BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Melbourne BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20250405T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20251004T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20260404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20261003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240508T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240320T042937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T162657Z UID:52570-1715191200-1715194800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 3 | Not the Last Picture Show: Moving Pictures at the BMI DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Mechanics-Institute-8.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240320T035525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142907Z UID:52537-1715796000-1715799600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 4 | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-australian-heritage-festival/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Australian Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/City-of-Chaos-and-Hope.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240301T042355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142940Z UID:51968-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MH94-Coliseum-Grenville-St-Retouched-copy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240517T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240305T031915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142937Z UID:52073-1715941800-1717084800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition | Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/exhibition-not-the-last-picture-show-archives/ LOCATION:Heritage Reading Room\, Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Art programs,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Culture,Exhibition,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/archives-16-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240522T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240301T031503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142952Z UID:51926-1716400800-1716404400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 5 | Stories of the Silver Screen in the Golden City DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/American-Graffiti-19.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T163000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240305T053624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142919Z UID:52084-1716735600-1716741000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/bmi165-birthday-devonshire-tea/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,BMI Produced Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/claire-adams-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T180000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240529T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240407T224201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142902Z UID:53601-1717005600-1717009200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 2\, Session 6: History of Hoyts DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-not-the-last-picture-show-copy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:About us,Ballarat Heritage Festival,Fundraiser,Twilight Talks,Twilight Talks Heritage Festivals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hoyts-melboure.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240602T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240517T033112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T132922Z UID:55204-1717236000-1717336800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your reading pleasure DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/winter-book-sale/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240617T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240530T040409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T071412Z UID:55716-1718618400-1722006000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Human Designs | Zlatko Balazic & John McKee (aka Jack Morph): Featuring the art of Melinda Muscat DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/human-designs-melinda-muscat/ LOCATION:Hugh Williamson Foyer\, Level 1 CATEGORIES:Art programs,Ballarat Winter Festival,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition,Festival,Projection ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/baroque-wonderland-adjusted-2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240908T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240908T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240325T021720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T142905Z UID:52724-1725805800-1725811200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Teeny Tiny Stevies - Twice the Love Tour\, Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/teeny-tiny-stevies/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Comedy,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/teeny-tiny-stevies-e1711333465682.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241005T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241005T201500 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240908T234149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T063643Z UID:58576-1728154800-1728159300@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Calum Graham: Phoenix Rising DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/calum-graham-phoenix-rising/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-calum-graham.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Concerts Australia":MAILTO:michael@concertsaustralia.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241009T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240703T001031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211933Z UID:56840-1728495000-1728498600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 3 | Discovering the lost men of Fromelles & Ballarat Connections DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-lights-fromelles-ballarat-connections/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-promo-the-lost-men-of-fromelles.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240702T082713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211936Z UID:56817-1729099800-1729103400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 3 | Lights Everlasting: Australia's commemorative stained glass\, Boer War to Vietnam DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-lights-everlasting/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-promo-lights-everlasting.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241023T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241023T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240703T005239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211930Z UID:56852-1729704600-1729708200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 3 | Life So Full of Promise: vivid\, compelling stories about Australia's lost generation. DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-life-so-full-of-promise/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks,Victorian Seniors Festival ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/square-promo-life-so-full-of-promise.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241101T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240424T033006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T022254Z UID:54249-1730491200-1730498400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Daniel Champagne | Ballarat DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/daniel-champagne-ballart/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/square-from-poster.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241106T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240924T015619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211928Z UID:58950-1730914200-1730917800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: The archaeology of a Goldrush city - identifying\, protecting and managing Ballarat’s buried relics and ruins. DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-archaeology/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Festival,Fundraiser,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jerremy-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241110T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240917T235139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211325Z UID:58801-1731247200-1731254400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Jackson Dahlenburg: Album Launch: With Love | Debut Solo Piano Album DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/jackson-dahlenburg/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/jackson-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240924T024501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211058Z UID:58970-1732123800-1732127400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: How James became King DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-brian-omalley.