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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251202T090000
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SUMMARY:World Nuclear Energy Day 2025 - Australia December 2nd - Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing Nuclear Energy in Australia and Around the Globe\n\n\n\nOnce again\, Innovate Australia proudly serves as the official Ambassador for World Nuclear Energy Day in 2025. For the fifth consecutive year\, they invite you to celebrate the remarkable advancements in technology and innovation within the global nuclear energy sector. \nThis year’s theme\, “We are critical mass!” highlights the collective impact and support needed to drive nuclear energy forward as a crucial part of our clean energy future. December 2nd holds profound significance\, honouring the groundbreaking achievement of the first self-sustaining chain reaction and the launch of the world’s first commercial-scale electric power reactor. On this day in 1942\, Enrico Fermi’s Chicago Pile-1 reactor made history with a self-sustaining chain reaction. Exactly 15 years later\, on December 2\, 1957\, the first commercial reactor in Shippingport\, Pennsylvania\, reached criticality. \nAs Australia intensifies its pursuit of zero emissions\, nuclear energy continues to gather support and recognition as a vital\, clean\, and reliable power source. Join in acknowledging this incredible legacy and exploring nuclear energy’s promise as we look to the future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/world-nuclear-energy-day-2025-australia-december-2nd-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Awards Night / Celebratory Event,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Australia":MAILTO:steve.carroll@innovateaustralia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251202T110000
DTSTAMP:20251119T075605Z
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SUMMARY:Activate 2026 | InnovationAus.com Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 InnovationAus.com editorial and production roadmap is ready to roll! \nJoin us for this exclusive Activate 2026 webinar\, designed to show you the calendar of activities for the year ahead – and the best ways to engage your clients. \nFrom industry forums\, podcasts\, roundtables and whitepapers to the InnovationAus Awards for Excellence – expect a run-through of the 2026 program. plus more details about Innovation.Aus.com’s renewed reporting focus on GovTech and the innovative use of technology in the delivery of government services. \nThis rapid-fire session will highlight how we can help you and your clients connect with our influential audience of government policymakers and business leaders.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/activate-2026-innovationaus-com-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20251126T095918Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Development Goals: Local | Regional | Global Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join for the launch of Sustainable Development Goals: Local\, Regional\, Global\, a report that brings together insights from leading academics\, practitioners\, and policy experts across all 17 SDGs. \nThis timely publication highlights innovative research\, real-world case studies\, and evidence-based pathways to accelerate sustainable development in Australia and beyond. \nSpeakers will explore the current state of SDG progress\, examining both the challenges and opportunities shaping implementation at local\, regional\, and global levels. \nAttendees and contributors will have the opportunity to connect across sectors\, share insights\, and form collaborations that strengthen emerging policy directions and practical strategies for meaningful change. \nThis event offers a unique opportunity for policymakers\, researchers\, industry professionals\, and community leaders to engage with cutting-edge thinking on the SDGs and explore how collective action can deliver a more sustainable and equitable future. \nThe launch will feature an opening address from Richard Damania\, Chief Economist\, The World Bank\, followed by a panel discussion with: \n\nMichael Sheldrick\, Co-Founder\, Global Citizen\nPro-Vice Chancellor Academic Advancement & Diversity Fiona McGaughey\, The University of Western Australia\nProfessor Kadambot Siddique\, UWA Institute of Agriculture\nProfessor Jessica Meeuwig\, UWA Oceans Institute\nAdam Carrel\, Climate Change & Sustainability\, EY Australia
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sustainable-development-goals-local-regional-global-report-launch/
LOCATION:Ernst & Young\, 11 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251203T140000
DTSTAMP:20251127T055710Z
CREATED:20251127T055710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T055710Z
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SUMMARY:TERN Webinar - Applying Environmental Data to Forecasting Health Issues
DESCRIPTION:The One Health framework recognises a fundamental truth: human health\, animal health\, and environmental health are inseparable. Understanding our environment is the key to predicting and preventing emerging health crises affecting all Australians. \nAs climate change accelerates\, we’re witnessing unprecedented health challenges at the intersection of environmental change and disease. Extreme heat events\, bushfire smoke\, droughts\, air pollution\, allergens and shifting disease patterns are increasingly threatening Australian communities. \nThis webinar brings together three leading researchers pioneering solutions to these challenges
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/tern-webinar-applying-environmental-data-to-forecasting-health-issues/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network":MAILTO:tern@uq.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251208T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251208T190000
DTSTAMP:20251004T051849Z
CREATED:20251004T051849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T051849Z
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SUMMARY:WTF is deep tech?
