2007 PANEL SERIES
Browse the information below to find out more about the 2007 Ballarat ICT Cluster Panel Series. The Ballarat ICT Cluster Project Team acknowledges and thanks the individuals and organisations who have agreed to support the Ballarat ICT Cluster through their participation as Panel Members in the 2007 Ballarat ICT Cluster Panel Series.
Panel 1: Business growth through successful tendering
The first event in the 2007 Ballarat ICT Cluster Panel Series explored opportunities for business growth through individual and collaborative tendering. It was held on Tuesday 8 May 2007 at the Greenhill Enterprise Centre. Panel members included:
Paul Mannix, Ballarat Health Services
Prof Julian Lowe University of Ballarat (Facilitator)
Dr Patrice Braun, University of Ballarat (Facilitator)
John Fullerton, Industry Capability Network
Damian Lubeek, Regional Development Victoria
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Providing there is sufficient interest from participant we hope to establish a Ballarat ICT Action Group as an outcome of this panel event. This new group will develop and implement strategies to support interested businesses in developing their skills and success through individual and collaborative tendering.
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Panel 2: Partnering with your ICT professional for business innovation
Panel 2 was held at the Mining Exchange in Lydiard Street Ballarat on Wednesday 23 May 2007. This event brought ICT professionals and business owners together to share their experiences and to explore questions on how to successfully communicate IT needs, tap into local IT expertise and increase collaboration to add value to local businesses.
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This interactive forum was held in conjunction with the Ballarat Innovation Festival. Panel Members included:
Dr Patrice Braun, University of Ballarat (Facilitator)
Lynne McLennan, UFS Dispensary
Ross Smith, Aviarc
Darren Templar, PBSA
Leanne Commons, Nevett Ford
Steve Pinson, Commander Centre
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Panel 3: Fostering regional research and commercialisation through the Ballarat ICT Cluster
The third Ballarat ICT Cluster Panel will focus on identifying opportunities for fostering regional research and commercialisation through the Ballarat ICT Cluster. It will be held at the Greenhill Enterprise Centre on Tuesday 5 June 2007. The following individuals have confirmed their participation:
- Prof Julian Lowe, University of Ballarat (Facilitator)
- Joel Epstein, Institute of Regional and Rural Research and Innovation
- John Finch, AusIndustry
- Maria Palmer, GE Healthcare
- Robert Crompton, Information City Australia Pty Ltd
- Robert Hook, University of Ballarat Technology Park Advisory Group
- Richard Wilson, Wiltronics
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Panel 4: Growing regional exports through the Ballarat ICT Cluster
The fourth panel on Tuesday 19 June 2007 will bring a number of individuals and organisations with experience and knowledge about the successful development of export opportunities in a regional location. Individuals who have confirmed their participation to date include:
- Prof Julian Lowe, University of Ballarat (Facilitator)
- Mark Sutherland, TradeStart
- Other panellists currently being confirmed
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If you would like to get involved in the Ballarat ICT Cluster by participating as a panellist in one of the upcoming panels please contact Helen Thompson on 5327 9418 or email h.thompson@ballarat.edu.au.
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