The Queensland XR Hub is excited to bring you the Decarbonisation Accelerated XR Pitch Challenge, in partnership with the Resources Centre of Excellence, GW3 and Advance Queensland.
This event will 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 in response to the Problem Statement.
Decarbonisation Accelerated
The Australian resources sector has been the backbone for global and domestic energy production for many decades. As many global mining companies begin to take the lead on lowering their carbon emissions, the mining supply chain has an opportunity to proactively embrace the changes required to lower carbon outputs and secure new business opportunities driven by decarbonisation.
To pursue this opportunity, Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE), along with other key regional partners, have come together to form the Decarbonisation Accelerated program. The program will guide the Queensland region to secure traditional industries, power new opportunities and how decarbonisation and diversification will be supported whilst growing the economy.
The XR Challenge
How can XR or other immersive technologies be utilised to communicate to individuals and businesses involved in METS about how they can reduce their carbon outputs and how this contributes to the broader decarbonisation and diversification vision for the region?
Join us for an afternoon of XR demonstrations, networking, and to learn how these innovations will help propel us into the future of sustainable mining.
WHEN
Tuesday 12 September 2023
1:00pm - 5:30pm
WHERE
The Stair Stadium, The Precinct
Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street
Fortitude Valley
EVENT PROGRAM
12:30pm - Arrival & Registration
1:00pm - Welcome
1:15pm - Pitch Panel Intros
1:30pm - Pitch Presentations
2:30pm - Break and Panel Deliberation
3:00pm - Corporate Partner Presentations
3:45pm - Pitch Award Presentations & Feedback
4:15pm - Networking and XR Demos
5:30pm - Close
If you are unable to attend in person, a virtual attendance option is available.
ABOUT THE RESOURCES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE
The 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.
ABOUT GW3
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.