Research to Impact: Tales from the Front Line

FREE EVENT - followed by drinks and networking

Join us to discover how groundbreaking research can be turned into real world impact at this dynamic panel discussion featuring successful researchers and entrepreneurs. From STEM to the humanities, arts, and business, we showcase inspiring success stories across all fields. Explore diverse pathways—licensing, partnerships, spinouts, and more—that turn ideas into thriving ventures. Gain practical insights from innovators who have navigated the commercialisation journey firsthand. Whether you're looking to translate your own research into success or simply curious about the process, this panel provides invaluable knowledge and motivation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and take your ideas to the next level!

Our panelists include:

Dr Cameron Cliff - Co-CEO and Chief Product Officer (Capyble) - an award winning filmmaker, learning designer and Churchill Fellow in domestic violence prevention. A creative industries PhD graduate from QUT, he currently builds trauma-informed learning projects for workplaces while using machine learning applications to make front-line knowledge accessible to HR leaders.
Professor Michael Collins - Optometry and Vision Science (QUT) - he established the Contact Lens and Visual Optics Laboratory at QUT in 1990, which has had significant ongoing industry funding and a range of commercial outcomes.
Dr Kate Lomas - Manager, Quantum and Advanced Technologies (Dept of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation) - with a strong background in biological sciences, MedTech, and research commercialisation, Kate has experience in startups and research, with a focus on translating science into practical applications, including as a co-Founder of Hemideina
Kate Taylor - Director at the Office of Industry Engagement, she leads a team dedicated to building high-impact research partnerships, securing funding and translating innovations into real-world solutions.