The ARC Industrial Transformation Research Hub for Future Digital Manufacturing proudly presents: 

The Three-Minute Challenge

You are invited

Join us online to celebrate women driving transformation in digital manufacturing. Hear from inspiring women leaders in STEMM at different career stages, working at the forefront of:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Digital Twin Technologies
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Industry Innovation and Education
  • Responsible Data Management
  • Human-Centred Digital Transformation

Discover how these experts are solving real-world challenges, driving innovation, and shaping the future of Australian manufacturing. Learn why being ready to talk about your work is essential for leadership, securing funding, building collaborations, advancing your career, or simply taking your place in the conversation.

Hosted By

Dr Faten (Faye) Zaibak, Chief Operating Officer, ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub

Speakers

  • Sharbani Dhar – Director, DotInfinity
    An industry leader driving AI-enabled innovation and human-centred digital transformation across diverse sectors.

  • Professor Helen Huang – Discipline Leader, Data Science, University of Queensland & Program Leader in AI, ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub
    A leading researcher advancing data-driven systems, analytics, and intelligent technologies for next-generation digital manufacturing.

  • Dr Kaneez Fizza – Postdoctoral Fellow, ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub, Swinburne University of Technology
    An emerging researcher applying IoT, AI, and advanced analytics to enhance smart manufacturing, industrial processes, and data-driven operations.

  • Professor Shazia Sadiq – Deputy Head of School, Strategic Partnerships and Professor of Computer Science, University of Queensland
    A research and education leader specialising in responsible data management, scalable curation, bias mitigation, and enabling agile, data-driven organisations.

Each speaker will have three minutes to address:

  • Why research and innovation matter
  • The real-world challenges they are tackling
  • The future direction of digital manufacturing

Click here for Biographies

Open Discussion

Great talks motivate the audience and create opportunities for engagement, networking, and collaboration.

Following the talks, join an engaging discussion chaired by Professor Dimitrios Georgakopoulos, Director of the ARC Future Digital Manufacturing Hub, exploring:

  • Career challenges and breakthroughs
  • Insights into the future of AI and digital manufacturing
  • Advice for the next generation considering a career in the sector

Event Details

Friday 6 March 2026

1.00pm – 2.00pm AEDT

Online: Link provided on registration

Further information: digitalmanufacturing@swinburne.edu.au

Click Here to Register

We look forward to seeing you there!

Are you a student looking to be inspired, a community member eager to celebrate, empower and support women in STEMM, or an industry or academic professional seeking insights into the latest developments in digital manufacturing?