Gunjan Allen
Board Director and Secretary
Women in Technology
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
09:00
Digital product and innovation: How technology is helping build a better ABC
Enabling the transition of the ABC from a traditional broadcaster to the nation's most trusted and valued digital content provider * Prioritising a digital future to respond to audience demands for content that appeals to their lifestyle, interests and behaviours
Helen Clifton
Chief Digital and Information Officer
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
09:30
International ONE-ON-ONE: A view from the CIO’s office: Working towards the creation of a long-term career in IT
Angela will share insights and strategies from her broad career in IT. With a passion for people management and future technologies, be inspired by her journey and the leadership lessons she has learned along the way.
Presenter:
Angela Nash
Chief Information and Technology Officer
New Zealand Rugby
Facilitator:
Gunjan Allen
Board Director and Secretary
Women in Technology
10:00
What I wish I knew: building resilience and delivering inspiring leadership in the tech landscape
- Understanding the top three lessons to overcoming fear of failure and doing it anyway
- Highlighting the importance of knowing your worth and how to push imposter syndrome aside
- Prioritising learning over the need to look smart; don’t just act smart, be smart
Danielle Owen Whitford
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Pioneera
10:30
Being the change you want to see
- Outlining a roadmap to develop your career in a rapidly changing digital work arena
- Setting out to change the world; overcoming the challenges along the way and following your passion wherever it may lead
- Playing to your strengths; leaning into your natural talents while working to develop and overcome areas of uncertainty
Carmen Rusman
Head of Technology – Strategic Sourcing
Wesfarmers Industrial & Safety
11:00
HOP INTO OUR INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL NETWORKING LOUNGE AND MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER ATTENDEES AND SPEAKERS
11:20
Drawing on all facets of your skills base to establish yourself as a leader
- Understanding how digital technology has forever altered the way we interact and what this means for the future of leadership
- Goal setting isn’t just for kids: Highlighting how setting goals to clearly define the next big stepping stones for both your work and personal achievements drives you towards success
- Committing to developing an achievable work/life balance both for you and your team
Lisa Hilton
Head of Technology
QBE Insurance
11:50
Live One-on-One with Professor Nareen Young Professor, Indigenous Policy (Indigenous Workforce Diversity), Jumbunna Institute, UTS Sydney
Nareen is one of the most awarded and respected diversity practitioners, thinkers and influencers in Australia. She joins us to discuss her leadership journey, the unexpected challenges along the way and the importance of resilience and drive.
Facilitator:
Gunjan Allen
Board Director and Secretary
Women in Technology
Special Guest:
Professor Nareen Young
Professor, Indigenous Policy (Indigenous Workforce Diversity), Jumbunna Institute
UTS Sydney
UTS Sydney
12:20
Panel Discussion: Ensuring diversity in thought and experience is a part of your digital landscape
With technology changing faster than ever before, specialist skillsets are rapidly changing to more generalised knowledge, allowing for a more diverse field of talent to choose from when it comes to filling roles in the digital space.
- Where are we at with developing a roadmap to enhance our diversity practices when it comes to employment and advancement opportunities?
- Where is the tech space falling short on diversity initiatives?
- How does the tech industry proactively stop the churn rate for women?
- What role does diversity of thought play in developing cutting-edge innovations to improve existing products?
Moderator:
Fresia Segovia
Chief Information Officer
Georges River Council
Panellists:
Ingrid McAlpin
Chief Digital & Information Officer
Wollongong City Council
William Payne
Chief Digital Officer
Mirvac
Emma Jones
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Project F
Abishek Singh
Chief Information Officer
UNICEF Australia
Ronnie Altit
Chief Executive Officer
Insentra
13:00
Virtual Roundtables
Join our virtual breakout rooms for a 2-way deep dive into the topic that means the most to you. Choose 2 out of 3, 30 minutes roundtables. BYO bubbles optional!
1. Entrepreneurs to the front
Jo Burston
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Inspiring Rare Birds
2. Enhancing your career in technology while making a positive social impact
Fiona Boyd
Chief Executive Officer
ipSCAPE
3. Technology and its role in developing exceptional customer experiences
Gunjan Allen
Board Director and Secretary
Women in Technology
4. Health Through the consumer lens: Technology entrepreneurship in eHealth
Maree Beare
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Wanngi.com
5a. 13:00 - 13:30 How Data and Automation enhance the user and customer experience
Julia Frayman
Territory Manager – Government & Public Service
Conga
5b. 13:30 – 14:00 Predicting the future of data capture and analysis
Elizabeth Watson
Vice President, International Delivery
Conga
6. Creating and maintaining an outstanding corporate culture
Ronnie Altit
Chief Executive Officer
Insentra
14:00
Closing remarks from the chair and close of day 1