Day 1
Tuesday 19 November 2024
PROGRAM
Day 2
Wednesday 20 November 2024
PROGRAM
9:30am
MC Introduction
Marilee Campbell Senior Specialist - Emergency Services Advocacy and Influence, Australian Red Cross
9:30am
Welcome to Country
Wurundjeri Elder
9:35am
OPENING REMARKS
Summit Kick Off
Andrew Colvin CEO, Australian Red Cross
Jackie Coates CEO, Telstra Foundation
Take your seat for a shared experience in the State Library's Conversation Quarter and let the insights flow.
9:45am
Opening Theme Catalyst
Scaling Value: Unleashing the Power of Value Networks to co-create and Scale Humanitarian Impact
Ian Gray author of The Scaling Value Playbook
Join Ian Gray as he unpacks the critical role innovation networks play to address humanitarian challenges at scale. Drawing on his work with over 200 organisations, to talk about real-world examples and ideas that challenge traditional approaches.
10:05am
PANEL
Powering Scale Through Collaborative Innovation
Omar Abou-Samra Director, Preparedness and Climate Services and Global Disaster Preparedness Center, International Services, American Red Cross
Mike Lake Founder + CEO, Leading Cities
Margaret O'Brien CEO + Co-founder Young Change Agents
Johanna Weaver Director, ANU Tech Policy Design Centre
Chair: Katy Southall Head of Humanitech, Australian Red Cross
Picking up on the Summit theme that no innovation scales alone, this panel features forward thinking minds on how to supercharge the roles we play in the quest for scale.

With the provocation that there is potential for real transformation, but for innovations to scale we need to scale our thinking, this panel will explore how to build and sustain ecosystems and value networks that enable innovation at scale.

This will be an interactive discussion on building ecosystems that sustain and scale humanitarian impact. How can different sectors – from tech to government to NGOs – collaborate more effectively?

You’ll take away actionable insights on how to navigate complexity, as individuals and entities - and gain an understanding on what really needs to change.
10:55am
Fireside chat
Partnering with Humanitech at scale
Humanitech Technology Scale Partners
Chair: Julia Goodall Senior Manager Humanitech, Australian Red Cross
In conversation with Humanitech Technology Scale Partners, Julia Goodall will tease out insights on what we have learned so far when it comes to collaboration and scaling in practice.

A deep dive into successful collaborations with Humanitech – lessons learned and insights on scaling tech-driven humanitarian solutions.
11:10am
Morning tea
30 mins
11:40am
Theme catalyst
Brendan Moon Coordinator General, National Emergency Management Agency
Hear Brendan Moon’s insights on how governments, corporations, and communities can foster innovation with impact and maximise collective resources
12:00pm
Panel
Fueling Humanitarian Innovation: Models and Funding for Scale
Successful Scaler
Eytan Lenko CEO, Boundless
Lynn Thompson Global Head of Strategy and Partnerships, QBE Ventures
Layusa Isi-Odidi Partner, Dalberg
Chair: Natalie Maxwell-Davis Senior Manager - Modern Slavery, Australian Red Cross
Join panellists to discover how we can tap into a range of innovative models and funding opportunities to sustain and scale impact through humanitarian tech in the face of increasing need.
12:50pm
Provocation to kick off lunch conversations
Marilee Campbell Senior Specialist - Emergency Services Advocacy and Influence, Australian Red Cross
Kicking off connections, collaboration and networking around the day’s themes
12:50pm
Lunch
45 mins
1:35pm
The Great Debate
Expert Technologist
Bridgette Engeler Senior Lecturer & Course Director, Swinburne Startup Year, Swinburne University of Technology
Ed Santow Co-Director, Human Technology Institute and Professor of Responsible Technology, UTS
Alex Mathieson Executive Director, International Programs, Australian Red Cross
Chair: Nichola Krey Director - Victoria, Australian Red Cross
Hear from leading thinkers and doers as they wield passion, reason and rhetoric on whether: The biggest risk for the humanitarian sector is the risk of being left behind.

As we are forced to do more with less - are we capable of the paradigm shift and systems change needed to adopt and accelerate technology or is irrelevance more likely than disruption?

And where should we really be focussing our energy?
2:05pm
Humanitech Showcase
Collaborative Innovation Through Community Co-Design
Anthony McCosker Professor of Media and Communication, Swinburne University and Director of Swinburne University Social Innovation Research Institute. Chief Investigator in ADM+S
Pilot community representative
Lauren Hicks Head of Social Impact, QBE Insurance
Fyowna Norton Senior State Manager, Programs, Australian Red Cross
Chair: Jess Vesley Senior Manager, Design, Australian Red Cross
Immerse in an engaging showcase of a multi-partner collaboration in progress led by Humanitech, featuring QBE Foundation, The Coca-Cola Foundation, ARC Centre of Excellence in Automated Decision Making and Society (ADM+S), Australian Red Cross programs and the pilot community of Dargo in Victoria.

We invite you to take an insider look on how we are collaborating in new ways to help communities harness and shape technology to adapt and prepare for the humanitarian impacts of climate change.

Launched in 2024 through an exciting new innovation partnership between QBE Insurance, Leading Cities and Australian Red Cross Humanitech, and with over 120 global start ups seeking to address a community climate resilience problem as part of the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge - Humanitarian Track - the project is now preparing to pilot with a community.

This session highlights the combined value of the diverse stakeholders involved, who will share their insights and learning about the journey so far.
2:25pm
AcceliCITY Winner Announcement
Katy Southall Head of Humanitech, Australian Red Cross
Mike Lake Founder + CEO, Leading Cities
Lauren Hicks Head of Social Impact, QBE Insurance
Which technology solution will join the Australian Red Cross project to equip communities with the tools they need to thrive in the face of a changing climate?

Settle back to enjoy the exciting finalist video showcase featuring the 3 finalists of the QBE AcceliCITY Resilience Challenge Humanitarian Track, before the winners are announced.
2:40pm
Afternoon tea
30 mins
3:10pm
Theme catalyst
Angie Abdilla Founder and Director, Old Ways, New
Join Angie Abdilla as she sets challenges and frames opportunities to imagine possible futures.
3:30pm
Limitless videos
Grab your popcorn and get inspired by examples of youth climate innovation from across the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
3:40pm
Panel
Community as HQ: Shaping the Future of Innovation
Jackie Coates CEO, Telstra Foundation
Youth innovation leader
Celeste Carnegie Community Engagement Expert
Natalia Manidis Asia Operations Lead, Microsoft
Chair: Sam Clifford Senior Specialist, Humanitech, Australian Red Cross
What will the future of humanitarian innovation look like? Cap off the day with an interactive futurespective!
4:25pm
Final Observations
Penny Harrison Deputy CEO, Australian Red Cross
Take stock of the day’s learnings and step forward with a strong call to action!
4:30pm
End
To Mr Tulk for drinks. Continue the conversation with a refreshment in hand.
9:30am – 4:30pm
A day of deep connection, capability building and collaboration at Telstra’s Customer Insight Centre. Attendees will ‘choose their own adventure’ with a menu of masterclasses, connecting with sector experts at our ‘genius bar’, building new collaborations with like-minded innovators and thinkers across disciplines, and exploring innovation up close in the tech playground.

Some of the day’s sessions and masterclasses will include:
Mastering Value Networks: Frameworks, Tools, and Scaling in Practice
Insider Insights: Essential strategies, tips, and tricks for effectively collaborating within the public, private, and humanitarian sectors to drive innovation and impact
Funding the Future: Innovative Models for Scaling Humanitarian Tech
Who’s in Control: Lived Experience in Community Innovation

Watch this space for more details!