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SUMMARY:CDAO Perth 2026
DESCRIPTION:CDAO Perth unites Western Australia’s leading data executives to harness its power and lead with confidence.\nAs organisations navigate increasing complexity and scrutiny\, sharper decision-making\, stronger governance\, and the ability to drive consistent\, measurable outcomes have become vital. \nCDAO Perth is built for leaders turning data into a true business asset—offering a space to share proven approaches\, benchmark capabilities\, and gain the insights\, frameworks\, and connections required to embed analytics at scale and deliver sustained organisational impact.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cdao-perth-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T173000
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SUMMARY:IAB Australia Perth Market Update 2026
DESCRIPTION:The IAB Australia are coming back to WA to provide a market update together with a range of critical industry topics. IAB members\, publishers\, tech vendors\, agencies and marketers will attend this session with 3 hours of content followed by networking. \nThe event will cover key topics from both a local and global perspective affecting the online advertising industry from product\, people and operational perspectives.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/iab-australia-perth-market-update-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Town Hall\, 601 Hay Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T094522Z
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SUMMARY:Global Citizen NOW: Perth x Bloom: Design Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Global Citizen and Bloom are bringing different perspectives together to explore what the future of energy\, climate and resilient communities could look like. \nThe future won’t be shaped by one profession\, one industry or one kind of thinker. It will take engineers and entrepreneurs\, designers and scientists\, policy thinkers and storytellers\, technologists\, creatives\, artists and people who simply see the problem differently. \nWe’re bringing young people from different disciplines into the same room to challenge assumptions\, build connections and develop ideas for the systems\, communities and partnerships our future needs. The ideas developed across the weekend will feed into the wider conversation around Global Citizen NOW: Perth\, giving young Western Australians a place in a global discussion about climate\, resilience and the future of energy. \nEvery participant will also receive a ticket to Global Citizen NOW: Perth.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-citizen-now-perth-x-bloom-design-challenge/
LOCATION:Bloom\, 433 University Boulevard\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T090350Z
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SUMMARY:Global Citizen NOW: Perth
DESCRIPTION:Global Citizen NOW: Perth is where the agenda for global action on energy access\, connectivity\, and the clean energy transition will be set — aligning leaders across government\, business\, philanthropy\, Indigenous communities\, and civil society around the priorities\, investments\, partnerships\, and commitments needed to expand reliable\, affordable electricity\, strengthen energy security\, protect nature and create jobs across the Indo-Pacific.\nTaking place October 18–20\, 2026\, ahead of COP31\, Global Citizen NOW: Perth is more than a summit. It is where commitments are announced\, investment is mobilized\, partnerships are formed and practical initiatives are launched to expand reliable\, affordable electricity\, strengthen energy security and accelerate the industries that will power the future. \nThrough high-impact discussions\, major announcements\, investment roundtables and public-facing cultural moments\, Global Citizen NOW: Perth will turn ambition into measurable action — catalyzing new partnerships and commitments across energy\, health\, education\, nature and economic development.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-citizen-now-perth/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T183000
DTSTAMP:20261009T084308Z
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SUMMARY:Buy West Eat Best Meet the Buyer Tradeshow 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Buyer™ brings together the largest and most diverse showcase of WA food and beverage businesses anywhere in the state.\nOne day. One location. Hundreds of products grown\, farmed\, fished\, processed and produced right here in Western Australia. \nFrom the familiar brands you already know and love to the innovators and emerging producers capturing the next big trend\, there’s something to discover for every palate and every supply chain. \nIn 2025\, 400+ delegates across retail\, hospitality\, foodservice\, airlines\, resources\, aged care\, education and export connected directly with 85+ WA exhibitors. 78% formed new business relationships on the day.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/buy-west-eat-best-meet-the-buyer-tradeshow-2026/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T042536Z
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SUMMARY:Students in Health and Medical Research Conference (SHMRC) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Australian Medical Students’ Society (WAMSS) for the 20th Students in Health and Medical Research Conference\, proudly supported by Winthrop Professor Fiona Wood AO as patron.\nSHMRC is an annual student-led conference showcasing health and medical research from students across Western Australia. The evening will feature 6-minute presentations\, 3-minute presentations\, and poster presentations\, with prizes awarded across all categories. \nWhether you are presenting\, supporting your peers\, or interested in research\, SHMRC is a great opportunity to hear from emerging student researchers\, connect with clinicians and academics\, and celebrate student-led research. \n📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026\n📍 Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, North\, Nedlands\n🎟️ Tickets: $5\n🍽️ Food provided
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/students-in-health-and-medical-research-conference-shmrc-2026/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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SUMMARY:DPRID x AIFST: Trends and issues impacting the Australian food industry
DESCRIPTION:Trends and issues impacting the Australian food industry \nThe Food Conference is an in-person event\, co-convened by Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD).\nThe program promises an enriching one-day agenda filled with insights into issues impacting the Australian food industry and emerging trends.\nWhether you’re from industry\, academia\, research\, regulation\, or government\, this conference is your opportunity to deepen your understanding of trends and opportunities across the breadth of food production and processing\, engage with experts\, and to grow your professional network. \nThe program will include a keynote presentation “Emerging trends shaping the future of food”\, followed by presentations: \n\nEvolving nature of food regulations – current trends\nFood safety – emergence and management of risks\nNutrition and the role of the food industry – evolving needs\nThe role of sensory science in new product development\nAI and the food industry\nManaging allergens in processed and packaged foods\nInnovative food technologies of the future\n\nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dprid-x-aifst-trends-and-issues-impacting-the-australian-food-industry/
LOCATION:Beaumonde On The Point\, 306 Riverside Drive\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T074040Z
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SUMMARY:Semiconductor Australia 2026 - Virtual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Semiconductors are the single most important technology on the planet\, underpinning all advanced capabilities from AI\, quantum\, defence\, advanced manufacturing\, renewables\, electronics\, to biomedical applications. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights into the future of our domestic deep-tech industry and their role in Australia’s economic development. \nSemiconductor Australia 2026 brings together Australia’s brightest deep-tech entrepreneurs\, industry and innovation policy makers\, and the international investor community to help secure Australia’s deep-tech and advanced manufacturing future. \nJoin the country’s leading deep-tech entrepreneurs\, policy makers\, research leaders\, and investors as we map the roadmap for Australia’s semiconductor future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/semiconductor-australia-2026-virtual-conference/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T034504Z
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SUMMARY:SecureIT Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:SecureIT26 is ISACA Perth’s conference that bringing together senior professionals\, decision-makers\, and leaders across IT audit\, risk\, cybersecurity\, governance\, and financial crime. \nThis year’s theme\, Governing the Digital Ledger\, explores how blockchain\, digital identity\, digital currencies\, and emerging cryptographic technologies are reshaping risk\, accountability\, and trust across both public and private sectors. \nAs these technologies become embedded in critical infrastructure\, organisations are expected to understand how they can be governed\, audited\, and secured in real-world environments.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/secureit-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Fraser’s Kings Park\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261029T170000
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SUMMARY:Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT) conference series is the premier international forum for carbon capture\, utilisation and storage (CCUS). Hosted in Perth\, WA\, for its 18th edition\, GHGT-18 is where the global CCUS community will gather to share knowledge and build partnerships that catalyse the next wave of CCUS deployment. \nOver four impactful days\, more than a thousand delegates will explore cutting-edge scientific research across the entire CCUS value chain\, demonstration projects\, business strategies and the evolving regulatory landscape that is shaping the future of CCUS. \nThe conference is organised by the IEAGHG and co-hosted with Australian Energy Producers\, CO2CRC\, CSIRO\, and Geoscience Australia. Overlooking the Swan River and close to the city centre\, the conference will be taking place at the Crown Perth Complex\, which delivers an exceptional environment for connection and collaboration. \nGHGT-18 offers the insights\, partnerships\, and global visibility to advance the work of anyone shaping the future of CCUS technologies\, including: \n\nResearchers and academics advancing CCUS\, and negative-emissions science.\nBusiness leaders and industry professionals adopting CCUS technologies and business models.\nProject developers and engineers developing CCUS projects.\nGovernment agencies and regulators responsible for policy\, permitting\, and standards.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/greenhouse-gas-control-technologies-ghgt-conference/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261026T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261026T180000
DTSTAMP:20260804T031240Z
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SUMMARY:Small Business Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:The CCIWA Small Business Summit 2026 will celebrate Small Business Day while providing a high-impact platform to connect Western Australia’s small business community with industry leaders\, policymakers\, and decision-makers. \nHosting 300–400 attendees at the Pan Pacific Perth\, the Summit will convene CCIWA’s network of more than 3\,000 small business members\, alongside key representatives from government\, corporates\, and the broader business ecosystem. \nBeyond showcasing opportunities\, the Summit will play a critical role in gathering real-time insights from small businesses on the barriers they face\, ranging from regulatory complexity to workforce constraints and access to capital. These insights will be captured through curated discussions\, interactive sessions\, and stakeholder engagement\, providing valuable intelligence to inform government policy\, shape reform priorities\, and support more targeted initiatives to help WA small businesses overcome challenges and unlock growth.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/small-business-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Hotel Perth\, 207 Adelaide Tce\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T053657Z
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SUMMARY:Subsea Controls Down Under Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Perth branch of the Society for Underwater Technology host their 8th Subsea Controls technical conference and Exhibition\n\n\n\n\nThis international conference in the field of Subsea Controls & Data Acquisition is aimed at those engaged in the control\, monitoring & distribution of subsea systems. The conference provides a unique forum for operators and suppliers of subsea controls & umbilical systems\, topside distributed control systems and downhole technologies to network and exchange views and experiences. \nThe aim of this conference is to bring together the many diverse disciplines engaged internationally in Controls and Umbilical technology\, to share experiences and discuss regional challenges\, as well as new advances in global subsea technology. The conference will provide the opportunity for subsea energy professionals to showcase ways of bringing new ideas and technology to provide operational cost savings\, and from an operator’s & suppliers viewpoint how we can learn from experiences locally and internationally. \nThe conference provides an ideal networking opportunity for all types of professions who are working within the subsea energy related industry including Australian based and international operators\, manufacturers/suppliers of technology products\, engineering organisations\, service companies and educational establishments to come together to share information on operational experiences as well as learning of new technologies.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/subsea-controls-down-under-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T081149Z
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SUMMARY:iiF 2026 | Innovative Industries of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) 2026 puts defence and advanced manufacturing at the heart of Western Australia’s regional growth story.\nHeld over four days in Bunbury\, iiF brings together industry\, government\, academia\, and investors to explore the opportunities emerging from the South West Defence Hub\, the rapid rise of automation\, robotics\, and additive manufacturing. This sits alongside three further pillars powering the South West forward\, agritech\, energy\, and the circular economy\, with enablers spanning artificial intelligence and critical technologies\, workforce\, First Nations engagement\, and construction. \nHosted by the South West Development Commission at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre\, the program runs from Monday to Thursday: \nMonday 26 October: Industry tours across the South West\, including the Collie Just Transition and Bunbury Waterfront\, revealing live projects on the ground. \nTuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October: Two main conference days with keynotes from Dr Jordan Nguyen and Dr Renee Wootton Tomlin\, distinguished panels\, concurrent workshops\, an investment showcase\, robotics demonstrations\, and a youth workforce finale. Evenings bring the Regional Revelry networking function. \nThursday 29 October: Board Room Discussions\, where senior leaders and experts tackle the region’s complex challenges and help clarify the path forward. \nTheme: From innovation to impact\, driving transformation and industry opportunities in regional hubs and communities. \nRegister and view the full program at iifconference.com.au.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovative-industries-of-the-future-iif-2026/
LOCATION:Bunbury Regional Enertainment Centre (BREC)\, 2 Blair Street\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261029T170000
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SUMMARY:The Mandarin Live: Future Ready Public Service – Western Australia
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia is at a defining moment. Structural reform\, record infrastructure investment\, an accelerating energy transition\, AUKUS and the urgency of digital transformation have created a convergence of pressure and opportunities unlike any other state in the country and the demand for a new kind of public sector leadership has never been stronger.\nThe Mandarin Live: Future Ready Public Service Western Australia cuts straight to the practical question: what does it actually take to lead a future-ready public sector agency right now? \nAcross two days\, WA’s public sector leaders come together to move deliberately from current state to future action on structural reform\, digital capability\, workforce readiness and government-industry partnership. Not in principle. In practice. \nDelegates leave with sharper clarity on where the WA public service is headed\, stronger connections with the leaders navigating the same terrain\, and concrete actions they can implement from day one.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-mandarin-live-future-ready-public-service-western-australia/
LOCATION:Novotel Perth\, 221 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, WA\, Australia
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