Call for Abstracts - now open!


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Conference Streams

 Protect

All dimensions of Cyber Security including people, policy, process and technology.  This stream is not meant to compete with AusCert but rather provide an opportunity for Cyber Security professionals and the broader higher ed IT community to present and discuss contemporary challenges and opportunities. 

Topics could include: 

  • Cyber Security Initiatives 
  • Incident Management – Preparation, Response and Remediation 
  • Security by Design 
  • Awareness and Education Programs 
  • Skills Development 
  • Technology Implementations 
  • Specific Regulatory Challenges eg Research Data 
  • Security and Awareness
  • Security and the Cloud

  Enable

How digital transformation is changing the way universities do business and how IT is driving or responding to those changes. 

Topics could include: 

  • Artificial Intelligence 
  • Virtual or Augmented Reality 
  • Technology in Physical Spaces 
  • Student Experience 
  • Online Learning 
  • Collaboration and Communication 
  • Architecting Cohesive Digital Solutions 
  • Application Consolidation and Transformation
  • Networking, Connectivity and Physical Infrastructure
  • Audio-visual 

 Together

How IT is partnering within and outside the institution to deliver transformational change. 

Topics could include: 

  • Service Management and Delivery Initiatives 
  • Transformational Change Management 
  • Digital Skills Assessment and Development 
  • Diversity Initiatives 
  • Data and Analytics 
  • Unique Vendor Partnerships or Sourcing Approaches 
  • Large Business Transformation Initiatives 
  • Dealing with Vendors in an as a service (aaS) World 
  • Awareness and Education

Presentation Types

  • 30 minute presentations (25 + 5)
  • Lightening rounds (8 mins)
  • BoF
  • Half day workshop

Abstract Selection

Abstracts will be assessed by the conference program committee using the following criteria:

  • Abstract is well written and contains sufficient information to allow a delegate to establish what may be gained by attendance at the presentation
  • Originality: is novel and new
  • Relevance to the conference theme - "2020's: Enable and Protect Together"
  • Applicability and potential for re-use or application of content by the audience
  • Includes and recounts actual experiences relevant to the sector (e.g case studies)
  • Overall

The final program will not be determined by a purely mechanical (formulaic) approach. The program committee's primary goal is to establish an event that is of value to delegates. It will use its discretion to consider issues such as establishing an appropriate mix of content, and appropriately balancing high-level vs deeper content.

If you abstract is accepted you must agree to register and pay the Early Bird Registration price.

Abstract submission closes Friday 3 April 2020.

We look forward to receiving your abstracts!



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