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SUMMARY:Inaugural Robotics Australia Group West Australia Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the inaugural Robotics Australia Group Western Australia (RAGWA) Chapter Sundowner\, hosted and sponsored by RSM Australia. \n\n\n\n\nBe There at the Beginning for RAGWA Inaugural Sundowner\nWestern Australia’s robotics ecosystem is growing and we’re bringing the people shaping it together. \nJoin us for the inaugural Robotics Australia Group Western Australia (RAGWA) Chapter Sundowner\, hosted and sponsored by RSM Australia. \nThis is not a conference or another night of presentations. It’s an informal evening designed to connect people working across robotics\, automation\, AI\, advanced manufacturing\, mining\, defence\, agriculture\, health\, education\, research and emerging technology along with those looking to understand where the opportunities are heading next. \nCome along to: \n\nMeet others building\, deploying\, researching and investing in robotics across WA\nMake new connections across industries that don’t often find themselves in the same room\nHear briefly from some of the organisations already contributing to WA’s robotics ecosystem\nDiscover what RAGWA is seeking to build for Western Australia\nFind opportunities to collaborate\, contribute to working groups\, showcase technology and help shape future events and initiatives\nBe among the first to hear about our limited WA Chapter Foundation Membership offer\n\nWe’re keeping the formalities short and the conversations long. \nWhether you’re already deeply embedded in robotics or simply want to understand what physical AI\, automation and intelligent machines could mean for your industry\, this is an opportunity to connect with the people helping shape what comes next.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/inaugural-robotics-australia-group-west-australia-sundowner/
LOCATION:RSM Australia\, 32/2 The Esplanade\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T200000
DTSTAMP:20260919T104228Z
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SUMMARY:WAVBC October Social Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the October Social Networking Event\, bringing together our members\, partners\, business community and visitors for an evening of connections and opportunities.\nThis month we welcome guest presenters from: \n🏗️ Luxcom Construction Group — sharing insights and opportunities from WA’s construction and property sector. \n🚀 Spacecubed — connecting WA’s innovation ecosystem with Vietnam\, including its partnership with Vietnamese startup incubator InnoLab Asia (WAVBC’s ecosystem partner in Vietnam) to support Vietnamese businesses looking to expand into Western Australia. \nCome along to meet new people\, strengthen business relationships and discover opportunities to collaborate across Western Australia and Vietnam. \nNew members and guests are warmly welcome. \nSecure your spot and join a growing network shaping the future of WA–Viet Nam business collaboration.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wavbc-october-social-networking-event/
LOCATION:Ibis Perth\, 334 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T193000
DTSTAMP:20261004T032837Z
CREATED:20261004T032828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T032837Z
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SUMMARY:Perth AI x AdaL: From Build\, Demo to GTM
DESCRIPTION:Jax Koh\, GTM Engineer for SF-based startup AdaL\, is flying in straight from San Francisco for a special\, one-night-only Perth appearance. Catch him fresh off the plane as he drops world-class insights from the heart of the Silicon Valley AI ecosystem directly into our local community. \n​In this mix of panel x hands-on workshop\, Jax will guide you through: \n\n\n​Jax’s Journey from Malaysia 🇲🇾\, Australia 🇦🇺 to US 🇺🇸 \n\n\n​Why Bay Area ecosystem dominates the world in the lenses of Capital\, Network\, Distribution\, Talent \n\n\n​What is GTM? Why GTM is 10x more important than build? How to do GTM? \n\n\n​Using AdaL to research\, build\, test\, demo\, and go-to-market \n\n\n​Work on your own product -> GTM pipelines \n\n\n​Free credits\, merch\, foods & drinks are provided! 🥂 \n​Whether you’re an engineer\, founder\, or AI builder\, you won’t want to miss a chance to learn directly from the team building the tools defining the next wave of the product that can bring you to the market.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-ai-x-adal-from-build-demo-to-gtm/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T200000
DTSTAMP:20260920T083134Z
CREATED:20260920T083134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T083134Z
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SUMMARY:WiDA WA - Pre-Land Forces Networking + Speaker Jennifer Parker
