Defence industry capability – creating a new boom in Australia

At the recent GAP Summit the Honourable Christopher Pyne MP spoke about his new role as Minister for Defence Industry and how it is impacted by the innovation agenda.

Local innovations need support from government and corporates

Not many people know about a technology that is keeping our lives from descending into the chaos of record keeping anxiety. Ben Pearson, CEO of start-up Mainframe Cloud, explains.

Innovation in outer space, it’s not rocket science

Australia is the only OECD country without a national space agency. Andrea Boyd, Flight Operations Engineer from the International Space Station in Germany, explains why a sustainable space sector would strongly accelerate Australia’s innovation system.

Welcome to the GAP Summit on Spaces of Australia Innovation

Global Access Partners (GAP) is holding its 7th Annual Growth Summit in NSW Parliament House to discuss Spaces of Australian Innovation. Catherine Fritz-Kalish, Co-founder and Managing Director of GAP, delivered the introduction.

Spaces of Australian Innovation

What is the latest in Australia’s innovation sector? Stephen Hayes has an overview of what’s happening in a number of areas.

Australia’s digital imperative starts with our youth

Australia’s best technology ideas come from those who aren’t familiar with restrictions: our youth. That’s the essence of Young ICT Explorers, a non-profit competition created by SAP. John Ruthven, President and Managing Director of SAP Australia and New Zealand, explains.

Looking to the stars – Australia’s rising innovative industry

Innovation spaces in Australia need the support of bright and motivated people. Solange Cunin is the CEO of Cuberider, which gives high school students the opportunity to learn STEM skills by designing and coding experiments that are tested in space on the International Space Station.

Technology and transformation

The second Annual Digital Disruption for Government 2016 takes place in Sydney 27-28 September with a pre-conference workshop on 26 September.

My 4 top tips for getting immersed in Singapore

Singapore is an interesting platform to explore as gateway into regional and global markets. Entrepreneur and strategic marketing expert Gemma Manning says establishing a dual presence across Australia and Singapore is a sure-fire way to further growth.

Australia’s innovation future and how to harness it

How can we harness innovation at every level and carve out a competitive position globally? Charles Nightingale from the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce explains how we can learn from Israel’s example and build a strong innovative culture here in Australia.

A whole of government approach to digital transformation

How can the opportunities of digital be harnessed effectively to drive innovation and productivity in the coming years?  According to Jon Cumming, Chief Digital Officer at the ACT Government, the answer is a whole of government approach underpinned by a transformation of culture.

Cyberbullying in the workplace and bystanders

Cyberbullying is a unique form of bullying because it can reach their victims anytime and anywhere. Charmein Madden says it’s important to better understand the role witnesses or bystanders play in the longevity of cyberbullying behaviours.