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Malcolm is a Strategic Futurist. Since 1984 he has used a combination of systematic, evidence-based approaches to long-future planning. His wide-ranging business expertise combined with his background in Astrophysics, Metallurgy and management underpins his commitment to his clients. Malcolm strives to help organizations of all sizes, create positive change and better futures for their stakeholders. Come and hear where Malcolm thinks the future might take us!

JAR Aerospace, specializes in the design and manufacturing of highly technical Unmanned Aerial System platforms (i.e. Drones). Lochie has a deep understanding of unmanned systems, their commercial and military applications and the relevant regulations.  He’ll share how drones are being used in areas from agriculture to emergency services and perspectives on the ethics, challenges and regulation in the rapidly growing field.

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Uber, Amazon, aerospace, utilities and agriculture. Drones are being used as never before and they come in many different guises and sizes as well. One of our experts this evening, Damien, is responsible for “all things” drone at Essential Energy including: operations, governance, training and future innovations. Come and see the role digital drone technology is playing today and tomorrow in delivering utilities to our homes and businesses.

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With over 20 years in the field of emerging technologies, and 12 years working in the Augmented and Virtual Reality spaces, Alex will take you on a journey to explore the possibilities of the digital world. As the co-founder of Awe Media, she has a passion to create experiences that are accessible and simply “Awesome” for all! Her enthusiasm and energy are fuelled by her knowledge and expertise in the ever-expanding field of digital experiences. 

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Christopher Orchard is a Course Director, Lecturer in Photography and interdisciplinary researcher in the School of Communication and Creative Industries, at CSU’s Wagga campus. His creative talents in connecting augmented reality, art and photography, will yield some unexpected surprises!  Come and see why Christopher’s work is currently held in private and public collections and is exhibited locally, nationally and internationally. 

Tim is our “go to guru” for all things imaginative, artistic and technical. With over a decade of experience in the development of interactive resources he brings a critical eye and deep understanding of the infrastructure required for all projects. Come and gain some insights into the world of Augmented Reality as Tim opens up your world into this digital space.

Natalia, is a passionate about alternative approaches to teaching. She is constantly looking for new ways to engage learners in the complex worlds of human anatomy and physiology. Using tools like virtual reality, over the many years of her career, she has been able to deeply connect students with complex subject matter, in ways they don’t soon forget! 

Clare, is applying her many years of teaching with the use of virtual reality tools to research and improve teaching practice in the classroom and beyond. Currently at CSU, her students are lucky to experience her creativity as she brings extensive training from Australia and around the world, to lessons in learning, for future paramedics and pharmacists. 

Dedicated to the art and science of Animation and Visual Effects, Andrew uses his specialties as an international judge and co-director of the Australian International Animation Festival to research, support and bring us into the world of creative digital technologies. Andrew will weave together the wizardry of the virtual world, the augmented world and the world as seen through the eyes of drones to explore the impacts of living in today’s Digital Reality.

Mark has set the Gold Standard for non-invasive imaging in insect behaviour and morphology. His ground-breaking discoveries and research allow us to discover, see and monitor, the intimate inside world of insects, their habitats and behaviours.  From the BBC televised program Metamorphosis to Sir David Attenborough’s Micro-monsters series, Mark’s knowledge and expertise have been shared on the big screen. As the world’s first Diagnostic Radioentomologist Mark will show us how 3D imaging, can be used to learn about the secret world of bees and other insects.