Biography:

David is the Program Convenor at Griffith University, QCA South Bank Campus for the Master of Digital Design and Hons, an industry targeted degree. His main areas of interest include Digital Strategies (Business, Education and Community) plus Advanced Interactive Design. A few of his past activities include: Patron, Gold Coast Theatre Alliance (40 theatres)(2000-), Australian ATOM Award||(Tertiary); Mayne Australian Multimedia Award; Chair: Art in Public Places GCCC; Manager: Gold Coast Schoolies 1999; Gold Coast Film Industry Committee 2000-2002; Cultural Coordinator GCCC 1996-2002, Griffith University Multimedia Research Incubator, 2002-20032, Director Strut Media 2002-; Arts Infrastructure Consultancy SA Dept of Tourism; Consultant: Building Better Cities, Mackay Urban Consolidation Project; Director, Hahndorf Academy Public Art Gallery and Museum 1988-1991, Board of Management, Central Regional Cultural Authority(SA), Outstanding Young Australian Award for Arts (SA and NT) (1985), Member, SA Premier’s Trade Mission, Multiple Visual Art awards.

Presentations:

• Inspiring Australia’s Digital Engagement Sessions: Are you a Digital Optimist or Pessimist? Discover the top 15 methods to get you out of trouble and into the digital power seat