DIF2018 Global Business Connections

DIF2018 engaged international tech communities and created an environment that attracted international events including Magnify World and Blockchain APAC which featured speakers from top tech companies globally.

Technology experts were attracted to attend and speak at local events across the State exposing Victorian communities to thought leadership in relation to digital innovation. The experience was so positive that many of the international speakers have expressed interest in returning for DIF2019.

Global Tech Leaders Dialogue' AIIA and Victorian Government

Working with the Victorian Government Trade and Investment Offices around the world, DIF2018 attracted international visitors from at least 12 countries. A key event for many of these visitors was the 3rd annual Global Tech Leaders Dialogue (GTLD), hosted by the Victorian Government in partnership with the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA).

Malaysian delegation discover digital Victoria

A delegation from Malaysia attend a day of drone racing exploring opportunities around Internet of Things (IoT) and AgTech on Melbourne's outskirts.

Pic Taylor Tran, Innovation Coworking

A highlight of DIF2018’s international engagement program was a visit by a delegation from Malaysia and the announcement and signing of an Innovation Partnership between Pivot City, Geelong and Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

International Exchange

Skilled Migration Panel at the 2018 DIF Hub with speakers from the US and Syria via Dubai sharing why they chose Melbourne as their base.

The 2018 DIF Hub, hosted 22 sessions over the 2 weeks of DIF2018. Each day had a theme with the International Business hosting a panel on Skilled Migration and Export Opportunities.

The Smart Cities Day featured international thought leader Boyd Cohen, Dean of Research at EADA Business School and co-founder of IoMob sharing insights on blockchain. Digital Health Day showcased international expert Leo Tam, from NVIDIA and the NALA-based, World Wide Field Organization (WWFO) presented a deep dive on how machine learning and AI have enormous potential for medical applications.

DIF2019 will welcome more international VIPs, experts and delegates to to 'Discover Digital Victoria' and xperience 'Melbourne Tech City’. If you would like to be part of this year's festival please contact the DIF team.

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