Member Portal
Categories

Associations Forum WA Association Meeting

Associations strive to remain relevant, expand their reach and increase profitability. Those that survive and thrive have embraced principles of good governance. Join the Associations Forum at the WA Association Meeting and hear from Kitty Hibble, Executive Officer at Internet Association Australia (IAA), who will discuss the association’s governance transformation. 

Registrations are free and exclusive to Associations Forum members and not-for-profit organisations and will be open online from Tuesday, October 5, 2021. The registration link will be made available through IAA’s social media channels once registrations have opened. 

Date: Monday, October 25, 2021
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm AWST
Location: Pan Pacific Perth, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth CBD 

We hope to see you there! 

NetThing

We are excited to announce that we have put forward a submission to host a roundtable discussion exploring what classifying the Internet as an essential service would entail and its wider implications for digital inclusion, minimum service level requirements and digital infrastructure investment for the upcoming NetThing Forum.   

NetThing is Australia’s Internet Governance Forum, an annual two-day event bringing a diverse multidisciplinary community together for the discussion of policy issues pertaining to the Internet and technology in Australia. An open and inclusive platform, NetThing provides an opportunity to explore relevant topics, hear from a range of perspectives, and mobilise the community to collaborate on solutions.   

This event is set to take place on Thursday 4th and Friday 5th November 2021. It will focus on a metanarrative of ‘Building Bridges’ and encompassing NetThing’s desire to span the invisible divide between stakeholder groups and bring them together in a safe and moderated environment. The four themes for this year are health, trust, inclusion and environment.    

If this is an event you are interested in, you can register now or see their website for more details. 

SHE-E-O Event recap

The SHE-E-O event was many things, but most of all, it was inspiring, insightful and empowering. The three incredible women who shared their stories touched on so many areas of relevance to women in the workplace today.  

All from humble beginnings in their careers, the common themes in their stories were having immense grunt and grit, self-belief and being comfortable with breaking with tradition – particularly when you are the only woman in the room.  

From mentions of passion, drive and resilience to burnout, the speakers openly talked about the realities of their journey – the highs, the lows and the life–changing moments.   

Some of the key takeaways from each speaker were: be passionate about the industry you choose to work in and learn the business side of it, women often offer a magical combination of softness and kindness to the workplace, life is a series of lucky breaks, remembering when to switch off and learning to make compromises!  

We are proud to be sponsors of this event and look forward to the next inspiring event from WitWA.  

Annual General Meeting

This year’s Annual General Meeting is yet to be announced as we navigate through the rapidly changing Covid-19 situation. Traditionally our AGMs have been held in line with the AusNOG conference however, due to its postponement, our AGM will be held separately this year.

As you may be aware, we are in the process of transitioning to a company limited by guarantee which will also see changes to future AGMs. Please be assured that any changes will be communicated via email in due course.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at secretary@internet.asn.au

IAASysters

IAASysters@AusNOG Program

This year we launched our IAASysters@AusNOG program. This program is based on the international systers.org and systers@IETF programs and offers ten sponsored attendees the opportunity to participate in both the Australian Network Operators Group (AusNOG) conference and our IAASysters@AusNOG workshop.

We are passionate about cultivating a more inclusive Internet industry and have created the IAASysters@AusNOG program to support and enable women to access the valuable technical content and business networking opportunities that come from the AusNOG conference.

Sponsored attendees will receive:

  • Economy airfares to Sydney and three nights accommodation for interstate participants
  • Admission to the AusNOG conference – provided by AusNOG (December 8-9)
  • Admission to the IAASysters@AusNOG workshop (December 7)
  • A one-year complimentary Professional membership to IAA – subject to Board approval.

An essential part of our program is the IAASysters@AusNOG workshop. This is a one-day event; offering targeted technical and presentation skills training in addition to a career planning session delivered by industry professionals, designed to help you advance your career.

Whether you are at the beginning of your career, yet to begin or starting again, the IAASysters@AusNOG program offers a variety of opportunities designed to boost your knowledge, skills, and confidence.

Due to the current Covid-19 situation in New South Wales, the program dates have changed to be in line with the AusNOG conference in December.

Details for the IAASysters@AusNOG workshop:

Date: Tuesday, 7 December 2021
Time: 9:00am AEDT – 3:00pm AEDT
Location: The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney

Applications close on 31 Sunday, October 2021, 5:00pm AEDT.

For more information or to apply, please visit the IAASysters@AusNOG information page on our website.

Program Sponsors

The IAASysters@AusNOG Program is proudly brought to you with the help of our sponsors.

The Internet 2021 and Beyond – Event Recap

Another fantastic event done and dusted in 2021. During this joint event with the Australian Computer Society (ACS), our very own, Narelle Clark, took us on a journey through all things Internet, guided by the theme ‘how it started and how it’s going.’ Beginning with a brief introduction of IAA, we heard about technology, architecture, service, regulatory and social issues, finishing off with some of the important lessons learnt from 2020.  This event is one not to be missed!

If you weren’t able to attend, don’t worry, we have you covered! You can catch the recorded live stream on our Facebook page or Youtube channel.

To keep informed about more fantastic IAA events, stay connected with us on our social media channels  (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter) and be sure to keep an eye on our newsletters and member emails.

 

 

Jari Arkko – Evolving the Internet through COVID 19 and Beyond

Guest speaker Jari Arkko of Ericsson research spoke at our 2020 AGM. Jari’s presentation Evolving the Internet through COVID-19 and Beyond looked at how the Internet has been coping during these periods of lockdown, other changes brought about by the pandemic, and what lessons can be learned from these into the future.

WiTWA – Tech [+] Awards

Each year Women in Technology WA (WiTWA) hosts the Tech [+] Awards as a way to shine a light on the diversity of women who work in tech roles and organisations in Western Australia. This event showcases the incredible talent of women in various technology industries.

There are currently four categories for people who identify as women in tech [+] in Western Australia:

  • Tech [+] 20 – the 20 nominees who get the highest scores from the judging panel
  • First Among Equals – highest score of all from judging panel
  • Outstanding Youth Role Model – highest who is 25 or younger – does not have to be top 20
  • Outstanding Regional Role Model – highest who is regional – does not have to be top 20
  • People’s Choice – highest number of votes by the people/community

The lack of gender balance is not just a problem for women, so in 2020, WiTWA added a new award to shine a light on their allies. The Outstanding Allyship Award – open to anyone who does not identify as a woman.

If you would like further information on the WiTWA Tech [+] Awards or would like to nominate someone, please visit the WiTWA website.

Nominations close Sunday, August 8 2021, at 11:55pm AWST.

The WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Gala Night:

Date: Friday, 5 November 2021
Time: 7:00pm AWST

Please register your interest here.

The Internet 2021 and Beyond

Are you concerned with the existing threats to our Internet? How about the growth challenges, structural problems, and competing interests arising from commercial, social, and regulatory forces?

Join us as our very own Narelle Clark discusses both current and future challenges of the modern Internet and reviews practical solutions, suitable for both citizens and network builders and operators.

This event is set to be engaging, informative, and a must-attend for those with vested interests in the internet.

Date: Tuesday, 17 August 2021
Time: 4:00pm AWST / 6:00pm AEST
Location: Online

If you would like to attend, please register here.

For more information on this event, please see the Australian Computer Society website or contact us at events@internet.asn.au

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up to IAA's mailing list

Complete this form to receive all our latest news, events and updates.