In particular:

1. Outline a common vision and industry goals
2. Articulate a way forward to achieve the vision, including priority issues to be addressed (including, but not limited to, access, skills, funding, innovation and infrastructure needs)
3. Propose ways to build stakeholder engagement and commitment in delivering long-term digital industry sector needs
4. Identify drivers for, and barriers to, growth and innovation in the industry
5. Develop recommendations and rationale of the strategies and actions proposed to be undertaken by industry, industry associations, educational and research institutions, and government to encourage growth of the local digital economy
6. Identify key performance indicators, progress and outcome metrics, clear benchmarks and timeframes

If you like more information on the Hunter DiGiT or your organisation would like to help, please just email Gordon@digitalnewcastle.com.au.

The expo, which is the largest of its kind in the area, offers a range of resources for those looking to invest time and resource in new digital technologies with more than 30 exhibitors on hand to share their local knowledge and expertise.

Where? Newcastle Panthers

When? November 30th 2012

• Raise awareness of Hunter DiGiT’s new digital vision
• Gather support from key regional stakeholders such as political, governmental, business, cultural and academia
• Provide information and education about the digital economy, new technology trends and digital technologies
• Raise awareness of the opportunities new the digital economy
• Raise the profile of Newcastle as an emerging digital economy

Who should attend the Summit? Simple. Anyone who is interested in the Region’s digital economy including broadband infrastructure representatives, government and business leaders, small business, creative and technology entrepreneurs with interest in emerging digital opportunities and solutions to barriers to investment and economic development prospects.

7.30 – 8.00 Registration + Breakfast

8.00 – 8.15 Official Launch & Welcome

8.15 – 9.15 Panel Discussion – Why embracing digital is important to our region

9.15 – 10.00 Registration general public & exhibition time

10.00 – 10.30 Morning Tea + Demonstration Gold Sponsor

10.30 – 11.30 Panel – Gov 2.0 Looking to the future

11.30 – 1.30 Break & Expo + Demonstration Gold Sponsor

1.30 – 2.30 Panel – Today’s new business model

2.30 – 3.30 Panel – How to market to the World

3.30 – 4.00 Afternoon Tea + Demonstration Gold Sponsor

4.00 – 5.00 Panel – Cool Online Tools for business