Invitation to Graphene+2018: The 4th Industrial Revolution conference
Monday October 8, Hawthorn Arts Centre, Melbourne
Scientists, academia, advanced manufacturers and global start-up incubator leaders address: How Australia can spearhead the technology, and foster the start-up culture, that will drive the next generation of interconnectedness through the Internet of Things using graphene as the enabler of change.
Speakers include —
Government:
- Daniel Mulino MLC, Parliamentary Secretary for Treasury and Finance, Victoria
Startup incubation:
- Omer Gozen, VP, New Materials & Packaging, Plug and Play (USA)
Academia:
- Professor Linda Kristjanson AO, Vice Chancellor, Swinburne University
- Professor Bronwyn Fox, Director, Manufacturing Futures Research Institute, Swinburne University of Technology
- Professor David Officer, Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Research
Business:
- Chris Gilbey OAM, CEO Imagine IM; Chair, Australian Graphene Industry Association
- Ray Gibbs, CEO, Haydale Limited
- Brendan Swifte, CEO, Geofabrics
- Elina Ollila, CEO, UX-Fit (USA)
- Dominic Rohrmus, Senior Engineer, Siemens AG (Germany)
- Professor Peter Middendorf, Director Arena2036 (Germany)
- Volkmar Doericht, R&D for Digitalization and Automation, Siemens (Germany)
Issues to be discussed include —
- Graphene: Solving big problems
- Designing Materials: Doing more with less
- From startup to billion dollar markets
- Invention, research and IP
- Making Australian manufacturing globally relevant
For the complete agenda, please visit: grapheneindustry.org.au/conference/schedule
GEO Business 2019
21 – 22 May 2019
Business Design Centre, London, UK
GEO Business is the largest geospatial event in the UK attracting over 2500 visitors from more than 50 countries. Incorporating an international trade exhibition, a strategic conference, cutting edge seminars, a programme of live commercial workshops and a popular programme of social events, GEO Business is designed for everyone involved in the gathering, storing, processing and delivery of geospatial information.
Organised in collaboration with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES), The Survey Association (TSA), the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
For more information visit www.GeoBusinessShow.com, email info@GeoBusinessShow.com or call +44(0)1453 836363.
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The US National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) Annual Conference is the place to enhance geospatial excellence and collaboration for state, local, tribal and federal GIS policymakers and coordinators, private sector partners and other leaders in the geospatial ecosystem.
Providing critical and timely networking opportunities, the conference also offers the chance to connect, collaborate, and share with colleagues and partners.
The agenda will comprise:
Roll Call of States — Where state representatives will share a snapshot of achievements, challenges and upcoming activities.
Plenary Sessions — Presentations by and for the NSGIC community exploring challenges, successes and new approaches for collaboration in the geospatial ecosystem.
State Caucus — A roundtable discussion with state and local government representatives to talk frankly about current pressing issues.
GIO Academy — Leadership sessions and networking for state government GIOs and equivalents only (separate registration is required).
Speed Networking — A fun and fast-paced activity where sponsors, who have allocated points, will rotate to complete the circuit of visiting with state reps.
Annual Business Meeting — Including the election of new board members and leadership transition.
Awards Reception — Recognising exceptional work through the Geospatial Excellence Awards & NSGIC Service Awards.
