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SUMMARY:UWA Data Institute 2026 Conference | DATA MATTERS: Virtuous and the Vicious
DESCRIPTION:This year’s conference at The University of Western Australia invites leaders from research\, industry\, and policy makers to examine how we safeguard a healthy and trustworthy data-verse\, ensuring data continues to underpin rigorous\, evidence-based decision-making in an increasingly synthetic world. \nPROGRAM HIGLIGHTS: \n\nToby Walsh FAA FTSE FRSN at UNSW\, on the future of AI\nUWA researcher Michael Kyron\, Business Support Manager at the Suicide Prevention and Resilience Research Centre (UWA)\nTamryn Barker\, Sector Director\, Mining & Nature Tech at Founders Factory\nA cross-sector fireside chat featuring leaders from the ICRAR (International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research) Research and industry UWA\n\nWe’ll also showcase the next generation of research leaders through our Postgraduate Student Researcher Pitch and present the UWA Data Institute Research Awards. \nIf you’re passionate about quality data\, innovation and impact\, this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/data-matters-conference/
LOCATION:The University Club of WA\, Ground Floor Auditorium\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260615T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260615T180000
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SUMMARY:7th Australia-Korea New Energy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Invest and Trade Western Australia (WA) is proudly supporting 7th Australia-Korea New Energy Forum\, presented by the Australia-Korea Business Council in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea.\nUnder the theme\, ‘A Future Made in Australia: From shared vision to joint action with Korea in the new energy era’\, the forum will bring together government and industry leaders to strengthen collaboration across the global energy transition. \nAs home to some of the best renewable energy sources in the world\, including rich reserves of critical minerals\, WA continues to play a key role in powering innovation\, supporting the transition to new energy\, and strengthening long-term international collaboration\, including with partners such as Korea. \nLearn more and register via the Australia-Korea Business Council website
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/7th-australia-korea-new-energy-forum/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260617T170000
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SUMMARY:MiningNews Select Perth 2026
DESCRIPTION:An event where resource investors can connect directly with mining companies and explore their projects for potential investment. \nDiscover exciting opportunities\, engage in one-on-one discussions and gain valuable insights into the mining investment landscape. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/miningnews-select-perth-2026/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T160000
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SUMMARY:AI Roundtable 2026: Governance\, Safety & Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia’s voices on the rules\, risks\, and real value of artificial intelligence. \n\n\n\n\nFive voices. One table. Two hours that matter.\nIn mid-2026\, every senior leader in Western Australia is being asked the same question: what does responsible artificial intelligence actually mean for my organisation\, my community\, and my obligations as a citizen? \nAI Roundtable 2026 is the WA AI Hub’s flagship public conversation on the rules\, risks and real value of artificial intelligence in Western Australia. For one afternoon\, five voices sit around one table for a moderated discussion followed by a practical workshop. No vendor pitch. No futurism. A working roundtable on what to do next. \nWhy this conversation\, why now\nAustralia has a Commonwealth Chief AI Officer mandate in force\, a Voluntary AI Safety Standard\, and a State AI Policy and Assurance Framework in Western Australia. Boards\, executives and senior public servants are all being asked to act\, often with limited internal capability and no precedent. This event puts the people setting the rules in the same room as the people working under them and the public who lives with the consequences. \nAround the table\n\nKate Chaney MP\, Independent Federal Member for Curtin. Among Australia’s most active parliamentary voices on AI and leading work on deepfakes in elections\, on automated decision-making safeguards in government\, and on AI-generated child sexual abuse material.\nProf. Sharath Sriram\, Chief Scientist Western Australia. WA’s fourth and most senior independent science advisor\, appointed in June 2025. Nanoelectronics researcher and Fellow of Engineers Australia\, with two decades of work translating research into industry.\nProf. Toby Walsh\, Chief Scientist of the UNSW AI Institute. ARC Laureate Fellow\, Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science\, and one of the world’s most cited AI researchers. Author of five books on AI for the general public\, most recently The Shortest History of AI (2025).\nJosh Tedjasaputra\, Founder & Chair\, WA AI Hub. Designer of the Responsible AI Governance Sprint and publisher of the Australia AI Business Index 2026. Adjunct at UNSW teaching Responsible AI and Human-Computer Interaction.\nFacilitated by Dr Eunice Sari\, Director of CX Insight and Adjunct Associate Professor at UNSW. First Asian female Google Developer Expert in Product Design and Strategy. Three decades of human-computer interaction practice across academia and industry.\n\nWho this is for\nSenior executives\, board directors\, public servants\, academics\, AI practitioners\, and any Western Australian who takes the future of AI in this State seriously enough to spend two hours thinking it through with others.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-roundtable-2026-governance-safety-innovation/
