Australian publicly funded information and communications technology (ICT) research organisations, National ICT Australia (NICTA), CSIRO and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO) are working together to stage ICT Outlook Forum 2006.
This year's event, to be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 18 October, will focus on "Investing in research for your success'.
The program concentrates on opportunities to build on Australian strengths in key ICT research areas such as advanced networks, smart transport, e-health, wireless communication, sensors and information networks, trusted systems, smart agribusiness and adaptive software development.
Delegates will hear from researchers in these fields and have the opportunity to explore potential research partnerships and commercialisation opportunities.
"In previous years we have concentrated on attracting international speakers. This year we are focusing on research topics from some of Australia's best ICT research minds to inform industry on relevant ICT research for Australia's success," said committee chair and director of research for NICTA in Queensland, Dr Chris Scott.
"Australia's publicly funded ICT research organisations have a collaborative approach to research which is illustrated through shared research projects such as Braccetto and initiatives such as ICT Outlook Forum."
The keynote speaker for this year's event is Australia's recently-appointed Chief Scientist, Dr Jim Peacock who will present his vision for innovation in ICT in Australia.
Both the forum and the exhibition will provide a platform for a Panel Session, chaired by Thomas Barlow, in which senior leaders from the hosting bodies will discuss the topic, "Does Australia need a Nokia?'.
