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Royal Society of NSWEngineering the Future1330th Ordinary General Meeting and Open Lecture of the Royal Society of NSW — 2 April 2025
"Engineering the Future"
Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte FRS FRSE FAA FIEEE
NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer
State Government of New South Wales
https://www.royalsoc.org.au/events/1330th-ogm-and-open-lecture/
The presentation commences at 01:36
Timing Marks:
00:00:00 Introduction: Emeritus Professor Christina Slade FRSN, President, Royal Society of NSW
00:01:36 Presentation: Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte
00:43:14 Audience Q&A: moderated by Emeritus Professor Christina Slade
01:07:52 Vote of Thanks: Emeritus Professor Christina Slade
01:09:27 Meeting Close
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