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Opportunities for business and investment in smart cities, critical infrastructure, security and space

Sundowner – keynote, panel session, pitch sessions and networking

Keynote & Welcome Address

Pitch Sessions

Introducing the Panel

(*subject to availability, places strictly limited)

(*subject to availability, places strictly limited)

CLOSING Series Webinar

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This is the third in a series of events focused on the Sunshine Coast region to generate awareness of the technical and critical infrastructure capabilities to support business and industry in the smart cities, critical infrastructure, security and space sectors.

Sundowner and series overview and outcomes (survey insights)
Technology infrastructure and opportunities in future
Regional and city-wide tech attraction strategy
Workforce development, training and education capabilities
Local Industry Insights and outlook

Introducing the Panel

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Opening Series Webinar

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TECH TOURS & Sundowner

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Closing series webinar

TECH TOURS & Sundowner

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(*subject to availability, places strictly limited)

The Sunshine Coast is a regional powerhouse with the fundamental digital infrastructure to support a broad and deep technology-driven business eco-system.

The 'Testing Tech in Paradise industry sundowner' is a business and industry networking event to explore the opportunities for business collaboration and investment around the cross-sector nature of space, smart city applications, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection and advanced manufacturing which is thriving in the region and making a national and international impact.

Elements of the Testing Tech in Paradise – VIP Tech Tour and Sundowner Networking events will be captured on film and camera and may be used for promotional purposes. Your attendance at these events constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with Sunshine Coast Council and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please advise Danielle Burns in advance via email [email protected]

Keynote & Welcome Address

Emerging and Future Demand on Critical Digital Infrastructure and
securing Australia’s sovereignty

Introducing the Panel

Pitch sessions

The Sunshine Coast, Australia is not just another pretty face – it’s a region that has invested heavily in its digital infrastructure. The emerging CBD is a smart city and is equipped with WiFi 6, the latest standard for wireless networks, offering speeds up to three times faster than its predecessor.

This stunning piece of sub-tropical coastline will host seven Olympic and two Paralympic events during the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, offering an exciting moment for athletes and sports enthusiasts, but also a tremendous opportunity for tech entrepreneurs in the sports technology sector.

This makes it an ideal location for tech companies to test and trial their new technologies. Whether it’s IoT devices, sports-tech applications, or next-gen consumer electronics, the robust digital backbone ensures that businesses can test their technology in a real-world environment.

The Sunshine Coast, is an unbeatable location for businesses looking to establish, relocate or expand.

Cutting edge digital infrastructure
Competitive development costs
Start-up and innovation support
Low business costs
Available commercial and residential land
Highly educated, tech-savvy workforce
Collaborative industry clusters

Wendy Macdonald

Investment Lead – Economic and Community Development, Sunshine Coast Council

Want to talk to Sunshine Coast council now? Call Wendy for a confidential chat

Learn more about the Sunshine Coast
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PRE-EVENT SUNSHINE COAST VIP TECH TOUR

THE LEGITIMATE PLACE FOR NEW TECH IN AUSTRALIA!

(*subject to availability, places strictly limited)

Sunshine Coast Council is inviting delegates of the Australia in Space Sundowner networking evening on a complimentary guided Tech Tour of the Maroochydore CBD in the afternoon of Wednesday 3 July.*

The VIP Tech Tour will commence at 2.00pm with a Welcome Address and light refreshments held in the region’s City Hall, followed by a guided tour of the international broadband cable landing station and NEXTDC edge III data centre, CBD overview presentation by Walker Corporation, and the new tech enabled Maroochydore CBD’s digital assets. At 4.30 the main event will commence at Altitude Nine, Level 9 City Hall.

OPTION 1: START at City Hall, Maroochydore, QLD 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Sunshine Coast Council is inviting delegates of the Australia in Space Sundowner networking evening on a bespoke VIP Tech Tour. The VIP Tech Tour will commence at 2.00pm with a Welcome Address and light refreshments held in the region’s City Hall, followed by a guided tour of the international broadband cable landing station and NEXTDC edge III data centre, CBD overview presentation by Walker Corporation, and the new tech enabled Maroochydore CBD’s digital assets.

Duration

Depart BNE at 12.00pm, for an afternoon tour at 2.00pm, sundowner event at 4.30pm and return to BNE by 8.30pm.

Includes

Sunshine Coast Tech Tour of the new, greenfield smart city Maroochydore CBD, SC1 Sunshine Coast Data Centre and cable landing station and sundowner networking event.

Cost

Free – limited places available.

How to apply

Register your interest by Wednesday 19 June via the Register button below:

(*subject to availability, places strictly limited)

Afternoon itinerary to include:

Welcome afternoon tea on arrival – Sunshine Coast Council City Hall Foyer, Maroochydore CBD - 20 mins
International Submarine Cable Landing Station, NEXTDC SC1 - 30 mins
Maroochydore City Centre - Walker Corporation, Foundation Place - 30 mins
Maroochydore City Centre - Smart Cities Tour - 45 mins

At 4.30 the main event will commence at Altitude Nine, Level 9 City Hall.

OPTION 2: PICK UP Brisbane 12.00pm, attend VIP Tech Tour & Industry Sundowner Networking Evening and return Brisbane *

Depart Brisbane by private charter (location to be confirmed) at 12.00pm for the Tech Tour at 2.00pm and Sundowner Event at 4.30pm.

We will depart the Sunshine Coast by 7.00pm (approx.) and return to Brisbane.

If would like to ‘stay and relax’ on the Sunshine Coast – see Accommodation details below**

(* places strictly limited)
(** at delegate’s own expense)

15% off best flexible rate – SCAN THE QR CODE

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sunshine Coast
42 First Avenue and Fairway Drive, Maroochydore, QLD 4558 Australia

Opening Series Webinar

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This is the first in a series of events focused on the Sunshine Coast region to generate awareness of the technical and critical infrastructure capabilities to support business and industry in the smart cities, critical infrastructure, security and space sectors.

Series Opening Session – Introducing the Panel

Closing Series Webinar

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Speakers to be announced

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Register now for the Sundowner on Wednesday 3 July

Please also register me for:

Sunshine Coast VIP Tech Tour – Wednesday 3rd July 2024, Maroochydore QLD Closing Series Webinar – August 2024 (more details TBC)

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Please also register me for:

Sunshine Coast VIP Tech Tour – Wednesday 3rd July 2024, Maroochydore QLD Closing Series Webinar – August 2024 (more details TBC)

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Organisation*

Job Title*

Country*

City*

Do you have any dietary requirements?

By completing this form, you consent to your personal and related details, as provided in this form, being shared with Sunshine Coast Council, a host partner in the Sundowner networking eventing held on 3 July 2024. You also consent to being added to the Invest Sunshine Coast newsletter, which you can opt-out of at any time.

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