Melbourne Knowledge Week 2016 program

2–8 MAY 2016 connecting minds creating change

#MKW2016

melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek Make the program come alive in augmented reality by downloading the free ‘MKW AR’ app

Welcome Melbourne’s $59 billion knowledge sector is the key to our future prosperity.

This diverse and innovative sector is central to Melbourne’s future resilience, both economic and social, and spans the engineering, science, advanced manufacturing, information and communications technology, cleantech and biotech, education and creative industries.

The City of Melbourne’s latest Census of Land Use and Employment data shows that in the past decade, we have created 111,200 new jobs in the municipality, with many of them in these knowledge industries. Our Gross Local Product has also increased by 44 per cent during this time to now be worth $90.6 billion.

Melbourne Knowledge Week provides the chance to explore, collaborate and connect with the talent and innovation shaping the transformation that will secure our city’s future economic and social growth.

We encourage you to participate in this uniquely Melbourne festival, connect with others and contribute to the change that’s rapidly occurring across the city.

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Robert Doyle Lord Mayor

Cr Jackie Watts Chair, Knowledge City

Overview Connecting minds, creating change is at the core of this year’s Melbourne Knowledge Week (MKW) festival program.

Explore innovations, collaborate with experts, and grapple with the interconnected challenges and opportunities our city is facing.

In a curated program, delivered in partnership with the organisations best placed to lead these conversations, you will see why accountants are working with coders in the Botanic Gardens, learn how augmented reality is changing neuro surgery, and discover what the ‘big 3’ is and why it’s got the city’s brightest data scientists scratching their heads.

Kicking off with the festival keynote from London-based thought leader Dan Hill, other MKW highlights include the BlackBOX exhibition, which showcases inspiring designs and innovations from Melbourne, and the co-working space open day, where more than 20 unique inner-city spaces for professionals and creatives will throw open their doors to the public. Meanwhile, dozens of workshops will explore UX design, data visualisation and cryptography, and hackathons will solve real problems for the benefit of a future Melbourne.

This year the festival extends beyond the City of Melbourne’s boundaries with a slate of satellite events occurring simultaneously in the cities of Yarra, Port Phillip, Maribyrnong and Stonnington.

Finally, don’t miss the heart of the week, the MKW Festival Hub, supported by the University of Melbourne our official festival partner. With activity throughout the week, this is a great space for catching up with other MKW participants to discuss all that you’ve experienced over a drink, a game of foosball, or just relax in our virtual reality lounge presented by Deakin University.

We hope you will join us for this year’s festival, as we aim to create change in Melbourne and beyond by connecting the city’s most innovative industries with the community’s most curious minds.

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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SPECIAL EXTENDED SEASON

BlackBOX Design and innovation BlackBOX showcases design innovations from Melbourne that have endured over the last 150 years. Named after the Australian invention that changed the aviation industry, BlackBOX highlights innovations that have had global impacts.

From enabling hearing with the bionic ear, through to the day-to-day convenience of refridgeration and electrical power boards, Melbourne designs continue to have significant effects on the world.

Using the latest iOS technology, BlackBOX shares these stories and their Melbourne connection through an interactive digital exhibition.

The exhibition is curated by Mr Ian Wong, senior lecturer at Monash University Art, Design and Architecture (MADA).

Mr Wong is also the President of Melbourne Movement and China representative of the Design Institute of Australia.

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SPECIAL EXTENDED SEASON Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 April Monday 2 to Sunday 8 May Melbourne Town Hall, corner of Swanston and Little Collins streets, Melbourne Yes

Drop in, see online for times and special events

Presented by City of Melbourne and Monash University Art, Design and Architecture (MADA)

 MONDAY 2 MAY

Mundane sublime: how technology transforms the city FESTIVAL KEYNOTE

Monday 2 May, 5.30pm to 7pm

Technologies are shaping our cities, perhaps even more than the architects and planners usually seen as stewards and arbiters of the city. Uber, Airbnb, autonomous vehicles, domestic batteries, augmented reality, coworking, crowdfunding and social media all pose the question: what kind of city do we want?

Talk

Storey Hall Auditorium, RMIT University, 340 Swanston Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by RMIT University and the City of Melbourne

Dan Hill, adjunct professor at RMIT University, Associate Director at Arup, and Head of Arup Digital Studio in London, will challenge you to think about how digital technology is transforming cities, spaces, infrastructure, buildings and organisations. Dan’s visit is proudly sponsored by RMIT University.

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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MONDAY 2 – FRIDAY 6 MAY SAVE THE MINIONS: AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING Are you a high school student who loves maths and science? This is your chance to be an engineer for 90 minutes and help build a vehicle to retrieve kidnapped minions. Presented by Endeavour, a University of Melbourne student-run program.

Monday 2 May, 4.30pm to 6pm

Virtual reality lounge This curated experience presents a diverse range of virtual reality (VR) technology and content. Often presented as a gaming or entertainment medium, VR can be more subtle and complex, as our selection across genre and output attests. Be sure to bring your smartphone, for a special MKW opportunity.

