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Edition... 18 January 2012

Creating the Knowledge Economy Launch of the 2012 Australian Innovation Festival Dates for this year’s Festival are from 26 April to 31 May 2012. State and Territory launches will be held prior to or just after 26 April. Events in the first week of June may also be included in the official program if they are in line with the Festival objectives of showcasing the best that Australia can offer in terms of innovation and entrepreneurship. In excess of 400,000 people will be attending the expected 700 plus events throughout Australia. There will be increased coverage this year from our media partners, 24 associate innovation festivals and new initiatives such as the national Vision 2020 series and New Exchange magazine. The 2012 Festival Theme ‘Creating the Knowledge Economy’ will be supported by the continuing focus on the four C’s of innovation - Creativity, Connections, Collaboration and Commercialisation. Sofitel Wentworth is the venue for the National/NSW Festival launch on 20 April 2011. Invited speakers include the Hon. Greg Combet, Federal Industry and Innovation Minister. For more information, click here.       Future of the AFL: Building a Global Code Next year will see the launch of Greater Western Sydney Giants FC. This will bring to 18 the number of AFL clubs in the national competition. There are also plans to further expand ‘Australian Rules' to a global audience. This first event in the Vision 2020 series is on 15 March 2012 in Melbourne. Speakers for this luncheon at the Medallion Club, Etihad Stadium include: · Ian Dillon, GM, National and International Development, AFL · Caroline Wilson, Chief Football Editor, The Age · Cameron Schwab, Chief Executive Officer, Melbourne Football Club · Ian Johnson, Chair, Seven Network Melbourne Many current and former AFL football legends are coming to this first event. The Vision 2020 series has been established by AusInnovation and Variety to explore and discuss the driving forces shaping Australia for the next decade. There are 9 major events in 2012, in Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Perth. For table and corporate partner bookings, click here.

Staying Ahead of Open Innovation Several years ago, something interesting happened in the infrastructure software sector: IBM and a number of other companies pledged some of their own patents to the public to create IP-free zones in parts of the value chain. Five Energy Technologies to Watch Recent breakthroughs in natural-gas extraction highlight the speed with which game-changing technologies can transform the natural-resource landscape. Just over the horizon are others—such as electric vehicles, advanced internal-combustion engines and solar photovoltaics. 5th Annual Australian Angel Investor Conference A must attend event for Angel Investors, Entrepreneurs, Corporate Service Firms, Government Representatives and/or Private Investors seeking alternate investment opportunities to diversify their investment portfolios. TED Talk: The Surprising Science of Motivation Innovation Videos

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