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SUMMARY:MRIWA Tech Talks
DESCRIPTION:MRIWA TECH TALKS: Investigating impure water effects on rare earth bearing mineral flotation\nMRIWA invites you to our monthly tech talks discussing the intricate processes and findings of our recently completed projects with a chance to question the researchers face to face. \n\n\nDiscover how innovative science is reshaping the future of rare earth processing at our upcoming MRIWA Tech Talk featuring the project The Effect of Water Quality on Rare Earth Minerals Flotation. This landmark study investigates how varying levels of water purity influence flotation efficiency—an essential step in recovering rare earth elements. By analysing how impurities affect recovery rates\, reagent performance\, and flotation behaviour\, the research identifies both operational risks and opportunities for optimisation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mriwa-tech-talks-2/
LOCATION:Long Neck Brewery\, 306 Riverside Drive\, East Perth\, WA\, 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:20260703T114500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260703T130000
DTSTAMP:20260610T014118Z
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SUMMARY:Non-Coding AI Use : An easy way to kill your startup
DESCRIPTION:AI is now the cheapest advisor in the room – and that’s exactly the problem. \nEarly-stage founders are increasingly turning to AI for the advice they can’t yet afford: drafting legal agreements\, preparing patent applications\, working through R&D tax claims\, setting up company structures. Used well\, with the right expertise behind it\, AI is a powerful tool. Used without the knowledge to spot when it’s wrong\, it’s a fast and expensive way to do real damage to your startup. \nJoin Experia Growth and our expert sponsors for a sharp\, one-hour lunchtime session on where non-coding AI use goes wrong – and what to do instead. \nThis is for early-stage and aspiring founders who are already leaning on AI to fill the gaps\, and want to understand the risks before they become expensive.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/non-coding-ai-use-an-easy-way-to-kill-your-startup/
LOCATION:BDO Australia – Perth\, Level 9\, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2\, 5 Spring St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Experia Growth":MAILTO:info@experiagrowth.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260707T090000
DTSTAMP:20260605T050348Z
CREATED:20260605T050348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T050348Z
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SUMMARY:CSIRO Webinar: Nurturing Trust in Science Through Partnerships and Engagement
DESCRIPTION:In an era of rampant misinformation\, the credibility of science has never mattered more – or been harder to protect. CSIRO Publishing is responding on two fronts: making rigorous science accessible and engaging for the general public\, and equipping researchers with the skills and confidence to publish with impact. \nJoin us for a snapshot of how we’re doing this in practice: \n\n‘It Starts With…’ – our new podcast bringing credible science to curious\, general audiences\nScience video explainers – short\, shareable content that makes complex research discoverable beyond the journal page\nScientific writing workshops – practical\, partnership-based support to help your researchers communicate and publish effectively\n\nDiscover how CSIRO Publishing can partner with your institution to strengthen the research ecosystem – from the lab to the public conversation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-webinar-nurturing-trust-in-science-through-partnerships-and-engagement/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260707T035222Z
CREATED:20260707T035222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T035222Z
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SUMMARY:In Conversation with Professor Barney Glover AO
DESCRIPTION:Join Universities Australia’s Solutions Series: In Conversation for a candid discussion with Professor Barney Glover AO\, the Chief Commissioner of the Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC). \nAs the newly established ATEC begins its work\, Professor Glover will join Universities Australia CEO Luke Sheehy for an open conversation about the opportunities\, challenges and priorities ahead. \nFrom implementation of the Australian Universities Accord to the future of Australia’s tertiary education system\, this discussion will explore the issues shaping the Commission’s work and the role it will play in supporting national reform.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/in-conversation-with-professor-barney-glover-ao/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260702T123953Z
CREATED:20260702T123953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T123953Z
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SUMMARY:How to Build a Career in VC: a Conversation with Jun Qu
DESCRIPTION:​In this session\, Jun Qu of Main Sequence Ventures joins us for an open\, unscripted conversation about the day-to-day reality of life as a VC: where the time actually goes\, how the job changes as you move from analyst to partner\, and the parts of the work that are genuinely great — alongside the parts no one puts in the job description.\n​Expect honest reflections\, possible myths busted\, and plenty of room for your questions. \n​If you’re curious whether a career in venture is for you\, or just want a clear-eyed look behind the curtain\, this talk is for you.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/how-to-build-a-career-in-vc-a-conversation-with-jun-qu/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T190000
