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SUMMARY:Now You're in Business - CERI Women Entrepreneur Series
DESCRIPTION:Now You’re in Business – Managing growth\, leadership\, complexity and scaling a business for long-term success.\nHosted by: Toby Swinger\, CEO\, CERI \nModerated by: Natalie Dawson\, CEO\, Focus Commercial Advisory \nSpeaker panel: \n\nMelissa Sturgess\, Co-founder & CEO Ananda & NED\nAndrea Horwood\, Founder & CEO ETTO & NED\nKate O’Hara\, CEO Foodbank WA & NED\nAaron McDonald\, Founder & Managing Principal Pragma Legal\nBrigadier Amanda Williamson\, Retired Army Commander\, Founder & Principal RedLine Consulting\n\nThe Women Entrepreneurs Series is a practical three-part event series designed to support entrepreneurs through every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. Bringing together experienced founders\, investors\, business leaders and professional advisers\, the series combines practical commercial advice with real-world experiences to provide attendees with insights they can immediately apply to their own businesses. \nRather than focusing solely on success stories\, the series encourages open and candid conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship\, including the challenges\, setbacks and pivotal decisions that shape successful businesses. Panellists will share not only what worked\, but also what they would do differently if they were starting again.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/now-youre-in-business-ceri-women-entrepreneur-series/
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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T190000
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SUMMARY:Quantum\, AI and the next frontier of computing
DESCRIPTION:Discover where quantum computing is heading and what it could mean for Western Australia.\n\n\n\nQuantum computing is progressing from research milestones towards practical scientific and industrial applications. At the same time\, its convergence with artificial intelligence is creating new possibilities for tackling some of the world’s most complex problems. \nJoin leaders from Quantinuum and UWA for a timely conversation on where the technology stands\, what may come next and how Australia can help shape this emerging field. \nIn conversation: \n\nDr Jenni Strabley\, Corporate Vice President and General Manager\, Compute Platform Group\, Quantinuum\nProfessor Jingbo Wang\, Director\, Research Centre for Quantum Information\, Simulation and Algorithm\, UWA\n\nWhat you will discover: \n\nWhere quantum computing is today and what comes next\nThe emerging potential of hybrid quantum and AI computing\nHow research partnerships can lead to practical outcomes\nPotential applications across health\, energy\, resources\, advanced materials and finance\nThe opportunity for Australia to build quantum capability\, applications and talent
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/quantum-ai-and-the-next-frontier-of-computing/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Quantum Australia":MAILTO:queries@quantum-australia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261005T200000
DTSTAMP: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
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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:20261006T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T120000
DTSTAMP:20261005T070217Z
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SUMMARY:The Implementation Science Symposium [WAHTN]
DESCRIPTION:The morning features a welcome and high-level overview of the state of Implementation Science in Western Australia\, presented by WAHTN Chair Professor Steve Webb\, followed by case study presentations of local implementation science practice success stories.\nCase studies presented will be from varying stages of the implementation pipeline\, and will provide an opportunity for audiences to dive deeper into the ‘how’ of implementation science\, learning from shared experiences. A panel session will then enable discussion of the case studies. Presentations and panel have in-person and livestream options. \nPresentations and Speakers\nEmbedding consumers in implementation projects\, with Emma Bourke & Rochelle Oaklands \nMaking research fit in the real world\, with Gemma Upson \nEmbedding research in practice: Generating evidence and building momentum for sustainable change\, with Dr Justin Yeung & Kaylie Toll \nDesigning implementation research studies to maximise and demonstrate impact\, with Professor Caroline Finch
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-implementation-science-symposium-wahtn/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T031330Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE VTS Seminar and Networking Event (WA Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:IEEE VTS Seminar and Networking Event. Seminar title: \nBeyond the Hype: Why Drone Technology Has Hit a Plateau — And What Comes Next\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Launch of the IEEE VTS Western Australia Chapter will be held.\nA seminar talk will be given. Speaker is Professor Hamish Campbell\, Director\, North Australian Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS)\, Charles Darwin University.\n\nThis seminar offers a candid\, insider’s assessment of an industry at a crossroads. It will challenge the audience of engineers and autonomous systems professionals to critically reassess assumptions about UAV value\, regulatory pathways\, and where genuine innovation and investment opportunities may still lie in this evolving landscape. \nProfessor Campbell’s research underpins a diverse range of real-world applications\, spanning conservation\, agriculture\, emergency management\, defence\, and security. His work sits at the intersection of practical field experience and strategic industry insight\, offering a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing autonomous systems as the sector navigates a period of significant change.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ieee-vts-seminar-and-networking-event-wa-chapter/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T090000
