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JuiceIT 2025 Canberra

Event Details
Wednesday, 22nd October 20258.30am - 5pm, Hotel RealmRegister now

Simplify. Connect. Protect.

Data#3 and our world leading vendor partners will be bringing Australia’s largest free IT Solutions & Services conference to Canberra on the 22nd of October.

At JuiceIT, we’re not just talking about technology; we’re talking about real solutions for real people. It’s about building meaningful connections – whether that’s within your team, with your customers, or across your entire business and technology ecosystem – and, of course, it’s about protecting what matters most in an increasingly complex world.

JuiceIT is designed to help technology leaders cut through the noise and find practical ways to streamline and simplify your current environment for future advancements – helping you stay competitive and achieve your business objectives while securing complex environments. Leveraging what you have and enhancing it to progress on your technology journey is crucial. ​

At JuiceIT, you’ll have the opportunity to engage with experts from Data#3 and our world-leading technology partners. Together, we’ll help you balance progress with risk, while ensuring, no matter where you are on your technology journey, AI becomes is an integral part of your success story. ​

Are you ready to Simplify, Connect, and Protect?

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Highlights from JuiceIT 2024

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An informative day, with interesting presentations and solutions showcased. My colleagues and I enjoyed the discussions with peers and subject matter experts alike.

JuiceIT attendee

Keynote

Meet Dr Michelle Dickinson

Michelle JuiceIT

Innovator, Adventurer, Keynote Speaker

Dr Michelle Dickinson (MNZM) is a passionate researcher and teacher with a love of tech, science and engineering.

With a PhD in Biomedical and Materials Engineering, Michelle has combined her interests to give her a unique insight into how nature and technology can learn from each other for scientific developments.

As co-founder of Nanogirl Labs Ltd and an honorary academic in Engineering at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, Michelle has always followed her dreams and never let traditional stereotypes scare her.

With this belief she is passionate about shaping technology to make the world better, technology trends, and innovating for the future of tomorrow.

Hotel Realm

Agenda

08:30am – 09:15am

National Ballroom 3 and 4

Registration, networking breakfast, and sponsor showcase opens

09:15am – 10:15am

National Ballroom 2

Welcome and keynote

Dr Michelle Dickinson (MNZM) is a passionate researcher and teacher with a love of tech, science and engineering.

With a PhD in Biomedical and Materials Engineering, Michelle has combined her interests to give her a unique insight into how nature and technology can learn from each other for scientific developments.

As co-founder of Nanogirl Labs Ltd and an honorary academic in Engineering at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, Michelle has always followed her dreams and never let traditional stereotypes scare her.

With this belief she is passionate about shaping technology to make the world better, technology trends, and innovating for the future of tomorrow.

Presenter
Dr Michelle Dickinson
Dr Michelle Dickinson Innovator, Adventurer, Keynote Speaker

10:15am – 11:00am

National Ballroom 2

Microsoft – Copilot agents: personal productivity to process transformation

What if your organisation’s knowledge and data were effortlessly connected, and AI-driven agents could streamline tasks, surface insights, and enhance decision-making?
Join Data#3 D365 Functional Consultant, Genevieve Wood, to discover the power of Microsoft Copilot Agents. From simple data retrieval to advanced AI automation, explore how these agents can be tailored to your needs, boosting efficiency, driving innovation, and transforming the way you work. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI in your business.
Presenters
Genevieve Wood
Genevieve Wood D365 Functional Consultant Data#3
Adam Rappaport
Adam Rappaport Solution Specialist – AI Data#3

11:00am – 11:30am

National Ballroom 3 and 4

Networking morning tea and sponsor showcase

11:30am – 12:00pm

National Ballroom 2

Data#3 – Behind the firewall: the economics of cyber crime

Step into the hidden world of cyber crime and uncover the forces driving this shadow economy. In this presentation, we will explore how cyber criminals profit while shedding light on the financial and operational toll cyber crime takes on individuals and businesses alike.
Unlike the high-profile breaches dominating headlines, this session dives into real-world incidents from our customers and partners. You’ll learn:
• How Cyber criminals Profit: The tactics and strategies that fuel their operations.
• The Ripple Effects of Cyber crime: From financial losses to reputational damage, the cascading impacts on victims.
• Behind the Scenes: A breakdown of incidents—how they happened, the vulnerabilities exploited, and the aftermath.
• Resilience in Action: The remediation steps and practical solutions to minimise risks for others.
This presentation combines compelling stories, actionable insights, and a focus on the economic realities of cyber crime, delivering lessons to protect your organisation and navigate the evolving cyber landscape.
Prepare to demystify the economics of cyber crime and emerge equipped with strategies to stay one step ahead.
Presenter
Richard Dornhart
Richard Dornhart National Practice Manager – Security Data#3

12:00pm – 12:30pm

National Ballroom 2

Adobe – Discover what’s next in generative AI and automation

Generative AI and automation are reshaping how businesses operate – unlocking new ways to create, deliver, and manage information. Document work is no longer just about productivity; it’s about performance, insight, and expression.
In this session, you’ll:
• See how our technology has evolved to meet modern demands.
• Explore what’s now possible in automating documents, content, and communications.
• Learn how these innovations can scale your impact and efficiency.
Whether you’re driving transformation or building smarter systems, this is your opportunity to stay ahead.
Presenter
Matt Davis
Matt Davis Principal Solutions Consultant Adobe

12:30pm – 1:00pm

National Ballroom 2

Cisco – From complexity to clarity: optimising secure data centres for the future

In the rapid shift toward AI, companies may over-invest and risk failing to achieve meaningful business outcomes. Decisions made today shape your ability to operate not only with speed, resilience, and scalability—but also with robust security. This session will explore how to simplify and optimise your data centre to securely support modern workloads, ensuring your organisation is protected while preparing for the inevitable adoption of AI.