Monday 2 to Friday 6 May Exhibition MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Free, drop in or book online

Presented by Deakin University

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Workshop MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Melbourne School of Engineering, the University of Melbourne

CURIOSITY, CREATIVITY AND THE ‘TOUCH-SCREEN GENERATION’ Today’s pre-schoolers form the ‘touch screen generation’. They can do much more than figure out your password.

Associate Professor Sandra Gattenhof discusses how mobile devices can be used by young children to create and tell stories in new ways, developing their language, relationships and understanding of the world.

Monday 2 May, 5.30pm to 7pm Talk ArtPlay, Birrarung Marr, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by ArtPlay, City of Melbourne

BIO 3D PRINTING We’re familiar with 3D printing, but what of 3D BIO printing? Join us for a fascinating excursion to the future of medicine, pharmaceuticals, fashion and food, asking where this technology might lead us in the future.

Monday 2 May, 6.15pm to 7.30pm Talk Shebeen, 36 Manchester Lane, Melbourne No

$14, book online

Presented by Laneway Learning

BUILDING STARTUPS THE SILICON VALLEY WAY How do startups continuously disrupt large well-established industries? And how can corporations practice selfdisruption before they get run over by the next generation of tech-savvy entrepreneurs? Silicon Valley based entrepreneur Henrik Scheel will share his valuable insights on the behind the scenes in the world’s leading startup ecosystem.

Monday 2 May, 6.30pm to 8pm Talk

Join Meld Studios for a hands-on introduction to customer journey mapping. Learn about customer experience design, what a current-state service map is, and how it can help your organisation. You’ll walk out of this workshop with the skills required to build a useful snapshot of your current service ecosystem.

Monday 2 May, 10am to 3pm

Deakin Edge, Federation Square, corner Swanston and Flinders streets, Melbourne Yes

Introduction to journey mapping

Book online

Presented by Deakin University

Workshop MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Meld Studios

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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TUESDAY 3 MAY

Coworking space open day Want to try coworking, but never taken the leap? For one day only, more than 20 of our city’s most forward-thinking and flexible coworking spaces will open their doors with a range of tours, talks, networking and more. If you’re a startup, consultant, or just curious about coworking, check out the full program online, book your hot desk, and join a coworking community for a day.

CITY OF MELBOURNE

Tuesday 3 May

CONNECT HUB Level 5, 115 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne Tour, talk, hot desk

For times, accessibility and to book, see online for details.

CHANTILLY STUDIO INC. The Nicholas Building, level 9 room 15, 37 Swanston Street, Melbourne Tour, networking luncheon COLLECTIVE CAMPUS Level 1, 20 Queen Street, Melbourne Tour, hot desk

ELECTRON WORKSHOP 31 Arden Street, North Melbourne Tour, networking breakfast, hot desk FRAMEWORK MELBOURNE Suite 1, level 1 458 Swanston Street, Carlton Tour

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HUB MELBOURNE Level 3, 673 Bourke Street, Melbourne Tour, hot desk MELBOURNE BITCOIN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE Level 1, 89–91 City Road, Southbank Tour, talk, networking, hot desk NAB VILLAGE Concourse, 700 Bourke Street, Docklands Tour, hot desk OPENHUB 13/243 Collins Street, (enter via Manchester Lane), Melbourne Tour, talk, hot desk, networking

CITY OF STONNINGTON DEPO8 Level 1, 39–41 Mount Street, Prahran Tour, networking, hot desk RC COWORKING SPACE 231 Chapel Street, Prahran Tour, hot desk

CITY OF YARRA EXCHANGE WORKSPACES RICHMOND 285 Lennox Street, Richmond Tour, hot desk

SPACE&CO Level 3, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne Tour, networking, hot desk

EXCHANGE WORKSPACES SOUTH YARRA 14 Ellis Street, South Yarra Tour, hot desk

THE CLUSTER 17/31 Queen Street, Melbourne Tour, talk, networking, hot desk

INSPIRE9 1/41–43 Stewart Street, Richmond Tour, hot desk

YORK BUTTER FACTORY 62–66 King Street, Melbourne Tour

LAUNCHPAD 132 Cremorne Street, Cremorne Tour, talk, networking, hot desk

CITY OF MARIBYRNONG

SIX8BROMHAM 6/8 Bromham Place, Richmond Tour, networking, hot desk

KINDRED STUDIOS 212A Whitehall Street, Yarraville Tour, talk, networking, hot desk THE IDEA COLLECTIVE Level 1, rear 209 Nicholson St, (enter via Mechanics Way), Footscray Tour, talk, hot desk

THE NORTH COLLECTIVE 75 Reid Street, Fitzroy North Tour, hot desk THE COMMONS 36–38 Gipps Street, Collingwood Tour, talk, networking, hot desk

CITY OF PORT PHILLIP BLIX SPACES 2/283 Normanby Road, Port Melbourne Tour, talk ST KILDA HUB WORKSPACE Level 2, 82 Acland Street, St Kilda Tour, talk, networking

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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TUESDAY 3 MAY

Coworking space open day COWORKING: REIMAGINING THE AUSTRALIAN WORKPLACE Discover how the energy and experimentation of coworking can be translated to big business at the launch of the inaugural Australian Coworking Report. Join a panel of passionate experts to discuss the evolution of coworking what we know now and where we think things are heading.

