Cargo Hall, nestled in Melbourne's South Wharf precinct, located in what was once known as Jeff's Shed area. This venue has been meticulously transformed into an elegant space that marries industrial heritage with contemporary design. Cargo Hall offers an inviting atmosphere, boasting soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and a picturesque waterfront setting along the Yarra River.
Dinner Speaker
Drew Berry
Drew Berry is a biologist-animator renowned for his visually stunning and scientifically accurate animations of molecular and cellular processes. With a background in cell biology and microscopy, Drew ensures that each project is scientifically rigorous and based on current research data. He has been a biomedical animator at WEHI Australia since 1995, and his work has been showcased at international venues such as the Guggenheim Museum, MoMA, and the Royal Institute of Great Britain. In 2011, he collaborated with Björk on her album Biophilia. Drew has received numerous awards, including an Emmy, a BAFTA, and the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship. Watch his animations at wehi.tv
Drew Berry will present wehi.tv’s latest production to generate dynamic, real-time organelle-scale models for science communication and education.