DTSTAMP:20260329T061810Z
CREATED:20260329T061810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T061810Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Industry Forum: 2030 Agrifood Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend The UWA Institute of Agriculture’s 20th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA on 8 July 2026. \nThe UWA Institute of Agriculture warmly invites all interested members of the public to register to attend its 20th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA. \nThis year\, we will be tackling the urgent and oft-controversial question: 2030 agrifood opportunity: Can we capitalise on $200 billion growth? \nThe event will feature a lively discussion between agriculture industry leaders and analysts\, innovative researchers and working farmers. Following the formal program\, all attendees are invited to join us for a fully-catered networking sundowner.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-industry-forum-the-next-30-years-agriculture/
LOCATION:The University Club of WA\, Ground Floor Auditorium\, Crawley\, Western Australia\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T022942Z
CREATED:20260624T022811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T022942Z
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SUMMARY:BioProcessing Network Australia (BPN) WA Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:The BioProcessing Network (BPN) is a not-for-profit association dedicated to fostering and advancing technical knowledge across the biotechnology industry. From upstream to downstream processing\, formulation\, filling\, facility design.\nThis inaugural WA gathering marks the beginning of regular BPN meetings in Perth\, creating a forum for the WA biotechnology and bioprocessing community to connect\, exchange ideas\, and tackle the technical and industry challenges in the field.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bioprocessing-network-australia-bpn-wa-industry-day/
LOCATION:Royal Perth Hospital\, Wellington Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260709T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T072723Z
CREATED:20260627T072723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260627T072723Z
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SUMMARY:Perth's Metropolitan Rollingstock Fleet: a brief history and look into the future
DESCRIPTION:This event is a presentation on the history of the Public Transport Authority’s rollingstock assets including both electrics (EMUs) and diesels (DMUs). The presentation will include information about the current status of the fleets\, which are in service and what works are currently underway. \nThe end will also provide a glimpse into the future of what is planned for PTA’s rollingstock. This is a rare opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look into the trains that move thousands of people every day across Perth.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perths-metropolitan-rollingstock-fleet-a-brief-history-and-look-into-the-future/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260710T180000
DTSTAMP:20260723T075152Z
CREATED:20260702T115922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T075152Z
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SUMMARY:Founders Across Borders: Why Global from Day One (and what that means)
DESCRIPTION:​Most founders treat “going global” as a milestone they’ll deal with later. By the time they get there\, the product\, the team\, and the company are already built around one market — and changing that is expensive\, sometimes impossible without starting over.\n​This session makes the case for the opposite approach: building global from day one\, before you think you need to. \n​What you’ll learn: Why “initial market” is a more useful mental model than “home market”\, and what changes when you adopt it. | ​How product\, team\, and culture decisions made in the first few months determine how hard international expansion will be later. | ​The legal and entity structure decisions that are nearly impossible to undo once made. | What fundraising looks like when you’re building for multiple markets from the start. | ​A worked example of a company that built global from very early — and what it cost them. \n​Who should attend: ​Early-stage founders who suspect international expansion is in their future\, even if it’s not imminent. | ​Founders who have already made early decisions (team\, tools\, entity structure) and want to know what to revisit before it’s too late. | ​Anyone building a company they don’t want confined to one market. | ​You’re still working full-time\, curious\, with an idea you haven’t committed to yet.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founders-across-borders-why-global-from-day-one-and-what-that-means/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260723T074825Z
CREATED:20260712T065501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T074825Z
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SUMMARY:Immerse Australia XR After Dark - Murdoch University / Unity / Immerse Australia / AWE
