Emerging Tech Immersion Workshops

Are you excited by the idea of emerging technologies but don't know where to start? Let us take you on a beginners journey through our emerging tech workshops. The topics include: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, User Experience, Internet of Things, Neuro-diverse strategies, Emerging Tech Careers, Virtual Reality, AI and much more.

Choose your own workshop adventure and meet like minded explorers as we explore how technology will affect our lives with a diversity lens. Women in Emerging Tech has been running inclusive events since 2019 and all genders are welcome.

This year, we are excited to be part of Tech Week hosted by Cremorne Digital Hub and thankful to be sponsored by the Victorian Government, as part of the Digital Innovation Futures Initiative.

Held at the REA Group in Richmond, this event will feature multiple workshops where you can choose the topics that interest you the most. From AI and the future of work to robotics, VR for diversity and more! Each session offers two workshops, allowing you to tailor your experience to your interests and career goals.

Doors open 9.30am

Introductions/welcome (10:00am)

Welcome from our MC- Shira Levine

Welcome from Women in Emerging Tech
Welcome from Vic Government

Welcome from REA Group

Welcome from CDH tech week

Session 1 (10:45am - 11:30am)- choose between:

Robots and the Future - Speaker: Alyse Sue Co-Founder - Transhumanism AU & Transhuman Coin

AI & The Future of Work - Speaker: Penny Wong Founder Just Ask Penny

Session 2 (12:15pm - 1:00pm) - choose between:
AI and Branding Workshop -Speaker: Judy Sahay CEO CrowdMedia

What in the world is IOT? Speaker: Tim Cara

Session 3 (2:00pm - 2:45pm) choose between:

AI for Productivity - Speaker: Hamish Jones Managing Director Better Business Deals

Which AI tool should I use? - Speaker Dan Voyce Principal Slalom Build

Session 4 (3:15pm - 4:00pm) choose between:

Emerging Tech Careers - Panel from Cremorne Digital Hub Education Partners

Considerations for Neuro Diverse Design - Kelly Hutchinson, Innovator and Chief Changemaker, Innovate4change.

Session 5 (4:15pm - 5:00pm)

Leadership Lession delivered with VR- Sara Liyanage Denney Founder and CEO, Kinspace

Financial Inclusion Workshop - Speakers: Dolly Brtan, CEO Banxly & Karen Cohen, Founder Emerging Tech Hub

Expect a day filled with learning, light catering during morning and afternoon tea, further networking opportunities to wrap up the event! You can bring your laptop take notes and learn.

Please note: while morning and afternoon tea are included, lunch is available as an optional additional expense.

By attending these workshops, you agree to your name and email address being shared with our sponsors. Photos and videos may be taken during the event, by attending you agree to be filmed during the event.

Please note we have a limited number of scholarship tickets available, please apply if you would like access to one of these tickets.

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