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ExecLeaders at Public Sector Symposium Canberra

Registration is now closed, this is an invitation only event, walk in registrations at the event will be reviewed and admitted on a case by case basis. Please bring photo ID to complete your registration at the event.

Location

National Convention Centre Canberra

Date

20 August, 2025

Purpose driven, data powered, citizen focused

We invite you to join your peers across government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit industries at the exclusive ExecLeaders event at the AWS Public Sector Symposium, Canberra. In a dedicated session and networking lunch, you'll hear real-world stories of public sector organisational transformation from local leaders, as they delve into the opportunities and challenges they faced.  Driving improved citizen service delivery and productivity is the forefront mission of public sector organisations. At this event, discover how to become a multi-frequency organisation that can rapidly innovate and adapt to the evolving needs of your constituents.

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Event Highlights

Walk away with proven strategies and practical insights to:

  • Access, govern, and act on your data securely and seamlessly
  • Develop the people, process, and strategies to inform policy
  • Balance rapid delivery with long-term transformation

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Registration and Arrival

10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Keynote

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
ExecLeaders Lunch with sessions

  • Data strategy in the era of generative AI
  • Lessons from the modernisation and skills transformation journey
  • Driving regulatory business efficiencies through digital, data, and AI


2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Networking

What you can expect on the day

The ExecLeaders program provides you with access to reserved seating at the AWS Public Sector Symposium keynote (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM) followed by an exclusive networking lunch with a dedicated session (12:00 PM - 14:30 PM).

Speakers

Agnes Panosian

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Simon Elisha

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Charlsey Pearce

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Mark Pearce

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Michael Rowell

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Josh Smith

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Hossein Tayebi

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Data strategy in the era of generative AI

Presented by Simon Elisha, Chief Technology Officer, AWS. Dive deep into how public sector agencies can build integrated, secure data ecosystems powered by advanced analytics and generative AI. Discover practical strategies for unlocking insights, improving service delivery, and fostering a data-driven culture.

Speakers:
Simon Elisha
Director and Chief Technologist, Australia & New Zealand, Worldwide Public Sector, AWS

Charlsey Pearce
CEO, MortarCAPS; Juhi King, Technology Product Manager, EX & AI

Juhi King
Technology Product Manager EX and AI, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand

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Lessons from the modernisation and skills transformation journey

Gain valuable insights from real-world transformation efforts across various public sector organisations. Learn what’s working, what to avoid, and how to scale best practices across your organisation.

Speakers:
Mark Pearce
Chief Technology Officer, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)

Michael Rowell
Deputy Commissioner, Cyber Security & Service Management, Australian Taxation Office (ATO)

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Driving regulatory business efficiencies through digital, data and AI

Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) is an executive agency responsible for maintaining confidence in Australia's personal insolvency and personal property securities systems, as well as managing confiscated criminal assets. In this session, Hossein Tayebi from Deloitte will facilitate a conversation with Josh Smith (CIO, Australian Financial Security Authority) to cover the challenges, opportunities, and risks facing the IT landscape of federal government agencies, and how cloud and GenAI technologies are presenting new opportunities and threats.

Speakers:
Josh Smith
Chief Information Office, Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA)

Hossein Tayebi
Partner, Deloitte Technology & Transformation

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Frequently Asked Questions

ExecLeaders is for Ministers, CxOs, VCs, DVCs, Directors and Business and Technology leaders working in Government, education, healthcare, and nonprofit organisations. The event will inspire, inform and educate on digital transformation and technology-driven innovation.

 AWS ExecLeaders at Public Sector Symposium will be held in the Ballroom at the National Convention Centre Canberra, 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601.

Event registration is free of charge. ExecLeaders will feature sessions with AWS leadership and customer stories and takes place in a dedicated, custom built event space with a networking lunch, optional roundtable discussions, and multiple places for you to connect with your peers.

Upon completing the online registration, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Please check your junk mail folder if you do not receive this within 48 hours of registering. You will also be provided with a "Know Before You Go" email prior to the event.

 We aim to cater for a variety of dietary requirements, however we cannot guarantee this will cover specific or individual requests. If you have specific dietary needs please email aws-anz-marketing@amazon.com with your request.