Meeting papers

Corporate Plan Theme – The Noosa Economy                                                                                                                 Operational Plan 22/23
Corporate Plan Key   Operational Initiatives   Outcomes                     Responsible       Update                                                      Q4 status
Focus Areas                                                                 Areas
                                                                                              experiences.
                                                                                              Co-working memberships remain at close to capacity
                                                                                              with minimal churn and a number of new high value
                                                                                              tech businesses taking up memberships at the Hub.
                                                                                          -
                                                                                              Construct Digital Hub 2 (Data Lab)
                                                                                              Construction was completed on the Hub's new AI Lab
                                                                                              and initial phased usage began in May/June in
                                                                                              parallel with A/V fitout and interior design. The new AI
                                                                                              Lab hosted the production office for the Sunshine
                                                                                              Coast Screen Collective's Showdown short film
                                                                                              competition and hosted a number of digital industry
                                                                                              meetups, workshops and professional development
                                                                                              sessions.

                                                                                              Two remaining items are HVAC in foyer area and
                                                                                              upgrade of kitchen facilities.
                                                                                              Industry Capability
                                                                                              Recruitment was completed for Hub Cadetship
                                                                                              programs. AI Builders program commences in w/c 23
                                                                                              July. Creative Cadetship is being re-conceived due to
                                                                                              insufficient participants.
                                                                                          -
                                               Expansion of Peregian          Economic        Phase 1.2 of drone trial (Fire Air Traffic Management)      Completed
                                               Digital Hub and rollout of the Development     successfully completed with progress onto 1.3 and
                                               FireTech Program                               expanded scope of operations. Firetech Lab in use at
                                                                                              Digital Hub's AI Lab.

                                                                                              The Hub will be hosting the AFAC Field Day on 25
                                                                                              Aug in the new Lab. 60-100 leaders in emergency
                                                                                              services sector coming for half day expo/conference
                                                                                              at the Hub, incl busload of participants from Brisbane
                                                                                              as adjunct to AFAC conference




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