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CAUDIT Communities Conference - Wednesday 24 - Friday 26 July 2024

La Trobe University, Bundoora Victoria


Join us at La Trobe University, Melbourne from 24-26 July 2024 for the inaugural Communities conference. The Conference will unite leading minds from the higher education sector, covering a range of topics pivotal to organisational success such as: 

  • Information and Data Governance 
  • Business Analysis
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Project  and Program Management
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Student Information Systems
  • Change Management
  • IT Procurement
CAUDIT's vibrant Communities of Practice and Special Interest Groups consistently foster a culture of collaboration among IT professionals across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and PNG. Drawing the expertise and experience of our Community Members, the Conference will bring to life the critical wealth of knowledge that exists among our Communities or Practice.

Communities Day 2023 Audience

"I really enjoyed the ability to have both structured and unstructured conversations with colleagues, and to compare notes about common problems."

"For me, it was the opportunity to meet colleagues from across the sector."

"The frank and honest discussion was the highlight of attending the Communities Day."

"It was great to hear how other universities were solving or addressing problems - It was great to hear that we are not alone."

"I really enjoyed the collaboration between colleagues."


Who should attend?

The 2024 CAUDIT Communities Conference embraces participation from IT practitioners of all ranks.  Sessions are contemporary and relevant to technical staff as well as senior managers.  The breadth of topics ensures that everyone can benefit from the wealth of knowledge, collaboration and networking opportunities available.  The conference is delivered by peers and domain experts from the sector. 

Who is CAUDIT?

The Council of Australasian University Directors of Information Technology (CAUDIT) is the peak body for ICT in the Higher Education and Research sector.  CAUDIT brings together University and Research Institutions from across Australasia and the South Pacific. Member Institutions are represented by the most senior IT person in their organisation. CAUDIT supports Member Representatives and their teams through the provision of a broad range of services that foster collaboration, leadership and good practice among Members.

These services include professional development, cybersecurity, benchmarking, negotiating collective procurement agreements, and fostering collaboration through networking opportunities and the sharing of thought leadership, experiences and best practice among its members.

Three strategies provide the focus for CAUDIT's activities: connecting, enabling and challenging our members. 


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