The Edge of Possibility: Inside QUT’s Innovation Frontier

9am – 3pm AEST, 13 May 2026 ‐ 6 hours

Masterclass

This is a special experience reserved for PWN Members of 10+ years, by invitation only.

Offering a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective, this experience invites you into the future at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)—one of Australia’s most dynamic research environments. Here, discovery meets application, as researchers operate at the intersection of science, technology, and society. 

Through close collaboration with industry and community, QUT is transforming breakthrough ideas into tangible, real-world impact, shaping the future in ways few have the opportunity to witness firsthand.

This masterclass explores:

Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

• Autonomous marine robotics restoring the Great Barrier Reef, AI systems exploring Antarctica, and next‑generation robotics shaping environmental stewardship

Climate & Energy

• Innovations in extracting critical minerals for next‑generation batteries, and technologies accelerating the global transition to cleaner, more resilient energy systems

Water & Environmental Systems

• Breakthroughs in water security, including PFAS elimination, AI‑enabled monitoring of water systems, and technologies transforming waste streams into energy and nutrients

Health & Bioengineering

• A fully implantable artificial heart, pioneering surgical interventions for children with scoliosis, and advances in biofabrication exploring the future of 3D‑printed organs

*Onsite schedule and sequencing may change.