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Join Kinetic IT for the launch of the inaugural Sovereign Technology Report featuring an exclusive fireside chat with former Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Honourable Julie Bishop. You'll also hear from an industry panel of public sector and critical infrastructure IT leaders and Kinetic IT's new CEO, Dean Langenbach, about the realities of modernising complex ecosystems while building and maintaining sovereign technology capability.

This virtual executive briefing for Australian IT and business leaders will bring both strategic and operational perspectives on how organisations are navigating sovereignty, risk and resilience in complex environments.

What is the #SovTechReport?
The inaugural Kinetic IT Sovereign Technology Report, developed in partnership with leading IT research and advisory firm ADAPT, provides a benchmark for public sector IT professionals to incorporate sovereignty into their 2026 strategy, and beyond. Don't miss out on this exclusive look at the key insights through the lens of active Australian IT and business leaders.

Executive Briefing With 
The Hon. Julie Bishop:
The Sovereign Approach Taking You From Complexity to Confidence

Jihad Zein
Global Head of IT Governance Risk & Assurance, Toll Group

With guest speakers:

The Hon. Julie Bishop
Former Minister for Foreign Affairs

When
Friday, 8th May 2026

Time

1 hour panel discussion

  • 12:00PM - 1:00PM AEST
  • 10:00AM - 11:00AM AWST

Session Details

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Topics:

  • Why sovereignty is shifting from policy to operational trust
  • The reality of continuous transformation with near-zero tolerance for disruption

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  • The impact of rising regulatory expectations, including SOCI
  • Why AI is fast becoming a sovereignty stress test
  • How partner selection directly influences sovereignty capability
  • Why public trust is now the ultimate measure of success
  •  The four dimensions of sovereign execution: 
    •  Control - Authority over systems, data and decisions 
    •  Accountability - Clear ownership and explicit responsibility 
    •  Resilience - Operate and recover through disruption 
    •  Evidence - Demonstrable security, compliance and transparency

What You Will Gain

A clearer perspective on how to:

  • Maintain control and accountability across complex hybrid environments
  • Strengthen assurance and resilience in real-world operating conditions
  • Sequence AI and modernisation initiatives responsibly
  • Select partners who can operate effectively under pressure and scrutiny
  • Make decisions that can be governed, explained and defended

Dean Langenbach 
Chief Executive Officer, Kinetic IT

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Who Should Attend

Senior business leaders across IT, procurement, finance, and strategy in:

  • Federal and State Government
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Utilities and Transport
  • Public Sector organisations managing complex environments

Jeff Goedecke
Chief Information Officer, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development Communications, Sport and the Arts, 

Shana Uhlmann
GM Technology, Perth Airport Pty Ltd

Jacqui Adams
Head of Digital Transformation & National Services, Kinetic IT