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SUMMARY:From innovation\, to industry\, to impact: Translating Digital Health R&D
DESCRIPTION:The rapid evolution of technology means digital health research is advancing fast. But too often\, it struggles to translate into real-world impact – falling flat in practice.\nWhat does industry need from researchers to make their discoveries work? Bringing together healthcare leaders with experience across R&D and implementation\, this webinar will reveal: what industry looks for in digital health research\, talent and partnerships | what makes (or breaks) the transition from research to real-world application | how to design research that is relevant\, scalable and implementation-ready | actions researchers can take to increase uptake of their work. \nIf you want your research to land beyond the lab\, this session will give you a clearer view of how to align with industry priorities and deliver impact where it matters. \nExperience insightful presentations followed by a panel and audience-led Q&A discussion.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-innovation-to-industry-to-impact-translating-digital-health-rd/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:Blue Economy Webinar: What’s it Take to Develop Offshore Wind in Australia?
DESCRIPTION:This Blue Economy CRC webinar will present the findings of the project ‘Pre-conditions for the Development of Offshore Wind Energy in Australia’ in three work packages\, outlining what it takes to build an offshore wind industry in Australia. \nIncluding Q&A & facilitated by Professor Marcus Haward.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/blue-economy-webinar-whats-it-take-to-develop-offshore-wind-in-australia/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T110000
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SUMMARY:CSIRO Conversations: Quantum for Every Business
DESCRIPTION:Quantum is moving fast and it’s already creating real opportunities for Australian businesses. This event unpacks what’s real and what’s coming next.\nQuantum is at the same stage AI was a decade ago\, quietly moving from research labs into real world tools. This event helps industry understand what’s real\, what’s hype\, and where the near term opportunities lie and who can help. Where today’s computers check one option at a time\, quantum can explore many possibilities at once. That makes it powerful for decision making and resource management when it comes to things like routing trucks\, detecting minerals\, managing patients in a hospital\, securing communications or modelling new materials. \nQuantum is becoming practical and commercially relevant far sooner than most businesses expect. It’s already emerging in: \n\nSupply chains: quantum inspired optimisation is helping logistics companies reduce fuel use and manage disruptions.\nFinance: banks are exploring quantum safe encryption to protect transactions.\nQuantum sensing: ultra precise measurements for mining\, agriculture\, health and defence.\n\nOur expert panellists will translate a complex emerging technology into a grounded\, industry relevant discussion on: \n\nWhat quantum technologies can do today.\nWhat’s coming next.\nHow Australian businesses can prepare responsibly and competitively.\nHow quantum intersects with supply chain resilience\, national security\, and economic pressures.\n\nPre-submit your questions to the expert panellists ahead of the webinar
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-quantum-for-every-business/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
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SUMMARY:OMRI Speaker Series: Medical Ethics Expert Professor Nikolajs Zeps
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the second event in its 2026 OMRI Speaker Series\, featuring Professor Nikolajs Zeps. \nThe OMRI Speaker Series provides a regular forum for thought leadership\, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem. \nIn this session\, Professor Zeps will share insights drawn from his extensive experience in clinical research leadership\, clinical trials and medical ethics. The conversation will focus on the role of ethical leadership and proportionate\, risk‑based review in designing high‑quality research\, and how clear\, consistent ethics processes and collaboration across health services\, research organisations and industry can support timely study start‑up and deliver better outcomes for patients and the community.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/omri-speaker-series-medical-ethics-expert-professor-nikolajs-zeps/
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260505T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
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SUMMARY:ATSE Webinar: Victoria's biomanufacturing capabilities
DESCRIPTION:This seminar will explore Victoria’s biomanufacturing capabilities and the role of industry in driving innovation and translation\, featuring Dr Felicia Pradera and Brenton Hamdorf. \nDr Pradera will focus on Moderna’s role as a sovereign capability partner in Australia\, including the establishment of end-to-end mRNA manufacturing in Victoria and the development of a broader ecosystem spanning research\, workforce\, and supply chain. \nShe will highlight how this partnership is contributing to national pandemic preparedness and positioning Australia as a regional hub for mRNA innovation\, while also exploring the importance of coordinated\, cross-sector collaboration to translate this capability into real-world resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/atse-webinar-victorias-biomanufacturing-capabilities/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260427T035612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T035612Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Regional Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
