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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251105T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251105T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
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SUMMARY:How to Fall in Love with the Problem\, Not the Solution
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Scotty Allen\, The Product Bus   \nMorning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders\, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting\, get feedback on idea\, vent frustrations\, and meet some new friends in the game. \nWhy do most startups fail? It’s rarely because founders can’t build a product-It’s because they build the wrong one.. In this fast-paced 30-minute masterclass\, Scotty Allen\, Founder…
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/how-to-fall-in-love-with-the-problem-not-the-solution/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251105T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20250914T020018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T020018Z
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SUMMARY:Biofilms: imaging biofilm models to combat rising antimicrobial resistance
DESCRIPTION:Join the team at Lixa with guest speaker Kim Hardie to discuss biofilms and how to combat rising antimicrobial resistance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is delivered by Lixa under the Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification\, supported by the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/biofilms-imaging-biofilm-models-to-combat-rising-antimicrobial-resistance/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251111T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251024T061342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T061342Z
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SUMMARY:HZwo-Australian-German-Saxonian Hydrogen and Energy Forum
DESCRIPTION:The HZwo: Australian-German-Saxonian Hydrogen and Energy Research and Industry forum organised jointly by Future Energy Exports (FEnEx) CRC from West Australia and HZwo e.V. from Saxony (Germany) is intended to give participants an initial insight into establishing international business relationships and an overview of the topic of ‘Green hydrogen in Australia’. \nYou can expect the following key topics: \n\nSustainable Energy and Resources\nClean Hydrogen Construction and Mining\n24/7 Island solution – A way to net Zero\nHydrogen Production and Battery Technologies\nAll Electric Society\n\nAs a special highlight\, colleagues from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia and Fraunhofer IKTS in Saxony (Germany) will present the opportunities and potential of the ‘Joint Lab’ initiative which is scheduled to open in Perth in 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/hzwo-australian-german-saxonian-hydrogen-and-energy-forum/
LOCATION:The University Club of WA\, Ground Floor Auditorium\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="HZwo":MAILTO:gert.schlegel@hzwo.eu
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251019T052146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T052146Z
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SUMMARY:Spacecubed Breakfast Club - From Idea to Impact: The Tender Relief Story
DESCRIPTION:Join the final Breakfast Club of 2025 at Fern\, featuring the Tender Relief team\, Eliza Carbines and Ryan Banks\, who are transforming how businesses write and win tenders. \nTender Relief blends decades of bid-writing expertise with an AI-powered platform\, TROI\, helping SMEs create smarter\, faster\, and more competitive bids without the high costs of traditional consulting. \nIn this session\, Eliza will share the origin story behind Tender Relief\, their journey through the Plus Eight Accelerator\, and how they’ve been able to scale their vision.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/spacecubed-breakfast-club-from-idea-to-impact-the-tender-relief-story/
LOCATION:Fern\, 79 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251024T023110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T023110Z
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SUMMARY:Subsea Energy Australia Supplier Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join on the exhibition floor where SEA Members will be showcasing the innovative products and services they have to offer. \nThis year there will also be talks covering various areas across the industry throughout the afternoon. \nJoin this evening of networking & conversations following a day showcasing our members products and services. Everyone is welcome to this sundowner.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/subsea-energy-australia-supplier-showcase/
LOCATION:Mill Green\, 5 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251109T043516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T043516Z
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SUMMARY:Industry Inner Join v15 - Data Platforms of Perth
DESCRIPTION:This event will shine a spotlight on Snowflake\, Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. \nThere will be speakers from each vendor taking attendees under the hood for their platform. They will share a 20-minute overview covering key features and where to learn more. \nThis is for educational purposes. It is not a discussion about which platform is better or worse. \nThe aim is for Joiners to come away for an understanding of each. \nData Platforms of Perth \n\nOmar Hafez @ Snowflake\nJack Freeman @ Databricks\nSergio Zenatti Filho @ Microsoft
