Events

July 2027: FutureAG 2027, Melbourne

EVENT POSTPONED TO JULY 2027 FutureAg 2026 in Melbourne The organisers of FutureAg powered by AGRITECHNICA have announced the postponement of the 2026 event to July 2027, following direct industry feedback and escalating pressures across the agricultural sector domestically and internationally. The 2026 exhibition and conference, originally scheduled to take place in Melbourne, showcases agricultural machinery, farming technology and practical solutions for future farming in Australia.  FutureAg brings together Australia’s agricultural sector […]

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14–15 October 2026: Comms Connect Melbourne

About the EventComms Connect brings together the public safety, critical communications, and connectivity sectors to share knowledge, showcase innovation, and explore emerging technologies shaping Australia’s communications landscape. Each year, the event features leading experts from government, industry, and research who address the opportunities and challenges in building resilient, interoperable communications systems. The 2026 program includes

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August 2026: Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) Antenna Development​ Final Demonstration

Vehicle-as-a-Node (VaaN) Antenna Development Demonstration   Join the Connectivity Innovation Network for a live demonstration of the Vehicle-as-a-Node (VaaN) Antenna Development Project, showcasing a novel antenna solution designed to improve Wi-Fi coverage for Vehicle-as-a-Node systems used by emergency service organisations. The project, led by Associate Professor Peiyuan Qin and Dr Lizhao Song from the University

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CIN Showcases Innovation Projects at the 2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase

CIN Showcases Innovation Projects at the 2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase On the 14th of May, the Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) participated in the 2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase at the University of Technology Sydney, joining researchers, startups, government programs and industry teams from across New South Wales. Hosted by the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist

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14 May 2026: 2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase

2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase Hosted by the Office of the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, the 2026 NSW Commercialisation Showcase highlights the success of state-supported research commercialisation programs and explores how collaboration can accelerate innovation in high-tech sectors. The Connectivity Innovation Network will be among 40+ innovative organisations exhibiting at the event, which brings together

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Warriewood Beach completes coastal LAWIFI rollout as public Wi-Fi goes live across all sites

Warriewood Beach completes coastal LAWIFI rollout as public Wi-Fi goes live across all sites Warriewood Beach has joined Garie Beach and Wattamolla Beach, with free public Wi-Fi now available across all three of CIN’s coastal LAWIFI trial sites. These locations have historically experienced patchy mobile coverage. Coastal terrain, distance from infrastructure and seasonal demand all

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CIN announces winner of Vehicle-as-a-Node (VaaN) Call for Proposals

CIN selects winning project for Vehicle as a Node Wi-Fi antenna development   The Connectivity Innovation Network has selected the successful project team for its Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) Antenna Development Call for Proposals, focused on improving Wi-Fi coverage for emergency service operations in environments where traditional networks may be unavailable or constrained. The selected

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Large Area Wi-Fi trial supports connectivity at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships

Large Area Wi-Fi trial supports connectivity at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships The Connectivity Innovation Network and Pivotel deployed the Rapidly Deployable Large Area Wi-Fi system (LAWIFI) at the 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships in South West Rocks, trialling how large-area connectivity can support coastal operations during major events. Working in

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6 February 2026: CIN’s Call For Proposals for Vehicle as a Node opens

Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) Call for Proposals   The Connectivity Innovation Network is opening a Call for Proposals focused on Vehicle as a Node (VaaN) technologies, supporting short research projects aimed at extending Wi-Fi coverage around emergency service vehicles. Description This Call for Proposals seeks short, focused research projects that explore how Vehicle as

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23-25 January 2026: LAWIFI trials at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships

23-26 January 2026: Large Area Wi-Fi deployment at 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships   The Connectivity Innovation Network (CIN) and Pivotel deployed the Rapidly Deployable Large Area Wi-Fi system (LAWIFI) during the 2026 NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships, held in South West Rocks from 23 to 26 January 2026. Delivered in collaboration

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