DESCRIPTION:Regional business owners and entrepreneurs face significant challenges of long hours\, high stress and isolation\, putting both their wellbeing and ventures at risk.\nJoin us to: Explore real challenges in the regional business ecosystem | Share insights and experiences | Build practical\, fundable ideas | Collaborate with others passionate about change \nWho Should Attend: Regional business owners\, entrepreneurs\, innovators | Not-for-profits | Community organisations | Anyone passionate about creating impact \nDelivered by Innovation Cluster as part of the Meshpoints Regional Activation Series supported by Lotterywest & Spacecubed
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/supporting-regional-business-owners-and-entrepreneurs/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
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SUMMARY:Public Event: Defence Innovation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Truth Under Attack: Understanding Information and Cognitive Warfare and How Research and Innovation are Responding. \nThe Defence Science Centre and Western Australia’s Team WA Universities including – The University of Western Australia\, Murdoch University\, Edith Cowan University and Curtin University\, warmly invite you to join us for the launch of a new event series\, Defence Innovation on Tap. \nOver the coming year\, this series will deliver four free\, public events hosted in local venues across Perth. Each session will showcase how WA universities\, together with their defence and industry partners\, are addressing complex technological and capability challenges to help build a safer and more resilient state\, nation\, and global community. \nDesigned for a broad audience\, the discussion will be presented in accessible language\, making it an ideal opportunity to gain new insights while connecting with colleagues from across the defence\, research\, and wider community sectors.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/public-event-invitation-defence-innovation-on-tap/
LOCATION:Raffles Hotel\, 70-72 Canning Beach Road\, Applecross\, WA\, 6153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260421T054919Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Global Expert Program: Patrice Milos
DESCRIPTION:​Sharing real-world experience in supporting pharma/biotech innovators\, we will explore: \n\n\n​​An overview of pharmaceutical drug development timelines. \n\n\n​The dramatic inflection of novel sequencing technologies\, their development and application to rare disease gene identification. \n\n\n​​The role of molecular diagnostics\, including point-of-care\, in identifying causative gene mutations. \n\n\n​The emergence of gene therapy and other novel modalities to treat rare diseases.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/virtual-global-expert-program-patrice-milos/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
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SUMMARY:AgriFutures Energy Transition Roadmap Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join AgriFutures at their upcoming webinar exploring the Australian Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry Sector Energy Transition Roadmap.\nRecently published and co‑designed with industry\, the Roadmap sets out a coordinated and practical pathway for the sector to reduce its reliance on diesel. It outlines priority actions and highlights the role collaboration will play in overcoming barriers to renewable energy\, electrification and alternative fuels. \nThis webinar will: \n-Provide an overview of the Energy Transition Roadmap\, including its purpose and intended audience.\n-Explain what the Roadmap says and how it can be used.\n-Explore the practical steps the agricultural sector can take over the next ten years to transition away from diesel.\n-Highlight why a coordinated\, whole‑of‑industry approach is critical to success. \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agrifutures-energy-transition-roadmap-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260519T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260510T093344Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Health Technology Innovation from Australia to the Indo-Pacific: Lessons from Global Biodesign
DESCRIPTION:A a public lecture exploring how academic\, clinical and industry partnerships accelerate translation of health technologies into real-world impact. \nThe lecture will be followed by a buffet lunch\, sponsored by the Bridge and BridgeTech Programs. \nAbout the presenter: Dr Anurag Mairal is Adjunct Professor of Medicine\, Director of Global Translation and Outreach at the Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign\, and Faculty Fellow and Lead for Technology Innovation and Impact at Stanford’s Center for Innovation in Global Health. He leads initiatives applying the biodesign process to resource-constrained settings and creates opportunities for students\, faculty\, and fellows to address global healthcare needs. He co-founded Stanford courses on scaling health technology in low-resource settings and global Biodesign\, and previously served as Associate Director of the Stanford-India and Singapore-Stanford Biodesign programs. He is Founding Chair of BME IDEA APAC and an Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town. Dr Mairal is also co-founder and Executive Vice President of Orbees Medical\, a strategy consulting firm serving the global medtech\, pharmaceutical\, and digital health sectors. He recently completed a two-year sabbatical at PATH\, where he led R&D\, commercialization\, and implementation across medical devices\, diagnostics\, and digital health. Earlier\, he held leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and Membrane Technology and Research. An active mentor and global health leader\, he serves on multiple boards and advisory groups. He holds a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder\, an MBA from UC Berkeley Haas\, and degrees from IIT Mumbai and NIT Raipur\, with more than 30 publications and seven patents. \nProfessor Mairal’s visit to Perth is supported by a UWA Institute of Advanced Studies Gledden Mobility Grant. \nThis lecture is part of the Perth Biodesign Innovation Summit – A DECADE OF IMPACT.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/scaling-health-technology-innovation-from-australia-to-the-indo-pacific-lessons-from-global-biodesign/
