Roundtable 05 | Cloud

Cloud as the Foundation for Innovation

Cloud has evolved beyond infrastructure modernisation to become the platform enabling AI, automation, modern applications and data-driven decisions.

The conversation has shifted from migration towards optimisation, governance, operational maturity and extracting greater value from existing investments across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

This executive roundtable will explore how Australian organisations can balance performance, cost, security, sovereignty and simplicity while building cloud foundations that accelerate the next stage of innovation.

Why Cloud Maturity Matters

Cloud value now depends on optimisation, governance and a platform designed for what comes next.

You will leave with a clearer view of the cloud decisions required to improve control today while creating a secure foundation for AI, data and innovation.

Many organisations have already moved significant workloads to cloud platforms, but migration alone does not guarantee business value. Cost visibility, governance, security, operational simplicity and architectural consistency increasingly determine whether cloud can support the next stage of transformation.

Led by Tecala Group and Moxie Insights, this roundtable will document how organisations can optimise cloud investments, simplify hybrid and multi-cloud operations and create secure platforms that accelerate AI, automation, data and modern application delivery.

Roundtable Agenda

An afternoon focused on cloud optimisation, governance and innovation-ready platforms.

12:30–1:00 PM

Arrival and Executive Networking

Connect with peers and invited leaders before the facilitated discussion begins.

1:00–1:10 PM

Opening Remarks

Welcome, session context and the action points the discussion will work towards across cloud optimisation, governance and innovation enablement.

1:10–2:30 PM

Executive Roundtable

Interactive discussion moderated by James Henderson, with commentary from Tecala Group and invited guests on cloud optimisation, governance and innovation enablement.

2:30–2:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Final perspectives, key summaries and practical action points from the discussion.

2:45–3:00 PM

Executive Networking

Continue the conversation and connect with participants following the formal session.

Key Discussion Points
  • Optimising cloud investments for performance, governance and business value
  • Managing hybrid and multi-cloud environments with greater simplicity
  • Balancing cost, security, sovereignty and operational control
  • Building secure platforms that accelerate AI, data and automation
  • Moving from migration activity to sustained cloud operating maturity
Speakers and Moderator

A discussion led by leaders working across cloud, security and digital innovation.

James Henderson

James Henderson

Moderator, Moxie Insights

James will moderate the executive discussion, drawing out the priorities, trade-offs and practical experiences shaping this topic across Australian organisations.

Lee Apps

Lee Apps

Head of Cloud Services, Tecala

Lee Apps will share Tecala’s practical perspective on the technology, operating-model and leadership decisions shaping this roundtable topic.

Register Your Interest

Join Cloud as the Foundation for Innovation.

Register your interest in this executive roundtable to explore how secure, governed and optimised cloud platforms can accelerate AI, data and future business growth.

Thursday 11 February 2027 · 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM AEST · Location TBC · Sydney