LOCATION:The Platform\, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth\, WA 6000 Australia\, Perth\, Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260619T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260619T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T061652Z
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SUMMARY:ACS WA Tech Summit: Navigating the Digital Frontier
DESCRIPTION:The ACS WA State Summit attracts a diverse audience of 120+ tech and ICT professionals eager to enhance their expertise\, make meaningful connections and expand their network. Join us in helping navigate the digital frontier!\n\n\n\n\n\nThe ACS WA Tech Summit is the state’s premier gathering of technology and ICT professionals\, bringing together industry leaders\, innovators and emerging talent. Through a dynamic program of keynotes\, panels and interactive sessions\, the summit will explore how organisations are navigating the rapidly evolving digital landscape. \nFrom leading AI transformation in practice and leveraging data to drive better outcomes\, to building future-ready workforces\, addressing ethical challenges\, and strengthening cyber resilience\, the summit offers a comprehensive view of the trends shaping the future of technology. \nJoin us to gain practical insights\, exchange ideas\, and connect with peers as we collectively navigate the opportunities and complexities of the digital frontier.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/acs-wa-tech-summit-navigating-the-digital-frontier/
LOCATION:Curtin University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260627T064638Z
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SUMMARY:D&A 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s Leading Decommissioning and Abandonment Conference\nKey Topics include: \n\nThe regulatory landscape\nOperator activity – insight into on going campaigns\nP&A innovation\nPorts & recycling\nSupply chain and collaboration
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/da-2026-conference/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260625T170000
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SUMMARY:ResBaz Perth 2026
DESCRIPTION:ResBaz is a three-day festival of digital research training\, where researchers from all disciplines come together to learn new skills in an interactive\, collaborative and – above all – fun setting. Featuring workshops\, talks\, discussion sessions\, networking and plenty of social activities\, ResBazPerth provides participatory training spanning nearly fifty different topics of cutting-edge digital research tools and techniques. \nResearchers at ALL levels from ALL disciplines. PhD candidates\, research masters students and early career researchers \, research technologists and research software engineers who support researchers to do their job should also come along! \nSessions at this year’s ResBaz will offer a brief practical introduction to a broad selection of topics and tools related to digital research practice relevant across the disciplines.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/resbaz-perth-2026/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260624T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260625T170000
DTSTAMP:20260413T060142Z
CREATED:20260413T055235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T060142Z
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SUMMARY:Pilbara Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:This event further builds on 7 highly successful Pilbara Summits providing the perfect opportunity for the Pilbara regions senior industry\, investors\, businesses\, community\, and government representatives to re-join and reconnect for this unique networking and shared learning opportunity. \nFollowing on from the last 4 years of sell-out events\, Pilbara Summit 2026 will be looking at the economic growth\, investment\, development and diverse and dynamic industry across the region.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/pilbara-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Red Earth Arts Precinct\, 27 Welcome Road\, Karratha\, Western Australia\, 6714\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260626T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T092256Z
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SUMMARY:AgentCon Perth
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the AI Agents World Tour\, a global series of one-day conferences designed exclusively for developers building the future with AI agents. \nFrom San Francisco to Singapore\, we’re bringing together leading engineers\, researchers\, and creators to explore the cutting edge of AI agent design\, deployment\, and integration. Whether you’re building intelligent assistants\, autonomous systems\, or next-gen developer tools\, this event is your fast track to practical knowledge\, hands-on demos\, and real-world insights. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nDeep-Dive Talks from AI pioneers and industry leaders\nTechnical Workshops on building\, deploying\, and scaling agents\nLive Demos of powerful open-source frameworks and tools\nNetworking with a global community of builders and innovators\n\nThis isn’t just another AI event — it’s where developers meet to talk about real code.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agentcon-perth/
