DAY THREE
DAY THREE
Curious about the gallery on the ground floor of Melbourne Connect? Join us for a guided and interactive tour of Science Gallery Melbourne’s latest exhibition SCI-FI: Mythologies Transformed.
SCI-FI: MYTHOLOGIES TRANSFORMED GUIDED TOUR
11.00AM - 12.00PM, SCIENCE GALLERY MELBOURNE
PLANET OR THE APES
Participate in a compelling debate between biomedical engineers and chemical engineers as they discuss the pros and cons of human longevity and its impact on our planet's sustainability.
12.00PM - 1.00PM, THE LAUNCHPAD AT MELBOURNE CONNECT
With fast-changing technology, economic shifts, and global trends, the construction industry is at a crucial point. Is now the best time to start a career in construction, or are there significant challenges to long-term growth? Partake in this engaging panel discussion to explore these pressing questions.
KICKSTART YOUR CONSTRUCTION CAREER
12.00PM - 1.00PM, THE STUDIO AT MELBOURNE CONNECT
"Farming Forever", an award-winning short film by Farmers for Climate Action, sheds light on the pressing challenges faced by Australian farmers today and explores innovative solutions for the future of farming in Australia. Following the film screening, stay for a brief discussion session and engage directly with members of the Farmers for Climate Action team.
FARMING FOREVER: CLIMATE CHANGE AND AGRICULTURE
12.30PM - 2.00PM, MELBOURNE CONNECT CO-WORKING
Academic research drives transformative breakthroughs but can you have an academic career and be deeply involved in both the R (research) and D (development) of your research-led innovation?
ACADEMIA AND RESEARCH LED INNOVATION: CAN YOU DO BOTH?
3.00PM - 5.00PM, THE STUDIO AT MELBOURNE CONNECT
Roughly one-third of the world’s food is never eaten. By reducing loss and waste, we can reduce the need for land and resources used to produce food as well as the greenhouse gases released in the process, as well as helping to close the 60 percent gap between food available today and food needed in 2050.
AUSTRALIAN FOOD WASTE HACKATHON
2.00PM - 5.00PM, MELBOURNE CONNECT CO-WORKING
Delve into the transformative world of genomics and its profound impact on healthcare. Leading researchers are leveraging genomics to tackle complex health issues in cancer, inherited eye disease, and gynecological disorders.
HARNESSING GENOMICS TO OVERCOME HEALTH CHALLENGES
6.00PM - 7.00PM, THE LAUNCHPAD AT MELBOURNE CONNECT
PEARCEY ORATION AND VICTORIAN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD GALA DINNER
Please join us at the 2024 Pearcey Oration 'Taking the Tiger by the Tail – a digital future for Australia that works for us all', presented by Dr Ian Oppermann.