ACS QLD EPC Presents - Intersection of New Tech: How AI is Reshaping the Future of Work
From AI to emerging innovations, discover how technology is transforming careers and what you can do now to stay adaptable, relevant, and ahead of the curve.
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About this event
How do you stay relevant in an industry evolving faster than ever? As emerging technologies continue to reshape the way we work, this event will explore how early-career professionals can adapt, grow, and future-proof their careers in an increasingly dynamic tech landscape.
Designed for students, graduates, and emerging professionals, Intersection of New Tech: Future-Proof Your Job will provide practical insights into how technologies such as AI, automation, data, cybersecurity, and digital innovation are transforming industries and creating new opportunities. Industry professionals will share their experiences navigating change, building adaptable skill sets, and staying competitive as technology continues to evolve.
Through real-world perspectives and practical career insights, the panel will explore the skills, mindsets, and strategies that can help emerging professionals remain adaptable and competitive as technology continues to evolve. Attendees will also have the opportunity to hear directly from speakers about how they are navigating change within their own fields.
Following the panel discussion, participants will be invited to connect with speakers and peers during an open networking session, creating space for further conversation, questions, and meaningful professional connections.
Speakers
His background includes medical image analysis and computer vision. He has worked on the development and commercialization of several AI technologies including MRI brain analysis and wound assessment for telehealth.
Raynesh Kalyan is the Managing Director of Power Tech Consulting and a trusted advisor on enterprise transformation, data, and AI. With more than 15 years of industry experience including delivering large-scale initiatives for clients like BHP. He excels at translating complex technology into scalable strategies that drive operational value. Raynesh is currently spearheading Power Tech Nexus, the firm's product arm dedicated to building next-generation, human-centric AI and SaaS platforms.
Zoe Eather is an experienced civil engineer, data scientist, PhD researcher and stand-up comedian helping people make sense of a fast-changing world. With more than 15 years’ experience across smart communities, emerging technologies, public sector innovation and data-informed decision making, Zoe is known for taking the overwhelm out of technology and shifting audiences from thinking things are impossible to seeing what is possible. Zoe supports organisations with innovation, technology and data strategy and implementation. Through humour, storytelling and real-world insight, she helps people understand what technology means for them and how they can actively shape what comes next.
Liam’s recent talks explore how emerging AI tools can be integrated thoughtfully into real workflows, drawing on topics such as local AI models with Ollama, AI-augmented note-taking with Obsidian, and agentic systems built using MCP and n8n. His sessions are known for combining clear mental models, hands-on examples, and a healthy dose of humour - often using pop-culture metaphors to make abstract ideas stick.
Alongside his speaking work, Liam has MC’d and hosted a range of university and community events, and regularly facilitates and moderates panel discussions across technical, career, and student-focused topics. As a student ambassador, he also works closely with high school students to demystify technology careers and build confidence around pathways into computing and engineering. He remains actively involved in industry–student engagement initiatives and frequently speaks about career readiness, emerging tools, and future-proofing skills in a fast-moving tech landscape.
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