Tuesday 3 May, 5.15pm to 7.15pm

The Cluster - 17/31 Queen Street, Melbourne $25

Presented by Puzzle Partners and The Cluster

BITCOIN 101 Bitcoin is changing the landscape of electronic trade and payment. Learn about the value proposition that Bitcoin technology offers to individuals and groups in society. Network and hear pitches from various Bitcoin and FinTech startups working from the Melbourne Bitcoin Technology Centre coworking space.

Tuesday 3 May, 11am to 12pm; 2pm to 3pm Talk Level 1, 89-91 City Road, Southbank No

Book online

Presented by Melbourne Bitcoin Technology Centre 10

Some of the best apps in the world are coming from Melbourne. Learn about idea creation, strategy, design, user experience, technology and rollout. Great apps will be dissected in order to explain what makes them so effective.

Tuesday 3 May, 10am to 11am Talk 13/243 Collins Street, (enter via Manchester Lane), Melbourne No

Book online

Presented by OpenHub

Talk

Yes

HOW TO MAKE APPS THAT MATTER

PEER-DRIVEN LEARNING AND INNOVATION Startups are changing the education landscape by partnering with schools to build innovative learning solutions for students. Join Connect Education, a fastgrowing startup founded by students, and be part of this discussion for teachers, students and entrepreneurs, especially those in the VCE space.

Tuesday 3 May, 4.30pm to 6.30pm Talk Level 5, 115 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne No

Book online

Presented by Connect Hub and Connect Education

DomeLab at the Design + Play exhibition DomeLab is an immersive ultra-high resolution video projection environment and the first Australian experimental fulldome. Experience a number of linear and interactive digital works and learn about the process of fulldome content development as researchers develop content via a fulldome simulator.

DomeLab is part of the Design + Play exhibition (29 April – 14 May).

Tuesday 3 May to Saturday 7 May, Tues to Fri 11am to 6pm; Sat 12pm to 5pm Exhibition, workshops and performances RMIT University Design Hub, corner of Swanston and Victoria streets, Melbourne Yes

See online for details

Presented by RMIT University Centre for Game Design Research

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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 TUESDAY 3 MAY

Future libraries in future cities What will the library look like for the City of Melbourne in 2030? Arup’s recent Future Libraries research explored the key trends driving change. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring the future role of libraries in cities, and their place within the knowledge economy.

Tuesday 3 May, 1pm to 3pm Workshop Library at The Dock, Activities Room, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Yes

Book online

Presented by Arup

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“create places where seeds can be planted and people who want to do things can do them there.�

Marcus Westbury, Renew Australia

CRYPTOPARTY Concerned about online surveillance?

Want to protect your privacy? Bring your phone or laptop and learn about tools that help you deter digital snoops. Enjoy a light lunch and get answers to some of your pressing privacy questions.

Tuesday 3 May, 12pm to 2.30pm Workshop MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by City of Melbourne libraries

MANAGING DISASTER: TECHNOLOGIES FOR A SAFER CITY How would we prepare for, respond to and protect ourselves against disaster in Melbourne? Hear from an expert panel from the University of Melbourne on the latest research on safer cities and resilient infrastructure. This event is held in collaboration with the Centre for Disaster Management and Public Safety.

Tuesday 3 May, 5.30pm to 7pm Talk Woodward Conference Centre, level 10, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton Yes

Book online

Presented by Melbourne School of Engineering, the University of Melbourne

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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TUESDAY 3 MAY SOCIAL CHANGE: INSPIRE AND ACCELERATE

DATA OPEN HOUSE: CITIES, TRANSPORT AND SPACE

In this fast-paced interactive workshop, four organisations collaborate to challenge, inspire and activate your inner social warrior. For all those curious about social innovation, social enterprise and how to create social impact, this workshop helps identify what you might change.

Arup will curate rarely-seen transport and urban data sets for a mystery location in Melbourne. Data scientists, city planners and designers will help solve an urban problem using the data. Each team then visualises and ‘pitches’ their data-driven solutions to a panel of experts and the public.

Tuesday 3 May, 5.30pm to 7.30pm

Tuesday 3 May, 6pm to 7.30pm

Workshop CQUniversity, level 1, 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne Yes

$5 concession, $15 full, book online

Presented by CQUniversity

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: WHO AND WHAT IS DRIVING IT? Advances in artificial intelligence are moving rapidly. Many are being driven by corporate interests to keep up with more sophisticated customer expectations.

Join a conversation with four experts discussing the economic, social and ethical implications of AI technologies.

Tuesday 3 May, 6pm to 8pm Talk MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Reactive

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Workshop Arup, level 17, 1 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne Yes

Book online (over 18 event)

Presented by Arup

Women in science Are we maximising our scientific and technical potential? Join our panel of industry experts and leaders to discuss the current landscape for women in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Find out how we can advocate for the success and progression of women to make a more innovative Australia.

Tuesday 3 May, 6pm to 8.30pm Talk RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by La Trobe University

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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TUESDAY 3 MAY AUSTRALIA’S INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM THRIVES Be inspired by the influential collaborators successfully paving the way for Australia’s digital economy. Leaders in the field of startups, fintech industry and technology venture capital will join a discussion and take your burning questions.

