Healthcare 2040 Expo - Digital Impact Agenda
Healthcare 2040 Expo - Digital Impact Agenda Day 1
10:00 am - 10:10 am
Chairperson's Opening Remarks
10:10 am - 10:50 am
Keynote Panel Discussion: Moving Past the Pilot: Exploring Applied AI for Nationwide Impact
Mitch Burger -
Chief Insights Offcer,
Healthdirect
10:50 am - 11:20 am
International Keynote Presentation
11:20 am - 11:40 am
Reserved for Sponsor
11:40 am - 11:40 am
AI PROGRAM
11:40 am - 12:00 pm
Presentation & Demo: Creating A Virtual Assistant For Every Australian – Bridging The Gap Between Public Health, Self Care Advice And Simple Pathways To Care
Bettina McMahon -
Chief Executive Officer,
Healthdirect Australia
Amandeep Hansra - Chief Health Officer, Australian Digital Health Agency
In the age of generative AI, instant answers and advice are already at your fingertips, and Healthdirect want to ensure that all Australians have on-demand access to trustworthy health advice. Join Bettina McMahon, CEO of Healthdirect and Dr Amandeep Hansra, Chief Health Officer ADHA as they share the vision of a virtual assistant and what this means for the landscape of digital health in Australia.
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
Panel Discussion: Exploring Applied AI In Healthcare Settings – Where Are We And How Can Providers Take The Next Step?
Didir Imran -
Chief Medical Informatics Officer,
South East Healthcare
Stefan Harrer - Director, AI for Science, CSIRO Data61
Anuj Saraogi - Senior Executive Leader (SES level) Customer Engagement Services, ACT Government
Andrew Blanch - Clinical Director, eHealth Queensland
Hayden McComb - Nursing Director, eHealth Queensland
Many organisations, or individual clinicians, are utilising AI to save time and create efficiencies in day to day workloads throughout the healthcare industry. However, we’re still at a point where regulation isn’t quite keeping up, and so some organisations are reticent to support widespread use of AI. On the flip side, many bleeding-edge solutions are ready and waiting to revolutionise the healthcare industry as we know it. Join this panel to hear experts discuss how AI can make a difference in healthcare today, and how the industry takes the next step.
Anuj Saraogi
Senior Executive Leader (SES level) Customer Engagement ServicesACT Government
12:40 pm - 1:00 pm
Reserved for Sponsor
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Presentation: Building Confidence In AI: Safety, Equity, And Transparency In Action At Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand
Cheng Kai (CK) Jin -
Director of Artificial Intelligence Laboratory,
Te Whatu Ora Health NZ
Health New Zealand’s approach to AI continues to evolve, focusing on embedding trust through ethical governance, inclusive design, and practical implementation. Emphasis is placed on integrating AI into clinical workflows, improving digital literacy, and ensuring transparency, clinical safety, sustainability and consumer consent. The talk will discuss AI initiatives that is occurring in Health New Zealand with a focus on:
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Presentation: Advancing Robotic Surgery: AI-Driven Skill Assessment and Outcome Prediction at Cedars-Sinai
Joshua Kovoor -
Future Health Fellow,
Adelaide University
1:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Cyber Security & Governance Program
1:40 pm - 2:20 pm
Panel Discussion: Cybersecurity as a Leadership Imperative: Embedding Digital Trust at the Executive Level
Luke Johnson -
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer,
Victorian Department of Health
Saad Butt - Adjunct Research Fellow, James Cook University
Roshan Fernandes - Information Security and Risk Manager, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm
Presentation: Designing Digital Health That Works: Tasmania’s Design Governance Framework for Inclusive Innovation
John Lambert -
Chief Clinical Information Officer,
Department of Health Tasmania
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm
International Presentation: Unlocking Data, Analytics and True Interoperability for Smarter Care at Vancouver Coastal Care
Johanna Bonilla -
Associate Chief Medical Information Officer,
Vancouver Coastal Health
3:00 pm - 3:40 pm
Panel Discussion: Digital Governance: Embedding A Flexible And Future-Proof Framework
Melissa Pollard -
Executive Manager of Digital Health and Technology,
Hunter New England and Central Coast PHN
Melissa TInsley - Associate Director, NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation
Tony Hutton - Insights & Analytics Manager, NSW Health
As healthcare rapidly adopts digital technologies, governance frameworks must evolve to protect patients, support innovation, and maintain public trust. Join our expert panel to dive into the challenges and opportunities of digital governance in Australian healthcare, exploring how to create adaptive policies and ethical standards that enable transformation without compromising safety or equity.
Melissa Pollard
Executive Manager of Digital Health and TechnologyHunter New England and Central Coast PHN
3:40 pm - 3:40 pm
Virtual Care & Telehealth Program
3:40 pm - 4:00 pm
Presentation: Partnering with Consumers to Shape Virtual Care
Reema Harrison -
Professor,
Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
4:00 pm - 4:40 pm
Panel Discussion: Integrating Virtual And Telehealth Into Healthcare Pathways
Tim Shaw -
Professor of Digital Health,
The University of Sydney
Karol Petrovska - Director, Virtual care, NSW Ministry of Health
Aline Coulson - Digitise Program Director, Epworth
Darren Daff - Nursing director Partnerships and Design, SA Health
Jane Leong - Director and Development, Australian Centre for AI in Medical Innovation
Virtual and telehealth services have surged, but how do we move beyond isolated digital visits to truly integrated care pathways that ensure seamless, continuous care for patients? Join to explore practical strategies, technological innovations, and system-level changes needed to embed virtual care into everyday healthcare journeys for a truly hybrid health system.
