Festival Info
We are widely known as a key source for up-to-date information on Australian Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Our mission statement is based on using these and other initiatives to increase public awareness of the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship through an emphasis on the three pillars of future economic growth – excellence in research, development and commercialisation.
There are five key objectives that apply to all of our current and future projects:
Demonstrate the value of research, development and commercialisation
Profile Australia’s intellectual capital.
Reinforce the innovation and entrepreneurial process, from idea to market.
Facilitate networking between innovators and investors.
Collaborate nationally and with each Australian state & territory.
Festival Secretariat
General Enquires:
Address: Suite 11, 27 Kensington Rd
South Yarra, Victoria 3141
Phone / Fax: +61 3 9827 2116
Email: info(at)ausinnovation.org
Advisory Council
The primary role of the Advisory Council for the Australian Innovation Festival is to advise on the Festival's current and future direction. This Advisory Council has representatives from the private sector and Federal, State and Territory Governments, associated festivals and various innovation councils throughout Australia.
Advisory Council Members include:
Name | Organisation | State |
|---|---|---|
Tricia Berman | General Manager, Innovation Division, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | National/ACT |
Peter Laver | Technological Sciences and Engineering | VIC |
Peter Westfield | Director, Adair Communications & Director, Australian Innovation Festival | VIC |
Randall Straw | Deputy Secretary, Innovation & Technology, Victorian Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development | VIC |
Ian Cox | Director, Office of Business and Tourism, ACT Government | VIC |
Rick Andrew | Executive Director, Science Infrastructure and Engagement, QLD Dept. of Tourism, Regional Development & Industry | QLD |
Chrissie Trousselot | Manager, Tasmanian Department of Economic Development | TAS |
Greg Boundy | Manager, SA Centre for Innovation, Central, SA Dept for Economic Development | SA |
Daniela Mattheys | General Manager, Innovation Services and Infrastructure, WA Department of Commerce | WA |
Dr Christopher Duncan | Director, Innovation Branch, NT Department of Business & Employment | NT |
Kerry Doyle | Director, Innovation Policy & Research, Dept of State & Regional Development, NSW Industry & Investment | NSW |
Senator Kim Carr | Co-Chair, Advisory Council, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research | National |
