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SUMMARY:An evening with John Van Der Wielen\, FHRI Fund Advisory Council Chair
DESCRIPTION:The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is delivering an exciting Spotlight event in February featuring John Van Der Wielen\, Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Advisory Council Chair. The FHRI Fund is a major WA Government initiative\, backed by sovereign wealth\, to fund health and medical research\, innovation\, and commercialisation. \nJoin John and our Director Stakeholder Engagement Dr Tracey Wilkinson as they discuss the Fund’s new strategy\, new programs (including the Spotlight program focused on rheumatic heart disease)\, reflections on the first four years of the Fund and what success looks like for the next four years. \nLearn more and register here: An evening with John Van Der Wielen\, FHRI Fund Advisory Council Chair
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/evening-with-john-van-der-wielen/
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:20260225T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260225T160000
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SUMMARY:Humans Behind Tech: John Sinistaj - CTO\, AFL
DESCRIPTION:Where technology meets the humans who make it work – ACS x What The Heck Is Tech Series \nJoin ACS\, the AFL and What the Heck is Tech for a fast-paced webinar featuring an insider perspective from one of Australia’s most high-performance organisations. Hear directly from John Sinistaj as they unpack how technology powers performance\, security\, data and fan experiences across the AFL – often under intense pressure and at national scale. \nFrom elite performance and fan engagement to data\, cybersecurity and digital platforms\, this session will explore how technology quietly enables the AFL to operate at scale\, adapt quickly and deliver seamless experiences on and off the field. The conversation will highlight real-world applications of technology and the critical thinking\, problem-solving and collaboration required to make it all work. \nDesigned to be informative\, approachable and practical\, this webinar will unpack complex tech concepts through lived examples\, celebrate the impact of everyday technical expertise\, and connect those insights to broader industry and career pathways. It’s a reminder of how much modern organisations rely on skilled professionals who keep systems running\, innovating and evolving – often out of the spotlight.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/humans-behind-tech-john-sinistaj-cto-afl/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260225T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260225T193000
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SUMMARY:End of Life and Decommissioning
DESCRIPTION:Speakers from Centre of Decommissioning Australia\, Synergy and SIA Partners join together to discuss best practices for responsibly retiring renewable energy assets and traditional infrastructure. This session highlights the growing need for structured end of life strategies as fleets mature and regulatory expectations evolve. \nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/end-of-life-and-decommissioning-tickets-1982249183669
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/end-of-life-and-decommissioning/
LOCATION:Brookfield Place\, 125 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260226T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
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SUMMARY:KA-BLUEY - Tales of an explosive success story
DESCRIPTION:Join CERI for an exclusive webinar with Kate O’Connor\, the strategic mind behind Bluey’s meteoric growth\, from beloved Aussie icon to a $4B global brand. \nLearn how she built Bluey into what it is today\, as the strategic backbone of the brand for six years. Find out how she created optimal value\, how she knew when to say yes and when to say no\, forged beneficial partnerships that many saw as impossible and was forward-thinking enough to spot the opportunities of a lifetime. \nHow does this relate to a startup in WA? Kate knows how to see all that is possible and build from there. After founding Magic Sprinkle in 2025\, Kate has worked with a range of clients in a range of industries and stages of growth. This is your chance to learn from an expert on everything brand and commercial strategy. Learn how to find and navigate golden opportunities\, utilise your IP and transform a good brand into an exceptional one.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ka-bluey-tales-of-an-explosive-success-story/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260218T032320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T032320Z
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SUMMARY:Blocksquare: Liquidity Unlocked
DESCRIPTION:Liquidity Unlocked: How to stake real estate on Oceanpoint.fi \nLearn where real estate tokenization is heading in 2026 and beyond. Learn how to stake real estate on Oceanpoint.fi and help support marketplaces launching using Blocksquare technology. \nConnect with investors\, marketplace operators\, and builders in the RWA space. \nGet inspired by local and global success stories from the Blocksquare ecosystem. \nWhether you’re in real estate\, finance\, blockchain and crypto or Web3\, this is your opportunity to engage with pioneers leading the tokenization movement. \nThis event is made possible thanks to the support of our ambassadors:\nOrange Brick Road\, TecStack\, Story Community Downunder and Spektrumlab Pty Ltd.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/blocksquare-liquidity-unlocked/
LOCATION:Quay Perth\, 18 The Esplanade\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blocksquare RWA Regional Hub Perth":MAILTO:karolinekolman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260227T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260227T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260208T065038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T065038Z
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SUMMARY:Circular Design & Innovation: Empowering the Commercial Transition ahead of Climate Action Week
