One of the world’s giant tech success stories Canva will headline the 2025 Tas Tech Fest – Tasmania’s ultimate showcase of trends in technology. Co-founder of Canva, Cameron Adams and his wife Lisa Miller, founder of eco-tech startup Wedgetail will open Tas Tech Fest on 26 March 2025 at Wrest Point Function Centre. Canva is…
One of Australia’s much-admired astrophysicists Prof Lisa Harvey-Smith will shine a light on the achievement of women in science at this year’s TasICT International Women’s Day address. Prof Harvey-Smith has achieved national acclaim for her work in astrophysics, including becoming an important voice in popularizing the science of the cosmos through the ABC’s Stargazing Live series. International Women’s…
The next Federal Government should green light the construction of Marinus Link and contribute funding to the proposed University of Tasmania STEM campus, Tasmania’s tech sector says. Releasing its Federal election priorities, TasICT said Tasmania’s future prosperity depended on investment in communications infrastructure and boosting technology careers. “Tasmania has an opportunity to excel if we…
Happy New Year. As we step into 2025, I’d like to once again take this moment to reflect on the incredible year that was 2024 and share our vision for the year ahead. TasICT, now 26 years strong, continues to be the backbone supporting the Tasmania’s ICT sector, and I am honored to serve as…
The proposed UTAS STEM Campus can be a win for the next generation of young tech workers and scientists AND help deliver much-needed housing, says Tasmania’s tech sector. TasICT General Manager Russell Kelly said that the University of Tasmania and the State Government were to be congratulated for burying the hatchet and getting behind the…
A re-invigorated University of Tasmania STEM campus at Sandy Bay can transform Tasmania’s economy and provide inspiration and aspiration for the next generation of Tasmanians to work in high-tech jobs, says TasICT. TasICT General Manager Russell Kelly said that UTAS was right to harness community goodwill and build a collaborative approach to the proposed $500m…
