
FireTech 2020 Summit
Building Community Resilience Through Tech Innovation
18 Nov 2020, 9am-12pm
I'm an Attendee I'm an ExhibitorExplore how local govt can build community resilience by adopting next-gen technologies
FireTech 2020 brings together local government associations from around Australia with industry leaders & technology companies to explore how new innovations and technology can build community resilience against catastrophic fire events.
Most conferences these days are glorified Zoom calls, however this summit is delivered through a unique conference platform that will allow delegates to enjoy a far more engaging and interactive experience where they get to explore an expo and engage with other participants.
Date
November 18th, 2020
9am - 12pm
Location
Peregian Digital Hub
253-255 David Low Way, Peregian Beach, QLD
Online
Speakers

Dr Sarah Pearson
Deputy DG InnovationQLD State Govt

Craig Lapsley
Emergency Management ExpertFormer CFA Commissioner

Adrian Turner
CEO FireFundMinderoo Foundation

Dr Jenny Scott
Sustainability Program LeaderKu-ring-gai Council

Lance King
Emergency Management Co-ordinatorLatrobe City Council

Ken Furdek
Community Engagement ManagerNoosa Council

Zara Crichton
Tech Innovation ExpertVenture Cafe

Leanne Kemp
QLD Chief EntrepreneurFounder/CEO Everledge

Andrew Gissing
Risk and Resilience ExpertGM Risk Frontiers

Leigh Kelson
Program DirectorFireTech Connect

Chris Boden
Director, Peregian Digital HubCurator, FireTech Connect

Anthony Dow
Economic DevelopmentNoosa Shire Council
Program
Time | Session | Speakers |
---|---|---|
8:30am-9:00am | Expo & Networking Explore the floors of our virtual expo and check out cutting-edge bushfire resilience solutions from over 30 firetech companies from around the world. Chat with the founders, get a demo and learn more about what's available. |
30 tech companies |
9:00am | Welcome and Introduction Firetech Connect | Leigh Kelson, FireTech Connect Program Director |
9:10am | Expert View Government's role in embracing technology to solve problems |
Dr Sarah Pearson, Deputy DG Innovation - QLD Government |
9:20am | Fireside Chat The role of technology in building community resilience- Mindaroo Blueprint fire shield |
Adrian Turner, Minderoo Foundation Leanne Kemp, QLD Chief Entrepreneur |
9:36am | Local Council Showcase Next generation community education - how Ku-ring-gai Council are using immersive bushfire simulation technology to educate and prepare its community for future bushfire events. |
Dr Jenny Scott, Sustainability Program Leader for Ku-ring-gai Council |
09:52am | Panel Discussion Shifting our mindset from Recovery to Mitigation Recovery |
Andrew Gissing, Risk Frontiers Zara Crichton (Moderator), Venture Cafe |
10:13am | Local Council Showcase Communication in the age of disinformation - How Noosa Council learned to take control of crisis messaging through use of live video on social media. |
Ken Furdek, Community engagement manager for Noosa Shire Council |
10:29am | Expert View Insights into the likely impacts of the recent bushfire commissions of enquiry |
Craig Lapsley, Former CFA Commissioner |
10:45am | Local Council Showcase Early detection - How Latrobe City Council use an advanced in-field sensor network to automatically detect bushfires when they start. |
Lance King, Emergency Management Co-ordinator for Latrobe City Council |
11:00am | Expo & Networking Wander the floors of our virtual expo and check out cutting-edge bushfire resilience solutions from over 30 firetech companies from around the world. Chat with the founders, get a demo and learn more about what's available. |
Over 30 company founders |
12:00pm | Summit ends |
Exhibitors
Over 30 bushfire technology companies exhibiting in the Expo, including...
Summit Partners

A virtual conference with a difference
This is not your average Zoom call. Instead you get to explore an expo, engage with exhibitors on a 1:1 basis, connect with colleagues in the networking zone and watch talks with high production values. If you're in QLD, join us in person.