Conference Day One - Tuesday 5 May

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08:00

Registration Open

08:50

Opening remarks from the Chair

Jade Carson
Chief Information Officer
Commonwealth Ombudsman

09:00

Embracing Future Trends

Explanation of the trends & technologies, including blockchain, AI, autonomous vehicles, robotics, quantum and IOT
Analysis of which industries are being impacted by these trends & technologies
Understanding the impact of exponential growth – the threats and opportunities
How individuals and organisations can succeed by embracing these trends & technologies
Leading innovative teams

Nick Abrahams
Global Leader – Tech & Innovations Group
Norton Rose Fulbright

09:40

How you can disrupt your industry with satellite communications for IoT

For far too long, traditional barriers of geography, infrastructure and cost have restricted access to information and opportunities for industries operating outside of urban centres.
 This session will examine:

Bringing satellite connectivity into the world of IoT by removing traditional barriers and making data accessible to everyone, anywhere on earth
Understanding what is needed for advanced satellite connectivity to effectively disrupt the status quo
Explain how advanced satellite IoT technology will address these requirements in order for companies to disrupt their industries

Dr David Haley
Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
Myriota

10:20

Panel Discussion: The Crystal Ball - What does the future hold

This panel discussion brings together innovators to talk about how innovation and disruption have redefined their working models and what they are looking towards in regard to future avenues of disruption.

Questions raised during this discussion include;

What are the next areas ripe for disruption and innovation?
How can industries best take advantage of experiences over the past decade to future-proof the next decade of service and success?
How have outsourcing and shared services increased profitability and ensured more responsive easy-to-use services?

Moderator:

Jade Carson
Chief Information Officer
Commonwealth Ombudsman

Panellists:

Nick Cornish
Chief Digital Officer
Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Adam Good
Executive Director – Marketing Technology
WPP AUNZ

Alicia Garden
Chief Executive Officer
Discovery Ag

Michelle Bowditch
Founder
Door 20A

Emma Penzo
Policy Director
Australian Banking Association

11:00

Meet the solution provider

11:20

Morning tea and networking

Compliance and Risk Management

11:40

Analysing key trends reshaping organisational risk in the digital age

Preparing for future threats by examining emerging technologies
Understanding how digital transformation allows organisations to take a more balanced view of managing risk
Leveraging technology to aid better risk management and transform traditional approaches

Guy Herbert
Risk Futurist and Head of IT Risk and Compliance
Atlassian

12:10

Sponsor Session – Compliance and Risk

12:30

Lunch and networking

13:30

Fireside Chat: Discussing the role of AI and Machine Learning in measuring compliance and risk exposure

In this session Simon Smith, General Manager – Technology, REST joins us at Future Tech to discuss digital transformation and the role innovation plays in establishing a successful business transformation strategy.

Facilitated by:
Jade Carson
Chief Information Officer
Commonwealth Ombudsman

Special Guest:
Simon Smith
General Manager – Technology
Rest

Infrastructure, Security and Data Protection

14:10

Undertaking a stocktake of your current infrastructure to determine the best place for future investments

Analysing your existing infrastructure as a jumping-off point in preparing for future demands
Prioritising the best technology to invest in to support projected growth and deliver successful outcomes
Knowing what you need to do to bridge the gap between legacy and modern infrastructure

Shantanu Bhattacharya
Enterprise Architect
Fujitsu Australia Ltd

14:50

Afternoon Tea and Networking

15:30

Examining the future of digital security in a more sophisticated and connected world

Reducing your exposure to an unlawful incursion by increasing your organisation's cyber resilience
Preparing for accelerated attacks as more sophisticated attack tools become easier to access
Understanding how AI could be used to secure your organisation's systems and devices and the increased exposure risk from legacy systems

John Karabin
National Director – Cyber Security
NTT

16:10

Panel Discussion: Combating security threats and protecting your organisation's data integrity

Discussing the growing importance of real-time automated systems in managing and preventing data theft
Examining the rise in high-value data (health records, financial data) collection and storage
Why it is important for CEOs and the board to understand the role technology is playing in increasing exposure to cyber risks and their liability to protect their systems and data

Moderator:

Jade Carson
Chief Information Officer
Commonwealth Ombudsman

Panellists:

Marianne Cologon
Director, Cyber Security Operations
Australian Digital Health Agency