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:20260521T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260513T091732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T091745Z
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SUMMARY:Quantum Technology for Business webinar
DESCRIPTION:A practical briefing on one of the most significant emerging technologies in Australia\n\n\n\n\nJoin us online for a free one-hour webinar: Quantum Technology for Business: What It Is\, What’s Real Now\, and What It Means for You. \nThis session has been developed jointly by Australian Industry Group and Quantum Australia for business owners and executives who want to cut through the hype and understand what quantum technology actually means for their industry. \nQuantum technology is advancing rapidly\, and its implications for sectors including manufacturing\, defence\, logistics\, construction and critical infrastructure are real and near-term. Yet many business leaders remain uncertain about where to focus attention\, what risks and opportunities are genuine\, and how to engage with this emerging field now. This webinar is designed to give you a grounded\, practical briefing\, not a technology lecture. The program brings together leading voices across quantum science\, commercial deployment and industry adoption. \nThe session will cover three themes: \n\nQuantum fundamentals — what the technology is and isn’t\, and what it can actually do today\nCommercial realities — what’s available now\, what’s coming next\, and how to assess readiness and risk for your organisation\nIndustry adoption — what quantum means in practice for non-quantum businesses\, drawn from real-world experience\n\nYou will hear directly from each presenter what quantum technology means for businesses like yours — not just a summary of published research\, but practical insight you can act on. \nPresenters: \n\nJames Thomson\, Lead – Standard & Product Regulation\, Australian Industry Group\nFernando Guerra Alves\, Manager\, Strategic Partnerships Development and Projects\, Quantum Australia\nDr Marcus Doherty\, Co-Founder and CTO\, Quantum Brilliance\nAndrew Tingay\, Global Principal\, Advisory\, Jacobs\n\nThis webinar is complimentary and open to Australian Industry Group members and the public. Places are limited. We hope you will be able to join us for this practical briefing on one of the most significant emerging technologies for Australian industry.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/quantum-technology-for-business-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260406T014931Z
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SUMMARY:Off the Record | Real Stories of Medtech
DESCRIPTION:Ready to unwind after AusMedTech? Or couldn’t make it but still want to connect with the WA medtech community? This is the event for you. \nJoin us for a short\, lively panel hosted by Dr Michael Challenor\, where medtech founders share their real\, unfiltered “pound the table” moments – the highs\, the setbacks\, and everything in between. \nWe don’t often talk about failure in Australia\, but behind every “overnight success” is a story of persistence\, pivots and lessons learned. This is your chance to hear those stories\, stripped back and honest\, from those who’ve lived them. \nGrab a drink\, enjoy great food and music\, and settle into an evening of relaxed networking. Whether you’re a founder\, researcher\, investor or industry professional\, it’s the perfect setting to connect\, swap stories and meet others in the ecosystem. \nExpect a fun\, informal (and slightly chaotic) night that goes beyond the usual event format. Don’t miss it – secure your ticket now.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/war-stories-of-medtech/
LOCATION:Rocky Ridge Burswood\, 84/88 Goodwood Parade\, Burswood\, WA
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Medtech":MAILTO:info@innovatemed.tech
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260415T054343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T055453Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar #4: Lessons from 25+ years in WA’s Startup Scene
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from 25+ years of experience within the WA startup and innovation landscape\, Charlie Gunningham will reflect on our ecosystem’s greatest successes while identifying the key areas where we can do better. \nKey Topics: \n\nWA’s startup scene from then to now: A reflection on where we started\, an analysis of where we are now\, and a look at where we are going.\nThe vital role of startup founders and common experiences they face within our ecosystem.\nA guide to the support and tools that currently exist (and what is still needed) to help our founders succeed.\nNew initiatives that aim to strengthen startup support systems\, empower fresh perspectives and prompt meaningful change.\n\nExpect plenty of practical wisdom and insights throughout. \nA Brutally Honest Guide for Startups.\nThis 2026 event series will bring together a range of industry veterans and subject matter experts who are passionate about helping startups build resilient\, sustainable and successful ventures\, with a focus on the fundamental principles that matter to long term startup survival.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/seminar-4-lessons-from-25-years-in-wa-startup-scene/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA Innovation Calendar":MAILTO:admin@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260526T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260526T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260523T060650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T060650Z
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SUMMARY:Scaling Across Borders: Mind the Gap
DESCRIPTION:A fireside chat with Vinnie Lauria\, Founding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures and co-author of Mind the Gap: Scaling Businesses Across Cultures. \nVinnie has backed 100+ startups across 15+ countries and spent over two decades helping founders navigate the cultural nuances that can make or break international expansion. \nDrawing on insights from global founders\, executives and investors across 30+ markets\, he’ll unpack real-world lessons and provide practical advice on how trust is built in markets where relationships matter more than contracts. \nThis session is for you if you are:\n🌎 Exploring or planning international expansion\n🌎 Scaling globally or entering culturally distinct markets\n🌎 Facing unexpected challenges overseas\n🌎 Supporting founders as an advisor\, investor or ecosystem leader \n📅 Tuesday 26 May\n🕠 5:30–7:30pm (networking to follow)\n📍 Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub (418.127)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/scaling-across-borders-mind-the-gap/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T083000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260524T041552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260524T041552Z
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SUMMARY:The Nightly Live || Breakfast with Katherine Bennell-Pegg
DESCRIPTION:As Australia’s first astronaut\, Katherine Bennell-Pegg has been a trailblazer for several years. \nPresented by ECU\, this exclusive breakfast is proudly endorsed by the International Space Centre (ISC) and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR)\, who recognise Katherine’s journey as a pivotal moment for Australia’s space capability\, research\, and global leadership.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-nightly-live-breakfast-with-katherine-bennell-pegg/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260421T095315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T051015Z
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SUMMARY:AI\, Product & the Unsexy Problems in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Discover what it really takes to build impactful health tech at this upcoming event delivered by Matilda Health and the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub. Featuring Joanna Morris\, CEO and Co‑founder of Matilda Health\, Dr Jackie Rabec\, Co‑founder and CPO at ThinkMD.ai and first product hire/former head of product at Heidi Health (growing faster than Canva!)\, and MC’ed by Dr Tracey Wilkinson\, Director Stakeholder Engagement at the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub\, this fireside chat will explore the journey from clinician to founder\, building AI-enabled products at scale\, and finding true product–market fit in healthcare. \nExpect candid insights on what works (and doesn’t)\, navigating funding pathways\, and why the biggest opportunities often sit in the “unsexy” but critical gaps – particularly in women’s health and underserved populations. \nThe seminar event and office hours sessions are delivered by Matilda Health under the Entrepreneur in Residence Scheme from the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification\, supported by the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-product-the-unsexy-problems-in-healthcare/
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:20260603T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260603T090000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260531T085017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T085017Z
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SUMMARY:Real-time fundraising adventures with Drew Pflaum (SavvyWise)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Drew Pflaum\, co-founder and CEO of SavvyWise\, will share a candid founder journey from idea to early traction\, including the lessons\, mistakes\, trade-offs\, and decisions that shaped the company’s first six months.\nIn July 2025\, SavvyWise was just an idea. By September\, the team had launched an MVP. By October\, they had their first paying customer. The months that followed brought a rapid series of milestones: winning the Venture UWA incubator\, passing $100k in sales\, completing several capital raises\, and seeing the company’s valuation grow across each round. \nBut behind those headline numbers is the more useful story: how the idea came together\, how the team found early customers\, what they learned from investors\, and how they managed the pressure of building while fundraising. \nAbout Drew:\nDrew Pflaum\, CPA\, is the co-founder and CEO of SavvyWise. Before starting SavvyWise\, Drew was a Director at Perth-based accounting firm Munro’s\, and brings a background in accounting\, advisory\, and business strategy to his work as a startup founder\, combining commercial experience with the hands-on realities of building a new company from scratch.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/real-time-fundraising-adventures-with-drew-pflaum-savvywise/
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:20260603T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260603T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260528T075211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T075211Z
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SUMMARY:Australia’s Environmental Data Mosaic: from complexity to national advantage
