The TCA is shining a spotlight on National Skills Week and the power of Vocational Education and Skills Training. National Skills Week 2024 will take place from August 19th to 25th, celebrating the talents, skills, career pathways, and value of apprentices and trainees across Australia. In our recent "Meeting the AI Skills Boom" report, we explored AI's incredible potential and how it could drive a 500% increase in AI jobs by 2030, creating up to 200,000 additional jobs. Meeting this jobs opportunity would enable greater development and adoption of AI in Australia, and contribute an annual economic benefit of $115 billion under a fast-paced adoption scenario. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, VET can open doors to personal and professional success. Read about how VET is changing lives: https://lnkd.in/gfxj5SGV Read the full AI Skills Boom report: https://lnkd.in/gQNAdrAv' #NationalSkillsWeek #VocationalEducation #SkillsTraining #CareerDevelopment #FutureOfWork #TechCouncilAustralia
Tech Council of Australia
Public Policy Offices
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The trusted voice of the Australian technology industry.
About us
Representing a cross section of Australia’s technology ecosystem, Tech Council of Australia brings together the country’s most successful and innovative technology companies with a mission to shape Australia’s digital future. The Tech Council collaborates with governments and the community to advise, educate and create the foundations for a successful, truly digital economy.
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- Public Policy Offices
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
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- Nonprofit
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- 2020
- Specialties
- Technology, Public Policy, Policy Advocacy, Innovation, Digital Economy, and Strategy
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This week, TCA CEO Damian Kassabgi was pleased to speak at the inaugural meeting of entrepreneurship leaders (and their deputies) responsible for student entrepreneurship in universities, hosted by Murray Hurps and Rowena Barrett of University of Technology Sydney. Bringing together universities from all around Australia, we also heard from Professor Josh Lerner of Harvard Business School, Professor Scott Stern of MIT Sloan School of Management, Anthony Millgate from the Australian Government Department of Education and Harry Godber of Spark Festival. The event highlighted the vital role of integrating entrepreneurship into university curricula to drive innovation and economic growth, and we look forward to seeing how these discussions translate into actionable strategies that empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #HigherEducation #StudentEntrepreneurship #AustralianUniversities #TechCouncilAustralia
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🎉 Exclusive Early Bird Tickets are now available for the National Tech Summit 2024! 🎉 From today, TCA members can purchase early bird tickets for just $890 - over 30% off the standard member price of $1,250. Early Bird Full Access passes are available for a limited time only and include 2 fully catered days of Summit sessions, keynotes, workshops, fire-side chats plus all social events including Welcome Drinks, Gala Dinner and Wrap Party closing drinks. Don’t miss your chance to attend the National Tech Summit - register today and join the conversation on the future of tech in Australia. https://lnkd.in/gHUnMCyz #NationalTechSummit #TechCouncilAus #EarlyBirdTickets #Innovation #tca #austech
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We are thrilled to welcome Sebastian Brash as our new Policy Manager at the Tech Council of Australia! Sebastian joins us with an impressive academic background, holding two Master’s degrees - one in Philosophy from Kingston University in London and another in Public Policy and Management from the University of Melbourne. His extensive experience spans various government roles at both the state and national levels, where he has focused on industry growth and technology policy. Notably, he has worked with the Department of Education and Training (Victoria), the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Sebastian is passionate about the potential of the Australian tech sector to improve lives and shape society in innovative ways, and in his role at TCA, he will focus on critical areas including Talent and Skills, Migration, Quantum, and Diversity in Tech. We are excited to have him on board and look forward to his contributions in driving forward our policy initiatives. Welcome to the team, Sebastian! #Welcome #NewTeamMember #TechPolicy #AustralianTech #TechCouncilAustralia
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In celebration of National Science Week, we're excited to share that the Hon Ed Husic MP has unveiled Australia's new National Science Statement and Priorities. This strategic framework is set to drive industrial transformation and bolster our nation's position as a leader in scientific innovation. The updated National Science Statement emphasises the pivotal role of AI, quantum, and robotics as next-generation technologies essential for driving Australia's transition to net zero. Technology is not only crucial for environmental sustainability but also for fostering scientific breakthroughs and achieving broader objectives that support our country’s tech ecosystem. By aligning research and development efforts with these priorities, the framework aims to enhance cross-sector collaboration, strengthen scientific capabilities, and support the growth of industries vital to Australia's future. The initiative is one that highlights the government's commitment to using science and technology to tackle significant challenges and capitalise on new opportunities and we look forward to seeing how it affects Australia’s tech community. #NationalScienceWeek #ScienceInnovation #AustraliaLeads #IndustrialTransformation #ScienceAndTechnology Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/gM-4iKDp
