Supanova's Adelaide Level Up, Powered by ACS
Are you interested in hearing more about different tech career pathways, broadening your network and meeting industry professionals? Register today for Supanova’s Level Up, Powered by ACS career fair!
About this event
What to Expect
🎤 Dynamic seminars led by top educators and industry professionals
🤝 Hands-on networking opportunities with leaders in digital innovation
🚀 Inspiring sessions designed to guide and empower your career journey - See the timetable here
🎮 Thrilling Esports stages and competitions
💥 Interactive exhibitor showcases and demos
Sessions this year include:
✨ How ChatGPT and the AI Revolution Is Changing the Industry with Adam Spencer
✨ Launching Your Future: Career Pathways in Robotics and Space Technology
✨ Defending the Digital Future: Career Pathways in Cybersecurity
✨ Beyond Software: Diverse Engineering Roles in Tech
✨ Straight from the Source: Hiring Manager Insights for Tech Careers
…and many more!
ACS members receive 20% off Friday Level Up tickets, follow the link here to apply for your discount code, and on the day don’t forget to flash your ACS membership online card! For weekend passes see more details here. If you have any questions or want to know more, feel free to contact the Student Support Team at ACSStudent@acs.org.au.
Speakers
With close to 30 years of experience of working in the secondary, vocational and higher education sector Anna is a passionate educational leader with a proven record of managing highly reputable and scalable education initiatives in the Digital, Creative and Technological industries that reflect the rapid growth and advancement of the sector.
Anna has an extensive and proven record for securing training and employment opportunities for graduates by developing partnerships between industry and education.
An advocate of lifelong learning, Sean holds numerous technical and business qualifications including an MBA, Graduate Diploma in Project Management and Master of Cybersecurity. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and currently serves as a non-executive Director for the Australian Institute of Conveyancers South Australia and as a Branch Executive Committee member for the Australian Computer Society.
Throughout his impressive career at RSP, Kurt has contributed to a variety of high-profile projects including Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Jungle Cruise, Mortal Kombat, Dumbo, Captain Marvel, and Logan. In 2022, Kurt received a VES nomination for his work on Lord of the Rings enabling him to fly to LA for the VES Awards.
Kurt’s career is a testament to the power of industry-led training—where learning happens alongside professionals, in real studio environments, setting graduates up for long-term success in the global VFX industry.
His unique philosophy was born from a lifetime of diverse experiences as a school teacher, DJ, entertainer, theatre combat instructor, businessman, podcaster, and leather worker, all of which he has woven together to create something amazing.
What began as a spark of imagination has grown into a community where participants are not only learning skills but also discovering their confidence, resilience, and sense of belonging.
The Sons of Obiwan Saber Academy proves that with creativity, passion, and heart, even a lightsaber can become a beacon of hope and empowerment.
Daria’s strong background in applied mathematics and computer science provided the perfect foundation for her to work at studios across the globe, beginning as a Junior Pipeline TD at KINOATIS in Moscow, to Pipeline TD at Asymmetric, and Lighting Pipeline TD at Axis Studios in Scotland - prior to joining RSP.
Throughout her time at RSP, Daria has contributed to a wide range of high-profile projects, with credits spanning A Complete Unknown, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Fall Guy, One Piece (Netflix live-action), The Marvels, Loki (Season 2), Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Beyond developing Dungeons and Dining Tables, Catalyst’s flagship title, Aiden has spearheaded initiatives such as the Game Plus GPS Program, Imagination: Games House, The Catalyst Launch Pad, and community programs that foster collaboration, education, and growth for emerging developers. Passionate about building sustainable studios, Aiden continues to champion opportunities that strengthen and celebrate the local games industry.
Before SA Power Networks, he was a cyber SME within Boeing Defence Australia, where he worked on securing the P8-A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. He now works as the Cyber Risk and IT Resilience Manager for SA Power Networks, where he oversees the awareness, cyber risk, architecture, and IT resilience capability.
He is also responsible for delivering a threat and risk informed cyber security program, where a key part of this is leading the alignment of cyber security strategy, awareness program, risks, threat profile and corporate risk appetite.
With 25 years experience in television, radio and events, Adam loves curating challenging and thought-provoking conversations. He has interviewed prime ministers, Hollywood stars, Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel Prize-winning scientists and Australians of the Year — and he was also the first person in the world to ever interview our legendary Thai cave rescuers.
Adam loves doing the research and crafting the narrative that helps people tell their story. He’s informative, fun and guaranteed to impart take-aways you’ve never heard before.
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