Thought Leaders – Story Tellers – Dot Connectors
Our events demonstrate the vast opportunities presented through the digital economy, share insights from our research and assist to build an ecosystem of curious minds and corporate partners. Each event aims to bring together a dynamic combination of academia, industry, government and the arts.
Our events are accompanied by take-home materials to help you, and your organisation, thrive in the digital economy.
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
DLD Salon Brisbane
October 24, 2019
The QUT Chair in Digital Economy connected Brisbane to the global DLD community by co-hosting the first DLD Salon in the Southern Hemisphere. DLD stands for Digital Life Design, and is the world’s preeminent community of global digital pioneers, business leaders and government executives. DLD connects digital disruptors and great…
Read moreGovernment 5.0: the future of public services
August 20, 2019
20 August, 2019 QUT Gardens Point, Room Three Sixty “Last year, $1.5 Trillion was spent on Digital Transformation efforts and according to World Economic Forum only 1% of those initiatives are going to reach their goals.” Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz’s opening line of his keynote address at the QUT Chair in…
Read moreNight Nomads: the ethics of robot servants
March 12, 2019
12 March, 2019 QUT Gardens Point Robots are here to serve us. From vacuuming our carpets to working in our factories and offices. Is this our version of modern servitude? Should robots have rights, time off, unions, identity numbers, legal identification? How do we feel about having multiple robots living…
Read moreDLD Munich
January 19, 2019
19-21 January, 2019 Munich, Germany Chair in Digital Economy, Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz and Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur, Leanne Kemp recently addressed audiences at DLD Munich. The pair’s conversation highlighted the established success and opportunity-rich environment of Australia’s digital ecosystem. DLD stands for Digital, Life, Design and explores how the digital age…
Read moreHiding in Plain Sight: Trends shaping 2019
October 31, 2018
Exploring the emerging trends at the forefront of disrupting the way we think, live and work. What opportunities will these trends enable and is your business ready to seize these new opportunities? Thank you to our panelists and speakers: Paul Kurchina (SAP expert) Anne Kovachevich (Arup), Dr Paula Dootson (QUT),…
Read moreThree Dimensions of Digital
August 22, 2018
22 August, 2018 QUT, Room Three Sixty Three Dimensions of Digital of Digital navigated key factors for measuring and contributing to a business’s success – Maturity, Confidence and Ecosystems. This event was the culmination of three major research reports Thank you to our panelists and speakers: Dr Mark Pedersen (KJR),…
Read moreThe ART of Digital @ London Tech Week
June 13, 2018
Following the success of The ART of Digital in Brisbane, the event was taken to London as part of London Tech Week. Thank you to our speakers and panelists: Prof Marek Kowalkiewicz Leanne Kemp (Everledger) Dr Ivano Bongiovanni (University of Glasgow) Andrew Grill (Practical Futurist) Dr Paula Dootson
Read moreThe ART of Digital
May 17, 2018
On 17 May 2018, the Chair in Digital Economy hosted The ART of Digital at The Tivoli as a part of the Myriad festival. An all-star cast of thought leaders, representing communities, industry, government and academia provoked and inspired the audience during the keynote and panels. Thank you to your…
Read moreHiding in Plain Sight
November 23, 2017
23 November, 2017 QUT Gardens Point, Room Three Sixty Every year seems like an accelerated version of the previous one. Our lives have never been more automated and we are more connected and digitally engaged than ever before. So, what’s in store for 2017? And, is your business ready to…
Read moreHealth 5.0
November 23, 2017
PwC, Brisbane Complex and ripe for disruption. This event explored the future of the healthcare system, the event was held in partnership with PwC. It was a deep dive into the evolution of healthcare, technologies role in enhancing medical breakthroughs, pivoting to a focus on wellness and why tech company…
Read moreDigital Strategy of Future
August 31, 2017
31 August, 2017 QUT Gardens Point, Room Three Sixty The event focused on the new era of digital strategies. How organisations can leverage the opportunities of the digital age to create and maintain revenue resilience. This event was also the official launch of Brisbane’s Digital Strategy, Digital Brisbane 2.0, in…
Read moreThe Secret Code: growth in the digital age
August 4, 2017
4 August, 2017 QUT Gardens Point, Room Three Sixty Throughout the years, growth has been elusive for some firms whilst others blaze a trail with seemingly little effort. The digital age has increased this divide, enabling firms to dominate markets in as little as 2 to 3 years – leaving…
Read moreThe Proactive Organisation
March 30, 2017
30 March, 2016 QUT Gardens Point, Room Three Sixty Thank you to our speakers and panelists: Hon. Minister Leanne Enoch, Prof Marek Kowalkiewicz (PwC Chair in Digital Economy), Prof Bronwyn Harch (QUT), Prof Rebekah Russell-Bennett, Andrew Spina (DSITI), Mr Tasmin Trezise (Tanda), Assoc Prof Tomasz Bednarz (QUT), and Glenda Caldwell…
Read moreRetail 5.0: Check-out the Future
March 7, 2017
7 March, 2017 QUT Gardens Point, Room Three Sixty Retail 5.0 took a deep dive into the emerging trends and opportunities technology is enabling within the retail industry. Thank you to our speakers and panelists: Prof Marek Kowalkiewicz (QUT Chair in Digital Economy), Dr Paula Dootson (QUT), Dan Beecham (Woolworths),…
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Digital Identity 3.0
August 31, 2015
31 August, 2015 PwC Innovation Lab, Brisbane Developed economies are moving from an economy of corporations to an economy of people. More than ever, people produce and share value amongst themselves, and create value for corporations through co-creation and by sharing their data. This data remains in the hands of…
Read morePwC Chair in Digital Economy Launch
April 23, 2015
23 April, 2015 QUT Gardens Point, Room Three Sixty The official launch of the PwC Chair in Digital Economy. The Chair is a joint venture and a globally unique partnership between, QUT, PwC, Brisbane Marketing and the Queensland Government. The Chair sets a world-class standard for collaboration among academia, industry and government. With all…
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The Chair in Digital Economy is a joint venture and a globally unique partnership between, QUT, PwC, Brisbane Marketing and the Queensland Government. The Chair sets a world-class standard for collaboration among academia, industry and government. With all its partners, the Chair in Digital Economy has a shared goal to explore and develop new creative opportunities in an age of great disruption.
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