Pearcey Oration 2024

During his Oration, Dr Ian Oppermann explores the exciting future for Australia as we embrace the latest in digital technologies and services to improve our lives, strengthen our economy and bolster our competitive position globally. He explores challenges, issues and opportunities for equity, AI, privacy, standards and collaboration.
A globally respected thought leader in the Data, AI and Digital Economy, Ian combines experiences as a senior executive for global technology companies (Nokia, Siemens) with running a start-up, leading a fintech and as an executive and research leader of major national and international research programs (CSIRO, University of Oulu, UTS). As NSW Chief Data Scientist, Ian facilitated the migration of government services and infrastructure into a digital future, drawing on his leadership roles in international standards for technology.