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/industry-inner-join-v15-data-platforms-of-perth/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251024T061447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T061447Z
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SUMMARY:WA Sports Innovation Update & Insights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session on the latest developments in Western Australia’s sports innovation ecosystem\, featuring key industry leaders and changemakers.\nUpdate: ASTN WA – What’s Next? \nCraig Hill – Co-Founder\, ASTN\nCraig will provide an update on upcoming ASTN programs and events\, as well as outline future opportunities to get involved in the growing sports innovation ecosystem in Western Australia. \nPresentation: A Sports Executive’s Perspective on the impact of technology and innovation on sport \nTroy Kirkham – CEO\, SportWest\nAs the CEO of SportWest\, the peak body for sport in WA\, Troy will share his insights on how technology and innovation are shaping the future of sport. He’ll reflect on current trends and offer his perspective on where the industry is heading. \nQ&A: The journey of building a world-class fitness technology \nJon Gregory – Founder\, Vitruvian (Exited)\nHear the remarkable journey of building Vitruvian\, one of the world’s most advanced smart fitness platforms\, founded in Perth. Jon will discuss raising over $40 million through the COVID era\, navigating the challenges of scaling a tech company globally\, and what it takes to succeed in the sports tech space. \nYour Say: Community Showcase \nAs always\, we will finish with an open floor—giving attendees the chance to share updates\, projects\, or opportunities in the WA sports innovation space. \nThis event is made possible by Meshpoints\, powered by Spacecubed\, an initiative designed to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-sports-innovation-update-insights/
LOCATION:SportWest\, SportHQ\, 203 Underwood Avenue\, Floreat\, WA\, 6014\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Sports Technologies Network (ASTN)":MAILTO:info@astn.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251118T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251118T100000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251113T050030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T050030Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Wellbeing with Kay Foss
DESCRIPTION:Running a business for good can be deeply rewarding – but also incredibly demanding. While social enterprises aren’t frontline services\, their work often means supporting people in crisis or tackling complex social challenges\, all while juggling the day-to-day realities of running a business. It’s meaningful work – but it can also be exhausting. Balancing care\, impact\, and commercial sustainability takes a real emotional toll. \nJoin WASEC (WA Social Enterprise Council) for a morning of connection and conversation at their Founder Wellbeing Breakfast\, designed to help you recharge and reflect. \nGet your tickets here: Founder Wellbeing with Kay Foss
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founder-wellbeing-wasec/
LOCATION:Lawson Flats\, 4 Sherwood Court\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251118T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251102T041828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T042013Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Ignite After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Calling all entrepreneurs\, startup founders\, small businesses\, investors\, and innovators! Don’t miss these exciting events on Tuesday 18 November. \nTuesday 18 Nov – 5.30pm @ The Old Lyric \n🌟 Innovation Ignite After Hours\nA fun\, social event featuring exciting startup pitches with an audience vote\, plus networking\, food and welcome drink. Connect with the local South West innovation and business community with thanks to the support of the South West Development Commission. \nREGISTER HERE: Innovation Ignite After Hours \n\nThere are also workshops prior to this networking event which you can register for here: Innovation & Investment Workshops \nYou are welcome to attend 1\, 2 or all of these 3 free events so don’t miss this opportunity to spark new ideas and connections!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-ignite-after-hours/
LOCATION:The Old Lyric\, 73 Victoria Street\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="South West Angels":MAILTO:xo@southwestangels.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251119T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251119T090000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20260414T075136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T024232Z
UID:10007491-1763537400-1763542800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:From Scrappy to Scalable: Fractional Finance Smarts for Startups
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Tim Whyte\, Tim Macpherson  \nMorning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders\, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting\, get feedback on idea\, vent frustrations\, and meet some new friends in the game. \nMost startups outgrow their tax and accounting firm before they realise it. By the time they do\, they’re scrambling. Wondering if they nee…
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-scrappy-to-scalable-fractional-finance-smarts-for-startups/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251120T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251120T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20250319T055900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T055900Z
