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The Explainer Series is about exploring the questions we’re all asking.With global conflict, shifting alliances, and escalating crises dominating headlines, it’s easy to wonder — is the world more unstable than ever? Or, are we simply more exposed to every flashpoint, everywhere? This talk will explore what international law actually is, how it works, and whether it still holds power in shaping diplomacy, justice and global accountability.The Explainer SeriesThe Explainer Series is a space for thoughtful conversations with people who really know their stuff, sharing insights and context so we can better navigate the big and small questions in our lives.From international law and cryptocurrency to climate change, gut health and space junk, these talks bring ideas, trends and debates into focus, helping us form our own understanding, guided by curiosity and expertise.There’s no spin and no hype, just experts helping us think more clearly about the world around us.The Explainer Series is generously supported by Gina Fairfax AC and Tim Fairfax AC through the Queensland Library Foundation.Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.Please consult our conditions of entry before making your booking.We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.

Tarot cards are visual stories about change, transformation and key stages that shape our lives. In this hands on workshop, you will draw on the symbolism of tarot archetypes – beginnings, thresholds, loss, and renewal, to create your own symbolic artworks that capture your relationship with life, death and the in-between. Across two workshops you will be guided through the process of creating digital designs through to a printed outcome that can adorn your home, capturing those key moments of your life story. This workshop takes place over two days, Saturday 5 May and Saturday 23 May. You are expected to attend both sessions, as they build upon each other. This event runs in conjunction with Dearly Departed: death in life, State Library's exhibition exploring mortality through history, art and personal stories. Attendees are encouraged to explore the exhibition before or after the activation to engage more deeply with its themes and artworks. This event forms part of Dearly Departed: death in life and engages with themes of death, dying, grief and remembrance. This event may contain photographs, videos and recordings of people who have since passed, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Meet LYRO Robotics, the tech innovators rethinking how we pick, pack and protect fresh produce from paddock to plate. Their smart robots combine machine vision, grasping and AI decision-making to tackle one of the toughest problems in agrifood: delicate handling at scale.Join us for a conversation with LYRO's leadership team as they unpack their journey from university start-up to global exporter – and how Australian technology is shaping the next generation of automation.Dr Nicole Robinson, CEO and Co-Founder, LYRO RoboticsNicole leads a team of talented engineers, researchers, and business professionals who share her vision of transforming the food supply chain with innovative and sustainable solutions. She oversees the strategic direction, product development, and customer relations of the company.Nicole is committed to advancing the field of artificial intelligence and human-robot teams through roles including Advisor to the National AI Centre and a University Lecturer at Monash University.Prof Peter Corke, Chief Roboticist, LYRO RoboticsPeter is a researcher, educator and writer in robotics and robotic vision. His research interests include visual-control of robots and the application of robots to problems such as large-scale environmental monitoring and agriculture. Peter has just been awarded the Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award in the Education category — the highest honour in the field of robotics.The conversation will be facilitated by Prof Michael Milford, Director of the QUT Centre for RoboticsThis event is presented as part of World Science Festival BrisbaneImage: Ai generated About Game ChangersGame Changers invites innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. This is your chance to ask how entrepreneurs and business leaders build companies, reinvent themselves, inspire teams, and envision success.Game Changers is a Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame initiative presented by State Library of Queensland and QUT.AccessibilityIf you require accessible seating options please call 3842 9827 or email creativeproduction@slq.qld.gov.auAuslan interpretation has been planned for this event.Photography and Videography NoticeThis event will be photographed and filmed, and the resulting content may be shared online to promote the State Library of Queensland and its partners.By attending, you consent to the State Library capturing and using images or videos that may include you.If you prefer not to be photographed or filmed, you are still very welcome to attend. Please contact our Events team in advance at creativeproduction@slq.qld.gov.au or inform a staff member upon arrival, and we will ensure your preferences are respected.Can't join us in person?The conversation will not be live streamed but will be recorded. You will be able to watch the entire conversation after the event here.Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events.We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement. The views expressed by the speakers are their own and the promotion of products/services is not endorsed by State Library.