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The Hatchery
Phone
1300918334Website
https://the-hatchery.coDate
- February 18 - 19, 2026
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- All Day
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- National Convention & Exhibition Centre Canberra
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Public Sector Executive Leadership Summit
Decisive leadership in complex times
Modern government demands leaders who can think strategically, act decisively, and adapt fast.
The Public Sector Executive Leadership Summit convenes senior leaders from federal and state government for an exclusive forum exploring the complex challenges facing executive leaders.
Through thought-provoking keynotes, real-world scenarios, and peer discussions, delegates will challenge assumptions, refine strategic judgment, and explore approaches to drive transformation, influence policy, harness technology, and lead high-performing teams. Walk away with actionable frameworks and insights to make high-impact decisions, strengthen organisational outcomes, and lead with confidence across complex government environments.
This program has been developed in consultation with a senior advisory panel of experienced SES leaders, ensuring it addresses the real challenges, priorities and opportunities facing government executives today.
Your event experience
Engage with Senior Government Leaders: Connect with SES peers shaping policy and strategy
Practical, High-Calibre Program: Scenario-based workshops, panels, and peer discussions designed for senior executives
Explore Emerging Trends & Risks: Gain insight into technology, policy shifts, and challenges shaping government
Network Across Jurisdictions: Build lasting professional connections with senior leaders from federal and state government
Take Away Actionable Strategies: Leave with insights and approaches to apply immediately in complex environments
Key Learnings
- Navigate Complexity & Influence with Integrity: Lead confidently through uncertainty, crises and change while shaping outcomes across government
- Think & Act Transformationally: Elevate leadership capability to influence systems and navigate them successfully to deliver real impact
- Scenario-Ready Leadership: Prepare for operational and strategic challenges through practical, real-world decision-making
- Harness Innovation & Manage Risk: Turn emerging technologies, including AI, into public value while balancing innovation with accountability and security
- Build Resilient Teams & Networks: Lead diverse, high-performing teams through challenge and change, while strengthening cross-jurisdictions and agency
Who will attend
The Summit is designed for senior executive leaders across Commonwealth and State Governments.