DTSTAMP:20261003T042210Z
CREATED:20261003T042210Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20261007T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260928T094205Z
CREATED:20260928T094205Z
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SUMMARY:2026 GIWA Forum
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for this year’s GIWA Forum\, where we’ll explore The new wheatbelt: How costs\, capital\, climate and consolidation are changing grain farming in WA. \nAs input costs rise\, capital requirements shift\, climate variability intensifies and farm consolidation reshapes the landscape\, WA’s grain industry is entering a new era. Join us for an afternoon of insight\, discussion and networking as we unpack what these forces mean for the future of grain farming in Western Australia. \nWe are thrilled to be joined by Dennis Voznesenski\, Commonwealth Bank’s Agricultural and Sustainable Economist\, Jessica Lingard from the Bureau of Meteorology\, Graeme McConnell\, Director of Planfarm\, and John Woods\, Chair of Lawsons Grain. \nWe are grateful for the continued support of the GIWA Forum by event sponsor CBH Group.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-giwa-forum/
LOCATION:Beaumonde On The Point\, 306 Riverside Drive\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T140000
DTSTAMP:20261004T034229Z
CREATED:20261004T034229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T034229Z
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SUMMARY:Activating Innovation Precincts: Lessons from the University of Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:Innovation precincts are often presented as places where universities\, industry\, government\, start-ups and communities come together — but proximity alone does not create collaboration. In this fireside chat\, Vanessa Campbell\, Director of Innovation Precincts at the University of Melbourne\, will explore what it takes to turn a physical precinct into an active innovation ecosystem. Drawing on experience across Melbourne Connect and the wider Parkville and Arden context\, the conversation will examine the operating models\, partnerships\, programming and trust-building needed to move from a property-led vision to sustained collaboration. \nAbout the speaker: Vanessa Campbell leads the University of Melbourne’s work on innovation precincts\, focusing on how universities can move beyond physical development to create genuinely active ecosystems of collaboration. In this practical conversation\, she will share lessons on how innovation precincts can become more than buildings\, labs or co-location spaces — and instead create the conditions for meaningful collaboration across universities\, companies\, government\, start-ups and communities. The session will be valuable for anyone involved in developing\, operating or partnering within innovation precincts\, including leaders and professionals working in external engagement\, innovation\, partnerships\, entrepreneurship\, research translation\, economic development and ecosystem building. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/activating-innovation-precincts-lessons-from-the-university-of-melbourne/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20261009T043043Z
CREATED:20261009T043043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T043043Z
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SUMMARY:AUSTMINE Philippines Market Entry Readiness: From Market Insight to Action
DESCRIPTION:Philippines Market Entry Readiness: From Market Insight to Action \nAustmine and the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) invite Australian Mining Equipment\, Technology and Services (METS) companies to join a practical webinar focused on taking the next step in the Philippines mining market.\nThe Philippines presents opportunities for Australian METS across mining equipment\, technology\, engineering\, processing\, environmental management\, safety\, training and operational improvement. Turning those opportunities into meaningful engagement requires companies to consider where their capabilities fit\, what information they still need and how prepared they are to pursue the market. \nBuilding on the Philippines Mining Market introduction held on 13 August 2026\, this 90-minute webinar will move from market understanding to practical preparation. It will help companies consider what the market information means for their business\, identify areas requiring further validation and decide where to focus their next effort. \nThrough in-market and industry perspectives\, the session will explore practical considerations for engaging in the Philippines and lessons companies can apply to their own market approach. Speakers will be announced once confirmed.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/austmine-philippines-market-entry-readiness-from-market-insight-to-action/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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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:20261008T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T034450Z
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SUMMARY:Making University–SME Collaboration Work: From Live Projects to Lasting Partnerships
