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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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12 August 2026: Final project demonstration VaaN Wi-Fi Antenna, Wattamolla Beach

Final project demonstration VaaN Wi-Fi Antenna at Wattamolla Beach   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

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Secure Multi-Org Data-Sharing (SMODS) Platform takes home NSW iAward

SMODS takes home NSW iAward in the Government & Public Sector category The Connectivity Innovation Network is proud to announce that the Secure Multi-Organisational Data Sharing Platform (SMODS) has won the Government & Public Sector category at the 2026 NSW iAwards. The first project funded through the Connectivity Innovation Network, SMODS has gone on to become an

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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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Secure Multi-Org Data-Sharing (SMODS) Platform announced as a 2026 NSW iAwards finalist!

Secure Multi-Org Data-Sharing (SMODS) named finalist in the 2026 NSW iAwards We are proud to announce that the Secure Multi-Organisational Data-Sharing (SMODS) platform has been named a finalist in the 2026 NSW iAwards under the Government & Public Sector category. Following its selection as a finalist in the 2025 NSW iAwards under the Technology Platform

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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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World Telecommunications Day 2026: Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World

Today, May 17th, is World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. In recognition of this year’s theme, “Strengthening resilience in a connected world”, CIN Director Distinguished Professor Jay Guo reflects on the next evolution of telecommunications infrastructure and how future mobile networks may not only connect communities, but help sense and understand the physical world around

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Dr Xu Wang recognised at Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026

Dr Xu Wang recognised at Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026 Dr Xu Wang has been named Best Cyber Technician or Specialist Under 35 at the Defence & National Security Workforce Awards 2026, in recognition of his contributions to cybersecurity research and applied innovation. Dr Wang is a key contributor to the Connectivity Innovation Network, where he

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