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The Data Innovation Summit: Data Infrastructure: From Edge Computing to Cloud Mastery, hosted by Innovate Australia, is a pivotal event dedicated to the evolution of data infrastructure. This summit brings together leading experts in data centers, cloud computing, and edge technologies to discuss the latest advancements and best practices in the industry, focusing on building efficient, secure, and scalable data ecosystems.
The summit will explore critical aspects of data infrastructure, including the design and optimization of data centers, power backup solutions, and cutting-edge storage technologies. Participants will delve into the integration of hybrid cloud solutions and the role of edge computing in reducing latency and enhancing data processing capabilities.
The event aims to drive the data industry towards more resilient and sustainable practices by highlighting real-world case studies and innovative solutions. Innovate Australia is committed to promoting technological excellence and environmental stewardship in the data sector through this initiative. This summit serves as a crucial platform for fostering collaboration and innovation, ensuring data infrastructure is robust, efficient, and prepared for the future of digital transformation.
🔹 Craig Gregory, Partner – PKF Integrity
Craig Gregory is a Partner at PKF Integrity and Director of Innovate Australia. With over 25 years of experience in professional investigations and regulatory management, Craig has excelled in complex fraud and corruption investigations, risk management, payment integrity, and quality auditing. His strategic vision has driven positive changes across sectors including health insurance, finance, government, and mining. Before joining Innovate Australia, Craig served as a Senior Executive at Medibank Private Limited and Group Manager for Loss Prevention at HBF Health Limited. He holds an MBA from the University of New South Wales and an Associate Degree in Social Science in Policing from Edith Cowan University.
🎙️ Our Presenters:
🔹 Russell Wilson, Business Development and Deployment, Ecocentric Energy
Russ Willson is an experienced electrical contractor with over three decades in the industry, specialising in energy-efficient technology and renewable energy generation. As the founder of Wilco Electrical in 2006, Russ successfully transitioned the company into a majority Aboriginal-owned business, achieving the goal of employing 20 Indigenous apprentices by 2020. He is passionate about leveraging data to drive technological advancements and is dedicated to researching and implementing innovative solutions. Currently, Russ is a key figure at Ecocentric Energy, focusing on next-generation energy technologies and applying AI and data analytics to enhance the performance of electrical systems and critical infrastructure.
🔹 David Lucido, Managing Director, Sentient Hubs
David Lucido is the Managing Director of Sentient Hubs, a multi-award-winning strategic decision support platform leveraging advanced data analytics. As the founder of Sentient Hubs, David has pioneered efforts to rapidly model and anticipate cumulative and cascading impacts across economic, environmental, and social dimensions using data-driven approaches. His mission is to improve societal and environmental outcomes through radical collaboration and data integration. Founded in 2017, Sentient Hubs utilises cutting-edge science and technology acquired from the University of Western Australia. David’s extensive leadership experience includes roles such as Director at Perth NRM, Principal at 3Pillars Asia Pacific, and CEO of National Ports Corporation.
🔹 Dr Maciej Cytowski, Head of Scientific Services, Pawsey Supercomputing Centre
Dr Maciej Cytowski is a High-Performance Computing (HPC) specialist with extensive experience since 2004. His expertise lies in optimising and developing applications on massively parallel and accelerated HPC systems. Dr. Cytowski has contributed to numerous notable projects, including porting weather prediction codes to Cray X1e, accelerating astrophysical computational kernels on IBM Cell processors, and optimising simulation codes on IBM Power7. He has developed scalable codes on IBM Blue Gene/Q, Cray XC40, and various GPU and Intel Xeon Phi systems. As the Head of Scientific Services at the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre in Perth, Australia, Dr Cytowski supports researchers in large-scale computational projects. He is passionate about exascale computing, parallel programming, and scientific computing.
🔹Joshua J Morley GAICD, Global Head of Artificial Intelligence Data & Analytics, Akkodis
Joshua is the Global Head of AI, Data & Analytics at Akkodis and an executive member of the global ethics committee of The Adecco Group. Joshua leads over 2500 data, analytics and AI experts and has personally been instrumental in driving transformative innovations that have reshaped the tech and business landscape through multiple award-winning projects. Joshua has been recognised as a distinguished speaker, lectured at over 10 universities around Australia, and delivered AI training to company executives and boards in 4 countries. His deep understanding of innovation, coupled with his visionary leadership, makes him a sought-after voice in the field.
The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Craig Gregory.
The Data Innovation Summit gathers experts from the fields of data science, technology, and policy to explore the latest trends and advancements in data infrastructure. Highlights of the summit include in-depth presentations on cutting-edge data center technologies, panel discussions on enhancing data security and optimizing cloud solutions, and interactive workshops on leveraging AI and machine learning. Participants will learn about the latest developments in edge computing, big data analytics, and sustainable data practices. This summit offers a unique platform for exchanging ideas, networking, and driving forward practical and innovative data solutions for a more connected and efficient future.
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