USI-ACT June Speaker Series: Dr Paul Robards, AM and Mr Chris Crozier
Thu, 19 June
|Ngunnawal Theatre
The United Services Institute of the ACT is pleased to welcome Chief Data Integration Officer (CDIO) Dr Paul Robards, AM, and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Mr Chris Crozier to address the members.
Time & Location
19 June 2025, 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Ngunnawal Theatre, R1-G, Russell Dr, Russell ACT 2600, Australia
About the event
Dr Paul Robards is the Chief Data Integration Officer (CDIO) for Defence. He is responsible for the Defence Data Strategy, the OneDefence Data Platform, and the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre (DAIC). Paul also manages the implementation of the Defence Business Integration Program to ensure the right capability investment and intended effects are realised across the Defence enterprise.
Mr Chris Crozier was recently appointed Chief Information Officer, leading the Defence Digital Group at Defence. Prior to joining Defence, Mr Crozier was the Group Chief Information Officer for Orica International, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of explosives for mining and civil construction.
The pair will address the members and guests of USI-ACT with discussion to focus around "Preparedness in the Digital Age".
Take the opportunity for networking over refreshments prior to the address. Refreshments will be available to members from 5:15pm in the theatre prior to a 6pm address.