4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
Presentation: Virtual Services and Telehealth Innovation at Metro North
Jason Brown -
Chief Digital Health Officer,
Metro North Health
Metro North Health is pioneering the future of healthcare delivery through virtual services, integrating telehealth across emergency and specialty care. Jason Brown, Chief Digital Officer, will explore Metro North’s statewide virtual emergency program and the rollout of virtual telestroke services, highlighting how technology enables faster, more efficient, and equitable patient care.
5:00 pm - 5:20 pm
Presentation: St Vincent’s Mission For Virtual & Home Care at Scale
Dean Jones -
National Director, St Vincent’s at Home and St Vincent's Virtual,
St Vincent's Health Australia NSW Facilities
Australia’s private health system faces mounting pressure to evolve funding models and service delivery beyond the hospital walls. St Vincent’s Health Australia, with its integrated network across public, private, and aged care, is responding with an ambitious acceleration plan to become the nation’s leading not-for-profit provider of out-of-hospital and virtual care. Join Dean Jones to learn:
Dean Jones
National Director, St Vincent’s at Home and St Vincent's VirtualSt Vincent's Health Australia NSW Facilities
5:20 pm - 5:30 pm
Closing Remarks
Healthcare 2040 Expo - Digital Impact Stage Agenda Day 2
9:30 am - 9:40 am
Opening Remarks
9:40 am - 10:20 am
Keynote Panel Discussion: From Digital Strategy to System-Wide Impact
10:20 am - 10:40 am
Presentation: Australia’s Learning Health System: Augmenting System and Workforce Capabilities With Digital and Data
- Exploring the data sharing legislation and what this means for providers, clinicians and patients alike
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Reserved for Sponsor
11:00 am - 11:00 am
Digital Literacy
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Presentation: Staying Ahead Of The Curve: How To Prep Your Health System For The Digital Natives Of The Future
Frank Tracey -
Chief Executive,
Children’s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
Building a seamlessly digital health system means more than getting paper processes online - it requires a bold, holistic reimagining of care. While many leaders continue to grapple with bolstering digital literacy today, it is equally important to look beyond the now at what healthcare will look like once patients, family members and employees are 100% digitally native – as this day is not far away. Join Frank Tracey shares how Children’s Health Queensland is embracing a digital-first future by drawing inspiration from leading innovations across other industries to create a system that will work for the next generation of patients, families and workforce.
11:20 am - 11:40 am
Reserved for Sponsor
11:40 am - 12:20 pm
Panel Discussion: Improving Digital Literacy In Healthcare – Exploring Key Success Factors, Roadblocks And Recommendations To Bolster The Hybrid Healthcare Landscape
Adi Gafni -
Senior Director, Digital Health,
Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
As heath service providers throughout the country work their way through multi-year digital transformations, and projects such as NSW’s SDPR begin roll-outs, it’s undeniable that the digital wave is well and truly through the healthcare sector. For these transformations to have maximum effect and improve patient outcomes, the workforce throughout the healthcare sector must be capable of utilising the tools and programs now available to them. Join this session to discover how senior leaders across the healthcare sector are encouraging digital literacy and upskilling their workforce today:
Adi Gafni
Senior Director, Digital HealthChildren's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
12:20 pm - 12:20 pm
DATA & INTEROPERABILITY PROGRAM
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Unlocking Healthcare's Data Potential: Strategies for True Interoperability
Kate Ebrill -
Manager, Business Development and Product,
CSIRO
Sandra Cook - Executive Group Manager Digital Health Records, ACT Health
Gareth Sherlock - Acting Portfolio Director, Department of Health Tasmania
Data sharing is critical for connected, patient-centred healthcare, yet Australia faces persistent challenges with fragmented systems and inconsistent standards. Despite national efforts, interoperability remains limited, hindering seamless access to comprehensive patient information. Join experts as they explore the technical, policy, and organisational barriers blocking effective data exchange across public and private sectors. How can collaboration among stakeholders break down silos and unlock the full potential of healthcare data to improve outcomes and system efficiency?
1:00 pm - 1:20 pm
Presentation: The Right Data to the Right Person: The Next Step for a Digitally-Enabled Hospital
Gordon Bingham -
Chief Nursing Information Officer,
Alfred Health
- Establishing best practice for digital workflows
1:20 pm - 1:40 pm
Presentation: EMR Implementation across Queensland Correctional Services: Enhancing Medication Safety and Health Equity for People in Custody
Jason Sawtell -
Chief Digital Officer,
West Moreton Health
EMR implementation across Queensland Correctional Services is transforming healthcare delivery for people in custody. The initiative enhances medication safety, reduces errors, and ensures continuity of care in a complex environment. This session will highlight lessons learned, challenges overcome, and the broader implications for system-wide integration.
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm
Presentation: Improving Equity Through Building Trust in Health Information – Doing Data Better for All Australians
Sarah White -
Chief Executive Officer,
Jean Hailes for Women's Health
Trust is the foundation of effective healthcare, and trustworthy information is at the core. Yet, in an era of misinformation and fragmented communication, confidence in health data and advice and health care professionals is being tested. This session explores how Australia’s health services can strengthen trust in the information they collect, share and use to guide care.