DESCRIPTION:Immerse Australia comes to Murdoch University’s DigiLab — with a special guest from Unity.\nJoin us for XR AFTER DARK – an evening exploring how immersive and extended reality (XR) technologies are being used across industry\, research and education\, and where they’re heading next. \nImmerse Australia is the national not-for-profit industry body for immersive and XR technology. Our events bring industry\, researchers\, students and the wider XR community together to connect\, share\, and get hands-on with the latest in immersive tech. \nWhat’s on \n\nTalks from Unity and Murdoch University\nHands-on XR headset demos in Murdoch’s DigiLab\nNetworking with Perth’s immersive tech community over food and drinks\nLivestreamed!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/immerse-australia-xr-after-dark-murdoch-university-unity-immerse-australia-awe/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T075024Z
CREATED:20260629T075024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T075024Z
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SUMMARY:HILT CRC Public Webinar: Decarbonising alumina – AlumiNEXT™ and future pathways
DESCRIPTION:Join HILT CRC for a webinar on alumina decarbonisation\, featuring an update on RP1.013 Alumina refineries’ next-generation transition (AlumiNEXT™) Project and a broader discussion of the technologies\, integration challenges and industry priorities shaping the transition to low-carbon alumina.\nAlumiNEXT™ is focused on two major emissions-reduction pathways for alumina refining: achieving low- or zero-emissions steam generation and recovery within the Bayer Process\, and decarbonising calcination through hydrogen\, electrification and other low-carbon heat options. \nA/Prof. Woei Saw (Adelaide University)\, AlumiNEXT™ research leader\, will present a project update\, including recent progress across reactor design\, modelling\, steam recovery\, calcination studies and industry-led integration priorities. Prof. Gus Nathan (Adelaide University and HILT CRC Research Director) will provide a technical perspective on the current status and future of alumina decarbonisation\, considering how emerging technologies can be combined into practical refinery transition pathways. \nFrom an industry perspective\, Emilio Pai (Emirates Global Aluminium) will discuss EGA’s activities and priorities as a producer and user of alumina\, and Marghanita Johnson (CEO\, Australian Aluminium Council) will provide a broader view of the sector’s decarbonisation challenges and opportunities. \nThe session will explore what is technically promising\, what still needs to be de-risked\, and how industry\, researchers and technology providers can work together to bridge the gap to low-carbon alumina processing. Register here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/hilt-crc-public-webinar-decarbonising-alumina-aluminext-and-future-pathways/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T065235Z
CREATED:20260629T065235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T065235Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bite series: Biologicals – a glimpse into the future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second webinar in ATSE’s Agriculture and Food Forum series\, Biologicals – a multi-part series exploring the future of Australian food and agriculture\, from nutrition and sustainability to biosolutions\, productivity and value-added innovation. \n‘Biologicals’ is the name for a suite of existing and novel crop protection and plant health tools that includes biopesticides (living\, dead or derived natural products)\, biological agents such as natural enemies\, and biofertilizers. In the second webinar in ATSE’s Beyond the Bite series\, Biologicals – a glimpse into the future features a diverse panel spanning research\, industry\, end user and international experts unpacking both the promise and the practicalities of new bio products for agricultural productivity and safety. They will highlight opportunities and challenges across regulation\, scalable manufacturing\, cost and real-world adoption of biosolutions. Critically\, the discussion will connect these innovations to the broader imperative of strengthening food and nutritional security\, ensuring sustainable solutions can be delivered at scale for real impact on the ground.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/beyond-the-bite-series-biologicals-a-glimpse-into-the-future/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T143000
DTSTAMP:20260707T042954Z
CREATED:20260707T042954Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Blue Economy Symposium (OMAE 2026 Tokyo)
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will highlight four presentations from the Blue Economy Symposium held at the OMAE 2026 conference in Tokyo\, Japan\, providing an opportunity to hear high-quality research and gain insights from industry leaders on the current and future directions of the Blue Economy.\n\nPRESENTATION 1: Development of an Integrated CFD Framework for Simulating Artificial Upwelling and Flexible Kelp Dynamics in Offshore Environments. Presented by Ali Motamedinezhad\, PhD Candidate\, at AMC/UTAS.\nPRESENTATION 2: Decarbonising Offshore Wind Operations: A Conceptual Design of Hydrogen Power Systems for a Service Operation Vessel (SOV). Presented by Dr Hongjun Fan\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, at AMC/UTAS.\nPRESENTATION 3: A brief review of large offshore aquaculture facilities in China. Presented by Dr. Xiangfeng GUO\, Associate Professor\, at South China University of Technology.