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Thanks for making our Flip the Focus event such a success! Fearless and wide ranging conversations were had, on the issues women face in tech - and how to shift them. There were huge stats, big learnings - and laughs too. Great questions from the audience and insightful debate. These are systemic and important conversations, and won't be solved immediately. So, over the next few weeks, we'll share learnings from the evening - along with insights and actions each of us can take to start making change, today. Thanks again to our fantastic panel; Noga Edelstein Claire Waring Karissa A. Breen (KB)and Melissa Cullen GAICD, our Host Jen Dobbie, and to all of you who made time to come to the event; to the Hotwire Australia team; and to our exceptional event photographer, Natalie Page. Keen for more from Flip the Focus in the meantime? Subscribe and listen now on Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/grYvagAd #WomenInTech #Tech #Creativity #Leadership #Cybersecurity #Funding #FemaleFounders #Comms #PR

Our first IRL Flip the Focus event is here @ 4pm! Thanks to all the people who have bagged a seat already - your drinks are chilling, your nibbles are prepping, ready to fire you all up for a fearless discussion on the future of tech. See you this arvo to flip the focus, with our fantastic panel! #FlipTheFocus #Event #Tech #Leadership

Loved this from Douglas Cullen at SXSW Sydney, this time last week. AI for good, in creating real time learnings and tips for sportspeople. Reach out to Hotwire Australia to tell the world about your business, using AI for good!

Grab your coffee and get into the key themes from SXSW Sydney 2024! 🤖 AI: Harnessing Human Collaboration A standout theme was the empowerment of human agency in the age of AI. Armand Ruiz's session, "AI as Your Next Co-Worker," emphasised that the future of work is not solely about automation; it’s about how we effectively collaborate with AI to enhance productivity and creativity - a paradigm shift that's essential for driving innovation. 👩💻 Celebrating Women in Tech The spotlight on female tech founders was inspiring. Annie Liao, founder of AI innovation hub Build Club, showed the significant growth in AI engineering roles, emphasising that opportunities are expanding beyond coding positions. Tess Bennett's panel on female leaders at Tech Unicorns also highlighted this pivotal moment for women in tech to seize leadership roles and influence the industry. 🔮 Envisioning the Future of Tech Katherine Bennell-Pegg, the first person to be trained as an astronaut under the Australian flag, provided a compelling perspective on how space tech can address terrestrial challenges - reminding us that innovation knows no bounds and that the solutions we develop can literally have far - reaching impacts. 🎭 The Human Element in Technology Caroline Pegram, Head of Tech & Innovation at SXSW Sydney, succinctly stated, "It's about showing up in a different way." In an era dominated by tech advancements - staying curious, and leaning in with humanity remains the most valuable approach to acknowledge and solve challenges. Any themes or insights you'd like to add? Share them in the comments or reach out to Edson Porto or Jen Dobbie for more discussion. #SXSWSydney2024 #AIForHumans #WomenInTech #Innovation #Creativity #Tech

We all love a good ol Friday but today’s not just any Friday - it’s a real goodie because starting today, Sennheiser is doubling your donation to Mobmusic T-Shirt Day! 🎶💛 Mobmusic T-Shirt Day is an extension of the beloved Ausmusic T-Shirt Day by Support Act, with all proceeds supporting First Nations programs and services. It’s a great way to show love for the incredible First Nations musicians and creatives shaping Australia’s music industry. If you're a music lover, consider making a donation today: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gm5rrAwg 💸 Happy happy Friday! 🎉

What do local and global PR & Comms people really think about data and analytics? We asked them - and the results are truly interesting. Our State of Data & Analytics in PR and Comms Report shows where PR & Comms pros are at, across their data and analytics mastery. It’ll help you understand where you are - and how to evolve your team's capabilities, and drive results. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eeCMYtcg   Need a quick rundown before diving in? 1️⃣ 70% PR & Comms teams' greatest strength lies in fostering data driven cultures. 2️⃣ Most PR & Comms teams are shifting away from Quantity of Coverage as a measure of success - only 13% use it as their primary metric. 3️⃣ Just over a quarter of PR & Comms teams use real-time dashboards ( less than 50% still generate reports at pre-defined intervals). Join the 7% of respondents achieving the highest category of data and analytics mastery. Let go of uncertainty and embrace the benefits that come from mindful engagement with data. Need a hand? We can help.    Dive in and get into your data flow! 📊   #CommsData #DataDrivenPR #PRMetrics #PRInsights #PRPros #CommsEvolution #Insights #Innovation #Report #Research

SXSW Sydney: You have more power than you think. That might sound like a strange message at an event immersed in technology like South by Southwest, but it's the essence of several talks I've attended about AI 🤖, social media 📱, and digital ID 🔐 over the past three days. Many of us feel technology is evolving so quickly, becoming so complex, that we're at the mercy of what's being developed by the world's biggest companies and brightest minds. But many speakers at SXSW Sydney keep reminding their audiences that technology is primarily a tool 🛠️, and that we—those who adopt it—define its applications and development. Not necessarily as individuals but collectively. Consider social media platforms—some of today's richest and most profitable companies. I'm not calling for their end (after all, I'm posting this on LinkedIn), but unlike businesses essential for our existence (like energy companies or food producers), these companies would vanish if we all stopped using them tomorrow. Having a sense of agency—and even responsibility—in how we use, discuss, and adopt technological solutions is like a muscle we need to train. Ultimately, we all make choices, but we're not always aware of them. This is an unexpected message from SXSW, at least for me. 🙃 Hotwire Hotwire Australia Jen Dobbie #SXSW2024 #AIandTech #DigitalResponsibility #FutureOfTech #Future

Day Two of SXSW Sydney for the curious! Our team took in talks on Free Speech, to Blockchain, to Women Leading Tech. Big questions, bigger debates, giant coffees ☕️ Excited to keep up our curious tomorrow for Day Three. DM us if you’re there! #SXSWSydney #Marketing #Tech #Creativity

Sydney peeps - our event next Thursday is filling up fast! Don't forget to RSVP. What is it? A fearless conversation on the future of tech with some of the most innovative female founders and leaders in the industry. As part of our Flip the Focus series, we're hosting a panel discussion with: Noga Edelstein from Tractor Ventures Claire Waring from Gether | Techstars 2024 Karissa A. Breen (KB) from KBI.Media Melissa Cullen GAICD from Hotwire Australia Join us for drinks, canapés and convos on the challenges holding women back in tech; and our major takeaways from SXSW Sydney. Let's get into it! Thursday, 24th October 2024 . 4pm . Hotwire, Level 2, 100 Harris St, Pyrmont RSVP to flipthefocus@hotwireglobal.com See you there!! #Event #Innovation #WomenInTech #FlipTheFocus

We’re on the ground at SXSW Sydney all week, and will be sharing updates and insights on everything from AI to Femtech, Football to Creativity. DM us if you’re here, let’s grab a ☕️! #SXSWSydney #Tech #Creativity