The Meet FLEET program will highlight opportunities for Australian companies to co-develop advanced technologies into deep-tech applications that create growth and value. Opportunities exist for joint R&D programs, new product development and co-creation of IP by leveraging FLEET research expertise with your own technology development capabilities.
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| 1:45 PM | Registration |
| 2:00 PM | Budyeri kamaru! MC Tich-Lam Nguyen, FLEET Chief Operations Officer Welcome from UNSW Host Dane McCamey, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research, UNSW |
| 2:05 PM | Presentation: FLEET capabilities Alex Hamilton, FLEET Deputy Director |
| 2:20 PM | Panel Discussion – Innovation agents Hugh Durrant-Whyte, Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer Fiona Broussard, Monash Julie Wheway, AusIndustry, DISR Laura Droessler-Dansie, UNSW Knowledge Exchange |
| 3:00 PM | Panel Discussion – Science-in-industry veterans Kavan Modi, NSW Transport Biliana Rajevic, Quantum Brilliance Chris Vale, CSIRO Quantum Andrew Dzurak, Diraq Alan Kobussen, Rio Tinto Exploration |
| 3:45 PM | Poster session Networking |
| 5:00 PM | Event concludes |
Panel Discussion – Innovation agents
This panel brings together key enablers of industry-academia collaborations, including university and government agency representatives. The discussion will cover a range of topics including business development support provided by universities and government agencies, the diverse collaboration mechanisms at play, various engagement models employed, the spectrum of funding opportunities and grant schemes accessible to foster these partnerships, and the potential government funding support that can catalyse innovative collaborations between the academic and industrial sectors.
Panel Discussion – Science-in-industry veterans
The panel features those who have navigated the complex landscape of academia-industry collaboration, providing valuable insights gained from their experiences. They will share lessons learned from academia-industry partnerships, the inherent opportunities, and the barriers that often accompany such engagements. Additionally, the panel will explore the growing need for a quantum-trained workforce, pinpointing opportunities for developing such talent and exploring what resources are available to ensure a continuous and thriving pipeline of collaborative initiatives.
Technologies to be presented