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Land Forces week with WiDA WA and hear insights from defence and national security leader Jennifer Parker. \n\n\n\n\nJoin WiDA WA to kick off Land Forces Expo\, reconnect with colleagues\, expand your network\, and gain insights from one of Australia’s foremost defence and national security experts. \nAs Australia’s strategic environment continues to evolve\, understanding the geopolitical and security forces shaping our future has never been more important. Join us for an engaging evening of networking\, discussion and thought leadership ahead of Land Forces 2026. \nWe are delighted to welcome Jennifer Parker as our keynote speaker\, presenting: \nThe Changing World Order and the Evolving Character of Warfare \nDrawing on her extensive experience in the Royal Australian Navy and her current roles as Adjunct Professor at the UWA Defence & Security Institute\, Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College\, Non-Resident Fellow at the Lowy Institute\, and Adjunct Fellow at UNSW Canberra\, Jennifer will explore the strategic shifts reshaping Australia’s security landscape. She will provide valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities confronting defence\, government\, and industry in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. \n\n\nWhether you are attending Land Forces\, working within the defence industry\, supporting sovereign capability\, or simply interested in Australia’s security future\, this event provides an excellent opportunity to build new connections and gain fresh insights.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wida-wa-pre-land-forces-networking-speaker-jennifer-parker/
LOCATION:Raffles Hotel\, 70-72 Canning Beach Road\, Applecross\, WA\, 6153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T063000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T093000
DTSTAMP:20260924T015323Z
CREATED:20260824T025448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T015323Z
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SUMMARY:MCCC Business Breakfast: Shaping the Future of Melville & Cockburn
DESCRIPTION:Melville and Cockburn today will help shape how our region lives\, works and does business tomorrow. On 6 October\, MCCC\, in partnership with the City of Melville\, welcomes DevelopmentWA to share the latest on what’s underway\, what’s progressing and what comes next across our region. \nFor businesses operating\, supplying\, investing or looking to grow across Melville and Cockburn\, this is an opportunity to get closer to the activity shaping our region\, understand where growth is taking place\, gain greater visibility of what’s ahead and connect with business leaders and decision-makers across the region. \nHear from DevelopmentWA\nDavid Tomasich\nDevelopment Director – Industrial Lands Authority and Regional \nJulian Turco\nDevelopment Director – Metropolitan \nHear the latest on key DevelopmentWA projects including: \n\nMurdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct\nOneOneFive Hamilton Hill\nShoreline\nCockburn Central\n\nFrom major precincts to emerging centres of business and community\, hear how these projects are progressing and what their continued development means for the future of Melville and Cockburn. \nLocal government perspectives will add another layer to the conversation\, with insight into the priorities and development influencing the future of our region. \nThen continue the conversation over a full breakfast at Melville Glades Golf Club\, connecting with local business owners\, industry professionals and decision-makers from across Melville and Cockburn. \nPresented by MCCC in partnership with the City of Melville.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mccc-business-breakfast-shaping-the-future-of-melville-cockburn/
LOCATION:Melville Glades Golf Club\, 51 Beasley Rd\, Leeming\, 6149
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T090000
DTSTAMP:20261003T042210Z
CREATED:20261003T042210Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Startup Presentation: What it really takes to keep a small tech company alive
DESCRIPTION:Morning Startup Presentation: \nBrendan and Liz Wright\, the husband-and-wife team behind Joondalup-based CommunityToGo\, have pivoted again and again. In the early 2010s\, when apps were still a novelty\, they delivered over 150 of them to schools\, clubs\, churches and community groups\, before realising their customers weren’t really buying an app at all; they were trying to drive change. That insight sparked the first of many reinventions\, leading to their current focus on AI. \nExpect candid lessons on finding the real problem behind your product\, knowing when to pivot\, running a business as a couple\, and staying relevant as the technology shifts underneath you. \nAbout our speakers: \nBrendan Wright is the newly appointed General Manager of ALT USA\, the United States business unit of Aquatic Leisure Technologies (ALT)\, and previously its Digital Transformation Lead. With more than 30 years in ICT\, including over 15 years with global vendors such as Oracle and SAP\, he has been involved in startups since 2013\, including four years as Co-Founder and Managing Director of CommunityToGo. \nLiz Wright is the Lead Developer at CommunityToGo and the builder behind the business\, turning ideas into working products. Most recently she designed and built Coaches-Coach Sports\, a multi-sport AI coaching platform delivered in partnership with Bevo Sports\, using AI-assisted development to deliver in months what once took a full team. She’s also an accomplished watercolour painter who brings an artist’s eye for clean\, simple design to her tech work.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/morning-startup-presentation-what-it-really-takes-to-keep-a-small-tech-company-alive/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T092338Z
CREATED:20261001T103902Z
