Rob Smith

Microsoft

Thursday 4 October 2018
2.30pm - 3.00pm
Concurrent Session 3C

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A​n ICT and education industry leader with over 16 years’ experience in the Asia and Pacific region, including 4 years based in Singapore working in both emerging and mature markets at Microsoft as well as 12+ years in Australia. Throughout this time, he has worked with Schools, Universities and Research Institutions to enable the transformation of the delivery of Education and Research.
 
Effective communicator, spokesperson and thought leader with a history of engaging at all levels, including Government officials, business leaders, NGO's, ICT executives, educators, academics, researchers and students. A passion for public speaking and problem solving, coupled with working experience in IT, Engineering, Mining & Manufacturing.

Most recent engagements include helping leading Universities Accelerate their research across Life Sciences & AI, helping Universities “meet their students where they are” through transformation of services and engaging Institutions and Ministries to develop future ready graduates through the transformation of curriculum & delivery methods.