Queensland Futures Institute

Last week to get your tickets for the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 in Brisbane! Meet our speakers below! A premium panel of futurists will come together to discuss and imagine the building blocks for a prosperous Queensland of the future and how we can best prepare to make them a reality. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 🕒 Time: 7:30am - 9am 📍 Venue: Tattersalls Club, 215 Queen St, Brisbane 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/4fgbitS From emerging global megatrends to artificial intelligence, and exciting new research and development projects, Blue Sky Queensland provides an exciting insight into the bold ideas and innovations coming down the pipeline and their potential impacts towards supercharging our future State. Our panel will be expertly moderated by Professor Professor Sarah Kelly OAM, Head of the Graduate School of Business, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/4fgbitS #BlueSkyQLD #QLDFutres #PublicPolicy #AusPol #QldPol #Queensland #FutureofWork #QLDJobs

Kudos to QFI member, Professor Scott Bell, Chief Executive Translational Research Institute Australia, who has been elected fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS), in recognition of his outstanding achievements. Prof Bell commenced at The Prince Charles Hospital in 1996, where he established the lung transplant program, secured statewide centre status for the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre and was its director from 1998 until 2016. Congratulations Professor Bell on being recognised for your outstanding achievements and contributions. https://lnkd.in/gsWv-28H

Tickets are now available for the 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝘆 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 in Brisbane! A premium panel of futurists will come together to discuss and imagine the building blocks for a prosperous Queensland of the future and how we can best prepare to make them a reality. 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 20th November 2024 🕒 Time: 7:30am - 9am 📍 Venue: Tattersalls Club, 215 Queen St, Brisbane 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/4fgbitS From emerging global megatrends to artificial intelligence, and exciting new research and development projects, Blue Sky Queensland provides an exciting insight into the bold ideas and innovations coming down the pipeline and their potential impacts towards supercharging our future State. Our esteemed panel includes: 💡 Professor Professor John Fraser, Director, Critical Care Research Group 💡 Prof Prof. Marek Kowalkiewicz, Chair in Digital Economy, QUT Business School 💡 Mark Mauceri, Chief of Staff, Gilmour Space Technologies 💡 Kristen Souvlis, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Like A Photon Creative Our panel will be expertly moderated by Professor Sarah Kelly OAM, Head of the Graduate School of Business, QUT (Queensland University of Technology) 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/4fgbitS #Cybersecurity #Auspol #QldPol #DigitalTransformation #BlueSky #PublicPolicy #BrisbaneEvents #Queensland #QldJobs

Thanks to Newsreel for a great summary of this morning's Leading Cyber Security forum. Did you know that about 60% of businesses went “bust” after a serious data attack or scam. Read the full article for more insights from our panel.

Thank you to everyone who attended our breakfast forum: Leading Cyber Security. It was a very insightful discussion and practical approach to some of the biggest challenges companies, departments, teams and individuals are facing today, when it comes to cyber security. Our esteemed panel of experts discussed everything from the culture change required to ensure cyber safety at an organisational level, to using AI to fight against AI cyber crime. Thank you to our panel: 💡 Karla Day, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, QBANK 💡 Ivar van den Berge MSc, CISM, Head of Cyber Security, Sime Darby Industrial Australasia 💡 Bruce Irwin, Principal Consultant, Cyber Security and Risk, Business Aspect 💡 Professor Ryan Ko, Chair & Director, UQ Cyber Research Centre, The University of Queensland And our expert moderator Cat Matson, CEO & Lead Facilitator, Impactful Presenters. Thank you also to our event sponsors Data#3 and Business Aspect. Stay tuned for our event report and replay in the coming weeks. #Cybersecurity #Auspol #QldPol #Queensland #PublicPolicy

This morning QFI members and guests are joining us for our Queensland Policy Leaders Forum on Leading Cyber Security. We have an esteemed panel of experts discussing how together we can become leaders in protecting the security of our critical and emerging technologies. Our panel includes: 💡 Karla Day, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, QBANK 💡 Ivar van den Berge MSc, CISM, Head of Cyber Security, Sime Darby Industrial Australasia 💡 Bruce Irwin, Principal Consultant, Cyber Security and Risk, Business Aspect 💡 Professor Ryan Ko, Chair & Director, UQ Cyber Research Centre, The University of Queensland They are expertly moderated by Cat Matson, CEO & Lead Facilitator, Impactful Presenters. Thank you to our event sponsors Data#3 and Business Aspect. A collective approach with a mixture of private and public ownership and responsibility is required to support our technology industry to thrive and capitalise on the growing global need for cyber security. We look forward to you sharing your insights and key takeaways. #Cybersecurity #Auspol #QldPol #Queensland #PublicPolicy

We were honoured to have Professor Helen Bartlett, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of the Sunshine Coast, share her perspectives at the QLD Policy Leaders' Forum on Investing in Regional Queensland. Her expertise in the role of universities in regional development was both insightful and inspiring. Some of her insights included: 💡 Universities as Economic Drivers ↔️ Prof Bartlett highlighted the critical role that universities play in regional development, not only by contributing to local GDP but also by retaining graduates within the community—with 70% of graduates choosing to stay and work locally. 💡 Educational Access and Equity ↔️ She underscored the challenges faced by underrepresented groups in accessing higher education, such as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and regional areas. Universities have a pivotal role in helping overcome these barriers. 💡 Successful Collaboration Models ↔️ Prof Bartlett emphasised the importance of collaboration between universities and industry, highlighting how the University of the Sunshine Coast's Moreton Bay Campus works closely with local industries and government. This partnership aims to drive economic development, foster innovation, and ensure alignment in planning and advocacy efforts. Discover more about the essential contributions of universities to regional Queensland and the collaborative efforts driving future growth. 📥 You can download the full report and see the event replay here: https://bit.ly/4eqIpLi #QLDFutures #RegionalQLD #QLDRegions #QldJobs #RegionalQueensland #HigherEducation #QLDPol #AusPol #publicPolicy #Queensland #EconomicDevelopment

In the lead up to next week's Leading Cyber Security Forum, Bruce Irwin told Newsreel that we are now seeing "deep fake" people requesting and organising video meetings. AI also means that phishing emails will become more professional. All this comes as organisations are bracing for deeper cybersecurity regulation. We are looking forward to welcoming members and guests to this important event next week! #Cybersecurity #QldPol #Queensland #PublicPolicy #AI #ArtificialIntelligence

Thank you to all who attended the Queensland Futures Institute State Councillors' Briefing last night.   We had the privilege of hearing from Kate Farrar, Chief Executive Officer of Brighter Super and QFI President.   Jamin Smith from SEC Newgate Australia also presented an update on the Mood of the Nation - Queensland Edition, providing valuable insights into the upcoming US and State Elections and a continued focus on Cost of Living challenges for many households. Thank you to Gadens. who were our generous hosts. We would love to hear any key takeaways or insights you gained from the evening. #AusPol #QldPol #CostofLiving #PublicPolicy #Queensland

Congratulations to QFI President Kate Farrar, CEO, Brighter Super, who has been named a finalist in the 8th annual Women in Finance Awards for Chief Executive Officer of the Year. The national awards program recognises and acknowledges the leading women influencing the Australian finance industry. Winners will be announced 15th November. We wish Kate and all the finalists all the best for the awards. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/gKPyXhbd #womeninfinance