Agenda
“The Australian Economy in 2026”
19-20 October 2016
BizLab, Industry House, Canberra
Purpose: To promote dialogue and sense-making across the APS regarding the role of government in the emerging digital economy.
Aims:
- Raise awareness of emerging digital technologies, and global trends shaping the development and adoption of digital technology
- Explore and evaluate preliminary scenarios describing the impact of digital technologies on Australian business and economy
- Identify important strategic policy areas and initiatives that might help businesses embrace opportunities and manage risks associated with new and emerging digital technologies
Dress code: Start-up couture (jeans, sneakers, t-shirt… whatever)
Day 1
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
|
9am |
Arrival |
|
9.15 |
Welcome and intro |
|
9.45 |
Warm-up activity in breakout groups: Visions of the Australian economy in 2026 |
|
10.45 |
Morning tea (and demos) |
|
11.00 |
Making sense of the transformation |
|
11.30 |
Lessons from the front: Ignite talks and panel discussion |
|
12.30pm |
Lunch (and demos) |
|
1.15 |
Lessons from the front 2 (ignite talks) |
|
2.15 |
Lessons from the front 3 (ignite talks) |
|
3.15 |
Afternoon tea (and demos) |
|
3.30 |
Reflections |
|
4.30 |
Outline of day 2 More demos for those who can stay |
|
5.00 |
Day close |
Day 2
| Time | Item |
|---|---|
|
9am |
Arrival |
|
9.15 |
Reflections on day 1 |
|
10.00 |
Scenarios for Australian business/economy in 2026 |
|
10.45 |
Morning tea |
|
11.00 |
Scenarios session 2 |
|
11.45 |
Policy areas in focus |
|
12.30pm |
Lunch |
|
1.15 |
Breakout group discussions by policy area |
|
2.45 |
Large group plenary |
|
3.15 |
Afternoon tea |
|
3.30 |
Breakout group discussions: Setting priorities |
|
4.30 |
Sum up and next steps |
|
5.00 |
Day close |