ACS Leadership Breakfast: We work smart, AI works hard
Join the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and the Australian Computer Society (ACS) for an insightful session exploring what is truly changing within the APS as AI adoption accelerates. We’ll examine how the workforce is evolving, how processes are being reshaped, and where the balance lies between driving productivity and managing cost efficiencies.
Member $85.00
Member-Concessional $85.00
Non-Member $110.00
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About this event
This session will provide practical perspectives on how AI is influencing the way we work and what it means for the future of the APS.
As AI becomes an integral part of government operations, it is reshaping how we work, how processes are designed, and how organisations balance productivity with cost efficiency. This event will dive into the real changes taking place, beyond the buzzwords, and highlight practical applications and challenges of AI adoption in the public sector.
You will hear from distinguished guest speakers: Chris Fechner, CEO of DTA, who will share insights on strategic AI integration across government services, and Annie Ryan, who will provide perspectives on workforce transformation and process innovation in an AI-enabled environment.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how AI is transforming the APS workforce and organisational processes.
- Learn practical approaches to balancing productivity gains with cost management.
- Gain insights into successful AI adoption strategies and implementation challenges.
- Explore the evolving roles and skills required in an AI-enabled workplace.
- Hear real-world examples of AI driving innovation and efficiency in government services.
Join us to gain a clearer understanding of how AI is shaping the future of work in the APS and what it means for employees, processes, and organisational outcomes.
Keynote Speaker
- Chris Fechner, CEO of the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA)
Panelists
- Chris Fechner, CEO of the Digital Transformation Agency
- Dr Sue Keay, Director of the UNSW AI Institute
- Rob Bollard, Industry Principal - Public Sector APJ (Senior Director), Pegasystems
More speakers to be announced soon!
Table Sponsor Opportunity
Organisations can join this event as a Table Sponsor for $680, which includes a table of 8, logo display, and event acknowledgement.
To secure your table, please purchase one ticket only and apply the promo code Table Sponsor at checkout. Following registration, our team will contact you to confirm the remaining guest details and sponsorship arrangements.
Speakers
Chris holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Applied Science and Computing, both from the Queensland University of Technology. As CEO, Chris is responsible for leading the DTA to ensure it delivers on the Government’s digital transformation agenda, in accordance with the agency’s executive order and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.
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