LOCATION:The University of WA Business School\, Hackett Drive\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260705T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260626T070954Z
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SUMMARY:2026 RACI National Congress
DESCRIPTION:5–10 July 2026 | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Western Australia\nThe 2026 RACI National Congress is Australia’s premier gathering of chemical scientists\, engineers\, educators\, and innovators from across the country and around the globe. Hosted by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)\, Australia’s peak professional body championing the chemical sciences\, this Congress is a celebration of the vital role of the chemical sciences in shaping a sustainable future. \nThe theme for the 2026 National Congress is “Enabling Innovation in a Carbon Constrained World”\, engaging members from all fields of chemistry in efforts to formulate genuine and sustainable solutions to our biggest global challenges including alternative energy sources\, climate change\, food security and antibiotic resistance through presentations and discussions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-raci-national-congress/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T090000
DTSTAMP:20260519T085948Z
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SUMMARY:Fremantle Innovation Exchange: Blue Economy - Innovation in WA
DESCRIPTION:The Fremantle Innovation Exchange (FIE) is a new initiative by the Fremantle Chamber of Commerce made possible through funding from the Meshpoints Promotions & Storytelling Challenge. \nThis opening session will explore the breadth of Western Australia’s blue economy\, showcasing founders and industry leaders working across marine technology\, ocean sustainability and coastal innovation. Through founder storytelling and moderated discussion\, the session will cover how ideas are developed\, tested and scaled within WA\, highlight emerging opportunities in the sector and unpack the challenges and enablers unique to operating in this space. Attendees will gain insight into real local innovation journeys\, strengthening understanding of the blue economy’s role in WA’s future and building confidence in the state as a place for ocean-based ventures to thrive.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/fremantle-innovation-exchange-blue-economy-innovation-in-wa/
LOCATION:Fremantle Chamber of Commerce\, 16 Phillimore Street\, Fremantle\, WA\, 6160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T173000
DTSTAMP:20260723T083640Z
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SUMMARY:AusIMM Technology Forum Perth
DESCRIPTION:Critical Innovations for a Sustainable Mining Future\nThe 2026 Technology Forum series continues to showcase the latest innovations in sustainable mining\, building on the expertise and thought leadership demonstrated by organisations including Dassault Systemes\, EDL\, Quartex\, Honeywell\, FLS\, SGS\, Accenture\, Datamine\, Maptek\, Micromine\, MX3\, Plotlogic\, Universal Field Robots and WEIR since the series launched in 2024. \nNow expanded to a series of four forums\, the Technology Forum brings the industry together across the major mining hubs of Perth and Brisbane\, providing a platform for industry leaders and technical experts to share practical insights into today’s challenges – including artificial intelligence in geomodelling\, cyber security\, automation and robotics\, emissions reduction technologies\, and the sustainability of the future workforce. \nSubmit an EOI to attend and gain insight into the latest innovations in sustainable mining and hear perspectives from industry experts on building the sustainable mine of the future. \nThe AusIMM Technology Forum provides an exclusive platform to demonstrate your expertise\, connect with decision-makers\, and drive high-level dialogue around practical innovation and sustainable mining solutions. View showcase opportunity \nPerth | April 16 and July 22
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ausimm-technology-forum-perth/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260803T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260805T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T040826Z
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SUMMARY:Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Diggers & Dealers is Australia’s leading mining forum\, combining corporate presentations by listed mining and exploration companies alongside a large exhibition area housing over 159 exhibitors from the sector.\nDelegates include miners\, explorers\, brokers\, bankers\, investors\, financiers and mining service industries from around the world. A 30 strong media contingent ensures that the proceedings of the Forum are widely reported. Attendance for the 2025 event was 2600. \nThe event provides a unique opportunity for industry professionals to meet and network\, visit regional mine sites\, engage with media\, raise finance\, invest in projects and generally engage with the resources sector at an executive level in a mining community setting\, Kalgoorlie\, the unofficial gold mining capital of Australia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/diggers-dealers-mining-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Kalgoorlie WA\, WA\, 6430
