TCA National Tech Summit to Supercharge Technology Growth in Australia.
29 May 2023, Brisbane – The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) alongside the Queensland Government today announced that the inaugural TCA National Tech Summit – Forging Australia’s Tech Future would be hosted in Brisbane reflecting the significant importance of Queensland to Australia’s technology sector.
TCA CEO Kate Pounder believes Brisbane is an exceptional choice as the first location for TCA’s National Summit. “We’re proud to host this conference in Queensland as Brisbane emerges as one of Australia’s tech hotspots,” she said.
“TCA research has shown that South-East Queensland is one of the fastest growing area for tech jobs in Australia, with five of the top ten regions for tech jobs growth. By bringing conferences like TCA National Tech Summit – Forging Australia’s Tech Future here we are aiming to supercharge this growth”.
The summit brings together more than 350 established and emerging technology leaders from across Australia from 20-21 July. The summit will focus on inspiring the next generation of founders, exploring emerging technologies, and securing greater investment for the tech sector.
“The Summit will bring Australia’s leading tech minds including Robyn Denholm, Chair of the Tech Council and Tesla, Scott Farquhar Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Atlassian, Mel Silva, Australian CEO, Google, Richard White, CEO of WiseTech, and Dr Cathy Foley, Australia’s Chief Scientist to Queensland. They will join Queensland powerhouse companies like TechnologyOne, Go1, Swyftx ,and Soda to inspire our state’s next generation of start-up superstars,” Ms Pounder said.
The conference will be held at one of Brisbane’s most exciting and sustainable precincts Howard Smith Wharves and will also tour some of Queensland’s most exciting tech companies and institutions, including Go1 in Logan and The Precinct, Fortitude Valley.
Ms Pounder also acknowledged the incredible support offered by the Queensland Government in bringing this event to Brisbane.
“We want to thank the Queensland Government for its support of the sector and in helping to deliver this critical Summit. Support from the Government will ensure that we see more of the incredible success stories this great state is famous for.”
Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport welcomed the National Summit as a reflection of the Queensland Government’s unwavering commitment to innovation.
“The selection of Queensland to host this conference shows the success our $200 Million Digital Economy Strategy has had in fast-tracking the growth of our digital economy,” he said.
“We here in Queensland know that nurturing innovative companies and entrepreneurs is the best way create a future economy that offers good jobs, better services and a great lifestyle.
“I look forward to welcoming the Tech Council of Australia and their members to Brisbane this winter,” he said.
Ed Chung, CEO of TechnologyOne, a major sponsor alongside the Queensland Government was excited to support this opportunity.
“We are proud sponsors of the inaugural TCA National Tech Summit; this event will bring together an incredible calibre of people with a shared goal of boosting opportunity in Australia’s technology sector.
“At TechnologyOne, we have a world-class R&D team right here in Queensland developing technology that absolutely competes on the world stage. This reflects our own motto – your best tech partner is homegrown. The intent of this conference is to further shine a light on the incredible tech sector in Australia.”
About the Tech Council of Australia
The Tech Council of Australia is the peak industry body for Australia’s tech sector. Providing a trusted voice for Australia’s technology industry, with over 160 members, the Tech Council comprises the full spectrum of tech companies.
We aim to advise and engage with Australian governments, businesses, and the wider community to help support the ongoing creation, development, and adoption of technology across industries.
Our vision is for a prosperous Australia that thrives by harnessing the power of technology.
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