DrupalCon Sydney 2013: Keynote: Pia Waugh

This talk explores the challenges that governments face amid rapid societal changes over the past decade. It addresses the increasing pressures on governments related to technology procurement and use, emphasizing how Open Source technologies can empower governments to innovate and provide citizen-centric services. The speaker highlights how these methodologies can facilitate collaboration and enhance service delivery, particularly under tight financial constraints. Pia Waugh, a community leader for open government with a rich background in open data initiatives and free software advocacy in Australia, shares her insights on leveraging Open Source to disrupt the status quo and better serve a digital society.