10th Anniversary Digital Pulse Report Launch - Queensland
Join us at the Queensland launch of the tenth Digital Pulse report, where we will be releasing the report to leaders across Australia’s business, government and education sectors and drilling down into Queensland-specific findings.
RACV Royal Pines Resort - Royal Poinciana Room, Ross Street, Benowa, QLD, 4217
Thu 05 Dec 2024 07:30 AM AEST
Duration: 2.0 hours
Register by Wed 04 Dec 2024 02:00 PM AEST
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CPD Hours: 1
Skills Level: Knowledge -> Level 3
About this event
This event is for experienced professionals and leaders.
*If you are not a current ACS member, you will be asked to 'create an account'. Your details will be used for registration processes only. If you experience technical issues, please contact acs.qld@acs.org.au
Australia is facing major changes as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies rapidly change the economy and our workplaces. ACS’ annual Digital Pulse report has been tracking the challenges for the past ten years and the 2024 report is the most important to date.
How Queensland will fare in the face of these changes will be the focus of our state launch in Brisbane and we’d like to invite you to join us as we explore the report’s Queensland-specific findings.
The 2024 report will be calling for a holistic overhaul of the nation’s skills, training and immigration programs to meet the challenge of adapting to the rapid pace of technology change.
We will be laying out a robust, practical roadmap to build the nationwide tech skills Australia needs while highlighting the need for the nation’s leading groups to come together to build a strong coalition to meet the challenges ahead.
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Donate your end-of-life laptop at the Digital Pulse Report Launch
This is a chance to give back and make a difference.
One million Australian students lack access to a digital device away from their classroom. Without remote or home access to apps, software and the internet, their education suffers. And their progress slows.
In support of our partnership with LiteHaus International, we’re asking you to bring your end-of-life laptops along to the 10th Anniversary Digital Pulse Report Launch event on the Gold Coast.
By donating your end-of-life laptop, you’ll help bridge the digital divide that causes millions of Australians to miss out on education and job opportunities.
What’s more, every laptop you donate avoids landfill and reduces e-waste. To date, LiteHaus International has repurposed over 300 tonnes of e-waste, and removed 620 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Learn how the LiteHaus International program works
ACS will ship all collected laptops to LiteHaus International. All laptops will be erased, refurbished and provided to students who live without access to technology away from the classroom.
Be the difference. Donate your end-of-life laptop to play a role in closing the digital divide and reducing e-waste going to landfill. Your old laptop can create new opportunities.
Click here for more information about LiteHaus International.
For any enquiries, please email acs.qld@acs.org.au.
*If you are not a current ACS member, you will be asked to 'create an account'. Your details will be used for registration processes only. If you experience technical issues, please contact acs.qld@acs.org.au
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Australia is facing major changes as artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies rapidly change the economy and our workplaces. ACS’ annual Digital Pulse report has been tracking the challenges for the past ten years and the 2024 report is the most important to date.
How Queensland will fare in the face of these changes will be the focus of our state launch in Brisbane and we’d like to invite you to join us as we explore the report’s Queensland-specific findings.
The 2024 report will be calling for a holistic overhaul of the nation’s skills, training and immigration programs to meet the challenge of adapting to the rapid pace of technology change.
We will be laying out a robust, practical roadmap to build the nationwide tech skills Australia needs while highlighting the need for the nation’s leading groups to come together to build a strong coalition to meet the challenges ahead.
***
Donate your end-of-life laptop at the Digital Pulse Report Launch
and help close the digital divide
Your old laptop can create new opportunitiesThis is a chance to give back and make a difference.
One million Australian students lack access to a digital device away from their classroom. Without remote or home access to apps, software and the internet, their education suffers. And their progress slows.
In support of our partnership with LiteHaus International, we’re asking you to bring your end-of-life laptops along to the 10th Anniversary Digital Pulse Report Launch event on the Gold Coast.
By donating your end-of-life laptop, you’ll help bridge the digital divide that causes millions of Australians to miss out on education and job opportunities.
What’s more, every laptop you donate avoids landfill and reduces e-waste. To date, LiteHaus International has repurposed over 300 tonnes of e-waste, and removed 620 tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Learn how the LiteHaus International program works
ACS will ship all collected laptops to LiteHaus International. All laptops will be erased, refurbished and provided to students who live without access to technology away from the classroom.
