MAV Technology ‘Champions of Change’ National Annual Conference & Awards for Excellence will be held in Melbourne on 25-26 March 2020.

The MAV Technology Annual Conference is a 3-day event that explores the role of local government in a digital world. The event is targeted to a diverse government audience that includes directors, general managers, CEOs, Customer Experience and Business Transformation leaders, Information and Communications Technology leaders and elected officials.

We are expecting approximately 300 people from across Australia to participate. The plenary and social program is strengthened every year to increase and broaden the executive audience, to create a better understanding of ICT developments and opportunities, and to facilitate better business results for councils.

This year’s program will explore how councils are transforming local government to serve communities in the digital era. Topics will include emerging technologies, data ethics, data governance, customer experience, smart cities, collaborative ways of working, access, equity and diversity – and navigating the massive cultural change that all this will bring.

The first day of plenary programming will focus on leadership and will include metro and regional Council CEO panels and expert speakers from government and business. The second day of plenary programming will focus on operational excellence and will include case studies from Victorian, interstate and international councils.

The 2020 program will include international, national and local high-profile speakers, exhibitors and networking activities, details of which will be made available as they are confirmed.