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Government Innovation Showcase: Queensland 2026

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.

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The essentials

Event details

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

Agenda themes

Topics covered

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

On stage

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

On the floor

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

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • The Manor Apartment Hotel

    30 m from the venue

    289 Queen Street

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  • InterContinental

    190 m from the venue

    190 Elizabeth Street, 4000

    MapHotel site+61 7 3234 2000

  • Hilton

    190 m from the venue

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  • Hotel Adina

    250 m from the venue

    255 Ann Street

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  • Rothbury on Ann

    300 m from the venue

    301 Ann Street

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  • Royal Albert Hotel

    320 m from the venue

    167 Albert Street

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  • Sofitel Brisbane Central

    340 m from the venue

    249 Turbot Street, 4000

    MapHotel site+61 7 3835 3535

  • The Westin Brisbane ★★★★★

    400 m from the venue

    111 Mary Street

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