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SUMMARY:Community Coffee + IP Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem.\nThis month\, Michael Pasquale from WRAYS joins our CORE Start cohort to talk about Intellectual Property. Whether you’re protecting a new idea or working out where IP fits into your commercialisation plans\, it’s a great chance to hear from an expert and bring your questions. \nCommunity Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators\, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more about the opportunities and the challenges within the sector.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/community-coffee-ip-talk/
LOCATION:CORE Innovation Hub\, 191 St. Georges Terrrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20261003T071950Z
CREATED:20261003T071935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T071950Z
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SUMMARY:Founder Sundowner October
DESCRIPTION:Calling all startup founders! \nThis is a very casual\, monthly\, after-work event\, in addition to the fortnightly Morning Startup meetups at Spacecubed. So if you’re not a morning person\, this is for you! \nThere will be no speakers or formalities. Just a bunch of startups\, in a pub\, having fun\, and learning from each other.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founder-sundowner-october/
LOCATION:Nowhere Brewing Co\, 25 Harrogate\, West Leederville\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T193000
DTSTAMP:20261003T071153Z
CREATED:20261003T071153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T071153Z
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SUMMARY:Physical AI Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Hear 3 expert talks\, take the mic for a demo or announcement. Connect with ANZ’s largest AI/hardware community over pizza & drinks. \nListen and learn\, share a quick demo\, prototype\, or announcement – whether it’s AI\, hardware\, or something you’re building. All welcome. \nPresentations:\n\nTalk 1 by Massimo Sacchi: Democratisation of Edge AI This talk brings Physical AI down from theory to the factory floor. It opens by framing Edge AI along two axes—edge versus cloud\, and learned models versus traditional analytical rules—then walks through why industrial environments increasingly demand on-device intelligence. \n\n\nTalk 2 by Stanley Chong: 20ms vs 2 Seconds: What a Safety Vest Taught Us About Choosing the Right Visual AI Not every vision problem needs a giant model — and not every giant model needs to see pixels the way you’d think. In this talk we’ll unpack the real differences between CNNs\, Vision-Language Models (VLMs)\, and multimodal LLMs: what they’re each actually built to do\, where their reasoning comes from\, and why picking the wrong one costs you either accuracy or your latency budget. \n\n\nTalk 3 by Dr Fangyi Zhang: Gentle Embodied AI: Vision- and Tactile-Based Robotic Manipulation for a Delicate World Modern robots excel at tasks demanding force\, speed\, and repeatability\, yet they remain remarkably poor at gentleness – the careful\, adaptive\, contact-rich interaction required to handle fragile objects\, manipulate deformable materials\, or physically collaborate with people safely. This talk begins with vision-based manipulation and learning-based control – how robots can acquire visuo-motor skills\, transfer them from simulation to the real world\, and learn manipulation behaviours by watching human demonstrations. \n\nPizza and drinks for this meetup are made possible by our sponsor\, the Innovation Central Perth – an industry and science collaboration centre located at Curtin University\, with the vision of advancing digital transformation through an open innovation ecosystem. \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/physical-ai-meetup-2/
LOCATION:Innovation Central Perth\, Level 2\, Building 216\, Curtin University\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T190000
DTSTAMP:20261009T063302Z
CREATED:20261009T063302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T063302Z
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SUMMARY:Generation Content: In the {B}LAB
DESCRIPTION:A monthly round table event  by Creative Tech Village (CTV): Got something on the go? A half-finished track\, a prototype\, a sketchbook\, a business idea that won’t leave you alone? Bring it along to the first monthly roundtable and share where it’s at. Or just pull up a chair and see what’s brewing in the creative {B}labisphere. No pitch decks\, no polish required. Works in progress only.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/generation-content-in-the-blab/
LOCATION:B{LAB}\, Ground Floor Bunbury Library\, 2 Parkfield Street\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Tech Village":MAILTO:mathew.lewis@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T203000
DTSTAMP:20261003T084244Z
CREATED:20261003T084244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T084244Z
