Chris Crozier, Chief Information Officer, Department of Defence

12 Nov 2025

The Defence Digital Dialogue 2025 brought together senior public and private sector leaders for an exclusive discussion on the digital and technology priorities shaping Australia’s Department of Defence. Led by Chris Crozier, Chief Information Officer, the dialogue featured senior Defence leaders including Peter Alexander, Monique Hamilton and Maureen Greet.

The conversation explored Defence’s digital transformation agenda, with a focus on innovation, capability uplift, systems modernisation, commercial and procurement reform, and sovereign capability. Participants discussed the role of industry collaboration and strategic technology partnerships in addressing shared challenges and supporting Defence’s evolving operational and strategic objectives.

Held under the Chatham House Rule, the off-the-record dialogue provided a trusted environment for candid exchange between government and industry leaders on the future of Defence technology, digital capability and collaboration.

The Venue

QT Canberra: 1 London Circuit, Canberra 2601 - Ballroom 1

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Event Speakers

Chris Crozier

Chief Information Officer

Department of Defence

Maureen Greet

Assistant Secretary, Commercial Branch, Defence Digital Group

Department of Defence

Event Partners

Dynatrace

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Kyndryl

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Infosys

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Red Hat

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