The response to the COVID pandemic thrust scientists into the public eye. What Comes Next? Some of Australia's finest scientific minds look to the future to discuss quantum computers, AI, nuclear-powered submarines and more.

Panellists: Brian Schmidt, Nobel laureate and Vice-Chancellor, ANU; Lidia Morawska, International Air Quality expert; Michael Biercuk, Quantum Physicist and innovator; Vanessa Pirotta, Wildlife scientist and science communicator; Toby Walsh, Artificial Intelligence expert; and Kirsten Banks, Astrophysicist and science communicator.

The rise of online crime and misinformation, as we spend more time online due to remote work and study the risks of phone-based scams, cyber attacks and extremist groups grows. Plus the shock departure of Gladys Berejiklian.

Panellists: Paul Fletcher, Minister for Communications and the Arts; Tanya Plibersek, Shadow Minister for Education; Marc Fennell, Journalist; Zara Seidler, Co-founder, The Daily Aus; and Alastair MacGibbon, CyberCX chief strategy officer and former federal cybersecurity advisor.