ACS Digital Pulse 2025 Launch - South Australia
TODAY, MEET TOMORROW. We live in a tech-driven world. Be the first to know what’s coming. Join us for the launch of ACS Digital Pulse 2025.
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Non-Member $25.00
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About this event
This year, Digital Pulse confirms the importance of the tech sector to Australia, contributing $134 billion to the economy and employing over one million people.
However, most workers are experiencing a skills gap, with 51% claiming to lack at least one digital skill.
The launch of ACS Digital Pulse 2025 will unveil an eight-point action plan and provide a roadmap to the future for businesses, governments and the education sector.
You can expect to hear answers to pressing questions. What are the secrets to unlocking digital capabilities, productivity and innovation? Where are the sources of new digital talent and the cybersecurity experts to protect our national interests?
Today, technology advances at an unprecedented pace. Tomorrow, prosperity will depend upon the digital capabilities of workers, businesses and, indeed, Australia.
Please join us for the launch of ACS Digital Pulse 2025. And prepare for change.
How to get there-
By Foot-
From Rundle Mall:
Walk west along Rundle Mall, turn left on King William Street, then right on North Terrace. The Convention Centre is a short 5–10 minute walk from there, located just past the Adelaide Railway Station and opposite the SA Museum and Parliament House.
From Adelaide Railway Station:
Exit the station onto North Terrace and turn left—ACC is only a 2-minute walk.
Public Transport-
Train:
Disembark at Adelaide Railway Station (all lines terminate here). Exit onto North Terrace; the Convention Centre is directly adjacent.
Tram:
Take the free City Tram and hop off at the Adelaide Railway Station / Convention Centre stop on North Terrace—it stops right outside.
Bus:
Many Adelaide Metro buses stop along North Terrace, King William Street, or Currie/Grenfell Street—all within short walking distance.
Driving-
North Terrace Car Park (best for East Building access)
Riverbank Car Park (best for West Building access)
Speakers
Helen McHugh is the second female President in ACS’ history, bringing a lifelong passion for technology and inclusion to the role. Inspired early by her father, one of Australia’s first computer programmers, Helen built a career spanning computing, librarianship, and project management.
She has led major IT projects across government and industry, with a reputation for 'project rescue' – turning around complex initiatives through collaboration and problem-solving. A strong advocate for women in technology, Helen is committed to breaking down barriers and dispelling stereotypes around IT, highlighting the sector’s flexibility, creativity, and career opportunities for women and diverse professionals.
Today, she combines leadership at ACS with mentoring and advisory work, driven by her belief that technology is one of the most exciting, rewarding, and inclusive careers anyone can pursue.
With over thirty-years in IT and Telecommunications, Josh has broad experience across the Australian technology sector. He has held senior C-level and Director roles at leading national organisations including Metronode Data Centres and Optus Business.
During his career roles he’s been committed to talent development, strategic execution, and visionary leadership with a focus on building the nation’s IT capabilities, particularly in bringing together business, government, and representative associations.
Starting as a busboy at age 15, Michael has had a wide-ranging career as an IT Professional and then as an Advisor to government on Economic Development and Justice policy. He moved into the role of State Secretary for the state Labor Party for the next 6 years before working as Chief Executive at a local law firm. After that, Michael rejoined Government in the Justice policy area, before becoming the Chief of Staff to the Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion.
Michael was elected as the Member for Playford in 2018 and, following a redistribution of electoral boundaries, elected as the Member for Florey in 2022.
It has been Michael’s privilege to serve on several Parliamentary Committees, including as Chair of the Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence and member of the Joint Committee on the Establishment of Adelaide University, both in 2023. He has also previously been the Presiding Member of the Public Works Committee and a member of the Legislative Review Committee, the Environment, Resources and Development Committee, the Statutory Officers Committee, the Standing Orders Committee and the Joint Parliamentary Services Committee. He was Opposition Whip between 2018 and 2022.
In February 2025, Michael was appointed as Assistant Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Digital Economy.
Jo has over 25 years experience specialising in consulting in technology issues with a particular emphasis on governance in both the commercial and operational areas of business. Jo provides strategic advice to organisations across a number of industry sectors including banking and finance, utilities, manufacturing, tertiary education, retail and government.
Jo has also chaired a number of international committees including the Board Audit & Risk Committee, Leadership Development and Professional Influence & Advocacy.
In her current role she is responsible for conducting and overseeing a range of governance reviews and audits including compliance and performance reviews focused on the ICT area of a business.
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