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#MAVtech Current @ 7 September 2017 ALL NEW EVENT The The TransformersTransformers An unmissable three-daythree-day event event that that explores explores how culturethe role and of technology local government are enabling in a digital the transformation world of local government around the world. INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL LG CONFERENCE CONFERENCE 19-2118-21 MARCH MARCH 2018 @ 2018 THE PIER@ KARDINIA GEELONG, PARK, ON THE GEELONG WATERFRONT Event Overview: International special event The digital transformation of local government promises to: • Improve customer experience and the perception of local government • Reduce costs and increase business value for each council • Enable specialist skills, research and resources to be shared • Reduce duplication and increase efficiency • Streamline interaction and increase influence with other levels of government • Increase strategic procurement capacity and purchasing power of the sector. In 2018, the digital maturity gap between councils is growing rapidly, with many municipalities already investing millions in digital transformation strategies and initiatives, while others have barely begun. "The Transformers: The role of local government in a digital world", will be held in Geelong, Victoria from 18-21 March 2018. Expert speakers from around the world will discuss current technology trends, the digital maturity of councils, their challenges, the requirements of their communities and how to meet them. We are expecting an audience of 300+ local government stakeholders from across Australia and around the world. Our guests include senior representatives from the local government ICT associations of New Zealand (ALGIM), the USA (GMIS), the UK (SOCITM), Canada (MISA), Belgium (V-ICT-OR), the Netherlands (VIAG) and Sweden (KommITS). Our colleagues from interstate to join us in representing Australia at this special event. The event comprises an outstanding two-day plenary program, an extensive trade exhibition, an official welcome reception, the formal Awards for Excellence Dinner, walking tours of Deakin University’s Innovation Centre and the City of Greater Geelong’s Federal Mills Innovation Precinct and Smart City initiatives, plus a range of intensive master classes run by expert providers including Deloitte, Pitney Bowes, Telstra, Microsoft, Perfekt and more. Keynote speakers include Thomas Frey (Google’s top rated futurist speaker), Larry Irving (one of the world’s leading thinkers on technology for social good), Peter Auhl (CIO of the Year 2017 - Australian Executive Awards and Associate Director, Information Management and CIO at City of Adelaide), Lynn Warneke (Deputy Chief Digital Officer and Executive Director Channels & Platforms, Deakin University), Sam Hannah-Rankin (Director Public Sector Innovation, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victorian Government), Colin Fairweather (CIO at City of Melbourne), Claudia Lajeunesse (Head of Digital iD™, Australia Post), Martin Ferguson (Director of Policy & Research at Socitm, UK), Eddy Van Der Stock (President - Linked Organisation of Local ICT Authorities, Belgium), Kelly Grigsby (CEO City of Wyndham), Gus Balbontin (Former CIO of Lonely Planet), Susan Sly (Director of Lueur Pty Ltd, National iAwards CIO of the Year 2013), Scott Thomson (Customer Solutions & Innovation, Google Cloud APAC, Google), Sandy Burgoyne (Researcher in the field of smart and sustainable cities) and Harry Turnbull (CIO at City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada), as well as speakers from rural and regional councils. Other invited guests include: State and Federal Ministers, Geelong region elected officials, council CEOs and business leaders, Deakin University leaders, Geelong region innovation leaders, Municipal Association of Victoria President, Board members and CEO, senior representatives from local government ICT associations from interstate and around the world. The conference program is relevant to anyone interested in transforming local government, digital equity, improving business efficiency, the impacts of emerging technology and improving services for citizens. It includes local and global case studies and presentations relevant to rural, regional and metropolitan councils and caters for all levels of digital maturity. This event is designed to engage, inform and inspire. For local government, by local government. 