AI Government Showcase 2026
The AI Government Showcase is back in 2026, bringing together APS leaders, practitioners, policy makers and Australian AI innovators.
This year’s Showcase will focus on the responsible delivery of AI in government and the practical implementation of the Australian Public Service AI Plan.
Explore real-world examples, emerging Australian capability and practical approaches to help agencies adopt and scale AI safely and responsibly.
Calling all Australian Public Sector (APS) employees and participants
National Convention Centre, Canberra. This is an in-person event.
Join government leaders, practitioners, policy makers and Australian AI innovators for a full day of practical insights, case studies, demonstrations and networking focused on the responsible adoption of AI across the public sector.
Explore the 2026 Showcase
Program
The full-day program will include keynote presentations, practical use cases, panel discussions, breakout sessions and networking opportunities.
Topics will include:
- moving from AI experimentation and pilots to safe, enterprise-scale adoption across government
- building APS workforce capability, readiness and organisational change
- responsible AI governance, assurance, accountability and human oversight
- strengthening cyber security, privacy, data quality and other foundations for trusted AI
- procurement, co-design and effective partnerships between government and Australian AI SMEs
- practical lessons from agency and whole-of-government AI implementation
- emerging AI capabilities, including agentic systems, and their implications for government service delivery.