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University of Technology Sydney | 22 September 2025, 8:30am – 1:00pm

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What's working in public policy?

The University of Technology Sydney | Monday, 22 September 2025

In an era of rapid change and rising complexity, the question of what actually works in public policy and how those approaches can be scaled has never been more critical. This flagship summit brings together senior policymakers, researchers and community leaders to examine the strategies driving measurable impact across government and society.

Sessions will explore the megatrends shaping public policy to 2050 and spotlight specific areas where evidence, collaboration and co-design are delivering results – from education and health, environment and energy to economic development. 

The event will also feature a Policy Impact Exhibition where university institutes and research centres will showcase their latest projects and impact on policy developments and innovation.

Speakers

Tim Ayres

Minister for Industry and Innovation & Science

Andrew Parfitt

Vice Chancellor & President, UTS

Libby Hackett

CEO, Australian Public Policy Institute

Elizabeth Mildwater

Secretary, NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport

Steve Orr

Secretary, NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Sally Webb

Deputy Secretary, Transport for NSW

Laura Christie

Deputy Secretary, NSW Department of Customer Service

Roy Green

Emeritus Professor and Special Innovation Advisor, UTS

Agenda

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APPI’s policy experts will present on the structural conditions facing policymakers, the current policy landscape and strategic approaches in the long term.

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This panel explores effective public policy initiatives that deliver tangible social outcomes across diverse sectors. Bringing together policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, the session will examine the ingredients of effective policy design, offering insights into evidence-based decision-making, cross-sector collaboration, and delivery and implementation. Speakers will offer practical insights to inform future policy development.

The Policy Impact Exhibition showcases the high-impact projects of university institutes, which have far-reaching benefits for people across the country.

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The Net Zero energy transition and climate adaptation, coupled with global economic changes and emerging technologies, has raised new challenges and opportunities for policymakers in ensuring that communities reap the benefits of rapid transformations. In this panel, leading experts will explore the key trends driving change in how governments deliver services, direct investment and community wellbeing. The discussion will focus on practical strategies for managing these complex shifts in ways that support long-term, sustainable, and diversified growth.

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Our partners

NSW Government logo.
Australia Government Australian Public Service Commission logo.
University of Sydney logo.
Western Sydney University logo.
UTS logo.
University of New South Wales logo.
Charles Sturt University logo.
University Of Wollongong logo.

Sponsorships

Sponsorship packages are available for this event.

Please contact our team to discuss an enquiry [email protected]