Canberra Manager’s Forum with Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher

Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher will join AIIA members and guests for a discussion on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence across government. In her roles as Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Government Services, Minister Gallagher is leading efforts to ensure AI is adopted safely, responsibility and ethically in the public service.

This session will delve into Australia’s positioning as a leading digital government; AI deployment and adoption in the public service, including the rollout of GovAI; technical capability and digital literacy across the public sector workforce. It will also include discussion on critical activities helping to drive productivity and deliver more efficient and effective services, including Digital ID.

After the Minister’s address we will have a fireside chat with Services Australia’s Chief Customer Officer, Jonathon Thorpe, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Service Delivery Excellence. It will be an interesting opportunity to discuss what the move into the finance portfolio might change for Services Australia’s customers and staff.

Don't delay in getting your tickets to this event – the previous two Canberra Manager Forums were sold out weeks before. Tickets are available in tables of ten, or you can buy individual tickets.

As Minister for Finance, Minister for Women, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Government Services and Manager of Government Business in the Senate, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher pays a central and pivotal role in the Albanese Government.

As Minister for Finance, Minister Gallagher is responsible for managing the $682 billon spend of the Federal Government, including over $10 billion in ICT expenditure each year. Minister Gallagher also has direct responsibility for Digital ID, the Buy Australian Plan procurement policy, reform of the Australian Public Service, and operational service delivery through Services Australia. She is Shareholder Minister for a number of Government Business Enterprises including Australia Post and NBN, and she Chairs the Data and Digital Ministers Meeting with digital-focused state and territory government ministers.

As Deputy CEO and Chief Customer Officer at Services Australia, I lead a group responsible for optimising, improving and transforming critical services to millions of Australians every day. I have over ten years of senior executive experience in driving technology-enabled business transformation, including digital identity, and strategy in the public sector.
My mission is to apply design, innovation, customer experience, and digital capabilities to transform government services and create positive outcomes for our customers. I have a strong background in agile leadership, digital delivery, and strategy. I am passionate about fostering a culture of collaboration, empowerment, and excellence within Services Australia and across government.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Canberra Rex Hotel, 150 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, Australia