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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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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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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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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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