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260818T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T052734Z
CREATED:20260629T052713Z
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SUMMARY:ZNE-Ag CRC Annual Conference: Reward Pathways to Zero Net Emissions
DESCRIPTION:Zero Net Emissions Agriculture CRC (ZNE-Ag CRC): Reward Pathways to Zero Net Emissions\nIn 2026\, the event evolves to deliver an even more immersive and impactful experience. We are introducing a field trip to a local producer demonstration site\, giving attendees the opportunity to see cutting-edge technologies in action and understand their real-world application firsthand. This on-farm experience will be followed by a full-day conference\, networking drinks\, and a half-day conference\, creating multiple touchpoints for learning\, discussion\, and connection. \nThe conference theme\, Reward Pathways underscores the CRC’s commitment to demonstrating that emissions reduction and profitability can go hand in hand. By sponsoring the event\, your organisation positions itself at the forefront of sustainable innovation\, showcasing leadership in both economic growth and low-emissions agriculture. \nJoin us for a high-impact event of insights\, innovation and industry action.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/zne-ag-crc-annual-conference-reward-pathways-to-zero-net-emissions/
LOCATION:Novotel Perth\, 221 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T091032Z
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SUMMARY:Hexagon Regional Mining Forum Perth
DESCRIPTION:Safety and Productivity at Scale: Turning Data into Action\n\nMining companies have invested heavily in technology over the past decade\, from sensors\, automation and collision avoidance systems to fleet management and process intelligence platforms. Yet for many operations\, the challenge is no longer access to data; it’s turning that data into decisions that drive safer\, more productive outcomes. \nThe Hexagon Perth Regional Mining Forum brings together mining leaders\, operational stakeholders and technology specialists from across Western Australia to explore how leading organisations are bridging the gap between technology deployment and operational impact. \nThrough customer case studies\, expert-led discussions\, product roadmap overviews and an interactive workshop\, attendees will gain practical insights into how data can be transformed into action—improving decision-making\, accelerating adoption\, and delivering measurable value across the mining value chain.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/hexagon-regional-mining-forum-perth/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T180000
DTSTAMP:20260722T084245Z
CREATED:20260722T084245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T084245Z
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SUMMARY:Argus Australia Critical Minerals Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Argus Australia Critical Minerals Forum 2026 brings together industry leaders\, investors\, policymakers and market experts to discuss the latest developments in rare earths\, lithium\, manganese and nickel markets. Gain valuable insights into evolving supply chains\, investment trends and Australia’s role in the global energy transition\, while networking with key stakeholders across the critical minerals value chain. \nGain insight into the latest developments across rare earths\, lithium\, manganese and nickel markets\, including the impact of China’s export controls\, evolving supply chains and Indonesia’s growing influence on global nickel trade. Explore how Australia can strengthen its position in critical minerals supply chains\, attract investment and build a globally competitive downstream industry amid shifting geopolitical and market dynamics. \nConnect with producers\, investors\, policymakers and consumers from across the critical minerals value chain and expand your network during the post-event drinks reception. \nDate: Wednesday\, 19 August\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM AWST \nLocations: The Westin Perth\, Cassia and Karri Room (480 Hay St\, Perth WA 6000\, Australia)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/argus-australia-critical-minerals-forum-2026/
LOCATION:The Westin Perth\, 480 Hay Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Argus Media":MAILTO:trendy.tan@argusmedia.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260407T011328Z
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SUMMARY:State of Social '26
DESCRIPTION:State of Social is an award-winning digital and social marketing conference. In 2026\, it’s an educational\, provocative experience where the industry’s sharpest minds gather to challenge assumptions\, share hard-won insights and figure out what actually works in modern marketing. \nOver two days at Optus Stadium in Perth\, Australia\, SOS26 goes deep on ‘Friction’; the tension between strategy and instinct\, creativity and constraint\, humans and machines\, ambition and budgets. Not as a problem to solve\, but as the thing that\, when you understand it\, makes you a better marketer. \nDay one fires up your imagination with keynotes and breakouts from the industry’s most compelling thinkers. Day two gets practical\, with deep-dive education sessions across strategy\, creativity\, technology and more. And it’s all available for you to rewatch on-demand with an All Access ticket. \nNo sales pitches. No recycled content. Just honest conversations\, fresh perspectives\, and 24-plus hours of programming designed to make you think differently and work smarter. Plus gourmet food\, bottomless barista-brewed coffee and those signature SOS experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/state-of-social-26/
