The half-day format will host multiple speakers and is divided into two streams representing current key topics of interest for the sector:
Digital Transformation and Innovation / Sustainability through Technology.
Packed with insightful sessions and networking opportunities, this condensed schedule ensures you get the most out of your time
without compromising on the quality of content.
Registration opens
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Grab your name badge and a hot beverage, explore our sponsor exhibitor tables, and secure your seat for an exciting start to the event.
WELCOME & OPENING ADDRESS
1:00pm - 1:15pm
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
1:15pm - 2:00pm
"2025 and Beyond: Emerging Trends in AI and Automation"
Matthew Curnow
Head of Data Operations and AI
Wood Group
Concurrent Session One
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Digital Transformation
& Innovation
"How to be Productive When
Working Remote"
Ming Johanson, CEO | Mother of Unicorns at Marketing Jumpstart
Sustainability through Technology
"Challenges and Opportunities for using tech across regional/remote locations in Australia"
Luke Nowak, Program Manager at WATCO - Rail
Afternoon Tea
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Concurrent Session Two
3:30pm - 4:15pm
Digital Transformation
& Innovation
"Tales of Transformation at
Cash Converters"
Eric Winkler, Chief Technology Officer at Cash Converters
Sustainability through Technology
"Green Energy Projects at Synergy"
Robyn Waltl, Head of Digital & Technology at Synergy
CLOSING ADDRESS
4:30pm - 5:15pm
"Rewiring Tradition: Building an Adaptive IT Culture in Higher Education"
Fiona Bishop
CIO
The University of Western Australia
CLOSING REMARKS
5:15pm - 5:30pm
Cocktail Networking Function
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Attendees are invited to join the ACS Western Australia Branch Executive Committee
for post-event networking drinks and canapes with your colleagues.