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Part 2: Capability – Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologies

Posted on   |  with James Riley   |  Capability   |  26 mins
The Capability - Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologies webinar was a discussion at the highest levels of business about how companies can mobilise to build strategically important and commercially valuable intellectual property. Large-scale defence contracts direct huge investment into high-tech industries. At a time when a raft of powerful new technologies are coming of age, considered and well-directed industry programs and partnerships can be truly transformative. The industrial development opportunities for Australia are extraordinary. Expert guests included:
  • Adrian Beer, CEO, METS Ignited
  • Rob Le Busque, regional vice president, Asia Pacific at Verizon
  • Jens Goennemann, MD of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre.
For more information on what was discussed, see AUKUS brings ‘huge multiplier effect’ to local industry (innovationaus.com)
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Part 1: Capability – Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologies

Posted on   |  with James Riley   |  Capability   |  20 mins
The Capability - Submarines, industrial development and frontier technologies webinar was a discussion at the highest levels of business about how companies can mobilise to build strategically important and commercially valuable intellectual property. Where is Australia placing its big bets to leverage existing research leadership? Where does Australia already have comparative advantage, and where will it partner to augment home-grown capability ? Quantum, artificial intelligence, 5G, advanced manufacturing, robotics and automation, and critical mineral processing are all part of this mix. Expert guests included:
  • The Hon. Steven Marshall MP, Premier of South Australia
  • Professor Michelle Simmons AO, CEO & founder at Silicon Quantum Computing, director at ARC Centre of Excellence for Quantum Computation and Communication Technology
  • Rear Admiral Lee Goddard, RAN, head of partnerships & operations at Minderoo Foundation.
For more information on what was discussed, see AUKUS brings 'huge multiplier effect' to local industry (innovationaus.com).
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Counterpoint Conversations, Ep3: The social aspects of cyber: beyond the 1s and 0s

Posted on   |  with Corrie McLeod   |  Counterpoint   |  32 mins
Those who make up the senior cohort of cyber in gov are mainly women, and we’re interested to discuss the reasons for this and how it benefits cyber as a portfolio. How much of an executive-level role in the cyber industry is about the technology, and how much is about people skills and an ability to convey the message? This episode will discuss ‘counterpoints’ of how gender and diversity more generally equips business and government to be more cyber resilient.
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The age of trust, Series 2, Ep6: 5G to enable supercharged problem-solving solutions

Posted on   |  with Corrie McLeod   |  Age of Trust   |  27 mins
We understand at a high level that 5G is a powerful new technology, but how this next-gen tech is harnessed ultimately comes down to its creative application by industries to solve their most pressing challenges. In this episode of The age of trust, InnovationAus publisher Corrie McLeod talks to Stuart Hendry, head of global enterprise & public sector for the Asia Pacific at Nokia, and Rob Le Busque, regional VP for the Asia Pacific at Verizon, about how 5G can supercharge problem-solving solutions. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Verizon.
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Counterpoint Conversations, Ep2: Diversity and Indigenous representation in AI

Posted on   |  with Corrie McLeod   |  Counterpoint   |  41 mins
The Australian Government’s goal to be a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) must be a diverse and inclusive effort if we’re to better benefit from varied approaches to problem solving. This not only refers to the importance of supporting the next generation of women in STEM, but also including the voices of First Peoples as we negotiate the complexity around AI and machine learning. This discussion will focus on what the creation of ethical AI looks like from an indigenous perspective and how responsible AI and science is being combined with Indigenous knowledge to solve complex problems, both in Australia and abroad.
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Counterpoint Conversations, Ep1: Turning the language of science into the language of business

Posted on   |  with Corrie McLeod   |  Counterpoint   |  33 mins
Members of the academic field of science will play a vital role in building the 21st century enterprises that will create solutions and jobs critical to solving complex societal problems. However, we can only ever be successful with our scientific endeavours if we can get them out of the lab and into the business landscape. Dharmica Mistry, co-founder and former chief scientist for BCAL Diagnostics and head of medtech and biotech for Cicada Innovations, and Alistair Gordon, CEO of HFL Leadership, discuss business as a counterpoint to science, the importance of business acumen to effectively communicate its applications, and the barriers encountered by women undertaking management and leadership activity in technical fields.
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The age of trust, Series 2, Ep5: Leveraging the link between 5G and digital twin technology

Posted on   |  with Corrie McLeod   |  Age of Trust   |  35 mins
5G is a pivotal feature of connectivity. In this InnovationAus The age of trust podcast, NSW Government Department of Customer Service’s director spatial services, Wayne Patterson, and Verizon’s head of solution architects, Tony Harb, discuss the importance of connectivity for important, and at times critical, digital twins of real-world entities. Leveraging digital twins could create value for enterprises in Industry 4.0, address the challenges of Australia’s COVID recovery to boost the economy, and support organisations in their digital transformation. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Verizon.
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Commercial Disco: Kate Pounder, CEO, Technology Council of Australia

Posted on   |  with James Riley   |  Commercial Disco   |  31 miins
The Technology Council of Australia is the nation’s powerful new peak industry body, launched last month with ambitions as big as the sector it represents. Huge. In this episode of the Commercial Disco podcast, the Tech Council’s inaugural CEO Kate Pounder talks about the enormous job creation potential of the sector, and the role it will play in Australia’s economic recovery.
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The age of trust, Series 2, Ep4: Essential two-way trade

Posted on   |  with Corrie McLeod   |  Age of Trust   |  31 mins
Streamlining the two-way trade and investment process between Australia and the US is essential to the COVID recovery of both countries. The value of this mutual investment currently accounts for 90% of the Australian share market, and is 10 times larger than the value of our relationship with China. So what has changed in how the two countries can work together? April Palmerlee, CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce In Australia (AmCham), and MJ Salier, chief legal counsel at Verizon, discuss how we can leverage the trust American businesses have in Australia’s transparent and accountable legal and regulatory systems, and what role 5G and IoT connected devices can play in this relationship. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers do not necessarily reflect the view or position of Verizon.
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Commercial Disco: Martin Duursma, partner, Main Sequence Ventures

Posted on   |  with James Riley   |  Commercial Disco   |  34 mins
Martin Duursma is a partner at Australia’s premier deep-tech focused venture capital outfit, Main Sequence Ventures, charged with overseeing the firm’s space industry investments. In this episode of the Commercial Disco, Martin talks about the massive opportunities that exist in the space industry – and the massive ambition that is being applied to securing Australia’s share of it.
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