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s environmental evidence is expanding faster than our ability to assemble it. Satellites\, sensors\, ranger programs\, Defence monitoring and research infrastructures are generating unprecedented data. But fragmentation means critical insights remain locked in silos. \nMajor national decisions now depend on rapid\, trusted environmental intelligence. From the upcoming State of the Environment Report to Defence estate stewardship\, disaster‑risk planning and state land management\, organisations need data that is findable\, interoperable and ready for use at scale. \nThe cost of inaction is rising. Without a connected environmental data ecosystem\, Australia risks slower responses\, weaker accountability and missed opportunities to build sovereign capability in environmental intelligence. \nThis webinar brings together three speakers to confront a central question: how do we turn a fragmented environmental data landscape into a connected\, resilient\, national‑scale capability that serves reporting\, operations and long‑term stewardship? If you care about the long-term health of Australia’s land and the institutions that steward it\, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/australias-environmental-data-mosaic-from-complexity-to-national-advantage/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network":MAILTO:tern@uq.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260513T092049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T092049Z
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SUMMARY:MRIWA Tech Talks: Mineralisation Controls in the Fraser Zone
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging MRIWA Tech Talk highlighting Project M0470a\, a multi-scale investigation into the controls on mineralisation within the Fraser Zone—one of Western Australia’s most prospective yet least understood geological regions. \nThe project addresses major knowledge gaps by moving from broad orogen-scale interpretations to detailed structural\, geochemical and isotopic analyses aimed at identifying mineralisation pathways and diagnostic geochemical fingerprints. Conducted in conjunction with the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA)\, this collaborative effort brings together leading expertise to provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of this complex terrain. \nOur speaker\, Professor Katy Evans of Curtin University\, Lead Investigator on the project\, will share insights from her team’s multidisciplinary work and discuss how these findings can sharpen exploration decision‑making and enhance discovery potential across the state. ] \nAttendees will gain a richer appreciation of how this research strengthens Western Australia’s exploration capability\, supports innovation\, and contributes to long‑term value for industry and the broader community.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mriwa-tech-talks-mineralisation-controls-in-the-fraser-zone/
LOCATION:Long Neck Brewery\, 306 Riverside Drive\, East Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA)":MAILTO:events@mriwa.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260609T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260609T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260605T044300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T044300Z
UID:10007722-1781006400-1781010000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:CSIRO Webinar: One Health Wonders
DESCRIPTION:One Health Wonders webinar: First Nations approaches to One Health in action\nWe are delighted to invite you to the next One Health Wonders webinar: First Nations approaches to One Health in action. The webinar will be held on Tuesday\, 9 June 2026 from 2:00-3:00pm AEST. \nThis session will explore how First Nations knowledge and practices strengthen One Health preparedness and response. Together\, we will be exploring an Indigenous One Health Framework and hearing how First Nations approaches are addressing biosecurity threats in Northern Australia. \nThis webinar will include short presentations followed by a panel discussion with the following speakers: \n\nDr Tamara Riley (Australian National University)\nThaine Mills (Department of Agriculture\, Fisheries and Forestry)\nHarry Tamwoy (NAILSMA)\nMichael Zitha (QLD Department of Primary Industries)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-webinar-one-health-wonders/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260415T080230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T061616Z
UID:10007517-1781080200-1781092800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:WA ICT Update with the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC
DESCRIPTION:Join AIIA for the WA Government Tech Investment Update with the opening address delivered by the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC.\nGreg Italiano\, CIO who will provide an update on the WA Government’s Digital Capability Fund. With significant investment in digital transformation through the Fund\, the WA Government is driving major reform. This session will highlight key digital transformation initiatives reshaping public sector service delivery\, offer industry valuable insights into upcoming partnership opportunities and reveal what’s next on the horizon. \nShaun Walsh\, Executive Director\, Digital Health at WA Health will focus his presentation on Scaling Digital Health and AI in WA and how WA Health is approaching digital transformation at a system level\, not as a collection of projects\, but through a structured roadmap that builds foundational capability and scales toward an intelligent\, AI-enabled health system.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-ict-update-hon-stephen-dawson/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/wagovtechinvestmentupdate.png
ORGANIZER;CN="AIIA":MAILTO:membership@aiia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T110000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260605T045406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T045406Z
UID:10007726-1781085600-1781089200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Beyond the Bite series: Balancing nutritional value and environmental impact of food