DESCRIPTION:Universities often want stronger relationships with SMEs\, yet collaboration can falter when academic and business priorities\, timelines and expectations do not align. \nIn this fireside chat\, Darko Pantelic\, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Jönköping International Business School\, will explore community-engaged learning as a practical route into university–SME collaboration. Drawing on more than ten years of real-client course delivery\, the conversation will examine how students\, educators and SMEs can work around authentic business challenges\, where friction typically emerges\, and what institutions need to do to turn individual initiatives into embedded and repeatable practice. \nLearn more and register here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/making-university-sme-collaboration-work-from-live-projects-to-lasting-partnerships/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T123000
DTSTAMP:20260924T013041Z
CREATED:20260924T013041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T013041Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Regional Learning Exchange:  Learning from stewardship in practice
DESCRIPTION:How does coastal & marine stewardship work across different places\, organisations and scales — and what makes it possible to work collectively? \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2026 Regional Learning Exchange\, bringing together six learning stories from across Western Australia to explore how stewardship is organised\, supported\, and delivered in practice.\n\nThe stories look at the roles of place\, governance\, population\, funding\, and organisational capacity\, as well as how activities and monitoring inform decisions and contribute to social\, economic\, environmental\, and cultural outcomes.\n\nFollowing the presentations\, roundtable discussions will create space to share experiences\, explore what helps or hinders stewardship\, and discuss what we can learn from different approaches across WA.\n\nThe insights from the Exchange will contribute to the Stewardship Practice Playbook — a live\, evolving resource that continues to grow through shared learning and practice.\n\n 8.30 am – 12.30 pm  |  Friday\, 9 October 2026  |  Bunbury & ONLINE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-regional-learning-exchange-learning-from-stewardship-in-practice/
LOCATION:Dolphin Discovery Centre\, Anchorage Cove off\, Koombana Dr\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Western Australian Coastal &amp%3B Marine Network":MAILTO:wacmcn@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261009T113000
DTSTAMP:20261001T105412Z
CREATED:20261001T105412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T105412Z
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SUMMARY:Frontier Series: The Deep-Tech Spinout Journey- From Researcher to Founder
DESCRIPTION:What does it really take to turn breakthrough research into a deep-tech company?\nJoin Illume Ventures for a conversation with Dr Richard Parsons\, Founder & CEO of Kite Magnetics\, a Monash University spinout. Richard’s journey offers a rare inside look at what happens when cutting-edge research leaves the laboratory and becomes a venture. \nWe’ll explore: \n\nHow a research breakthrough becomes a commercial opportunity\nThe transition from researcher and scientist to founder\nWhat changes when you move from research to building a company\nNavigating customers\, commercialisation\, IP\, funding and scale\nThe challenges and rewards of building a deep-tech venture from Australia\nLessons for researchers considering whether their own research could become a startup\n\nWhether you’re a researcher\, PhD student\, engineer\, aspiring founder\, entrepreneur or simply curious about how deep-tech companies are created\, this is an opportunity to hear directly from someone who has lived the journey. \nFeaturing Dr Richard Parsons\, Founder & CEO\, Kite Magnetics \nPresented as part of Frontier Series by Illume Ventures  conversations with the people turning frontier research and technologies into ventures.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/frontier-series-the-deep-tech-spinout-journey-from-researcher-to-founder/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T133051Z
CREATED:20260914T024226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T133051Z
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SUMMARY:State of Startup Funding Roundtable (invite only)
DESCRIPTION:The State of Startup Capital in WA: in a state awash with money\, why is “access to capital” still not solved? \nWestern Australia has no shortage of wealth\, yet startups make up a tiny proportion of their investment portfolios (about 0.4%). Do they need educating on ESIC? Furthermore\, WA startups attract very little Australian venture capital. Around 2%. \n\nOur next StartupWA Roundtable brings founders\, investors and ecosystem builders together to work out why\, and what we can actually change. In a pre-event survey\, your responses will directly inform the focus areas and discussion points for the upcoming ‘State of Startup Capital in WA’ Roundtable on 12th October 2026. Take the survey to apply to attend the (invite only) roundtable. We want to make sure we get a good mix of investors\, entrepreneurs\, government\, etc\, in the room.\n\nRoundtable starts (sharp) at 3pm\, and concludes 5pm on Mon 12 Oct.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startupwa-state-of-startup-capital-in-wa-roundtable/
LOCATION:The Vibe Hotel\, 9 Alvan Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T070000
DTSTAMP:20260907T064551Z
