The National Broadband Network – What’s in it for me?

Thursday December 1 – ECU Bunbury, Western Australia

The South West Development Commission is pleased to bring you the latest event in the popular Critical Horizons series.

With the National Broadband Network as its theme, the seminar promises to get attendees thinking about the possibilities that could come with the rollout of the infrastructure to regional areas.

Seminar attendees will hear a number of experts discuss what can be expected from the NBN in the future.

Attendees can expect to hear how the NBN will be a positive influence in many areas of our lives including health, business and government.

We hope this seminar encourages people to “look over the horizon” and discover what the delivery of the National Broadband Network and subsequent increased participation in the digital economy will mean for regional areas.

The Gadget Guy and NBN champion, Peter Blasina

Speakers

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from an outstanding line-up of speakers as they discuss the National Broadband Network. Find out more about our speakers.

How to register

To reserve your place register online by clicking on the button below.

PROGRAM

8:15	Registration
8:45	Welcome and introduction	Mr Jim Stephen (MC)
8:50	The Critical Horizons Regional Futures Series	Mr Steve Harrison Chairman, SWDC Board
Session 1 − Our new future and the NBN
9:00	Message from the Minister – a special presentation from Canberra	Senator Stephen Conroy Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
9:15	An overview of the National Broadband Network	Mr Duncan Bremner Manager Stakeholder Relations, NBN Co.
10:00	Morning tea
Session 2 − Our changing lives and the NBN
10:30	Australia's global competitiveness – Our window of opportunity 2010-2020	Hon Dr Mal Bryce AO Author of Australia's First Online Community
11:15	The killer apps	Mr Ross Dawson Director, Advanced Human Technologies
12:15	A National Broadband Network for Australian eHealth	Dr Darrell Williamson CSIRO Information Sciences
1:00	Lunch
Session 3 − Business, Government and the NBN
1:45	Creating global content from a regional backyard	Mr Lee Cummings Upbeat Inspirations, and the South West Creative Corner
2:15	The business of technological change	Mr Peter Blasina The Gadget Guy, and NBN Champion
3:00	Preparing local government for the NBN	Mr Matt Schultz Regional Digital Economy Coordinator, Ipswich City Council
3:45	Afternoon tea
Session 4 − Those ‘Burning’ Questions
4:05	Panel session with our experts	All speakers
4:30	Closing	Mr Robert Irvine Dean, ECU South West Campus
4:40	Networking opportunity with light snacks and South West wines

Venue and accommodation

The seminar will be held in Building 6 at Edith Cowan University’s South West campus on 1 December 2011. The campus is located on Robertson Drive, Bunbury.

There are a number of accommodation options available in Bunbury. Please visit the Bunbury Visitor Centre website for details.

Contact information

For more information about the Critical Horizons seminar, contact event manager Alan Cross from the South West Development Commission on 9792 2000 or by email alan.cross@swdc.wa.gov.au