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first webinar in ATSE’s Agriculture and Food Forum series\, Beyond the Bite — a multi-part series exploring the future of Australian food and agriculture\, from nutrition and sustainability to biosolutions\, productivity and value-added innovation. \nThe first webinar will be exploring how we can balance the nutritional needs of a growing global population with the environmental impacts of food production. Moving beyond the plant vs animal debate\, this discussion will unpack Australian research\, local data and practical solutions for building healthier and more sustainable food systems. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/beyond-the-bite-series-balancing-nutritional-value-and-environmental-impact-of-food/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260605T035456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T071805Z
UID:10007711-1781089200-1781092800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Overview of the new National Health and Medical Research Strategy - The strategic direction of health and medical research in Australia over the next decade and what it means for you
DESCRIPTION:Come along to hear from Prof Steve Wesselingh\, CEO\, National Health and Medical Research Council\, speak on NHMRC activity and the recently released National Health and Medical Research Strategy. \nLearn more about: \n\nThe recently released National Health and Medical Research Strategy\nHow EMCRs can position themselves within national priorities\nHow the strategy addresses the instability of EMCR career pathways\nInvestigating opportunities for EMCRs to contribute to implementation of the strategy\nAdvice for EMCRs trying to build nationally competitive programs from WA
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/overview-of-the-new-national-health-and-medical-research-strategy-the-strategic-direction-of-health-and-medical-research-in-australia-over-the-next-decade-and-what-it-means-for-you/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260611T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260611T080000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260603T100222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T100222Z
UID:10007691-1781161200-1781164800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Nucleate GVA | PATH: Intellectual Property Strategy for Life Science Founders
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Chris Vindurampulle (Principal\, Patent and Trade Marks Attorney at Griffith Hack) \n​Are you a life science researcher thinking about turning your discovery into a biotech startup? Learn how to think strategically about intellectual property\, protect inventions before disclosure\, and avoid common IP pitfalls on the path from lab discovery to commercialization. \n​Turning academic research into a biotech company requires more than strong science. It also means understanding what kinds of intellectual assets you are creating\, when to protect them\, who owns them\, and whether your future company will have the freedom to operate. In this session\, Dr. Chris Vindurampulle\, featured by the Nucleate Global Virtual Activator team\, will walk through the key IP considerations researchers should understand when translating research into a startup.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/nucleate-gva-path-intellectual-property-strategy-for-life-science-founders/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260611T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260611T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260531T094905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T094905Z
UID:10007685-1781166600-1781197200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:MinEx CRC 2026 Mid-Year Science Review
DESCRIPTION:Registrations are now open for the 2026 MinEx CRC Mid-Year Science Review \, to be held on Thursday 11 June 2026 at the Ibis Perth\, WA. \nThe Mid-Year Science Review provides an important opportunity for MinEx CRC participants and affiliates to come together and assess progress against the program’s original vision\, share updates across research programs and projects\, and discuss pathways for integration and commercialisation. \nThe event will feature technical presentations from MinEx CRC researchers\, program updates\, and the presentation of postgraduate student submission bonuses.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/minex-crc-2026-mid-year-science-review/
LOCATION:Ibis Perth\, 334 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260615T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260615T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260603T121837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T121837Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Reimagined Mine
DESCRIPTION:The mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation\, driven by automation\, digital systems\, AI and sustainability. The Mining Innovation Across the Lifecyle webinar series will dive into the mining lifecycle – from smarter exploration techniques to digital mine planning\, intelligent operations\, advanced processing\, and mine closure. \nJoin us on Monday 15 June as we continue the series with The Reimagined Mine. This session will explore the breakthrough technologies redefining the industry\, from AI and machine learning to integrated digital ecosystems. Discover how the next wave of innovation is shaping the future of mining and beyond. \nWebinar Details: Monday 15 June 2026 | 2:00PM AEST
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-the-reimagined-mine/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260605T044422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T044611Z
UID:10007723-1781611200-1781614800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:CSIRO Webinar: From data to action: new insights into Australia's circular economy
