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Defence & Security | Occupational Health & Safety | Uncategorised
How the Department of Defence is responding to the PFAS crisis
Per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals - long used in items such as food packaging, nonstick cookware and firefighting foam – which now find themselves under increasing concerns over environmental and potential health impacts. In recent years, empirical evidence regarding the toxicity of PFAS chemicals has been brought to light,…
10 Apr 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Legal | Uncategorised
Remuneration and regulation post Hayne
The dust has now settled since Commissioner Hayne released his final verdict following the years-worth of industry interrogation, that formed the backbone of the Royal Commission into banking misconduct. Many of his recommendations were applauded by industry analysts, while others have been met with doubt, concern and outright resistance. Cutting through the wealth of industry…
4 Mar 2019, by Amy SarcevicBanking & Finance | Food & Agriculture | Technology | Uncategorised
Australian AgTech – a rich hunting ground for venture capital
Australia’s AgTech sector has grown considerably over the last decade and is showing further signs of maturity, with a hefty $123.8 million worth of angel and seed funding logged in 2017. Until recently, however, a lack of local investment data has been stunting its progress - a number of investors put off by the opacity…
1 Feb 2019, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities | Uncategorised
The Kidston Energy Hub | dispatchable renewable energy on tap
Australia has reached a significant milestone in its bid to ensure dispatchable renewable energy - what Head of the Australian Energy Council has described as "the main game in the electricity market" - thanks to the work of Genex Power. Just last month, the company announced its new partnership with EnergyAustralia, which will see the…
9 Jan 2019, by Amy SarcevicTransport & Logistics | Uncategorised
Insights into Speno Rail Maintenance’s operational strategy
With commodity markets regaining momentum, improving supply chain efficiency is key to elevating national productivity. The Australian heavy haul industry - a world leader in innovation - is currently well-positioned to support the boom. But in the face of rising global demand, concerted efforts may soon be required to bolster operations and meet the many challenges…
18 Sep 2018, by Informa InsightsTransport & Logistics | Uncategorised
Cyber security train control – lessons learned
From station, to track-side, to train, the IoT (internet of things) revolution is fast gaining momentum within rail. Applications such as smart ticketing, predictive maintenance, and real-time visibility are enabling a host of benefits, including improved passenger mobility, increased ridership and reduced operational expenditure. However, with all the excitement that connected infrastructure brings to the…
4 Sep 2018, by Amy SarcevicEducation | Uncategorised
Higher Education for a cosmopolitan age of smart machines: the NYU experiment
The nature of work is changing. Algorithms are replacing intuition, the highest paid person’s opinion needs to be grounded in data, and digital decision-makers are outperforming real humans in an increasing number of sectors in the business world. What’s more, all of this is happening against a changing global backdrop. Neo-nationalism is competing with cosmopolitanism,…
3 Jul 2018, by Amy SarcevicEnergy & Utilities | Uncategorised
Jemena CEO’s perspective on the national energy crisis
Last year’s inaugural AFR Energy Summit made a significant impact on the development of a national clean energy transition plan; hosting more than 300 of the sectors top policy-makers and industry leaders. This year, the Summit returns with an even sharper focus; and a view to uncovering the conditions needed for Australia to resolve its…
26 Jun 2018, by Informa InsightsDefence & Security | Education | Uncategorised
STEM in defence – strategies for attracting and retaining talent
The Australian government's $89 billion national sovereign shipbuilding program is set to give the Australian job market a significant boost – with more than 5,000 workers soon needed to develop its fleet of new submarines, major surface combatants and offshore patrol vessels. But while increased job demand marks positive news for Australian citizens – and…
25 Jun 2018, by Informa InsightsInfrastructure | Planning & Design | Uncategorised
Improving inmate rehabilitation with innovative design concepts
As the recidivism rates of Nordic nations continue to outshine Australia’s, the Prisons 2018 Conference explores the link between various architectural design concepts and improvements in inmate rehabilitation. Conference speaker, Kavan Applegate, is a Director at Guymer Bailey Architects and first turned his hand to prison architecture twenty years ago. Since then he has delivered…
22 May 2018, by Informa InsightsInforma Connect Australia is the nation's leading event organiser. Our events comprise of large scale exhibitions, industry conferences and highly specialised corporate training.