14 - 16 May, 2025 | Rex Hotel, Canberra

Reshaping public sector communications for impact and engagement in a dynamic digital world

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Event overview

Communication is one of the four main levers of government, alongside legislation, regulation, and taxation. It is instrumental in building public trust, effectively conveying policies and services, achieving consistent outcomes, and fostering a more connected society.

In Australia, public communication plays a critical role in creating an informed, engaged, and cohesive community. A well-crafted communication strategy ensures transparency, accessibility, and trust between the government and its citizens. As the nation faces the complexities of the digital age and evolving societal expectations, strategic public communication is essential to tackling emerging challenges and restoring confidence in governance.

The 3rd Annual Public Sector Comms Week is the premier event for communication and digital content leaders to collaborate, share insights, and drive innovation. The 2025 program will provide practical strategies for strengthening internal and external communications, leveraging digital tools and social media, implementing evidence-based approaches, integrating AI for tailored messaging, and equipping teams with the skills needed to meet modern challenges and foster innovation.

Attend this Summit and learn how to:

Strengthen organisational alignment and accelerate transformation through effective internal communications

Adapt to changing landscapes and public shifts with strategic external communications

Maximise impact and engagement through effective use of digital tools and social media

Leverage data analytics for greater efficiency and effectiveness with evidence-based communication strategies

Integrate AI for personalised and tailored messaging to enhance audience engagement and connection

Equip teams with skills to overcome modern challenges and drive innovation

2024 Speakers

Laurie Edwards
Formerly Communications Manager
Ministry for the Environment and Sport NZ
Andrea Lanthier-Seymour
Chief Communications Officer
City of Ottawa
Warren Kagarise
Digital Engagement Manager
King County, WA
Daniel Featherstone
Research Fellow, RMIT, Formerly GM
First Nations Media
Zack Seipert
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Central Utah Water Conservancy District
Corrie Macdonald
Principal Communication Officer (Internal/Corporate Communication)
Queensland Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water
Bonnie Szymczak
Head of Marketing and Communications
Haven Home Safe
Alexandra Magee
Executive Branch Manager, Communications, Engagement and Media, Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate
ACT Government 

Event features

The event program the schedule and flow of activities. It includes details such as keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, networking sessions, entertainment, and any other planned elements. The program should be designed to engage and captive the attendees.
Streams
Customise your learning journey with 3 inclusive streams encompassing all aspects of the industry, you can design a personalised schedule that maximises your time and experience.
Panel Discussions
Learn from expert panellists who will share their perspectives on emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities from the communications industry.
Case Studies
Gain valuable insights from industry experts through engaging case study sessions, designed to present solutions and learnings to key challenges in the industry.
Workshops
Deep dive into an interactive and intimate classroom style workshops with like-minded individuals and discuss key topics
Exhibition
Showcase your brand to senior comms and social media professionals from the public and private sector by exhibiting at our event.
Sponsoring
Elevate your brands visibility and choose from a wide range of sponsorship packages to expose your organisation to a diverse audience.
Networking
Connect with other industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow senior attendees as you contribute to a shared learning experience.
Testimonials
ABS
ABS
Senior Communications Officer
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"These conferences are important to remind us of the shared challenges (and successes) faced across the data feild. Coming together and sharing ideas paramount to improving the trade as a whole."
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Director Media and Public Affairs
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"The summit provided an opportunity to learn from the experience of government agencies balanced with an understanding of suppliers who provide directly relevant tolls and technologies."
AUSTRAC
AUSTRAC
Manager, Strategic Communications
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"Overall, an immersive experience and great opportunity to network with like minded people. Not a single minute was wasted and well organised."
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Who Should Attend

Sectors:

Federal Government

State Government

Local Government

Government Agencies

Universities

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Sponsorship opportunities

Be part of this event and be at the forefront to engage with decision-makers. Move forward with the desire to strengthen the use of comms in the Australian public sector.
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