International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences
ATSE is an active, founding member of CAETS.
The International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences (CAETS) consists of the national engineering Academies from around the world.
Through CAETS, Academies around the world collaborate on technology-related issues of global significance and maintain strong bilateral relations.
CAETS 2025: Generations
ATSE will host the other thirty-one members of the CAETS network for CAETS 2025: Generations.
ATSE has the privilege of serving on the board of CAETS in 2024, before holding the presidency in 2025. This provides a significant opportunity for the Academy to showcase Australia’s Science and Technology Capabilities to a slew of international partners, in conjunction to communicating issues of national priority.
Generations is the theme for the 2025 CAETS conference, which will bring together exceptional leaders in technology, engineering and applied science from around the world - a special event that looks back to move forward.
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CAETS 2025: Generations will bring together exceptional leaders in technology, engineering and applied science from around the world, in an event that asks speakers and delegates to cast their minds 50 years forward to describe how applied science, engineering and technology have built a sustainable world.
Generations by Sid Domic, 2024
“This artwork has been created for the International STEM symposium shaping a sustainable future in 50 years. The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering will gather their network of partners in Brisbane in 2025.
The theme of the gathering is called ‘Generations’ pointing out the importance of considering the past, in the present when creating for the future. As with each generation we evolve, technology is also evolving.
With this painting I like to acknowledge our Aboriginal ancestors and how they were connected with and understood country with intimate detail. As they cared for country, how they studied country and how they were a part of country. Their knowledges expanded to environmental sciences, engineering, marine biology, astronomy, health/healing, teaching/education.
Symbolised is the Brisbane river as the Academies’ meeting place in Meeanjin, Brisbane.
The sand goanna prints signify the totem animal of the traditional custodians of the Brisbane area, and their connection to country is depicted by the kangaroo prints. The Dari, a traditional headdress of the Torres Strait islander people represents their culture and different tribes. The turtle stands for the great significance of the ocean to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The sun and the Southern Cross are acknowledging Sky country above with the links to songlines here on land and the seasonal knowledge and understanding of country. The three circles are past, present and future timelines with the U-shapes representing our Elders and knowledge holders. The feature of the windmill is a signpost of change in the landscape representing the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energies. The digital circuit background layer was inspired by the different connectors which all meet up in the central console.
It reminds me of all the participants attending the conference. Coming from all corners of the world, each and everyone with their own stories, knowledges and experiences, gathered in the one place, engaging collectively to create action for a better future. Because only by acknowledging the past in the present, can we build this better future.”
Sid Domic, Kalkatungu man
CAETS 2024 — Communication Prize
Mikaela Jade selected as Australia’s CAETS Communication Prize finalist 2024.
Congratulations to Mikaela Jade FTSE, CEO of Indigital, for being selected as Australia’s lead entrant into the international Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Science (CAETS) Communication Prize.
The Indigital video showcases the way they are using digital technologies to learn Indigenous heritage, and the use of First Nations culture to teach digital skills. The CAETS Communication Prize aims to highlight examples of engineering and technological science innovation addressing major challenges in our society.
Indigital aims to create a culturally-inclusive digital future for all. They are building digital skills and cultural connection through a number of student and teacher-focused programs for schools. ATSE is excited to be putting forward this example of Traditional Knowledge to represent Australian technological science and engineering innovation on the world stage.
Professor Guan Yeoh’s video introducing the fire-resistant paint he and his team developed has also been selected as an Australian entrant in the Prize. The FSA Firecoat paint is the world’s leading paint providing extreme fire protection, helping to safeguard homes and buildings at risk from bushfires.
