The countdown is on to Australia’s premier science, technology and innovation event, D61+ LIVE.

Hosted by CSIRO’s Data61, the data and digital specialist arm of Australia’s national science agency, D61+ LIVE, is a free two-day forum and exhibition showcasing more than 40 cutting-edge research projects.

Now in its fourth year, D61+ LIVE brings together a global innovation ecosystem to transform the future of data, industry and society.

The free forum and exhibition attracts academia, government, corporates, start-ups and students to discover the latest tech trends and discuss solutions and actions needed to protect our future.

This year’s event is being held at Carriageworks, at Eveleigh in Sydney next Wednesday and Thursday (October 2-3).

This year’s theme

The theme is Intelligence Amplified, exploring the rise of artificial intelligence.

At D61+ LIVE you can learn the latest in robotics and AI to cybersecurity and global digital competitiveness.

You can also discover the latest cutting-edge data science and technology and how it is being applied to maintain a competitive advantage.

D61+ LIVE offers a range of masterclass and networking opportunities.

To be opened by Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews, the conference features more than 50 international and local speakers including:

• Dr Cathy Foley, Chief Scientist, CSIRO

• Dr Stephanie Fahey is the Chief Executive Officer of Austrade

• Michelle Price, CEO for AustCyber

• Andrew Stevens, Chairman Innovation and Science Australia

• Dr Tim Finnigan, director of the Energy Business Unit at the CSIRO

• Dr Olivier Salvado, Head of Imaging and Computer Vision, CSIRO’s Data61 

• Adrian Turner CEO and Non-Executive Director, CSIRO’s Data61

• Anntonette (Anny) Dailey Executive Director, Operations and Communications, Australian Space Agency

Tim Michael, editor of Inside Robotics, will facilitate a panel discussion on Capitalising on the Robot Revolution.

Panellists include:

• Tim Reed, Business Council of Australia
• Dr Sue Keay, Cyber-physical Systems Research Director, CSIRO’s Data61, the driving force behind Australia’s first Robotics Roadmap
• Rob Scott, Global Lead: Strategy & Innovation, Presence of IT
• Nicci Rossouw, CEO, Exaptec, a leader in service robotics

Data 61 Live is expected to draw more than 2000 attendees over two days.

It’s an event not to be missed.

Data 61 LIVE

When: October 2-3

Where: Carriageworks, 245 Wilson St, Eveleigh

Register to attend here 

To view the conference program click here: https://d61live.csiro.au/program/ or you can check out the highlights from last year here.