EACCI Tech Talks. Turning Ideas Into Impact: AI, Startups & Scaleups
Join EACCI for a night of networking and a panel discussion on Wednesday, May 14th, at 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Microsoft Reactor Sydney.
Join Estonian Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (EACCI) for a night of networking and a panel discussion on Wednesday, May 14th, at 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Microsoft Reactor Sydney (lvl 10, 11 York St, Sydney NSW 2000).
Our speakers will delve into subjects such as AI, Startups and Cross-Border Business Growth with a particular focus on recent trends, developments and Estonia’s remarkable achievements in these areas.
The evening wraps up with an opportunity for networking and connecting with fellow professionals.
Speakers:
- Merike Grünthal, Deputy Head of Mission at Estonian Embassy in Canberra
Merike Grünthal is an accomplished Estonian career diplomat with over two decades of experience in foreign service. Throughout her distinguished career, she has held various key roles advancing Estonia’s interests abroad. Currently, she serves as the Deputy Head of Mission at the Estonian Embassy in Canberra, where she plays a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations between Estonia and Australia.
- Lucinda Longcroft, Consultant of Innovation, AI and Digital Transformation
Lucinda is a seasoned global technology and innovation strategist with over three decades of international experience across Europe, Australia, and New York.
Her career encompasses 22 years in United Nations leadership roles handling complex intellectual property negotiations and time at Google navigating critical regulatory challenges. Lucinda passionately advocates for technology’s potential to drive economic growth and address societal challenges.
Currently, she focuses on AI governance and ensuring emerging technologies’ benefits are shared equitably across society.
- Daniel Spencer, Head of Partnerships at Sleek
Daniel is a passionate networker, mentor, and the Head of Partnerships at Sleek.com – Australia’s fastest-growing digital company secretary and accounting firm. His expertise lies in helping businesses start, grow, and scale in international markets.
Daniel’s career has spanned both the private and public sectors, including senior advisor roles with the Danish and Irish governments in their respective trade and investment divisions.
He sits on the board of numerous networking and industry groups across Australia, Singapore, and Europe. In Australia, he founded Professionals in International Trade (PIT) (www.pit.org.au), a professional network of trade and investment professionals who collectively represent the trade interests of more than 55 countries. In Singapore, Daniel sat on the board of AustCham and chaired AustCham’s SME & Startup Group.
Agenda:
5:00 PM Doors open
5:30 PM Presentations & Panel Discussion, followed by Q&A
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Networking
