Deep Tech Lands In The Hunter
Keynote · 10:15 – 10:45am · Learn stage
What does it take to turn world-class aerospace and deep-tech expertise into real outcomes for a region?
After 27 years at Boeing leading global technology strategy, research partnerships and advanced manufacturing initiatives, Dr Bill Lyons is now focused on the Hunter. In this keynote he shares practical lessons from building industry–university collaborations at scale — and how those lessons can accelerate local capability in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy and beyond.
A clear-eyed look at how deep tech moves from global labs to regional impact.
Speaker: Dr Bill Lyons, Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry and Engagement, University of Newcastle
