--- title: iTnews Benchmark_Conference --- ![iTnewsBenchmarks_Logo_2024](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hubfs/iTnewsBenchmarks_Logo_2024.png) ### Benchmark Conference: Strategy Sessions **Wednesday, 13th March, 2024** **Doltone House, Sydney NSW** 3:00pm - 5:30pm [REGISTER NOW](https://pages.itnews.com.au/benchmark-conference#Event_details) [CONTACT TO SPONSOR](mailto:jborquaye@nextmedia.com.au) ## **Proudly sponsored by:** ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (3)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(3).png?width=233&height=100&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(3).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (3)") ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (2)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(2).png?width=280&height=120&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(2).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (2)") ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (4)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(4).png?width=280&height=120&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(4).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (4)") ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (1)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(1).png?width=233&height=100&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(1).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (1)") ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (15)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(15).png?width=280&height=120&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(15).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (15)") ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (14)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(14).png?width=280&height=120&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(14).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (14)") ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (13)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(13).png?width=280&height=120&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(13).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (13)") ![Website Hubspot logo sizer (5)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(5).png?width=280&height=120&name=Website%20%20Hubspot%20logo%20sizer%20%20(5).png "Website Hubspot logo sizer (5)") ![HaloPSA is a complete business management solution for Service Providers. 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In 2024 we will be showcasing some of the finalists in the projects and tech leadership categories in panels and fireside chats on stage at the Benchmarks Conference: Strategy Sessions.  ###### iTnews will host panel discussions with CIOs and senior technology executives diving into the key pillars and programs of work in their IT strategy, productionised use cases of AI, and how they are justifying investment in security.  ## Speakers: ![Speaker_Design__4_-removebg-preview-1](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__4_-removebg-preview-1.png?width=236&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__4_-removebg-preview-1.png "Speaker_Design__4_-removebg-preview-1") **Naren Gangavarapu** Chief Information and Digital Officer  **Northern Beaches Council** ![Speaker_Design__13_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__13_-removebg-preview.png?width=234&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__13_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__13_-removebg-preview") **Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk** Government CIO **Government of South Australia ** **Dr Eva Balan-Vnuk** Government CIO **Government of South Australia** ![Speaker_Design__8_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__8_-removebg-preview.png?width=235&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__8_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__8_-removebg-preview") **Douglas Zuzic** CIO **ADCO Constructions** ![Speaker_Design__7_-removebg-preview (1)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__7_-removebg-preview%20(1).png?width=236&height=235&name=Speaker_Design__7_-removebg-preview%20(1).png "Speaker_Design__7_-removebg-preview (1)") **Nathan Morelli** Head of cyber security and IT resilience **SA Power Networks** **Nathan Morelli** Head of cyber security and IT resilience **SA Power Networks** ![Speaker_Design__15_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__15_-removebg-preview.png?width=247&height=260&name=Speaker_Design__15_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__15_-removebg-preview") **Andrew Cresp** CIO **Bendigo and Adelaide Bank** **Andrew Cresp** CIO **Bendigo and Adelaide Bank** ![Speaker_Design__9_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__9_-removebg-preview.png?width=243&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__9_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__9_-removebg-preview") **Anna Clive** CIO **Aussie Broadband** **Anna Clive** CIO **Aussie Broadband** ![Speaker_Design__12_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__12_-removebg-preview.png?width=235&height=230&name=Speaker_Design__12_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__12_-removebg-preview") **Jenk Balikcioglu** Director, Private Cloud - APJ **Rackspace Technology** ![Speaker_Design__10_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__10_-removebg-preview.png?width=236&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__10_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__10_-removebg-preview") **Ash Smith** Technology Strategist - CTO office **CrowdStrike** ![Speaker_Design__11_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__11_-removebg-preview.png?width=236&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__11_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__11_-removebg-preview") **Derek Patterson** Head of Public Sector **Equinix** ![Speaker_Design__14_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__14_-removebg-preview.png?width=243&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__14_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__14_-removebg-preview") **Nick Beaugeard** Co-Founder and CEO **World of Workflows** ![Speaker Design (16)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker%20Design%20(16).png?width=240&height=250&name=Speaker%20Design%20(16).png "Speaker Design (16)") **Leo Raikhman** Co-Founder and Director **Cloud4X** ![Speaker Design (17)](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker%20Design%20(17).png?width=241&height=250&name=Speaker%20Design%20(17).png "Speaker Design (17)") **Marcus D'Castro** General Manager, Strategic Capabilities **NRI** ![Speaker_Design__6_-removebg-preview](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__6_-removebg-preview.png?width=241&height=256&name=Speaker_Design__6_-removebg-preview.png "Speaker_Design__6_-removebg-preview") **Ry Crozier** Editor in Chief **iTnews** ![Speaker_Design__1_-removebg-preview-1](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Speaker_Design__1_-removebg-preview-1.png?width=262&height=250&name=Speaker_Design__1_-removebg-preview-1.png "Speaker_Design__1_-removebg-preview-1") **Velvet-Belle Templeman** Publishing Director **iTnews** ## Agenda | **7:45am** | Arrival, networking and breakfast | | --- | --- | | **8:30am** | Welcome address by Digital Nation Australia editor – Athina Mallis & commercial editor – Velvet-Belle Templeman | | **8:45am** | **Panel 1** – Impact of digital on Marketing/CX + audience Q&A | | **9:15am** | **Panel 2** – Impact of digital on HR/EX + audience Q&A | | **9:45am** | **Panel 3** – Impact of digital on Finance + audience Q&A | | **10:15am** | Closing remarks & networking | | **10:30am** | Finish |   | **3:00pm** | Registration | | --- | --- | | **3:30pm** | Welcome address by Publishing Director – Velvet-Belle Templeman | | **3:40pm** | **Panel 1** – IT Strategy | | **4:00pm** | Audience discussion  | | **4:15pm** | **Panel 2** – Driving value from AI | | **4:35pm** | Audience discussion | | **4:40pm** | **Panel 3** – Security Investments | | **5:10pm** | Audience discussion  | | **5:25pm** | Closing remarks |   ## Event details: ![calendar](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/calendar.png?width=150&height=150&name=calendar.png "calendar") **Wednesday, 13th March 2024** ![map](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/map.png?width=150&height=150&name=map.png "map") Doltone House, Sydney NSW ![clock](https://pages.itnews.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/clock.png?width=150&name=clock.png "clock") **3:00pm - 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