DESCRIPTION:Businesses are consuming more resources than ever — yet waste\, inefficiency and lost value remain built into how many products and systems are designed. As pressure mounts from climate targets\, procurement expectations and rising costs\, circular design is no longer a niche sustainability concept\, but a commercial imperative. \nThis webinar explores how circular thinking can be applied across design\, materials and business models to unlock efficiency\, reduce waste and create long-term value. From early design decisions through to production\, use and end-of-life\, the session will unpack how designers and businesses can move beyond linear approaches and embed circular principles in ways that are practical\, scalable and commercially viable. \nJoin us for a grounded\, real-world discussion featuring practitioners working at the intersection of innovation\, design and sustainability. Through case studies\, lived experience and panel discussion\, speakers will share what’s working\, what’s challenging\, and where the biggest opportunities lie for organisations ready to transition from intention to action.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/circular-design-innovation-empowering-the-commercial-transition-ahead-of-climate-action-week/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260201T060937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T060937Z
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SUMMARY:Smart Systems Engineering for Sustainable Networks
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of World Engineering Day (WED) 2026\, join us in celebrating Smart Engineering for a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Digitalisation. \nThis panel discussion explores how smart systems\, AI\, and real-time data are being applied across transport\, energy\, water\, and built assets to create sustainable\, resilient\, and high-performing infrastructure networks. The session brings together leading experts in systems engineering\, digital advisory\, and complex infrastructure integration to share practical insights\, emerging digital practices\, and lessons learned from real-world applications. \nThe discussion will highlight: \n\nhow systems engineering and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) underpin smart\, resilient infrastructure\nthe role of digital intelligence\, AI\, and real-time data in optimising asset performance and sustainability\nsocio-technical considerations\, organisational barriers\, and governance challenges in digital transformation\npractical approaches for embedding emerging digital engineering practices into legacy systems
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/smart-systems-engineering-for-sustainable-networks/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260222T035808Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming How Industries Connect
DESCRIPTION:The difficulty of getting independent systems to share data and work together — the interoperability challenge — has been navigated ad hoc for decades\, but the problem continues to grow. And while industry change is never easy\, the time is right for a more complete and audacious vision. \nTim will introduce us to an innovative open and federated platform\, rooted in DevOps and Agile principles\, that is designed to help organisations address interoperability challenges in ever more complex environments. This platform\, and the approach behind it\, is currently being considered by a federal industry body to support upcoming conformance testing challenges.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/transforming-how-industries-connect/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260222T023801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T023801Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Data Science (WiDS) Perth 2026
DESCRIPTION:The University of Western Australia\, in collaboration with the UWA Data Institute and Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering\, is excited to bring you Women in Data Science (WiDS) Perth 2026. \nOur expert panel of leading WA-based data science experts will share their different stories and perspectives on what it takes to build a successful career in data science. Our panel discussion will be followed by Q&A and light refreshments with networking.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/women-in-data-science-wids-perth-2026/
LOCATION:UWA Oceans Institute\, Fairway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260305T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260215T022947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T022947Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Energy: Balancing the Scales: It’s Time to Break Down the Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Join Women in Energy Perth for their 2026 International Women’s Day celebration.  \nAn engaging International Women’s Day panel sharing journeys of change\, breaking barriers\, and shaping a more balanced future for all.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/women-in-energy-balancing-the-scales-its-time-to-break-down-the-barriers/
LOCATION:Ernst & Young\, 11 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260214T023958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T023958Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar #2: Why buy-side investor readiness eats sell-side polish for breakfast
