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December Roundtable with SA's Chief Scientist - 4th Dec 14

December: Your exclusive opportunity to meet with South Australia's newly appointed Chief Scientist!

We are pleased to invite Leading Edge and Principal Members to join our December Roundtable Dinner with special guest, Dr Leanna Read, Chief Scientist for South Australia.

The Roundtable Dinner is an exclusive two course dinner, with only 15 places available, providing an intimate platform for discussion.

Dr Leanna Read has been appointed the new Chief Scientist for South Australia. She is a biochemist by training and has lead several successful research and commercial ventures, having been for over ten years the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of biotechnology company TGR BioSciences Pty Ltd.

Leanna brings with her a wealth of executive, board and investment experience in technology based businesses. She is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering and the Australian Institute of Company Directors, she has also won several awards including, 2006 South Australian of the Year (Science and Technology).

In her role as the Chief Scientist Leanna provides independent advice on science strategy and policy to the State Government, as well as research and industry sectors. Leanna plans to foster science excellence, help link the State’s researchers with industry, and improve the quality and uptake of STEM education.

Given that 70% of our research is done in the public sector, Leanna puts high priority on developing a more entrepreneurial culture in researchers, as well as transforming the State’s economy to more high value-add enterprises.

As places are limited, please register early to avoid disappointment.

Date: Thursday 4 December 2014
Time: 12.00pm until 2:00pm
Where: Finniss Room, British Hotel, 58 Finniss Street, North Adelaide
Price: $85.00 incl. GST


*Please note only Leading Edge and Principal Members are able to access Roundtables.

We look forward to you joining us for the December Roundtable.

Event Location: Finniss Room, British Hotel, North Adelaide

Registrations Open: 10th Nov 14

Registrations Close: 5th Dec 14

Start Time: 12:00 PM

Finish Time: 2:00 PM

Price: AU $ 85 (Inc. GST)

Places Available: 7