Utilising risk to structure and orient decision making
21-22 October 2026, Sydney and Online
There have never been so many complex risks in the government system – in turn, decision-making itself has become similarly complex. Many believe that risk management should be an organisational compass, that provides direction and context for senior leaders and business units to make informed and considered strategic choices. The most experienced and talented risk managers who share this belief congregate once again at Australia’s premiere public sector risk management event, the 10th Annual Risk Management in Government Congress. On its decennial anniversary, these experts and peers will provide you with exclusive insights for transforming risk management ambitions into results. With exclusive case studies and insights from senior leaders themselves, this congress will address your most pressing concerns and institutional barriers to managing risks effectively, on topics including:
- Mitigating the risks of organisational change management effectively
- Navigating the key challenges for risk managers in government agencies
- Integrating artificial intelligence and generative AI as a tool within your organisation
- Developing a useful approach to risk appetite in organisational strategy
- Steering organisational success with meaningful Risk-Based Decision-Making practices
- Conducting effective risk management during an era of geopolitical instability
- Communicating about risk effectively with key stakeholders
- Managing the substantial risks of supply chain disruptions
- Engaging your senior executive leaders as risk management advocates
- Conducting practical and effective business continuity planning in the age of black swans
You will be joined by risk managers and public sector professionals just like you, as well as outstanding speakers from all three levels of government, as well as international experts and private sector professionals. This year’s outstanding speaking panel includes:
International Keynote address
Jeevan S. Perera, PhD, JD, Deputy Branch Chief – Software, Robotics, and Simulation, NASA (USA)
Geopolitical keynote address
Michael Feller, Chief Strategist, Geopolitical Strategy
Two unique private sector insights
Malcolm Eng, Head of Risk and Quality, Australian Clinical Labs
Beatrix Hugh, Head of Risk Management, Delivery, Fujitsu Australia Limited
Case studies from your peers across government
Mike Moroney, Executive Director Defence AI Centre, Department of Defence
Jag Narayan, Chief Risk Officer, State Super
Kathy Dennis, Chief Internal Audit, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Sajiv De Silva, Director Risk Compliance and Audit (CRO and CAE), NSW Treasury
Brendon Popovski, Director Governance, Risk, Audit & Assurance – Chief Risk Officer, NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality, and Sport
Kylie McKiernan, Chief Risk Officer, Macquarie University
Saranyae Manisegaran, Principal Occupational Psychologist, Fire Rescue Victoria
Michelle Butler, Manager Governance and Risk, Burwood Council
Kristy Watts, Director Corporate and Community, Strathfield Council
Jade Maskiewicz, Coordinator Governance, Randwick City Council
Louisa Detez, Principal Consultant, Australian Psychological Services
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to embed risk-based decision-making within your organisation! Book now, while spaces remain.
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