This year, the Summit expands to a full-day, high impact program designed to provide a comprehensive deep dive into the state's evolving tech landscape. The day begins with an inspiring Keynote Address, setting the vision for the sessions to follow, and concludes with a powerful Locknote Address to synthesize the day's insights before the final conference close.

Packed with expert-led sessions and extended networking opportunities, this full day schedule ensures
you get the most out of your time with a rich, immersive experience.

 

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Registration opens
9:00am - 9:45am

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
9:45am - 10:00am
Rooms 222/3

Hon. Dr Parwinder Kaur MLC & Beau Tydd (ACS President)


KEYNOTE ADDRESS
10:00am - 10:45am
Rooms 222/3

"The Messy Middle: Leading AI Transformation Practice"

Rebecca Ostergaard
Chief Digital Officer
CSIRO


 

Morning Tea & Intern Poster Showcase
10:45am - 11:15am

 

 

Concurrent Session One
11:15am - 12:00pm

Stream 1
(Room 230)

Stream 2
(Rooms 222/3)

"Using Data & AI to
Improve Outcomes"
 

Paul Hunt, Head of Data & Analytics at Motoring Services Group

"Future Skills: Ethics and AI
Discussion Panel"
 

Panellists:


 

Lunch & Networking
12:00pm - 1:00pm

 

 

Concurrent Session Two
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Stream 1
(Room 230)


"AI Driven Innovation at Scale: Industry Lessons on turning Integrated Systems into competitive advantage"
 

May Leung, Partner | Consulting at KPMG

Stream 2
(Rooms 222/3)


"How Teams Deliver Changes with Confidence Without Breaking Trust" 

 

Glenn Williams, Software Development Leader at Lotterywest

 

Stream 3
(Room 226)
 

"The REST Framework: Sustainable High Performance in Tech"



Dinda Timperon, Head of Cyber Security Engineering at Insignia Financial

Concurrent Session Three
2:00pm - 2:45pm

Stream 1
(Room 230)

"Navigating the Innovation Curve"
 

Tracy Frink, General Manager, Digital Strategy, Investment & Performance at APM Group

Stream 2
(Rooms 222/3)

"Cyber Security Discussion Panel"
 

Panellists:


 

Afternoon Tea & Intern Poster Showcase
2:45pm - 3:15pm

 

LOCKNOTE ADDRESS
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Rooms 222/3

How AI is transforming industry: What will business in WA look like in 2030?

Alex Jenkins
Director
WA Data Science Innovation Hub


Closing Remarks
4:00pm - 4:15pm
Rooms 222/3

Haydn Bell
ACS Foundation WA Chapter Committee Chair

 

Conference Close
4:15pm

Thank you for attending!
The conversation starts here but the innovation begins when you leave.