GOVx 2026

Unlocking the Leadership X Factor

Some leadership lessons come from experience.

Others come from moments most of us hope we’ll never face.

What do you do when you’re leading through an unexpected crisis? Managing the aftermath of a national tragedy? Delivering one of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects? Driving AI transformation across government? Responding to intense media scrutiny while every decision is under the spotlight?

At GOVx 2026, you’ll hear directly from the leaders who lived these moments.

Across two days, you’ll go beyond the headlines to explore the decisions, challenges, and lessons behind some of the most significant events and transformations.

OVERVIEW

Unlocking the Leadership X Factor: Real Lessons from Leaders Who Led Through Complexity, Crisis, and Change

• Dive into high-impact case studies shaping the future of public service
• Build practical leadership capability to navigate uncertainty, risk, and reform
• Strengthen connections across agencies, jurisdictions, and sectors
• Spark new thinking to embed innovation, accountability, and long-term impact.

Alongside these powerful case studies, you’ll explore practical leadership topics including adaptive leadership, leading through uncertainty, building resilient teams, supporting mental wellbeing, harnessing neurodiversity, and turning strategy into action.

If you’re responsible for leading people, navigating complexity, or delivering outcomes in today’s public sector, GOVx will leave you with practical insights, fresh perspectives and leadership approaches you can apply long after the event.