Tuesday 3 May, 6pm to 8pm Talk

THE INTERNET OF (GIRL) THINGS The ‘Internet of Things’ (IoT) wins big points in buzzword bingo, but what does it mean? Once upon a time controlling your thermostat through your smartphone was what dreams were made of, now we’re living in that reality. Join some of Australia’s top women in the IoT space and hear about the best female smart products on the market today.

Tuesday 3 May, 6pm to 7.30pm Workshop and networking MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Free, book online

Presented by Code Like a Girl

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Register at upper ground floor.

Charles Goode Auditorium @ ANZ Centre Docklands, 833 Collins Street, Docklands Yes, on request

Book online

Presented by ANZ and York Butter Factory

CREDIT FOR CREATIVITY: ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS What exactly is an entrepreneur and who gets to be one? Creativity, risk and innovation are valued in non-creative industries, yet some practitioners seem excluded from the title of entrepreneur.

Join a panel of artists and advocates of different models, actively redefining and reinventing creativity in business.

Tuesday 3 May, 6.30pm to 8pm Talk Carlton Connect, LAB-14, 700 Swanston Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by City of Melbourne Art Futures

 WEDNESDAY 4 MAY THE SHARING ECONOMY IN YOUR COMMUNITY

HOW 3D PRINTING CHANGES THE BUSINESS WORLD

The sharing economy transforms business and community expectations, aiming for a more fulfilling and sustainable quality of life. A shift in values from ownership to access and better use of surplus assets define a sharing economy. Darren Sharp presents a workshop exploring more efficient use of resources and stronger local community connections.

Bring your ideas to life with 3D printing and explore the possibilities. This process prints a three-dimensional solid model from computer-aided design software.

Learn with self-confessed technology geek Dominic Parsonson.

Wednesday 4 May, 10am to 12.30pm Workshop Satellite event Abbotsford Convent - The Salon, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford Yes

Wednesday 4 May, 2pm to 4pm Workshop Satellite event Richmond Library, 415 Church Street, Richmond Yes

Book online

Presented by City of Yarra

$30, book online

Presented by City of Yarra

THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF RESEARCH

CREATE AN ENTREPRENEUR CULTURE

Victoria is a global research and development hub. International students are critical to Victoria’s research sector, comprising over 30 per cent of PhD enrolments. Join Victorian Lead Scientist Leonie Walsh and a panel of international research students to discuss how relationships help tackle critical issues worldwide.

Is creativity elusive in organisations?

Are we born with this skill? This workshop asks why management activities have suppressed creativity. Accepting differences in our thinking allows us to learn skills to unlock creativity; and to distinguish between a great idea and a growth opportunity.

Wednesday 4 May, 2pm to 4.30pm Workshop Satellite event Abbotsford Convent - The Salon, 1 St Heliers Street, Abbotsford Yes

$30, book online

Wednesday 4 May, 10am to noon Talk MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Study Melbourne

Presented by City of Yarra

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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WEDNESDAY 4 MAY ACCELERATING HEALTH INNOVATION THROUGH IMAGING

WALTER AND ELIZA HALL INSTITUTE DISCOVERY TOUR

A picture speaks a thousand words.

Understanding human development, investigating disease and developing therapeutics relies heavily on our ability to visualise key biological processes. Join Professor James Whisstock to find out how state-of-the-art physics underpins a revolution in biological-imaging.

The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute will open the doors of its state-ofthe-art biomedical research facility in Parkville. Meet some of Australia’s leading scientists, visit working research laboratories and find out how our discoveries are being translated into real health outcomes for Australians and people around the world.

Wednesday 4 May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

Wednesday 4 May, 5pm to 5.45pm

Talk MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, 1G Royal Parade, Parkville Yes

Book online

Presented by Austrailan Research Council Centre of Excellence in Advanced Molecular Imaging

Presented by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

INTRO TO BLUE OCEAN THINKING

BREAST CANCER: NEW RESEARCH, FUTURE TREATMENTS

When do you know your idea is worth experimenting with; when is it time to commercialise it? BlueChilli helps talented founders build businesses using a purpose-built methodology designed to accelerate a startup’s path to launch and growth.

Hear from some of the brightest minds in medical research as they discuss new frontiers for people with breast cancer. This public forum explores the latest cancer research developments and possible future treatments, followed by a panel discussion with audience question time.

Wednesday 4 May, 4pm to 6.30pm

Wednesday 4 May, 6pm to 7.15pm

Workshop

Talk

MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

$10, book online

Presented by BlueChilli

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Tour

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, 1G Royal Parade, Parkville Yes

Book online

Presented by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research

60,000+ years of innovation Our spiritual and cultural practices have been shaped and adapted over more than 60,000 years. This living knowledge informs our decision-making today and tomorrow’s innovations. Join five leading Melbourne creatives as they discuss Aboriginal approaches to circular knowledge in art, design, architecture and academia.

Wednesday 4 May, 6.15pm to 7.15pm Talk The Wheeler Centre, 176 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Kalinya Communications, the Wheeler Centre and the City of Melbourne

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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MONDAY 2 MAY – FRIDAY 6 MAY

MKW Festival Hub MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne Don’t miss this interactive meeting place where you can share and distil your festival experience. Drop in for your favourite brew as industrial designers shape lampshades out of coffee grounds, delve into encryption on your lunch break, or grab a drink at the end of the day and debate the future of AI. The Festival Hub is your space, a place to connect and be inspired.

