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Australia Strengthens Tech Ties in Southeast Asia at Tech Week

10/27/2025

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Australian delegation led by Professor Michelle Simmons of Silicon Quantum Computing attended Tech Week Singapore to strengthen partnerships with Southeast Asia.
They conducted over 60 business-matching meetings with major tech firms and scale-ups to pursue quantum computing and AI collaboration.
The mission highlighted Australia’s strengths in emerging technologies and regional innovation.
Professor Simmons stressed the need to showcase Australia’s capabilities and foster bilateral cooperation to boost growth for both nations.

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Australian delegation led by Professor Michelle Simmons of Silicon Quantum Computing attended Tech Week Singapore to strengthen partnerships with Southeast Asia.
They conducted over 60 business-matching meetings with major tech firms and scale-ups to pursue quantum computing and AI collaboration.
The mission highlighted Australia’s strengths in emerging technologies and regional innovation.
Professor Simmons stressed the need to showcase Australia’s capabilities and foster bilateral cooperation to boost growth for both nations.