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Set the Standard with Shannen Brown

by Jamal Waqar and Shannen Brown

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Standards Australia has launched a new podcast called ‘Set the Standard.’ We speak with industry experts and leaders to gain insights into current and emerging industries and technologies to better understand the role of standards in empowering the Australian community.

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Episodes

  1. Are Australians sacrificing safety for savings?

    As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, many Australians are unknowingly taking risks in the search for cheaper deals, especially when shopping online or buying from overseas retailers. New research from Standards Australia reveals a confronting reality: although more than 80% of Australians…

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  2. Setting the Standard for a more equitable future

    Welcome to another episode of the Set the Standard podcast! Today, we have the privilege of hosting three formidable leaders: Tracey Gramlick, Chair of the Board at Standards Australia, Dr. Marlene Kanga AO, Director of the Board at Standards Australia, and Emma Harrington, CEO of Standards...

  3. The Clash of Generations

    In collaboration with the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), Standards Australia's recorded its first ever live and interactive Set the Standard podcast session during the ISO Annual Meeting hosted by Standards Australia. Join our host Shannen Brown as she sits down with...

  4. Building a global Quantum Industry: Explaining, Scaling and Standardising Quantum Technologies.

    In this episode Associate Professors’ Nathan Langford and Simon Devitt, co-authors of Standards Australia's Quantum whitepaper series, join our host Shannen Brown, to discuss quantum technology and draw upon some of its most exciting applications, demystifying quantum technology for listeners...

  5. Bridging the Digital Divide in the Engineering and Construction Sector

    In this episode, Shannen sat down with Adam Stingemore, General Manager of Engagement and Communications at Standards Australia, Eric Bugeja, Chairperson of BuildingSMART Australasia and Simon Vaux, CEO of DEOS Digital to delve into digital engineering and the current state of play in the...

  6. AI Concepts, Terminology, and the AI Lifecycle.

    On today's episode, Shannen is joined by Ali Akbari, Member of Standards Australia’s AI committee IT-043, Judy Slatyer, Lead for the CSIRO’s National AI Think Tank and adviser to Data61, Lyria Bennett Moses, Director of the UNSW Allens Hub for Technology, Law and Innovation and Soraya Selinger,...

  7. The Metaverse: Navigating Standards and Risks

    On today's episode I am excited to be joined by Dr Catriona Wallace and Kareen Riley-Takos to deep dive into the Metaverse, a virtual world that enables users to explore new places, interact with others, and experience new things in an immersive digital environment. With the rise of virtual and...

  8. Paving the way - the role of standards in facilitating recycled content in roads

    In this episode of Set the Standard, Shannen Brown is joined by Suzanne Toumbourou, CEO of the Australian Council of Recycling, Steve Morriss founder and Head of Circular Economy at Close of the Loop and Stephanie Groves, Strategic Initiatives Officer and Circular Economy lead at Standards...

  9. Digital Twin: Paving the Way for a Connected Future

    On this episode we are joined by the co-authors of Standards Australia recently released 'Digital Twin and Standards' whitepaper, Adam Beck and Gavin Cotterill. We are also joined by George Sfinas, our ICT Engagement Manager at Standards Australia. We discuss the current state of play for Digital...

  10. Innovating in the Age of Disruption

    Our host Shannen Brown sat down with Mike Wood, the Principal for Telstra’s Electromagnetic Energy (EME) Strategy, Governance and Risk Management program, Kareen Riley-Takos, General Manager of Operations at Standards Australia, and Summer Lamont our Strategic Initiatives Officer to discuss the...

  11. What would a world without standards look like?

    Have you ever wondered what a world without standards would look like? Or why it is important that standards are built for all and not a one size fits all? In this upcoming episode of the Set the Standard podcast, host Shannen Brown speaks with ISO president Ulrika Francke and Standards…

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  12. The future of Hydrogen and Standards with Dr Alan Finkel.

    Shannen is joined by Dr. Alan Finkel, who was the former chief scientist of Australia from 2016 to 2020, where he led the national electricity market review, the development of the national hydrogen strategy and the panel that advises the Australian government on the 2020 low emissions…

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About this show

Standards Australia has launched a new podcast called ‘Set the Standard.’ We speak with industry experts and leaders to gain insights into current and emerging industries and technologies to better understand the role of standards in empowering the Australian community.

Hosted by

Jamal Waqar and Shannen Brown

Produced by Darcy Milne

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Set the Standard with Shannen Brown have?

Set the Standard with Shannen Brown has 12 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on July 8, 2024.

What is Set the Standard with Shannen Brown about?

Standards Australia has launched a new podcast called ‘Set the Standard.’ We speak with industry experts and leaders to gain insights into current and emerging industries and technologies to better understand the role of standards in empowering the Australian community.

How often does Set the Standard with Shannen Brown release new episodes?

Set the Standard with Shannen Brown publishes about every 64 days, based on its 12 episodes since August 2022.

Who hosts Set the Standard with Shannen Brown?

Set the Standard with Shannen Brown is created and hosted by Jamal Waqar and Shannen Brown.
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