Born Global : September 2020
From the CEO Spring is in the air in Australia. With it comes the promise of green shoots and the opportunity to begin afresh. Young ballerina Georgia Neaverson shares her journey from … Continued
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Georgia Neaverson : Pirouetting from ballet to a Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws at UTS
WATCH > Ballerina Georgia Neaverson in conversation with Maria MacNamara Ballerina Georgia Neaverson who started dancing at age three is now 21 years old, and talks about her life as … Continued
Advance Connect : Building the next global industrial giants from Australia with Main Sequence Ventures
WATCH > Yasmin Allen, Chairman of Advance.org welcomes Managing Partner of Main Sequence Ventures, Bill Bartee to introduce the approach taken building the next global industrial giants from Australia. Australia … Continued
Advance Connect : Foreign correspondence
WATCH > Zoe Daniel, former Washington Bureau Chief for the ABC, in conversation with Advance.org READ > Transcript of the conversation is now available Sharing insights from her life as … Continued
Leanne Kemp : Advance Award Winner turns the tables
WATCH > Leanne Kemp interview the Advance.org CEO Maria MacNamara. Our CEO is normally the one asking the questions. The tables are turned and she is now in conversation with … Continued
Advance Connect : Working cities, a conversation with Lucy Turnbull AO
WATCH > Lucy Turnbull AO in conversation with Johanna Pitman, Head of Insights at Advance.org Sharing her insights as a lifelong urbanist, Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO outlined how Covid19 is … Continued
Community Event : A Framework for Challenging Assumptions
WATCH > Simon Wardley shares the power of Wardley Mapping to unlock the complexity of strategic decision making In this special Advance Connect seminar, business strategy icon, Simon Wardley, inspired … Continued
Advance Connect : The closest of neighbours
The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, His Excellency Mr Gary Quinlan AO, shared on-the-ground insights into the maturing relationship between Australia and Indonesia with the recent commencement of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive … Continued
Born Global : July 2020
From the CEO Lawyers often rely on precedents to inform their decision making. Today, we are in ‘unprecedented’ times. Whether it’s the global pandemic, the economic crisis it precipitated, the … Continued
Advance Connect : Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO FTSE considers what it means to build something new in 2020
LISTEN > Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO, FTSE opening remarks at the Advance.org global digital roundtable on what it means to build something new in 2020. Advance Global Australian Award … Continued
Mark Adams : Made in Australia
Mark Adams is an Australian in the Bay Area. He is the managing director of UnReal HiTech, and hosts the podcast ‘Recruiting Reimagined’ presented by Curious Thing AI. In this conversation with Advance.org CEO Maria MacNamara, he talks about his entrepreneurial journey to Silicon Valley, how technology is helping the global jobs market in rebounding the economy, and his interest in promoting Australia’s technology potential.
ADVANCE CONNECT: A Global Digital Roundtable with Lord Gerry Grimstone of Boscobel Kt, UK Minister for Investment
Lord Grimstone of Boscobel Kt is the UK Minister for Investment jointly at the Department for International Trade and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy.
He will join us tol discuss the outlook for UK trade and investment and the opportunity for collaboration and cooperation in the commercialisation of R&D in deep technology and the digital economy.
ADVANCE CONNECT: A Global Digital Roundtable with Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO FTSE
Distinguished Professor Genevieve Bell AO FTSE will join us to consider what it means to build something new in 2020.
AU | UTS Startups : Murray Hurps in conversation with Malcolm Turnbull on the importance of entrepreneurship to Australia’s recovery
Australians want jobs, open pubs and a hopeful future. We’re prepared to take the job and buy the beer, but why aren’t we prepared to create the future jobs, companies … Continued
Mark Rigotti : Leading change in global markets
Mark Rigotti the immediate past Global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills spoke with Advance.org CEO Maria MacNamara. Mark served from 2014 to 2020 and was also the chair of the first global executive, the chair of the global diversity and inclusion group and a member of the Herbert Smith Freehills Global Partnership Council. He was based in London from 2013 till 2020.