Monday 2 May to Friday 6 May, 10am to 10pm 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Drop in, book online for workshops and talks

The University of Melbourne is pleased to be the MKW Festival Hub Partner but does not necessarily endorse the content of events at the Festival Hub.

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An agile, modular space, the hub is a lab, an experiential area and a networking bar all in one.

FEATURING THE INNOVATION AREA Exploring a selection of Melbourne’s most exciting product developers, this curated exhibition space is a guide to the innovations of tomorrow. It features a rotating selection of coders, hackers and makers, so drop by each day for a new perspective.

POP-UP COWORKING Need a place to work for the week?

Perhaps you want some help with node or have some UX advice to share? Grab a desk at our temporary coworking space and discover why they are popping up everywhere from repurposed warehouses to the high-rise floors of blue chip enterprises.

INTERACTIVE ACTIVATIONS From data visualisations to augmented reality, drop by for some experiential eye candy you can interface with via smartphones, sensors, and senses.

VIRTUAL REALITY LOUNGE Presented by Deakin University’s School of Engineering, this curated experience presents a diverse range of virtual reality technology and content. Often presented as a gaming or entertainment medium, VR can be more subtle and complex, as our selection across genre and output attests. Be sure to bring your smartphone for a special MKW opportunity.

HUB STAGE AND THE CHAPEL Across two stages we are pleased to present a selection of events that epitomise the diverse experience of Melbourne Knowledge Week. Amid pitches, workshops and presentations from the smallest startups to the largest of universities, you are guaranteed to make valuable new connections.

NETWORKING NIGHTS Drop by the Hub at night and immerse yourself in a stimulating event followed by drinks, possible deals and good conversation. Book online to ensure your spot at events presented by Silicon Beach, Reactive, The Disruptive Business Network and Code like a Girl.

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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WEDNESDAY 4 MAY MSB DRINKS FOR MKW 2016 Nail your elevator pitch with these two stalwarts of the Melbourne startup scene.

Use these new skills to pitch your ideas alongside Silicon Beachers and live stream it to the world!

THE QUANTIFIED SELF: LIFE HACKING IN THE INTERNET AGE Discover how simple wearable tech facilitates data gathering on a personal scale. A team of experts from Monash University’s sensiLab will demonstrate simple prototypes that will visualise or sonify data gathered from yourself. The day will finish with a panel discussion on the topic, Tested On Humans - How self obsession can change the world.

Networking and workshop MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Melbourne Silicon Beach and General Assembly

AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT: DISCOVERY IN THE DIGITAL AGE Today’s scholars have unprecedented access to information in abundance.

But ‘discovery’ is not supported by contemporary search technologies.

These ignore the value of informationmeandering and fortuitous connections vital elements of humanities scholarship in pursuit of efficiency. Dr Deb Verhoeven designs research tools that increase opportunities for serendipitous discovery.

Wednesday 4 May, exhibit drop in from 10am to 7.30pm, panel discussion 6pm to 7.30pm

Wednesday 4 May, 6pm to 7.30pm

Installation exhibit and talk

Morgans at 401, 401 Collins Street Melbourne

Lightwell (exhibit) and Cinema 2 (panel) ACMI, Flinders Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Monash University – Faculty of Information Technology

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Wednesday 4 May, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Talk

Yes

Book online

Presented by Humanities 21

Do you want to nurture innovation and disruption in your organisation? While learning to be a good designer can take years, non-designers can learn design thinking skills in order to implement change. Meet design thinkers who will share their perspectives and experience in applying design thinking for innovation.

Image: Marko Ahtisaari

EXPLORING DESIGN THINKING TO DRIVE INNOVATION AND DISRUPTION

Wednesday 4 May, 6pm to 8pm Talk Accelerated Solution Environment, level 16, 595 Collins Street, Melbourne Yes

$10, book online

Presented by Capgemini

Bitcoin and beyond Will the future be sweet for cryptocurriences and the block chain technology behind them? Explore how the digital home could be virtually unhackable, how money is grown on PCs and how the humble block of chocolate can explain the code that underpins it all.

Wednesday 4 May, 6pm to 8pm Talk Melbourne Business School, 200 Leicester Street, Carlton Yes

Book online

Presented by Melbourne Business School

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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THURSDAY 5 MAY

“There’s no longer a monopoly of ideas.”

Serina Gill, the University of Melbourne

SEVEN BILLION REASONS FOR STAYING CYBERSMART AND CYBERSAFE In a world with seven billion mobile devices, it isn’t surprising one in five Australians has been a victim of cybercrime. Deakin University’s cybersecurity expert will show how cybercrime occurs and its ramifications, and guide you in staying cybersmart with smartphones in a constantly ‘logged on’ world.

Thursday 5 May, 12.10pm to 12.55pm Talk MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Deakin University 24

GIRLS IN STEM: MAKING IT HAPPEN Join the Power of Engineering founders to learn how to engage girls in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Explore career opportunities, female role models and effective activities. Learn practical ways to discuss STEM with girls, and dispel myths about related professions.

