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Harnessing technology & AI to drive transformation and generational reform

Featuring exclusive talks on AI from Google

26 - 27 May 2025
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
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Welcome to the Disability Services Digital & Technology Transformation Forum

With a raft of changes affecting the Disability Sector over the last few years, there is more pressure than ever on Disability Service Providers to deliver effective support that meets the needs of disabled Australians. Technology will be a key factor in meeting the increased demand for these services, and getting this implementation right will be a defining moment for many senior IT professionals. 

 

The Disability Services Digital & Technology Transformation Forum brings together the leaders in this space to discuss the latest innovations, new technologies and transformation challenges while learning useful lessons that they can take back to accelerate and improve their own digital transformation. 

 

By attending you will be able to hear from leading experts from around Australia, understand the growing use of AI and where this technology is going, and return to your organisation with newfound knowledge to help improve the IT delivery of your organisation. 

Forum Advisory Board

The advisory board for the forum plays a crucial role in shaping the event's direction and content. These hand-picked industry experts bring their knowledge and experience to ensure that the conference addresses the most relevant topics and challenges facing the sector.

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Chris Beaumont

Service Design and Implementation Partner

Endeavour Foundation

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Primal Fernando

Vice President - Digital Accessibility and Inclusion

VPS Enablers Network

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George Ionnides

Innovation Technology Consultant

Settlement Services International

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Lorna Mackie

Head of Strategy Management

GenU

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David Moody

Director

Management Governance Australia & Workforce Plus

Confirmed Speakers Include...

Steve Vials
Steve Vials

Head of Google Workspace; Australia and New Zealand

Google

Emma Bennison
Emma Bennison

Chief Innovation Officer

Life Without Barriers

Angela Johnston
Angela Johnston

Chief People Officer

Achieve Australia

Ian Robinson
Ian Robinson

Chief Technology Officer

Life Without Barriers

Lesley Parker
Lesley Parker

General Manager, Information, Communication & Technology

Bedford Group

Keyur Ami
Keyur Ami

IT Infrastructure and Security Manager

Unisson Disability

Deepthi Nair
Deepthi Nair

Director of Cybersecurity & Information Management

Yooralla

Frankie Poon
Frankie Poon

Chief Financial Officer

Living My Way

Our Sponsors

Can you afford to miss out?

In the past few months, we've crafted a program based on previous attendees' feedback, questions and market conversations. Stay ahead in the evolving aged care sector, gain insights, share best practices, and learn from leading organisations. 

YOU ASKED

WE ANSWERED

Is it possible to finish at a time that allows for easy travel home?

We are planning to end the forum an hour earlier, meaning there is more time for people to travel home while also avoiding the worst of the rush hour crowds. This is all done without affecting the time available to network and enjoy the sessions.

Is it possible to have the forum venue nearer to the city centre and transport links?

We have moved the forum to a city centre location; the Sofitel in Sydney city centre. With easy transport links to the airport and all major train stations, it will be the most conveniently located forum yet.

Will the venue offer more accessible networking access and reduced movement between sessions?

Our new venue is all located on one floor, and with adjoining rooms it allows complete ease of movement between sessions and breaks – giving you an easier time moving around and networking.

Can industry talks feature real case studies and less theory about the benefits?

We have strongly advised all our solution partners to bring their Disability Service partners to their talk to make them more engaging and relevant to attendees.

Can we hear real thought leaders talk from industry leaders about AI, not just sales pitches?

We have confirmed a keynote talk from Google, an industry leader in AI who will talk and discuss all the latest advances in this technology and how far it will go.

This will not be a sales pitch but an update on the advances and use cases of this advancing technology.

The forum should include more lived experience and inclusivity

We have significantly improved our program to include an opening keynote on embedding lived experience, a closing session on inclusivity, and have more disabled speakers than ever before.

We want to know how new reforms will affect our digital and technological transformation

Our program features specific talks focused on how you can adjust your digital strategy to better incorporate and reflect recent reforms.

With the changes to the NDIS increasing compliance requirements, we have made sure that this forum effectively dives into these issues.

Who Attends?

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"The Disability Services Digital and Technology Transformation Forum is worth the investment of time. The knowledge and information shared is invaluable for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the IT game."

Director, Mypower Foundations

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