Be the difference. Donate your end-of-life laptop to play a role in closing the digital divide and reducing e-waste going to landfill. Your old laptop can create new opportunities.
Click here for more information about LiteHaus International.
For any enquiries, please email acs.qld@acs.org.au.
Speakers
Speaker
Mathew Eames
CIO, Protech and Chair, ACS QLD Branch Executive Committee
With 20+ years’ experience in the ICT sector, Mathew possesses a comprehensive global perspective spanning various industries. Initially specializing in devising strategies and ICT planning for a prominent global enterprise, Mathew has recently shifted gears to concentrate on collaborating with and aiding local Queensland businesses. Presently holding the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) at a national recruitment firm, Mathew is deeply committed to fostering the growth of ICT within the local landscape.
Dedicated to advancing ICT initiatives locally, Mathew is the Chair of ACS (Australian Computer Society) QLD Branch Executive committee and is an active member of the Gold Coast chapter within ACS.
He engages in mentoring aspiring students while concurrently developing pathways that emulate traditional apprenticeship programs but developed specifically to the field of ICT.
Mathew's primary objective centres around developing the local ICT sector, and further propelling Australia towards becoming an innovative force on the global ICT stage.
Dedicated to advancing ICT initiatives locally, Mathew is the Chair of ACS (Australian Computer Society) QLD Branch Executive committee and is an active member of the Gold Coast chapter within ACS.
He engages in mentoring aspiring students while concurrently developing pathways that emulate traditional apprenticeship programs but developed specifically to the field of ICT.
Mathew's primary objective centres around developing the local ICT sector, and further propelling Australia towards becoming an innovative force on the global ICT stage.
Speaker
Josh Griggs
Chief Executive Officer, ACS
Josh, a seasoned executive with 30+ years in IT and Telecommunications, is a transformation specialist known for doubling revenues and building high- performance teams. As a CEO, VP, and Sales Director, he achieved a remarkable 183% revenue growth, leading to the $1 billion sale of Metronode Data Centres.
Instrumental in Optus Business, he drove a 500% growth in government portfolio orders and transformed the ICT Portfolio from $100 million to $500 million annually. Committed to talent development, he boasts an 85% internal promotion rate. With a focus on strategic execution and visionary leadership, Josh is a driving force in the ICT industry.
Instrumental in Optus Business, he drove a 500% growth in government portfolio orders and transformed the ICT Portfolio from $100 million to $500 million annually. Committed to talent development, he boasts an 85% internal promotion rate. With a focus on strategic execution and visionary leadership, Josh is a driving force in the ICT industry.
Speaker
Paul Walters
Operations Manager, Mercury IT and Chair, ACS QLD Gold Coast Chapter
Paul Walters is an experienced Manager with a history of working in the information technology and services industry. He is dedicated to delivering results and driving value, as well as trying to motivate people from all walks of life, with all skill sets to achieve engagement and deliver results for the individual, company & community.
Paul has a drive to deliver a change in people's lives, by setting them up to succeed not only today but tomorrow. He finds that helping someone achieve their dreams and goals is exciting and really invigorates him to do more to achieve more. Stretching someone to do what they thought was impossible. Leaving the world and industries he touches in a better shape or situation then when he started, to allow the next generation coming into the workforce to achieve great things that we haven’t even thought of yet.
Paul has a drive to deliver a change in people's lives, by setting them up to succeed not only today but tomorrow. He finds that helping someone achieve their dreams and goals is exciting and really invigorates him to do more to achieve more. Stretching someone to do what they thought was impossible. Leaving the world and industries he touches in a better shape or situation then when he started, to allow the next generation coming into the workforce to achieve great things that we haven’t even thought of yet.
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Event Partner
Tech evolves by the second, and so do we. Rec4Tech isn’t just in the business of filling positions; we’re here to forge the future of tech. By pairing exceptional talent with visionary companies, we’re not just filling jobs—we’re setting the stage for the next big tech revolution.
Community Partner
LiteHaus International is a Townsville based NGO that bridges the digital divide across Asia-Pacific. We repurpose end-of-life computers and distribute them to students in Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Fiji, Samoa, and regional Australia, fostering digital education and bringing opportunities.
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