Northern Business Achievement Awards
Event status:
Guest speaker, Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor and President of La Trobe University will explore the topic 'Driving skills, jobs, and economic development in Melbourne’s north' at the Northern Business Achievement Awards.
- Date:
- Thursday 05 September 2024 06:45 am until Thursday 05 September 2024 09:00 am (Add to calendar)
- Contact:
- Georjie Stegeman
georjie@jtproductionmanagement.com - Presented by:
- Theo Farrell
- Type of Event:
- Alumni; Community Event; Corporate; Forum/symposium; Public Lecture; Seminar/Workshop/Training; Public
Join us at the Northern Business Achievement Awards breakfast on Thursday, 5 September 2024.
Hear from Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor and President at La Trobe University, about Driving skills, jobs, and economic development in Melbourne’s north.
Professor Farrell will discuss the major trends and opportunities that will provide jobs and growth opportunities over the coming decades. He will explore how sectors such as health and biotechnology, care economy, and food and agriculture intersect with developments in digital technology, such as AI, to present great opportunities for Melbourne’s north.
Guest Speaker:
Professor Theo Farrell, Vice-Chancellor and President at La Trobe University
Professor Theo Farrell commenced as Vice-Chancellor and President of La Trobe University in February 2024. He previously held leadership roles at the University of Wollongong, City University of London, and King’s College London.
Professor Farrell is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (UK) and past President of the British International Studies Association. He passionately believes that universities have a mission to build a better world through research, education, industry partnerships, and civic engagement.
Professor Farrell’s research focuses on defence innovation and contemporary armed conflict. He has acted as a strategic advisor to the UK government and US-led command in Afghanistan.
Event date:
Thursday, 5 September 2024
7:00am - 9:00am
6:45am | Registrations
7:00am | Networking
7:30am | Breakfast and awards
9:00am | Post-event networking
NL Members, NBAA Sponsors & Group Partners
$60.00 pp inc GST
General Admission
$75.00 pp inc GST
RSVP: 5pm Wednesday, 28 August 2024
Novotel Melbourne Preston
215 Bell Street Preston, VIC 3072
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