Digital Future of Work, Gold Coast

*POSTED ON BEHALF OF Business Chamber Queensland*

Join Business Chamber Queensland as we launch the Digital Future of Work Report in partnership with Australian Retirement Trust on Tuesday, 19 November in Gold Coast.

2024 Digital Future of Work Report is leading the debate on the evolving nature of work and supporting businesses to prepare for both the risks and opportunities in a digital future. This report is a critical resource for the Queensland businesses, industry, policy decision makers and investors. It provides unique and valuable insights on the issues impacting Queensland businesses now and emerging trend in the digital future of work.

Come along to hear the findings of the report that considers risks and opportunities for businesses navigating digital, artificial intelligence, technological and cyber security developments, with a contemporary future-focused business lens.

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: HOTA, Home of the Arts
Address: 135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
Light lunch will be provided.

 

Speakers:

Estella Rodighiero, CEO, Regional Development Australia (RDA) Gold Coast

Estella Rodighiero is one of South East Queensland’s leading economic development professionals and a sought-after speaker on regional strategy, innovation, and workforce transformation. She is also the host of the highly successful Gold Coast Insider Podcast, where she engages with industry leaders on critical issues shaping the region. With over two decades of experience across South East, Estella has been instrumental in developing award-winning employment and workforce initiatives. She has designed and delivered multi-million-dollar projects that drive business growth, bolster workforce capability, and advance regional industries. Estella has led international trade missions, catalyzed sector growth, and provided strategic advice to governments on policies impacting regional economies and workforce readiness. At RDA Gold Coast, Estella spearheads transformative projects that support and grow key industry sectors, including Biomed, Industry 4.0, Space, Aerospace & Defence, Advanced Manufacturing, and Marine. Her leadership focuses on developing a future-ready workforce and advancing the transition to a net zero economy. Estella is dedicated to aligning workforce development with industry needs to ensure sustainable growth and regional resilience.

Kody Cook, Head of Avionics and Head of Satellites, Gilmour Space Technologies

Kody Cook is the Head of Avionics and Head of Satellites for Gilmour Space Technologies, an Australian launch services provider that's due to launch the country's first sovereign-made orbital launch vehicle from the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland. A multi-disciplinary engineer, Kody has over a decade of experience in developing, operating and managing various space and aerospace programs. He has worked at the Australian Space Agency, as well as in pioneering New Space start-ups and a multinational prime. Kody has a Master degrees in Mechatronic Engineering from the University of Queensland (UQ), and Space Engineering from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

Patrick Twomey, Head of Government and Regions, Australian Retirement Trust

Patrick is Australian Retirement Trust's Head of Government and Regions, responsible for the employer service delivery to Queensland Government and employers across regional and rural Queensland.

Prior to his current role, Patrick has held several roles with Australian Retirement Trust and Sunsuper, focused on building and retaining Queensland employer client base through exceptional service.

With more than 16 years' experience in the superannuation and financial services industry, Patrick has led teams responsible for business development, client relationship management, marketing, administration operations, and delivering high-quality products and services to a range of superannuation trustee boards and committees.

Patrick is a Board Director of Golf Queensland, a Committee Member of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)'s and National Executive Member Advisory Committee.

Patrick has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Queensland and a Diploma in Financial Services for Superannuation and Financial Planning. He is a Fellow of ASFA, qualified by the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority (FASEA), and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

 

About Australian Retirement Trust

Australian Retirement Trust is one of Australia's largest super funds. Close to 2.4 million Australians trust us to take care of over $300 billion of their retirement savings.

We're here to help our members retire well with confidence, focused on strong long-term investment returns, lower fees and the information and access to advice our members need to manage their super and retirement.

Venue

HOTA, Home of the Arts
135 Bundall Rd, Surfers Paradise
Surfers Paradise, Queensland

Date/Time

19 Nov 2024 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Closed
12:00 AM

Our valued members

These members are highly valued for their contribution to the Gold Coast North Chamber.

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