Join us for a fascinating Learning Lunch with Glen Willoughby as he takes us behind the scenes of one of humanity's greatest adventures - the exploration of space.
Drawing on a decade of experience working alongside NASA, Glen shares the remarkable stories, breakthroughs, challenges, and lessons that emerge when people dare to tackle problems that have never been solved before. From space exploration and technological innovation to the power of curiosity, collaboration, and human ingenuity, this is a rare opportunity to gain insight into the thinking that drives some of the world's most ambitious missions.
Known for his engaging storytelling style, Glen makes complex ideas accessible and entertaining, weaving together real-world examples, personal experiences, and thought-provoking reflections on what it means to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Whether you have a lifelong fascination with space, an interest in science and innovation, or simply enjoy hearing extraordinary stories of human achievement, this promises to be a memorable and inspiring session.
Date:
This Learning Lunch is on Tuesday 16th June from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm and includes lunch.
About the expert

Glen Willoughby
Glen Willoughby is a technology and digital transformation leader with experience across healthcare, global manufacturing, infrastructure and digital technology sectors. He served as Chief Information Officer across a number of District Health Boards, leading large-scale digital transformation and technology-enabled change. More recently Glen has worked internationally, including initiatives linked with Silicon Valley and collaborations with NASA, focusing on the practical adoption of artificial intelligence, advanced analytics and emerging digital technologies within complex organisations.
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