Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future: Strategic Insights from National Archives of Australia | Presented By Josephine Secis

9.30am – 9.55am AEDT, 30 October 2025 ‐ 25 mins

Stream 3 | The Trade Arena

What does it take to future-proof a nation’s memory?

Join Ms Josephine Secis ARIM, Assistant Director-General of Collection Management at National Archives of Australia, as she shares strategic insights into the evolving role of national memory institutions in a digital era. This presentation will explore the challenges and opportunities in managing, preserving, and providing access to Australia’s national archival collection. Drawing from her leadership experience, Ms Secis will highlight key initiatives, innovations in digital preservation, and the importance of collaboration and compliance in ensuring the nation’s documentary heritage is accessible for generations to come.