Executive Thought Leadership Forum

Innovation Central Melbourne, in collaboration with the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Healthcare Alliance and Cisco, are delivering an Executive Thought Leadership Forum to explore innovative approaches to crisis response, community resilience, AI-enabled services and the digital infrastructure shaping the future of local government.

The session will feature expert perspectives, real-world case studies and emerging technology insights from senior leaders at Cisco, Broadwick Connect, Brain-Stem AI and La Trobe University.

This forum marks the first event in the three-part AI and Connected Communities Leadership Series.

Details

Cost: Free

What to Expect

• Real-world insights from industry leaders and researchers on leveraging AI, digital innovation and connected technologies to strengthen decision-making, emergency preparedness and community outcomes.
• Interactive technology demonstrations showcasing cutting-edge AI-enabled solutions and innovative digital tools.
• Networking opportunities with researchers, academics & industry professionals.

Speakers

Country Digital Acceleration Program, Cisco

Peter Self
Technical Director and Co-Founder, Broadwick Connect

Bruce Lock
Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Brain-Stem AI

Professor Daswin de Silva
Professor, AI and Analytics and Co-Director, La Trobe AI Institute and Deputy Director, Centre for Data Analytics and Cognition, La Trobe University

Gerard Blood
Executive Director, University City and Asset Transformation, La Trobe University

Snapshot

Innovation Central Melbourne is delivering a three-part event series, focusing on AI, crisis response, resilient communications and future-ready connected communities. Hosted at the Eagleworks Innovation Centre, the series combines expert presentations, practical case studies and hands-on technology demonstrations.

These events are delivered in partnership with Cisco, the National Industry Innovation Network and La Trobe University.