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2018 EngageTech Forums

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2018 Forums

Sydney, Australia

Wellington, New Zealand

The 2019 EngageTech Forum will be held in Auckland on 15 May.

2019 Forum
SUPPORTING PARTNERS

An interactive forum to help government staff find the right technology for engagement

In 2018 engage2 ran two EngageTech Forums, the first in Wellington New Zealand on 28th August and the second on the 1st November in Sydney Australia.

During these Forums participants discussed the full spectrum of technologies available for consultation and engagement and shared how they are using them. They also heard from peers using technology to transform the way governments organisations engage and saw speed demos from some of New Zealand and Australia’s leading engagement technology providers. The sponsors, partners and speakers involved in these Forums are shown on this page.

The use cases, lessons and tips shared by participants in these Forums were collated into post-event reports for everyone involved. engage2 is also preparing a public report summarising what we observed across the two Forums.

The 2019 EngageTech Forums will be held on the 15th May in Auckland. Get in touch if you would like to be involved.

SPONSORS




EngageTech 2018 Australia speakers

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MARTIN STEWART-WEEKS
Public Purpose Facilitator,  advisor on government policy, technology and innovation.

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DAWN ROUTLEDGE
Executive Director Policy & Innovation at Department of Finance, Services and Innovation

EngageTech Forum 2018

PIA ANDREWS
Executive Director for Digital Government at NSW Department of Finance, Services and Innovation

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IAIN KENDAL
Acting Manager, Strategic Policy Branch, The Australian Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Amelia loye speaker, facilitator, trainer at conferences, curates engaging events, designs training and facilitates workshops for communities and social innovators around Australia and overseas.

AMELIA LOYE
Founder and Managing Director of engage2

EngageTech Forum 2018

ALISON CROCKER
Director of Community Relations, NSW Department of Industry

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ELIZABETH TYDD
NSW Information Commissioner

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YVETTE ANDREWS
Manager, Strategic Community Consultation at City of Sydney

EngageTech 2018 New Zealand speakers

ELIZABETH EPPEL
(B.Sc M.Ed(Admin) PhD)
Senior Research and Teaching Fellow in the School of Government, Victoria University

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KENNETH AIOLUPOTEA
Head of Citizen Engagement and Insights, Auckland Council

Amelia loye speaker, facilitator, trainer at conferences, curates engaging events, designs training and facilitates workshops for communities and social innovators around Australia and overseas.

AMELIA LOYE
Founder and Managing Director of engage2

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CHRISTINE BENNETT
General Manager, Government Information Services, The Department of Internal Affairs

SIMON WRIGHT
Partner at Public Engagement Projects and teacher of EGOV 503: ICT-enabled Public Engagement at Victoria University

DIANE OWENGA
Programme Director, The Policy Project at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

Recommended for government staff and leaders

This practical and engaging program allows public servants to understand technological changes within government. They can also learn how to improve public engagement through innovation and effective technologies.

Anyone in government who wants to improve their engagement through technology especially those who manage:

  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Community consultation
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Online engagement
  • Community management

  • Policy development
  • Urban and regional planning
  • Placemaking
  • Program delivery

  • Web managers
  • Social media
  • Data analytics
  • Public relations

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What participants said about the EngageTech Forum

  • It’s not just talking heads. It’s very engaging, very participatory, lots of round tables. You’re constantly meeting new people and having new discussions.

    - Alex ManchesterOBS

  • It was great to benefit from such a broad range of experience that people have had across different organisations.

    - Alexis StarkeyDepartment of Planning & Infrastructure

  • It’s good that we did lots of workshops where you are sharing ideas with people and it gives you a practical platform, a practical understanding of the materials.

    - Cal GrayDepartment of Premier & Cabinet

  • It was great to see our clients sharing their lessons with others and as a sponsor we got to really interact with delegates rather than be on the outskirts looking in.

    - Jess Whittaker Head of Digital at iSentia

  • I think one of the most important things I’ve learnt today is how many really good tools there are for social media engagement with the community.

    - Stuart CohenOffice of Environment & Heritage

  • It was a chance to encourage and support staff looking to innovate – and sharing lessons and experiences is key. I know everyone will be looking forward to seeing the report and hearing everyone’s ideas.

    - Anne MoffatExecutive Director of State Services QLD Department of Premier and Cabinet

  • Today’s been a great way to get an overview of the various methodologies for engaging with community and stakeholders.

    - Chloe BeeversLocal Government NSW

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