LOCAL INDUSTRIES INVITED TO MAKE RESEARCH CONNECTIONS

Business operators and industry leaders looking to innovate are invited to connect with researchers working on new technologies and government representatives who can assist the innovation process.

In June 2011, the Inaugural SEMIP Innovation Showcase will bring together local businesses, industries and researchers in the South East Melbourne region with government representatives.

SEMIP is the South East Melbourne Innovation Precinct (SEMIP), an initiative that involves the Australian Synchrotron, the Victorian State Government, CSIRO, Monash University, Small Technologies Cluster and the Councils of Greater Dandenong, Kingston, Knox and Monash working in collaboration with industry.

The Innovation Showcase will combine keynote presentations with smaller group sessions delivered by industry leaders and innovators. Professor Keith Nugent, the new Director of the Australian Synchrotron, will be part of a panel representing publicly-funded research organisations. The panel will discuss ways to connect with local industries and partner with local innovators.

Who should attend?

• Researchers working with new technologies and exploring commercialisation pathways
• Government representatives looking to connect with industry and facilitate innovation
• Industry leaders, owners and operators of businesses looking to innovate.

Venue and timing

The Inaugural SEMIP Innovation Showcase will be held at the Hemisphere Conference Centre at 488 South Rd, Moorabbin on Thursday 16 June 2011.

How to register

To register your interest, go to www.innovation2011.com.au or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it