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Canberra Manager’s Forum on AI, Accessibility and Impact

Date & Time

Thu, 3 Dec 2026, 11:30 am AEDT

Ends Thu, 3 Dec 2026, 2:00 pm AEDT

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Location

Canberra Rex Hotel

150 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT 2612, Braddon, ACT

Price

AUD 201.98–223.01

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About This Event

Explore how AI can support more accessible and inclusive government services at this Canberra forum marking the International Day of People with Disability. The discussion considers the opportunities, responsibilities and practical challenges of embedding accessibility in Australia’s evolving digital landscape.

Discussion topics

  • AI’s potential to reduce barriers and improve experiences for Australians
  • The role of lived experience and accessible technology
  • Responsible AI adoption across government
  • The future of digital government service delivery

Speakers

  • Rebecca Lee, CIO, DISR
  • Mark Sawade, CIO, ATO
  • Monita Lal, First Assistant Secretary, AI Delivery and Enablement Division, Department of Finance
  • Sam Chard PSM, Head of Division, DISR

The forum also includes networking with government and industry peers. Individual tickets and tables of ten are available.

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