This year, the Pearcey National Awards and the Queensland ICT Entrepreneur Award
will be held at a Gala Dinner in sunny Queensland. This marks only the second time Queensland has hosted the National Awards.
On this must-attend evening in the ICT industry calendar, the recipients of the following prestigious awards will be announced:
Join us in celebrating the outstanding individuals whose careers have significantly advanced the Australian and global ICT industry. We will honour those who have made remarkable contributions to ICT research, industry, and professional development, recognising their exceptional impact and the high standards of excellence they set.
In addition, this year’s event coincides with the 75th anniversary of a major milestone in Australian ICT history: the first code run on CSIRAC, the first Australian digital computer (4th in the entire world!). To mark this historic achievement and honour the pioneering contributions of Dr. Trevor Pearcey to the Australian ICT landscape, we are honoured to welcome Emeritus Professor Roy Green AM, Special Innovation Advisor at UTS and CSIRO Board member, as our keynote speaker. Professor Green’s father, the foundation professor of maths and physics at the University of Adelaide, was one of the earliest users of CSIRAC.
Secure your spot now and be part of this unforgettable evening!
DATE: Tuesday 19 November 2024
TIME: Pre-dinner drinks and canapes
from 6:15pm: to be seated for a 7:00pm start
VENUE: Garden Marquee, Victoria Park, Herston Road, Herston
Early Bird: $175 - until 18 October
Standard ticket: $199 – from 19 October
Table of 10 Early Bird: $1665 – until 18 October
Table of 10 Standard:
$1891 from 19 October
Enquiries: 2024nationalgala@pearcey.org.au
Thanks to our Queensland Sponsors
Nominations have closed for the 2024 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award. The award is presented to an outstanding individual who has "taken a risk, made a difference and is an inspiration to others" in the Queensland ICT industry.
The nomination process involves submissions from the public and the Pearcey Foundation network. Selection is made in consultation with past award recipients to ensure the continued integrity and quality of this peer based recognition.
Important: All applications must be submitted via the 'Submit Nominations' button below. Nominations can be submitted now for 2025.
We strongly recommend preparing nominations offline and copying and pasting into the relevant fields in the nomination form.
For assistance please contact Debra Krause on pearceyqld@anagramevents.com.au or on 0468 443 868
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