BALLARAT ICT E-BULLETIN, APRIL 16, 2009.
Last Chance to Register
Last chance to register for the upcoming UBTP & BITS breakfast to be held on the 21st April.
The guest speaker will be Ian Powell, Manager - Planning & Strategy, Technology Services, Country Fire Authority. Ian is a long serving senior manager of the Country Fire Authority and will speak on a number of topics including;
- The existing radio communications network within the CFA
- Inter-agency operability for major incidents
- Future directions of communications technology within the CFA
Guest speaker biography
When: Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Where: Neighbourhood Cable Conference Centre
Greenhill Enterprise Centre UBTP
Time: 7.45 am (sharp)
Further information and a registration form click here.
RSVP is essential prior to Friday 17 April 2009
Ian Howes i.howes@ballarat.edu.au
Greenhill Enterprise Centre
P.O. Box 691, Ballarat, Vic 3353
Ph: 5327 9893
Fax: 5327 9895
Ballarat ICT Capability Study
The City of Ballarat has recently appointed Buchan Consulting to undertake a Skills Capability/Gap Analysis in the ICT sector.
The main aim is to research and map the current skills capabilities in Ballarat, and to identify and to record the current and proposed skills shortages in the ICT sector in ways that:
- Identify a specific skills set in shortage
- Provide a workable direction for the City and industry to adopt and adapt to address these shortages.
It is expected that representatives will commence contacting some businesses shortly with a request to participate in either a telephone survey, or a face to face interview, it is hoped that members of the cluster will be supportive of this initiative by the City of Ballarat, and can provide Buchan Consulting with the information they require to produce a valuable and productive report with recommendations that can be applied to ensure that Ballarat remains at the forefront of the ICT sector into the future.
If you have any questions regarding this, please feel free to contact
Angelique Lush
Team Leader Economic Development
City of Ballarat
t 03 5320 5731
e angeliquelush@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Regional State Budget Briefing Lunch
What will the 2009 - 2010 State Budget mean for regional Victoria?
This lunch seminar is a unique opportunity for professionals who work in or with government to learn about the Victorian State Budget priorities at a time of great global financial uncertainty.
When: 7th May (12:00 - 2:30)
Where: Albert Coates Dining Room, Building U, University of Ballarat, University Drive, Mt Helen, Victoria
Time: 12.00 - 2.30
For further information please click here
Ballarat Innovation Festival
A number of different events will be held over the begining of May as part of the Innovation Festival. Some of the events include,
- Vic eHealth Network Forum
- Innovation in renewable energies
- UB Technology Park innovation showcase
- Regional Innovations in cyber-safety - Twilight forum
For further details on any of these events please click here
Vic ICT for Women Annual Dinner - 28th May '09
This is an exciting event for women and men working in ICT (partners welcome).
Last year Ballarat was the only regional area represented at this event with a table of participants. We are currently trying to gather an indication as to the level of interest for this years event. Once this is established we will determine what can be worked out in terms of transportation and possibility of subsidised cost for Ballarat attendees.
The evening will be a great opportunity for networking with industry colleagues. There will be two dynamic speakers, plus the comedian Claire Hooper for some light entertainment. Awards will be presented to three ladies who have made a significant contribution in encouraging girls to take up ICT as a career and in supporting women working in ICT. All in all, an action packed evening accompanied by a 3 course dinner and fine wines.
Date: Thursday 28th May, 2009
Time: 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: River Room, Level 1, Crown Entertainment Complex, 8 Whiteman St,
Southbank
Cost: includes 3 course dinner, wine and beer. Tables of 10 can be reserved.
$99.00 - Vic ICT for Women members
$132.00 - Non-members
Comedian: Claire Hooper
Speakers: Caroline Patton, Company Director/Owner - Accuteque: "Thrills and Spills of Building a SME Business in IT".
Jackie Korhonen, Managing Director and CEO - Infosys Australia: "Surviving and Thriving in Corporate Australia".
If you are interested in this event please contact Helen Thompson via h.thompson@ballarat.edu.au
ACS Conference - Greening ICT towards sustainability
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) invites Ballarat ICT cluster members to consider registering for its Victorian Branch conference which will be held at the Novotel Forest Resort in Creswick. The Conference is the flagship event for the ACS Victorian Branch and is designed to highlight current issues facing the profession. Titled "Greening ICT towards Sustainability" the Conference is being held on Friday 15 to Saturday16 May 2009. Click here to download the registration brochure. Full Conference details can also be found at www.acs.org.au/vic/2009conference
UBTP Conference Room
UBTP will bring a fresh approach to your next conference, function or meeting.
Housed within the Park's elegant and modern Greenhill Enterprise Centre, you'll be impressed by the superb facilities available for seminars, corporate meetings, staff development and smaller conferences. The natural bush setting lends itself to inspiration and fresh ideas, while the adjoining free carpark provides delegates with the convenience of hassle-free parking.
Our conference facilities include all the essential equipment associated with a professional setting, including wireless ‘hot-spots' to keep you connected.
For further information please click here
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