An executive event by Microsoft and The Factor, tailored for government agencies modernising public-facing forms, case management, and AI-powered service delivery.

Date: 16th July, 2025 

Venue: Microsoft Office- Level 4, HWL Ebsworth Lawyers Building, 6 National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 

Time: 8:30am – 12:00pm 

Morning tea & networking lunch included. 

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for public sector leaders, including: 

  • Directors & Managers of Digital Transformation
  • Customer Service & Case Management Leaders
  • Policy & Compliance Teams
  • ICT & Innovation Specialists 

Agenda Highlights 

  • Modernising Public Portal Experiences
  • Case Management Innovation Showcase
  • AI Agent Demonstrations for Compliance & Decision Support
  • Interactive Knowledge Sharing with Peers & Experts 

 

Featured Speakers 

We’re bringing together leading voices in digital transformation, case management, and AI for government. 

Neil Hathaway

Executive, The Factor

Neil, an Executive at Factor with 20 years of experience in ICT strategy, delivery, and support. He specialises in integrating technology, delivery, and business outcomes. Neil leads App-Ops for Factor, our  application sustainment and enhancement service to help you get the most out of your apps.

 

Luke Kelly

Senior Product Manager, The Factor

Luke, is the lead Product Manager for Factor’s secure and accessible forms platform: FormFactor. With deep expertise in Microsoft technology, he specialises in developing and implementing solutions on Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and Azure, driving digital transformation outcomes across the public sector.

Kia Shakibaee

State Lead, The Factor

Kia is a State Lead at The Factor, responsible for technical architecture, quality assurance, and delivery leadership across major transformation projects. A Microsoft FastTrack Recognised Solution Architect, Kia brings deep expertise in Power Platform, Dynamics 365, and enterprise architecture, with over two decades of consulting experience across the public sector, finance, healthcare, and resources industries.

David Hearne

Business Applications Technical Specialist, Microsoft

David has over a decade of experience in helping organisations enhance their business efficiency through Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. His expertise spans both implementation and analysis, providing him with a unique perspective to identify and leverage technological opportunities. With the continuous advancements in AI across Microsoft’s platforms, David’s passion for transformation enables organizations to effectively harness AI to optimize their business processes.

 

Why Attend

Government agencies across Australia are rethinking how they deliver services — from simplifying online forms to accelerating complex application processing. This event will provide a clear, practical look at what’s possible right now with modern portals, smarter case management, and AI assistance. 

Whether you’re focused on improving citizen experience, meeting compliance requirements, or future-proofing your workflows, this event offers tools, ideas, and connections to help you lead change with confidence. 

You’ll walk away with: 

  • Insight into real-world innovations from Microsoft, Factor, and public sector peers. 
  • Demonstrations of how co-pilots can review submissions, summarise compliance, and assist in decision-making. 
  • Strategies to improve processing speed, transparency, and service quality. 
  • Connections with other agency leaders tackling similar transformation goals. 

 

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