# Government Innovation Showcase: Queensland 2026

- Dates: 10 September 2026
- Location: Royal International Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia
- Organiser: Public Sector Network
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The Government Innovation Showcase: Queensland 2026 is designed to spotlight the ongoing evolution of digital services within Queensland’s public sector. As preparations intensify for the 2032 Olympic Games, this event will illustrate how innovation and collaboration are propelling advancements in digital government, citizen experience, and the application of AI-driven data.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://publicsectornetwork.com/events/government-innovation-showcase-queensland-2026-brisbane-2026/)
- [Agenda](https://publicsectornetwork.com/events/government-innovation-showcase-queensland-2026-brisbane-2026/agenda/)

## Topics

- Advancing Digital Transformation in Queensland
- Ensuring Ethical Governance and Responsible Innovation
- Fostering Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange
- Building a Secure and Connected Future

## Speakers

- Honourable Steven Minnikin MP, Queensland Government
- Joanne Greenfield, Chief Operating Officer, Australian Digital Health Authority
- Luke Twyford, Chief Executive and Principal Commissioner, Queensland Family and Child Commission
- Adrian Clutterbuck, Executive Director Strategy and Transformation
- Joanne Kummrow, Queensland Information Commissioner, Office of the Information Commissioner, Queensland
- Rachel Vagg, Auditor-General, Queensland Audit Office
- Gillian Gardiner, Executive Director, Innovation, Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
- Laura Poidevin, Chief Digital Officer, Queensland Police
- Lea Diffey, Executive in Innovation, Science and Sustainability, Queensland Government
- Lee Stevens, Head of Business Technology
- Dr Dan Philip, Department of Housing and Public Works
- Dr Marlow Coates, Executive Director of Medical Services, Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
- Rachael West, Director Policy and Assurance, Government Records
- Andrew Morrison, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Transformation Agency
- Annette Evans, Director, Portfolio and Architecture, Department of Education
- Paul Huggins, Director, Revenue Services, Metro North Health Services
- Melissa Wilson, Chief Digital Officer, Department of Primary Industries
- Pia Andrews, Senior Advisor, and 'Serial Public Sector Transformer'
- Lauren Poynting, Executive Director, Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
- Marco Fahmi, Director of Artificial Intelligence, Queensland Government

## Sponsors and partners

- Datacom
- Salesforce
- Avanade
- Adobe
- DB Results
- Apptio
- Visa
- Aaseya
- Twilio
- Schneider Electric
- Truis
- Tungsten Automation (previously Kofax)
- Independent Data Solutions
- Snowflake
- CGI Australia
- PM-Partners
- SalesFix
- Acorn
- KJR

## Where to stay

- **The Manor Apartment Hotel**: 30 m from the venue, 289 Queen Street
- **InterContinental**: 190 m from the venue, 190 Elizabeth Street, 4000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/intercontinental/hotels/us/en/brisbane/bnehb/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +61 7 3234 2000
- **Hilton**: 190 m from the venue
- **Hotel Adina**: 250 m from the venue, 255 Ann Street
- **Rothbury on Ann**: 300 m from the venue, 301 Ann Street
- **Royal Albert Hotel**: 320 m from the venue, 167 Albert Street
- **Sofitel Brisbane Central**: 340 m from the venue, 249 Turbot Street, 4000
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sofitelbrisbane.com.au/)
  - Phone: +61 7 3835 3535
- **The Westin Brisbane**: 400 m from the venue, 5 stars, 111 Mary Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/bnewi-the-westin-brisbane/overview/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/government-innovation-showcase-queensland/