Conference program
The ITAC program is designed to inspire and offers in-depth exploration of sector innovation with practical sessions tackling the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities
Through deep dives into industry trends to practical session on operational excellence this program has something for every innovator. Explore cutting-edge technology, stay updated on the latest government digital and data strategy, and uncover evidence based innovative approaches that are raising the bar in supporting quality of life for older people. With a rich and diverse agenda, you’ll gain actionable insights and strategies to help drive success in your organisation.
Anders Sorman-Nilsson
Global Futurist and Innovation Strategist
Dr Catherine Ball
Scientific Futurist, Tech Influencer, Author, Champion of Diversity, Robotics Expert, Associate Professor
Stephen Johnston
Fellow, Healthy Longevity, SOMPO Digital Lab and Looking Forward Newsletter
| Day One - Wednesday 12 March 2025 | |||
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| 9.00am | Welcome & opening of conference | Dr George Margelis, Chief Technology Advisor, Ageing Australia | |
| 9.10am | Welcome to country | Elder Tony Garvey, Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung | |
| Innovative thinking: Redefining ageing well for the future | |||
9.15am | The courage to innovate: navigating a converging future | Anders Sorman-Nilsson, Global Futurist and Innovation Strategist | |
10.05am | Strategic innovation think tank | Paul Hawkins, Chief Combobulator, Crazy Might Work | |
10.15am | Digital transformation in aged care government plan and activity | Fay Flevaras, Chief Digital Information Officer – Digital Services, Department of Health and Aged Care | |
| 10.45am | Platinum sponsor address | Michael Castro, Director, Cloud Aged Care | |
| 10.50am | Morning Tea | ||
| Sector Data and Digital Transformation: Looking Ahead This session will provide insight into data and digital strategies that are driving change for the sector | |||
| 11.20am | Platinum sponsor address | Ben Woolley, CEO, Redmap | |
| 11.25am | Integrating digital health, enhancing quality care | Karen Booth, Chief Clinical Advisor - Nursing, Australian Digital Health Agency | |
| 11.40am | FHIRing up Aged Care – enabling connected care through Sparked | Kate Ebrill, Interoperability Lead AEHRC CSIRO , National Lead Sparked FHIR Accelerator, CHIA, FAIDH | |
| 11.55am | Organisational digital transformation – foundations for success | Regan Stathers, Chief Infrastructure Officer, Whiddon | |
| 12.10pm | Panel: positioning for the future | Facilitator: Roald Versteeg, General Manager Policy & Advocacy, Ageing Australia Fay Flevaras, Chief Digital Information Officer – Digital Services, Department of Health and Aged Care Regan Stathers, Chief Infrastructure Officer, Whiddon Kate Ebrill, Interoperability Lead AEHRC CSIRO , National Lead Sparked FHIR Accelerator, CHIA, FAIDH Emma Cook, Assistant Secretary, Digital Reform Branch, Department of Health and Aged Care | |
| 12:55pm | Platinum sponsor address | Tate Johnson, Chief Technology Officer, The Lookout Way | |
| 1.00pm | Lunch Break | ||
| Digital Maturity in Aged Care: Paving the Way explores strategies and best practices for enhancing digital capabilities and fostering innovation across the sector | |||
| 2.00pm | Supporting the future digital workforce | Dr Louise Schaper, PhD FIAHSI FAIDH CHIA BScOT(Hons) | |
| 2.15pm | A provider perspective in building workforce capability | Dr Nic Woods, National Director, Digital Health & Technology, Calvary Health Care | |
| 2.30pm | Panel on workforce digital capability and maturity | Facilitator: Belinda Allen, General Manager Services & Sector Capacity, Ageing Australia Dr Louise Schaper, PhD FIAHSI FAIDH CHIA BScOT(Hons) Dr Nic Woods, National Director, Digital Health & Technology, Calvary Health Care Kendall Kilbride, General Manager IT Transformation, mecwacare Jonathan Jackson, General Manager Transformation mecwacare | |