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SUMMARY:Born in WA: Commercialising the Power of the Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Turning WA’s ocean power into commercial reality with Tim Green of WaveX.\nWhat does it take to turn world-class research into technology that can survive the ocean\, attract investment and compete in global energy markets? Join RMBWA and Tim Green of WaveX for a practical conversation about WA innovation\, entrepreneurship\, risk\, leadership and the demanding journey from promising idea to commercial reality.\nWestern Australia has always looked to the ocean for opportunity. Now\, a local company is working to convert the movement of that ocean into reliable\, commercially viable energy. \nTim Green\, Operations Manager at WaveX\, has spent more than 20 years leading complex offshore and maritime projects. Today\, he is helping move Australian wave energy technology beyond modelling and research environments and towards real-world deployment. \nTim will share the realities of taking advanced research into one of the harshest operating environments on earth\, and the leadership required when technology\, capital\, regulators\, partners and physical risk all meet. \nIf you are interested in innovation\, entrepreneurship\, investment\, energy\, business growth or the difficult middle ground between a clever idea and a credible enterprise\, this conversation is for you.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/born-in-wa-commercialising-the-power-of-the-ocean/
LOCATION:The Wembley Hotel\, 344 Cambridge Street\, Wembley\, WA\, 6014
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T090000
DTSTAMP:20261006T080449Z
CREATED:20261006T080449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T080449Z
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SUMMARY:WASEC Coffee Catch-up
DESCRIPTION:Join WASEC Membership & Partnerships Lead\, Ash and meet fellow members at Holy Grounds\, a social enterprise cafe in Perth.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wasec-coffee-catch-up/
LOCATION:Holy Grounds Cafe and Community Hub\, 1/3 Pier Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC)":MAILTO:hello@wasec.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T170000
DTSTAMP:20261018T095357Z
CREATED:20261018T095357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T095357Z
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SUMMARY:R Exchange Perth 2-26
DESCRIPTION:Established in 2020\, R Exchange provides an opportunity for open-source data science enthusiasts from a variety of disciplines to connect and learn from each other. \nR Exchange Perth will feature talks by speakers from a wide range of organisations\, plus\, as always\, a keynote from the Posit team. Talks showcase innovative approaches to mapping data\, AI integration and the diversity of open-source use cases\, for example speakers will demonstrate how data pipelines and reporting can be improved with open-source workflows and how open-source dashboards are being used for data exploration and storytelling. \nIn-depth workshop sessions will offer something for everyone\, from how to get the most out of Positron\, automated reported with Quarto and enterprise solutions for open source data science. And there will be plenty of time between sessions to meet like-minded people\, share learnings\, frustrations and opportunities. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/r-exchange-perth-2-26/
LOCATION:Nedlands Yacht Club\, The Esplanade\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T061943Z
CREATED:20261009T061943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T061943Z
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SUMMARY:AAMEG Perth Exploration & Mining Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:The next PERTH EXPLORATION & MINING SUNDOWNER will be held on Wednesday\, 14 October 2026 at CU29 in West Perth from 5pm – a networking night with peers from across the mineral and energy industry\, and food and drinks. \nThis is a prime opportunity to engage with industry leaders\, connect with like-minded professionals\, and expand your network within the exploration and mining sectors. Whether you’re looking to forge new business relationships or stay ahead of industry trends\, this event offers an invaluable platform for growth and collaboration.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aameg-perth-exploration-mining-sundowner-2/
LOCATION:CU29 Restaurant & Bar\, 1275 Hay Street\, West Perth\, WA\, 6005
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T014259Z
CREATED:20260924T014259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T014259Z
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SUMMARY:Atlassian Community Event Perth 2026
DESCRIPTION:ACE Perth is back – and this time\, we’re talking AI\nAI is changing the way we work – fast. But what happens when AI moves from being a tool you use to becoming part of your team? \nFor one night in Perth\, we’re bringing senior Atlassian leaders Jono Ross and Alana Dyson together to unpack where the future of teamwork is heading – and give Perth direct access to insights we don’t often get on the west coast. \n\nSee AI in action. Alana will present Accelerating Outcomes with Rovo: Search\, Chat & Agents in Action\, showing how AI can search across organisational knowledge\, work alongside teams and use agents to actually get work done.\nHear what’s coming next. Jono and Alana will explore the future of teamwork\, human + AI collaboration and why trust\, security and governance are quickly becoming the next big conversation.\nThen we bring it back to WA. Hear from leaders representing some of WA’s best-known organisations and major global enterprises about how they’re actually approaching AI – what’s working\, what’s holding them back\, and how it’s changing their businesses. Panellists revealed soon.