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Join industry leaders, nbn® Australia, and Urbis and take this short survey to help set a clearer course for Accelerating Smarter Development. How do we navigate emerging technology solutions? Can government and industry work together better? Your voice can help provide a pathway forward. Share your challenges, your solutions, and your bold ideas – let’s shape smart development together. If you are involved in the planning and development sector in any capacity - we'd love to hear from you! https://lnkd.in/gWchQUFw

Smart Development Industry Survey Opportunity! Join us in collaborating in Accelerating Smarter Development! This initiative, led by nbn® Australia and Urbis, is examining the state of Smart Development across Australia, and identifying high-value opportunities and priorities for the industry to pursue. If you are involved in the development industry in any capacity - whether as a developer, planner, landholder, place-maker, technology provider, government partner, interested community member, or otherwise - we'd love to hear from you! We welcome all perspectives and insights through the Industry Survey. This short survey takes between 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and examines a series of issues critical to understanding smart development in Australia. Please access the survey via the link below. https://lnkd.in/gWchQUFw This survey is informed by a successful series of workshops exploring opportunities and challenges in smart development across Australia. These sessions focused on how to integrate smart development strategies, knowledge, partnerships, and innovation into the development industry’s everyday practice. Your contributions will play a vital role in informing the upcoming Accelerating Smarter Development Prospectus and the recommended actions, activities, and priorities to follow.

Last week, Delos Delta Consultant, Ruby Tucker, presented at the Australian Smart Communities Association Summit 2024 at the InterContinental Melbourne. She shared an update on global smart city trends and innovations from the Smart City Expo World Congress 2024, Barcelona. Ruby reported mobility, building and infrastructure, and the blue economy were key themes, with artificial intelligence, digital twins, and data-driven cities at the forefront of enabling technologies. Beyond the technology, Ruby highlighted some applications for smart cities and communities in Australia: ✅ Enabling Infrastructure ✅ Supporting frameworks ✅ Investing in digital skills and literacy ✅ Being adaptable If you are interested in hearing about the learnings and outcomes, please get in contact to set up a meeting at hello@delosdelta.com

The Delos Delta team was excited to be at the Australian Smart Communities Summit 2024 today! This year, we were pleased to be an Exhibitor Partner and share our smart communities expertise with industry leaders, professionals, and innovators. Key insights and lessons so far include: ✅ Continue to learn and evolve with your successes and failures  ✅ Consider resilience as a council service and outcome of smart technology applications  ✅ Trust and engagement continue to be an important aspect of driving innovation Congratulations to the Australian Smart Communities Association for putting together another amazing event!

Earlier this month, Delos Delta consultant Ruby Tucker attended the Smart City Expo World Congress, Barcelona.      A world-leading event in cities and urban innovation, the expo convenes thousands of industry executives, government leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs from around the world to collaborate on critical issues facing our cities.     While covering a range of topics, SCEWC24 focused on mobility, building and infrastructure, and the blue economy, with AI-driven technologies and decarbonisation common threads throughout.     Ruby will be presenting a snapshot of these global learnings at the Australian Smart Communities Association Summit 2024 in Melbourne this Thursday 28 November.      If you are interested in hearing about the learnings and outcomes, please get in contact to set up a meeting at hello@delosdelta.com    

Supporting safe and effective adoption of artificial intelligence is critical for our regional businesses – this was a clear message at the Regional Development Australia Melbourne sell-out Artificial Intelligence Forum in Bendigo, last Friday.    Bringing together regional and metropolitan business, startups, industry, academia, and local, state, and federal governments, the AI Forum was a platform to discuss barriers to AI adoption for regional businesses and to shape the future of AI in our regions.    The conversation doesn’t end here.  RDA Melbourne are committed to building awareness and supporting adoption of AI in regional businesses, and call on AI Forum attendees to be a part of this ongoing conversation by:  - Sharing insights with other businesses and organisations in your network  - Explore free tools and resources mentioned at the AI Forum, linked below  - Read the forthcoming AI Forum Policy Paper, which will summarise key themes, issues, opportunities, with targeted recommendations and actions to support regional business uptake in AI  - Respond to the Post-Forum Survey, gathering feedback and insight for future programming    Thank you to Regional Development Australia Loddon Mallee for supporting delivery of the AI Forum, our MC Margaret O'Rourke OAM, FAICD, and to all speakers, exhibitors, and everyone who helped in making it a successful event.     ⚙ Tools and Resources To support further exploration and learning: - NSW Institute of Applied Technology (Free Course) (https://lnkd.in/ec9xfGgT) - Videos on AI Fundamentals + Procuring AI (https://lnkd.in/ggcBpb7Y) Australian Government:  - Voluntary AI Safety Standard (https://lnkd.in/g9E4wwSQ) - AI and Environmental, Social, and Governance (https://lnkd.in/gNAj7Q6u) - AI Impact Navigator (https://lnkd.in/gKT-iRKV)   #ai #AIForumRDAM #RDAMAIForum #AIForum2024 #AIBusiness #AIinIndustry #RDALM #AIOpportunities #InnovationAI Hayley Cail | Michael Anderson | Lucy Hayes | Dylan Melrose | Glenn Pomeroy | Rita Arrigo | Wei Xiang | Simon Wilson | Jannat M. | Leanne Ngo | Chantele Kovacevic | Briana Cowan | Stef Cola | Michael Max Brown 

Congratulations to Cumberland City Council for the Place and Economy Team being recognised with two Highly Commended awards at the Planning Institute of Australia’s NSW Awards night.   One of the awards was given for the ‘Smart Cumberland Program’ in the Technology and Digital Innovation category.   Delos Delta are pleased to have worked with Council on the development of the Smart Places Strategy and Action Plan 2023 and to help support technology considerations in the upcoming Westmead South redevelopment. Well done to Christopher Manoski, Eshita Dutia, John K. and the team for this well deserved recognition!

