Prosperity and well-being sustain individuals and enterprises alike. In an increasingly complex modern world, communities, companies and nations require a different, newer mindset to tackle the challenges and opportunities being presented to us. Creative thinking – the beating heart of innovation and discovery, draws us into new realms where our industries and the professions can evolve and thrive.
In this Shapeshifters public lecture and Q&A forum, you’ll hear a ‘state-of-the-nation’ report on the value and potential of Australia’s creative industries today. You’ll hear a shape-shifting rising star describe how technology is transforming our concepts of literacy. And you’ll learn how we are changing education to transform knowledge into being.
Hael Kobayashi (Moderator)
Hael is the Executive Director, Creative Intelligence at UTS. He has more than 30 years’ experience in film, digital and new media, creative technologies, design, innovation and the performing arts. He has held senior management roles with Lucasfilm and DreamWorks Animation and was a producer for Animal Logic’s Oscar-winning Happy Feet. Hael is an active international advocate and lecturer on the creative economy, having presented at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, and at Netexplo – the UNESCO forum on global digital futures. He is a senior advisor to Denmark’s INDEX: Design to Improve Life.
Lisa Colley, Director, Creative Industries Innovation Centre (CIIC), Department of Industry
Part of the Australian Government’s Enterprise Connect program, the CIIC is hosted at UTS and supports the business of creative enterprise by providing business advisory services nationally. CIIC Director Lisa Colley understands the challenges facing small to medium creative businesses. She has three decades of experience in strategic planning, policy, business development, management and events in the arts and cultural sectors. Lisa has contributed actively to key policy debates affecting artists and arts organisations, giving her an insider's perspective on balancing creativity with business outcomes.
Jessica Frawley
Jessica is a researcher in the UTS Centre for Human Centred Technology and Design (HCTD) and a PhD candidate in the UTS School of Information Technology. She received the 2011 University Medal for outstanding academic achievement. Her interests lie in the impact of technology on people and story telling. Her research focuses on the complexity and diversity among user requirements and perceptions around technology and the role these play in informing technology design.
Dr Bem Le Hunte
Bem is Course Director of the UTS Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation. She has worked in the creative industries as a creative consultant, brand strategist and writer. Bem has been published globally to critical acclaim and written scripts for documentaries and film. Currently she is working on the launch a world-first author-run portal at www.wutheringink.com, to internationally connect readers and writers. She is writing her fourth novel and researching creative pedagogy as well as exploring 21st century storytelling and emerging narrative forms in today’s cross-media landscape.
6.00pm drinks and canapés for 6.30pm start, concludes 8.30pm
UTSPEAKS: is a free public lecture series presented by UTS experts discussing a range of important issues confronting contemporary Australia, proudly supported by the UTS Union.