The Innovation Awards

Last night I attended the Consensus Innovation Awards.

It was a brilliant night with many dignitaries and senior executives attending.

Senator Kate Lundy was the Keynote Speaker (pictured left)

These awards are regarded as the premier awards for developments in innovation in Australia.

This year the winners were:

Wastedge.com

Cloud Software & Mobile Apps for Waste Service from ASPsoftware

and

ArmorVox 8.0 from Auraya Systems

ArmorVox 8.0 is a core voice biometric engine designed and developed in Australia for high security applications in banking, financial services and Government services worldwide.

I look forward to seeing you at future Consensus award events including Consensus GreenTech Awards and Consensus Showcase.

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The Launch of Australia's Innovation Festival

Last night I attended the launch of the Australian Innovation Festival

Their theme this year is - The New ROI - Return on Innovation

The launch was highlighted by their Key Note Speakers - though as always with these events, the most enlightening component was mingling with delegates before and after the event.

Hon. Greg Combet - Minister for Innovation, Industry, Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

Greg's speech was enlightening on the subject of how he has now taken over Climate Change and Energy Efficiency which is now seen as a key component of innovation and industry.

Ms Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO - Chair Committee of Sydney

Lucy spoke more about the importance of leadership and infrastructure

A video of the event will be uploaded to this post soon as completed.

The Melbourne launch is well worthwhile a visit if you can make it...

Melbourne Launch - 2nd May from 5:30pm - Hilton On The Park - Wellington Parade Melbourne

Key Note Speakers:

Hon. Sophie Mirabella - Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science

Doron Ben-Meir - CEO Commercialisation Australia

Klara Biljana Klarik - CEO Right Left Communications

Simon Dawes - CEO Cerebrum

What is Moral Innovative Leadership?

This video from the Global Peace Festival explains what Moral Innovative Leadership is about.

They cover some great points and it is good to see that business is beginning to follow this route...

TE Complimentary Invitations to Australian Innovation Festival Launches - Sydney and Melbourne

The New ROI - Return on Innovation is the theme for the 2013 Australian Innovation Festival.

Total Executive have limited complimentary tickets available.

You are invited to attend either the Sydney or Melbourne Launches. To register simply contact our founder here

Learn more about the Launches below:

Sydney Launch - 18th April from 5:30pm - KPMG, Level 15, 10 Shelley St Sydney

Key Note Speakers:

Hon. Greg Combet - Minister for Innovation, Industry, Climate Change and Energy Efficiency

Ms Lucy Hughes Turnbull AO - Chair Committee of Sydney

Hon. Barry O'Farrell - Premier of NSW (TBC)

Melbourne Launch - 2nd May from 5:30pm - Hilton On The Park - Wellington Parade Melbourne

Key Note Speakers:

Hon. Sophie Mirabella - Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry and Science

Doron Ben-Meir - CEO Commercialisation Australia

Klara Biljana Klarik - CEO Right Left Communications

Simon Dawes - CEO Cerebrum

Both events promise to be the perfect events to learn about the latest in innovation whilst mingling with dignitaries and senior executives.

Gilead's CEO talks about innovation and responsible leadership in the health industry

The future of health worldwide is many more health products produced - that are much more cost efficient because of the impact of generics.

Health companies like Gilead are also realising that the revenue they will receive from developing countries is a lot less than what they would receive from developed countries - so they are often giving away their IP for development of generics to be used in developing countries to improve health for larger populations there.