\n\nBring your questions for the audience Q&A – and if you want to dive deeper into AI trust and governance\, you’ll have the opportunity to register for a follow-up session with Atlassian’s Trust team. \nThen stick around for free drinks\, pizza and networking with Atlassian\, our panellists and some of Perth’s leading technology and business people. \nYou don’t need to be an Atlassian expert. If you’re thinking about AI\, technology or the future of work\, this one’s for you. \n⚡ Free event. Limited places. Registration essential. \nHosted by Atlassian & Interfuze Consulting – WA’s only Atlassian Gold Solution Partner. Proudly supported by the City of Perth through its Economic Development Sponsorship Program. \nFeaturing \nJono Ross\, Teamwork & AI Collaboration Lead\, Atlassian ANZ\nJono works with organisations across Australia and New Zealand to rethink how teams collaborate and get work done. With a focus on the future of teamwork and AI-enabled collaboration\, he helps organisations connect strategy with execution\, reduce unnecessary busywork and explore how people and AI can work together more effectively. \nAlana Dyson\, Senior Customer Success Architect – Rovo\, Atlassian\nAlana specialises in AI-driven solutions and enterprise transformation\, helping organisations turn AI from an emerging technology into a practical\, everyday capability. She works with complex organisations to identify high-value AI use cases\, rethink existing ways of working and use Atlassian Rovo to help teams find knowledge\, automate work and achieve better outcomes.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/atlassian-community-event-perth-2026/
LOCATION:45 St Georges Tce\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Interfuze Consulting":MAILTO:hello@interfuze.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T213000
DTSTAMP:20261009T075726Z
CREATED:20261009T075641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T075726Z
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SUMMARY:The Table\, by SOUTHSTART
DESCRIPTION:The Table · Edition 04 – Perth.\nThe Table\, by SOUTHSTART\, Co-Hosted with West Tech Fest\, in partnership with RADIUM. \nA perfect pause before the sprint to WTF\, a chance to hear what’s planned for SouthStart 2027\, and most importantly\, an opportunity to do what we all say we need more of: CONNECT.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-table-by-southstart/
LOCATION:The Heritage\, 131 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T090000
DTSTAMP:20261001T034402Z
CREATED:20261001T034402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T034402Z
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SUMMARY:AusAgritech Annual General Meeting [Members]
DESCRIPTION:2026 AusAgritech Annual General Meeting\nAusAgritech members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting\, which will be held online. \nThe AGM provides members with an opportunity to hear an update on the Association’s activities and finances over the past year and to participate in general business. \nLocation: Online
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ausagritech-annual-general-meeting-members/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Agritech Association":MAILTO:info@ausagritech.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260924T012335Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T012335Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Ground - Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders [Bunbury]
DESCRIPTION:Creative Ground: Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders \nRunning a creative business in the South West? This one’s for every regional founder who’s been meaning to look after themselves “once things calm down.” \nIntroducing Creative Ground – a half-day resilience & wellbeing workshop built specifically for regional founders\, creative entrepreneurs and small business operators who are done running on empty. Irregular income\, isolation\, blurred boundaries\, wearing every hat – it all adds up. That’s exactly why Creative Corner has partnered with Hey Mate – specialists in mental health and wellbeing for the creative industries. \nYou’ll map your own pressure points\, learn tools you can use immediately\, and connect with other founders doing this alongside you. \nLeave with: \n\nA simple\, personalised resilience plan\nReal strategies for stress\, uncertainty & burnout\nPeer connections with founders who get it\nLocal support pathways you can actually use\n\n📌 Bunbury – Stirling Street Arts Centre – Tue 20 Oct 10am – 2pm \n📌 Margaret River – Tanah Marah – Thu 22 Oct 10am – 2pm \n🎟️ Creative Corner members FREE / non-members $35 (includes lunch)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/creative-ground-resilience-wellbeing-for-regional-founders-bunbury/
LOCATION:Stirling Arts Centre\, 34 Stirling St\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T180000
DTSTAMP:20261007T092423Z
CREATED:20261007T092423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092423Z
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SUMMARY:Community of Interest: Creative x Tech Sundownder
DESCRIPTION:A Communities of Interest (COI) meet up for creative & tech innovation bodies\, individuals\, and groups\, hosted by Creative Tech Village. \nThe COI comprises representatives from industry bodies and agencies across the creative and tech sectors\, to identify areas of collaboration for projects and partnerships.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/community-of-interest-creative-x-tech-sundownder/
