Robyn’s Nest
Event to be held at Robyn’s Nest Five-star Hotel on the beautiful Merimbula Lake – please speak to the Robyn’s Nest team for preferential overnight rates for conference attendees
Discuss the unique challenges of technology in regional Australia
In the modern era, technology decisions can be ‘make or break’ for many companies and organisations. With lower numbers of industry peers with whom to share ideas and keep abreast of technology innovations, rural and regional businesses face additional challenges in choosing the best technology solutions for them. This forum seeks to foster greater networking opportunities and connectedness between regional technology decision-makers.
CIOs, CFOs, CEOs, Department Heads, Senior Engineers, Business Analysts Welcome!
*Includes Lunch
Preamble – Launch of Innovation Week
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Mayor Michael Britten • Bega Valley Shire Council |
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Councillor Kristy McBain • Bega Valley Shire Council |
The Speakers
(Click here for more detailed bios of Innovation Week speakers)
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Jane Cay • CEO Birdsnest Online  |
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Anthony Marshall • CIO of Birdsnest |
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Alison De Kleuver • Executive Director Programs and Operations, Ernst & Young |
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Shane O‘Leary • Economic Development Manager, Bega Valley Shire Council |
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Shawn ‘The Ninja CIO’ Raines • Manager ITBS, Queanbeyan City Council |
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Peter Cooper • Founder The Start Society & iCentralCo. Tech startup advocate. |
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Michael Philips • Manager, eGov Cluster, CSIRO (formerly NICTA) |
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Liam O’Duibhir • Co-Founder IntoIT Sapphire Coast |
The Schedule
Please note the schedule is subject to change
| 10:00 am | Message from the Mayor – Launch Innovation Week and the Regional Technology Decision-Makers Forum |
| 10:05 am | Councillor Kristy McBain, Bega Valley Shire Council on the role of digital technology in the Shire’s Economic Development Strategy |
| 10:15 am | Speakers
10:15 AM Liam O’Duibhir ‘Building Regional Technical Capability ‘the holistic Bega Way’
10:30 AM Pete Cooper ‘Are tech startups relevant for Regional Australia?’
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| 10:45 am | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 am | Speakers contd.
11:00 AM Shawn Raines – to be advised
11:30 AM Jane Cay & Anthony Marshall – ‘A birds eye view on the evolution of a regional business in a digital age’
12:00 PM Alison De Kleuver – to be advised
12:30 PM Michael Phillips – ‘What regional companies can learn about networking and collaboration from Canberra’
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| 12:45 pm | Lunch |
| 1:45 pm | Panel Discussion |
| 2:30 pm | Vendor Spots |
This event will provide a great environment for the exchange of ideas and sharing valuable insights into technology selection in regional areas.
An IntoIT Sapphire Coast, Lighthouse Innovation Event
Contact:
Liam O’Duibhir
admin@intoitsapphirecoast.com
0417 579 079