LOCATION:Optus Stadium\, 333 Victoria Park Drive\, Burswood\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260825T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T170000
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SUMMARY:Government Innovation Showcase Western Australia 2026
DESCRIPTION:Driving Whole-of-Government Innovation Across Western Australia \nAs Western Australia faces increasing economic pressures\, growing public expectations\, and the rapid pace of digital change\, the need for connected\, future-focused government has never been greater. In 2026\, the public sector must deliver not only smarter services\, but also stronger cross-agency collaboration\, streamlined processes\, and data-led decision-making. \nBuilding on the momentum of 2025\, where digital identity\, inclusion\, accessibility\, and connectivity for regional and rural communities emerged as top priorities\, the 2026 Government Innovation Showcase WA will bring together leaders from across departments to explore the strategies\, technologies\, and leadership approaches driving the next phase of transformation. \nAligned with the next chapter of the Western Australian Digital Strategy\, the Showcase will address practical ways to overcome persistent barriers such as policy bottlenecks\, legacy systems\, and funding constraints\, while unlocking innovation through shared vision\, modern digital capabilities\, and bold leadership. \nJoin us in July 2026 as part of Government Innovation Week Western Australia to help shape a more connected\, inclusive\, and innovative future for the state — where collaboration is essential and transformation is a shared mission.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/government-innovation-showcase-western-australia-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260901T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260902T170000
DTSTAMP:20260603T094831Z
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SUMMARY:Women Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:A summit series across Australia delivered in partnership with UN Women Australia.\nYour attendance directly supports vital efforts to accelerate women’s leadership\, economic empowerment\, safety\, and resilience for women and girls.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/women-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260901T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260901T150000
DTSTAMP:20260731T082149Z
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SUMMARY:Sector Briefing: The Future of Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:As Western Australia enters a new period of growth\, infrastructure is taking centre stage. With major investments\, expanding communities and increasing demand for resilient\, future-ready assets\, the decisions made today will shape the state’s future for generations.\nBe part of the conversation at our upcoming Sector Briefing: The Future of Infrastructure\, where senior decision-makers and industry leaders will examine the landmark projects\, funding opportunities and policy priorities shaping WA’s future. Gain valuable insights into the infrastructure pipeline and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sector-briefing-the-future-of-infrastructure/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T032146Z
CREATED:20260723T032146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T032146Z
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SUMMARY:Make/shift Festival
DESCRIPTION:Make/shift is a festival of future-making in and around Walyalup Fremantle.\nWith 20 unique events across a dynamic two weeks from 4th to 18th September 2026\, Make/shift Festival includes: \n\na conversation series taking on the biggest questions of our times with the help of some of our brightest minds\,\na diverse public program of creative events\, exhibitions\, and performances to give you a taste of the futures we could make\, and\nthe Make/shift Summit as the festival’s grand finale: a one-day assembly on future-making strategy and practice.\n\nMake is about rolling up our sleeves: building\, organising\, creating\, experimenting\, and trying new things. Shift is about changing the stories\, systems\, and habits that shape our lives. Put them together\, and you’ve got a festival for people who think we can do better than trying predict or prepare for the future: we can help create it. \nApplications are open for volunteers  \nView the events here  \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/make-shift-festival/
LOCATION:Fremantle\, WA\, Fremantle\, WA\, 6160\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260904T173000
DTSTAMP:20260725T054643Z
CREATED:20260725T054643Z
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SUMMARY:Pilbara Supplier Summit (Newman)
