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Matt Boon

Senior Research Director at ADAPT

Matt Boon

Senior Research Director at ADAPT

Matt Boon is the Senior Director for Strategic Research at ADAPT, responsible for directing and developing research content and positions.

For over 30 years, Matt has worked in research and advisory, including senior leadership roles at Gartner as Principal Analyst, Research Director, and Managing Vice President, where his 18 year history included working with Dell, Microsoft, and many others.

Throughout his career, Matt has been a sought after and highly respected authority on the local and global IT landscape.​ He interacts with executives daily, bringing together groups of C-suite leaders to discuss and prepare for the challenges and opportunities they face.​
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At ADAPT, Matt hosts numerous industry-leading business and technology events which Matt chairs, including the yearly Security Edge conference, delivering unique market trends and white-papers, advising executives across the technology provider landscape to make informed IT decisions.​

When he is not working, Matt enjoys walking the many trails of the NSW Southern Highlands, travelling and listening to music. He is also partial to a good steak and nice glass of red wine.

Articles & Research by Matt Boon

30:30 Data & AI Strategy / Expert Presentations 70% of government CIOs plan to increase AI investment as Australia moves from pilots to large scale adoption
25:04 Digital Transformation / Expert Presentations Lendi Group CEO shares how they scaled, innovated, and embraced AI to transform home ownership
4:20 Cloud & Infrastructure / Expert Presentations Industry pioneer Bevan Slattery on rewiring Australia’s digital infrastructure for cloud and AI
27:14 Cloud & Infrastructure / Expert Presentations Canva and AWS tech leaders on scaling AI-first platforms and evolving the cloud operating model
3:48 Security / Expert Presentations Lessons from CIA’s former CISO on high-pressure cyber leadership
Strategic Business Initiatives / Articles Tech on the sidelines as Federal Budget 2025 focuses on cost-of-living and core services
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Events featuring Matt Boon

18 Aug 2026 CIO Edge

Crown Towers, Palladium

Collaborate and learn with 180 CIOs and IT leaders responsible for delivering on the technology strategy for 1/4 of Australia’s GDP.

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19 Mar 2026 Sovereign by Design, Connected by Default:
Architecting the AI-Ready Australian Public Sector (APS)

Private Executive Roundtable

ADAPT’s latest research reveals a critical tension in the APS - while 61% of agencies are piloting AI, security and governance constraints remain the top blockers to whole-of-government collaboration.

 31 Mar 2026 Connected Government, Connected Data: A Framework for Trusted Public Sector AI

Digital Roundtable

Over 70% of government agencies have already identified specific opportunities where AI can deliver measurable benefits, but achieving “safe and responsible use at scale” remains the primary hurdle.

24 Jan 2050 PRT Rego Draft – Natalie Test

Private Executive Roundtable