OMRI Speaker Series: Chief Data Officer Natalia Kacperek
About
The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the third event in its 2026 OMRI Speaker Series, featuring Chief Data Officer Natalia Kacperek.
The OMRI Speaker Series provides a regular forum for thought leadership, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem.
In this session, Natalia Kacperek, Chief Data Officer at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Chair of the WA Government’s AI Advisory Board, will share insights from her experience leading data, policy and innovation initiatives across the public sector. Drawing on her work across areas such as data integration, information sharing and the responsible use of emerging technologies, Natalia will explore the opportunities and challenges of leveraging data to inform decision-making and drive better outcomes for Western Australians.
Participation is encouraged either in person or online. This event will be delivered as a hybrid session, with opportunities for both in‑room and virtual engagement.
About the speaker
Natalia is the Chief Data Officer at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and the Chair of WA Government’s AI Advisory Board. Prior to this, she drove the strategic use of information throughout a number of public sector roles in policy, strategy and analytics.
Natalia is passionate about using data to address complex social, health, environmental and economic issues. She was responsible for establishing PeopleWA, an asset which links data from a number of social services agencies to improve government policy, decision making and research. She also drove the establishment of Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Legislation and the implementation of the AI Policy and Framework in WA.
Natalia has a Master in Statistical Data Analysis, and a Bachelor of Public Health from The University of Western Australia.
Links to the livestream will be sent to online registrants closer to the event date.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In-person attendance:
Registration is essential with limited in‑person tickets available.
In-person venue:
Department of Health – Royal Street Theatrette | 189 Royal Street | East Perth WA
Online attendance:
You will receive a link to the livestream closer to the event date.
Photography:
This event will be photographed and recorded. Images and video may be used for promotional and communications purposes, including websites and social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please notify event staff at registration.
Q&A:
Questions for the speaker can be submitted on registration or during the session.
Assistance:
If you have any accessibility or other requirements to enable you to participate in this event, please advise when registering.
Parking:
Street parking
Paid street parking is available on Royal Street and surrounding streets, subject to time limits and availability. Parking in the area can be limited, so attendees are encouraged to arrive early.
Nearby public car parks
The closest large public car park is:
Royal Street Car Park (City of Perth)
158 Royal Street, East Perth
Open 24 hours
Short walk to the Department of Health building
Additional City of Perth and private parking options are available nearby.
More information:
For more information about our new Speaker Series, please visit Medical Research - Introducing the Office of Medical Research and Innovation Speaker Series.
Location
Department of Health – Royal Street Theatrette
189 Royal Street, East Perth Western Australia 6004
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