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Prepare to ‘Level Up’ with keynote speaker Adam Spencer in Adelaide and Brisbane!

Appearing exclusively on Friday in both cities, Australia’s favourite self-confessed “numbers nerd” is known for hosting award-winning breakfast radio shows in Australia’s toughest markets and has famously interviewed Prime Ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning scientists, and Australians of the Year.

Powered by the ACS, Level Up is a full-day program designed to inspire students. Offering keynotes and panels from real-world industry leaders, epic esports showdowns, hands-on workshops, plus so much more, don't miss this incredible opportunity to gain practical insights and take the next step in your career journey!

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ACS shares insights into the power of networking at Griffith University industry panel 🎓🤝💼

In July, Griffith University hosted an online industry panel tailored for students to be able to hear from a range of industry representatives, and also have the time to ask direct questions and hear tailored advice. The session saw 25 students attend and ask questions around the impact of AI for future careers, how soft skills can support entering the industry, and how valuable networking at events can be. The session was a great opportunity for Alannah Grech, ACS Partner Success Manager, to touch on the great events ACS QLD and the ACS QLD EPC host in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, and - through complimentary student ACS membership - how valuable being part of the emerging professionals community groups can be in building your network and being the first to hear of local job opportunities.

As the only woman on the panel, Alannah also took the opportunity to share her experiences studying and entering the industry, the value of career changes, and her own personal journey.

We were proud to unite the people, passions, and potential shaping Queensland’s future at the fourth annual Queensland Tech Summit today.

This full-day event brought together leaders from business, government, and education to explore cutting-edge solutions and reimagine the state’s digital landscape.

A heartfelt thank you to our inspiring speakers for sharing their expertise on cybersecurity and digital leadership, and to our dedicated volunteers and staff who ensured the event ran seamlessly.

Curious about what’s next for ACS Queensland? Visit us at: https://bit.ly/3ZAlDLW

An inspiring example of how digital infrastructure is critical to responding to natural disasters.

During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Queensland residents turned to Seqwater for critical updates on water safety, dam levels, and flood risks. Thanks to ACS Queensland member, Vice Chair of the ACS QLD Branch Executive Committee & ACS Fellow Sarah-Jane Peterschlingmann and her company ATech, Seqwater’s website stayed live throughout the disaster—handling 1.4M+ page views with zero downtime.

Resilient. Scalable. Mission-Critical. This is cloud hosting at its best! ACS applauds Sarah and ATech for demonstrating the power of tech in safeguarding communities and supporting critical infrastructure.

How ATech delivered mission-critical cloud hosting for Seqwater during cyclone threat As the looming threat of Tropical Cyclone Alfred teased South East Queenslanders, Seqwater and a prominent local council were all faced with a surge in online traffic as residents and stakeholders sought urgent updates.