DESCRIPTION:This event will bring together the latest research\, state experience\, and national policy to explore what Australia’s first comprehensive circular economy metrics mean for how we plan\, implement\, and measure progress towards a circular economy. \nYou’ll hear from: \n\nCSIRO presenting key insights from Australia’s first sub-national material flow and circularity accounts\, covering all states and territories from 2010 to 2024\, including what the data reveals about material demand\, waste\, emissions\, and circularity performance across every jurisdiction.\nPolicymakers from South Australia and Victoria sharing their firsthand experience of using circular economy metrics in the policy process\, including what works\, what’s hard\, and what the new data can contribute.\nThe Australian Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) on why robust metrics are essential for national circular economy planning and implementation\, and how this new evidence base fits within Australia’s broader circular economy framework.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-webinar-from-data-to-action-new-insights-into-australias-circular-economy/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260519T090248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T090256Z
UID:10007651-1781622000-1781625600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Critical Minerals & Tailings Monthly Webinar (MRIWA)
DESCRIPTION:The transition towards a circular and low-carbon economy requires innovative and integrated approaches to secure the supply of critical raw materials (CRMs). This presentation will focus on the development of advanced process routes for CRM recovery from primary and secondary resources\, while ensuring the valorisation of all process streams across the value chain. The work covers a holistic approach that integrates resource pre-treatment\, hydrometallurgical processing\, separation and refining steps\, as well as the treatment and reuse of process waters. Particular emphasis is placed on the design of sustainable and efficient recovery strategies that maximise resource efficiency\, reduce chemical consumption\, and minimise waste generation. \nThe use case presented is centred on lithium extraction from spodumene as a representative primary resource. This case demonstrates a validated TRL 5 process concept for sustainable lithium recovery\, combining selective processing strategies with integrated residue management. In addition to lithium production\, the approach enables the valorisation of the remaining solid residues\, contributing to a more circular and resource-efficient flowsheet. \nAlthough the case study focuses on lithium\, the developed methodologies are transferable to other critical raw materials and are aligned with the increasing need for more sustainable mining and processing practices. Overall\, the presentation highlights how integrated process design can bridge efficiency\, sustainability\, and circularity in primary CRM production systems.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/critical-minerals-tailings-monthly-webinar-mriwa/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA)":MAILTO:events@mriwa.wa.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260616T173000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260531T091729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T091729Z
UID:10007683-1781625600-1781631000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:NIM Industry Insights Series – Electrifying Asia’s Hard-to-Abate Industries: Clean Power for a Competitive Net-Zero Future​
DESCRIPTION:This joint webinar by the Net-Zero Industries Mission and the Green Powered Future Mission\, taking place on 16 June at 10:00 CEST / 16:00 China Standard Time (UTC+8)\, will explore how industrial electrification can accelerate the transition towards near-zero industrial production.​ \nThe session will focus on the role of clean electricity\, power system flexibility\, industrial heat electrification and enabling infrastructure in replacing fossil-based industrial processes. Particular attention will be given to the conditions required to scale electrification across Asian industries\, including affordable renewable power\, grid readiness\, investment frameworks and supportive policy environments.​ \nBringing together international experts\, industry representatives and regional perspectives\, the webinar will highlight practical pathways for linking industrial decarbonisation with the transformation of future energy systems.​
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/nim-industry-insights-series-electrifying-asias-hard-to-abate-industries-clean-power-for-a-competitive-net-zero-future/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260617T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260617T093000
DTSTAMP:20260617T035621
CREATED:20260605T050335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T050536Z
UID:10007727-1781681400-1781688600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Building and selling a product that didn’t have a category - with Michael Kuzma.
DESCRIPTION:Michael Kuzma spent more than seven years building robotic self-playing guitars before figuring out if anyone would actually want one. \nIn this session\, Michael will share the practical lessons learned while creating and selling a product that sits somewhere between robotics\, music\, engineering and art. Working largely solo from Perth\, he went from having no clear market\, to viral attention\, to thousands of low-quality enquiries\, and eventually to a small number of highly qualified buyers around the world. \nThe journey forced him to rethink pricing\, marketing\, storytelling\, and what a sustainable business actually looks like when your product does not fit neatly into an existing category. \nMichael will unpack how he turned polarising online attention into global exposure\, redesigned his sales process to filter serious buyers from curious onlookers\, and learned to position a strange\, high-end hardware/art product for international customers willing to pay for it.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/building-and-selling-a-product-that-didnt-have-a-category-with-michael-kuzma/
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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