Thursday 5 May, 1pm to 3.30pm Workshop Deakin University - Melbourne City Centre, level 3, 550 Bourke Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Power of Engineering, Deakin University, and the Foundation for Young Australians

DATA VISUALISATION GETS PHYSICAL Think data visualisation sounds dull and technical? Then get creative. We’re ditching keyboards and banning bar charts to get you literally hands-on with open government data. Working in teams, participants will use cardboard, Blu Tack and pipe cleaners to ‘construct’ a compelling story hidden in the rich datasets supplied, ready to be discovered.

Thursday 5 May, 3.30pm to 5.30pm Workshop MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Free, book online

Presented by Open Knowledge Australia

SCRATCH CODING WORKSHOP Learn the basics of coding using the Scratch programming language. Using code building blocks, construct your own game or animation to share with friends and take home information to continue learning.

Thursday 5 May, 4pm to 5.30pm Workshop Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, 251 Faraday Street, Carlton Yes

Book online

Virtually there The past 60 years of Melbourne’s history and heritage preservation will come alive at this immersive installation utilising virtual and augmented reality tools. Learn about Melbourne’s colourful past through a different lens.

Thursday 5 May to Saturday 7 May, 2pm to 7pm Exhibition Tasma Terrace, 6 Parliament Place East Melbourne No

Book online

Presented by Scann3d

Presented by City of Melbourne libraries

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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THURSDAY 5 MAY THE STORY MACHINE Have you ever wondered how to feed a story machine? Bring kids and meet the resident Melbourne Knowledge Fellow, Betty Sargeant, who specialises in digital stories. With Betty’s help have fun while you learn the fine art of making individual and collective stories from your own designs. Feed the storytelling machine and see your stories come to life!

Thursday 5 May, 4pm to 5.30pm Workshop Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, 251 Faraday Street, Carlton Yes

Book online

Presented by City of Melbourne libraries

WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: DEFINING SUCCESS

“If you’re not understanding what’s going on, then change is going to happen to you, not with you.”

James Chin Moody, Sendle 26

This is your chance to meet some of Victoria’s leading women entrepreneurs.

Four outstanding business leaders will share their challenges, wins and fails on their journey to success. After the panel discussion guests are encouraged to stay and network with other significant innovators. This event aims to leave you inspired, connected and ready to change the world.

Thursday 5 May, 6pm to 8.30pm Talk Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, Ormond College, 49 College Crescent, Parkville Yes

Book online

Presented by Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship

CANOPY: MELBOURNE GREEN ROOF FORUM The City of Melbourne has led the urban greening agenda in Australia for years.

Canopy is the event where practitioners at the cutting edge of urban greening share knowledge about what it takes to get greenery onto Melbourne’s city streets, rooftops and walls.

Thursday 5 May, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Talk MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Book online

Yes

Presented by City of Melbourne

CONNECTING CREATIVE NETWORKS Join powerhouse Kelley Roy, founder of ADX, Portland US, as she shares her insights on the global maker movement, including the development of ADX, a 14,000-square foot makerspace, learning centre, and custom fabrication shop.

Network with other Melbourne creatives working in multimedia, education, advertising, design and more. Light refreshments provided.

Thursday 5 May, 6pm to 8pm Networking Satellite event Smart Arts Gallery, 2 Alfred Place, South Melbourne Yes

$50, book online

LIFE IN THE CYBERPHYSICAL WORLD As our phones, cars, appliances and clothes are augmented with technology, they constantly collect data about our behaviours. What are the possibilities and challenges we face in integrating this technology into our everyday lives? Get hands-on with robots and other devices to discover the new cyber-physical world.

Thursday 5 May, 6pm to 7pm Workshop MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Deakin University

Presented by City of Port Phillip

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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FRIDAY 6 MAY

“Knowledge Week is about what different industries can bring to the table and then what happens when they meet each other… cool stuff’s going to happen out of that.”

Brad Hammond, XY01

WHEN ACCOUNTING COLLIDES WITH BOTANY Join the University of Melbourne’s Brad Potter, Naomi Soderstrom and Ian Woodrow for a walk-and-talk in the Botanic Gardens as they explain how trees and the study of carbon emissions can help modern business operate in a more environmentally sustainable way. Join us for morning tea at Jardin Tan at 11am after the talk.

Friday 6 May, 9.30am to 11.30am Tour and Talk

Book online

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The future of work is changing. How will young people prepare? This forum is part of the Melbourne International Student Conference, bringing together local and international students and industry. The forum invites governments, industry and community to discuss conference topics such as global employability, leadership and entrepreneurship.

Friday 6 May, 11.15am to 3.15pm Talk See online for details

Royal Botanic Gardens, outside Visitors Centre (Observatory Precinct), Birdwood Ave, Melbourne No

FUTURE FOCUS FORUM

See online for details

Book online

Presented by City of Melbourne and Meld Community

WHAT MAKES A PLACE AGE-FRIENDLY? Ideas inspired across the generations fuel this multidisciplinary event. A team of academics and older guests will encourage an audience to generate big ideas on making a place ‘age-friendly’.

Experts in design, art, population and global health lead a discussion on what makes a place open to all.

