The 2024 Technology For Social Justice Conference was a major success! Our thanks to all of this year's speakers for their wonderful presentations and valued insights.
8:00am - 9:00am
REGISTRATION / NETWORKING / COFFEE CART
9:00am - 9:30am
OPENING / WELCOME TO COUNTRY
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Welcome to Country: Elder Tony Garvey, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Representative
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Welcome from Infoxchange: David Spriggs – CEO, Infoxchange
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Sector Welcome: The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP – Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury
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Welcome from the Victorian Government: Prathayana Chandrakumar – Senior Manager, Digital Technologies, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
9:30am - 10:00am
OPENING KEYNOTE: Technology for Social Justice: Navigating New Digital Frontiers and Our True North
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Sarah Davies AM – Chair, ACNC Advisory Board / CEO, Alannah & Madeline Foundation
10:00am - 10:55am
PANEL: New Digital Frontiers: The Threats and Opportunities for the NFP Sector
Moderator: Brad Howarth – Independent Communications Specialist
Featuring:
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Hang Vo – President, ACOSS / CEO, Sacred Heart Mission
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Nila Sarma – Partner CTO, Microsoft
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Prof. Julian Thomas – Director, ARC Centre of Excellence / Chairperson, ACCAN
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Patrick Callihan – CEO, Tech Impact
11:00am - 11:30am
MORNING BREAK
11:30am - 12:00pm
FIRESIDE CHAT: Social Impact in the AI Era
Featuring:
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David Spriggs – CEO, Infoxchange
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Meli Kaplan – Snr Design Architect & Industry Lead, Health & Human Services, Microsoft
12:00pm - 1:00pm
PANEL: Effective and Ethical Use of AI in the NFP Sector
Moderator: Matthew Schulz – Journalist/Editor, Institute of Community Directors Australia
Featuring:
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Judy Slatyer MAICD – Lead, Responsible AI Think Tank, National AI Centre
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Jessica Wilson – CEO, Good Things Foundation Australia
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Lee Schofield – Co-Founder, Future For Now
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Chris Povey – CEO, Justice Connect
1:00pm - 1:45pm
LUNCH
1:45pm - 2:15pm
FIRESIDE CHAT: Getting the most out of your data
Featuring:
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Barry Sandison – Research Fellow, Australian National University
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Patrick Callihan – CEO, Tech Impact
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Dr Kristen Moeller-Saxone – Data Catalyst Network Lead, Infoxchange
2:15pm - 3:00pm
PANEL: Incorporating Lived Experience into Delivery
Moderator: Irith Williams – Inclusive Researcher & Designer, OZeWAI
Featuring:
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Elvis Martin – Youth Advocate
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Jo SzczepaÅ„ska – Co-design Advocate
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Katy Southall – Head, Humanitech, Australian Red Cross
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Dr Simone Casey – Senior Project Officer, Economic Justice Australia
3:00pm - 3:30pm
AFTERNOON BREAK
3:30pm - 4:00pm
FIRESIDE CHAT: Trends and Opportunities in Brand, Digital Fundraising and Community
Featuring:
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Alecia Hancock – Founder, Alecia Hancock Consulting
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Kate VanderVoort – CEO & Founder, Social Mediology
4:00pm - 5:00pm
PRESENTATION / Q&A: Top Tips for Digital Transformation
Featuring:
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Marcus Harvey – Manager, Digital Transformation Hub, Infoxchange
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Alison Ramsay – Chief Technology Officer, Infoxchange
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Sherry Swanson – Strategic Project and Product Manager, VACCHO
5:00pm - 5:15pm
CLOSING ADDRESS
6:00pm - 8:00pm
AUSTRALIAN NOT-FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY AWARDS 2024
A prestigious 2-hour evening networking event on Level 43 of Telstra Corporate Centre featuring the presentation of Infoxchange’s Australian Not-For-Profit Technology Awards 2024. Network with thought leaders, technology experts and sector organisations - with drinks and canapes in hand and a 360 degree view of the city at sunset.