Held in Canberra on 10 November, INSPIRE brought together clinical leaders, technical experts, policymakers, and digital health innovators to examine how interoperability and standards are improving healthcare delivery, data quality, and system integration.

The program reflected the Agency’s strategic role as stewards of standards for Australian healthcare, providing a forum for collaboration, sharing of best practice, and discussion of innovative applications that support a connected, future ready health system. 

Event highlights

• Rite of Passage by Uncle Wally Bell, Ngunnawal Elder and Traditional Custodian, followed by an Opening Vision from Dr Steve Hambleton, who also served as Master of Ceremonies.
• Dave deBronkart, internationally recognised patient advocate, on the human impact of digital health and empowering consumers.
• Herko Coomans (Dutch Ministry of Health) presenting global insights on interoperability.
• Liz Keen (Infosys Consulting), Professor Bernie Bisset (University of Canberra), and Rachel Dunscombe (OpenEHR International) discussing how standards enable trust, safety, and innovation in governance, clinical practice, and data integrity.
• A panel discussion led by Peter O’Halloran, Chief Digital Officer at the Agency.
• Ryan Mavin, Branch Manager of Informatics & Standards, on Turning Standards into Action.
• Closing remarks from Dr Hambleton, followed by a showcase and networking session.