An evening filled with inspiring presentations, an insightful panel discussion and lively conversations in a buzzing atmosphere at the Precinct on Wednesday, 22 May in Brisbane
Tea Dietterich, National Board Director of the Chamber and QLD Chapter Vice Chair, welcomed over 60 attendees at the evening forum. She outlined the importance of innovation and inspirational entrepreneurs who take risks to adopt developments at an early stage. The Hon Kate Jones, Minister for Innovation and Tourism Industry Development and Minister for the Commonwealth Games, then opened the event with a speech about Queensland’s economic development and the key role of new technologies, to fulfil the state’s bright future.
Next, keynote speaker Leanne Kemp took the stage to provide insight about the science behind blockchain. The technology pioneer, founder and CEO of Everledger and Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, explained blockchain technology, how it evolved, and why this ingenious invention is disrupting industries. The presentation was followed by a panel discussion with a group of diverse entrepreneurs, moderated by Monica Bradley, Non-Executive Director, Corporate Innovation & Venture Investment Adviser. The panel included Richard Romanowski (Planet Ark Power), Michelle Ash (GMGgroup), Chris Pienaar (Schenker), Paul Cooper (AMGC), David Fox (LA Services) and Darren Younger (Lakeba Group). The panellists shared and discussed different examples of blockchain implementation, highlighting their journey and the outcome.
The forum concluded with lively conversations and networking over drinks and canapés. The evening was a huge success for the Brisbane chapter, and we’d like to thank all speakers, our event partner Advance Queensland and our sponsor Lakeba Group for bringing this event to life.