AusInnovate Conference @ CeBIT Australia 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012

Event Partners

Australia Goes Broadband – Capturing Opportunities

The AusInnovate Conference is the leading platform in Australia for connecting research, industry and government communities. AusInnovate investigates and identifies what is required to foster innovation and optimise productivity.

AusInnovate is produced by CeBIT Global Conferences in partnership with Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), National ICT Australia (NICTA) Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO).

The NBN provides unprecedented new opportunities for Australians, changing the nature of industry, commerce and services. The AusInnovate Conference 2012 will examine the opportunities made possible through the NBN, backed up by case-studies of examples of organisations that have already established a footing in the market and are taking the lead, and the future that lies ahead.

Conference themes include:
  • Advances and Opportunities for Smart Infrastructure
  • Building a world-class infrastructure for the 21st Century has become a priority in Australia and leveraging the NBN and the latest developments in ICT are an essential part of that process. With the advent of smart grids, cars and cities the need for intelligent infrastructure that can enable progress is critical for Australia to exploit the opportunities available and become a fully connected country. This session will showcase the latest advances being made in infrastructure both internationally and nationally that underpin smart cities and communities. Featured case studies will examine the roadblocks, benefits gained and explore the wider impact of innovation fostered by smart infrastructure.

  • Advances and Opportunities for Smart Services
  • Technology is rapidly revolutionising how Australian organisations are able to do business, communicate and compete internationally. Improved access to health, education and ecommerce is fostered by the development and adoption of the latest innovations in ICT. Supported by the NBN organisations are already transforming their service delivery via creative and pioneering techniques. This session will focus on how existing and emerging technologies are delivering opportunities for ground-breaking advances in service delivery.

  • Advancing the Digital Economy: The Future and Beyond
  • Future innovation and productivity will determine the future health of Australian industries and overall economy. This session will focus on the future direction of infrastructure and services in Australia based on current levels of innovation and appetite for further adoption and exploitation of opportunities.

AusInnovate Conference at CeBIT Australia 2012

CeBIT 2012 Plenary Session
8.55am – 9.00am Chair Address
9.00am – 9.30am Keynote Presentation
9.30am – 9.55am Ministerial Address

Senator the Hon Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

9.55am – 10.25am Keynote Presentation
10.25am – 10.30am Summing up from the Chair
10.30am – 10.50am MORNING TEA BREAK
Advances and Opportunities for Smart Infrastructure
10.50am – 11.00am Chair Address
11.00am – 11.25am International Insights Case Study: Utilising Technology to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs in the Delivery of Utilities to Consumers

Paul De Martini, Former CTO, Cisco Smart Grids

11.25am -11.50am Australian Infrastructure Innovation Presentation: Challenges for Australia’s Infrastructure and Opportunities for Smarter Infrastructure
11.50am – 12.15pm SME Innovation Presentation: Harnessing Connectivity Capabilities for Future Intelligent Transport Systems

  • An overview of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
  • Current status of Cooperative ITS in Europe, USA and Australia
  • Cohda Wireless’ innovations in Cooperative ITS

Paul Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Cohda Wireless

12.15pm – 12.20pm Summing up from the Chair
12.20pm – 1.20pm LUNCH BREAK
Advances and Opportunities for Smart Services
1.20pm – 1.30pm Chair Address
1.30pm – 1.55pm International Services Insights Presentation: How ICT is Transforming the Services Sector – An International Perspective
1.55pm – 2.20pm Australian Services Innovation Case Study: The transformation of Australia Post’s parcel services to support the rise of eCommerce in Australia

Richard Umbers, Executive General Manager – Parcel Services, Australia Post

2.20pm – 2.45pm SME Innovation Presentation: Capitalising on Global Market Opportunities with High-Speed Connectivity Technology

Dr Soon Teh, CEO and Founder, CLIVE International

2.45pm – 2.50pm Summing up from the Chair
2.50pm – 3.10pm AFTERNOON TEA BREAK
Advancing the Digital Economy: The Future and Beyond
3.10pm – 3.20pm Chair Address
3.20pm – 3.45pm A Vision for Smart Infrastructure in Australia
3.45pm – 4.10pm A Vision for Smart Services in Australia
4.10pm – 5.00pm PANEL DISCUSSION: Advancing the Digital Economy – How to ensure Australia is Competitive in a Global Economy

  • How to enable and sustain a fully connected society?
  • Where are the next growth areas for Australia?
  • Which industries will be transformed by advances in ICT and how will that impact Australia?
  • How can Australia prepare and best leverage ICT advancement?

Facilitated by: Mark Jones, Director, Filtered Media

5.00pm – 5.10pm Summing up from the Chair

AusInnovate Conference Pricing

Rate Expires Price Normal Price Student/Research *
Super Saver ^ 2 March 2012 $795 $325
Early Bird 30 March 2012 $895 $425
Standard 18 May 2012 $1,095 $525
CeBIT Week 19 – 24 May 2012 $1,195 $625

All prices are ex-GST.

^Super Saver rate for AusInnovate Conference has been extended until 5pm Friday 2 March 2012.

*Also available to Australian Government ICT apprentices and cadets.

Register for AusInnovate Conference 2012

Three easy ways to register for CeBIT Global Conferences.

Phone

Register for this event by phone: +61 2 9280 3400.

Fax or Email

Fill in the registration form and fax it to: +61 2 9280 1977 or email to sales@cebit.com.au.

Online Registration Portal

Register for this event online:

CREATE A MYCEBIT ACCOUNT

To attend this event you will first need to create a myCeBIT account and then register for the event.

HAVE A MYCEBIT ACCOUNT?

If you already have a myCeBIT account, please sign in then register for this event.