| 3.15pm | Afternoon Tea | ||
| 4.00pm | Innovative digital models of care | Dr Silvia Pfeiffer PhD GAICD, Chief Product Officer, CARED | |
| 4.30pm | Modernising home care operating models: How AI and assistive technology are driving efficiency, financial sustainability, and inclusive care | Johan Locke, AI and Assistive Technology Projects Manager, Australian Multicultural Community Services | |
| 6.30pm | Conference dinner and ITAC Awards | ||
| Day Two - Thursday 13 March 2025 | |||
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| 9.00am | Welcome to day two | Dr George Margelis, Chief Technology Advisor, Ageing Australia | |
| 9.05am | CEO address | Tom Symondson, CEO, Ageing Australia | |
| 9.35am | Emerge: shaping tomorrow’s technologies for a better world. | Dr Catherine Ball, Scientific Futurist, Tech Influencer, Author, Champion of Diversity, Robotics Expert, Associate Professor | |
| 10.30am | Morning tea | ||
| Concurrent Sessions | |||
| Concurrent 1 – strategic innovation thought leaders share how strategic innovation can support the transformation of business models for success. | |||
11.00am | Cultural convergence: strategic innovation to unite merged organisations | Carolyn Bell, Executive Director, Transition & Integration, Silverchain | |
11.30am | Seamless synergy: technology integration during growth and change | Alex Aidar, IT Deliver Manager, BaptistCare | |
12.00pm | Future-proofing your organisation: essential strategies for information governance and risk management in the digital age | Scott Lawton, CEO, IT Integrity | |
| Concurrent session 2 - innovating for tomorrow: research and development in aged care Discover cutting-edge research and development initiatives that are driving advancements and improving quality of life in the aged care sector. | |||
| 11.00am | An evidence based framework to implement technology in home care | Professor Tanya Davison, Director, Research Discovery, Silverchain Associate Professor Frances Batchelor, Director, Clinical Gerontology, National Ageing Research Institute | |
| 11.30am | Leveraging notes, observations, and assessments with AI for improved outcomes for older people | Professor Karin Verspoor, Dean of the school of computing technologies, RMIT University | |
| 12.00pm | Transformative approaches to change management and telehealth Implementation for enhanced care of older adults: defining excellence | Mel White, Quality Director, Bupa Aged Care Australia | |
| 12:30pm | Lunch Break | ||
| Leveraging data for impact will explore how data-driven strategies can significantly enhance the effectiveness and quality of aged care services. | |||
| 1.45pm | Data-driven enhancements in aged care: unlocking insights for better outcomes | Louise York, Group Head for Community Services, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare | |
| 2.00pm | Why a sustainable aged care system needs standards and standardised functional assessment | Annette Schmiede, CEO DHCRC Tim Blake, Technical Advisor, DHCRC | |
| 2.15pm | Why data science projects fail - creating a path to success | Dr Evan Shellshear, CEO, Ubidy | |
| 2.30pm | The AI advantage - understanding the transformative potential of AI | George Gouzounis, AI Adoption in Aged Care, CulturalQ | |
| 2.45pm | Panel session: Unlocking the power of data: Standardised data insights and AI to revolutionise aged care in Australia | Facilitator: Annette Schmiede, CEO DHCRC Louise York, Group Head for Community Services Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Dr Evan Shellshear, CEO, Ubidy George Gouzounis, AI Adoption in Aged Care, CulturalQ Tim Blake, Technical Advisor, DHCRC | |
| 3.30pm | Afternoon Tea | ||
| 4.00pm | What does the future of ageing look like? | Stephen Johnston, Fellow, Healthy Longevity, SOMPO Digital Lab and Looking Forward Newsletter | |
| 4.45pm | Conference close | Dr George Margelis, Chief Technology Advisor, Ageing Australia | |