A very innovative Talk, Think, Drink
It seems everyone knows about Australia’s ‘two-speed economy’, our national reliance on commodity exports, and the problems in manufacturing and tourism arising from the strong Aussie dollar.
But is our economic future limited to being China’s quarry? Or is there another, smarter alternative?
Does Australia need a national innovation agenda to drive prosperity in other areas of the national economy? Where are the new opportunities, and what role will 21st century infrastructure such as the National Broadband Network (NBN) play in generating our future wealth?
Former Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett will address these questions in a special Talk, Think, Drink event at Trades Hall, Sydney, on Tuesday 25 October.
David Bartlett came to national attention as Australia’s first ‘Generation X’ Premier, and the first Premier with a background in IT and innovation policy. Under his leadership, Tasmania embraced innovation and technology as the key to its economic future, and commenced the politically difficult transition away from its reliance on traditional industries such as mining and forestry. Tasmania embraced the concept of the NBN – becoming the first jurisdiction to roll-out NBN infrastructure and to trial the new network.
What: A national innovation agenda for Australia
Who: David Bartlett – former Premier of Tasmania
Where: Trades Hall, 377 Sussex Street, Sydney
When: 6pm for 6.30 – until 8pm, Tuesday 25 October 2011
Entrance is free, and drinks and nibbles will be provided on the night.
RSVP here to secure your spot at this special one-off event.
The Talk, Think, Drink event series is hosted by the Centre for Policy Development and Essential Media Communications.