LOCATION:FOUND.\, 399 Hay Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Tech Village":MAILTO:mathew.lewis@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T055049Z
CREATED:20261001T055049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T055049Z
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SUMMARY:Perth AI Builders Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Perth AI Builders is a community meetup focused on the practical side of AI\, especially the fast-moving world of LLMs\, agentic workflows\, AI tooling and startup building. \n​This community is for anyone actually building (or who wants to actually build) things with AI\, and anyone who wants to about how they can translate their own SME knowledge into capabilities an LLM can leverage \n​Following the session\, attendees will have the opportunity to share what they’ve been building\, showcase projects\, demonstrate tools\, exchange ideas and learn from others experimenting with AI in the real world. \n​Whether you’re deep into agentic coding workflows\, exploring AI tools for your startup\, or simply trying to understand where this technology is heading\, this meetup is designed to be practical\, accessible and community-led. \n​Bring your laptop\, meet like-minded builders\, and join the conversation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-ai-builders-get-together-2/
LOCATION:SPACECUBED\, 45 St George Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T193000
DTSTAMP:20261018T071331Z
CREATED:20261018T071331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T071331Z
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SUMMARY:CyberConnect October Event: Cybersecurity of Artificial Intelligence and Frontier Models
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: This event is only for cyber businesses\, professionals and thought leaders. For student-related events\, please head over to the Students of Cyber (SoC) by CyberWest Hub LinkedIn Page. \nCyber Connect is a curated\, executive-level series designed to bring leaders together to collaborate\, tackle today’s most pressing cyber challenges\, and exchange practical insights across sectors. Each month\, we deep-dive into a critical cybersecurity issue\, creating space for informed discussion\, peer learning\, and forward-thinking solutions. \nThis Month Topic: Cybersecurity of Artificial Intelligence and Frontier Models \nWhat to expect: \n\nConcise\, high-impact insights from leading industry experts\nCandid conversations grounded in real-world experience\nInteractive networking that sparks collaboration and innovation\n\n🚀 Join a trusted network of peers to challenge assumptions\, share lessons learned\, and help shape stronger\, more resilient organisations in an evolving threat landscape.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cyberconnect-october-event-cybersecurity-of-artificial-intelligence-and-frontier-models/
LOCATION:ECU Perth City\, 491 Wellington Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T083000
DTSTAMP:20260907T031012Z
CREATED:20260907T031012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T031012Z
UID:10008144-1792567800-1792571400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:WiTWA Breakfast Networking Series | October Edition
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries Without Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy and Still Be Taken Seriously\nClaire Seeber \nJoin us for the October edition of WiTWA’s Monthly Breakfast Networking Series\, a welcoming\, community-driven space where women (and allies of all genders) come together to build genuine connections\, exchange ideas\, and learn from leaders who are shaping the future of technology\, business and leadership. \nFor our final WiTWA Breakfast Networking event of 2026\, we’re exploring something that can make a powerful difference to both your career and your wellbeing: boundaries. \nIf you’re serious about leading well (and living well!)\, boundaries aren’t optional; they’re essential. Yet in a world that rewards being “always on” and “always available”\, setting them can feel uncomfortable\, and even risky. \nBut clear boundaries aren’t career-limiting. They’re career-defining\, and when done effectively\, they can accelerate your leadership potential.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/witwa-breakfast-networking-series-october-edition/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T090000
DTSTAMP:20261018T070430Z
CREATED:20261018T070430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T070430Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Startup Presentation: How purpose turns a long list into a clear next step
