INTERNATIONAL ROUNDTABLE SERIES 2022-23
Supported by
Anchor Sponsor
Roundtable workshops are full-day discussions facilitated by ICCPM. Workshops bring together senior project professionals and academics from across sectors to explore the theme using focus questions. A keynote speaker will kick-off each event followed by the Roundtable discussions. Key insights are recorded but contributions will not be publicly identified to encourage frank contributions. Roundtable Workshops are subject to the ICCPM Roundtable Terms and Conditions.
To view the timetable, please refer to the workshop format.
CONFIRMED VENUES
ICCPM Members can attend all workshops for FREE. Simply log in to waive the event fee. Alternatively, learn more about our Membership benefits.
- Online – 29 NOV 2022 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm – Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne (AEDT)
- from 8:00am to 9:30am Paris (CET) | 8:00am to 9:30am Berlin (CET) | 7:00am to 8:30am London (GMT)
- Venue: Online
- Registrations close: 29 NOV 2022 at 3:00pm AEDT
- Online – 06 DEC 2022 from 8:00am to 9:30am – Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne (AEDT)
- from 4:00pm to 5:30pm New York (EST) | 4:00pm to 5:30pm Toronto (EST) | 3:00pm to 4:30pm Houston (CST)
- Venue: Online
- Registrations close: 05 DEC 2022 at 3:00pm AEDT
- Darwin
- Perth
- USA
- Canada
- UK
- Europe
- Asia
- New Zealand
- Other locations based on demand and available funding
COMPLETED EVENTS
- Brisbane (In-person event) – 02 NOV 2022 from 9:00am to 4:00pm AEST
- Venue: Seminar 1, Level 4, B Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus, 2 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
- Event Fee: A$65.00 incl. GST or FREE for ICCPM Members
- Registrations close: 31 OCT 2022 at 2:00pm AEST (3:00pm AEDT)
Keynote Presentation – Data Science
The Keynote Presentation by Wayne Thompson will feature real-life examples of applied machine learning projects to real projects. It will highlight the importance of engaging with subject matter experts especially where unstructured data is involved. In addition, the presentation will discuss key lessons learnt.
Wayne Thompson, Downer Defence Systems, Manager Data Scientists
About the Speaker
Wayne Thompson is the Manager, Data Science within the Downer Defence systems who provide advanced analytics, statistical analysis, and machine learning services to Downer clients, Defence, and utilities within Australia
Earlier in his career he was a senior program manager of Jaguar Land Rover, United Kingdom for priority analytical warrant service supporting global warranty analysis across the global range of the dealership organisation. Wayne’s recent experience involves applying machine learning techniques in aerial and satellite imagery to enhance remote sensing capabilities for organisations such as the Queensland Department of Environment and Science. He has also worked with Sydney University and co-authored a recent paper on High Resolution Satellite Image Segmentation with Transfer Learning Based Multi-Resolution Feature Fusion.
- Melbourne (In-person event) – 27 OCT 2022 from 9:00am to 4:00pm AEDT
- Venue: KPMG, Tower Two, Collins Square, Level 36, 727 Collins St, Docklands VIC 3008
- Registrations close: 26 OCT 2022 at 12:00pm AEDT
Analysis of Lessons Learnt on Complex Projects
Eric Louw, Aurecon Managing Principal, Data and Analytics
About the Speaker
Eric Louw is the Managing Principal of Aurecon’s Data & Analytics team, which provides analytics, data engineering and machine learning services to clients. He has 30 years of experience in consulting and industry, focused on business strategy, digital transformation and analytics.
Earlier in his career, Eric was Director of Strategy and Planning for the Business division and played a lead role in establishing Telstra Ventures and Telstra Health. Recent experience includes leading a digital transformation program for a large government agency and developing a global mining company’s technology strategy. Eric has taught at the University of Cambridge and the University of Melbourne, and has co-authored three business books. He has a BSc Honours and MBA.
- Adelaide (In-person event) – 14 SEP 2022 from 9:00am to 4:00pm ACST
- Venue: Raytheon Australia, 1-11 Technology Drive, Mawson Lakes SA 5095
- Registrations close: 12 SEP 2022 at 11:30am ACST (12:00pm AEST)
About the Keynote Speaker
Dr Ehsan Abbasnejad, Director of Human-centred Machine Learning at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning (AIML)
Ehsan Abbasnejad is a Senior Lecturer and the Director of Human-Centred Machine Learning at the Australian Institute for Machine Learning, University of Adelaide. He is also a Future Making Fellow at the University of Adelaide. His focus is machine learning and computer vision. He was awarded a PhD in 2017 from the Australian National University (ANU) where he worked on Decision Theory, Probabilistic and Bayesian Methods. He has been collaborating closely with various industries, including defense, agriculture, energy and sport on multiple high-profile research projects. He has also been a key member of teams that won multiple global competitions in vision, mining, and manufacturing. He has the experience of working at leading industrial research institutions such as Microsoft Research, Xerox and NEC.
- Canberra (In-person event) – 18 AUG 2022 from 9:00am to 4:00pm AEST
- Venue: QUT Canberra Executive Education Centre, 2 King St, Deakin ACT 2600
- Registrations close: 17 AUG 2022 at 2:00pm AEST
About the Keynote
Organisations and communities that embrace the new ways of working brought about by technological and societal changes will become more prosperous, resilient and sustainable. While the introduction of new technology creates fear, uncertainty and doubt, if managed well it can produce a net benefit to society. In this context, “‘sensemaking’ in complex social systems” requires a belief that technology destroys jobs and not work. While there is no substitute (yet) for creativity and inspiration, shaping the future of work for ourselves and those that follow requires new ways of relating to technology and data.
Already Millenials and Generation Z (aka zoomers) are having to grapple with a range of ‘wicked problems’ or global challenges involving informed decision making in complex environments. Engaging with and teaching people how to make sense of this environment is as – if not more – important than the technological changes. This ability to make sense of an ever more complex environment could mean the difference between prospering and the dystopian view put forward by many as the inevitable outcome of this change.
John Lawrance, Team Downer MSP Director Reform & Capability
About the Speaker
John derives his energy from building, turning around and improving organisations. He is an experienced executive with 20 years international Financial Services experience and eight years consulting and contracting to Government, including Defence. Areas of expertise include delivering large complex change / transformation initiatives, risk management, developing and leading high-performing teams and governance. He seeks outcomes that are win / win / win for staff, clients and organisations based on sound decision making using the best available data and analysis.