\nPRESENTATION 4: Power Absorption of Axisymmetric and Asymmetric Float Shapes in Regular and Irregular Waves: An Experimental Investigation With a PTO. Presented by Reza Abassi\, PhD Candidate at UQ.\n\nFollowed by Q&A facilitated by Prof Irene Penesis\, Research Director at the Blue Economy CRC and Dr Yunil Chu\, Research Fellow\, The University of Queensland. \nThe long-term strategy of the Blue Economy is aimed at unlocking the potential of the ocean resources through the sustainable development of offshore seafood and renewable energy production systems. This Blue Economy symposium was initiated in the OMAE@42nd International Conference on Ocean\, Offshore & Arctic Engineering\, held in Melbourne in 2023. Owing to its success\, the symposium has become a permanent feature symposium in OMAE\, covering emerging technologies in the context of the blue economy with a focus on aquaculture and renewable energy applications.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-blue-economy-symposium-omae-2026-tokyo/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260716T160000
DTSTAMP:20260626T075937Z
CREATED:20260626T075937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T075937Z
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SUMMARY:MRIWA WEBINARS: CRITICAL MINERALS & TAILINGS VALORISATION SERIES
DESCRIPTION:Resilient Value Chains for the Energy Transition: A Circular Economy approach on Critical Battery Materials with Dr Stéphanie Riché & Dr Caroline Celle\nJoin us for our new international monthly webinar series where we speak with researchers from around the globe who are advancing the fields of critical minerals and tailing valorisation. \nThe energy transition is known to be intensive in critical raw materials and must not lead to replacing the current dependence on fossil fuels with a dependence on raw materials. It must be based on assumed sovereignty over the necessary materials and a quest toward resource efficiency at each stage of a circular economy of materials. This presentation will first illustrate how supply/demand and supply chain risk analysis can support national and European strategies. It will also illustrate how key-enabling technologies can facilitate the transformation of linear material value chains into circular ones. \nThe second part of this presentation will focus on the circularity of battery materials. The replacement of critical materials for battery development is strategically addressed by developing new post Li-ion chemistries without Ni\, Co\, Li\, and Cu\, such as Na or K-ion batteries. Additionally\, the reuse of recycled inputs from production scraps or end-of-life batteries is being explored. Intensive research is ongoing to improve the electrochemical performance of high-energy-density batteries and to develop low-cost\, low-environmental-impact batteries. After a brief introduction to CEA’s R&D facilities\, the presentation will focus on the reuse of purified black mass lixiviates for the synthesis of advanced cathode active materials (PCAM and CAM). It will also evaluate the impact of the nature of impurities on overall performance.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mriwa-webinars-critical-minerals-tailings-valorisation-series/
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:20260717T064500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260717T090000
DTSTAMP:20260629T073709Z
CREATED:20260629T073709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T073709Z
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SUMMARY:From Ore to Opportunity: The Path to A Green Industry
DESCRIPTION:Western Australia is a global leader in the extraction and trade of minerals\, with iron ore dominating our trade partnerships for decades. Now\, we reach a defining crossroad in industry as we balance our future sustainability and global competitiveness.  \nJoin industry leaders\, innovators and policymakers for From Ore to Opportunity: The Path to a Green Industry\, featuring a keynote address from Senator the Hon. Tim Ayres\, Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science. This timely event will explore the major opportunities\, challenges and strategic decisions shaping Australia’s green economy\, from value-added manufacturing and critical minerals to sovereign capability\, investment and the industries set to define the decades ahead.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-ore-to-opportunity-the-path-to-a-green-industry/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260721T123000
DTSTAMP:20260705T071211Z
CREATED:20260705T063852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T071211Z
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SUMMARY:Early Stage Investing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:What if part of your investment portfolio could help build and support the next generation of innovative businesses?\nAngel investing gives everyday investors the opportunity to back ambitious founders solving real-world problems while diversifying beyond traditional asset classes. \nJoin South West Angels for an engaging online session covering: \n• What angel investing is and where it sits in the investment spectrum\n• The risks and rewards of angel investing\n• How to create your personal investment thesis\n• Practical pathways to get involved \nAbout the presenter: Greg Riebe has over 20 years of experience working with corporates\, startups and scaleups\, being an active angel investor\, along with being a startup founder himself and sitting on multiple boards. Steph Kirchhofer has experience in helping large institutions invest and understand investment products through to showing startup founders how to get investment ready\, and working with investors to understand the early stage investing landscape and how it works. Greg and Steph both work actively to bring angel investors and innovative start up and scale up businesses together to grow the innovation and investment ecosystem in WA and across Australia. \nThis workshop program is made possible by Meshpoints\, powered by Spacecubed\, an initiative designed to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA. And by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification’s Innovation Pathways Program through the New Industries and Innovation Fund.