BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute - ECPv6.16.4//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:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220802T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220719T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223449Z UID:20404-1659448800-1659452400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-2-august-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220727T123000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220419T014429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214102Z UID:18302-1658917800-1658925000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 27 July - Session 2 of 2 | Now fully booked 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/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-27-july-session-2/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220726T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220719T222414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223509Z UID:20403-1658844000-1658847600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-26-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220720T143000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220418T233225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T214254Z UID:18281-1658313000-1658327400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Paper bead-making with Faye Heininger | 20 July - Session 1 of 2 | Now fully booked 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/paper-bead-making-with-faye-heininger-20-july/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1508-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220719T150000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220719T222213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220719T223524Z UID:20401-1658239200-1658242800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 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/tours-of-ballarat-mechanics-institute-19-july-2022-copy/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/tours-banner-draft-cropped.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220629T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220405T013807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005259Z UID:17907-1656498600-1656507600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 29 June 22 | Now fully booked 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-29-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220622T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220405T013548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T055055Z UID:17905-1655893800-1655902800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 22 June 22 | Now fully booked 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-22-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220615T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220405T013513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T011000Z UID:17903-1655289000-1655298000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 15 June 22 | Now fully booked 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-15-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220405T005315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010528Z UID:17896-1654684200-1654693200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Painting with Geoff Roderick | 8 June 22 | Now fully booked 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/painting-with-geoff-roderick-8-june-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_6524.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220511T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220310T000624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T005651Z UID:16956-1652288400-1652293800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 5 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-5/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220504T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220310T000235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010422Z UID:16949-1651683600-1651689000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Sesson 4 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-4/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220322T044108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010252Z UID:17267-1651143600-1651143600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLART ANZACS: How Ballarat Remembers it’s ANZACS | A Talk with Garry Snowden 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/ballarat-anzacs-how-ballarat-remembers-its-anzacs-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220427T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220309T235646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005951Z UID:16942-1651078800-1651084200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 3 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-3/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20211217T020950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010827Z UID:15064-1650969000-1650974400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | April 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/the-reading-room-april-22/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220421T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220322T043906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T013648Z UID:17265-1650538800-1650538800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: The Arch of Victory & Avenue of Honour | A Talk with Phil Roberts 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/ballarat-anzacs-the-arch-of-victory-and-avenue-of-honour-phil-roberts/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220420T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220309T235040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T005955Z UID:16935-1650474000-1650479400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 2 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220414T110000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111916 CREATED:20220322T043356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T032413Z UID:17262-1649934000-1649934000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Mining Mud & Medals | A Talk with Yvon Davis 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/ballarat-anzacs-mining-mud-and-medals-yvon-davis/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T170000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220413T183000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20220309T230430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010012Z UID:16885-1649869200-1649874600@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Yarrowee: Uncovering the secrets of the Ballarat River | Session 1 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/2022-twilight-talks-season-1-session-1/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Twilight Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/tt-banner-22-V2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220407T114500 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20220322T042236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010452Z UID:17253-1649329200-1649331900@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BALLARAT ANZACS: Stories of Courage Sacrifice & Larrikinism | A Talk with Garry Snowden 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/ballarat-anzacs-stories-of-courage-sacrifice-and-larrikinism-garry-snowden/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220428T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20220303T225404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010329Z UID:16411-1649066400-1651154400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Ballarat Anzacs | Display | Talks | Research 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/ballarat-anzacs-display-talks-research/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Culture,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/events-image-1600-1200-anzac-final.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20220128T024202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220319T030656Z UID:15603-1647766800-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market 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/bmi-maker-community-market-2/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220302T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20220302T004804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010339Z UID:16266-1646215200-1647784800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Exhibition of Works | Oaky and Ginger Upcycled 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-of-works-oaky-and-ginger-upcycled/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Exhibition ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/175099587_191865189262286_8462354857318695019_n-e1646206149256.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T103000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220222T120000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20211029T002157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010835Z UID:13619-1645525800-1645531200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | February 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/the-reading-room-february/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220213T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20210808T040000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T071857Z UID:11138-1644757200-1644766200@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Push All-Ages Tour | Mallrat + Ninajirachi | 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/the-push/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Externally Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AllAgesLogo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20211027T002244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010844Z UID:13552-1643121000-1643126400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | January 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/the-reading-room-january/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20220122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20211130T045553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T050242Z UID:14667-1642842000-1642860000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Book Sale Fundraiser 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/bmi-book-sale-fundraiser/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/book_sale_10_1_square-e1640068474344.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T190000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211218T230000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20211101T024622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024626Z UID:13718-1639854000-1639868400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:A Very Motown Christmas with Motor City Sounds 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/motown-christmas/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event,Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Website_Image-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211130T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211130T160000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20211027T013848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211104T234011Z UID:13579-1638282600-1638288000@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:The Reading Room | November 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/the-reading-room-november/ LOCATION:Soldiers Hill CBD | Pop-up\, 512 Macarthur Street\, Soldiers Hill\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Library ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/the-reading-room-event-header-final-e1640069925423.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211120T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20210621T014337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T010809Z UID:8354-1637398800-1637416800@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:BMI Maker & Community Market | Spring 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/bmi-maker-community-market-spring/ LOCATION:BMI – Minerva Space\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350 CATEGORIES:Art programs,BMI Produced Event,Culture,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/maker_image-e1628392488945.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T173000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20211119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260619T111917 CREATED:20211101T024250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T024250Z UID:13714-1637343000-1637348400@ballaratmi.org.au SUMMARY:Sparkling Wine Tasting Workshop with Dr Amie Brûlée 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/sparkling-workshop/ LOCATION:BMI – Humffray Room\, 117-119 Sturt Street\, Ballarat Central\, VIC\, 3350\, Australia CATEGORIES:BMI Produced Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ballaratmi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Wine_Pour.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR