Jane Knight Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

AgriFutures Australia is one of 15 Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) that service the Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) needs of Australian rural industries. My role is responsible for identifying and responding to emerging national challenges and opportunities which impact the Australian agricultural sector. I engage with the global agrifood innovation stakeholders to deliver programs that will future-proof Australian rural industries and ensure Australia is a leader in accessing, adopting, developing and exporting agrifood technologies and innovation.I am responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships with senior officials at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), National Farmers’ Federation (NFF), all research and development organisations (RDCs), to identify and address national rural sector challenges and opportunities through collaborative research and development projects.I have been the project lead on the following collaborative projects: Alternative energy for Australian agriculture, the diesel transition Anaerobic digester trials - Sustainability Victoria grant, Global outlook for on-farm inputs, First Nations perspective in agriculture, Environment and social lending, Carbon tax at border for Australian agriculture

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Key projects:- Cooling the City Sensor program. Outcomes: Installation of mirco-climate sensors and development of dashboard to access data. Data revealed the most effective cooling intervention to assist with future decision making.- Testbed 1: Argyle Square - A space to trial emerging technologies including 5G and IoT. Outcomes: Successfully launched a testbed focusing on tech and human centred design to create a positive future for Melbourne. This involved almost 30 external partners including Amazon Web Services, Telstra, RMIT, Uni Melb, Phoria and Meshed.- Data in the Park - Argyle Square. Outcomes: Creation of a digital twin. Installation of devices including micro-climate sensors, motion sensors and pedestrian counters to capture and deliver data. Establishment of a visual dashboard.- Emerging Technology Testbed - Reimagining the City Challenge – We asked entrepreneurs, individuals, universities, researchers, startups and established organisations to pitches ideas on how they might contribute to bringing life back into the city.- Argyle Square Digital Twin

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The Smart City Office was created in 2015 to drive Melbourne’s data-led vision and culture and unite skilled citizens to facilitate the future for the people and the city. The Smart City Office was made up of Geographic Information Systems, Open Data, Knowledge and Strategy and Research. My role was to work with the senior management across the branch to develop a strategic communications plan that would inform and engage citizens in our future city. I also worked with the Melbourne Knowledge Week Lead to develop a five-year growth strategy for Melbourne Knowledge Week.

Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne Knowledge Week a 7-day innovation and technology festival that explores the exciting opportunities and tackles the urgent challenges to help shape the future of Melbourne.My key responsibilities included management of a team of people to develop and deliver a digital focused, multi-channel, communications plan (including web development) with objectives of creating awareness, engagement and driving action; Budget management; Management of external agency to develop the creative brand identity. Outcomes: increased attendance by 160%, increased unique website visits by 220% with average time on site 3:17, a unique social media reach of 1,2 million and 57% increase in Facebook followers.

Caddie Magazine is an independent publication that captures the rare and authentic stories for, from and surrounding the world of golf.

St Kilda

Cummins&Partners is Australia's leading independent, creative, media agency. With a full service offering, Cummins&Partners develops brand platforms that gives brands an enduring and continual voice.Mumbrella Independent Agency of the Year 2016Mumbrella Full Service Agency of the Year 2016Mumbrella Agency of the Year 2016Key clients: Asahi Premium Beverages, Food Innovation Australia, Simplot (Lean Cuisine), Specsavers, Australian Red Cross Blood Service and Tennis Australia.

South Melbourne

Mollison Communications is the leading specialist in providing innovative and strategic marketing and publicity services to the very best in live entertainment, attractions and performing arts across Australia/NZ.Key clients: Cirque du Soleil, St Petersburg Ballet Theatre, National Association of Visual Arts, National Institute of Circus Arts and Spiegelworld.

Melbourne, Australia

AHL is one of Australia’s premier entertainment, hospitality and leisure companies. Bell City is a conference and events centre, housing a multitude of brands including three tiers of accommodation, long-term residences, restaurants & bars and resort facilities. Reported to the General Manager and Sales & Marketing Manager

North Melbourne

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is a world-class event, attracting a variety of artists from around the globe and showcasing their talent in Melbourne’s best music venues. The Festival spans over ten days in June each year.

South Melbourne

Dig Marketing Group is a strategic marketing and brand communications agency working with premium drinks and specialty food producers, restaurateurs and leisure, hospitality & charity groups.Key clients: Brown Brothers, King Island Dairy, Starlight Foundation, Dan Murphy’s, Voyager Estate and Mandala Wines.

Guadalajara Area, Mexico

Casa de Incentivos y Grupos is a tourism and events provider based in Guadalajara, Mexico

St Kilda, Melbourne

The City of Port Phillip is a Local Government organisation encompassing the southern inner city suburbs of Melbourne. This council plays a large role in bringing some of the city’s largest cultural events to life.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Swain Tours is a tourism wholesaler, specialising in providing custom vacations to the world's most remarkable destinations.

Master Of Marketing

Attended 2014 European Study Tour - Based in Aarhus, Denmark

Bachelor Of Business, Events / Tourism Management

Vce

Yr 7 - 10