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/early-stage-investing-workshop/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="South West Angels":MAILTO:xo@southwestangels.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260722T200000
DTSTAMP:20260727T060244Z
CREATED:20260711T142323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T060244Z
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SUMMARY:From Ore to Orbit: WA’s Additive Manufacturing Advantage
DESCRIPTION:The Defence Science Centre and Western Australia’s TeamWA universities Edith Cowan University\, The University of Western Australia\, Murdoch University and Curtin University warmly invite you to join us for the next Defence Innovation on Tap event of 2026. \nEdith Cowan University’s Defence Engagement team is pleased to present From Ore to Orbit: WA’s Additive Manufacturing Advantage”\, featuring a keynote address by Dr Stephen Sun\, Research Scientist with the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and a leading expert in additive manufacturing (3D printing) for aerospace and defence applications. \nJoined by representatives from WA universities\, the discussion will examine how Western Australia can leverage its strengths in critical minerals\, engineering expertise\, research excellence and industrial capability to develop a nationally significant additive manufacturing ecosystem. As Australia advances the priorities of the National Defence Strategy and the Future Made in Australia agenda\, additive manufacturing is emerging as a key enabler of sovereign industrial capability. \nThis event will explore how greater collaboration between government\, industry and academia can help position WA at the forefront of advanced manufacturing\, delivering future defence capability\, economic growth and innovation. \nWednesday 22nd July 2026 | 5:30pm – 8:00pm | The Albany Room\, Victoria Park Hotel\, 605 Albany Hwy\, Vic Park
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-ore-to-orbit-was-additive-manufacturing-advantage/
LOCATION:Victoria Park Hotel\, 605 Albany Hwy\, Vic Park\, WA
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260723T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T043324Z
CREATED:20260618T043324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T043324Z
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SUMMARY:Meshpoints Congress 2026: Building the Future We Choose
DESCRIPTION:What kind of future do we want to create? As AI reshapes the way we live\, work and connect\, Meshpoints Congress 2026: The Future We Choose will bring together WA’s innovation ecosystem to explore the opportunities\, challenges and decisions that will shape the years ahead. \nThrough a mix of keynote perspectives\, interactive discussions and future-focused conversations\, we’ll explore the opportunities\, challenges and decisions shaping Western Australia’s future innovation ecosystem\, including: AI & Society | Founder wellbeing |  The future of work | Regional futures |  Emerging industries | What it takes to build a stronger innovation ecosystem \nCongress will also mark the launch of Meshpoints’ next funding Challenge\, focused on AI and Society\, creating new opportunities for partners to turn ideas into action.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meshpoints-congress-2026-building-the-future-we-choose/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260723T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T092755Z
CREATED:20260715T092755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T092755Z
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SUMMARY:Station Precints By Design - Net Zero Precincts with Sustainably
DESCRIPTION:A Practitioner’s Approach to getting everything without it costing the earth.\nNet-zero precincts are no longer just an aspiration. It’s a real-world opportunity being delivered through leading projects. \nFor the final event in our Station Precincts trilogy\, Urban Design Forum (WA) brings together two of the most credible voices in the field. \nProfessor Peter Newman and Kate Meyrick will outline what net zero looks like\, drawing on research and projects that are reshaping what’s possible.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/station-precints-by-design-net-zero-precincts-with-sustainably/
LOCATION:Curtin CBD (137 St Georges Tce)\, 137 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260728T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260728T200000
DTSTAMP:20260711T132705Z
CREATED:20260711T132705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260711T132705Z
