Leading world authorities give their global perspectives on Innovation in applying ICT to the public sector. Like Victoria, Governments around the world are constantly seeking new ways to improve what they do, and how they do it. New ideas, new services, better capabilities, improved methods, and more valuable products. That's innovation.

Hear the personal perspectives of two of the world's foremost authorities on Innovation in Government, and hear the ways technology is being applied by leading Government agencies around the world to solve problems, provide new and improved services, increase efficiency and attract and retain a talented workforce.

Our speakers include:
- Curtis Clark – Global Director, Innovation in Government - IBM
- Matthew Miszewski – General Manager Worldwide Government - Microsoft Corporation
Facilitated by:
- David Hanna – Deputy Secretary, Strategy & Coordination – Dept of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development

AIIA invites members and guests to the monthly Canberra Managers’ Forum, where the keynote speaker will be Mr Trevor Smallwood, Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO). Mr Smallwood’s presentation is titled “Improving ICT Value and Capability through Procurement” and will focus on the government’s coordinated procurement initiative as it applies to ICT. Mr Smallwood shall also provide his perspective on where the procurement focus will go in the future and give a brief update on the Gershon Review.

Climate Change: The Carbon Future - Financial Preparation and Performance

The sustainability agenda extends to many parts of the business and effects many stakeholders. Preparing financially for the Carbon Future has become critical for organisations, including the correct treatment of Carbon for investments, divestments, not withstanding managing the overall costs of carbon tracking and reporting program. Evaluating how the financial aspects of the carbon future can affect your business — what the risks and opportunities present – ensuring compliance, whilst being strategic about your future carbon program, has the attention of many executives.

Take advantage of this ‘thought-leadership’ session and come & hear from some of the industry’s leading presenters;
Jesco d’Alquen - CEO - Tradeslot Pty Ltd
Joelle Mckay - Manager, Sustainability Practice - PricewaterhouseCoopers
Elisa de Wit - Lead Partner, Environment Group - Deacons

CIO 2.0 – “Power to the People”

The Web 2.0 revolution has seen quite ordinary people, often with no real interest or training in technology, become very tech-savvy. People in sales, accounting, HR and even the mail-room are downloading applications, launching collaboration tools, and undertaking quite sophisticated online research through their Linkedin, Facebook, Bebo, Plurk, Twitter, or personalised Google home pages.

At the same time, software development has moved from massive enterprise-wide platforms to lean and agile applications that have a fast-to-market timeframe, often written for specific, niche business uses.

Enter the CIO 2.0, someone who recognises that technologists no longer only reside within the IT department. Someone who recognises that increasing armies of people within the organisation are working with some really cool apps, not having a clue how they are built, but instinctively knowing how to make them work for specific outcomes.

This event includes networking before and after the lunch. Max Capacity 210 (restricted in 2008 due to venue).

A two-day briefing for business and IT executives: John Zachman’s: Foundations for Enterprise Architecture BTELL brings you John Zachman, the internationally renowned originator of “The framework for Enterprise Architecture” which has been adopted as part of the US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Standard.

A two-day briefing for business and IT executives: John Zachman’s: Foundations for Enterprise Architecture BTELL brings you John Zachman, the internationally renowned originator of “The framework for Enterprise Architecture” which has been adopted as part of the US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Standard.

Expert examination and case study evidence of Enterprise Architecture and it's use in investment decision making, change management, and project delivery. The concrete demonstration of the EA value proposition.

A two-day briefing for business and IT executives: John Zachman’s: Foundations for Enterprise Architecture BTELL brings you John Zachman, the internationally renowned originator of “The framework for Enterprise Architecture” which has been adopted as part of the US Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework Standard.

ICT providing transformational solutions for a sustainable future.

Climate change is widely acknowledged as one of the key global environmental and economic challenges of the 21st century. The ‘Carbon date’ is putting a focus on data with businesses planning to spend several billion dollars on reporting compliance to meet the government’s stringent new greenhouse gas reporting requirements.

The sustainability agenda extends to many parts of the business and effects many stakeholders. Preparing your business for the Carbon Future has become critical for organisations, including; the ability to monitor and measure, cultural alignment, the correct treatment of Carbon for investments, divestments, organisational roles and responsibilities not withstanding managing the overall costs of carbon tracking and reporting program.

Evaluating how the financial aspects of the carbon future can affect your business — what the risks and opportunities present – ensuring compliance, whilst being strategic about your future carbon program, has the attention of many executives.

Take advantage of this major ‘thought-leadership’ Sustainable Futures Forum and come & learn first hand from some of the industry’s leading presenters and panellists.

Please contact rosemary@gener8.com.au for event & sponsorship enquiries.

REGISTRATIONS OPENING SOON - FOR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCE, EXHIBITION & NETWORKING DINNER!!

AIIA/WIT LUNCHEON WITH MICROSOFT MD “Experiences as a successful business woman in the ICT industry” In recognition of the fabulous women working in the ICT industries, the AIIA iinvites you to the WIT / Microsoft MD Luncheon. It will provide an ideal opportunity to network amongst peers, strengthen ties within the industry and be inspired by Tracey Fellows, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia & New Zealand. Tracey Fellows is an engaging speaker who will talk about the many challenges she has faced in her 20 years in the ICT industry. This is another opportunity to grow your professional network and to draw motivation from a true achiever.

AIIA and the Australian Computer Society cordially invite you to an ICT industry luncheon to be addressed by the Premier, the Hon Anna Bligh MP. The Premier will speak about the Queensland Government's plans for the information technology industry in Queensland.

Want to hear from the MD of one of Australia’s largest and most active Defence companies? Will South Australia’s ICT sector really have an important role in our state’s Defence sector growth? Is there room for niche ICT solution providers?

Measuring and Managing towards Successful Outcomes: Major ERP Business Transformation Projects What can the business leaders from National Foods and PwC tell your company about business transformation in 2008 and beyond? On Wednesday 18 June, two acknowledged business leaders will share insights into their organisations’ approach to business transformation and major ERP projects. Learn about how business transformation can underpin significant business and ICT investments, influence future ICT strategies, and understand the challenges and concerns they faced. Our specialist speakers are: • Brian Keane, CIO & Director of Shared Services, National Foods • Stephen Woolley, National Transformation Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers