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🗣 The ICT in Schools Summit NSW is BACK for 2025!! Australia’s most content driven event for IT Leaders. On February 13th, the leading event for senior schools leaders returns to Sydney to strategically discuss technology’s role in improving service delivery, cybersecurity, and using data for school goals and student performance. Grab your ticket and check out the agenda: https://lnkd.in/gu3VuQAF We are thrilled to introduce this years line-up of speakers: Andrew Hottes, Chief Digital Information Officer, Cranbrook School Tim Watson, Principal, Northern Beaches Christian School Dr Emma Burgess, Principal, Danebank Anglican School for Girls Jenny Weal, Principal, The Ponds High School Deborah Clancy, Principal, Lakes Grammar Anglican School Ian Mejia, Principal, Hartford College Michelle Dixon BA LLB GAICD, Chair of the Board, Brigidine College St Ives Glen Pather, Chair of the Board, Scots College  Fiona Donnelly, Deputy Principal Leader of Innovation and Robotics, Granville Boys High School Jessica Lonard, Head of Library and Information Services, St Patrick’s College Tony Shen, Dean of Data and Information Systems, Santa Sabina College Don Perna, Head of Information and Communications Technology, St Gregory’s College Campbelltown Mike A. Dudarenok, Chief Information and Digital Officer, NSW Education Standards Authority Matthew Darby, Head of Information Technology, St Aloysius' College Michael Browning, Head of ICT Services, Newcastle Grammar School Adam Wollins, Director of ICT, Hills Grammar School Samantha McGivern GAICD, Business Manager, Company Secretary Georgina Liberale, Director of ICT, Ascham School Thank you to our event partners: Toddle - Your Teaching Partner, Compass Education, JTC Technology, Desire Audio Visual, ASI Solutions, Superloop, Juniper Networks, Next Technologies, Better Staff, Nelnet International, Quizizz, Digistorm, Sentral, Dynabook ANZ, Arctic Wolf #ICTSchoolsSummit25 #ICTinSchools #schoolstechnologyAU #ICTschools #forefrontdigitalcommunity

📰 The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) and the ACS (Australian Computer Society) (ACS) have formed a partnership to strengthen the digital capabilities of the Australian Public Service (APS) and foster collaboration between government and industry. Rooted in communication, collaboration, and mutual benefit principles, the partnership seeks to maximise the efficient use of existing digital capabilities and investments in government services. It also aims to drive innovation and the adoption of new technologies and promote the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) for digital skills classification. Additionally, the collaboration aims to build a world-class digital workforce, support diversity and inclusion initiatives, and enhance the APS’s digital transformation efforts. The agreement will benefit ACS members, DTA staff, and digital professionals within the APS by providing enhanced opportunities for professional development and innovation. Starting on 12 December for two years, the ACS, representing over 49,500 technology professionals, will support initiatives that foster digital skills development, certifications, and collaboration with educational institutions. 🗞️ Read more on this below. #digitaltransformation #digitransformation #digitransformationAU #forefrontdigitalcommunity

🗣️ Digital Banking Leaders - Check this one out! Dr. Matt McKenna,'s research in this article, conducted with seasoned leaders in the U.S. banking industry, underscores a compelling insight—there is no single element or small subset of components that can independently drive success. It is the interconnectedness of Architecture, Culture, Customer, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Digitising, Financial Models, Leadership, Organization, Technology, and Workforce that creates the foundation for a transformative and sustainable digital future. Read the full article below ⬇️ We're looking forward to delving deep into these discussions and more at our Digital Banking Summit in Sydney on June 12th 2025. #digitaltransformation #digitalbanking #DigiBankingSummit25 #ForefrontDigitalCommunity

The Digital Insurance Summit NSW RETURNS - February 26th!! We're back for yet another educational event bringing together Australia’s leading insurance companies to address the data and automation revolution. Navigating times of increasing digitilisation, innovation and regulation. 🎟️ Grab your ticket & check out the agenda HERE: https://lnkd.in/gQ9erEa7 We're excited to introduce this years speaker line-up: Luke Whenman, Executive General Manager, Motor Claims, Suncorp Group Brooke Fraser, Chief Technology Officer, Fast Cover Travel Insurance Karen Jones-Gudmunson, Chief Operations, Transformation & Technology Officer, Tokio Marine Group David Lochrie, Senior Executive Enterprise Digital, Medibank Olivia Sarah-Le Lacheur GAICD, VP Service and Operations, MetLife Martin J., Head of IT, NobleOak Erica Nock, Head of Underwriting Operations, Guild Insurance Mark Sheehan, Principal Engineer, TAL Australia Sheriff Hamza, Head of Retail Insurance Claims, Zurich Insurance Simon Farrugia, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Honey Insurance  Willem Paling, Executive Manager Analytics & AI, IAG Thank you to our event partners: ValueLabs, Endava, SS&C Blue Prism, Adyen, Fortiro, Tungsten Automation, SmartComms, Waterstons Australia #digitalinsurance #ForefrontDigitalCommunity #digiinsurance #digitalinsurancesummit #DigiInsuranceSummit25

The ICT in Schools Summit 2024 has officially wrapped up, bringing our series to a successful close with our WA community👏 Throughout the event from Sydney, Melbourne & Perth, we engaged in strategic discussions on the critical role of technology in transforming education. Key topics included improving service delivery through innovative tech solutions, strengthening cybersecurity measures to safeguard school environments, and utilising data analytics to drive school objectives and enhance student performance. Without the amazing speakers and sponsors, the event would not be possible. See you all again in 2025! To get involved, contact us at: [email protected] or visit forefrontevents.co Huge shoutout to our WA speakers: Gabrielle Trinca, Head of Learning, Technologies, Guildford Grammar School Alistair White, Head of Technology & Innovation, Seton Catholic College Kalea Haran, Principal, Penrhos College Adam Halliday, Head of Operations, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Shaq Herath, Director of ICT, Trinity College Jonathan Prosser, Chief Strategy Officer, Aussie Broadband  Faizul Zakaria , Director of Information Communication Technology, Haileybury Shirin Reyhani, Director of Information & Learning Technology, Scotch College Thomas Hatton, Director of Innovation, Harrisdale Senior High School Stephanie Griffiths, Head of Learning Excellence & Engagement, Kolbe Catholic College Krystal Skelin, Deputy Principal Teaching & Learning, Servite College Ben Bradshaw, Digital Learning Coordinator, Mindarie Senior College Stewart Neilson, ILT Manager, Presbyterian Ladies' College Roger Smith, Director of Information Technology, Kingsway Christian College Mannan Mohammad, Manager of ICT, Churchlands Senior High School Niel Smith, President, WA Primary Principal’s Association (WAPPA )  Dave O’Loan, Head of Cyber Relations, AARNet  Melissa O'Shea, Senior Manager, School Partnerships, Toddle Paul Watson, Principal, Emmanuel Catholic College Thank you to our event partners: Aussie Broadband, ASI Solutions, TOPdesk, Intelli-School, Grok Academy, Winthrop Technologies, The Alpha School System (TASS), TrackOne Studio, Paperly, Toddle - Your Teaching Partner AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network), Compass Education, Neltnet International, Stott Hoare, Campion Education, K2 AV, Ricoh, Arctic Wolf, Evoke Technologies, Secure Schools ANZ, Solutions IT, Education Horizons, Focus AV, Schoolbox, Acer, Catalytic IT, EDsys Computers, Honeylight Consulting Pty Ltd #ICTschoolsSummit24 #ForefrontDigitalCommunity #ITschools #schoolstechnology #ictschools

Highlights from the Local Government Technology Summit in Melbourne this week 📸 A huge thank you to everyone who made this event a success—attendees, speakers, and sponsors alike. Your participation made it an engaging, collaborative, and incredibly insightful experience. It was inspiring to hear about the common challenges facing the sector and the innovative solutions being explored. We’re excited to see how you’ll apply these valuable learnings in the real world to drive positive change and impact. See you all in 2025 🎉 To get involved, email us at: [email protected] Thank you to our speakers: Shweta Babbar, Director Customer Innovation & Arts, Frankston City Council Brendan Clifford, Chief Information Officer, Hume City Council  Antoine Acklin, Chief Information Officer, Whitehorse City Council Sonny Shah, Chief Information Officer, City of Ballarat Lalitha Koya, Chief Information Officer, City of Darebin Peter K., Account Executive, & Bryan Fraser, Solutions Specialist, Lenovo Ajay Ravindran, Head of Technology (CIO), Melton City Council Tammy Smith, CEO, Yarriambiack Shire Council  Patrick Dillon GAICD, Customer Transformation Manager, Mornington Peninsula Shire Tim Branagan, National Manager, Key Accounts, Aussie Broadban Jan Spinder, Chief Information Officer, Yarra Ranges Council Tim Syratt, Head of Cyber Security, Knox City Council Julian Adler, Chief Information Officer, Bayside City Council Winston Fernando, Head of Cyber Security, City of Darebin Tim Syratt, Head of Cyber Security, Knox City Council Robin Long, Director, Regional CTO, APAC, Rapid7 Tim Dawson, Head of Innovation Practice, City of Melbourne Thank you to our event partners: Lenovo, Rapid7, Bing Technologies Pty Ltd, Premier Contact Point Pty Ltd, Aussie Broadband, ASI Solutions, Nitro, Inc., E-VIS Pty Ltd, Freshworks, Bellridge Pty Limited, Logicalis Asia Pacific, TechnologyOne, QPC Australia, Juniper Networks, Wasabi Technologies, Kaon Security Forms Express, Civica, TOPdesk, Zscaler, Fortinet/OneStep Group, Catalogic Software, Codify, IPSec, Powell Software #LocalGovITSummit24 #localgovermenttech #ForefrontDigitalCommunity

Check out these statistics on AI use in education ⬇ Research by Internet Matters found that a quarter of children use AI tools to complete or help with their schoolwork. On November 13th, we will be delving deep into this topic and SO much more at the ICT in Schools Summit WA with senior IT leaders from schools across Western Australia. 🎟 Grab your ticket and check out the jam-packed agenda HERE: https://lnkd.in/gjcqhyyj (availability is very limited. Tickets not guaranteed at this stage.) Take a look at who is speaking: Gabrielle Trinca, Head of Learning, Technologies, Guildford Grammar School Alistair White, Head of Technology & Innovation, Seton Catholic College Kalea Haran, Principal, Penrhos College Adam Halliday, Head of Operations, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School Shaq Herath, Director of ICT, Trinity College Jonathan Prosser, Chief Strategy Officer, Aussie Broadband  Faizul Zakaria , Director of Information Communication Technology, Haileybury Shirin Reyhani, Director of Information & Learning Technology, Scotch College Thomas Hatton, Director of Innovation, Harrisdale Senior High School Stephanie Griffiths, Head of Learning Excellence & Engagement, Kolbe Catholic College Krystal Skelin, Deputy Principal Teaching & Learning, Servite College Ben Bradshaw, Digital Learning Coordinator, Mindarie Senior College Stewart Neilson, ILT Manager, Presbyterian Ladies' College Roger Smith, Director of Information Technology, Kingsway Christian College Mannan Mohammad, Manager of ICT, Churchlands Senior High School Dave O’Loan, Head of Cyber Relations, AARNet  Melissa O'Shea, Senior Manager, School Partnerships, Toddle Paul Watson, Principal, Emmanuel Catholic College Thank you to our event partners: Aussie Broadband, ASI Solutions, TOPdesk, Intelli-School, Grok Academy, Winthrop Technologies, The Alpha School System (TASS), TrackOne Studio, Paperly, Toddle - Your Teaching Partner AARNet (Australia's Academic and Research Network), Compass Education, Neltnet International, Stott Hoare, Campion Education, K2 AV, Ricoh, Arctic Wolf, Evoke Technologies, Secure Schools ANZ, Solutions IT, Education Horizons, Focus AV, Schoolbox, Acer, Catalytic IT, EDsys Computers, Honeylight Consulting Pty Ltd #ICTschoolsSummit24 #ForefrontDigitalCommunity #ITschools #schoolstechnology #ictschools

What an incredible day at the Digital Retail Summit VIC in Melbourne! 🌟 We extend our heartfelt thanks to our amazing speakers and sponsors who contributed to the success of this event. Your expertise and insights have enriched our discussions and inspired all attendees. This summit highlighted key learnings about the ever-evolving digital retail landscape, from cutting-edge customer engagement strategies to the latest advancements in e-commerce technology. One major takeaway - The critical need to stay agile and responsive to changing consumer behaviors. Huge shoutout to our speakers: Deena Colman, Group General Manager, Digital & Marketing, Accent Group Limited Peter C, CTO, Lorna Jane Amanda Green, General Manager, Digital & Innovation, Treasury Wine Estates Libby Gude, Chief Marketing Officer, Ozdare Jamie Collings, SVP Sales, AUNZ & Lachlan Fergus, Enterprise Sales, AUNZ, Adyen Tyler House, Head of eCommerce Experience, Bellroy Vera Skocic, Head of Customer Strategy ANZ, TTI Brands Michaela Michaut, Head of Customer Acquisition, Cotton On Roz Travers-Hucker, Head of Marketing, Canningvale Kara Sahota, APAC Partnerships Lead, Yotpo  Jared Carr, Head of Sales, Insightech Stacey Crommelin, Head of Digital and Customer Engagement, Taking Shape Richard Lindmark, Global Head of Digital Product, Aesop Lani Barmakov, Head of eCommerce, KraftHeinz Suzanne P., Head of Performance & Digital Growth, Ecosa Mick OBrien, Head of Business Development, AUNZ, Rokt Zach Hotchkiss, VP of APAC, Attentive Matthew Harrison, Content and Campaigns Specialist, Designstuff Paul Wallace, Digital Area Lead, 7-Eleven Australia Thank you to our event partners: Insighttech, Rakuten, Attentive, Adyen, BigCommerce, ASI Solutions, Emarsys, InComm Payments, Wunderkind, Rokt, Braze, Telesign, Cube Networks, Yotpo, XPON, Forter, Telesign #DigiRetailSummit24 #digitalretail #digitalretailconference #digitalretailevent #digitalretailaustralia #forefrontdigitalcommunity

The two-week countdown is ON for 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧 𝗩𝗜𝗖! We are SO excited to bring this event back to our Melbourne community on October 30th ⬇ Check out what we have planned here: https://lnkd.in/ggwMcPMQ This event will explore how leading retailers are navigating this period of uncertainty, share insights into strategies to adapt & evolve in the market, approaches to engaging and retaining customers beyond discounting, best practice approaches to optimising digital channels and where opportunities exist for growth. Looking forward to hearing from our speakers: Deena Colman, Group General Manager, Digital & Marketing, Accent Group Limited Peter C, CTO, Lorna Jane Amanda Green, General Manager, Digital & Innovation, Treasury Wine Estates Tyler House, Head of eCommerce Experience, Bellroy Alina Malkin, Head of Marketing & Customer Engagement, Hairhouse Kara Sahota, APAC Partnerships Lead, Yotpo Rick Burke, Director, Digital Partner Commerce, adidas Richard Lindmark, Global Head of Digital Product, Aesop Lani Barmakov, Head of eCommerce, KraftHeinz Suzanne P., Head of Performance & Digital Growth, Ecosa Mick OBrien, Head of Business Development, AUNZ, Rokt Zach Hotchkiss, VP of APAC, Attentive Matthew Harrison, Content and Campaigns Specialist, Designstuff Paul Wallace, Digital Area Lead, 7-Eleven Australia Thank you to our event partners: Insighttech, Rakuten, Attentive, Adyen, BigCommerce, ASI Solutions, Emarsys, InComm Payments, Wunderkind, Rokt, Braze, Telesign, Cube Networks, Yotpo, XPON, Forter #DigiRetailSummit24 #digitalretail #digitalretailconference #digitalretailevent #digitalretailaustralia #forefrontdigitalcommunity

The Digital Financial Services Summit 2024 has wrapped up with great success! This thoughtfully curated, dual-stream event was designed to address both the evolving technology and user experience challenges faced by senior financial service leaders across the APAC region. The summit featured dynamic discussions, engaging interactive sessions, and valuable insights, ensuring that every participant left with actionable takeaways and meaningful connections. We are excited to announce our return in 2025, where we’ll deliver an even bigger and better event. Our commitment remains the same: providing content-rich experiences that meet the ever-changing needs of digital financial services leaders. Stay tuned for updates! Huge thank you to our 2024 partners: Wiz , NCS Group Australia , UserTesting , Okta , Novigi , Pluralsight For more information on the 2025 schedule for the Digital Financial Services Summit or to get involved, get in touch: [email protected] #DigiFinanceSummit24 #DigiFinanceSummit #ForefrontDigitalCommunity #DigitalFinancialServices