Watch our BiiG Conference 2021 keynote: Why we need a robust social R&D system

On February 17, 2021, our CEO Carolyn Curtis and chief innovation officer Chris Vanstone presented a keynote at the BiiG Network Public Sector Conference in Brisbane.


24 March 2021


By the TACSI team

Watch the keynote

Their keynote illustrated some of the great successes and persistent frustrations of what we’ve learned about the ‘social piece’ in public problem solving, and why putting it front and centre – including the need for a more effective and robust social R&D system – is vital to make sure this time of transition allows everyone to live their best lives.

 
Carolyn presenting at BiiG 2021
CEO Carolyn Curtis and chief innovation officer Chris Vanstone at the BiiG Network Public Sector Conference in Brisbane

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