On October 15, 2021, the Australian Technology Information Industry Association (ATIIA) successfully hosted the "2021 Technology Leaders Roundtable Forum" in Sydney. The event attracted government officials, executives from technology companies, investment institution representatives, and academic experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges in Australia's technology sector.
The forum's theme, "Technology Innovation and Industry Upgrading," focused on in-depth discussions surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing, Blockchain, Sustainable Energy, 5G, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Highlights from Keynote Speeches:
Christian Porter (Australian Minister for Science and Technology): The government will increase support for technological innovation, with plans to invest AUD 3 billion over the next five years to foster high-tech industry growth and optimize relevant legal regulations to encourage the development of technology enterprises.
President of Microsoft Australia: AI and cloud computing will be the dominant technologies of the next decade. Enterprises should accelerate digital transformation and enhance their innovation capabilities.
Professor Runyao Duan (Centre for Quantum Software and Information, Australia): Quantum computing will bring revolutionary breakthroughs in finance, healthcare, and materials science, and Australia holds a first-mover advantage in this global sector.
Additionally, the forum featured a startup pitch session, where over ten top Australian startups showcased their latest technologies and products, attracting significant interest from investment institutions.