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SUMMARY:Decommissioning – Circular Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Part of CEWA’s Circular Economy Series\, this event looking at circular opportunities in decommissioning features speakers from Hyperion Systems\, C.D Dodd\, Curtin University and the Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA). \nThe speakers will each share their experiences and insights on unlocking value at end-of-life through reuse\, recovery and smarter resource decisions before participating in a panel discussion.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/decommissioning-circular-opportunities/
LOCATION:Perth City Farm\, 1 City Farm Pl\, East Perth\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T090000
DTSTAMP:20260720T020116Z
CREATED:20260720T020116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T020116Z
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SUMMARY:CSIRO Cybersecurity Seminar - The Autonomous Adversary: Red-Teaming in the Age of LLM Agents
DESCRIPTION:Presentation: CSIRO Cybersecurity Seminar – The Autonomous Adversary: Red-Teaming in the Age of LLM Agents\nWednesday 29 Jul 2026 | ONLINE | Dr. Mohammad Mamun\, Senior Research Officer in cybersecurity at the Digital Technology Research Centre\, National Research Council Canada. \nAbstract \nLLM agents are emerging as a new primitive for autonomous red teaming\, with the potential to support multi-step cyber operations such as attack planning\, adversary emulation\, and lateral movement. Recent advances in autonomous cyber evaluation\, including cyber-range assessments by the UK AI Security Institute and related research on agentic AI for cybersecurity\, have shifted attention from prompt-level misuse toward end-to-end operational capability in realistic environments. \nThis work examines the role of LLM agents as autonomous adversaries through controlled lateral-movement scenarios that capture key elements of advanced cyber operations under different levels of autonomy. The results highlight both the promise and the current limitations of LLM-based red teaming: although these systems can exhibit useful planning and adaptive behavior\, reliable execution remains constrained by brittle command invocation\, weak state tracking\, credential-handling failures\, and environmental instability. These findings underscore the need for rigorous evaluation methodologies\, realistic cyber-range benchmarks\, and stronger governance frameworks for increasingly capable autonomous cyber agents.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-cybersecurity-seminar-the-autonomous-adversary-red-teaming-in-the-age-of-llm-agents/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T120000
DTSTAMP:20260720T020442Z
CREATED:20260720T020442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T020442Z
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SUMMARY:Building for the future: Designing today's buildings for tomorrow's climate
DESCRIPTION:Australia’s buildings are designed and operated based on weather assumptions from the past\, but what happens when those assumptions no longer hold? The NESP Climate Systems Hub Building for the Future project is tackling this challenge head-on\, developing new future climate files that allow building simulation tools to model how structures will perform under the likely conditions of coming decades\, including under extreme conditions such as heatwaves. This will help us to understand the implications of our future climate for building thermal comfort\, energy use and peak demand. It represents a significant shift for the Australian building simulation industry\, paving the way for more climate-resilient\, efficient and future-ready design. \nThis panel discussion bringing together researchers and practitioners who have been directly involved in co-designing\, co-developing and testing these prototype files.\nYou’ll hear about the motivations underlying the project\, some of the challenges of co-design\, and the learnings from this work\, both for the scientists and for the practitioners. It’s a rare opportunity to hear how climate science is being translated into practical tools for building designers\, building simulation modellers\, assessors and policy-makers. \nThis work is complex problem solving: a chance to rethink how we plan for a changing climate and ensure Australia’s buildings are fit for the future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/building-for-the-future-designing-todays-buildings-for-tomorrows-climate/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T055327Z
CREATED:20260622T055309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T055327Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia - Back from Geneva
DESCRIPTION:Join Innovate Australia for a post-summit showcase and networking event celebrating Australia’s participation in the United Nations’ AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva.\nSpeakers will share key takeaways from the global event\, including emerging AI innovation trends\, international collaboration opportunities\, policy discussions\, startup ecosystem insights\, and the growing impact of AI technologies advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\nWhether you are involved in technology\, business\, government\, academia\, investment\, or simply curious about artificial intelligence\, this is an opportunity to connect\, learn\, and be inspired by how AI is being used to create a better future\, in Australia and around the world. Meet members of the local innovation ecosystem\, learn about pathways to participate in the 2027 AI for Good Innovation Factory Australia\, and discover how Australian startups can engage with one of the world’s leading AI innovation platforms. \nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-ai-for-good-innovation-factory-australia-back-from-geneva/
LOCATION:The Platform\, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth\, WA 6000 Australia\, Perth\, Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Awards Night / Celebratory Event,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Australia":MAILTO:steve.carroll@innovateaustralia.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260718T102722Z
CREATED:20260718T102722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T102722Z
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SUMMARY:Fast Doesn’t Mean Right: Product Thinking in the Age of AI
DESCRIPTION:AI has fundamentally changed the economics of innovation. We can generate ideas\, prototypes and working software in hours rather than months. But while our ability to build has accelerated dramatically\, our ability to make the right decisions has not.\nAs execution becomes cheaper\, judgement becomes the new competitive advantage. \nIn this thought-provoking session\, Philippe Delalande explores why the organisations that thrive in the age of AI won’t necessarily be those that build the fastest\, but those that consistently choose the right problems\, align people around a shared intent\, and turn technology into meaningful outcomes. \nDrawing on lessons from product strategy\, human-centred design and enterprise transformation\, Philippe shares practical approaches to improving discovery\, strengthening collaboration across disciplines\, and making better investment decisions from idea through to delivery. \nBecause in the age of AI\, building fast is no longer enough. The real advantage lies in building the right thing together.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/fast-doesnt-mean-right-product-thinking-in-the-age-of-ai/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260730T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260628T045845Z
CREATED:20260628T045845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T045845Z
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SUMMARY:OMRI Speaker Series: Chief Data Officer Natalia Kacperek
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the third event in its 2026 OMRI Speaker Series\, featuring Chief Data Officer Natalia Kacperek.\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\, Natalia Kacperek\, Chief Data Officer at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and Chair of the WA Government’s AI Advisory Board\, will share insights from her experience leading data\, policy and innovation initiatives across the public sector. Drawing on her work across areas such as data integration\, information sharing and the responsible use of emerging technologies\, Natalia will explore the opportunities and challenges of leveraging data to inform decision-making and drive better outcomes for Western Australians. \nParticipation is encouraged either in person or online. This event will be delivered as a hybrid session\, with opportunities for both in‑room and virtual engagement.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/omri-speaker-series-chief-data-officer-natalia-kacperek/
LOCATION:Department of Health\, 189 Royal Street\, East Perth\, WA\, 6004\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260730T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260730T193000
DTSTAMP:20260712T062539Z
CREATED:20260712T062539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T062539Z
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SUMMARY:UNAA(WA) Inclusive Futures: Leadership\, Accessibility and Innovation in WA
DESCRIPTION:Inclusive Futures is an opportunity to come together to explore what true inclusion looks like\, learn from leaders with lived experience\, and discuss how we can create communities where everyone can participate\, belong and thrive.\nHosted by the Human Rights Committee of the United Nations Association of Australia WA (UNAAWA) in collaboration with Curtin University\, this panel will bring together leaders from across sectors to share practical ideas\, personal experiences and innovative approaches to accessibility and inclusion. \nTogether\, we’ll explore how inclusive leadership strengthens organisations\, communities and society as a whole\, and why designing with accessibility in mind benefits everyone.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/unaawa-inclusive-futures-leadership-accessibility-and-innovation-in-wa/
LOCATION:Curtin University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260804T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260804T143000
DTSTAMP:20260719T043520Z
CREATED:20260719T043520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260719T043520Z
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SUMMARY:2026 WA-Asia Business Forum: WA's Role in Asia's Energy Transition and Economic Future