CREATED:20260907T064551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T064551Z
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SUMMARY:Global Innovation in Pasture and Rangeland Systems Series: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture is evolving rapidly\, but many of its biggest challenges are shared across regions. From climate resilience and labor shortages to technology adoption and market expansion\, producers and innovators are seeking practical solutions that work in real-world pasture and rangeland systems. \nJoin agritech leaders from New Zealand\, Australia\, Colorado\, and Wyoming for a three-part webinar series exploring how complementary agricultural ecosystems are tackling these challenges together. Through conversations with producers\, researchers\, investors\, policymakers\, and economic development leaders\, the series will highlight practical experiences\, emerging technologies\, and opportunities for future international collaboration. \nWhether you are a farmer or rancher\, an agritech company\, an investor\, or a policymaker\, these discussions will provide valuable insights into the future of pasture-based agriculture and the partnerships shaping it. \nWebinar Sessions Overview: \nSession 1 — Farmer and Rancher Perspectives – Sept 28/29 | 4:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM AEST / 11:00 AM NZST \nHear directly from producers representing each participating region as they discuss the realities of managing pasture and rangeland operations. Topics include climate resilience\, productivity challenges\, labor pressures\, technology adoption\, diversification opportunities\, and lessons that can be shared across regions. \nSession 2 — Innovation and Technology Ecosystems – Oct 12/13 | 3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM AEST / 10:00 AM NZST \nExplore how each region is building thriving agritech ecosystems. Regional leaders will introduce their innovation landscapes before joining a panel discussion on digital agriculture\, livestock technologies\, AI\, remote sensing\, automation\, commercialization\, and pathways for bringing innovation successfully onto the farm and ranch. \nSession 3 — Investment\, Regional Development\, and Policy – Oct 26/27 | 3:00 PM EDT / 8:00 AM AEST / 10:00 AM NZST \nLearn how government\, investors\, and regional development organizations are supporting agritech growth through policy\, investment\, trade\, and international partnerships. The session will examine opportunities for cross-border collaboration\, market expansion\, and future joint initiatives.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-innovation-in-pasture-and-rangeland-systems-series-session-2/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Agritech Association":MAILTO:info@ausagritech.org
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094239Z
CREATED:20261009T094239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T094239Z
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SUMMARY:CERN APAC Water Stream Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Closing the Loop: Water and Wastewater Management for a Circular Economy\nGrowing water demand\, climate change\, resource constraints and ageing infrastructure are challenging conventional linear approaches to water management. This webinar explores how circular economy and One Water approaches can transform water and wastewater systems through recycling\, reuse\, decentralised solutions and resource recovery. \nBringing together perspectives from research\, industry and practice\, the session will examine the technological\, governance\, regulatory\, economic and community challenges to scaling recycled water and circular water solutions. Speakers will share research findings\, practical experiences and emerging opportunities\, with a focus on strengthening research–industry collaboration and translating innovation into sustainable and resilient water systems across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cern-apac-water-stream-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T160000
DTSTAMP:20261009T094925Z
CREATED:20261009T094925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T094925Z
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SUMMARY:ACS Webinar - Sovereign Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:Exploring Australia’s sovereign cybersecurity capability for adaptable and resilient Critical Infrastructure\n\n\n\n\n\nWith so much talk about sovereign capabilities\, what does it actually mean and why is it such a hot topic in technology and cyber security? Rapid technology advancement\, geopolitical shifts\, digitisation of our built environment – there’s been\, and continues to be\, significant change. \nAustralia must confidently take its place in today’s world\, a place that is very different from what we faced only a few short years ago. Our society demands digitally connected yet resilient services\, our critical infrastructure is expanding and with the advancement of threat actors and AI tools\, attacks are now more capable than we ever imagined. \nJoin ACS panelists for a discussion on what they think are the biggest threats and opportunities that face our critical infrastructure and modern society today.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/acs-webinar-sovereign-cybersecurity-for-critical-infrastructure/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261013T183000
DTSTAMP:20261001T031834Z
