UPCOMING EVENTS NOT TO MISS

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In 2026, leaders face new challenges in a world that’s more tech-focused, AI-obsessed and clearly, data-driven.

Leadership, however, remains fundamentally human. Even as AI changes how we work, it’s human leaders who set the purpose and goals. The best leaders blend human insight with digital skills, using AI as a tool—not a replacement—and focus on what only people can do.

How can leaders adapt to change and remain flexible while upholding core values and corporate identity?

In today’s AI-driven world, organisational advantage depends on both technology and leaders who are genuine, adaptable, responsible, and accountable. This year’s Leaders Forum explores human-centred leadership and its connection to AI. The program highlights the value people bring in a connected world and outlines how industry leaders can maximise this potential.

Program highlights:

• Setting the stage for the next era of leadership
• Human insight in an AI-driven world and the role of the CEO
• Geopolitics, global trends and their impact on our nation 
• The latest in workforce trends - the warning signs and impact on business
• The human gap in AI transformation and how to build capacity
• How to be ready and resilient in a corporate crisis 
• The vital role of kindness in building empathy and collaboration within technology-driven organisations. 

ADIA is a proud supporter for the second consecutive year of the 12th Annual Aus Gov Data Summit - the premier gathering for Australia’s government data professionals.

The 12^th Annual Aus Gov Data Summit is two weeks away — and if you haven't locked in your spot yet, now's the time.

This is the one event where Australia's data, insights and research community sits in the same room as the people making decisions about how government uses data. That's not a small thing. As an ADIA member, this is directly relevant to your work.

Who Should Attend?

• CEO’s/ 2IC’s
• Senior research personnel working with government.

WHAT'S ON THE AGENDA:  

• AI governance frameworks: How government is building accountability into AI-driven decisions
• Data capability across the APS: What skills and structures are actually working
• Cross-agency data sharing: The practical, not the theoretical
• Cybersecurity and data privacy: Keeping pace with new risks
• Workshops on data-driven culture, sovereign capability and supply chain risk

A FEW SESSIONS WORTH CLEARING YOUR CALENDAR FOR:

Day 1 | 11:30am | Stream D: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Fireside chat: Examining government cybersecurity strategy from a whole-of-nation perspective
With Jason Murrell, Chairman, Dynamic Standards International & Chair, Australian Cyber Network and LTGEN Michelle McGuinness CSC, National Cyber Security Coordinator, National Office of Cyber Security

Day 1 | 3:00pm | Stream D: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
CISO Panel: The evolving role of the CISO in driving innovation while ensuring compliance, building trust, and mitigating risk
With Jamie King (CISO, Australian Federal Police), Jamie Norton (CISO, ASIC) and Daminda Kumara (CISO, Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation)

Day 2 | 2:00pm | Stream D: Data Privacy & Cybersecurity
Keynote: Safeguarding trust in the digital age by ensuring privacy and accountability in government data
Presented by Heidi Hutchison, Assistant Director-General Cyber Uplift, Australian Signals Directorate

These aren't theoretical discussions. The people in the room are the ones writing the framework ADIA members work within.