Tech talk

By Nicole Williams
SANDOWN Racecourse was packed out on Thursday night for the South East Business Network’s (SEBN) 18th annual dinner.
Guests were welcomed by business network manager Sandra George, who said businesses in the south-east were in challenging times.
“It looks like we’re going to be going up and down for some time,” she said.
“Special people and special companies will see the area pull through.”
Albert Goller, chairman and managing director of Siemens, impressed many at the dinner with his comments on the future of Australia’s manufacturing industry.
Mr Goller wowed the crowd with suggestions to ensure Australia remained competitive in the world market.
“Australia is not only a lucky country, we are one of the most diverse countries in the world,” he said.
“If we tackle the challenges, and we are in the best position to do so, Australia could export technology or ideas to the rest of the world.”
Mr Goller urged local businesses of all sizes to focus on productivity and not to miss opportunities to innovatively tackle challenges.
“Large companies are not always the smartest companies,” he said.
“Don’t miss any opportunities to build new industries.”
Jamie Sturgess from Macpherson and Kelley Lawyers presented Mr Goller with a gift of appreciation but not before suggesting he run for Prime Minister, an idea backed by many other diners.