DESCRIPTION:What is the future of WA? \nWill we buy-in to the bold ideas or stick with the status quo? \nWill we take the leap and back the forward-thinking visionaries daring enough to reshape our future? \nStep into a showcase of what’s possible\, where breakthrough ideas and deep tech collide to diversify and transform the Western Australian economy.\nThis is your chance to see tomorrow\, today.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wtf-is-deeptech/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T103000
DTSTAMP:20251206T094129Z
CREATED:20251206T094129Z
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SUMMARY:SHIELD CRC Industry Workshop - Online
DESCRIPTION:Australia is increasingly reliant on precise and secure Positioning\, Navigation and Timing (PNT)\, and that dependency is becoming a vulnerability. \nFrom banking and energy to transport and emergency services\, our critical systems depend on satellite- based positioning and timing\, mostly from foreign-operated Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. These signals are unprotected\, unverified\, and easily disrupted by interference\, cyberattack\, or space weather. As digital transformation accelerates and systems become more autonomous and interconnected\, the consequences of a PNT failure multiply risking blackouts\, communication loss\, navigation failures\, and financial disruption. \nThe SHIELD CRC can change this: Together we can build a sovereign\, resilient\, and secure PNT ecosystem for Australia – one that detects threats\, withstands interference\, and recovers quickly so that business continuity\, public safety and economic stability are not left vulnerable to forces beyond our control. \nThe outputs of the CRC will improve productivity and business continuity\, simulate new industry growth and strengthen sovereignty national security. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/shield-crc-industry-workshop-online/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T163000
DTSTAMP:20250816T053200Z
CREATED:20250816T053200Z
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SUMMARY:AI in science: the promise\, perils and path forward – AI in science and research
DESCRIPTION:In this panel discussion\, experts from diverse corners of the research ecosystem will discuss how AI is accelerating innovation\, the opportunities and challenges it presents\, and what this means for trust in science. \n\nDr Stefan Harrer (Data61\, CSIRO) connects safe and trustworthy AI systems with human decision-makers in health\, biotech and pharma.\nProfessor Karin Verspoor (RMIT University) researches AI methods for biological discovery and clinical decision support\, using machine learning to extract insights from the academic literature.\nAssociate Professor Michelle Riedlinger (Queensland University of Technology) is an expert in public engagement and research communication.\nDr Ehsan Nabavi (Centre for the Public Awareness of Science) leads the Australian National University’s Responsible Innovation Lab.\n\nJoin for a thought-provoking conversation on the role of AI in the scientific endeavour and what this means for the role of science in society. \nThe public speaker series is for everyone-Students\, professionals\, academics\, lifelong learners\, those interested in science and technology\, and those simply curious about the future—this series will give a glimpse into how AI is shaping science\, and our world more broadly.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-in-science-the-promise-perils-and-path-forward-ai-in-science-and-research/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20251130T052748Z
CREATED:20251124T024825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T052748Z
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SUMMARY:Debate Club & Rockford Equity Presents: Startup Funding Debt vs Equity | Watch founders argue about money they don't have
DESCRIPTION:Debate Club is coming to Perth to shake up the West Coast. Founded and brought together by Orsolya Toth-Pal and Kate Harris\, Debate Club has hosted fiery debates across the East Coast at major festivals and conferences including Sunrise by Blackbird\, SXSW Sydney and Cannes Crocodiles. Now\, for the very first time\, they are launching in Perth\, and there could not be a better way to do it than as a West Tech Fest Satellite Event.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/debate-club-rockford-equity-presents-startup-funding-debt-vs-equity-watch-founders-argue-about-money-they-dont-have/
LOCATION:AWS Perth Offices\, 9/240 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251209T210000
DTSTAMP:20251128T051201Z
CREATED:20251004T051643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T051201Z
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SUMMARY:Future in Question
DESCRIPTION:Future in Question is a live\, unscripted conversation where two seasoned technologists cut through the noise to unpack what’s really at stake. No hype\, no fluff — just sharp insights\, big questions\, and honest takes on the future of AI. \nExpect a mix of deep technical context\, accessible discussion\, and audience Q&A\, followed by networking with WA’s innovation community. \nThis satellite event brings one of the most urgent conversations of our time into the heart of West Tech Fest: the societal impact of AI. By sparking dialogue between builders\, researchers\, founders\, policymakers\, and students\, we’ll explore both the promise and perils of emerging technologies — and what it all means for WA’s future. \nSpeakers \nJeroen Van Dalen | Founder & AI Technologist | CEO @ Integral | CPO @ Able | Startups via AITIA & Bloom\nAidan Morgan | Fractional CTO at Run Level Five | Former Principal TPM @ Atlassian | Startup VP/CTO/Founder
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/future-in-question/
LOCATION:The Bloom Centre for Youth Innovation\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20251110T024449Z
CREATED:20251110T024402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T024449Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum Internet Summit
