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2008 Industry Events at ICS
Technology Trends Seminars provide insights into the emerging ICT and Internet technologies that will power the next wave of Internet products and services.
The seminars are presented by industry leaders in their fields and communicate technology issues in a clear and focused way.
The seminar commences at 5:30pm and concludes at 6.30pm with the talk and questions spanning an hour.  

 Note: Topics and speakers may change without notice. Changes will be reflected on this page as they occur.   

CiSRA Australian R&D with global impact
Wednesday 14 May, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Dunmore Lang College, 130 Herring Road, North Ryde 

Biography: Dr Ian Gibson is the General Manager of the Image Processing Technology Division at Canon Information Systems Research Australia (CISRA), aResearch and Development subsidiary of Canon Inc. He has been with CISRA for about 15 years and has been involved in a multitude of projects largelyfocussed on digital image processing.

Abstract: Since its inception in 1990, CiSRA has grown to become one of Australia's leading Research and Development organisations, with over 300 staff and annual revenues of $50 million. CiSRA is Canon's biggest Research and Development facility outside Japan. The secret of their success is the combination of skilled personnel, research strength, hardware and software development experience, and market consciousness. By combining all these factors in one Research and Development centre, CiSRA has been able to develop global solutions for Canon all the way from conception to manufactured product. 

Ian’s talk will provide an overview on CiSRA’s capabilities and some of its most significant achievements over the last 5 years.   

Megacity Challenges
Thursday 7 August, 5.30pm-6.30pm
Caltex Amphitheatre 121, Macquarie Graduate School of Management Executive Hotel & Conference Centre
99 Talavera Road, North Ryde
Cost: FREE
RSVP: Monday 4 August
Parking is free by paging security at boomgate for entry into Macquarie Graduate School of Management carpark, see Map  

Biography: John Chapman is Regional General Manager of Siemens Ltd, New South Wales. John has more than 30 years experience in major infrastructure projects throughout Australia and South East Asia and more recently general management activities at a corporate level. John is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia, an active member and office bearer in a number of industry and community associations such as AISC, AEEMA, AICC and now the Rotary Club of Macquarie Park. The activities undertaken by Siemens spans the areas of water, energy, environment, healthcare, productivity, mobility, safety and security.

Abstract: Megacities have been described as the urban phenomenon of the 21st century. Their unprecedented size, complexity and critical role as gateways in the global economy, pose huge challenges for sustainable urban development. Infrastructure that contributes to economic prosperity and to improving the quality of life in many cities lags behind the needs of the population. Urban residents the world over want and deserve a good quality of life. They need fresh air to breathe, clean water to drink and reliable electricity to power their lives as well as healthcare and efficient mobility solutions which have a reduced impact on our fragile environment. Based on key findings from the recently released ‘Megacity Challenges’ report, John will explore the key challenges and trends that will shape urban development over the coming years in a supply-constrained world. 

NSW Health – Case Study:
Transforming Patient Journeys - Managing the Business Process Innovation Portfolio
Thursday, 21 August
Macquarie Graduate School of Management Executive Hotel & Conference Centre
99 Talavera Road, North Ryde
4.30 - 6.00pm
Cost: FREE
RSVP by 15 August
Event Enquiries: email events@hargraves.com.au

For more information please go to www.hargraves.com.au

Enquiries: To register for an event or for further information please contact Ben Smith, Business Development Manager, Division of ICS, Macquarie University on 02 9850 9106 or email bsmith@ics.mq.edu.au

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