From February 25 to 27, 2017, the "2017 Australia Tech Innovation Summit" (ATIIA Tech Innovation Summit 2017), hosted by the Australian Technology Information Industry Association (ATIIA), was successfully held at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney). The summit attracted over 2,000 industry representatives, including government officials, corporate executives, research institution experts, and startup founders, to discuss the latest trends, policy opportunities, and future directions of the technology sector.
Summit Highlights:
Global Tech Trends Analysis – AI, Blockchain, Green Energy, Metaverse, Quantum Computing
Government Policy Announcements – Tech support policies, R&D subsidies, tax incentives for innovative enterprises
Corporate Innovation Showcase – 50+ leading tech companies presented cutting-edge technologies and solutions
Investment and Financing Matchmaking – 100+ venture capital firms engaged with startups to foster investment collaborations
Keynote Speeches by Special Guests:
Arthur Sinodinos (Australian Minister for Science and Technology): Announced that the government will invest AUD 5 billion over the next five years to drive the growth of the technology sector, while providing more tax incentives and R&D grants.
Jessica Lee (President of AWS Australia): Explained how cloud computing accelerates enterprise digital transformation and introduced AWS's latest AI innovations.
Dr. Robert Taylor (Director of the Australian National Quantum Computing Institute): Discussed the applications of quantum computing in pharmaceuticals, materials science, and the financial industry.
Jeff Dean (Chief Scientist of Google Australia): Addressed the development of AI ethics and regulatory frameworks to ensure the safe advancement of artificial intelligence.
During the summit, the "2017 Tech Innovation Awards" ceremony was also held to recognize outstanding companies and individuals who had excelled in technological innovation over the past year.