DESCRIPTION:In an age where AI can fake almost anything — from voices to “breaking news” — and trust online is collapsing\, the Quantum Internet promises something revolutionary: a network of proof\, where authenticity and identity are guaranteed by the laws of physics\, not algorithms or corporations. \nThe Quantum Internet Summit – Perth 2025 organised by the Western Australia Web3 Association together with Quantum Australia and UWA as a satellite event of the West Tech Fest – marks the world’s first gathering dedicated to the next great leap in communication technologies and digital economy. Quantum Internet is a revolutionary step that could transform our world and ignite a new multi-trillion-dollar global economy built on trust\, security\, and sovereignty\, as never experienced before. It promises ultra-secure communication\, super-powered computation\, and unprecedented sensing capabilities transforming all sectors. \nYou will learn what quantum internet is and why it is so exciting; have a quick intro to quantum tech in plain language; learn about the opportunities in the new quantum-digital diversified economy for individuals\, investors\, businesses\, entrepreneurs ($funding opportunities)\, corporations and governments; connect with innovators\, researchers\, entrepreneurs and leaders in the field. Hear how quantum will change web3\, blockchain and all other sectors. You will also hear about the exciting vision for Quantum R&D and innovation revolutionising and diversifying the Western Australian economy. \nEntrepreneurs (including creatives) and researchers who explore quantum or quantum related projects will learn about exciting funding opportunities with Quantum Australia!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/quantum-internet-summit/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20251029T051543Z
CREATED:20251029T051543Z
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SUMMARY:Show us the Data: Building a Fairer Funding System
DESCRIPTION:Show Us the Data: WA Roundtable at West Tech Fest\nMoving from anecdote to evidence. \nWho’s getting funded – and who’s missing out – is only half the story.\nRight now\, Australia lacks visibility into the pipeline that shapes those outcomes. \nJoin Equity Clear for the WA Roundtable of our national Show Us the Data series\, as we bring investors\, accelerators\, policymakers and ecosystem leaders together to ask: \n\nWhat would it take for the investment sector to start tracking its diversity pipeline?\nHow can we build the infrastructure for fairer\, more transparent funding flows?\n\nWho should attend\n\nVenture capital\, private equity and angel investors\nAccelerators\, incubators\, and venture builders\nGovernment and policy leaders shaping innovation and inclusion\nFamily offices\, foundations\, and ecosystem enablers\nAnyone committed to making Australia’s funding landscape fairer and more transparent
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/show-us-the-data-building-a-fairer-funding-system/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T133000
DTSTAMP:20251029T053009Z
CREATED:20251029T053009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T053009Z
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SUMMARY:Tranche Two Unlocked: Tech Solutions for Accountants
DESCRIPTION:Automation Unlocked: Tech Solutions for Modern Accountants\n\n\n\nJoin Personr and Sustainable Edge Accounting & Advisory for an exclusive event on how technology is transforming compliance and helping accountants prepare for Australia’s Tranche Two AML/CTF reforms. Featuring a panel discussion and networking session\, this event will spotlight Personr’s WA-built innovation\, a solution redefining how accounting and regulated industries manage compliance\, streamline onboarding\, and protect client trust. \nWhy attend: \n\nGet Tranche Two ready: Understand what the new AML/CTF obligations mean for accountants and how technology can make compliance simple and sustainable.\nLeverage local innovation: Discover how Personr\, a Western Australian technology company\, is empowering accountants to automate risk checks\, save time\, and stay audit-ready.\nConnect and collaborate: Meet founders\, compliance leaders\, and forward-thinking professionals shaping the future of financial and professional services.\nExplore the intersection of tech and trust: Learn how innovation in RegTech is driving growth and resilience across Australia’s most dynamic industries.\nHave the chance to win a door prize!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/tranche-two-unlocked-tech-solutions-for-accountants/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T160000
DTSTAMP:20251029T052753Z
CREATED:20251029T052753Z
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SUMMARY:Entangled Workshop - Connecting Quantum Researchers with Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of quantum research and entrepreneurship at the Entangled Workshop.\nA Satellite Event of West Tech Fest – Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/entangled-workshop-connecting-quantum-researchers-with-entrepreneurs-tickets-1831479487449
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/entangled-workshop-connecting-quantum-researchers-with-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Quantum Australia":MAILTO:queries@quantum-australia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251210T223000
DTSTAMP:20251206T090038Z
CREATED:20251206T090038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T090038Z
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SUMMARY:[UIIN Webinar] A Living Lab for Entrepreneurship: Inside H-FARM’s Innovation Campus
DESCRIPTION:How do you turn entrepreneurship education into ventures that land real corporate pilots — and do it in a way that fuels regional innovation? In this Fireside Chat\, Timothy O’Connell\, Senior Partner at H-FARM and Director of its Entrepreneurship & Startup Center\, takes us inside Europe’s leading campus where education\, startups and corporates co-exist. \nDrawing on H-FARM’s experience bridging academia\, venture creation\, and industry innovation\, Tim will share how his team develops “pilot-ready” ventures directly out of coursework\, and how their Veneto-based ecosystem has become a launchpad for startups\, corporates\, and talent alike.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/uiin-webinar-a-living-lab-for-entrepreneurship-inside-h-farms-innovation-campus/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251211T193000
DTSTAMP:20251206T083633Z
CREATED:20251206T083633Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Innovation Systems: how ICBs can drive innovation adoption
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Unit will unpack their work with The Health Foundation and nine ICBs across the country. They have been exploring how strategic commissioning can be used to accelerate evidence-based innovations that reduce inequalities and improve lives. \nThis session is designed for those doing the work moving beyond the theory to share practical insights on: \n\nEmbedding innovation in commissioning cycles\nLeveraging the wider innovation ecosystem\nReal-world examples of successful adoption
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/accelerating-innovation-systems-how-icbs-can-drive-innovation-adoption/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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