"From Innovation to Impact: Women Founders Powering Global Deep Tech Through Scalable Ecosystems"
"From Innovation to Impact: Women Founders Powering Global Deep Tech Through Scalable Ecosystems"
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Session: From Innovation to Impact: Women Founders Powering Global Deep Tech Through Scalable Ecosystems
This panel embodies a powerful vision: empowering women to not just participate in technology, but to take the helm in its most transformative and commercially vital sectors: AI, Deep-Tech, Simulators, Digital Twins, and Immersive Tech/Haptics. The moderator and speakers are seasoned founders and ecosystem builders who have navigated the complexities of turning deep technical expertise into meaningful, scalable impact in traditionally male-dominated industries. Their passion is fueled by personal experiences—building innovative companies, commercializing groundbreaking ideas, and forging pathways in global markets while uplifting others along the way. They firmly believe that when founders harness robust innovation ecosystems, they can propel significant commercial success, establish sustainable enterprises, and ensure technology is a force for good, serving society with integrity and economic benefit. This session is a testament to their dedication to inspiring the next generation of women founders to lead with confidence, embrace a global perspective, and create technology that makes a real difference.Key Takeaways
- This panel showcases Australia’s next generation of women deep-tech founders — leaders who combine technical authority, commercial impact, and ecosystem thinking to shape a more inclusive and globally relevant future for technology.
- Empowering women to not just participate in technology, but to take the helm in its most transformative and commercially vital sectors: AI, Deep-Tech, Simulators, Digital Twins, and Immersive Tech/Haptics
- A virtual-first format is particularly powerful, as it democratises access, amplifies diverse voices across regions, and enables meaningful global collaboration.
- When founders harness robust innovation ecosystems, they can propel significant commercial success, establish sustainable enterprises, and ensure technology is a force for good, serving society with integrity and economic benefit.
- Inspiring the next generation of women founders to lead with confidence, embrace a global perspective, and create technology that makes a real difference
Bio
Moderator: Dr Samantha J Horseman, Global AI + Deep Tech Ecosystem LeaderBio:Dr. Samantha J. Horseman is a prominent global leader in deep technology, specializing in transforming advanced technologies into real-world applications. Her work focuses on developing AI-driven systems, immersive technologies, innovation ecosystems, and cultivating future-ready talent across health, defense, and industry on both national and international scales. Currently, Dr. Horseman leads HDR Innovation and Industry at James Cook University (JCU), where she connects academia, research development, and industry to foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem. With over 25 years of experience as an inventor, innovator, and entrepreneur at Aramco, she brings extensive knowledge in deep tech, particularly in human-machine interfaces, artificial intelligence, and business development across JCU campuses. Dr. Horseman’s mission is to cultivate exemplary researchers, next-generation innovators, and startup founders who can significantly contribute to economic growth and job creation in the region. To achieve this, she designs and implements various solutions and deliverables, including the IMPACT 10X AI simulator, the Founders-in-Residence portfolio (which has over 50 startups/SME with a combined company valuation exceeding $400 million and $150 million raised), the Venture Growth Consultancy, and the Lab 2 Market initiative. She also shares her insights and experiences through publications and speaking engagements. Dr. Horseman has an impressive deep-tech portfolio, featuring 60 granted patents that contribute to licensing and commercialization, along with 15 prototypes, 47 publications, and 25 awards at local, regional, and global levels. Additionally, she serves as a board member and Director of the Cairns AI Hub, a platform dedicated to connecting, promoting, and enhancing artificial intelligence capabilities across Queensland. Her recent leadership roles include Chairperson of the AI Consortium (AIC) and Vice President of the Australian Creative Electronics Society (ACES). Another innovative initiative she leads at JCU is the PhD@Work program, for which she has successfully generated over 30 expressions of interest in collaboration with the Graduate Research School administration and leadership team towards transforming the PhD experience that is meaningful and impactful for industry and society at large. An impressive achievement is her success in connecting the innovation value chain from research to funding (Lab2market) and, most recently, launching the JCU Alumni Angels Innovation Fund, endorsed by the Advancement Team, Vice Chancellor, and a very impressive Global Advisory Committee.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-samantha-j-horseman-880a2419/
Speaker 1: Dr Kranthi Addanki, AI + IT Researcher
Bio: Dr Addanki is a learning science enthusiast experimenting with ways to improve student performance using various digital technologies supported by teaching AI models. She works with educators to improve their instructional design in higher education. She explores cutting-edge learning management systems like Blackboard or Moodle and modifies teaching methods to meet the needs of each student. Her research includes Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Learning Analytics, Natural Language Processing, Digital Twins and Nudge technologies. She aims to contribute to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal for high-quality education for all.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kranthi-addanki-233347a1?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Speaker 2: Freesia Gaul,CEO, AI + Deep-Tech Entrepreneur (Next Gen)
Bio: Australian-Canadian founder. She runs the fastest-growing hardware community in Australia (ACES). She makes video games touchable, deferring at 19 to start her own company.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/freesiag?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Speaker 3: Hilary Watson, VC & Investor Ecosystem https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilarywatson?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