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T200000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241122T220000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240910T030313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211629Z UID:58645-1732305600-1732312800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Get Rhythm: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show | THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/johnny-cash-june-carter-show/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/johnny-cash-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240924T031552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T211055Z UID:58976-1732728600-1732732200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2024\, Season 4 | Uncovering the Past: Johnny Alloo... of Ballarat Notoriety DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-uncovering-the-past-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Festival,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Library,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/square-promo-john-smyth.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241130T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241201T140000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20240827T045027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T012154Z UID:58515-1732960800-1733061600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Summer Book Sale | Stockpile for the holidays DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/summer-book-sale-2024/ LOCATION:The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Fundraiser,Library,Members ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/book-sale-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241211T211500 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241111T035654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T192738Z UID:59851-1733943600-1733951700@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Medieval to Metal Rockumentary Film Series: 'Don't Look Back' 1967 DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/dont-look-back-1967/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art Gallery of Ballarat,BMI Produced Event,Film,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/humanitix-dob-e1731297748218.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250115T204500 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241113T003024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T192558Z UID:59922-1736967600-1736973900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Medieval to Metal Rockumentary Film Series: 'This is Spinal Tap' 1984 DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/this-is-spinal-tap-1984/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art Gallery of Ballarat,BMI Produced Event,Film,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/spinal-tap-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250122T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250122T204000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241113T005429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T192735Z UID:59934-1737572400-1737578400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:'Gimme Shelter' 1970 | THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO TECH ISSUES DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/gimme-shelter-1970/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art Gallery of Ballarat,BMI Produced Event,Film,Important Dates ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/mich-jagger-square.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250226T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20250108T015354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113129Z UID:60976-1740591000-1740594600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1\, Special Event | Dancers on the Sea by Gabrielle Samson DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-atauro-timor-leste/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/square-promo-dancers-on-the-sea.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250312T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241107T052354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113149Z UID:59773-1741800600-1741804200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Ballarat's Growth: Infrastructure Pressures DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/twilight-talks-ballarats-growth/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/square-promo-individuals-infrastructure.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241219T033900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113146Z UID:60810-1742405400-1742409000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Change in Ballarat's Car Industry DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/ballarats-car-industry/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Author Talk,Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Ballarats-car-industry.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241219T034349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113143Z UID:60812-1743010200-1743013800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 1 | Ballarat's Changing Scene - Changes to the Canadian Corridor DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/canadian-corridor/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-individuals-canadian.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241219T035224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113140Z UID:60820-1743615000-1743618600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: Dr Hardy DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/dr-hardy/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/dr-hard-square-promo.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T183000 DTSTAMP:20260407T060224 CREATED:20241219T040512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T113137Z UID:60826-1744219800-1744223400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Twilight Talks 2025\, Season 2 | Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective: War Grieving - Doctor's Perspective DESCRIPTION:Your data and how to protect it – George Fong  & Dr Omaru Maruatona Bar open from 5.00pm | Talk starts at 5.30pm \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong Founder of Lateral Plains George Fong is the founder and Nerd Herder of Lateral Plains\, one of the oldest IT companies in the region. He is Chair of the Committee for Ballarat\, past member of Federation University Council\, past Chair of Internet Australia and past Chair Central Highlands Regional Partnership. Jaywalking in Cyberspace: Data theft\, privacy breaches and scams and why we are to blame. Its not uncommon for someone who has suffered a crime or an injustice\, to seek out someone else on which to put the responsibility to stop or mitigate the same. In the case of cybersecurity and privacy in the digital environment\,he truth lies between a proactive organisational and government environment and an equally proactive acceptance of personal responsibility and conduct. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n George Fong\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr Omaru Maruatona Dr. Omaru Maruatona is a Ballarat resident and the CEO of Aiculus\, a technology company that specialises in cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. Omaru has previously worked at PwC Australia in cybersecurity architecture and strategy; and before that as a Security Engineer at Computershare; and as an Artificial Intelligence researcher with Federation University prior to that. In addition to leading the Aiculus team\, Omaru is a mentor for an Australian business accelerator\, a member of the Singaporean central bank digital currency (CBDC) working group\, an advisor for a British venture capital company and a board director for the Buninyong community bank. Omaru is also a 2022 Federation Uni distinguished alumnus. Key trends and developments on the evolution of AI from an obscure theoretical concept to a powerful\, fast growing and controversial technology.    \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Omaru Maruatona\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets/bookings.Free | We are pleased to advise that this series is being supported by Community Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n Download poster\n \n \n \n \n \n \n More information on the Series\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bookings are essential. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proudly supported byCommunity Bank Buninyong \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe Newsletter\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a BMI Member URL:https://ballaratmi.org.au/event/war-grieving-doctors-perspective/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Important Dates,Members,Talk,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/square-promo-war-grieving-doctors.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR