Keynotes
Leading international AI experts on where this is heading and what it means for public sector delivery.
GovAI26 is a one-day working conference for the people shaping how artificial intelligence is used across the Australian Public Service. Hear what is working. See how it is applied. Leave with practical ways to move forward.
Artificial intelligence is moving faster than government frameworks. Capability exists, but is constrained by process, risk, and control. Right now, there is no single place where the practical questions are answered clearly. GovAI26 brings the right people into the same room to do that.
A working view of which AI tools are already in production across departments — and which are not yet fit for sensitive workloads.
Honest discussion of accuracy, bias, security, data sovereignty, and the failure modes worth planning for before deployment, not after.
How existing frameworks apply, where guidance is still forming, and what good practice looks like under current Australian Government policy.
A clear path from idea to implementation — sequenced for teams who need to ship outcomes without stepping outside their authorising environment.
One day, six tracks. Built for working teams, not for spectators. Sessions are designed so you leave with material your team can act on the next morning.
Leading international AI experts on where this is heading and what it means for public sector delivery.
Risk, compliance, security, and what government teams can actually use today — under questioning, not under glass.
Practical hands-on sessions to bring teams up to speed. Free to attend, pre-registration required.
Suppliers already working with government, presenting real-world AI solutions that have cleared the bar.
Live AI demonstrations across the venue. See what the technology can do, in the room, on the day.
Senior government, industry, and international keynote speakers. Held under Chatham House Rule. Invitation only.
By invitationGovAI26 is designed to support ongoing learning as AI is rolled out across government. The conference is the start, not the finish line — a way to help build confidence and capability as teams begin using AI in their day-to-day work.
Practical sessions to help teams get up to speed using AI in real workflows.
Follow-up webinars and smaller sessions to continue learning beyond the event.
Continued support as teams move from first contact with AI to confident, capable day-to-day use.
GovAI26 is an all-of-government event. Conference sessions are built for the people shaping how AI is used across the public service.
GovAI26 is convened by two operators with deep delivery experience across government and defence — not a conference company looking for the next vertical.
Co-founder, GovAI26
Co-founder, GovAI26
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A small number of partner positions are available for organisations whose work is genuinely aligned with the public sector AI agenda.