DESCRIPTION:The WA-Asia Business Forum 2026 is a flagship event of the Western Australian Chinese Chamber of Commerce (WACCC). Held on Tuesday\, 4 August 2026 at Crown Perth\, the Forum convenes senior leaders from industry\, government\, and the international business community for a day of high-level discussion on the trade and investment relationship that continues to define Western Australia’s economic future: its engagement with Asia.\nThis year’s Forum is themed “WA’s Role in Asia’s Energy Transition and Economic Future”\, with the program anchored around two of the State’s most strategically significant sectors of engagement with the region: Mining and Energy. Both sit at the centre of the State Government’s Diversify WA priority framework\, and together they underpin Western Australia’s long-term commercial relationship with the Asia-Pacific. The program will examine the investment landscape across both sectors\, the government-to-government relationships that enable long-term supply agreements\, and the role of technology and artificial intelligence in reshaping how the State’s resources reach the region. \nThe Forum is where the conversations that shape Western Australia’s next decade of Asia-Pacific engagement take place. Its program combines keynote and panel discussions with structured networking\, giving delegates direct access to the industry and policy figures shaping these sectors. \nSince 1987\, WACCC has served as Western Australia’s longest-standing bridge between the State’s business community and Asia. The 2026 Forum is where that bridge continues to be built.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-wa-asia-business-forum-was-role-in-asias-energy-transition-and-economic-future/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260804T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260804T140000
DTSTAMP:20260723T075152Z
CREATED:20260715T121205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T075152Z
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SUMMARY:Copper Markets in Transition: Geopolitics\, Processing and Supply Chains
DESCRIPTION:A market-led discussion on the forces shaping the future of copper and critical minerals supply chains.\nAs demand for copper and other critical minerals accelerates in support of electrification\, renewable energy\, advanced manufacturing and digital infrastructure\, global supply chains are entering a period of significant transformation. Governments\, investors and industry leaders are increasingly focused on securing reliable and resilient mineral supply\, while navigating evolving geopolitical dynamics\, changing trade relationships and growing processing requirements. \nIn this webinar\, CRU’s Piers Montgomery will explore the forces shaping the future of copper\, including supply and demand trends\, concentrate shortages versus processing capacity\, and the geopolitical and policy dynamics influencing supply chain resilience\, while CRU’s Tiantian will provide a complementary aluminium market perspective\, examining supply-side recovery\, surplus risk\, emerging demand from technology-led sectors\, changing trade flows\, and aluminium-for-copper substitution\, together offering a market-led view of how copper and aluminium are being transformed by the energy transition and the wider evolution of global metals supply chains. \nTogether\, the session will offer a market-led view of how copper and aluminium are being transformed by the energy transition and the wider evolution of global metals supply chains.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/copper-markets-in-transition-geopolitics-processing-and-supply-chains/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T183000
DTSTAMP:20260725T062121Z
CREATED:20260725T062121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260725T062121Z
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SUMMARY:Medical devices: from concept to clinical translation [webinar]
DESCRIPTION:Engineers Australia Webinar \nThe journey from a clinical idea to a medical device that improves patient outcomes is complex\, multidisciplinary\, and highly regulated. Topics will include identifying unmet clinical needs\, translating ideas into practical engineering solutions\, design and prototyping\, regulatory and quality requirements\, clinical evidence generation\, commercialisation strategies\, market access\, and the challenges of achieving successful clinical adoption. \nDrawing on real-world case studies and industry experience\, the series will offer practical insights into the technical\, regulatory\, commercial\, and clinical considerations that influence the success of medical technologies. Designed for biomedical engineers\, researchers\, clinicians\, innovators\, students\, and medical device professionals\, the program aims to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and healthcare impact.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/medical-devices-from-concept-to-clinical-translation-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T193000
DTSTAMP:20260715T100521Z
CREATED:20260715T100521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T100521Z
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SUMMARY:Dare to Innovate: A Founder's Story
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow alumni and entrepreneurs in a conversation with Curtin alumni and Indrus Co-founders\, Ryan Liebregts and Dre Siwela as they share their start up story\, exploring how their friendship and collaboration has not only shaped their business\, but who they have become. \nSecure your spot today to have a chance to win passes to West Tech Fest. \nDate: Thursday 6 August 2026 \nTime: 5:30pm – 7:30pm (AWST) \nLocation: 137 St Georges Terrace\, Curtin University\, Perth\nCan’t attend in person? Join us online here.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/dare-to-innovate-a-founders-story/
LOCATION:Curtin CBD (137 St Georges Tce)\, 137 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship":MAILTO:entrepreneurship@curtin.edu.au
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