Speakers
Presented By Josephine Secis
As government steps into an era shaped by artificial intelligence, automation and exponential data growth, one thing hasn’t changed: the public record must remain authentic, complete and accessible. In this keynote, Josephine Secis, Assistant Director‑General at the National Archives of Australia, sets out a bold, practical vision for modernising the public record - from ‘capture by design’ and robust metadata to assurance and human‑in‑the‑loop practises. Josephine will challenge information professionals to lean into AI, re‑imagine stewardship across platforms and workflows, and embed information governance so that evidence is generated as a natural by‑product of business. Expect candid insights on responsible AI, provenance and clarity, and building capability that can keep pace with technology - while staying anchored to the principles that safeguard trust, transparency and accountability across the APS.
Josephine Secis is the Assistant Director-General, Collection Management at National Archives of Australia.
Before joining National Archives, Josephine held a number of executive roles at Queensland State Archives where she was responsible for recordkeeping, collection management and digital preservation. She led the development of the State's first Digital Archive and increased recordkeeping capability across the Queensland public sector.
Her role at National Archives is to lead the development of a digitally focused archive, increase engagement with Commonwealth agencies and uplift information management across the public sector.
Josephine is an Associate Member of RIMPA Global and holds a BA Hons in Historical Studies (UK) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Archives Administration.
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