Friday 6 May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm Workshop Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne, Swanston Street between Faraday and Elgin streets, Parkville Yes

Book online

Presented by The Ian Potter Museum of Art

DEVELOP, PROTECT AND PROFIT FROM YOUR IDEA Offering essential advice, this startup commercialisation and IP event targets those with new product, service or technology ideas. INNOVIC is a not for profit organisation which helps entrepreneurs turn new ideas into viable products and create new businesses.

Friday 6 May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm Talk MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

MAKING DATA SING How do we transform millions of lines of data into stunning and intuitive visualisations? This fast-paced event explores the ways that traditionally off-limit data is moving towards an open framework and intuitive visualisations; together with insights into 3D printing and dynamic mapping.

Friday 6 May, 4pm to 5.30pm Workshop MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by City of Melbourne

MELBOURNE DATATHON 2016 Want to tackle some big data? Following the success of the 2015 event, Melbourne Datathon returns with an exciting new dataset to be explored. Participants compete and pitch their best data science solutions to our panel of industry experts.

Register online to compete or join us for the pitch night.

Friday 6 May, 5pm to 7pm, drinks and networking from 7pm Talk The Arena, NAB Docklands, 700 Bourke Street, Docklands Yes

Book online

Presented by Data Science Melbourne Meetup

Presented by INNOVIC and Griffith Hack

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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FRIDAY 6 MAY

That good “F” word: the beauty and necessity of failure FESTIVAL FORUM According to Albert Einstein: ‘A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new’. Join this dynamic and interactive evening with our ‘failure panel’ - leaders and entrepreneurs from business, arts, research and the community to understand and celebrate the beauty and necessity of failure and its role in innovation.

Friday 6 May, 6pm to 7.30pm Bar opens at 5.30pm Talk Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room, level 1, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, alight Swanston Street Super Tram Stop at Melbourne University Yes

Book online

Presented by Carlton Connect Initiative at the University of Melbourne

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AUGMENTED REALITY CASE STUDIES: NEUROSURGERY AND BEYOND

THE MORALITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Explore the future of augmented reality with Alec Villarreal, director and founder of ARE, a startup dedicated to innovation in virtual and augmented reality. This talk includes visual demonstrations where AR is used in medicine, experience sharing and wayfinding.

The pace of technology advancement is unprecedented. AI, driverless cars, virtual reality and more will have an enormous impact on our lives in the coming years.

What are the potential social, moral and ethical implications of these technologies?

Will they enhance what it means to be human?

Friday 6 May, 5.30pm to 6.30pm

Friday 6 May, 7pm to 10pm

Talk

Talk

MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by ARE Augmented Reality Experts

MKW Festival Hub supported by the University of Melbourne, 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

$49, book online

Presented by Disruptive Business Network

HUMAN HABITATS: HIGH DENSITY A high-density future will impact our living space, transport, creativity, food supply, public space, health and more.

Scribble Creative probes the challenges and opportunities. Enjoy drinks, snacks and slide shows in a snappy PechaKucha format as several speakers, including Marcus Westbury, reveal their expertise and passion for cities.

Friday 6 May, 6pm to 9pm Talk Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, 249-251 Faraday Street, Carlton Yes

Book online

Presented by Scribble Creative

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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SATURDAY 7 MAY

UX hack for change Keen to work on a user experience project that creates real impact? Join us for this fast-paced UX design hackathon at General Assembly. Teams will combine skills in research and rapid prototyping.

Join forces with designers, social enthusiasts and entrepreneurial thinkers to hack solutions to a problem facing our city.

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Saturday 7 May, 10am to 5pm Hackathon General Assembly Melbourne, level 12A, 45 William Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by General Assembly

ARE YOU LISTENING? DESIGNING THE SOUND OF BUILDINGS Join us to experience acoustic design.

Arup uses virtual reality to prototype the sound of buildings before they are constructed. Arup Soundlab is a bespoke listening studio and private VR facility unique to Arup, used to design some of the world’s finest-sounding buildings.

Saturday 7 May, 10am to 2pm Tour Arup, 1 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne Yes

DISRUPTERS HUMAN LIBRARY Meet ‘disrupters’ from a range of fields at the Human Library. A Human Library works just like a book library, but instead of borrowing books - you can borrow a human! Visit us and ‘borrow’ an expert, entrepreneur or innovator for 15 minutes.

Saturday 7 May, 1pm to 3pm Talk Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre, 251 Faraday Street, Carlton Yes

Book online

Presented by City of Melbourne libraries

Book online

Presented by Arup

A CHINA-READY KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY The rise of China represents Australia’s greatest economic shock. How might our knowledge sector best engage with our largest trading partner? Co-design a vision for a China-ready knowledge economy through an active design thinking process and identify future initiatives.

Saturday 7 May, 10am to 5pm Hackathon Henley Club, level 1, 8 Rankins Lane, Melbourne No

$25, free for CAMP alumni, book online

Presented by China Australia Millennial Project (CAMP) in partnership with the Henley Club

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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SATURDAY 7 MAY ROBOTICS WITH LEGO-WEDO Bring your LEGO to life! Construct LEGO motors and sensors and use intuitive drag-and-drop software to program and control your creation. Participants will work in groups using LEGO Education WeDo. Suits ages 9 to 12 years.