Born Global : June 2020
From the CEO What a difference a month makes! The Advance.org team and have enjoyed meeting global Australians who are living and working around the world as well as those who have chosen … Continued
ADVANCE CONNECT : A conversation with Simon Wardley
We invited Simon Wardley to share his Wardley Mapping method with our community of global Australians. Wardley maps are used within UK government, with particular interest within the Government Digital Service (GDS) for strategic planning and identifying the best targets for government digital service modernisation. ALL WELCOME!
ADVANCE CONNECT : A Global Digital Roundtable with Former Washington correspondent for the ABC, Zoe Daniel
Zoe Daniel is a former ABC journalist and presenter. She has reported on conflict, famine, natural disasters, repression and poverty across the world in countries as diverse as Sudan, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Burma, Vietnam, Thailand and was until recently, Washington correspondent for the ABC. She joins us to share her experience as a foreign correspondent.
ADVANCE CONNECT : Global Digital Roundtable with Lucy Turnbull AO
As we begin to map the recovery post Covid-19, the accepted wisdom around cities is turned on its head. Everything from the upending of the retail sector to residential property and the shift back to local communities with its impact on infrastructure needs and the delivery of our services. Lucy Turnbull AO will consider what this means for how we shape the way we live, work and play?
ADVANCE CONNECT : A Global Digital Roundtable with Andrew Liveris AO
Special Adviser to the National Covid-19 Coordination Commission – Andrew Liveris AO will join us for a roundtable to discuss the opportunity for Australian in expanding its advanced manufacturing capability. With thanks to our event sponsors Internet 2.0
Advance Connect : From a healthcare system focused on illness to wellness
WATCH > Professor John Mattick AO, FAA, FTSE conversation on the transformation of personal health and healthcare systems by genomics and smart sensors, and the challenges to overcome. Professor John … Continued
Advance Connect : Expats choose a brew for inaugural #Digital Coffee Hour
The pathway back to Australia for global Australians is fraught with cultural, financial and social challenges. For many, this experience comes as a shock. Advance.org research with Indeed in 2019, … Continued
Leanne Kemp : A conversation with the CEO and Founder of Everledger and Queensland Chief Entrepreneur
WATCH : In conversation with Leanne Kemp Advance.org CEO Maria MacNamara sits down for a conversation with entrepreneur Leanne Kemp. Leanne Kemp made diamonds the focus of her blockchain business … Continued
Warrick Cramer : An entrepreneur returns to Australia and sees plenty of potential
Advance.org CEO Maria MacNamara sat down for a conversation with Warrick Cramer the former CEO of Tomorrow Street, Vodafone’s global innovation centre based in Europe. In this role he was … Continued
Commentary : Driving Innovation Post Covid-19
By Warrick Cramer Restrictions are easing globally and our lives have begun returning to the old normal. In the aftermath of covid-19, many organisations have undertaken some form of digital … Continued
Connect : Advance #Coffee Hour
ABOUT We know it’s not always easy coming back to Australia after your experience overseas, and COVID-19 has added an extra dimension of complexity, but you’re not alone. There are … Continued
Born Global : May 2020
From the CEO I hope this finds you healthy and safe. With so many Advance.org members at home (some unexpectedly) and others isolated overseas, we have been inundated with examples … Continued
Commentary : From a societal as well as economic perspective it is important to re-ignite retail and hospitality.
