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Welcome to Techtopia.
8:15am - 9:00am
Registration and Networking at Wrest Point
Meet our exhibitors and kick off your day with complimentary arrival tea and coffee!
Location: Exhibition Foyer
9:00am - 9:35am
Opening Session
Official Welcome
Acknowledgement of Country
Minister's Address
ACS CEO Welcome
Digital Pulse, ACS Strategy
Location: Plenary Hall
9:35am - 10:30am
Opening Keynote and Q&A with Adam Spencer
The last two years - or as Adam Spencer calls it, The GPT Revolution - have seen an explosion in Generative AI, with claims ranging from large-scale workforce disruption to the creation of a superintelligence surpassing all human capacity. Adam has been charting the course of Gen AI since before ChatGPT.
Australia’s favourite maths nerd will break it all down, from the fundamental definition of a Large Language Model to the latest applications that have emerged in just the past few days. Most importantly, he will ask: What skills will humans need in an age of potentially superhuman technology?
Laugh while you learn with one of the world’s most entertaining and insightful tech speakers.
Location: Plenary Hall
10:00am - 10:30am
Morning Tea Break and Networking
Location: Exhibition Foyer
11:00am - 11:45am
Navigating the AI Frontier: Ethics in Practice - A Tasmanian Perspective
This interactive session bridges the gap between high-level ethical principles and practical implementation, offering unique insights from Australia's leading minds in responsible AI development. Drawing from the ACS AI Ethics Committee's framework, we'll explore real-world scenarios facing Tasmanian businesses and innovators.
Location: Tasman B
11:45am - 12:30pm
Transforming Government IT: The SFIA Framework Journey
Join us for an insightful 45-minute session exploring the strategic implementation of the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) across government IT departments. This presentation is tailored for IT professionals eager to understand the impact of standardised skills frameworks in large-scale organisations.
Location: Tasman B
12:30pm - 13:30pm
Lunch Break
Location: Exhibition Foyer
1:30pm - 2:15pm
Tasmania's Tech Ecosystem: Opportunities, community and challenges
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the unique landscape of Tasmania's technology sector. This session brings together local tech leaders, startup founders, and industry experts to share insights on what makes Tasmania a distinctive place for tech innovation.
Location: Tasman B
2:15pm - 3:00pm
Identifying the Next Tech Talent: Unlocking Tasmania's Hidden Potential
This session explores practical strategies for building effective talent pipelines, leveraging internship programs, and harnessing diversity for enhanced ROI. Join industry leaders as we discuss actionable approaches to transform these challenges into opportunities for Tasmania's tech ecosystem.
Location: Tasman B
3:00pm - 3:40pm
Afternoon Tea Break and Networking
Location: Exhibition Foyer
3:40pm - 5:00pm
Closing Session
Location: Plenary Hall
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Networking Drinks
Location: Exhibition Foyer