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The Tech Council of Australia welcomes Minister Bill Shorten's announcement today on the expansion of the Digital ID Trust exchange (TEx). This is a significant piece of digital infrastructure and we look forward to the acceleration of the digital transformation of government, including through the implementation of digital ID and myGov enhancements. "In a landscape of increasing fraud, scams, cyber-attacks and data breaches, we need to encourage greater adoption of smart technologies that will improve Australia’s resilience. The TEx is a key enabler for Australians to choose what they share, consent to sharing it, and trust that it is being shared securely," says TCA CEO, Damian Kassabgi. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/gqeF-BCq #digitalID #digitaltrust #australiantech #austech #cybersecurity
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With greater commercialisation and adoption of AI technologies, new roles that can bring together the best of technical and policy thinking are emerging. Take, for example, the career journey of Lee Hickin, AI Technology and Policy Lead for Asia at Microsoft. Lee, formerly the Chief Technology Officer for Microsoft ANZ, saw a growing gap between AI governance and technology. Motivated to address this, he stepped into a new role to bridge this divide. “We needed a role that was designed to bridge the gap between governance and technology, to make sure that we equally consider the risks and opportunity that AI provides whilst understanding how the technology fundamentally works.” Lee's strong technical expertise and business experience enables him to help government ministers connect the dots between high-level policy thinking and the technical components of AI. Read more about Lee’s story in our AI Skills Report here: https://lnkd.in/gQNAdrAv #AIadoption #techpolicy #techworkforce
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On Wednesday, TCA CEO Damian Kassabgi and Acting Head of Policy Madeleine Houghton met with the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, Shadow Minister for Government Services and the Digital Economy, for a productive discussion on the future of Australia's tech sector. The meeting highlighted Australia's successes in technology, the sector's rapid growth, and the critical importance of continued investment in our tech ecosystem, particularly through government procurement. Minister Fletcher expressed strong enthusiasm for the TCA's research and investment agenda, emphasising the need for policy reforms that have historically unlocked tech growth and the importance of removing barriers to future development. He also underscored the goal of ensuring Australia maintains a world-leading tech ecosystem. Additionally, Minister Fletcher was keen on fostering collaboration between industry and policymakers, highlighting the potential of leveraging the vast economy-wide data held by tech companies to inform more effective policymaking. #TechSector #DigitalEconomy #PolicyReform #Innovation #TechCouncilAustralia
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The TCA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chris O'Connell as our new Chief Business Officer. As we embark on our next phase of growth, Chris brings over a decade of experience working with and building high-growth companies across the US, Europe, and Australia, including some of our very own members. Chris will lead our Partnerships, Membership, Strategy, Finance, and Operations teams, and his expertise will be instrumental in growing our partnership focus, helping TCA sustainably expand, and continuing to advocate for the Australian tech ecosystem. Chris will be based in our Sydney office and is eager to meet our members and partners across Australia in the coming weeks. Welcome aboard, Chris! We look forward to achieving great things together. #Welcome #Leadership #TechCouncilAustralia #AustralianTech #Innovation #Growth
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The TCA recently had the pleasure of hosting an insightful roundtable discussion with Nokia at the UTS Tech Lab, focusing on the transformative potential of 6G technology. As we continue to explore the frontiers of digital innovation, 6G represents the next leap forward in connectivity. This emerging technology promises to revolutionize our digital landscape, offering unprecedented speeds, ultra-low latency, and seamless integration with AI and IoT. 6G has the potential to enable groundbreaking applications in areas such as holographic communications, immersive extended reality, and advanced robotics, paving the way for entirely new industries and economic opportunities. Our discussion with Nokia highlighted the critical role Australia can play in shaping the future of 6G. By fostering collaboration between industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers, we can ensure that Australia remains at the forefront of this technological revolution, driving innovation and economic growth. Thank you to our speakers Tommi Uitto, Andrew Cope, and Glenn Wightwick for your valuable insights; we look forward to continuing these important conversations. #6GTechnology #DigitalInnovation #TechCouncilAustralia #FutureOfConnectivity
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