DSPANZ Planning Day
In January 2026, the DSPANZ Board and staff met in Melbourne for our annual planning days. Over two days, we reviewed where DSPANZ currently delivers value, the challenges facing Digital Service Providers (DSPs), and how we can adapt to better represent the sector across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand now and into the future.
Focus
Member engagement and growth through targeted outreach, a programme of high-value smaller events, and clearer messaging about DSPANZ’s offer.
Financial and membership sustainability by broadening revenue streams (grants, sponsorships and paid services) while keeping membership fit for purpose.
Governance and leadership reforms, including Board succession planning, director term structures and constitutional amendments where needed.
Clearer representation and advocacy improving how we collate and present industry feedback so government consultation is informed by how systems work in practice.
Feedback
Elissa Walker (a/g CIO ATO) and Nick Southcombe (CEO Frontier) joined the board to discuss their views and perceptions of the role that DSPSANZ performs. We also received many insights from our members through our annual survey.
What we heard:
- Stronger engagement with senior government stakeholders.
- DSPANZ to act as a one-stop source for regulatory insight and sector coordination.
- Continued focus on networking, practical support and collaboration.
- Assurance that our membership and advocacy approach remains fit for purpose as the sector evolves.
- A single, nuanced and credible voice for industry engagement with government.
Future
Over the coming months, the DSPANZ board will be putting into actions, steps to build a more sustainable future. DSPANZ will translate these priorities into an operational roadmap with clear measures of success for our members.
If you would like to get involved with DSPANZ - please contact us at hello@dspanz.org.