2020 Regional Development Summitadmin2020-03-16T15:48:28+11:00
Like you, we’ve been closely monitoring the rapid developments and various advice regarding COVID-19.
Although it’s important for the region to get together to discuss its future, at the moment, we feel being cautious and taking practical measures to implement directives such as ‘social distancing’ is a higher priority. As such, RDA Hunter has taken the decision to postpone our 2020 Regional Development Summit until further notice.
INDUSTRY GROWTH FOR REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
At RDA Hunter’s 2019 Next Generation is Now Conference , a pertinent conversation led by representatives of the OECD and Siemens focused on the skills and workforce requirements needed to transition from industry now – be that Industry 1.0, 2.0 or 3.0 – to Industry 4.0. They helped us understand the integration of cyber-physical systems into industry and its impact on the way we work. We were introduced to the adjustments occurring in learning eco-systems and urged to develop strategies to build future-orientated skills.
The regional discussion that is ensuing is energising and inspiring and has seen some new and exciting collaborative projects develop.
But, let’s take a step back – do we really know what Industry 4.0 is and how the Hunter region is faring in achieving it? Which industries are striving for it, which have already achieved it and how have they done it?
Has there been a measurable shift towards it across all of the Hunter’s sectors of competitive strength? If not, why not and what does it mean for the region’s future if we don’t strengthen our economy by driving industry growth? Do we have the right skills to transition?
And what about innovation – is it still critical for industry growth? Do we have the knowledge we need locally to embark on the next industrial revolution – to what extent is cross-border collaboration necessary to tap expertise and experience?
RDA Hunter’s 2020 Regional Development Summit will draw on the knowledge of well-credentialled commentators, industry experts, government and business representatives to examine the Hunter’s industrial landscape. We’ll have a keynote on macro trends impacting economic growth. We’ll hear about Industry 4.0; the role of innovation and skills in Australia’s industry growth; and the Government’s Industry Growth Centres Initiative. And, Hunter industry will help us understand how our sectors of competitive strength are transitioning for the future.
Thursday 26th March 2020
Noahs on the Beach
10am – 3.30pm
