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SSCI WIL: Developing Future Talent for an AI-Enabled World

Name: SSCI WIL: Developing Future Talent for an AI-Enabled World
Start: 2026-09-30T09:00:00+08:00
End: 2026-09-30T09:00:00+08:00
Location: Edith Cowan University City Campus

About

Join fellow WIL hosts, students, industry partners, academics, and professional staff for an engaging discussion on how AI, emerging technologies, and evolving workplace expectations are shaping the future workforce.

Hear from industry leaders across Cyber Security, Software & IT, Data Analytics, Intelligence & Security, and Analytical Science & Testing Services as they share insights on emerging career pathways, future workforce trends, graduate employability, and the opportunities transforming their industries.

This event provides a unique opportunity for hosts and students to learn together, strengthen industry connections, explore emerging skills and technologies, and gain practical insights into preparing for the workforce of tomorrow.

Opening Speaker - Alumni Spotlight

Nicholas Putra, Cyber Security Assurance Lead at the Office of Digital Government
From ECU WIL student to industry host, Nicholas will share his career journey and the role Work Integrated Learning played in shaping his success.

Industry Speakers

Shana Uhlmann, General Manager Technology at Perth Airport
Andy Dawe, Delivery Project Executive (Environment, Energy and Utilities) at IBM
Australian Federal Police (AFP), Emerging Opportunities in Intelligence & National Security
Andy Maher, Manager IT Digital and Data at IGO
Prashant Singh, Cyber Security Manager at Department of Education
Sandy Lam, Laboratory Resources and Safety Manager/QC Coordinator at Microanalysis

Interactive Panel Q&A and Networking Morning Tea

Connect with industry leaders, gain practical career insights, and explore the skills that will define the workforce of tomorrow.

RSVP

Bookings are essential. Please ensure you reserve your individual ticket by 23 September 2026. You may reserve more than one ticket per booking, however please ensure that each student and each host has their own individual ticket to attend.