2015 National iAwards

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The National iAwards are more than just a celebration of innovation, it’s where serious networking takes place and business ideas are exchanged. It includes workshops, pitch fests, networking events and the ever popular exhibition – Tech Show Case.

We invite you to join us in recognising the innovation and productivity which ICT delivers across all facets of Australian life.

Program Highlights

Tech Showcase

Free of Charge

Wednesday 26 (open afternoon) & Thursday 27 August

If you are truly curious about how technology gives us the capability to think beyond what is currently possible – then the AIIA Tech Showcase is the place for you this coming August.
Explore how the impact of robotics and 3D printing are fueling innovations and changing how we do things better. It’s not just multi-nationals who are breaking new ground with innovations – but universities and students as well as start-ups.

The Showcase will also host sessions so visitors can get a deeper insight into new innovations. Please make sure you regularly visit Tech Showcase page to see who is exhibiting.

Hills YIA Pitchfest
Free of Charge

Thursday 27 August

Witness this lively, interesting ‘Pitchfest’ as under 25s clearly articulate the relevance and magnitude of how their innovation makes a difference. Be there as they battle it out to win the accolade of National Hills Young Innovator of the Year – collecting $15,000 of prize money. They will present a compelling value proposition for their innovation. Watch the nominee mashup video and the final Pitchfest for 2014

Business Mentoring Workshop

$150 + GST (AIIA Members) $180 + GST (Non-Members)

Thursday 27 August

Funding – Customer Acquisition – Talent Acquisition – Managing Partnerships

Our workshop panelists are true experts when it comes to turning an innovation into a commercial success. Speakers include Alex Scundurra, CEO, Stone & Chalk, Darcy Naughton, MD, York Butter Factory, Glenn Smith, Board Member, Startup Aus, see more. Content has been crafted to include four fundamentals for start-up success. It is relevant to start-ups as well as larger organisations who are working on new innovations. It also covers key relationships that need to be developed with legal partners and other key suppliers.

iAwards Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony & Pre Dinner Drinks

$225 + GST (AIIA Members); $285 + GST (Non – Members)
Tables of 10: $2,250 + GST (AIIA Members); $2,850 + GST (Non – Members)

Thursday 27 August, 6:00 Pre Dinner Drinks; 7:00pm iAwards Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony commences
Dress Code: Formal

The nominees and guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks before the Gala Dinner. This year, the presentation of the iAwards to the winners and merit recipients will be held in conjunction with the Gala Dinner on Thursday 27 August. The event includes the Development, Industry, Service, Society and Student domains, and the Start-Up and Hills Young Innovator category winners. The evening will also provide great food, entertainment and a celebration of ICT innovation.