NGN ALTITUDE 

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT TO INDUSTRY LEADERS

Venue Sponsor: RMIT University 

APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED

NextGenNetwork's (NGN) ALTITUDE presents a unique and innovative opportunity for Australia’s future strategic leaders to share their ideas on shaping the industry, aligned with advanced technologies. 

In its 8th year this opportunity has provided a stage for students and graduates to present their pitch to the leaders of the industry on the future of Aviation, Aerospace and Space. 

Be a part of this fast-paced evening, presenting your 6-minute pitch to key industry professionals. As a future Aviation, Aerospace or Space leader, this could be the opportunity to make an impression on industry leaders in attendance, opening the door to the industry with a potential graduate role or internship. In demand skills include software engineering, and speciality engineering skills such as safety, security, human factors and design engineering.  

Future Leader Presenters & Topics 

1. Improve access to safe and reliable aviation for developing nations by reducing the cost burdens: such as Regional, International Travel and Medivac/Rescue/Disaster Response.

/ Allissa Li | Aircraft Structures Design Engineer at Airbus in Australia Pacific 

/ Xiaoyu Wu | Lecturer, School of Engineering and Built Environment - Aviation at Griffith University 

2. Digitalisation and Emerging Technologies: How could this support sectors such as Aerial Firefighting and EMS including drones, rotary and fixed wing aircraft. 

/ Manatsawee (San) Limprapuwiwattana | PhD student at RMIT University 

/ Anh Tuan (Tony) Tran | Research Fellow at RMIT University 

3. Environmental Sustainability: Considerations for implementing electric aircraft and vehicles to airport environments both regional and commercial such as infrastructure and safety requirements.

/ Vaishnavi Sundaramurthy | Graduate Engineer at the Department of Defence 

/ Jessica Walton | Air Traffic Controller at Airservices Australia 

JUDGES

/ Michael Edwards | Director at Boeing Research & Technology - Asia Pacific 

/ Paul Ferguson | Chief Executive Officer at Moorabbin Airport Corporation

/ Grant Williams | Technical Director, Airspace Mobility Solutions at Thales Australia 

FACILITATOR

/ Jason McHeyzer | National Director, Compliance at AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency), & Non-executive Board Director at Aviation/Aerospace Australia 

PRIZES

There will be one winner for each topic, and winners will join an exclusive lunch with: 
/ Michael Edwards | General Manager at Boeing Research & Technology Australia 

/ Sarah McSwiney | Senior Manager of Strategy and Operations for the Office of the Chief Engineer at Boeing Defence Australia & Chair of Aviation/Aerospace Australia 

AND

/ A ticket to the A22 Airspace Awards on 7 April 2022 at the Melbourne Museum 

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EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday 1 December 2021
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm AEDT
Where: RMIT University | Green Brain, Level 7, Building 16, 342 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

TICKETS
/ COMPLIMENTARY 

Venue note: This event may transition onto a virtual platform pending the easing of restrictions in Victoria. 

COVIDSafe Events 
Thank you for your consideration and understand of the point below, to ensure all guests comfort; 
/ If you feel unwell do not attend the event and advise A/AA as soon as possible 
/ Be aware of social distancing 
/ Sanitise regularly 
/ Check in with the venue QR code as required
/ Proof of your COVID-19 vaccination will be required 
/ Mask according to Government regulations and/or venue policy 
/ Full refunds will be made if you are unable to attend the event due to illness.