Digital Innovation & AI
Skills Development Zones
Exploring how emerging technology and AI are reshaping procurement, service delivery and decision-making.
Overview
As digital transformation accelerates across local government, this zone will explore how emerging technologies and AI are reshaping procurement, service delivery and decision-making.
Through practical insights and real-world examples, sessions will examine how organisations can harness data, adopt new tools and embed innovation responsibly. The focus will be on moving beyond theory, giving delegates a clearer understanding of how digital and AI-driven approaches can improve efficiency, enhance outcomes and support more informed, strategic procurement.
Digital Innovation & AI Agenda
Subject to change
10:40 - 11:20
AI Beyond the Hype: Practical Use Cases for Procurement and Commissioning
11:55 - 12:20
Data Readiness for AI: Governance, Quality and Interoperability
12:25 - 12:50
Smart Spending: Leveraging Analytics to Improve Spend, Demand and Service Outcomes
13:25 - 13:50
Cybersecurity and Data Protection in a Period of Transition
13:55 - 14:20
Building the Data-Ready Council: Governance, Skills & Infrastructure
