Pandemics, progress and privacy: what role will tech play? In a world forever changed by the challenges of recent pandemics, delve into the intersection of technology, pandemic preparedness, and responsible citizenship. Join our panel of experts as they explore how cutting-edge technology is poised to play a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of future outbreaks. Discover how innovative solutions, from vaccines for drug-resistant pathogens to health surveillance and AI platforms, will reshape our ability to respond to the next global health crisis. Explore the promise of these technologies, as we consider the ethical and equity considerations of their implementation, from privacy to data sharing. Beyond technology, we'll also examine what it will mean to be a good citizen in this new pandemic-aware world. How will technology allow individuals and communities to contribute to the collective well-being, and what responsibilities do we bear in safeguarding our future?

This panel explores the great range of grant opportunities, focusing on microgiving compared to often-less-efficient macro efforts. When it comes to making an impact in your community and beyond, it can feel like your efforts are a drop in the ocean. While on the other side, finding funding for your community project, art exhibition, or groundbreaking invention can be an ongoing cycle of red tape and rejection. Microgiving is changing all of that. It uses small donations from individuals to collectively support a good cause or project. Join our panel of leaders from three unique Sydney funders who will demonstrate how they are making widespread,sustainable impact using microgiving. Collectively, The Awesome Foundation, Blackbird Foundation, and Supper Sessions have donated over $150,000 in funding to hundreds of local NSW initiatives. We’ll explore why and how charitable giving via microgiving is exploding - and how it compares to other forms of philanthropy. Discover the financial benefits that come with incorporating microgiving into your fundraising strategy and the platforms that can help you reach an altruistic community of microgivers. You may even walk away wanting to apply for - or create - your own grant!

Australia is known for its harsh and unforgiving landscapes. This isn’t just life in the outback – it’s life in Australia’s startup ecosystem. Hear from the movers and shakers at the heart of Tech Central about Australia's unique startup cultural identity, how you can invest, innovate and ultimately succeed, in the global South.