GovTech & Public Sector
Social Media for Government Summit Australia 2026
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- November 2026
- Organiser
- CommsRoom
- Industry
- GovTech & Public Sector
Who attends
The audience
Great opportunity to learn and network for newcomers and even mid-career social media managers in government.
As described by the organiser
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Design
- Marketing
- Media
- Social Media
- Government
- Digital Media
- Future
- Renewable
- Career
- Strategy
- Content
- Employment
On stage
Speakers
- Sean O’ByrneHead of Social Media, Special Broadcasting Service
- Benjamin MarshallSocial Media Manager, Victorian Department of Health
- Kaitlin CookSocial Media Communications Coordinator, Queensland Police
- Isabelle WhitingtonMedia and Social Media Planning Manager, Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Jeremy BowellTransport for NSW
- Caitie LovelandSenior Social Media Editor, Services Australia
- Caitlin CashA/ Manager, Social and Digital Media, Queensland Health
- Erin ThomasSocial Media Manager, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
- Andy MullensSocial Media Manager, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
- Holly Lawrence-WattDigital Media Manager, NSW Police
- Maddison StaffordDirector of Communications, Ambulance Victoria
- Sarah AdamsSocial Media Manager, City of Melbourne
- Madeleine CliffordCassowary Coast Regional Council
- Kendall MasterDirector, Channels and Content, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
- Trish TzannesHead of Social Media and Content, University of Sydney
- Emily McLeanSafe Transport Victoria
- Rachel MurphyExternal Communications Manager, VicHealth
- Diane MorrisAssistant Director Social Media, Department of Education
- Amy McCannSocial Media Advisor, Australian Sports Commission
- Lauren WaiteSocial Media Officer, NSW SES
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- AIMCO
- AASM
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Causeway Inn on the Mall
BreakFree Heritage on Little Bourke
318 Little Bourke Street
YTI Garden Hotel
372-378 Little Bourke Street
Pullman Melbourne City Centre
195 Swanston Street
Causeway 353 Hotel
353 Little Collins Street
Ibis Budget
97-103 Elizabeth Street
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
270 Collins Street
Quest Fairfax House
392 Little Collins Street
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