Three Big Events in Melbourne for Dr Trevor Pearcey’s Centenary Celebration

Announcement posted by Pearcey Foundation 11 Nov 2019

70th Anniversary of CSIRAC; 2019 National Pearcey Awards Dinner; ‘First Computer // Digital Future’ education event at Scienceworks

This week in Melbourne, the Pearcey Foundation is hosting three special events to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Dr Trevor Pearcey and the 70th anniversary of one of his greatest achievements, CSIRAC, Australia’s first computer and the world’s fourth.

Tickets are still available for all three events!

CSIRAC 70th Anniversary Celebration

Thursday 14 November 2019

1:00pm - 5:30pm

Kathleen Fitzpatrick Theatre

The University of Melbourne, Royal Parade, Parkville

Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of CSIRAC: Australia's first computer and the world's fourth and explore the impact of computation in Australia, contemplating the work Trevor Pearcey would be undertaking today (if he were still alive!).

The line-up of distinguished speakers includes:

Gilbert Brunet - Group Executive and Chief Scientist, Bureau of Meteorology
Paul Doornbusch - Associate Dean, Australian College of the Arts
Rose Hiscock - Director, Museums and Collections, University of Melbourne
Grant Petty - CEO and Founder, Blackmagic Design
Liz Sonenberg - Professor and Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Melbourne

(Full list of speakers is at http://pearceycentenary.org.au/csirac-70th-speakers/)

There is no cost to attend, however RSVPs are essential.

2019 Pearcey Foundation National Awards Dinner

Thursday 14 November 2019

6:00pm for 6:30pm

Rydges on Swanston

701 Swanston Street, Carlton

The Pearcey Foundation is holding its annual National Awards Dinner at Rydges on Swanston. As well as the presentation of the winners of the prestigious 2019 Pearcey National Awards – including the Pearcey Medal, Hall of Fame and Entrepreneur or the Year - NSW Government's Chief Data Scientist and CEO of the NSW Data Analytics Centre, Dr Ian Oppermann will be delivering a keynote address on the topic of 'Trust'.

Tickets are $250 each or $150 for entrepreneurs and employees of government or public-funded R&D organisations. 10% discount for tables of 10.

First Computer // Digital Future

Friday 15 November 2019

9:00am - 2:00pm

Scienceworks

2 Booker St, Spotswood

Held in partnership with Scienceworks, Students will have the opportunity to explore how IT has changed over time in the Think Ahead exhibition at Scienceworks, home of the restored CSIRAC. Hear from guest speakers on the importance of Victorian research into computing, data science and where computer science is headed in the future. Students will also participate in a workshop presentation about electronic music in honour of CSIRAC's legacy in computer music.

The event is free, but bookings are required. For more information, and curriculum links, go to https://museumsvictoria.com.au/scienceworks/learning/school-programs-and-resources/first-computer-digital-future/

About the Pearcey Foundation
The Pearcey Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organisation established in 1998 to raise the profile of the Australian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry and profession. It was created in the memory of one of the greatest pioneers of the Australian ICT industry, Dr Trevor Pearcey. By celebrating the heroes in our industry, past, present and future, the Foundation is looking to attract and encourage young Australians into this most exciting of global high technology sectors of our nation.

Web: www.pearcey.org.au; pearceycentenary.org.au

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