Putting flexible architectures at the centre of your data & AI strategy
Join our exclusive gathering of top data architecture leaders, where bold ideas, strategic thinking, and powerful connections come together to shape the future of our industry.
This event will explore building scalable data architectures, supporting federated applications, streamlining hybrid cloud integration, and overcoming architectural silos to drive real-time, AI-powered decision-making.
You'll also hear expert insights delivered by some of the most influential people in the field, including real-world case studies and invaluable lived experiences. Through this event you'll learn effective new ways to modernise your data architecture business while connecting to the people that can help make it happen.
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Three events. One place to be.
With three insight-packed data events conveniently co-located under one roof, your team can enjoy the benefits of deep-learning, across multiple facets of data, analytics and AI. Form new strategies and connections together for a 'big picture' view of how to future-proof your business.
Our key themes for 2025
Quality & Assurance
Explore how cloud and hybrid architectures improve data quality by eliminating silos, ensuring seamless integration, and enhancing validation across enterprise systems.
Integration
Facilitate seamless data exchanges using APIs, event-driven architectures, and standardised formats, enabling interoperability and efficiency across diverse environments.
Modernisation
Transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable architectures with event-driven solutions that enhance agility, efficiency, and adaptability in dynamic business landscapes.
Scalability
Architect systems for optimal scalability, balancing real-time and batch processing while leveraging cloud-native solutions to enhance performance and cost efficiency.
Our Data Architecture Melbourne speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Join us for an engaging session with Tim Gerber, where he’ll explore how to tackle the challenges of working with fragmented data stored in legacy systems and managing complex integrations. Tim will also share insights on designing or upgrading architectures to support both on-prem and cloud environments seamlessly—while maintaining data consistency, security, and governance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to prepare your organisation for real-time analytics and smarter decision-making.
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Who: Tim Gerber, Senior Manager Data and Analytics, Australian Super
Title: Transforming Data Infrastructure – Strategies for Mastering Modernisation and Emerging Challenges
When: 10.10am, 11 September


Thomas Janssen
Head of Data Architecture
& Governance
Judobank

Niraj Rathod
Director of Data Engineering
SiteMinder

Stephen Drover
Lead Data Architect
Coles

Srinivasan Venkatadri
Enterprise Data Domain Architect
Australian Red Cross

Ivan Dennis
Head of Business Intelligence
& Analytics
LMG

Abhra Pal
Lead Solutions Architect – Data and Cloud Infrastructure
Telstra Super

Ai Hua Kam
Head of Controls & Strategy
NAB

Salah Rubaie
Enterprise Architecture and Platform Manager
Southeast Water
What's being said about us?
“An excellent conference! Data Architecture Melbourne provides a great mix of industry experts and vendor offerings in Data Architecture, whilst allowing time to network with peers.”

Jan Righetti, Enterprise Data Architect at Swinburne University of Technology
What you'll get out of the event
Get a taste of what’s to come! Watch our CDAO Melbourne highlights and see how we connect you to what's next in data and AI.

Why attend?
In 2025, we're bringing together a dynamic community of data architects and leaders to share critical insights and real-world solutions. This event will dive deep into the evolving landscape of data architecture, addressing the complexities of data management and strategy.
Attendees will gain the knowledge and frameworks needed to design innovative architectures that solve today’s challenges while anticipating future business demands.

Who will be there?
Data Architecture Melbourne is designed for senior data leaders, including CDAOs, CDOs, CTOs, Directors, and Managers from various sectors across Australia. If you specialise in data architecture, join us as we navigate its evolving landscape, exploring the intersection of data architecture and AI, and presenting opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, unlock new business value, and drive innovation in this dynamic region.

How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Vanessa Jalleh
Conference Director
+612 8916 6161

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