NAB Digital Next

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NAB Digital Next is a National Australia Bank podcast on the rise of the digital economy. Hosted by NAB Executive Brad Carr, the monthly podcast brings in the view of global leaders to discuss a range of trends that are changing the lives of consumers around the world such as open data, digital ID, digital skills of the future and much more.

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December 18, 202444 min

Emerging Trends : The Rise of Quantum Computing

In the final episode of NAB Digital Next for 2024, host Brad Carr speaks with Steve Suarez on the rise of Quantum Computing. A specialist in Quantum, Steve was previously the Global Head of Innovation at HSBC and is now the Founder and CEO of HorizonX Consulting (www.horizonxc.com) It’s a fascinating episode that explores: • Balancing the now and the future • Opportunities and challenges with the rise of Quantum • Future of the space economy, climate resistant crops and supply change optimisation • Launch of the Quantum innovation index Listen to the full episode on SoundCloud, Spotify or Apple Podcast.

December 11, 202443 min

Innovations in health and energy efficiency

In the latest episode of NAB Digital Next, host Brad Carr speaks with Ben Gill GAICD, MBA, Affil.AIRAH. Ben is the CEO of Plasma Shield, a company delivering cutting edge technology to deliver cleaner air and smarter energy use solutions; highlighting some of the ground breaking innovation technology originating from South Australia. In an inspiring and hopeful discussion, the episode explores: • Need for safer air, in particular for people who are immunocompromised • Patented technology for cleanest air in the world • Applying lessons learnt from historical breakthroughs in health • How we can have both cleaner air and reduced emissions • An exciting new patent coming soon https://plasmashield.com.au/ https://www.saferairproject.com/ Listen to the full episode on SoundCloud, Spotify or Apple Podcast.

November 27, 202444 min

Future of emerging trends – consumers’ own AI agents

In the latest episode of NAB Digital Next, host Brad Carr speaks with Professor Carsten Murawski about considerations for a near future world when consumers will have their own AI agents (bots). Professor Murawski is a Decision Scientist at University of Melbourne and Director at the Centre for Brain, Mind and Markets. The episode explores: • How to improve decision making by leveraging technology including AI agents • Developing trust with AI agents https://vimeo.com/264224691/a2eb75f694?share=copy • Creating easy and accessible digital design Listen to the full episode on SoundCloud, Spotify or Apple Podcast

November 14, 202430 min

How customers can benefit from digital ID

In the latest episode of NAB Digital Next, host Brad Carr speaks with Andrew Black, Managing Director of ConnectID, an initiative of Australian Payments Plus. ConnectID is an Australian owned digital trust network, that allows individuals to use existing partners – such as banks – to verify themselves (for example, when being served at a bar or applying for a rental). The episode explores: • ConnectID’s journey as it marks significant growth during its first year of operation • How Connect ID helps to limit the amount of data Australians have to share to prove their identity • How ConnectID can help reduce businesses risk and data footprint • The need for more education around ConnectID and its benefits • The need to collaborate better and faster together Listen to the full episode on SoundCloud, Spotify or Apple Podcast.