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Digital Leadership Day South Australia 2026

Shaping public sector leaders in a changing digital landscape

11 Jun 2026 Adelaide, TBD
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Overview

Following a high-impact 2025 program that exposed the gap between digital ambition and delivery, Digital Leadership Day 2026 returns to help South Australian government progress toward Government 3.0. While momentum is building, many agencies are still constrained by siloed operating models, uneven digital maturity, and emerging AI capability that is yet to scale. This event is designed to support leaders navigating that transition, with a clear focus on building the leadership, structures, and systems needed for more connected government.

Now in its second year, the event brings together senior public sector leaders responsible for digital strategy, policy, risk, and transformation. With a strong emphasis on lateral systems thinking, the agenda creates a practical forum to address cross-agency challenges, align policy with delivery, and responsibly advance innovation that delivers measurable public value.

Join your peers at Digital Leadership Day 2026 to gain actionable insights, learn from real-world case studies, and collaborate with leaders facing the same pressures you are. Build stronger inter-agency connections, engage with trusted partners, and leave better equipped to lead beyond silos and shape the next phase of digital governance in South Australia.

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Who will be there?

Elevate strategic decision-making by aligning digital leadership with organizational goals to drive impactful change across the public sector.

  • Align digital initiatives with strategic goals to create unified, meaningful change that addresses public needs holistically, setting a foundation for long-term digital transformation.
  • Foster an inclusive culture by leveraging tech innovations to ensure diversity and equity within teams, promoting cross-sector collaboration and stronger, united efforts.
  • Share experiences to develop ethical practices, particularly in ethical AI and secure tech adoption, building public trust and reinforcing transparency.
  • Engage with fellow executives to exchange real-world insights and build alliances that support long-term digital transformation goals, staying ahead of industry shifts and future trends.

Enhance your department’s digital capabilities through practical strategies for tech-driven efficiency and process improvements.

  • Leverage AI-driven process automation to streamline workflows, increase efficiency in service delivery, enhance data-driven decision-making, and boost public sector responsiveness.
  • Cultivate agile thinking to balance innovation with compliance, allowing for smooth adaptation of legacy systems to meet modern demands and supporting cohesive digital strategies across departments.
  • Maximise resource impact in tech projects by building cross-departmental collaboration and fostering strategic partnerships that align with evolving policies.
  • Participate in leadership fundamentals to develop adaptable teams ready to meet changing public sector needs, and walk away with actionable steps for immediate implementation.
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Speakers from 2025

2026 speakers coming soon

The Hon. Victor Dominello, Co-Founder, ServiceGen

The Hon. Victor Dominello

Chief Executive Officer, Future Government Institute

Dru Rai Headshot

Dru Rai

Chief Information Officer & Director, New York State, Office of Information Technology Services

Ali-Kelly

Ali Kelly

Director, Digital Transformation, Skills SA

scott johnston

Scott Johnson

Deputy Secretary, Chief Commissioner, Revenue NSW

nikunj mandlas

Nikunj Mandlas

Chief Information Officer, Department for Child Protection

Sally Nicholas

Sally Nicholas

Executive Director, People & Culture, Department of Human Services

Stuart Watt

Stuart Watt

Chief Information Officer, Department of Primary Industries and Regions

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Why attend?

Actionable Insights

Gain cutting-edge insights from thought-provoking keynotes, in-depth case studies, and expert-led panels that focus on the core challenges of digital leadership in the public sector. Leave with practical strategies to enhance ethical decision-making, adapt to digital transformation shifts, and build a resilient, future-ready culture within your agency.

Fostering Collaboration

Participate in interactive sessions designed to break down silos and foster cross-agency collaboration. Work with peers to tackle real-world challenges, exchange proven leadership practices, and develop solutions that drive impactful, sustainable change across the public sector.

Unmatched Networking

Connect with senior government leaders, digital innovators, and public sector change-makers in an intimate, high-impact setting. Build relationships with key decision-makers and industry experts who are equally committed to advancing digital governance and future-ready public services.

What your peers had to say

Event was informative, and it provided a platform for promoting collaboration and networking

Courts Administration Authority

Excellent idea, excellent choice of presenters and panelists.

SA Health

Vendors, boost your presence

Sponsoring the Digital Leaders Day positions your brand at the forefront of public sector transformation. This exclusive event attracts CXOs and senior leaders who are driving policy, regulation, and service delivery in the digital age. As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your solutions to decision-makers navigating complex challenges, from adopting emerging technologies like generative AI to refining governance and improving processes.

Align your brand with visionary leadership and gain direct access to a high-value audience eager for practical tools and insights to future-proof their organisations. This is your chance to take a seat at the boardroom table to support and influence the leaders shaping tomorrow’s digital government.

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Rewind: Moments from 2025

State of the Service SA

State of the Service Spotlight: South Australia Innovation 2025

The session explored how South Australia’s public sector tackled workforce shortages, budget constraints, and digital innovation gaps, while balancing cybersecurity, collaboration, and technology adoption as part of its digital transformation journey.

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