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From research to reality – Australia's opportunity (8 Dec)
14 November 2026
Part of the 'Bright Minds, Bold Voices' series at the Australian Academy of Science
What happens when Australia backs its brightest minds?
From the solar panels on your roof to the medicines in your cabinet, Australian ingenuity makes everyday life better. This month the Australian Academy of Science is exploring what it really takes to turn great ideas into change that matters to us all.
In conversation with ABC Canberra's Lish Fejer, we'll be joined by:
- Senator David Pocock, former captain of the Wallabies and vice-captain of the Brumbies. Now an independent senator for the ACT.
- Dr Kate Cornick, CEO of Tech Council of Australia. In 2025 Dr Cornick was a Panel Member for the Strategic Examination of R&D – a once in a generation review of the national R&D system.
This event is for everyone including students, professionals, academics, policymakers, lifelong learners, and those simply curious about how science impacts our everyday lives.
Event details
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026
Time: Canapés and drinks are served from 5.30pm, with the talks (and the livestream) 6.00pm–7.00pm AEDT
Venue: The Shine Dome, 15 Gordon Street, Acton, ACT (and free online livestream)
Cost: $22pp ($17pp for students)