DEX 2025 is the only conference in this field in Australia that puts the practitioner at the front and centre.
Whether you’re managing a large complex intranet with zero budget, designing an innovative integrated digital workplace experience, or transforming your internal communications strategy, DEX 2025 will give you access to practitioners who’ve had a positive impact on their organisation’s digital employee experience.
From leading-edge trailblazers who are implementing AI, making a positive difference to your frontline workforce, to user-led approaches to digital literacy. Our speakers have been through the journey, shed the blood sweat and tears, and can share their successes (and failures!).
Learn from your colleagues. Grow your network. Be inspired.
Aerial UTS Function Centre, Sydney
18 September 2025 in person!
With pre-conference workshops at Dexus Place, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney on 17 September
KEY DETAILS
10 outstanding sessions
Inspirational sessions sharing actionable insights, with a unique mix of experts and practitioners
International speakers
We’ll be bringing several international speakers to Australia, giving you the best insights the world has to offer
Sydney
September 18
One day, one stream so you don’t miss anything
8:45AM-5:00PM
Informal drinks afterwards!
Deep-dive workshops
Pick from two half-day workshops, on the afternoon of September 17
As always, there are no sponsors,
just great presentations and discussions!
Workshop A: how to review and plan your digital internal communications channels
Do you know how effective your internal communications channels are? Would you like to create a plan for your channels, but feel stuck on where to start? Join Dan for a practical workshop where you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to review your digital internal channels. Using a four-step approach, Dan will guide you through how to scope, assess, listen and report on the effectiveness of your channels. [Learn more]
Facilitated by: Dan Holden, All Things IC (UK)
When: 1:30pm-4:30pm September 17
Location:Â Dexus Place, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney
Workshop B: make the most of your SharePoint Online intranet
Microsoft 365 offers a range of powerful capabilities that allow organisations to offer a sophisticated user experience without the need for expensive third-party products. But with the rapid pace of change it’s challenging to stay up to date and optimise out of the box components. In this practical workshop we will share our favourite tips and tricks for building on the native capabilities of SharePoint Online. [Learn more]
Facilitated by: Rebecca Rodgers & Rowena Keefe, Step Two
When:Â 1:30pm-4:30pm September 17
Location:Â Dexus Place, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney
PROGRAM
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:45-9:00 | Conference kick-off and welcome |
| 9:00-9:45 | Robert Thieme – Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany) INSITE: A digital transformation journey |
| 9:45-10:30 | Rachel Miller – All Things IC (UK) Succeeding as an internal communications team in the current digital environment |
| 10:30-11:00 | Morning tea |
| 11:00-11:35 | Saju Sadasivan – Hoffmann-La Roche (Switzerland) Personalising the digital experience for greater impact |
| 11:35-12:10 | Peta Vigor – NEXTDC (Australia) Optimising MS Teams: boosting collaboration with digital skills and custom design |
| 12:10-12:40 | Michael Silverman – formerly Wells Fargo (USA) The ‘business’ of digital governance: powered by people, process, and partnership |
| 12:40-13:40 | Lunch |
| 13:40-14:10 | Kash Walker – Rockhampton Regional Council (Australia) Establishing a trusted and reliable home base for employees |
| 14:10-14:40 | Marisa Dellaca – Ashurst (Australia) Doubling down on GenAI at a global law firm |
| 14:40-15:10 | Brad Elborough – Department of Education WA (Australia) From chaos to clarity: the Ikon intranet transformation journey |
| 15:10-15:40 | Afternoon tea |
| 15:40-16:10 | Rachel Jepson – Uniting NSW.ACT (Australia) Breaking through change roadblocks to drive digital adoption |
| 16:10-16:55 | James Robertson – Step Two (Australia) AI approaches for pragmatic intranet teams |
| 16:55-17:00 | Wrapup and close |
| 17:00-19:00 | Informal drinks and networking |
One-day conference
(member price)
AU$716+gst
Price for Step Two Forum members
(Members: contact Rebecca Rodgers
for your sign-up link)
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What attendees have said
DEX is a thought-provoking conference with high quality presenters from across the globe who bring their insights and knowledge on how to engage employees and best practices for the digital employee experience. Can’t wait for next year’s conference!