2 Program on a page (Full registration package inclusions) Sunday, 18 March 2018 6pm - 9pm Welcome Reception @ Novatel Geelong, 10-14 Eastern Beach, Geelong. Welcome to country. Welcome to Victoria. Welcome to Geelong. VIP speakers, dignitaries and international guests. The Hon. Marlene Kairouz MP (Minister for Local Government) Invited. Cr Bruce Harwood (Mayor, City of Greater Geelong). Mary Lalios (MAV President) . David Bartlett (Conference Chair & former Tasmanian Premier) & Lisa Bennetto (Executive Officer, MAV Technology). Monday, 19 March 2018 9am - 5.30pm Plenary sessions and Trade Exhibition @ GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, Geelong - David Bartlett (Conference Chair & former Tasmanian Premier) - The Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP (Prime Minister) Invited - Thomas Frey (Senior futurist, the DaVinci Institute) (US) - Larry Irving (President & CEO, The Irving Group) (US) - Sam Hannah-Rankin (Director Public Sector Innovation, Department of Premier and Cabinet, Victorian Government) - Peter Auhl (Associate Director Information Management and CIO, City of Adelaide / 2017 Australian CIO of the Year) - Susan Sly (Digital leadership mentor, advisor and National iAwards CIO of the Year 2013) Monday afternoon - VIP Lunch and CEO Digital Collaboration & Leadership Workshop (by invitation only), or plenary session: - Lynn Warneke (Deputy Chief Digital Officer and Executive Director Channels & Platforms, Deakin University) - Colin Fairweather (Chief Information Officer, City of Melbourne) - Matthew Szymczak (Acting Manager Digital, Information and Technology at City of Greater Geelong) & Kathy Reid (Director of Developer Relations at Mycroft AI & President, Linux Australia) - Lou Boyle (Innovation Director, Local Government Association Queensland) - Sally Curtain (Strategic Director - Customer Focus and Innovation) & Chris O’Connor (Manager Digital and Data) City of Casey - Kelly Grigsby (CEO, Wyndham City Council) - Marg O’Rourke (Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo) & Leah Sertori (Executive Officer, Community Leadership Loddon Murray) Monday evening - International Awards for Excellence Dinner @ The Pier Geelong (Formal) Tuesday, 20 March 2018 9am - 5.30pm Plenary sessions and Trade Exhibition @ GMHBA Stadium, Kardinia Park, Geelong - David Bartlett (Conference Chair, Former Premier of Tasmania) - The Hon. Philip Dalidakis MLC (Minister for Innovation & the Digital Economy) Invited - MAVHACK2 team presentations - Andrew Wildblood (Executive Director, Telstra Enterprise) - Harry Turnbull (CIO, Windsor, Ontario, Canada) - Martin Ferguson (Director of Policy & Research at Socitm, UK) - Claudia Lajeurnesse (Head of Digital ID, Australia Post) - Gus Balbontin (former Executive Director and CIO, Lonely Planet) - Russell Bennett (Manager Business Systems, Southern Grampians Shire Council) - Sharon Jankowiak (Business Systems Coordinator, East Gippsland Shire Council) - Amanda Finnis (Manager Information & Systems, Coliban Water) - Sandy Burgoyne (Smart Cities researcher and educator) - Jeff Portwain (Chief Operating Officer, Gruntifly / GIS People) & Jodie Rugless (Innovation & Technology, Whitsundays Regional Council) - Scott Thomson (Customer Solutions & Innovation, Google Cloud APAC, Google) - Local Government around the world: - Eddy Van Der Stock (Belgium) - Mike Manson (NZ) - Christian Bonfré (Sweden) - Geoff Hogan (Canada) - Frank Kerkhoven (The Netherlands) - Clark Rainer (US) - Geoff Connell (UK) - Lisa Bennetto (Vic/Aus) Tuesday evening - Networking evening @ Little Creatures Brewery, featuring Tripod (Casual) Wednesday, 21 March 2018 9.30am - 4pm Walking Tour or Master Class (morning and afternoon sessions) - The clever walking tour: Deakin University’s Innovation Centre & Federal Mills Innovation Precinct - The creative walking tour: City of Greater Geelong's Smart City and creative culture initiatives enabled by technology - Master Classes on a range of topics (to be announced in February 2018) - BBQ Lunch @ Steampacket Gardens prepared by the Novotel Geelong 3 * Program is subject to change Event Partners: PRINCIPAL SPONSOR AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE SPONSOR WELCOME RECEPTION SPONSOR COFFEE SPONSOR LITTLE CREATURES SPONSOR LUNCH SPONSOR MORNING TEA SPONSOR AFTERNOON TEA SPONSOR APP SPONSOR MASTERCLASS SPONSOR MASTERCLASS SPONSOR MASTERCLASS SPONSOR MASTERCLASS SPONSOR MASTERCLASS SPONSOR MASTERCLASS SPONSOR MASTERCLASS SPONSOR Thanks to Predikkta for developing We gratefully acknowledge the support of the our conference app. We think it’s neat. 2018 MAV Technology International Conference 4 app.link sponsors. We couldn't do it without you. Sunday night: Conference app: mavt.mobi/ Welcome Reception & Event Launch @ Novotel Geelong Welcome to country. Welcome to Victoria. Welcome to Geelong. This is the perfect time to be in Geelong. The weather is great, the company is better and the context is perfect for an international conference to discuss the role of local government in a digital world. Our Sunday evening Welcome Reception will include dignitaries from the Geelong region, the state of Victoria and guests from around the world, including our keynote speakers. The locally sourced finger food and drinks will be sensational, as will the networking