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DKA means business
Nov 01, 2018
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DKA builds connections at October Business Month
October Business Month (OBM) is an annual month-long program of business events, comprising dinners, award ceremonies, seminars, business breakfasts, cocktail receptions, leadership events, conferences and workshops. Each year, OBM hosts a range of business events across the Territory and provide Territory business people with
- Opportunities for professional development
- Innovative management ideas
- Networking opportunities
DKA is committed to renewable energy, desert leadership, digital innovation and the Desert Knowledge Precinct. These focus areas are highly relevant to business in Alice Springs, which allowed DKA to use OBM to build connections with the Alice Springs community and share our programs and projects in these areas. DKA created two events, and co-hosted two others. The Desert Knowledge Precinct’s facilities were also used for other OBM events.
What happens at the Desert Knowledge Precinct?
11 October 2018 | 9:00am — 12:00pm
The Corkwood Room | Business & Innovation Centre | Desert Knowledge Precinct
Precinct partners DKA, Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) and the Centre for Appropriate Technology (CfAT) led a free tour of the Desert Knowledge Precinct. October Business Month gave us an opportunity to bust some of the myths about the Precinct and share some of our innovative projects with the community. Attendees listened to presentations by DKA, BIITE and CfAT before being taken on a guided tour of the globally-renowned DKA Solar Centre.
“The tour of the Solar Centre was particularly informative but the whole visit was well organised and most worthwhile.”
Tony, retired.
Ekistica graduate engineer Sheena Ong leads a tour of the DKA Solar Centre
“Really enjoyed the tour and presentation about the solar arrays. And also the information that was provided in general was extremely interesting.”
Julie, Power Generation.
Aboriginal Businesses & Startups
11 October 2018 | 9:00am — 12:00pm
The Corkwood Room | Business & Innovation Centre | Desert Knowledge Precinct
DKA recognises that Aboriginal businesses are resilient and resourceful in the face of challenges, and that they can share this knowledge with each other. Our event Aboriginal Businesses and Startups provided an opportunity for Aboriginal entrepreneurs to discuss challenges and celebrate successes.
Attendees had the opportunity to connect with other business owners and with organisations such as DKA, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Department of Trade, Business and Innovation (DTBI), and Indigenous Business Australia, which provide support to Aboriginal businesses through workshops, programs and financial aid.
Aboriginal entrepreneurs welcomed a chance to network and share knowledge.
Other #OBM2018 events at the Desert Knowledge Precinct
The Business & Innovation Centre at the Desert Knowledge Precinct in Alice Springs is surrounded by picturesque bushland and has all the facilities and equipment necessary to host meetings, conferences and business events. In addition to DKA’s OBM events, the Precinct also hosted several other business events in October:
- Rob Cook Business Breakfast
9 October - DTBI’s Renewable Energy Forum
10 October - DTBI’s Mastering Innovation
10 October - DTBI’s Digital Innovation
11 October - DKA Business at Sunset
29 October - NPY Meetings
Multiple dates
DKA Business at Sunset
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