Harbouring Innovation: SXSW Sydney, AI and Divergent Thinking

<p>Collating every part of my SXSW Sydney seems like a monumental undertaking, but it only feels right to start with the &ldquo;My Deal&rdquo; program, one of my favourite parts of the year at Mantel. As an alternative to the traditional performance review and bonus structure that&rsquo;s more specifically tailored, we&rsquo;re challenged to brainstorm ways to help improve ourselves as Mantelorians, whether investing in new computer hardware, taking extra parental leave, or getting support for personal projects.</p> <p>When I had my fourth Mantel anniversary in April 2023, it didn&rsquo;t take me long to decide what I wanted. I&rsquo;d spent 10 days at SXSW Austin back in 2017, which, as a graduate engineer at the time, opened a whole world of possibilities before me. What was possible in the world of tech? How far could I take what I&rsquo;d learnt in my career?</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@mitchelljamesdavis/harbouring-innovation-sxsw-sydney-ai-and-divergent-thinking-bf229558c1b8"><strong>Visit Now</strong></a></p>