The City of Casey is hosting a one-day event celebrating creative, collaboration and positive change.
The council is hosting the Casey Innovation Summit on Friday 27 October at Bunjil Place in Narre Warren and will feature a variety of events including a industry roundtable, Hackathon and a number of exhibitions.
The Hackathon will see teams present projects they have been working on to develop innovative solutions using Microsoft technologies to tackle real-world challenges.
A Living Labs Exhibition will showcase how Casey Council is driving innovation and addressing local challenges through collaboration with industry and academia, and co-design with the community, while other exhibitions will demonstrate how the council is leveraging data to improve decision making, transparency, and service delivery and fostering a culture of innovation.
The event will also include the launch of Casey Council’s Future Mobility program, which aims to improve mobility in the city through cutting-edge technology and collaboration.
The Emerging Trends event will involve attendees exploring the latest emerging trends which will shape our future and uncover the potential opportunities and challenges they present.
Attendees will have the chance to hear from inspiring speakers, interact with experts and mentors, discover new ideas and opportunities, connect with like-minded thinkers, and explore the possibility of investing in the future of the city.
Casey Council administrators chair Noelene Duff PSM said the council is looking forward to a healthy and vibrant discussion between all stakeholders and investors.
“The City of Casey is committed to supporting innovation as a key driver of economic growth, social development, and environmental sustainability,” she said.
“The Casey Innovation Summit is a platform for celebrating and learning from local innovators and entrepreneurs who are transforming the city with their ideas, products, and services.
“We invite stakeholders and potential investors to join the conversation and contribute to making the city more innovative, inclusive and economically vibrant.”
For more information on the Casey Innovation Summit, visit choosecasey.com.au/summit