AI FORUM TOMORROW! Regional Development Australia Melbourne has assembled an exciting program for tomorrow’s AI Forum in Bendigo, hosting an exhibition of local and regional businesses making waves in the innovative space. Ligantic With locations in Bendigo and Melbourne, Ligantic is spearheading the democratisation of technology, bringing professionals’ and small business’ ideas to life. Tailoring to each enterprise organisation’s digital strategy, Ligantic helps them leverage AI-driven solutions through their professional and sub-starter subscription models. Maxsum Consulting With clients varying from growth-focused small business to medium-sized enterprises, Maxsum works with a range of organisations across Victoria. Maxsum’s vision to ‘Conquer the Complexity’ involves technology change to support driving continual improvement across business’ IT systems, security, and business processes. Orchard Mate The use of satellite technology has revolutionised the agricultural industry and Orchard Mate is setting the pace. Combining satellite data and field observations, Orchard Mate assists orchards in monitoring and resource allocation optimization, helping transform Australian agricultural practices and enhance efficiencies throughout. La Trobe University Bendigo Computer Science and IT Department The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology is advancing knowledge and innovation in artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, data science, Internet of Things, network engineering and software engineering. Staff and students will be presenting current works. La Trobe University Melbourne Digital Innovation Hub The Digital Innovation Hub provides businesses, students, and community access to advanced facilities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), software development, data analytics, and networking. Staff and students will be presenting current works. The AI Forum will explore the significant opportunities that AI and emerging technologies are presenting to the business ecosystem, acknowledging the rapid transition from AI discovery to implementation, and highlight the potential for regional businesses to realise value from AI adoption. Join us in Bendigo to hear from AI experts across industry, government, and academia on the opportunities and practical applications of AI in business. Last chance for tickets so get in quick! https://lnkd.in/gTZggTE7 For any event enquiries please contact us at hello@delosdelta.com #ai #AIForumRDAM #RDAMAIForum #AIForum2024 #AIBusiness #AIinIndustry #RDALM #AIOpportunities #InnovationAI Hayley Cail | Michael Anderson | Lucy Hayes | Dylan Melrose | Glenn Pomeroy | Stef Cola | Rebecca Ciancio | Michael Max Brown | Jeff J. | Olga Minchin | Andrew Quek | Kan Yu | Zhe Chen

We are very pleased to announce our second keynote speaker at Regional Development Australia Melbourne’s Artificial Intelligence Forum, renowned digital strategist and AI & Digital Transformation leader, Rita Arrigo. Rita has set the tone in the innovative space through launching the Responsible AI Network, a world first cross-ecosystem collaboration aimed at establishing and sharing the best practice of responsible AI in the commercial sector. Through her role as Strategic Engagement Manager at the National AI Centre, Rita has focused on leading the AI ecosystem strategy to foster engagement and collaboration across AI to lift Australia’s global AI adoption and growing a responsible AI industry in Australia. Join us in Bendigo this Friday 15 November 2024 to hear from Rita and other AI experts across industry, government, and academia on the opportunities and practical applications of AI in business. Very limited tickets available, so get in quick! To register and see the full event program: https://lnkd.in/gTZggTE7 For any event enquiries please contact us at hello@delosdelta.com #ai #AIForumRDAM #RDAMAIForum #AIForum2024 #AIBusiness #AIinIndustry #RDALM #AIOpportunities #InnovationAI Hayley Cail | Michael Anderson | Lucy Hayes | Dylan Melrose | Glenn Pomeroy | Simon Wilson

We are delighted to announce one of our keynote speakers for Regional Development Australia Melbourne’s Artificial Intelligence Forum, innovation expert and leader in academia Professor Wei Xiang. In his roles as Cisco Research Chair of AI and IoT, Director & Chief Scientist of the Australian Centre for AI and Medical Innovation ACAMI, and Director of the Cisco - La Trobe Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, Professor Wei has been instrumental in the shift towards more innovative practices in industry. Through his extensive contributions to noteworthy research, Professor Wei Xiang has established himself as a leading scholar in the field, founding two world-first university research centres (ACAMI and Cisco AIot), and presenting as a TEDx speaker. Having been listed in among Stanford University’s World’s Top 2% Scientists for the last 5 consecutive years, we are excited to hear his insights on AI-driven innovation in the current technological climate. Join us in Bendigo on Friday 15 November 2024 to hear from Professor Wei Xiang and other AI experts across industry, government, and academia on the opportunities and practical applications of AI in business.     Tickets are limited so get in quick!  https://lnkd.in/gTZggTE7     More information to be announced.      For any event enquiries please contact us at hello@delosdelta.com    #ai #AIForumRDAM #RDAMAIForum #AIForum2024 #AIBusiness #AIinIndustry #RDALM #AIOpportunities #InnovationAI Hayley Cail | Michael Anderson | Lucy Hayes | Dylan Melrose | Glenn Pomeroy