Presenter
Chris Gascoigne
Chris Gascoigne Principal Solutions Engineer, APJC Cloud and AI Infrastructure Cisco

1:00pm – 2:00pm

National Ballroom 3 and 4

Networking lunch and sponsor showcase

2:00pm – 2:30pm

National Ballroom 2

Veeam – Radical resilience: ensuring business continuity with Veeam

In today’s digital landscape, disruptions aren’t a matter of if—but when. Cyber threats, outages, and unexpected disasters can strike at any time, making resilience a critical priority for every organization. But resilience isn’t just about recovery—it’s about ensuring your business can continue operating with minimal impact.
So how do you prepare? We’ll explore strategies to strengthen your cyber resilience, improve alignment with Essential 8 Maturity, and build a framework that keeps your data protected and accessible. By taking proactive steps, you can reduce risk, improve recovery times, and ensure business continuity—no matter the challenge.
Presenter
John Wood
John Wood Head of Systems Engineering Veeam

2:30pm – 3:00pm

National Ballroom 2

F5 – A platform approach to delivering and securing applications

From monolithic to microservices; from on-prem to multicloud; from GUIs to APIs; from hackers to Agentic AI – every organisation is struggling with the exponentially escalating complexity of their app environments and threat surfaces. It’s time to rethink how we manage the performance, resilience and security of our apps by taking a platform approach.

Presenter
Michael Christie
Michael Christie Senior Director of Solutions Engineering F5

3:00pm – 3:20pm

National Ballroom 2

Microsoft – Imagine more: accelerating trust, transformation, and AI impact

This presentation invites customers to imagine more—more trust, more transformation, and more impact. Drawing on the momentum built over the past 12 months, we’ll explore how Microsoft is helping organisations accelerate cloud adoption, lead with secure and resilient AI, and unlock new value through Copilot and agentic technologies. With a focus on customer-centric innovation, we’ll share how our unified approach is enabling breakthroughs across industries—from modernising legacy platforms to driving intelligent cloud strategies. This session will offer a bold vision for what’s possible when we think differently and act decisively.

Presenter
Emma Hughes
Emma Hughes Cloud & AI Platforms Director Microsoft

3:00pm – 4:00pm

National Ballroom 2

Data#3 closing panel

AI is transforming the way we work, but where should you start to make the most of it today? In this insightful closing panel, local experts from will share practical perspectives on how organisations can harness AI for immediate impact.

From enhancing personal productivity and strengthening IT services and security, to laying the foundations for broader business transformation, the discussion will uncover actionable steps to help organisations thrive in the AI era.

Discover how to get your business AI-ready today, with real-world insights, lessons learned, and practical strategies for success.

Presenters
Mike Hobson
Mike Hobson General Manager, ACT Data#3
Ramsey Beydoun
Ramsey Beydoun AI Branch Manager Digital Transformation Agency
Sean Gurney
Sean Gurney Solutions Architect Data#3
Emma Hughes
Emma Hughes Cloud & AI Platforms Director Microsoft
Genevieve Wood
Genevieve Wood D365 Functional Consultant Data#3

4:00pm – 5:00pm

National Ballroom 3 and 4

Sponsor showcase and post-event networking

Speakers

Ramsey Beydoun

Ramsey Beydoun

AI Branch Manager Digital Transformation Agency Connect
Dr Michelle Dickinson

Dr Michelle Dickinson

Innovator, Adventurer, Keynote Speaker Connect
Michael Christie

Michael Christie

Senior Director of Solutions Engineering F5 Connect
Matt Davis

Matt Davis

Principal Solutions Consultant Adobe Connect
Richard Dornhart

Richard Dornhart

National Practice Manager – Security Data#3 Connect
Chris Gascoigne

Chris Gascoigne

Principal Solutions Engineer, APJC Cloud and AI Infrastructure Cisco Connect
Sean Gurney

Sean Gurney

Solutions Architect Data#3 Connect
Mike Hobson

Mike Hobson

General Manager, ACT Data#3 Connect
Emma Hughes

Emma Hughes

Cloud & AI Platforms Director Microsoft Connect
Adam Rappaport

Adam Rappaport

Solution Specialist – AI Data#3 Connect
Genevieve Wood

Genevieve Wood

D365 Functional Consultant Data#3 Connect
John Wood

John Wood

Head of Systems Engineering Veeam Connect

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