Local Government Focus Day Victoria

Agenda

Thu 29 May 2025

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8:30AM

Thought Leader's Breakfast

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (60 mins)

9:30AM

Registration & Coffee

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (30 mins)

10:00AM

Opening from Public Sector Network

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM (10 mins)

10:10AM

Welcome from the Chair and Scene Setter

10:10 AM - 10:30 AM (20 mins)

10:30AM
Keynote

Balancing Cost Savings with Service Quality: Operational Efficiency in Local Government

10:30 AM - 10:50 AM (20 mins)

Greg Curcio Director of Customer and Performance, Knox City Council
  • Exploring techniques to maximise existing resources, reduce waste, and drive cost savings across the council.
  • Best practices for simplifying workflows and removing inefficiencies to enhance service delivery.
  • Leveraging collaborations with private and public entities to share resources and reduce operational costs.
10:50AM

Industry Perspective

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM (20 mins)

11:10AM
Keynote

Topic TBD

11:10 AM - 11:30 AM (20 mins)

Jacqui Weatheril Chief Executive Officer, City of Greater Dandenong
11:30AM

Brunch & Networking

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM (30 mins)

12:00PM

Roundtables

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (60 mins)

1:00PM

Industry Perspective

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM (20 mins)

1:20PM
Panel discussion

Creativity and Innovation in Local Council – How to Unleash Innovation in Your Organisation

1:20 PM - 1:53 PM (33 mins)

  • Tech efficiencies: How can local councils harness AI and innovation to foster creativity and enhance efficiency.
  • Culture: How does technological innovation influence the workforce, workplace culture and employee engagement?
  • Managing risks: What risks and threats accompany innovation, and what strategies can be employed to manage them effectively?
Jennifer Bednar
Director Customer and Corporate Services, City of Casey
Mark Cochrane-Holley
Director Invest Melbourne, City of Melbourne
Rebecca McKenzie
Chief Executive Officer, Glen Eira City Council
Lalitha Koya
Chief Information Officer, Darebin City Council
1:55PM

Closing Remarks from the Chair

1:55 PM - 1:58 PM (3 mins)

2:00PM

Masterclass: Harnessing People and Technology to Combat Cyber Threats

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (60 mins)

4:00PM

Event Close

4:00 PM - 4:00 PM (0 mins)

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