DESCRIPTION:What do I do next? How purpose turns a long list into a clear next step \nEvery founder’s to-do list grows faster than it shrinks. There’s always another feature\, another meeting\, another opportunity that looks too good to miss. You finish the week exhausted\, and still can’t say whether any of it moved you forward.\nThe question underneath it all never changes: what do I do next?\nIn this session\, Paul Cannavan will share why a long list is rarely the real problem\, and why a missing sense of direction usually is. \nDrawing on 20 years building digital products\, mentoring more than 50 founders\, and some hard personal choices about where his own time goes\, Paul will tackle the questions he hears most: \n\nHow do you choose between ten good ideas when you only have time for one?\nHow do you say no without feeling like you’re missing out?\nHow do you get from a big-picture “why” to something you can actually do on Monday morning?\n\nYou’ve probably heard that you should start with why. This session is about what comes after it. Most purpose talks stop at the statement; Paul treats purpose as a decision tool that turns a why into a direction\, and a direction into the one step worth taking this week. You’ll leave with a short set of questions you can use straight away\, and your own next step noted down\, on your phone or however suits you\, along with why it matters. \nAbout the speaker \nPaul Cannavan is a product strategy consultant and the founder of With Impact In Mind. He has spent 20 years building digital products across Australia and the UK\, from working with clinicians in UK hospitals to shadowing clinical staff in First Nations clinics in the Northern Territory. He has mentored more than 50 founders through accelerator programs and runs the Innovation Shed\, a platform and hands-on workspace for early-stage Perth founders and innovators. He’s also building buddi\, a tool that helps people take the next step towards better health. His own why is simple: time\, and quality of life\, with his family
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/morning-startup-presentation-how-purpose-turns-a-long-list-into-a-clear-next-step/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T072427Z
CREATED:20261009T072427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T072427Z
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SUMMARY:Young Energy Professionals Perth - Casual Lunch Catchup
DESCRIPTION:Young Energy Professionals Perth – Casual Lunch Catchup\nNo presentations\, no agenda\, just good conversations and new connections. Every 3 weeks on Wednesdays. 1:00 PM Cloisters\, Perth CBD BYO \nYoung Energy Professionals – Perth are a knowledge sharing and networking group tailored to the interests of younger members of the energy industry but we welcome members of all ages and all parts of the energy and associated industries including students.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/young-energy-professionals-perth-casual-lunch-catchup/
LOCATION:Cloisters Square\, 5/863 Hay Street\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T183000
DTSTAMP:20261001T104114Z
CREATED:20261001T104114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T104114Z
UID:10008306-1792600200-1792607400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:AARP Bots & Bevs - October
DESCRIPTION:The AARP October Bots & Bevs networking evening is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other innovators\, robotics thought leaders and business insiders working right across the robotics\, automation and zero emissions sectors.\nJoin us for this Spring sundowner with a live demo\, industry discussion and networking all at the AARP. \nConnect\, collaborate and be part of the future of automation and robotics
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aarp-bots-bevs-october/
LOCATION:Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct\, Pederick Rd\, Neerabup\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260929T021159Z
CREATED:20260929T020715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T021159Z
UID:10008278-1792602000-1792611000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Innovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem: Future-Ready Solutions through Intelligent Insights\, Digital Transformation & AI
DESCRIPTION:Innovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem: Future-Ready Solutions through Intelligent Insights\, Digital Transformation and AI\nJoin ECU’s School of Business and Law and our partners\, the City of Wanneroo and the City of Joondalup\, for an evening where research meets real-world challenges\, and new ideas become opportunities for collaboration.\nHear from ECU researchers working across eye-tracking\, sustainable tourism\, social listening\, online brand research\, social media\, digital transformation\, and AI readiness. Through a series of short presentations\, you will hear about new insights and practical tools that can help local organisations understand their audiences\, adapt to digital change\, and prepare for the future. \nThe evening will also include time to connect with researchers\, industry leaders\, local professionals\, and community partners. Come along to exchange ideas and discover how ECU’s research expertise can support your organisation and the wider Northern Corridor community. \nSpeakers: Prof Peter Galvin\, Dr Violetta Wilk\, Dr Saiyidi Mat Roni\, Dr Hana Hadinejad\, Dr Ali Tehrani\, Dr Kourosh Esfandiar\, Dr Ahmad Khanfar.nLight refreshments will be provided. \n\nWhen: Wednesday 21 October 2026\, 5:00pm – 7:30pm\nWhere: Building 1\, Level 4 – Council Chambers\, ECU Joondalup Campus\nRegister: https://www.trybooking.com/DQBTD.\n\nRSVP By Wednesday 14 October 2026. Please note that places are limited so RSVP early. \necu.edu.au/schools/business-and-law
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-in-the-perth-northern-corridor-ecosystem-future-ready-solutions-through-intelligent-insights-digital-transformation-ai/
