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Inside the DIF: 29 Sep 2021

29 September 2021 - The DIF Team
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Victoria’s innovation events scene continues to be a hive of activity! - There’s just one more sleep until the end of the month and the launch of Australia's first-ever NFT Fest. This weekend, Melbourne International Games Week kicks off and runs until 10 Oct. Good Things Foundation Australia's Get Online Week is a celebration of digital inclusion that inspires people to build their online skills from 18-24 Oct. To close out next month, Austcyber's Cyber Week is back from 25-29 Oct - grab your early bird ticket today.

 

Awards season is time to celebrate our industry. Nominations are closing soon for the ACS Digital Disruptors, #TechDiversity Awards, Pause Awards and The Blockies. Ceremonies are imminent with awards announcements just around the corner for the Aus Tech Comp, and the Finnies!

 

Plus there are loads of other upcoming events and DIF On Demand sessions. You can also add your own listing to the DIF Online Event Hub. Check out the DIF Online Event Hub. Got a story? Drop us a line!

 

 

 

DIF LATEST NEWS

Melbourne continues to be the hub of video games talent

Leading up to MIGW 2021, Melbourne's hub of video games talent, The Arcade and SAE now offer an immersive experience like no other for game design students.

 

Australia's inaugural NFT Fest will see 50 speakers from across the world assemble to discuss the blockchain and crypto space. Streaming free on 30 Sep 2021.
 

Get Online Week supporting people to build digital skills

Get Online Week is a digital inclusion campaign to support people to build skills and connections by getting online. How will you help close the digital divide?

 

Flagship Digital Hub set to drive innovation in Cremorne

Victoria to establish a flagship Digital Hub to drive Cremorne's development into a vibrant, world class centre for technology and innovation. 

Blockchain Australia presents

NFT Fest Aus 2021

Thurs 30 Sep, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

NFT’S are the hottest topic in blockchain. Ape into the buzz around the impact of NFT tech on artists, musicians & athletes. Find out what it’s about, where it’s at and get a glimpse into where it’s all going at Australia's inaugural NFT Fest!
     

Creative Victoria presents

Melbourne International Games Week

Sun 3 - Sun 10 Oct

Join Australian and international influencers, businesses and industry for Melbourne International Games Week – Asia Pacific’s largest digital games celebration – featuring online conferences, workshops, events and activities for the games industry, enthusiasts, educators and public.
     

Get Online Week

Mon 18 - Sun 24 October

Get involved by hosting a digital skills event in your community - in person or online. Get Online Week is a digital inclusion campaign organised by Good Things Foundation. If the last two years have taught us anything, it's how vital digital skills are to our wellbeing and safety.
     

Austcyber presents

Cyber Week 2021

Mon 25 - Fri 29 Oct

  Early Bird Offer ends 30 Sep. Included in your ticket - full access to Circuit Board City including virtual events and workshops, networking, 1 x cyber escape room experience, perks/deals and more! 
     

Pause Festival Australia presents

Pause Awards 2021

Entry Deadline Extended 15 October 2021

Anyone in the world can apply for the Pause Awards, not just Australians! Awards are aimed at startups, scaleups, and progressive corporates. Government departments, agencies, not-for-profits are welcome.
     

TechDiversity presents

TechDiversity Awards 2021

Entries open until 22 October 2021

The #TechDiversity Awards recognise individuals and groups that have demonstrated leadership and embraced inclusion by raising awareness and promoting diversity initiatives and programs. We will be celebrating, saluting and shining a light on these individuals and groups at the Gala Dinner being held in Melbourne on 2nd December.
     

ACS presents

ACS Digital Disruptors Awards 2021

Entries open until 29 October 2021

ACS Digital Disruptors Awards are now open for nominations. Come celebrate the outstanding tech talent and recognise the innovators, disruptors and tech superstars who are making a difference. Nominate yourself, your team, your colleague or your leader today!
     

FinTech Australia presents

The Finnies 2021

Virtual Gala Awards Night 13 October 2021

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for this year’s Finnies! This year we are bringing back the People’s Choice Awards for Emerging Organisation and Organisation of the Year. 
     

Impact Technologies Competition presents

Aus Tech Comp 2021

25 - 26 October 2021

 The Australian Technologies Competition is Australia's national Competition, late-stage accelerator and partnerships program designed to identify and accelerate homegrown scaleups with global potential.
     

Blockchain Australia presents

The Blockies

Nominations are open for 'The Blockies', Australia's Blockchain Industry Awards. It's time to celebrate the achievements of those who have committed to growing the Australian blockchain industry ecosystem! 
 

Hit replay for big ideas 

The DIF team have curated a selection of the best of the fest - the latest in tech-driven innovation and digital transformation. This week we spotlight Online Business with just two of the many Regional Growth Project sessions.

 

Building a community that loves your digital

Catch up with Stefi Kerby from Celia Loves on content tips and brand imagery recommendations
     

 

Digital Success Favours the Brave

Real success stories from regional businesses on how they have adapted their businesses to the digital world during the pandemic
 

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