Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Australia’s first computer

We would like to invite you to join us to celebrate

• the 75th anniversary of Australia’s first stored-program computer, CSIR Mk1 (later CSIRAC), which ran its first program in November 1949 and
• the 60th anniversary of the commencement of the computing service and network in 1964 (which became Csironet).

There will be a tour of the former Csironet building, followed by presentations in the Discovery Theatre. There will also be a Pioneers lunch offsite for those interested and a tour of Peter Hewseton’s computing artefacts.

Parking is available on North Science Rd, next to the public entrance of the Discovery Centre.

History

We thank Robert Bell who has compiled pages of CSIRO computing history, starting with the first computer in Chapter 1.

Agenda

9.15am

Meet at Reception Building 101 on arrival for sign in and to receive name badge.

9.30am

Tour of former Csironet building

10.30am

Break (morning tea can be purchased from canteen)

11.00am

Discovery Theatre presentations

12.00pm

Discussions

1.00pm

Pioneers lunch (offsite at Kingston Foreshore at your own cost)

2.30pm

Tour of Peter Heweston’s computing artefacts

As this event is invitation-only, please contact alumni@csiro.au if you would like to attend.