Saturday 7 May, 10.15am to 12.15pm Workshop Satellite event St Kilda Library community room, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda

YOUR WORLD IN VR - GLASSES Get ready to bring virtual reality into your life. In this workshop you will construct a handheld cardboard virtual reality attachment to use with a mobile phone and a series of apps.

Only suitable for iPhones 6 and 6+; and phones running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and above.

Saturday 7 May, 11am to 1pm Workshop Kathleen Syme Library and Community Centre - Art Room, level 1, 251 Faraday Street, Carlton Yes

$10, book online

Presented by City of Melbourne libraries

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Yes

$6, book online

Presented by Port Phillip Library Service

BIG SCIENCE BIG FUN Watch liquid nitrogen demonstrations, see toilet paper fly, or learn how to sit safely on a chair of nails. Expect heaps of (literally) hair-raising science experiments at the Big Science Big Fun stage show. An entertaining and educational introduction to a range of scientific concepts for children.

Saturday 7 May, 10.30am to 11.30am Performance Library at The Dock, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Yes

Book online

Presented by City of Melbourne libraries

SUNDAY 8 MAY CREATIVE CODING A two-day introduction to coding through digital art-making. Learn the basics of coding in a sociable, fun and engaging context. Code Like a Girl is a small initiative with big ambitions to inspire, enlighten and support girls in technology.

Saturday 7 May to Sunday 8 May, 11am to 4pm Workshop Signal, Flinders Walk, Northbank, Melbourne Yes

Book online. For young women aged 15 – 25 years.

Presented by Code Like a Girl and Signal, City of Melbourne

SILICON COLLECTIVE: INNOVATION DAY Learn to adopt modern tools and methodologies to stay competitive.

This event teams the Melbourne Silicon Beach tech/startup community and Collective Campus. Discussions will focus on 3D printing, robotics, bitcoin, Internet of Things (IoT) and other disruptive technologies that drive our city to be the world’s most liveable startup city.

Saturday 7 May, 2pm to 6pm Workshop Collective Campus, level 1, 20 Queen Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Melbourne Silicon Beach and Collective Campus

YOUR WORLD IN VR INFOGRAPHICS Welcome to a brave new world of VR. Learn how to collect and curate 2D content and place it within a 3D virtual environment. If you want to take your project home your content is only viewable on Oculus DK2 or phones running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and does not support iPhone.

Sunday 8 May, 12pm to 4pm Workshop Library at The Dock - Mac Lab, level 2, 107 Victoria Harbour Promenade, Docklands Yes

$5, book online

Presented by City of Melbourne libraries

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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SUNDAY 8 MAY

Massive community maker day Maker communities around the world transform traditional crafts using new technology, such as 3D printers, robots and quadcopters. This is your chance to connect with other makers, learn how to solder, build a robot or even create your own wearables. If you’re already a maker or a maker in the making, join us and discover the innovative creations coming from this community.

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Sunday 8 May, 10am to 4pm Exhibitions, workshops and talks 1000 Pound Bend, 361 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Yes

Book online

Presented by Connected Community HackerSpace

Melbourne Knowledge Week 2016 Event Partners ANZ

Melbourne Business School

ARE Augmented Reality Experts

Melbourne Silicon Beach

Arup

Meld Community

Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Advanced Molecular Imaging

Meld Studios

BlueChilli

Monash University Art, Design and Architecture (MADA)

Capgemini

Monash University, Faculty of Information Technology

Carlton Connect Initiative at the University of Melbourne

Open Hub

China Australia Millennial Project (CAMP)

Port Phillip Library Service

City of Melbourne

Power of Engineering

City of Port Phillip

Puzzle Partners

City of Yarra

Reactive

Code Like a Girl

RMIT University

Collective Campus Connected Community HackerSpace

RMIT University Centre for Game Design Research

Connect Education

Scann3d

CQUniversity

Scribble Creative

Data Science Melbourne Meetup

Study Melbourne

Deakin University

The Commons

Disruptive Business Network

The Ian Potter Museum of Art

Foundation for Young Australians

The University of Melbourne, Department of Accounting

General Assembly Griffith Hack Humanities 21 INNOVIC Kalinya Communications La Trobe University Laneway Learning Melbourne Bitcoin Technology Centre

Open Knowledge Australia

The University of Melbourne, Melbourne School of Engineering The Wheeler Centre Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research York Butter Factory

Book now at melbourne.vic.gov.au/knowledgeweek

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Thank you The City of Melbourne would like to thank all of our event contributors and the generous support of our festival partners.

OFFICIAL FESTIVAL PARTNER

FESTIVAL SUPPORTERS

The City of Melbourne would also like to thank the cities of Port Phillip, Stonnington, Yarra and Maribyrnong for their participation in Melbourne Knowledge Week 2016.

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WHERE IDEAS COLLIDE WITH ENTERPRISE

The University of Melbourne is powering a new generation of entrepreneurs – thinkers who are unafraid to challenge conventions and try new things. Over the past 18 months, almost a billion dollars in value has been created by companies spun out of the University.

LEARN MORE AT ENTREPRENEURSHIP.UNIMELB.EDU.AU

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