Emerging Technologies Hub
Contact Name: Federation University
Contact Phone Number: 03 5327 9480
Contact Email: commercialservices@federation.edu.au hospitalityandevents@federation.edu.au
Venue Street Address: SMB Campus, Lydiard Street South, Ballarat Central
Is the venue able to be booked by the public? yes, with agreement through the University
Description of Venue: Hosted by Federation University Australia and supported by IBM ANZ, the emerging technologies hub (ETH) builds on the IBM design studios concept. The emerging technologies hub was funded by grants from the Victorian Governments VHESIF program and the Commonwealth Government’s Destination Australia Scholarship program. The hub is a cornerstone of the University town project. It demonstrates how collaboration between industry, community and a university can help a city grow through embracing technological change, while respecting and enhancing culture and heritage. The ETH is located on the University’s SMB campus in central Ballarat, ideally situated for community engagement.
The ETH builds on the concepts of design thinking but focuses on how technology can enhance the economic potential of businesses in regional Australia and add value to employees. AI and Robotics will increasingly disrupt businesses over the coming years. We have already seen how Chatbots have become the fastest adopted AI platforms in history. If harnessed appropriately, new technologies can be used as tools to promote economic growth and to enhance the workplace. To achieve these goals, businesses in regional Victoria can work with the ETH partners, to decide which technologies are most appropriate for them and then design and execute a delivery plan for adoption.
For further information and to enquire on bookings, please contact commercialservices@federation.edu.au.
The ETH builds on the concepts of design thinking but focuses on how technology can enhance the economic potential of businesses in regional Australia and add value to employees. AI and Robotics will increasingly disrupt businesses over the coming years. We have already seen how Chatbots have become the fastest adopted AI platforms in history. If harnessed appropriately, new technologies can be used as tools to promote economic growth and to enhance the workplace. To achieve these goals, businesses in regional Victoria can work with the ETH partners, to decide which technologies are most appropriate for them and then design and execute a delivery plan for adoption.
For further information and to enquire on bookings, please contact commercialservices@federation.edu.au.
Types of events which are run/held: Presentations. Lectures. Educational activities.
Distance from Melbourne: 180 km – 2 hours
Is the venue open to the public, when and what times? By appointment
If the venue is available for hire, how do people hire the space? Phone | 03 5327 9480