2019-05-07 P&E Agenda - Item 3 - Attachment 2 - Addendum to Sustainability Institute Concept Paper

Organisation Name          Peregian Digital Hub
Description of             Research, Projects, Solutions
Sustainability Activity:
i.e. advocacy, projects,
                           The Digital Hub has hosted a number of events and development programs with a connection to sustainability. The Hub
tech, ‘think tank’,
                           provides a significant resource in terms of capability, networks, access to talent and solutions
research, etc.
                           Govhack: This federal government supported event brings together groups of software developers and technology to
                           specifically work on real-world problems, using publically accessible data to find solutions. The Noosa events held in mid-
                           2018 resulted in sustainable transport solutions being piloted in Noosa over the period Christmas Period and seeded an
                           exciting clean energy project based on water current technology called OceanHydro, that is currently in the assessment
                           phase with federal Government support
                           Expert Speaker Series – The Digital Hub plays host to a key note speaker series with a focus on technology and the impacts
                           of technology transformation. Andrew McAfee, a principal research scientist at MIT, gave a great presentation on how digital
                           technologies are changing business, the economy, and society. His most recent book is “Machine, Platform, Crowd:
                           Harnessing Our Digital Future.”

Governance                 Part of Economic Development Unit within Environment and Sustainable Development Department of Council
                           Council oversight and decision making.

Funding                    Noosa Council General Rates, Tourism & Economic Levy funded some programs, State Government funded part of
                           building construction. Sponsorship and Commercial tenancies (rental and co-work membership)




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