On being a futurist

What is a futurist and why do we need them? Janine Cahill, one of the world’s top female futurists, shares three trends she believes will profoundly shape the way we will work.

We have to be nimble and innovative and ready for ongoing disruption

Today we launch our Disruption economy forum. Pradeep Khanna, CEO of Global Mindset, introduces the topic with an overview of what’s happening globally.

The important link between innovation and community values and beliefs

Wouldn’t it be great living in a sustainable world that does not depend on exploiting raw minerals and piling up mountains of landfill? Veena Sahajwalla, Director of the Centre for Sustainable Materials Research & Technology (SMaRT), explains how it can be done.

To flip or not to flip: An innovation in education or an educational fad?

A flipped classroom means inverting the traditional teaching procedure – for example teacher’s lectures outside the classroom or homework done in class. But do students actually learn better that way? Michael Jacobson has some answers.

Take control of your data

The Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit happens in Melbourne on 10-11 February 2016. With a vast amount of data available, modern businesses are faced with the challenge of storage, analysis, privacy, visualisation, security and disruptive tools and technologies.

Insights from innovative minds

Above all human is a conference for startup founders, makers, designers and innovators in Melbourne on Friday, 29 January 2016.

Looking back on 2015

Thank you for your interest and support throughout the year. As 2015 comes to an end, I'd like to share some highlights and the most popular blogs of the year with you.

Kids will power Australia’s “Idea Boom”

The Government's recent innovation statement has acknowledged the need for tighter incorporation of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) into early learning. Greg Miller says we need to engage kids with technology early, often and meaningfully to give them the confidence and competence they need for our digital future.

From a disruptive catchcry to mainstream business

The ecosystem of start-ups and creativity leading to innovation and economic growth relies on a few key ingredients. Jessica Purbrick-Herbst from CRC for Spatial Information says we need a culture that accepts that innovation and disruption are mainstream business and not just buzzwords.

A cabin in the woods: Creating insights can help clarify purpose and passion

In his recently announced innovation statement, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull called for an ‘ideas boom’. But what can we do for these elusive “a-ha!” moments to occur? Leah Sparkes explains why it’s important to make time to think and reflect.

The three phases of innovation: information, imagination and implementation

Is the agenda released by Malcolm Turnbull and Christopher Pyne this Monday enough to boost innovation in Australia? Graham Thorburn says to become truly innovative we first need to examine who we are with self-knowledge and honesty.

The value of services innovation

Tess Julian says services innovation is critical to creating the responsive, innovative nation that we want to be. Here she explains what that means.