testimonials

David A. Bateman

Soudan Lane Pty Ltd

The presentations gave great insight into the Brisbane 'innovation' community, and I found Dr Goeff Garrett's presentation to be outstanding.  Congratulations on a great function, and thank you sincerely for inviting me as your guest.

Ben Topham

Business Development Manager, John Holland Pty Ltd

I have found the Innnovation Series Luncheons over the years to be extremely informative and pertinent to business. The topics presented usually will have an impact on any type of operations. It also provides a great platform to network and exchange ideas. I always leave one of these events with a new concept to examine or a potential client to follow up.

Carla Gerbo

Future Materials

Future Materials sees the value in attending IVS Brisbane events to keep up with trends in innovation, but just as important – to network with the wide range of representatives from industry, research and government that regularly attend.

Rory Kennard

Kennovations, Industrial Designs

My colleagues and I really enjoyed the luncheon the other day and I have made sure we attend all upcoming Innovation Series

Graham Willett

Program Director, CEED Program

Innovation series provides an excellent venue for hearing inspirational local and international speakers on innovation in technology and for networking with other innovators. In our business we have made many contacts leading to successful ventures. Innovation is about exploring new ideas and open collaboration. This event provides an ideal place for innovators to get started. Aside: I moved to Perth as a geologist during the nickel boom in the early 70's. Perth at that time was coming alive. There was a buzz about the whole city as high energy people from diverse backgrounds and countries descended on the city.

Innovation was to the fore and transformed Perth into a modern and wealthy city in a decade or so. Although I have travelled a lot since then it is not until now that I felt that same buzz in a city. Brisbane is fast becoming a significant centre of innovation and technology. One key aspect is “connectedness” - people feed off each others ideas and energy. The BTP is contributing to this buzz in a real way – people are forming teams, alliances and collaborative efforts that go beyond the constraints of conventional business. Any event that fosters this connectedness is to be applauded.

Brendan Nugent

Principal, Griffith Hack

The Innovation Series luncheons without exception feature highly credentialed and informative speakers. These luncheons play a crucial role in stimulating informed discussion around the important issues in innovation and the commercialisation of research.

Archie Smith

Kemp Strang Lawyers, Sydney

I have really enjoyed attending the Innovation Series Luncheons. The topics are wide ranging across many emerging technologies and innovations. They are always interesting and informative with excellent speakers. As well as being informative, the luncheons give an opportunity to network with a wide range of researchers, innovators, industry experts and government representatives. Attendees can participate in stimulating discussions on commercialisation and innovation. Keep up the good work!

Gint Silins

Partner of Cullens Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys

On one note, being a patent attorney, each Innovation Series luncheon provides an opportunity to invite innovative clients to hear a leading speaker in their industry as well as for them to meet like minded people in the industry. On another note, since I am in the profession of safeguarding innovation and each luncheon attracts innovative businesses, it is not an event that Cullens would want to miss.