DISR & IEEE SA – Contributing to Australia’s Critical Technology Standards
Title: DISR & IEEE SA – Contributing to Australia’s Critical Technology Standards
Date and Time: Tuesday July 23rd 2024 at 5.00pm ACST (5:30pm AEST)
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Speakers:
- Ruth Lewis, Chair, IEEE SSIT Standards Committee, Standards Coordinator for IEEE Victoria Section and SSIT Australia Chapter
- Philip Crothers, Senior Policy Officer, Department representative to IEEE SA & IEEE SA Fellow, Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR).
Abstract:
Timings: 45 Minutes + 15 minutes for questions.
International Standards enable global trade, address issues of environmental sustainability and place ethical guardrails around emerging technologies. Have you thought about getting involved?
Standards are a collaborative effort and incorporate a diverse range of perspectives. They are developed by drawing on a wide range of skills and capabilities to navigate complexity and ambiguity, and they need your input.
The Department of Industry, Science & Resources, in partnership with IEEE SA (Standards Association), is seeking involvement from subject matter experts across a range of technology domains. We are aiming to ensure the Australian perspective is well-represented in a global, multi-stakeholder, industry led and consensus driven standards development framework.
This presentation provides an understanding of the standards ecosystem, why you should be involved, pathways to participation and available government support.
For more information, please see the DISR Critical Technology Standards Program, the List of Critical Technologies in the National Interest and the IEEE Standards Association.
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Speakers
Ruth Lewis
Biography:
Ruth is an experienced strategic IT consultant, academically qualified futurist and professional engineer based in Melbourne, Australia, having worked across many industries, sectors and technologies with a particular focus on the innovative and ethical use of technology in business and in society. Her expertise is in introducing new technologies to business, creating managed services and creating innovative governance models within organisations. Ruth’s passion is to work towards the ethical and sustainable development and use of technology for the good of society, enabling her clients to make wise and informed decisions and investments today to enable their preferred futures.
Ruth is the Director of Technology Foresight Consulting, Chair of the IEEE Society on Social Implications of Technology (SSIT) Standards Committee, Standards Coordinator for IEEE Victorian Section and SSIT Australia Chapter, is a contributor, mentor and advocate in the development of ethically and environmentally aligned technical standards in AI and other emerging technologies. Ruth was awarded the IEEE SA 2022 Standards Medallion for leadership in promoting the development of IEEE technology and society standards.
Philip Crothers
Biography:
Philip works in the Critical Technology Strategy & Engagement Branch at the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, which sits at the intersection between policy and technological innovation. His past achievements include assisting with the establishment of Australia’s National AI Centre and contributing to Australia's National AI Strategy.
Philip focuses on the development and promotion of ethical, industry led standards and advocates for Australian leadership in their development. His work supports Australia’s international voice in technology development and is committed to progressing critical technologies that are innovative and responsible.
In 2023, Philip became DISR’s representative to the IEEE SA through the Government Engagement Program on Standards and in 2024 was accepted into the IEEE SA Fellowship program. He aims to use these positions to increase Australian participation in the development of industry led, multi-stakeholder and consensus based international standards.