Having trouble reading this email?                     View this email in your browser Good morning Two weeks ago I joined IPAA colleagues from across Australia at our National Conference in Darwin, themed 'Crossroads > Future Directions'. It was a great few days with delegates from all over the country coming together to explore challenges in public administration. I would like to congratulate the two ACT recipients of the 2019 National Fellow Awards, which were announced at the pre-conference gala dinner in Darwin. Frances Adamson, former IPAA ACT President and Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Liz Quinn, former IPAA ACT Councillor and Group Manager at the Australian Public Service Commission, were both recognised for their contribution.   Looking ahead we have a busy schedule between now and the end of the year, with some great events detailed below.  Drew Baker Chief Executive Officer IPAA ACT UPCOMING EVENTS INTERNATIONAL SERIES | DOING SYSTEMS IN SILOS TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER - UNSW CANBERRA IPAA is pleased to partner with the Australian National University and the University of New South Wales for an International Series event with Julian Corner, Chief Executive Officer of the Lankelly Chase Foundation (UK). Register now by contacting the IPAA team here. MAXIMISING VALUE FROM DATA THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER - NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA IPAA is pleased to partner with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for a half-day conference Maximising Value From Data: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges. Register now by contacting the IPAA team here. DESIGNING POLICY FOR DELIVERY WEDNESDAY 23 OCTOBER - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Join IPAA and the Canberra Evaluation Forum network for a discussion with a panel of experts on lessons learned through policy implementation and evaluation experiences. More information is available on our website here. DEMYSTIFYING CYBER SECURITY THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER - NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Join IPAA for an address by the Australian Signals Directorate’s Head of Cyber Security Centre, Rachel Noble PSM. Followed by a panel discussion to demystify cyber security, and explore its impacts on public administration. More information is available on our website here. 2019 WILLIAMS ORATION - DR MEGAN CLARK AC MONDAY 4 NOVEMBER - NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY IPAA is pleased to welcome Dr Megan Clark AC, Head of the Australian Space Agency, to deliver the 2019 Williams Oration. More information is available on our website here. IN CONVERSATION: SATYA NADELLA THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER - GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE IPAA invites you to join David Thodey AO and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, in a highly relevant conversation for the Australian Public Service about organisational transformation and cultural change. Ticketing will be managed centrally. More information is available on our website here. SAVE THE DATE: ADDRESS TO THE APS THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER, NATIONAL GALLERY OF AUSTRALIA IPAA is pleased to be partnering with the Australian Public Service Commission to deliver an Address to the Australian Public Service by Philip Gaetjens, Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. More information can be found our website here. NEWS AND INITIATIVES IPAA NATIONAL CONFERENCE CROSSROADS > FUTURE DIRECTIONS The 2019 IPAA National Conference was held from 25 - 27 September in Darwin, hosted by IPAA Northern Territory. Highlights from the three-day event are available on the national IPAA website here.  MINDHIVE | INSIGHT HACK 21 OCTOBER 2019 TO 16 NOVEMBER 2019 Public servants from all levels of government are invited to participate in a national Insight Hack on priority policy issues of local, state and national relevance. Share insights and collaborate with a national network of public services policy innovators. Learn more here. AMSRS | EVIDENCE, INSIGHTS AND BEYOND TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 2019 - NATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE The Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS) Conference Evidence, Insights and Beyond: Enhancing Government Policies, Programs and Services will examine how to enhance Government policies, programs and services. More information can be found here. IPAA RESOURCES  IN BRIEF | PUBLIC DATA We have updated our Public Data In Brief to coincide with the upcoming Maximising Value From Data conference. This In Brief introduces some key resources on the collection, generation and use of public data in Australia and can be found on our website here. RECENT EVENTS VALEDICTORY | DUNCAN LEWIS AO DSC CSC WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER - NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY IPAA was pleased to host a Valedictory Address by Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC, outgoing Director-General of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. The event was hosted by Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Secretary of The Treasury and IPAA ACT President. More event resources can be found on our website here. Click to view full video (45 minutes) (above L-R: Dr Steven Kennedy PSM, Daryl Quinlivan, Glenys Beauchamp PSM, Philip Gaetjens, Kerri Hartland, Jenny Lewis, Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC, Kathryn Campbell AO CSC, Mike Mrdak AO and Nick Warner AO PSM) (above L-R: Philip Gaetjens provided opening remarks, Kerri Hartland delivered a vote of thanks) (above: Dr Steven Kennedy PSM provides Duncan Lewis AO DSC CSC with a gift) PRIORITISING REFORM WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER - DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE IPAA hosted a Keynote Address presented by John Daley, Chief Executive Officer of the Grattan Institute. The event was hosted by Elizabeth Kelly PSM, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. A panel discussion followed with John, Elizabeth and Blair Comley PSM, Director of Port Jackson Partners. More event resources can be found on our website here. (above L-R: Blair Comley PSM, Elizabeth Kelly PSM and John Daley) (above L-R: Blair Comley PSM, Elizabeth Kelly PSM and John Daley during the panel discussion) PARTNERS IPAA EVENT RESOURCES You can access past event photos, videos, transcripts and more on the IPAA website. CLICK HERE KEEP IN TOUCH Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn Copyright © 2020 Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) ACT Division, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.