By Richard Umbers Preparing a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) is a familiar exercise for any well- run businesses. Many companies may also employ scenario planning tools or roleplay, and may … Continued
Global Digital Town Hall: Building Resiliency and Seizing Opportunities in Advance Manufacturing
WATCH > Recording of the Global Digital Town Hall As the world begins to consider plans for the recovery of the global economy, there is recognition that we have an … Continued
Uschi Schreiber : Calling us to act
Uschi Schreiber AM, the EY Fellow on Digital Society and Innovation, and former member of EY’s global executive board, is a leading contributor to the public debate around technology, disruption, … Continued
Dr David Putrino : Human in New York
David Putrino is on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic. As the Director of Rehabilitation Innovation of New York’s Mt Sinai Health System, and the 2019 Advance Global Australian … Continued
Global Digital Town Hall : Building Resiliency and Seizing Opportunities in Advanced Manufacturing
As the world begins to consider plans for the recovery of the global economy, there is recognition that we have an opportunity to ‘build back better’. Australia has important decisions … Continued
AIIA NSW Digital Government Summit: Building a Digitally Inclusive Economy
The previous topics of Digital on the Inside; Digital from the Outside and Breaking Down Digital Borders identified challenges within NSW Government to become a digital leader not only within … Continued
Why Australia for R&D – KPMG Experts Discuss
KPMG experts will discuss why Australia with strong links with the US, Canada and major Asian markets would be an ideal location for an APAC R&D hub for your organization
Founders Helping Founders #2
Beyond the personal struggles that have come with the current situation, there is now even more pressure on startup Founders trying to navigate these tough times – on behalf of … Continued
The tipping point (and what happens when you’re too late)
The tipping point (and what happens when you’re too late) Corné den Hollander Product Owner Air France – KLM Joël Tomasoa Architect, Team Lead, Build Engineer, Infra Developer, Scrum Master … Continued
The Evolution of Work in the New Economy
An Advance Connect Roundtable with Michael Priddis, CEO of Faethm.ai and Mark Rigotti, most recent global CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills. Yasmin Allen, Chair of Advance.org, opened the digital roundtable … Continued
Rocket Man : A conversation with Adam Gilmour, CEO and Co-Founder of Gilmour Space
When did you establish Gilmour Space and what prompted you to build a company that launches rockets? AG: We started the company in 2012 but we started building rockets in … Continued
A New International Icon : The Bondi to Manly Walk
Global Australians who have returned, or are planning to return to Australia, might want to take a walk. The Bondi to Manly Walk links all the existing coastal and harbour-side … Continued
Advance Connect | Australia in a globally connected digital world
An Advance Connect Digital conversation with Uschi Schreiber AM and Advance.org CEO, Maria MacNamara. Uschi is passionate about working with people across the world on organisation and system change, and on … Continued
Advance Connect | Problem solving, innovation and resilience in facing the Covid-19 pandemic
An Advance Connect Digital conversation with Dr David Putrino, Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mt Sinai Health System, and an Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Icahn School … Continued
Advance Connect | Future of work in the new economy
An Advance Connect Digital Roundtable with Michael Priddis, CEO of Faethm.ai and Herbert Smith Freehills CEO, Mark Rigotti. About Our speakers will examine the future of work in the new … Continued
Meet Yiyang Wu: An Advance Awards Mentee
Yiyang Wu is a student at The University of Sydney, majoring in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. As a motivated and determined individual passionate about health care, Yiyang has been involved … Continued
Tom Moore, a CEO with a drive to help veterans transition from military service to in-demand jobs with relevant training
This global veteran-founded company solves two problems. It transitions veterans from the military to the mainstream workforce and solves the skills shortage for organisations in the areas of AI, robotics, data and cyber security.
First Aid Kit for Australian Start-ups and Scale-ups
About Austrade and SOSA, the Australian Landing Pad partner in Tel Aviv, invite you to join a panel of experts from both Israel and Australia, who will explore the immediate … Continued
Australian War Memorial to broadcast Anzac Day ceremony to the nation
Anzac Day is a significant day for all Australians and is often a time for private reflection. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs encourages all Australians to pause and reflect on the … Continued
Anzac Day 2020 Livestream, Hosted by the New Zealand and Australian Consuls-General
Each year on the 25th April, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate ANZAC Day (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) to recognise the sacrifices that Australian and New Zealand servicemen and … Continued
ANZAC day ABC Alice Springs
To acknowledge the sacrifices of our servicemen and women, we’re inviting you to join us as we broadcast the National Commemorative Service live from 5.30am this Anzac Day. This will … Continued
ANZAC Day Virtual Choir
The MSO has commissioned a new arrangement of Banjo Paterson’s Waltzing Matilda from Australian composer, Joe Twist, designed to bring together members of the MSO, MSO Chorus and singers from … Continued
