AIIA The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) is the peak representative body and advocacy group for the ICT industry in Australia.

Celebration is in the air as we head into The iAwards State and Territory Ceremonies across June and July. Winners and m...
19/06/2026

Celebration is in the air as we head into The iAwards State and Territory Ceremonies across June and July. Winners and merit recipients from the State and Territory Ceremonies will progress to the 2026 iAwards National Ceremony in Sydney on 27 August.

Thank you to ServiceNow our Pre-Dinner Drinks Sponsor for the National Ceremony. Partners like ServiceNow play a vital role in bringing Australia’s innovation community together.

ServiceNow is a cloud-based platform that connects workflows, data and AI to help organisations automate and optimise how work gets done across IT, HR, customer service, security and operations. By reducing manual effort and improving service delivery, ServiceNow enables organisations to modernise legacy processes, accelerate decision making and scale digital innovation.

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Join us in celebrating finalists in the ACT iAwards Ceremony, a great showcase for ACT innovations with winners and meri...
15/06/2026

Join us in celebrating finalists in the ACT iAwards Ceremony, a great showcase for ACT innovations with winners and merit recipients from the ACT iAwards across ten categories progressing to the National iAwards in August.

AIIA’s June Canberra Manager’s Forum’s keynote, Chris Fechner, CEO of the Digital Transformation Agency, will outline how the Australian Public Service is preparing for the next phase of AI enabled digital government to deliver better outcomes for Australians. The keynote will explore how the government’s focus on strengthening trust, lifting workforce capability, and providing practical tools is supporting responsible adoption of advanced AI, including agentic AI applications. Chris will also reflect on the critical role of leadership and industry partnership in turning innovation into real world outcomes and supporting a competitive and sustainable digital ecosystem.

Don’t delay in getting your tickets to this event. Tickets are available in tables of 10, or you can buy individual tickets here: https://aiia.com.au/event/act-iawards-ceremony-2026/

Following the Australian Information Industry Association’s (AIIA) 2025 recommendations paper, the Department of Governm...
10/06/2026

Following the Australian Information Industry Association’s (AIIA) 2025 recommendations paper, the Department of Government Services (DGS) procurement team collaborated with AIIA members to better understand their challenges with the eServices agreement resulting in multiple mutually beneficial changes to the final agreement.

This session will discuss those changes, the thinking behind them, the process DGS and AIIA followed to reach agreement and the way forward to ensure industry engages well with government.

Tickets are limited, so get in early to secure your spot here: https://aiia.com.au/event/vic-e-services-update-2026/

AIIA's CEO, Izzy Whitelock is joining the Advisory Board for AI Summit Australia, happening September 7-9 in Melbourne! ...
06/06/2026

AIIA's CEO, Izzy Whitelock is joining the Advisory Board for AI Summit Australia, happening September 7-9 in Melbourne! 🌏

This event will showcase Australia’s leadership in AI and data centre innovation, driving collaboration, investment, and sustainable growth.
Izzy is honoured to help shape the agenda and unite global leaders to advance transformative technologies. Let’s position Melbourne as a global hub for digital transformation!

https://bit.ly/41uAUOS

Proud to be a part of CISO Brisbane 2026 on 23 June at the W Brisbane Hotel.This event brings together Queensland’s lead...
05/06/2026

Proud to be a part of CISO Brisbane 2026 on 23 June at the W Brisbane Hotel.

This event brings together Queensland’s leading CISOs and cybersecurity leaders to tackle some of the most pressing challenges we’re all facing — from evolving threats and AI-driven risk to building resilience that goes beyond compliance.

We're looking forward to sharing insights, learning from peers, and contributing to the conversations shaping the future of security.

AIIA members receive $500 OFF!! Log into the member portal to access the discount code!

Register here: https://ciso-bris.coriniumintelligence.com/primary-registration-short
More information: https://ciso-bris.coriniumintelligence.com/

If you’re part of the cyber, risk, or technology leadership community, this is one to have on your radar.

03/06/2026

𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆.
The June edition of 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 explores Security and Trust: The Foundations of a Digital Economy.

This edition features insights from industry leaders on cyber security, sovereign capability, digital infrastructure, AI governance, resilience, procurement and the growing role trust plays in enabling innovation, adoption and economic growth.

As digital technologies become increasingly embedded in every sector of the economy, trust, security and resilience are emerging as critical enablers of productivity, investment and long-term competitiveness.

Read the latest edition of Connector: https://aiia.com.au/documents/connector-digital-magazine/

At this upcoming AIIA Breakfast Session, Charlie Sukkar, Chief Information Officer for the NSW Department of Education, ...
01/06/2026

At this upcoming AIIA Breakfast Session, Charlie Sukkar, Chief Information Officer for the NSW Department of Education, will explore how the public sector is rewriting the possibilities of service delivery, moving toward a future where innovation moves at mission speed. As the leader of the digital landscape for one of the world's largest education providers, Charlie will share how the department is successfully shedding administrative burdens to empower staff and prioritise instant, high-impact service for over 800,000 students.

Learn how the Department’s refreshed digital strategy is being leveraged to enhance productivity, providing the tools necessary to streamline workflows and modernise the interface between the department and the community. Join us to gain practical insights into the digital transformation of service delivery, focusing on the strategies Charlie has implemented to transition from legacy processes to a digital-first model that delivers measurable, real-world outcomes for schools across New South Wales.

FREE for AIIA members to attend with non-members able to purchase a ticket for a small fee.

Get your tickets here: https://aiia.com.au/event/nsw-breakfast-with-charlie-sukkar-2026/

Join AIIA members and guests at this networking opportunity where Michael Dickson, Manager Digital Industries, WA Depart...
01/06/2026

Join AIIA members and guests at this networking opportunity where Michael Dickson, Manager Digital Industries, WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification will provide an update on the government's view on how digital supports energy transition and how ICT can be an enabling layer of infrastructure for economic diversification.

Also in this session, Elizabeth Whitelock, AIIA’s CEO and Chris Wren, AIIA’s General Manager Policy & Media will share insights from the AIIA’s work across the country, exploring how initiatives undertaken at both a state and national level are creating changes for our industry.

Get your tickets here: https://aiia.com.au/event/wa-sundowner-with-michael-dickson-manager-digital-industries-department-of-energy-and-economic-development/

NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUCED: Join us for the WA Government Tech Investment Update, bringing together senior leaders shaping di...
28/05/2026

NEW SPEAKERS ANNOUCED:
Join us for the WA Government Tech Investment Update, bringing together senior leaders shaping digital transformation across Western Australia.

Hear from:
• 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗴 𝗜𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼, CIO – providing an update on the WA Government’s Digital Capability Fund and key initiatives driving reform
• 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗟𝗟𝗠, a/Assistant Under Treasurer, Procurement Policy & Strategy (Department of Finance) – reflecting on the latest procurement policy and whole-of-government purchasing arrangements
• 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗽, Director, Digital Industries, Department of Energy and Economic Diversification will provide an update on the implementation of the WA Government’s Digital Industries Acceleration Strategy
• 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗴𝗹𝗶 𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶, CTO at the Office of Digital Government, will outline how the WA Government is transitioning from standalone digital projects to shared WA’s State Digital Assets that operate as core public infrastructure
• 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗵, Executive Director, Digital Health, WA Health – sharing how WA Health is scaling digital health and AI through a system-wide, capability-led approach

This session will offer valuable insights into upcoming partnership opportunities, evolving procurement settings, and what’s next for digital transformation across the WA public sector.

Get your tickets here: https://aiia.com.au/event/wa-ict-update-with-the-hon-stephen-dawson-mlc/

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