This workshop will bring together business people from the local region to discuss their data, modelling and business technology issues/concepts/problems/solutions/etc. Academics will also be invited to speak on topics from data science, big data issues and modelling.

Keynote: We are fortunate to have Professor Zbigniew Michalewicz as the keynote address for this meeting. Prof. Michalewicz has a long history of creating successful business solutions related to optimisation, modelling and prediction and is best described as “…an entrepreneur, author, businessman and professor.” He is both charming and intelligent, and a wonderful person to discuss new ideas and approaches to business. His details are summarised on:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zbigniew_Michalewicz

Most recently he has been running a “data science” business that recently won the Australian innovation of the year for companies:

https://www.complexica.com/news/wins-australian-innovation-of-the-year

Lunch will be provided for registered attendees.