LOCATION:ECU Joondalup\, 270 Joondalup Drive\, Joondalup\, Western Australia\, 6027\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20261003T053223Z
CREATED:20261003T053223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T053223Z
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SUMMARY:OCA Plugfest Australia
DESCRIPTION:Part of the OCA Conference Australia\, this event will bring the OCPP community together for hands-on testing\, knowledge sharing\, and valuable connections with the people shaping the future of EV charging.\nWhy attend as a tester?  \n\nTest your OCPP 1.6\, 2.0.1 or 2.1 implementation with multiple partners\nValidate interoperability in real-life scenarios\nJoin structured round-robin testing sessions\nIdentify issues and improve compatibility faster\n\nOnline tester – AUD$ 160 per team \nLearn more here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/oca-plugfest-australia/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260924T012636Z
CREATED:20260924T012636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T012636Z
UID:10008273-1792663200-1792677600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Creative Ground - Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders [Margaret River]
DESCRIPTION:Creative Ground: Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders \nRunning a creative business in the South West? This one’s for every regional founder who’s been meaning to look after themselves “once things calm down.” \nIntroducing Creative Ground – a half-day resilience & wellbeing workshop built specifically for regional founders\, creative entrepreneurs and small business operators who are done running on empty. Irregular income\, isolation\, blurred boundaries\, wearing every hat – it all adds up. That’s exactly why Creative Corner has partnered with Hey Mate – specialists in mental health and wellbeing for the creative industries. \nYou’ll map your own pressure points\, learn tools you can use immediately\, and connect with other founders doing this alongside you. \nLeave with: \n\nA simple\, personalised resilience plan\nReal strategies for stress\, uncertainty & burnout\nPeer connections with founders who get it\nLocal support pathways you can actually use\n\n📌 Bunbury – Stirling Street Arts Centre – Tue 20 Oct 10am – 2pm \n📌 Margaret River – Tanah Marah – Thu 22 Oct 10am – 2pm \n🎟️ Creative Corner members FREE / non-members $35 (includes lunch)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/creative-ground-resilience-wellbeing-for-regional-founders-margaret-river/
LOCATION:Tanah Marah\, 277 Tanah Marah Rd\, Bramley\, WA\, 6285
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260813T072838Z
CREATED:20260813T072838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T072838Z
UID:10008045-1792684800-1792692000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:The Power of Procurement [Austmine]
DESCRIPTION:Join Austmine for The Power of Procurement networking event\, an interactive panel discussion featuring procurement\, commercial and industry leaders. This conversation will explore the critical role procurement and supply chain functions play in enabling innovation across mining operations\, and what suppliers need to understand to build stronger relationships with major mining companies.  \nHear firsthand insights on: \n\nHow mining companies evaluate new suppliers and technologies\nWhy some promising innovations fail to gain traction\nBalancing innovation\, risk and operational performance\nWhat separates a trusted partner from a transactional vendor\nThe role of contractors\, OEMs and service providers in driving innovation\nFuture opportunities as mining companies pursue automation\, digital transformation and decarbonisation\n\nWhether you are a technology provider\, engineering firm\, contractor\, consultant or service provider\, this discussion will provide practical insights into how innovation is adopted on site and how suppliers can position themselves for long-term success.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-power-of-procurement-austmine/
LOCATION:The Westin\, 4480 Hay Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T103706Z
CREATED:20261001T103706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T103706Z
UID:10008304-1792688400-1792695600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:CORE Start 2026 - Ideas Night
DESCRIPTION:Come along to CORE Start Ideas Night to witness the 2026 CORE Start cohort will pitch their ventures live to a panel of industry leaders\, who will give them frank\, practical feedback to sharpen their thinking and help them move their ideas forward.\nCORE Start is our 12 week entrepreneurial development program for founders building solutions for energy and resources. This year’s cohort is our biggest yet\, bringing twice as many founders and a wide range of ideas from across the sector. \nIdeas Night is a chance to: \n\nSee early-stage ventures before anyone else does\nHear how experienced leaders assess new ideas\, and what they look for\nBack local founders and share your own insights with them\nConnect with innovators\, investors and industry people over drinks afterwards
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-start-2026-ideas-night/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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