Check out the latest public sector networking and education events. Photo: Supplied.
Veterans’ Health Week Bicycle Ride
Date: 20 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 2 pm
Location: Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
Start/finish point: On-Lake Cafe, Barton, ACT
Email: [email protected]
For a fun, healthy way to connect with fellow veterans and enjoy the great outdoors, why not pedal around Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin? It’s good for your health, good company, and promises great memories!
This event is about coming together as a community, sharing experiences and enjoying Canberra’s scenic beauty. The route takes us clockwise along the iconic lake, offering picturesque views of the water and green spaces. Along the way, you’ll ride with fellow veterans, and first responders and civilians involved in operations — sharing stories, laughter, and building lasting connections. The ride concludes with a free lunch at the On-Lake Cafe.
So, gather some of your friends, and bring your bicycle, water, sunscreen and a sense of adventure. It’s the perfect opportunity to relax, chat and enjoy some well-deserved rest. Every rider must register.
The NSW Small Business Month – Wollongong Expo, hosted with Regional Development Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven
Date: 22 October, 2024
Time: 1 pm – 7 pm
Location: Building 230 (Central Building), Innovation Way, Innovation Campus, North Wollongong, NSW
Registration: This is a free event, but registration is required
Join us for a day of innovation and networking, where top industry professionals and emerging talent come together to showcase the latest advancements and trends.
Enjoy exclusive access to informative sessions from thought leaders, have your questions answered by our expert exhibitors, and benefit from ample opportunities to connect with potential partners and clients.
EL2-SES Women in Leadership Masterclass
Date: 22 – 23 October, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Canberra, ACT
Email: [email protected]
Upgrade your leadership skills for the Senior Executive Service. Leadership in the upper echelons of the APS involves much more responsibility, higher cognitive capacity, and a deeper alignment between your characteristics and the requirements of the role.
You have made it this far because you have a high potential to fulfil these requirements. As you step up to SES, it’s time to recognise that “what got you here won’t get you there”. What are the skills, capabilities and even habits that might be standing between you and your career progression to the next level?
Compelling, engaging and hands-on, this unique learning experience will cultivate your professional and personal development to optimise your performance and prepare your leadership for higher levels of the public sector.
You will craft your leadership identity, strengthen your emotional intelligence, confidently communicate with greater influence, and develop key skills for leaders who are setting themselves up to join the upper ranks of the APS.
Facilitator Kathryn Thomas has a global career of more than 20 years as a management consultant and learning leader. Kathryn specialises in unlocking performance for people and their organisations. She has previously worked as an HR senior consultant for PricewaterhouseCoopers and held global and Asia-Pacific leadership roles with IBM Global Business Services. She brings deep expertise in adult learning, facilitation, leading change and leading with impact.
Kathryn is a director of her own business focusing on people and performance both within government and the private sector. She is an accredited executive coach who has a passion for supporting women in leadership to thrive.
ICT Modernisation Roadshow 2024
Date: 22 – 31 October, 2024
Time: Starts 9:30 am – AEDT
Locations: VIC: 23 October | WA: 24 October | ACT: 30 October | NSW: 31 October
Email: [email protected]
Uplifting our IT Capability to Empower the Australian Government is presented by the Public Sector Network. The Australian public sector faces a growing need to stay ahead by ensuring secure and modernised infrastructure that meets stakeholder needs.
With more than $2 billion allocated for technology systems and policy development over the next four years, IT infrastructure, operations and cloud technology are crucial for advancing digital initiatives.
As we prepare our IT infrastructure for the future, government leaders must navigate the challenges and opportunities of cloud innovation and emerging technologies, address the implications of AI for IT efficiency, and modernise legacy ICT infrastructures.
Join us to explore the future of government ICT, learn from real-world case studies, and engage with industry leaders on strategies to build flexible and adaptive infrastructures. This is an invaluable opportunity for public sector professionals to drive digital transformation and ensure their services are robust, scalable and innovative.
How the House Works
Date: 23 October, 2024
Time: 9:30 am – 12:45 pm
Location: Parliament House, Canberra, and via webinar
Email: [email protected]
Learn about Australia’s Parliament and how legislation moves through the House of Representatives. This is where governments are formed and where most proposed Commonwealth laws are introduced.
Designed for public servants and others who want to know more about how Parliament House actually works, How the House Works is a half-day seminar that covers topics such as the role of the House and its members, the legislative process and the work of House and Joint committees.
At the close of proceedings (about 12:30 pm), in-person attendees will have the opportunity to attend the gallery in the House Chamber for a Q&A session about the chamber environment. Registration begins at 9:15 am.
Future of Learning and Development in the Public Sector
Date: 23 October, 2024
Time: 12 pm – 12:45 pm
Location: Online
Email: [email protected]
The public sector faces a critical juncture, with shifting workforce demands and rapid tech advancements driving a need for new approaches to learning and development.
Join Public Sector Network Academy’s online webinar to explore the latest trends and strategies shaping the future of learning and development in the public sector.
Key discussion points will include the integration of digital tools, the rise of personalised learning experiences, and strategies for fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Ending Coercive Control & Family Violence
Date: 23 – 24 October, 2024
Time: 9 am – 4:30 pm
Location: Whadjak Noongar Country WA | Pan Pacific Perth & Online
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Forging whole-of-systems approaches to improve responses to keep women and children safe. Adopting a comprehensive response to reduce coercive control and violence.