CREATED:20261001T031834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T031834Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Bram Govaerts: 2026 Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The UWA Institute of Agriculture is proud to welcome CIMMYT Director General Dr Bram Govaerts to UWA to deliver this exclusive lecture. \n\n\n\n\nAll members of the public are invited to attend this exclusive lecture hosted by The UWA Institute of Agriculture. It will be delivered by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Director General Dr Bram Govaerts and focused on ‘Food (and) Security: From legacy to the future of humanity‘ at UWA Bayliss Lecture Theatre G33. \nBram Govaerts is the Director General (CEO) of CIMMYT\, the world’s leading agricultural research and development organisation dedicated to advancing global food and nutrition security. He brings together ecosystems of partners across governments\, business\, research\, and farmers to drive transformation where it matters most—in the fields and communities of smallholder farmers in the Global South. A leading voice on global food security\, he positions agriculture as strategic infrastructure central to geopolitical and economic stability\, reimagining food systems to withstand global shocks\, from pandemics and climate stress to conflict.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dr-bram-govaerts-2026-hector-and-andrew-stewart-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:Bayliss Building\, UWA\, 35 Stirling Hwy\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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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:20261014T064500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T090000
DTSTAMP:20260914T015811Z
CREATED:20260914T015811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T015811Z
UID:10008207-1791960300-1791968400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Sector Briefing: Risk & Security 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Business News for our latest Sector Briefing\, Risk & Security\, bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving threats facing Western Australian businesses.\nFrom sophisticated financial scams and cyber attacks to emerging security challenges across the defence sector and civilian infrastructure\, the discussion will examine the risks businesses are navigating and the rigorous processes needed to strengthen security and build resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sector-briefing-risk-security-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260930T043019Z
CREATED:20260930T043019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T043019Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Excellence in Energy - Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Join WiE Perth for a special event celebrating excellence in Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion across Western Australia’s energy sector. \n\n\n\n\nWomen in Energy | Celebrating Excellence in Energy – Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion\nJoin Women in Energy – Perth for a special event bringing together finalists and winners from the Women in Energy Perth Awards and the WA Energy Awards\, shining a spotlight on the individuals helping to create a more diverse\, equitable and inclusive energy sector💡 \nThrough an engaging panel discussion\, our panellists will share the stories behind their work\, the challenges they have navigated\, lessons they have learned along the way and the impact their initiatives are having across their organisations and the wider energy industry. \nFacilitated by Angela Elliott\, the discussion will explore what meaningful inclusion looks like in practice and provide an opportunity to hear directly from people driving positive change across the sector 🏆 \nThe evening is also a chance to connect with professionals from across WA’s energy industry\, exchange ideas and celebrate the achievements of people making a difference 🥂 \nCome along to celebrate\, connect and be inspired by what is possible when inclusion is put into action!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/celebrating-excellence-in-energy-diversity-equity-inclusion/
LOCATION:WS2\, 143 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T110000
DTSTAMP:20261004T030336Z
CREATED:20261004T030336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T030336Z
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SUMMARY:CCIWA Webinar: Prepare for new automated decision-making privacy requirements
DESCRIPTION:A free webinar exploring new privacy requirements coming into effect from December 10\, 2026 and what they could mean for businesses using technology to make or assist with decisions about individuals.\nCass Wright\, Legal Director\, Commercial Law at Business Law WA\, will explain what’s changing\, when the new requirements may apply and what businesses need to understand when reviewing their privacy policies. \nThe session will also include a software demonstration with Chris Nunn\, exploring how personal information is used in decision-making systems and what this means for businesses. \nWhether you work in privacy\, compliance\, HR\, technology or risk and governance\, this session will provide timely insights to help you understand the changes and prepare for what’s ahead.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/cciwa-webinar-prepare-for-new-automated-decision-making-privacy-requirements/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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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:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20261009T072831Z
CREATED:20261009T072831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T072831Z
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SUMMARY:IN:WA Panel - Working Harder\, Not Smarter. Are We Burning Out the Industry?
DESCRIPTION:The next 2026 IN:WA Panelist event lands on Thursday 15th October at Lawson Flats. \n\n\n\n\nA space for independent agency leaders and industry voices to have honest conversations about what’s shaping our sector. Each IN:WA Panel session brings together experienced operators and external perspectives to challenge thinking and spark real discussion. \nOpen to both IN:WA Members and Non-Members alike! Come to connect\, contribute\, and experience the IN:WA community firsthand. \nIN:WA is bringing together industry experts to discuss the topic: Working Harder\, Not Smarter. Are We Burning Out the Industry? \nAsk anyone in agency life how they’re going and you’ll hear some version of “busy.” More channels\, faster turnarounds\, thinner margins\, always-on communication. But is the industry genuinely harder than it used to be\, or are we just running it the same way we always have while the world around it has changed? \nThis panel brings together three perspectives you don’t usually get in the same room: someone who’s lived through decades of industry culture\, someone who’s just entered it\, and someone who sees the clinical patterns across workplaces like these. \nIN:WA provides a united voice for Western-Australian-owned businesses across the breadth of the creative communications industry\, including Advertising\, Branding\, Digital\, Media\, PR and Production.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/inwa-panel-working-harder-not-smarter-are-we-burning-out-the-industry/
LOCATION:Lawson Flats\, 4 Sherwood Court\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T060424Z
CREATED:20260929T060025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T060424Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Innovative Businesses: Is Your Data Use Legal\, Governed and Ready to Commercialise?
DESCRIPTION:AI in Innovative Businesses: Is Your Data Use Legal\, Governed and Ready to Commercialise? \nWhether using AI for everyday workflows or developing proprietary models\, innovative businesses face rising legal and commercial scrutiny. This one-hour webinar explores how to identify your AI maturity\, navigate privacy obligations and reforms\, and prevent early design decisions from creating costly liabilities. \nWhat We Will Cover\n\nAI Maturity & Scope: Why governance needs differ between simple internal experiments\, customer pilots and autonomous AI agents.\nPrivacy & Data Provenance: Australian Privacy Principle (APP) obligations\, emerging automated-system requirements\, and risks relating to training data\, prompts\, model memory and overseas cloud providers.\nResearch & Development (R&D) Evidence as an Asset: How experiment logs\, data records and architecture notes can support commercial due diligence and AI assurance.\nPractical Demonstration: An illustrative case study (ArborIQ) and panel Q&A showing how to identify and assess AI risks.\n\nWho Should Attend\nFounders\, executives\, product leads and technical developers across WA businesses undertaking innovation or R&D—from teams adopting off-the-shelf generative AI to those commercialising bespoke AI systems. \nLeave with a practical roadmap for managing priority privacy risks and using existing R&D evidence to build customer trust. \nDelivered in partnership with Glenfield Digital and Realising Potential
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-in-innovative-businesses-is-your-data-use-legal-governed-and-ready-to-commercialise/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evolv3":MAILTO:steve@evolv3.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20261009T100531Z
CREATED:20261009T100531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T100531Z
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SUMMARY:Space as a Laboratory for Australian Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Engineers are trained to see constraints as problems to be solved. In space\, those constraints include radiation\, isolation\, distance\, microgravity and extreme environments. Hear from Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg on how these same challenges can be powerful opportunities for discovery\, innovation and technological advancement. \nKatherine will showcase how the unique conditions of space are a laboratory unlike any other. She will highlight how space-based experimentation is advancing fields including radiation science\, advanced materials\, biomedical engineering\, automation\, remote operations\, quantum technologies\, manufacturing and critical minerals processing. These insights are helping researchers and engineers better understand complex systems\, develop new technologies and test ideas that would be difficult or impossible to explore on Earth. \nFor Australia’s engineering community\, the implications are significant. As access to space-based research and manufacturing expands\, engineers will play a critical role in translating discoveries into real-world products\, infrastructure\, services\, and industries.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/space-as-a-laboratory-for-australian-innovation/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T100731Z
CREATED:20261009T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T100731Z
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SUMMARY:Microplastics: from detection to circular solutions
DESCRIPTION:Microplastics are increasingly being detected across water\, wastewater\, soil\, food and the broader environment\, creating growing challenges for researchers\, regulators\, industry and engineers.\nThis webinar brings together several Australian experts to examine the issue from multiple perspectives\, from understanding where microplastics come from and how they are managed internationally\, through to the challenges of reliably detecting and measuring them\, emerging evidence around chemicals and human health\, and engineering approaches for their treatment and removal. \nThe session will provide a practical\, multidisciplinary overview of the current state of microplastics knowledge and the areas in which further research\, standardisation and engineering solutions are still required.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/microplastics-from-detection-to-circular-solutions/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T150000
