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JuiceIT 2026 Suva

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Thursday, 7th May 20268am - 5pm, Grand Pacific HotelRegister now

The Tech Effect

Technology’s true power lies not in isolated wins, but in its cumulative impact. From AI and automation to cloud, cyber security, and green IT, each advancement compounds across the business, building momentum, shaping strategy, and driving transformation. The challenge for today’s technology leaders is not just adopting those new advancements, but harnessing the full potential of their current IT environments while evolving them to meet tomorrow’s demands.​

Success now depends on the ability to adapt, innovate, and upskill continuously. It means aligning every new wave of technology with business strategy, governance frameworks, and budget realities, while managing change, refining processes, and ensuring adoption across the organisation, all while maintaining operational stability, security, and performance. The pressure is mounting, as always-on stakeholders raise expectations for faster, seamless digital experiences.​

To turn momentum into measurable outcomes, the entire ecosystem must move together, data, platforms, security, and people, each adapting in sync with every new technology advancement. This is The Tech Effect: a layered, interconnected force that, when orchestrated well, becomes a competitive advantage.​

JuiceIT is Australia’s premier event for IT leaders, bringing together world-class technology companies, leading experts, and an inspiring keynote speaker, all under one roof. Through engaging tradeshow experiences and targeted breakout sessions, you’ll connect directly with the innovators and vendors to explore solutions across the full technology stack, and uncover strategies to accelerate both business and technology outcomes.​

Are you ready to discover how to synchronise your technology ecosystem and transform innovation into strategic success? ​ That’s The Tech Effect.​

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Highlights from JuiceIT 2025

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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 – TBC
Grand Pacific Hotel

Agenda

08:30am – 09:00am

Britannia Room

Registration, networking breakfast, and sponsor showcase opens

09:00am – 09:45am

Britannia Room

Welcome and keynote

09:45am – 10:30am

Britannia Room

Microsoft – Opening doors through technology: empowering people in a changing digital world

Chitra’s story demonstrates how access to technology, combined with belief and guidance, can unlock extraordinary potential.

Growing up in a rural village in South India, Chitra faced significant barriers to education and opportunity. Her future changed when a mentor introduced her to technology and supported her journey, sparking a lifelong commitment to learning and impact.

Today, Chitra brings this perspective to her role at Microsoft, where she works at the forefront of AI, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, helping organisations build secure, responsible, and future ready technology environments.

In this presentation, Chitra connects her personal journey to the broader technological shifts shaping economies and communities worldwide. As AI and security redefine the digital landscape, the focus must be on inclusive, practical adoption that builds capability and trust.

Because talent exists everywhere and with the right support, technology can create opportunity for all.

Presenter
Chitra Andy Rajan
Chitra Andy Rajan Director, Small & Medium Business Sales – Microsoft ANZ Microsoft

10:30am – 11:00am

Britannia Room

Networking morning tea and sponsor showcase

11:00am – 11:30am

Britannia Room

Data#3 – 2026: the year of the agentic AI builder

This session is a fast-paced, story‑led tour of Vibe Coding at the edge. We will explore agentic building in your terminal with Claude Code and examine the emerging world of do‑anything personal assistants from OpenClaw. You will hear our real‑life experiences where agents delivered value at lightning speed, along with insights into the challenges we encountered along the way.

We will show how it has never been easier to start automating your own life, before outlining the core capabilities you need to translate agents into enterprise reality. These include the people skills, operating processes and platform patterns that make adoption safe, repeatable and scalable. You’ll see first-hand the gap between “it is magic on my laptop” and production‑grade polish. Vibe Code your life, not your enterprise.

Presenter
Adam Rappaport
Adam Rappaport Artificial Intelligence Specialist Data#3

11:30am – 12:00pm

Britannia Room

TBC – Cisco

12:00pm – 12:30pm

Britannia Room

Adobe – Empowering your digital future: innovative Adobe solutions for tomorrow’s challenges

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. This breakout session is designed for IT buyers and decision-makers who are actively seeking cutting-edge solutions and services to drive their digital transformation. Join us as we explore the latest advancements in Adobe’s Acrobat and Creative Cloud technologies with AI-driven tools that are reshaping the way businesses operate.

Discover how to leverage innovative Adobe technologies to enhance operational efficiency, improve collaboration, and deliver exceptional business and customer experiences. Whether you’re looking to optimise your current systems, future-proof your IT strategy, or unlock new opportunities for growth, this session will provide actionable strategies and solutions powered by Adobe.

Presenter
Matt Davis
Matt Davis Principal Solutions Consultant Adobe

12:30pm – 1:30pm

Britannia Room

Sit down networking lunch

12:45pm – 1:30pm

Britannia Room

Lunch and learn session – Bridging the gap: harnessing modern technology for enhanced teaching and learning

Australian schools are embracing a new wave of digital innovation — from AI powered learning tools to cloud driven operations. This session looks at schools across Australia that are using modern ICT solutions to lift student outcomes, streamline administration, and empower teachers.

