Events

22 July 2026: Wireless Rain Gauge Presentation and Demonstration in Lismore

Returning to where it all began Join the Connectivity Innovation Network for a presentation and demonstration of the Wireless Rain Gauge, an innovative technology developed by Dr Kai Wu from the University of Technology Sydney. Using existing wireless communication signals from mobile (cellular) networks to measure rainfall in real time, the Wireless Rain Gauge explores a […]

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23 June 2026: 2026 NSW iAwards Ceremony

23 June 2026: 2026 NSW iAwards Ceremony The NSW iAwards celebrate the people and organisations shaping Australia’s digital future through innovation, technology and impact. Recognising excellence across industry, government and research, the awards showcase solutions that address real-world challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes for communities. On 23 June 2026, leaders from across government, academia and

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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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2025/2026: CIN’s LAWIFI coastal trials

Summer 2025/2026: CIN’s LAWIFI coastal trials The Connectivity Innovation Network will be running short coastal trials of its Rapidly Deployable Large Area Wi-Fi (LAWIFI) system this summer. Working with Surf Life Saving NSW, LAWIFI deployments will be installed at three popular coastal locations across NSW: Garie Beach, Wattamolla in Royal National Park, and Warriewood Beach. The

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