DTSTAMP:20261018T083457Z
CREATED:20261018T083457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261018T083457Z
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SUMMARY:Stabilising trade during the transition: Creating regional cooperation for a secure energy transition and the successful development of new clean industries
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Perth’s Global Citizen NOW summit to explore the connection between trade and the energy transition. How do we achieve a low-carbon Future Made with Australia: how will Australia work with existing and new trading partners to maintain and build trading relationships when transitioning existing industries and establishing new clean industries? \nOur moderated panel discussion will consider questions including: \n\nWhat role have Australia’s international trading partners played in past industrial development? What can this teach us about future partnerships? How will this transition be different? Which of our assumptions may not be correct?\nIs there a case for regional cooperation to transition trade relationships from high- to low-carbon forms? What do we need to know to assess this?\n\n\nWhat can we learn from the experiences of the companies that are exploring international partnerships for clean industry development?\nHow can Australian governments develop a consistent approach to promoting Australia’s role in low-carbon economies that is inclusive of our trading partners?\nCan we work together regionally to increase demand and improve cost-bearing for low-emission industry development?\nWhat are the key messages from this conversation for Australia’s COP representatives?\n\nPanellists: \nBaethan Mullen\, CEO of The Superpower Institute\, a think tank focused on promoting Australia’s opportunities to unlock prosperity and contribute to global decarbonisation. Baethan has over 20 years of experience in public policy\, regulation and economics with a strong focus on the energy sector. \nDr Sam Bartlett\, Director of Standards at the Green Hydrogen Organisation (GH2)\, a not-for-profit organisation based in Geneva. His work focuses on sustainable energy sector reform and lead markets for green hydrogen\, including iron and steel\, fertilisers and green shipping. \nDr Michael Walsh\, General Manager\, Group Corporate Affairs\, Calix \nCalix is an innovative environmental technology company focused on industry solutions in the cement\, iron and steel\, and lithium sectors. Michael combines deep technical expertise with strategic stakeholder engagement and corporate experience. Michael holds a PhD in Physics from the University of York and completed postdoctoral research at Monash University. \nDavid Ritter\, CEO of Greenpeace Australia Pacific. David leads an extraordinary team committed to securing an earth capable of nurturing life in all of its magnificent diversity. He is a West Australian who now lives in Sydney with his spouse\, two daughters and a dog called Bonnie. \nJanaline Oh\, Diplomats for Climate. Over a 30+ year career with four postings – Port Moresby\, Brussels\, Beijing and Hong Kong – Janaline has represented Australia on issues as diverse as the UN climate and biodiversity negotiations\, Pacific regional fisheries\, EU agriculture\, environment and trade issues\, a bilateral film cooperation treaty with China\, and air services with Hong Kong. Janaline actively campaigns for climate action\, biodiversity conservation and the elimination of plastic waste\, and is determined to leave her children a better planet than the one she inherited. \nModerator – Nicole Wyche\, Industry Decarbonisation Manger (Steel)\, WWF-Australia. Following a 30+ year career in mining and government\, Nicole co-leads WWF-Australia’s industry decarbonisation advocacy in Australia\, Japan and South Korea.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/stabilising-trade-during-the-transition-creating-regional-cooperation-for-a-secure-energy-transition-and-the-successful-development-of-new-clean-industries/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T132130Z
CREATED:20260919T132130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T132130Z
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SUMMARY:Seeing Beneath the Surface: Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) from Ground-Based Systems to UAV Integration
DESCRIPTION:Seeing Beneath the Surface: Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) from Ground-Based Systems to UAV Integration\nA public lecture by Professor Marlene Harter\, Institute for Unmanned Aerial Systems\, Offenburg University. \nThis talk introduces the basic principles of GPR and explores selected applications based on recent research activities. Particular attention will be given to Step-Frequency Continuous-Wave (SFCW) radar\, illustrating how measurements over a wide frequency range can be used to obtain depth-resolved information. Building on ground-based GPR applications\, the presentation will explore the next step of taking GPR into the air using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Current research on the design and integration of GPR antennas for UAV platforms will be presented\, highlighting the potential of combining optimized antenna concepts\, radar sensing\, and autonomous aerial platforms for future subsurface exploration.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/seeing-beneath-the-surface-ground-penetrating-radar-gpr-from-ground-based-systems-to-uav-integration/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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