Welcome to the Decarbonisation Accelerated XR Pitch Challenge!
The Queensland XR Hub is proud to host this event in partnership with our sponsors, the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE), Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and Advance Queensland.
Thank you for joining us today as we bring together the Queensland Extended Reality (XR) ecosystem with stakeholders from across the mining and METS (Mining Equipment, Technology and Services) industry as they pitch solutions to facilitate the acceleration of decarbonisation in this sector using XR technology.
Today’s winning pitch will receive $80k funding to develop their proof of concept, that will communicate how METS businesses can reduce their carbon outputs and how this contributes to the decarbonisation and diversification vision of the Decarbonisation Accelerated Blueprint.
Read the Problem Statement here.
Today’s Agenda
1:00pm: Welcome
1:05pm: Pitch Introductions
1:10pm: Pitch Presentations
2:50pm: Break & Panel Deliberation
3:30pm: Sponsor & Partner Presentations
4:10pm: Pitch Award Presentations
4:20pm: Networking & XR Demonstrations
5:30pm: Close
XR Pitch Presentations
Launched in 2022, BoostAR‘s platform can be used by anyone, anywhere, anytime. Specialising in web-based augmented reality, they use immersion, depth, and interactivity to bring your images and marketing to life through 3D objects, AR Video, Video avatars and custom AR experiences.
Real Serious Games works at the forefront of Extended Reality technology, utilising the latest advancements to create immersive and interactive experiences. Founded in 2009, the company has an in-house team of 22, all located within the Queensland region. Their product range encompasses complete end-to-end solutions, from design to development, delivery and support.
Working across a wide range of design and multimedia production ventures, Composit Design has been in practice as a sole trader since 2009, partnering or acting as principal on all manner of projects. Composit has been producing best practice virtual reality experiences since 2014, producing games as well as educational experiences and industrial simulations.
XR Info & Demonstrations
Started in 2023, Motion Curve is a Digital Design Studio providing animations in 3D and 2D, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality for Training, Incident Recreations and Promotional Material, with a team of 15 degree qualified developers.
People Tech Revolution (PTR) make immersive Virtual Reality experiences that focus on behaviour change related to inclusion, leadership and decision-making. PTR are based in regional Queensland but their team of 14 is dispersed and work remotely. PTR are about to launch an immersive experience library of curated experiences focused on diversity, inclusion, and leadership.
Martin Coffey is the Founder and CEO of a new entertainment company called KnewK Entertainment (silent Ks). We are committed to delivering new experiences, to new audiences, using new technology. The company is based in Townsville Queensland with Martin and his alter ego President Ted managing a number of resources, local and remote, producing AR, VR and MR products. We provide the creativity and technology to achieve innovative imagineering, gamification and entertainment outcomes.
QUT Reality Labs is Australia’s first student-run XR club. Based at the Queensland University of Technology, they run skill-based workshops, panel events, networking nights and social events for students and researchers with an interest in Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality. Their members include over 100 student members from all disciplines who are provided with opportunities to upskill, network and showcase their designs at the end of semester exhibition and networking night.
UQ Reality Labs is a student-run XR club based at UQ. Throughout the year, they run skill-based, interdisciplinary design workshops, panel events and networking nights for students with an interest in the field. Towards the end of each semester, students are provide with opportunities to present their research and showcase their designs at bi-annual exhibitions and a bi-annual publication.
Judging Panel
Jenny Agnew - Business Sustainability Manager
Sedgman Pty Limited
Gemma White - Head of Digital
BHP
Tony Knight - Chief Government Geologist
Queensland Government Department of Resources
Cara Westerman - General Manager - Business Sustainability
Business Chamber Queensland
About the Hosts & Sponsors
The Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE) was established to connect the brightest minds in research, technology, education and METS to shape the resources sector of the future. Born of strong partnerships between industry, governments, education providers, researchers, and community, the RCOE evidences “proof of life” to the fundamental construct that building strong collaboration is critical in shaping the future of the METS and resources sector.
Through this collaboration, the RCOE provides world-class facilities for all things relating to resource development, with an underground mine simulated training and testing facility, emerging technology capabilities, quality training and conference facilities.
The sole purpose of Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) is to capitalise on the region’s economic potential. GW3 works closely with government and the private sector to create and develop new growth opportunities across multiple sectors.
From traditional wealth powerhouses such as mining, agriculture and tourism to exciting emerging industries including aerospace, aquaculture and bioproducts, GW3 is motivated to secure investment in vital infrastructure and job-creating, future focused projects to build the bottom line for not just our region, but Queensland and Australia.
The Queensland XR Hub is a membership-based organisation committed to building and promoting the growing Extended Reality (XR) and immersive technology ecosystem in Queensland.
With members ranging from students and educators through to start-ups, scale-ups and established businesses, the XR Hub provides access to industry events, resources, collaborations and networks to support and facilitate the growth of Queensland’s XR industry.
Advance Queensland was launched in 2015 and is a significant investment by the Queensland Government to drive a more diversified Queensland economy, strengthen regional growth and create jobs.
Advance Queensland have been involved in the delivery of more than 140 programs and activities supporting more than 28,000 jobs and leveraging over $1 billion in funds from external partners and investors.
In future, Advance Queensland will continue to grow and reflect new innovation announcements and achievements from all parts of the ecosystem.