Transforming SA: Critical Technologies Symposium

The global technology landscape is evolving at unprecedented speed.

Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cyber security, and advanced networks are no longer distant possibilities—they are now embedded into government and industry processes, reshaping productivity, competitiveness, and national resilience.

Their adoption is not optional; it is a strategic necessity for South Australia’s future.

This event brings together industry leaders, technology experts, and policymakers to examine the transformative power of these technologies.

Through focused sessions on adoption and a high-level panel on translating policy into action, participants will gain the insights and connections needed to ensure South Australia leads in this new era.

AGENDA

Host

Dr Kathryn Anderson, Program Director, ICA

Welcome Address: Critical technology and sovereign capability

Prof Trish Williams, Cisco Research Chair, Flinders University

Prof  Frank Den Hartog, Cisco Research Chair (U Canberra) 

Ana Goulart, Fulbright Scholar, Texas A&M

Provocation: How do we enable SA for critical tech?

Edward Robinson, Founder, Robinson Space

Start with Human: Technology and Human Factors

Dr Sara Howard, Factory of the Future, Flinders University

Amplifying the now: IoT, AI, and ML

Dr Rose Skandari, Field CTO, Cisco

Gearing up for next: Quantum Capabilities

Carl Solder, CTO ANZ, Cisco

Vision and Reality: Policy and Action,

Sarah Sloan, Senior Director, Splunk, Dr Judy Halliday, Director, DSD

Q&A led by Richard Dodsworth, Technology Advisor, ICA

*First release tickets are by-invitation for senior leaders - if you have not received a direct invitation and would like to join us, please let us know at innovationcentral@flinders.edu.au. Availability will be subject to capacity.