ACS 2025 Tech Summit returns to spotlight Queensland’s digital leadership
Brisbane’s premier tech event returns during Small Business Month to unite leaders in AI, cyber, and digital transformation
8 May 2025 – For Immediate Release
The Queensland ACS Tech Summit returns to Brisbane on Friday, May 30, 2025 with the Hon Steve Minnikin, Minister for Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business to open the event.
Now in its fourth year, the event brings together technology leaders from across the state and this year will take place during Queensland Small Business Month (QSBM), enabling the tech sector to show how it supports small and family businesses in driving innovation, job creation, and digital transformation across the state.
“We’re delighted that Minister Minnikin can launch this month’s Summit,” said Mathew Eames, Chair of the ACS Queensland Branch. “We’re keen to show how the tech sector can support small business owners in meeting the challenges of the modern digital economy, particularly in areas like cybersecurity and harnessing the power of AI.
“The summit will also be looking at the career opportunities for young Queenslanders and we’ll be celebrating the businesses – big and small – that are bringing jobs and growth to the state and building our economy’s future.”
The 2025 Summit will feature an impressive lineup of keynote speakers, including:
- · The Hon Steven Minnikin, Queensland Minister for Customer Services and Open Data, and Minister for Small Business.
- · David Downs, CEO, New Zealand Story
- · Paul Bari, CIO, Westpac
- · Jodie Siganto, Director, Privacy 108 Consulting
Dedicated learning streams will focus on critical issues such as cybersecurity and digital leadership, while emerging tech sessions will take a deep dive into the cutting-edge technologies shaping our future. In addition, specialised education streams will explore the rapidly evolving fields of artificial intelligence and cyber security, offering attendees valuable insights into the future of learning and workforce development in these high-demand areas.
With dedicated streams on tech leadership, technical deep-dive sessions on enterprise architecture, cyber security, and a career-based session exploring emerging tech roles in AI, don’t miss the opportunity to learn and network with other ICT leaders, professionals and educators.
Learn from leading lights in technology from organisations such as Westpac, Go1, QUT (Queensland University of Technology), our valued Gold Sponsors, ADITS, and session sponsors Pack of 7, Unity Willis Towers Watson, Business Analysis (BAPL), and Kx2 Management Group amongst a host of other industry innovators.
As part of Queensland Small Business Month, the Summit also offers a timely platform for small and family business leaders to gain insights into the technologies and digital strategies reshaping their industries — ensuring they remain competitive and future-ready.
Join over 200 of the Qld tech profession already registered for the flagship tech professional development event of the year — with early-bird member rates closing soon.
Mathew Eames concluded: “We’re in a dynamic time and Queensland is well placed to lead Australia and the Asia-Pacific in building new industries and creating new jobs in emerging technologies. At the ACS Tech Summit 2025, we’ll bring together diverse perspectives to explore the possibilities, find innovative solutions, and chart the future of Queensland’s digital landscape.”
Join us on May 30 in Brisbane to be part of this exciting journey of discovery and transformation. For more information and registration details, visit https://techsummit-qld.acs.org.au/.
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Director of Corporate Affairs and Public Policy
ACS is the voice of Australia’s technology sector, representing over 47,000 technology professionals across all industries and across the nation.
Our members work in industry, education, government, and the community delivering the digital services that drive the nation and provide the high-skilled jobs of today and tomorrow.
ACS works to grow the technology sector while making sure IT professionals act ethically, responsibly, and in keeping with the best interests of not only their employers, but the wider community.
Through our network of branches in every state and Territory, our innovation labs, education programs and our history of over fifty years, ACS works to help all Australians be part of the nation’s highest growth sector. Visit www.acs.org.au for more information.