System responses to family violence are often based on physical violence and are incident-based, yet we know that coercive control is based on patterns of behaviour. To keep women and children safe, urgent shifts and action are needed, at a system and practice level, to better understand and respond to gendered violence.
This conference will provide an important platform to unite changemakers and collectively address how we can forge new pathways. We’ll focus on how to shift from incident-based responses towards collaborative wraparound approaches.
Connect with peers across frontline services, government, peak bodies, legal services, academia and more to discuss the criminalisation of coercive control, whole-of-systems responses, and the prevention of violence.
The NSW Small Business Month – Batemans Bay Expo
Date: 24 October, 2024
Time: 1 pm – 7 pm
Location: Batemans Bay Soldiers Club, 6 Beach Rd, Batemans Bay, NSW
Registration: This is a free event, but registration is required
Join us for a day of innovation and networking, where top industry professionals and emerging talent come together to showcase the latest advancements and trends.
Enjoy exclusive access to informative sessions from thought leaders, have your questions answered by our expert exhibitors, and benefit from ample opportunities to connect with potential partners and clients.
The VicGov AI Showcase
Date: 29 October, 2024
Time: 8 am – 4:20 pm
Location: Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, 65 Queens Rd, Albert Park, VIC
Email: [email protected]
Advancing AI maturity is essential for the government, where assurance, ethics and the engineering of AI rights are increasingly important.
AI has enormous potential to create new capabilities and value for organisations and customers. It is estimated that by 2030, AI and related machine-assisted decision-making technologies will contribute more than $20 trillion to the global economy. However, these advancements also introduce new risks and exposures that public sector leaders must navigate. Mitigating these risks and challenges is crucial for the Victorian public sector to fully realise the benefits of AI.
As AI insights become more critical to business operations and technology choices proliferate, agencies need assurance that their models operate responsibly, with transparent processes and explainable results. In this context, the Victorian Public Sector AI Showcase will explore promising use cases and assess critical next steps toward 2025. This includes ethically implementing generative AI, scaling existing AI initiatives, and developing AI-ready data capabilities to keep pace with the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Harnessing the Power of AI Within Victorian Government is presented by the Public Sector Network.
The NSW Small Business Month – Queanbeyan Expo
Date: 29 October, 2024
Time: 1 pm – 7 pm
Location: Royal Hotel Queanbeyan, 85 Monaro Street, Queanbeyan, NSW
Registration: This is a free event, but registration is required
Join us for a day of innovation and networking, where top industry professionals and emerging talent come together to showcase the latest advancements and trends.
Enjoy exclusive access to informative sessions from thought leaders, have your questions answered by our expert exhibitors, and benefit from ample opportunities to connect with potential partners and clients.
19th Social Media for Government Summit
Date: 30 October – 1 November, 2024
Time: 8 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Pullman Albert Park, Melbourne
Email: [email protected]
This summit is the ultimate gathering for social media professionals seeking to elevate their online presence, engage citizens effectively, and address legal and ethical concerns in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Elevate your social media strategy to effectively engage with citizens, craft innovative content, and navigate legal and ethical challenges. Delegates will gain tools and insights to refine their social media strategy, craft compelling content, leverage data analytics effectively and stay ahead of the curve.
Public Sector LGBTQIA+ Leadership & Allyship Summit
Date: 26 – 27 November, 2024
Time: All day
Location: Hybrid
Email: [email protected]
Overview
Shaping the future of LGBTQIA+ leadership and allyship in the Public Sector.
Join this unmissable summit where public sector LGBTQIA+ leaders share their journeys and invaluable advice for the next generation of trailblazers and changemakers.
Here is your chance to meet and hear from VIP speakers, Olympic hero Ian Thorpe, and singer and comedian Reuben Kaye.
This event is an exciting opportunity to hear first-hand experiences, gather practical tips, and explore how to foster inclusive leadership. Allies will learn how to better support LGBTQIA+ team members, and organisations will delve into overcoming the unique challenges these leaders face.
Event experience
Walk away with actionable insights and key case studies from leaders across the sector to enact change in your organisation. Better understand the personal and professional trials and tribulations of LGBTQIA+ people and learn how to be a better ally.
Build new connections and network with your LGBTQIA community and colleagues across the public sector.
From embracing authenticity and navigating tough conversations to calling out biases and paving the way for future leaders, this summit is a lively and safe space for everyone. Join us in creating a more inclusive, empowering and vibrant public sector.
Women in Leadership Summit 2025
Date: 18 – 19 February, 2025
Time: All day
Location: Multiple venues; in person and online
Email: [email protected]
Taking place across seven Australian capital cities, this summit will be our biggest ever, featuring three of the most inspiring women in leadership to grace the national and the world stages.
Join three of the original trailblazers:
- The world’s youngest person to serve as head of government, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, Dame Jacinda Ardern
- The first woman to serve as Australian Foreign Minister, Julie Bishop
- Australia’s most decorated Olympian and six-time gold medallist, Emma McKeon.
Joining these three incredible headliners will be a line-up of some of the most senior women in the Australian Public Service sharing their stories and practical tips for success alongside enlightening and empowering discussions on the most critical topics for informed and respectful leaders.
Do not miss this opportunity to be inspired, grow and connect.
