Inspired by the mood for inventiveness and innovation currently prevailing in Australia, the Bega Valley will host a series of compelling events that emphasise the role that regional and rural Australia can play in this national trend.
Bega Valley Innovation Week will run from Wednesday 27 April to Tuesday 3 May with activities covering a broad range of science, engineering, computing and IT themes.
Full details of the programme, another great achievement for the IntoIT Sapphire Coast and Lighthouse Business Innovation Centre (Lighthouse) team, are available at begainnovation.com.au
The key events, and booking links, are provided here :-
- The SeaChange Startup Camp – the 5th year of the SeaChange StartUp Camp. To book click here.
- Hackagong Bega – Wollongong’s famous hackathon comes to Bega. To book click here.
- Co-Founder Speed Dating – StartUps often need multiple brains – find the perfect business partner FAST! To book click here.
- Questacon Expo – workshops and exhibits in a fun science and technology learning environment. To book click here.
- The Future of Code – senior software engineers discuss latest trends. To book click here.
- Regional Technology Decision-makers Forum – corporate and government experts discuss technology in a regional context. To book click here.
- Engineering Day – Engineering professionals gather to network and celebrate local engineering accomplishments. To book click here.
- Venture Launch Day at the Uni – 10 new ventures launched in one incredible day at the University of Wollongong Bega Campus. To book click here.
Bega Valley Innovation proves once again that you don’t have to live in a big city to be part of Australia’s ideas boom nor to help progress scientific and creative advancement.
Bega Valley Innovation Week is the culmination of five years’ of growing interest in science technology engineering and maths (STEM) across the region, and a push by a number of well-intentioned locals to seed Tech StartUps as the next wave of economic regeneration.
Traditionally, the Bega Valley has relied on Agriculture and Tourism as its economic mainstays, but there is limited capacity for these sectors to directly provide a large volume of STEM-based jobs. By combining local expertise with the energy, ideas and skills of digital technology professionals, including many of whom have recently relocated to the area, fast-growth scalable enterprises can be created. This will no doubt create an increased number of STEM-based career opportunities.
Other contributing partners to Bega Valley Innovation Week include :-
- Bega Valley Shire Council – visit here.
- University of Wollongong Bega Campus – visit here.
- Department of Industry and Investment – visit here.
- Bega District News – visit here.
- Hackagong – visit here.
- Questacon – visit here.
- Inspiring Australia – visit here.
About Liam O'Duibhir
Liam O'Duibhir is the chief co-ordinator for IntoIT Sapphire Coast. From a software engineering background, Liam works with others in the Bega Valley community to bring together STEM professionals and business people to boost skills and jobs within the region.
