Government Technology Review's 2nd Annual Cloud Computing Forum 2012 picks on key themes about cloud computing and virtualisation. This is Australia's only dedicated cloud forum. The 2012 theme tracks major moves within Federal, State and Local Government - in Australia and internationally - to deploy cloud services utilising third-party solutions and services. Interest is also high in this platform from other sectors, including higher education, financial services, healthcare, insurance, media and broadcasting, legal, and IT/telecommunications sectors.  [see more...]

The Seventh Australian Road Engineering and Maintenance Conference 2012 will alert local government road engineers, councillors, managers, as well as consultants, contractors and suppliers about the most important new developments and issues in roads and their environs. This long running annual roads conference is now well established and provides an opportunity for you to interact with hundreds of your peers. What sets this conference apart is its practical presentations and workshops. [see more...]

The national Local Government OHS and Risk Management Conference will be staged at the Novotel Brighton Beach, Sydney, on the 7th and 8th of March 2012. As Australian councils face an increasingly complex risk environment with limited resources, this national event will provide attendees with the latest advice about leading local government risk management and safety practices - information attendees can then apply within their own organisations to minimise risk, improve safety and reduce exposure to liabilities. [see more...]

The Cloud Computing for Local Government forum is tailored especially for local government agencies that are struggling to manage the cost of running ICT infrastructure. This one-day forum offers a step-by-step guide for IT professionals within Local Government about the pros and cons of cloud services and applications. This forum goes behind the marketing hype to clarify just how Local Government will benefit from cloud services, while streamlining program and service delivery. [see more...]

As the popularity of social media continues to grow, so too does the need for the public sector to develop a social media presence and connect with the community through these communication channels. The Social Media for the Public Sector Conference will present practical information and case studies showcasing the successful use of social media and provide attendees with a vital resource that case be used to build their organisation´s social media presence. [see more...]

The Public Sector Business Solutions Show is for anyone working within the Public Sector who needs to find solutions to enable better delivery of programs and services. What sets this show apart is that all exhibitors and speakers will focus on the unique needs and demands of the public sector professional. The event is dedicated to helping the three tiers of government, and the wider public sector, deliver better public services, more efficiently and effectively. [see more...]

In an increasingly competitive labour market it is imperative that public sector employers implement strategies to position themselves as an employer of choice in order to attract, recruit and retain skilled personnel. The Public Sector Recruitment and Retention Conference 2012 will provide expert advice about how to identify, design and implement successful workforce planning strategies to meet the unique recruitment and retention challenges faced by the public sector. [see more...]