AMA with the team behind the 2026 Census

Ask the Census team absolutely anything.

Join us for a panel with a difference – you ask all the questions.

Have you ever wanted to know how the Census reaches people in the remotest parts of Australia? Or how billions of data points are translated into meaningful insights for the community?

It takes 7 years to pull off a single Census, from planning to delivery to processing and releasing the data. Throughout that times there are thousands of decisions that need to be made, and many of them have been made by the people on this panel.

Come curious and ready for some behind-the-scenes stories from the biggest survey in Australia.

Who are Exclaim IT?

Exclaim IT is an Australian-owned ICT recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, connecting talented technology and data professionals with exciting opportunities across the Australian Federal Government and broader ICT community.

With a strong presence in Canberra, we’re passionate about building genuine relationships, supporting specialist talent, and helping organisations connect with the people they need to deliver meaningful technology and digital outcomes.

We’re proud to support Canberra Data Week and Women in Data, celebrating the talented people, ideas and diverse perspectives shaping the future of data and technology.

Website: https://exclaim-it.com.au/

What is Canberra Data Week?

Canberra Data Week is a community-led event that brings together public sector, industry, academia, and data professionals to explore how data and AI can help solve real-world problems for the public good. This session will showcase practical, engaging examples of how Microsoft data and AI technologies can support better decision-making, stronger governance, safer innovation and more meaningful community engagement.

Website: https://www.canberradataweek.com