National Boardband Network Briefing

A briefing for Industry

The NBN roadmap, and how to read the signs

In association with 

What does the NBN roadmap look like?

What opportunities will arise and when?

Will you recognise the signs?

Briefing Details

Cost:       $250 (inc GST) per person             

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For further information please contact Kaan Uysen on (02) 9955 9896.
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Briefing Description

The new National Broadband Network is a large, complex project.  Valued at over $43 billion, it is the biggest project in the public sector. It has significant implications for all agencies and all ICT suppliers. 

Our presenters have extensive knowledge of the broadband environment. Tony Shaw was a member of the NBN Panel of Experts and was formerly Chairman of the Australian Communications and Media Authority. Rod Badger was previously Deputy Secretary for the Department of Broadband Communications and the Digital Economy.

This briefing will cover:

• How the initiative is likely to be executed;
• Legislation required to establish the NBN entity, and likely timing;
• Structure of the new entity;
• Timeframes for rollout of services;
• Responsibilities (which agencies, ministers etc);
• What’s happening in agencies?
• Network architecture and security; and
• Where do the states fit in?

Who should attend?

• Government CIO´s;
• National Sales Managers;
• Marketing Managers;
• Business Development Managers;
• Industry Managing Directors and CIO´s; and 
• Public Sector Managers.

Briefing Speakers

Dr Rod Badger

Dr Rod Badger was Deputy Secretary of the Department of Broadband, Communications, and the Digital Economy until 2008.
 
He was responsible for providing policy and strategic advice on the development and application of Australia's capability in information and communications technology and the development of Australia as an information economy.
 
Dr Badger originally joined the Department in 1994. He has held a number of senior positions covering responsibilities in telecommunications, broadcasting, information and communications technology and intellectual property.
 
Prior to 1994 Dr Badger held a range of senior policy and program administration positions in the Industry Department. He chaired the National Electronic Authentication Council from 2000-2001.
 
He is a member of the CSIRO's Information, Communication and Services Sector Advisory Council

Tony Shaw

 Tony Shaw was a member of the NBN Panel of Experts, and has been closely involved with the development of Australian communications policy since 1987. 

Tony was the first Chair of the Australian Communications Authority and played a central role in implementing the Australian Government's opening up of the telecommunications sector. 

His lengthy experience includes various positions in the Communications Department and in Australian Government economic research bureau.

Tim Conway
Head of Research
Intermedium

Tim's lengthy and strategic involvement in the ICT industry spans business development, consulting, lobbying and research services. 

Tim spent a number of years as Deputy Executive Director of the AIIA, where he dealt with government both in its capacity as a policy-maker/regulator and as a major customer.  Tim established a consultancy, FACTOTUM Research, which assisted a range of ICT and other companies deal in the public sector market. 

Tim has played key roles in establishing two start-ups, including securing venture capital support and transitioning in new management.  Before joining Intermedium, Tim was responsible for Government Programs at Canon Australia.

Tim has degrees in Commerce and Law, and spent his early career as an economist in the resources sector and a ministerial adviser.

Kevin Noonan
Head of Consulting
Intermedium

Kevin is responsible for the delivery of Intermedium's consulting services, and is a Federal Government ICT subject matter specialist.  In this capacity, he is sought after as a strategist, executive speaker and media commentator.

Kevin has more than 30 years experience in government ICT, including ten years as a government senior executive and Chief Information Officer.  Over this time he has held positions responsible for almost every aspect of ICT, ranging from technical infrastructure and major purchasing, through to policy and business change.

Drawing on his experience in more than six government agencies, Kevin brings a broad understanding of the ICT needs of government, as well as a deep background in many ICT disciplines.