4th Annual

Public Sector Comms Week

Strengthening trust, connection and capability across public sector communications

  • 12 - 14 May, 2026
  • Rex Hotel, Canberra
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3 Streams

Internal
Communication

Building engaged and future-ready internal communications teams

External
Communication

Strengthening public trust and credibility through strategic external communications

Social Media
and Digital

Driving impact and engagement through digital tools, and social media

About this event

Event overview

The 4th Annual Public Sector Comms Week is Australia’s leading gathering for government communication professionals. Over three days, the event brings together 250+ public sector communicators from all levels of government to strengthen trust, build capability, and elevate the impact of public communication.

Delegates will gain practical insights into translating complex policy, managing crises, countering misinformation, and building community confidence, all while navigating tighter budgets and increasing expectations. The program delivers actionable tools across three streams: External Communications, Internal Communications, and Digital & Social Media. 

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Key Themes

Attend the Summit and learn how to:

Align internal and external communication to deliver a unified public voice

Build agile, resilient teams that can adapt to shifting priorities and manage crises with confidence

Harness AI and emerging technologies to drive efficiency and creativity

Enhance inclusivity by engaging diverse and hard-to-reach audiences through community-driven strategies

Strengthen public trust and social license through transparent communication and meaningful community engagement

Key Speakers

2026 Speakers

Bryan Heck
City Manager
City of Springfield, Ohio
Lillian Govus
Director of Communications and Public Engagement
Buncombe County Government (US)
Bronwyn Pollock
Director of Climate Change and Energy Strategic Communications
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Zoe Linnane
Assistant Director, Content & Communications
Defence Australia 
Jasmine Huynh
Assistant Director, Media
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Dijanna Ratajkoski
Assistant Secretary, Communication
Department of Education
Timothy Price
Social Media Manager
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Blair Speedy
Head of External Communications
Airservices Australia 

Key Speakers

2026 Speakers

Bryan Heck
City Manager
City of Springfield, Ohio
Lillian Govus
Director of Communications and Public Engagement
Buncombe County Government (US)
Bronwyn Pollock
Director of Climate Change and Energy Strategic Communications
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Zoe Linnane
Assistant Director, Content & Communications
Defence Australia 
Jasmine Huynh
Assistant Director, Media
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Dijanna Ratajkoski
Assistant Secretary, Communication
Department of Education
Timothy Price
Social Media Manager
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Blair Speedy
Head of External Communications
Airservices Australia 
Susan Bogle
Senior Science Communications Manager
ANSTO
Chloe Peppler
Director, External Communications
AUSTRAC
Jillian Harding
Director, Executive and Internal Communication
Services Australia
Emily Holborow
Director Strategic Communications
Australian Financial Security Authority 
Bella Ajaj
Assistant Director Media
Australian Maritime Safety Authority 
Allan Hobbs
Assistant Director – Internal Communications
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission
Bonnie Johnson
Acting Branch Manager, Executive and Communications
Australian Research Council
Laura White
Acting Director, Internal Communications and Media
Geoscience Australia
Belinda Merhab
Director, Communications and Engagement
Infrastructure Australia 
Rachel Lee
Social Media Manager
CSIRO 
Annabelle Hudson
Director Strategic Communications
IGWC 
Melissa Martin
Strategic Communications and Engagement
South Australia Department for Environment & Water
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