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Digital Marketing and Suicide Prevention Summit 2024
Nov
12
9:00am - 5:00pm
Conference or Symposium
An international summit bringing the world’s medical and marketing experts together to advance knowledge and reduce suicide.
Location
Lecture Theatre 1, Melbourne Business School
200 Leicester Street Carlton, VIC 3053
(Registration and arrival coffee starts at 08:30 AM)
Welcome to the Digital Marketing and Suicide Prevention Summit!
This event will bring together experts in consumer psychology, digital marketing and mental health with the ultimate aim of advancing knowledge and reducing suicide rates.
Participants will hear expert talks and be involved in discussions on:
- How to use digital marketing techniques to identify at-risk individuals online
- At-risk suicide individual identification and online targeting using persuasion
- Social media and youth suicide
- Artificial intelligence and message personalisation
With keynotes by:
- Mr. Jiro Ito - a psychiatric social worker at OVA Japan - who will discuss the origins of using Google Ads for suicide prevention.
- The Wavemaker Team - one of the globe’s leading digital marketing agencies - who will discuss how to develop a multiplatform strategy to reach individuals in distress.
- Dr. Roisin McNaney - a digital health researcher at Monash University and the director of CSIRO Next Generation of Graduates in AI in Mental Health program - who will discuss the responsible innovation of AI in mental health.
Other speakers include:
- Ms. Jennifer Waltmon - lived-experience advisor and suicide prevention researcher, Suicide Prevention Australia.
- Dr. Brent Coker - viral and digital marketing expert, University of Melbourne.
- Dr. Sandersan Onie - suicide prevention researcher, Black Dog Institute.
- Dr. Louise La Sala - suicide prevention researcher, Orygen.
The event is free and lunch will be provided. However, registration is essential.
Please register through our Eventbrite page at the following link, and click on the “General Admission” ticket.
Whether you’re a marketing professional, mental health advocate, or simply interested in making a difference, this summit is for you. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and drive positive change. See you there!
If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Febriana (febriana.wisnuwardani@unimelb.edu.au)
Content warning: This summit will contain references to and discussions about suicide, suicide prevention, and self-harm, which may be distressing for some people.
If you need support or to speak to someone, the following services are available 24 hours a day:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
The Future of Education
Nov
13
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Seminar or Forum
As part of Melbourne Connect’s The Future Of series, The Future of Education offers an engaging exploration of the evolving educational landscape. This thought-provoking research showcase will feature insights from leading experts and thought leaders, emphasising the urgent need for new educational models and outcomes that address the diverse needs of contemporary learners.
At the event, panellists will delve into the transformative potential of Generative AI and its implications for teaching and learning. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on demonstrations of AI applications, offering practical insights into how technology can be harnessed to enhance the educational experience.
In a world where the existing educational paradigm often leaves many students underserved, The Future of Education will confront critical questions that challenge the status quo: Should we redefine the purpose of education beyond merely preparing individuals for the workforce? How can we ensure that the integration of Generative AI enriches learning experiences without undermining critical thinking skills and creativity?
With a diverse panel of experts, interactive discussions, and a focus on innovative teaching methodologies, this event promises to inspire educators, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the future of learning. Engage in a vital conversation aimed at redefining education to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving society, fostering a more inclusive and effective educational system for all.
The Future of 2024 series is presented in partnership with Lendlease.