DESCRIPTION:The Pilbara Supplier Summit is a dedicated platform connecting local and regional businesses directly with Tier 1 resource operators\, procurement decision-makers and industry leaders. \nHeld in Newman\, the Summit brings together the full ecosystem — small business\, major industry\, government and community — for a day of practical workshops\, expert panels\, direct exhibitor access and genuine connection.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/pilbara-supplier-summit-2/
LOCATION:Mia Mia House in the Desert\, 32 Kalgan Drive\, Newman\, WA\, 6753\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260909T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T080230Z
CREATED:20260724T080230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T080230Z
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SUMMARY:Energy in Western Australia Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 25th year\, the Energy in WA Conference is the State’s premier annual energy event\, proudly hosted by the Australian Institute of Energy (Perth Branch) and Energy Policy WA (Government of Western Australia).\nAs the energy transition accelerates\, there has never been a more important time for energy professionals from every part of the value chain to collaborate. \nAttend the conference and hear from the leaders shaping the sector\, uncover new opportunities in the transition\, and network with your peers at the state’s major annual meeting place for the sector.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/energy-in-western-australia-conference-2026/
LOCATION:The Ritz Carlton\, 1 Barrack Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260917T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T061120Z
CREATED:20260421T054931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T061120Z
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SUMMARY:EduFest WA 2026
DESCRIPTION:EduFest WA Perth has been designed for educators ready to explore fresh ideas\, develop their skills and create learning experiences that inspire and engage today’s students\, preparing them with the capabilities they need to thrive in an ever changing future. Across the day\, attendees will hear from leading voices in education\, unpack the changing needs of the next generation of learner and explore practical strategies to bring innovative yet impactful learning experiences to life in a school community\, including how to leverage digital tools\, foster industry connections and leverage innovative approaches to learning design.From keynote conversations and educator panels through to masterclasses\, networking and a hands-on design sprint\, the day is built to help attendees rethink learning\, strengthen connections and leave with something tangible they can take back into their own context.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/edufest-wa-2026/
LOCATION:The Bloom Centre for Youth Innovation\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260918T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260126T041619Z
CREATED:20260126T041619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T041619Z
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SUMMARY:Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate\, Energy & Security
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together collective voices for an open dialogue on Climate\, Energy and Security for a Stable Future.\nThe Pre-COP31 Leaders Summit: Climate\, Energy & Security will host six high level policy conversations bringing together senior executives\, academics\, economists\, scientists and regional leaders and policy experts.  \nPanels: \n\nCOP31 Priorities & Australia’s Negotiating Role: From Global Commitments to Regional Leadership\nResources\, Critical Minerals & Strategic Supply Chains: Mining\, Materials and the Geopolitics of the Net-Zero Economy\nFinancy\, Institutions & Policy Delivery: Turning Leadership and Commitments into Real-World Outcomes\nNet Zero Pathways\, Energy Systems & Security: Designing Credible Net Zero Transitions that Delivery Reliability\, Affordability and Security\nClimate\, Energy & National Security: Energy\, Infrastructure and Climate Risk as Security Multipliers\nClimate Resillience\, State Capacity & Regional Stability: Strengthening Resilience to Protect Sovereignty and Development
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/pre-cop31-leaders-summit-climate-energy-security/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
ORGANIZER;CN="For Purpose Leaders":MAILTO:dev@for-purpose.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260921T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260806T062611Z
CREATED:20260806T062611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T062611Z
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SUMMARY:EduFest WA Bunbury 2026
DESCRIPTION:EduFest WA Professional Learning Days are designed to help educators in regional Western Australia equip their students with the skills and mindsets they will need for the future of work. These dynamic one-day workshops invite teachers and school leaders to explore new ways to level up their projects\, programs\, and initiatives\, as they work to foster a culture of innovation and future thinking in their schools and communities.\nThroughout the day\, educators will explore how to strengthen their learning experiences by harnessing digital tools to work smarter\, building industry partnerships to connect the classroom with the wider community\, and drawing inspiration from what is happening in schools across Australia and around the world. The program blends innovative education practices and big-picture thinking with practical masterclasses and opportunities for collaboration. \nWith the chance to connect with innovative educators from across the region\, build relationships with local industry\, and apply new insights to their own school programs\, the EduFest WA Professional Learning Day offers an energising and impactful day of professional learning.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/edufest-wa-bunbury-2026/
LOCATION:CEWA Bunbury\, 11 Money Street\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260923T143000
DTSTAMP:20260806T062348Z
CREATED:20260806T062348Z
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SUMMARY:EduFest WA Geraldton 2026
DESCRIPTION:EduFest WA Professional Learning Days are designed to help educators in regional Western Australia equip their students with the skills and mindsets they will need for the future of work. These dynamic one-day workshops invite teachers and school leaders to explore new ways to level up their projects\, programs\, and initiatives\, as they work to foster a culture of innovation and future thinking in their schools and communities.\nThroughout the day\, educators will explore how to strengthen their learning experiences by harnessing digital tools to work smarter\, building industry partnerships to connect the classroom with the wider community\, and drawing inspiration from what is happening in schools across Australia and around the world. The program blends innovative education practices and big-picture thinking with practical masterclasses and opportunities for collaboration. \nWith the chance to connect with innovative educators from across the region\, build relationships with local industry\, and apply new insights to their own school programs\, the EduFest WA Professional Learning Day offers an energising and impactful day of professional learning.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/edufest-wa-2026-geraldton/
LOCATION:Geraldton Universities Centre\, 33 Onslow Street\, Geraldton\, 6530\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T054207Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Mining WA 2026
DESCRIPTION:These are the conversations we’ll be having across two inspiring days with leaders\, big thinkers\, academics\, executives\, allies and talent from across the mining and resources sector. \nAlongside Annabel and Lisa\, we’re bringing together an exceptional line-up of industry leaders; WIRA 2026 Champion Marnie Finlayson\, Industry leader Laura Tyler\, Karen Dias South32\, Gabrielle Iwanow Perenti\, Lily Meneghel Rio Tinto\, Samantha Langley Vulcan Energy Resources\, Mirika Winmar Bellevue Gold\, fresh voices Dr Joel Pearson and crowd favourites Dr Emily Musgrove and Elizabeth Shaw PwC and Professor Michelle Ryan The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership with much more to reveal.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/women-in-mining-wa-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260329T065945Z
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SUMMARY:Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is the region’s premier event for the land defence sector\, connecting Australian and international defence\, industry\, government\, academia\, and technology leaders in support of national and regional security. \nHeld biennially over three days\, Land Forces is a dynamic platform for engagement\, featuring a comprehensive international industry exhibition\, a specialist conference program with presentations and symposia from leading defence institutions\, and extensive networking opportunities. \nAs the land domain continues to evolve through innovation\, investment\, and strategic partnerships\, Land Forces provides a vital interface for stakeholders to explore capability development\, supply chain integration\, and future force design.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/land-forces-international-land-defence-exposition/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T085110Z
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SUMMARY:Women of the Pilbara Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:Held over two days at the Hedland Hotel in Port Hedland\, the Forum celebrates the leadership\, innovation and contribution of women across industry\, business and community. From local entrepreneurs to senior leaders in major organisations\, the event showcases the diverse talent driving progress across the Pilbara.\nIt provides a platform to share knowledge\, elevate voices and support the continued growth of women as leaders\, decision-makers and changemakers within our communities and industries. \nThrough inspiring keynote speakers\, thought-provoking panel discussions and authentic local stories\, attendees gain valuable insight\, build meaningful connections and contribute to conversations that support a strong\, inclusive and sustainable future for the Pilbara. \nThe Women of the Pilbara Forum plays an important role in strengthening regional leadership and fostering the networks that will shape the next chapter of our region.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/women-of-the-pilbara-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Hedland Hotel\, Cnr Lukis And\, McGregor St\, Port Hedland\, WA\, 6721
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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