Session 1

08:30 – 09:30

Opening of the Summit

Welcome by MC’s: Joanne Woo, Global VP, Division Head of Marketing & Communications at ABB and Dr Nicole Garofano, Circular Economy Specialist & Honorary Board Member, Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce

Speakers: 

• Professor Emma Johnston AO, Vice-Chancellor, University of Melbourne
• Jan Gardberg, President, Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce
• Nils Hedberg Grimlund, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Sweden Canberra

Opening Keynote – The Honorary Danny Pearson, Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs, Minister for Finance, The Victorian Government

Session 2

09:30 – 09:50

Innovation Keynote

Professor Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design

Session 3

09:50 – 10:45

Pioneering Innovation and Technology for Australia’s Sustainable Future 

Moderator: Dr Sarah Webber, Lecturer, University of Melbourne

Speakers: 

• Paul Thomas, National Sales Manager Distribution Solutions – Electrification ABB Australia
• Nick Bromhead, CTO & Head of Network Solutions, Ericsson Australia & New Zealand
• Veeman Buell, Global Head of Strategy & Product Management, Hitachi Energy
• Steve Symons, Vice President Australia, OX2

10:45 – 11:10

Morning break, tea and coffee

Session 4 

11:10 – 12:10

Urban Design Planning – Smart and Sustainable Cities

Moderator: Rory Hyde, Associate Professor of Architecture, Melbourne School of Design

Speakers: 

• Jill Garner, Victorian Government Architect, Department of Transport and Planning
• Jason Nielsen, Director Strategic Projects Climate-KIC Australia, Former Innovation Manager, Viable Cities Sweden  
• Shayne Commons, Director Product & Performance, Volvo Group Australia
• Anna Hurlimann, A/Prof. Urban Planning, Melbourne School of Design University of Melbourne 

Session 5

12:15 – 13:15

Smart Buildings for People and Planet – Technology Driven Design for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

Moderator: Behzad Rismanchi, Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne

Speakers: 

• Christian Schiemann, Business Manager Building and Home Automation Solutions Australia, ABB
• Mats Thulin, Director of AI and Analytics Solutions, Axis Communications
• Dean Campbell Smith, Director Sustainable Innovation, Fagerhult Group & Olivier Coquerel, Managing Director, Organic Response
• Christhina Candido, Professor University of Melbourne, University of Melbourne

13:15 – 14:15

Business Networking Lunch 

Session 6

14.15 – 15:15

Driving Innovation through Electrification and Automation – Building Intelligent Mobility Systems

Moderator: Angus Melbourne, President Orica Digital Solutions & Chief Technology Officer, Orica

Speakers: 

• Kurt Sowerby, Commercial Manager & Strategic Accounts, Oceania, Volvo Construction Equipment, Volvo Group
• Reid Gibson, National Product Manager – Electric and Sustainable Technologies, CJD Equipment
• Sean Stove, Division Manager – ABB E-Mobility – Australia Area Manager ABB
• Dr Chrisopher Goodes, Enterprise Professor Sustainable Resources, University of Melbourne

Session 7

15.20 – 16:20

Public Safety and Security – Innovation of connectivity, intelligence and trust for a safer world

Moderator: Professor Ben Rubinstein, Deputy Dean Research and Professor of AI Safety, University of Melbourne

Speakers: 

• Mats Thulin, Director of AI and Analytics Solutions, Axis Communications
• Sarah Goss, VP and Key Account Manager – Mission Critical Networks, Ericsson Australia & New Zealand
• Andrew Taylor, Sales Manager, Civil Solutions, Saab Australia
• Sarah Monazam Erfani, Associate Professor School of Computing and Information Systems, University of Melbourne

Session 8

16:25 – 17:25

Transforming Food Systems for a Sustainable and Healthier Future – Innovation and Evolution of Fermentation

Moderator: James Ryall, Honorary Research Fellow, University of Melbourne

Speakers: 

• Giancarlos Larocca​, Marketing Director, Tetra Pak Oceania
• Leif Lundin, Chief Scientist Food Program, CSIRO
• Professor Sally Gras, Director of Digital Bioprocessing Hub, University of Melbourne
• A/Prof. Kate Howell, Food Chemistry, University of Melbourne
• A/Prof. Jessica Biesiekierski, Head of Human Nutrition, University of Melbourne

17:30 – 20:30

Evening Event – Register here 

Session 9

08:30 – 09:30

Unlocking Innovation through Connected Ecosystems: Government, Academia and Industry in Collaboration

Moderator: Professor Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design 

Speakers:

• Joakim Skog, Strategic Area Lead Future Innovations, Vinnova – Sweden Innovation Agency
• Puji Fernando, Chief Operating Officer, LaunchVic
• Vanessa Campbell, Director Innovation Precincts, University of Melbourne
• Industry representation – Penny George, Director Corporate Affairs, AstraZeneca Australia & New Zealand

Session 10

09:35 – 10:30

Innovating Health – From Science to Systems for a Resilient Future

Moderator: The Hon. Jaala Pulford, Board Chair MTP Connect

Speakers:

• Benjamin McDonald, Country President, AstraZeneca Australia & New Zealand
• Darren Pavitt, Senior Director Sales & Service APAC, Life Science, Getinge
• Chloe Perot, General Manager Sobi, Australia & New Zealand
• A/Prof. Rebecca Patrick, Climate Change and Public Health, University of Melbourne
• Scott Edwards, Director, Medical Research, Health Tech, and Innovation Programs, Innovation and Technology, Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions, Victorian Government

10:30 – 11:00

Morning break, tea and coffee

Session 11

11:00 –12:30

Academia and Students meet Industry

Speed Networking – Student groups and Industry partners

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch break

Session 12

13:30 – 14:30

Future of Work and Work Skills – AI

Moderator: Professor Jeannie Paterson, Co-Director, Centre for AI and Digital Ethics (CAIDE), University of Melbourne

Speakers:

• Dr Marc Cheong, Deputy Director, Centre for AI and Digital Ethics (CAIDE), University of Melbourne
• James Barr, Product Engineering Manager Saab Australia
• Mats Thulin, Director of AI and Analytics Solutions, Axis Communications
• Veeman Buell, Global Head of Strategy & Product Management, Hitachi Energy

14:30 – 15:00

Summary and Close of the Summit