Government Keynote Speaker
Responsible use of AI in Government Policy
Chris Fechner
Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation Agency
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring that AI is developed and used responsibly, ethically, and in a manner that promotes the well-being of Australians. It has set out principles for responsible AI use that prioritise ethical and responsible AI development and use. This presentation will explore how Australia’s overarching strategy seeks to embrace the benefits of these solutions, whilst remaining adaptable to future change, and all while building trust with stakeholders and the public.
4th December 9:30-10:00
University of Canberra Building 2 Level B Lecture Theatre 09
Biographical Sketch
Chris Fechner was appointed the Chief Executive Officer at the Digital Transformation Agency on 13 October 2021.
Chris is also the Head of the Digital Profession; he started his two-year term in January 2023.
Chris has extensive experience in state government services, focusing on large scale digital and ICT reform and transformation programs as well as implementing contemporary investment, contestability, and governance frameworks.
Before joining the Australian Public Service, Chris was the Queensland Government Chief Customer and Digital Officer throughout 2020 and 2021. Chris was previously the Chief Digital and Product Officer at Service NSW. Prior to that, Chris held a number of senior positions across the NSW and Queensland governments as well as in freight and rail organisations.
Chris holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Applied Science and Computing, both from the Queensland University of Technology.
As CEO, Chris is responsible for leading the DTA to ensure it delivers on the Government’s digital transformation agenda, in accordance with the agency’s executive order and the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.