Think Canberra

To help you develop the most relevant, interesting and engaging business event possible, many of Canberra’s influential and internationally respected research organizations, academic and cultural institutions partner with the Canberra Convention Bureau.
This partnership is conducted under the banner “Think Canberra” through the Research and Learning Group.
The Research and Learning Group (RALIG) seeks to build on Canberra’s worldwide reputation for leading innovation and research. RALIG has specifically come together to assist in bid proposals, add value to business events, and enable event organisers direct access to the latest research projects being conducted in Canberra’s tertiary institutions.
Through RALIG, the Bureau ensures you tap into Canberra’s enormous wealth of fascinating guest speakers, exciting and relevant venues and memorable tours.

RALIG Members:

Dr Sue Meek, Chief Executive,
Australian Academy of Science

Associate Professor Patrick McArdle, Campus Dean,
Australian Catholic University

Mr Tim Kelly, Manager, Performance Research Centre,
Australian Institute of Sport

Professor Michael Cardew-Hall, Pro Vice Chancellor, Innovation & Advancement,
Australian National University

Ms Linda Ferguson, Assistant Director, Branch Head Public Programs,
Australian War Memorial

Mr Ian Drayton, Executive Director, Business Development and Industry Engagement,
Canberra Institute of Technology

Mr Cris Kennedy, Director,
CSIRO Discovery

TBA
Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House

Ms Heather Millard, Manager, Marketing and Communications,
National Film and Sound Archive

Ms Michelle Carden, Director, Safety & Security Business Team (Defence, Surveillance & Business Security)
National Information Communication Technology Australia

Ms Anne-Marie Schwirtlich, Director-General,
National Library of Australia

Ms Trish Kirkland, Commercial Manager,
National Museum of Australia

Professor Frances Shannon, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research,
University of Canberra

Ms Lisa Morisset, Development Manager, Office of the Rector,
UNSW @ ADFA

Contact
Lyn Eiszele
THINK CANBERRA Manager
P: 02 6247 7500
E: lyn.eiszele@canberraconvention.com.au