UID:10003050-1763652600-1763656200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurial Learning in 2026: from vision to action
DESCRIPTION:E3 Connect is a thriving online community designed to empower educators in fostering the next generation of change makers. \nEntrepreneurial Learning in 2026: from vision to action\nJoin for the final session of 2025\, which will delve into planning for the Four Pillars of Entrepreneurial Learning in your own school context for 2026. \nThis interactive workshop will help you execute and expand your impact by strategically planning for the Four Pillars of Entrepreneurial Learning in your own school context. \nThrough the Get Ready\, Set the Stage\, and Make It Happen framework\, we will explore immediate\, short-term\, and long-term strategies for: \n\nCreating Learning Pathways: Mapping entrepreneurial skills across the curriculum and designing structured learning experiences.\nBuilding School Capacity: Engaging staff\, professional development\, and embedding entrepreneurial education into school culture.\nAmplification & Advocacy: Showcasing student impact\, engaging stakeholders\, and influencing systemic change.\nDeveloping an Ecosystem: Establishing strong partnerships with industry\, universities\, and the broader community.\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/entrepreneurial-learning-in-2026-from-vision-to-action/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young Change Agents":MAILTO:renae@youngchangeagents.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251120T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251024T013938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T050404Z
UID:10003954-1763659800-1763672400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Social Enterprise Day - WASEC Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Australia’s growing business-for-good community for an evening that’s equal parts networking\, inspiration\, and purpose. \nThis WASEC Sundowner brings together social enterprise founders\, partners\, and supporters from across the state to connect\, share wins\, and spark new opportunities for collaboration. Expect real conversations\, practical connections\, and a genuine sense of what’s happening across WA’s impact economy. \nhttps://events.humanitix.com/social-enterprise-day-wasec-sundowner
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/social-enterprise-day-wasec-sundowner/
LOCATION:The Rechabite\, 224 William Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251120T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251024T014756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T014756Z
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SUMMARY:Grill The Marketer
DESCRIPTION:Grill The Marketer\, in partnership with the Australian Marketing Institute welcomes all marketers\, business owners and managers\, and marketing students – if you have marketing questions\, come and ask them. Don’t have a specific question – but you want to chat marketing with people who LOVE to talk about marketing? Great! Come along. \nThese two champions are on the panel for the final installment of 2025: \n\nLeigh Wood – Design Director of Nani Creative\, PADC Co-President\, Brand Lead WAMA\nTess Palmyre – Founder of Brandable\, DEI Lead at WAMA\n\nRegister and learn more here: https://events.humanitix.com/grill-the-marketer-2025 \n  \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/grill-the-marketer/
LOCATION:The Court\, 50 Beaufort Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251127T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251127T093000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20251109T035520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T035520Z
UID:10003991-1764228600-1764235800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Business Breakfast with Hon. Roger Cook
DESCRIPTION:After securing a third term for Labor in the March state election\, Premier Roger Cook has a clear mandate to put his plans for WA into action\, with a strong focus on energy security and building WA’s sovereign manufacturing capabilities. \nThe Premier will outline his vision for the state’s economy and industry at an exclusive business breakfast hosted by CCIWA. \nThis is a rare chance to hear directly from the Premier and put your questions to him in a Q&A session\, facilitated by CCIWA’s Chief Economist\, Aaron Morey.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/business-breakfast-with-hon-roger-cook/
LOCATION:The Westin\, 4480 Hay Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251127T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T001713
CREATED:20250906T062010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T062010Z
UID:10003814-1764248400-1764266400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Perth Protein Group AGM 2025 at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research
DESCRIPTION:This is your chance to network with fellow protein enthusiasts\, hear from representatives of Perth based core research facilities\, hear about the latest research in protein biochemistry\, molecular biology\, biomedical research and synthetic biology\, and contribute to the future of protein science.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-protein-group-agm-2025-at-harry-perkins-institute-of-medical-research/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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