We’ll explore the transformative potential of emerging technologies while taking a candid look at the challenges faced by regional and remote communities, including connectivity constraints, limited access to resources, workforce capability, and geographic isolation.
The aim is to help bridge the digital divide and build a more equitable, future ready learning environment for every student — no matter city or country.

Discussion points:

  1. Real world case studies: Australian schools leading the way
    Showcasing practical examples of ICT innovation improving learning and operations.
  2. AI in the classroom: From hype to practical application
    Adaptive learning, personalised feedback, teacher workload reduction, and ethical considerations.
  3. Digital equity: addressing the urban–regional divide
    Connectivity, device access, funding models, and infrastructure challenges.
  4. Building teacher capability and confidence
    Professional learning models, coaching, micro credentials, and change management.
  5. Cyber security in schools: protecting learning environments
    Threat trends, governance, risk mitigation, and building a culture of cyber awareness.
  6. Cloud first school operations
    How cloud platforms streamline administration, improve data access, and support mobility.
  7. Modern device ecosystems
    1:1 programs, BYOD, device lifecycle management, and sustainable procurement.
  8. Data driven decision making
    Using analytics to improve student outcomes, attendance, wellbeing, and resource allocation.
  9. Supporting remote and regional teachers
    Virtual PD, digital collaboration, peer networks, and remote support models.
  10. The future of learning technologies
    AR/VR, digital twins, automation, and what the next five years may look like for schools.
Presenter
Afzal Shariff
Afzal Shariff Director of IT Canterbury College

1:30pm – 2:00pm

Britannia Room

Veeam – Unlocking AI value: preparing your data for safe and smart AI with Veeam

AI promises to revolutionise business, but only if your data is ready, secure, and compliant. Join us as we explore essential strategies for preparing your data for safe AI adoption.
Discover how Veeam, together with Securiti AI, empowers you to:
  • Identify and remove ROT (redundant, obsolete, trivial) data to reduce risk and streamline operations
  • Strengthen security with the principle of peast privilege, focusing on Microsoft 365 (M365) environments
  • Label and classify data effectively, unlocking AI’s full potential while ensuring compliance and governance
This session will showcase practical use cases, proven methodologies, and actionable steps to ensure your data foundation is robust, secure, and AI-ready. Perfect for IT leaders and data protection specialists looking to enable trusted AI transformation for their customers.
Presenter
Ron Pher
Ron Pher Senior Systems Engineer Veeam

2:00pm – 2:30pm

Session 5
Britannia Room

CoreView – Behind the curtain of Microsoft 365 cyber security

Beneath the surface of Microsoft 365 lie silent vulnerabilities that most organisations don’t see coming. In this 30-minute session, Andrew will take you behind the curtain to expose the hidden security and resilience gaps that even leave well-defended enterprises facing existential risk. From critical flaws in how backups really work to the often-overlooked dangers of overexposed administrative access, you’ll see why the current security playbook is no longer enough, and why new capabilities are urgently needed. The session will also explore how virtual tenant segmentation will be key to safely embracing the impending wave of AI-powered automation and collaboration.

Presenter
Andrew McAllister
Andrew McAllister Regional Director, APAC CoreView

2:30pm – 3:00pm

Session 6
Britannia Room

TBC – SecurityHQ

3:00pm – 3:30pm

Session 7
Britannia Room

TBC – Everpure

3:30pm – 4:00pm

Session 8
Britannia Room

Data#3 – The future is now: what’s next for your teams and why it matters

After a day of solving real problems, it’s time to look ahead.

Join Data#3 Chief Technology Officer, Graham Robinson, as he explores the technology landscape of 2027 and beyond. Discover how AI‑native and agentic architectures will transform the way teams build, how autonomous infrastructure will redefine managed services, how quantum‑resistant security will reshape compliance, and how hybrid cloud will evolve into a fully distributed, edge‑connected ecosystem.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what’s ahead and practical guidance on how to position your organisation to lead through change rather than react to it. The organisations that will shape the future are the ones preparing for it today.

Presenter
Graham Robinson
Graham Robinson Chief Technology Officer Data#3

4:00pm – 5:00pm

Britannia Room

Sponsor showcase and post-event networking

Speakers

Chitra Andy Rajan

Chitra Andy Rajan

Director, Small & Medium Business Sales – Microsoft ANZ Microsoft Connect
Matt Davis

Matt Davis

Principal Solutions Consultant Adobe Connect
Andrew McAllister

Andrew McAllister

Regional Director, APAC CoreView Connect
Ron Pher

Ron Pher

Senior Systems Engineer Veeam Connect
Adam Rappaport

Adam Rappaport

Artificial Intelligence Specialist Data#3 Connect
Graham Robinson

Graham Robinson

Chief Technology Officer Data#3 Connect
Afzal Shariff

Afzal Shariff

Director of IT Canterbury College Connect

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