Exploring diversity, equity and inclusion in Higher Education. As the Australian tertiary sector continues on a path of expansion with widening participation at the core of national policy and institutional mission, social inclusion has become an underpinning for university strategy. With the globalised environment reflected in the high diversity of campus populations, continuing efforts to embed equity, diversity and inclusion goals across th...

The purpose of this event is to foster better understanding of how agile software development methods are providing the basis for incremental and modular acquisition across Government, and to discuss the changing technology of modern information-intensive businesses and the implications these have for evolving Government approaches to streamlining IT. This Summit is a partnership between the AFEI ADAPT and the Carnegie Mellon University Softwa...

Public sector leaders are seeking to drive efficiency across their organizations—and those responsible for technology implementation and management are focused on maximizing available resources, from funding, to human capital, to IT infrastructures. Successful technologies are mission-driven, trusted, and integrated with agency policies, and they can evolve to incorporate innovation and best practices. With a focus on supporting effectiv...

SDN is just coming into its own. While it eventually may have a significant impact on networking, for now Federal agencies need to maintain the extensive installed networks in use today. It is expected that Federal IT professionals will gradually transition to SDN, as it has the potential to reduce requirements for proprietary, hardware-dependent services and would allow agencies to take advantage of virtual capabilities that enable more simpl...

Hear the latest, best-practice protocols for all areas of hospital security from facility design to technology to emergency preparedness and all other aspects of protective security. A Comprehensive Program Addressing: Early intervention via early reporting of disruptive, aggressive, and bullying behaviour to minimise work place violence An innovative training model to help clinicians, security and policy makers respond to the problems of chal...

IIR’s Hunter Valley Longwall Conference and Exhibition is Australia’s premier event for the underground coal industry Building on eleven years of excellence it’s rare that such a large gathering of underground coal operators come together under the one roof, providing a great opportunity to catch up with friends, industry leaders, former colleagues and longwall mining specialists. Learn, exchange ideas, gain new insights and...

Summary IBC's Local Government Pension Investment Forum is the leading annual conference for the local govt pensions community Description In 2012 over 275 delegates from the local government pensions and investment community gathered together in London to discuss the future of the LGPS as well as investment strategy and risk management in the current environment. 10 great reasons to attend IBC's 11th Annual Local Government Pension Investment...

On-Demand Broadcast Now Available! Click here to view this FREE On-Demand FCW Executive Briefing on the Cloud — and you will hear a discussion about the benefits of the Federal Cloud Computing Initiative (FCCI), the obstacles of implementing the OMB vision for Federal Cloud programs, current trends and primary drivers of Cloud adoption in government, and more! This virtual FCW Executive Briefing will provide a snapshot of where agencies...

Regional Airport Asset Management and Development Briefing Day is designed for local government managers to understand all the issues linked to regional airport management. Regional airports are of crucial social and economic importance for Australia's regional, rural and remote communities. Yet, operating, maintaining, safeguarding and developing existing aerodromes in a cost-effective and efficient manner, with limited management resources,...

The Social Finance Forum will focus on the ways in which Australia's social public infrastructure can grow and benefit from the developing financing strategies. The Social Finance Forum offers the occasion for Government, investors, service providers and NGOs to discuss leveraging their partnership to improve social outcomes. The two-day event will review the benefits of social service bonds, government opportunity and policy that supports the...