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explains why most capital raises struggle long before a pitch deck is written. Traditional “sell-side” preparation focuses on documentation\, polish\, and marketing platforms\, while investors make decisions through a buy-side lens that tests the underlying business and investment thesis. \nJoin to unpack the gap between these approaches and show why investor readiness is about surfacing gaps and fixing fundamentals\, not improving presentation. The session highlights what investors truly assess and how a structured buy-side process identifies the issues that determine whether capital actually flows. \nYou will leave with a practical view of how to build genuine investability before going marketing-ready\, turning fundraising from a risky sales exercise into the natural consequence of a strong\, investable business. \nFriday 6 March | 12:00 – 1:00PM AWST | ONLINE | Register here \nAbout the presenters \nMike Ganon is an on-the-tools expert in corporate development\, financing\, mergers and acquisitions\, investing and capital markets. Starting in the post-crash environment of 1990\, he’s built a diverse career as a project financier\, equity underwriter\, investment banker\, responsible manager\, key person for a private equity fund manager and founder of two corporate advisory firms. He’s advised on and arranged hundreds of transactions across Industry 2\, 3\, and 4\, on six continents and with deal credits in the double figure billions. Mike backs startups and scaleups directly and also invests indirectly as a limited partner. Leading NextLevelCorporate which he founded in 2001\, he continues to work across the full advisory and transactional spectrum—private and public fundraising\, M&A\, exits\, and professional investing—and has authored over 430 articles on key macro and financial factors that impact on Western Australian business. Mike is passionate about bringing unique and accessible investor readiness “superpowers” to founders and intrapreneurs—and through pitchhawk\, he is helping them transform their innovations into compelling and dependable investment opportunities. \nStephen Carroll is a 25-year startup veteran who has seen the good\, the bad\, and the very ugly of Innovation. Thousands of startups and innovation projects have crossed his desk\, giving him a unique insight into the patterns that drive success and the pitfalls that lead to failure. Stephen is passionate about shedding light on the common mistakes founders can avoid and the smart\, grounded decisions that separate those who survive from those who don’t.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/seminar-2-why-buy-side-investor-readiness-eats-sell-side-polish-for-breakfast/
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:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260222T025658Z
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SUMMARY:Bloom: Home Cooked to Household Name
DESCRIPTION:This International Women’s Day\, we’re celebrating big dreams\, bold moves\, and seriously good cookies. \nJoin Nadia Nesevski\, founder of Cookie Loaded\, as she shares how she turned a home-baked idea into a cookie empire. What started in her kitchen became a brand people line up for – and she’s spilling the real tea (and crumbs) on how she made it happen. \nFrom late nights and leap-of-faith moments to scaling\, branding\, and building a cult-like following\, Nadia will take you behind the scenes of growing Cookie Loaded into a household name – the wins\, the setbacks\, the risks\, and the resilience it took to back herself all the way.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bloom-home-cooked-to-household-name/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260309T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260309T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260305T031017Z
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SUMMARY:WALSIH Virtual Global Expert Program: Steven Haken
DESCRIPTION:If you’re building a medtech or digital health company with eyes on Europe\, this session is exactly what you need before you make your next move. \nThis event will be bringing in Steven Haken\, Managing Director of Odelle Technology\, for the first session of the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s Virtual Global Expert Program. \n20+ years structuring reimbursement pathways across the UK and EU for med devices\, diagnostics\, biotech therapeutics\, and digital health. \nMonday 9 March | 3:00–4:30pm AWST | Virtual
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/walsih-virtual-global-expert-program-steven-haken/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T064500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260215T031828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T031828Z
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SUMMARY:Politics & Business breakfast with the Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC
DESCRIPTION:Join Business News for an insightful conversation with one of the state’s most experienced leaders. \nThe Hon. Stephen Dawson MLC is currently the Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; and the Kimberley\, and serves as Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/politics-business-breakfast-with-the-hon-stephen-dawson-mlc/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260306T062528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T062541Z
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Global Tech Talent: A Founder’s Visa Playbook
DESCRIPTION:Join for this exclusive Perth Landing Pad event\, delivered in collaboration with our global partner TechVisa\, designed to help founders access and mobilise international tech talent strategically\, compliantly and at speed. \nTechVisa Co-Founder Natasha Prévot and General Manager Emily will break down the four visa pathways most relevant to scaling tech companies — 400\, 482\, 186 and 858 — and explain when each makes commercial sense. \nIn this high-energy\, founder-focused session\, you’ll learn: \n• How to integrate visa strategy into your growth roadmap\n• The three-stage 482 process explained clearly and commercially\n• How to secure long-term retention through permanent residency pathways\n• How to sequence hiring decisions to reduce risk and maintain momentum\n• How to position immigration as infrastructure for scale \nWhether you’re raising capital\, expanding into new markets\, or competing for world-class engineers and product leaders\, this session will give you clarity\, confidence and a strategic edge.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/unlocking-global-tech-talent-a-founders-visa-playbook/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260222T035428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T035428Z
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SUMMARY:Panel: The conflict between commercial metrics and customer outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Panel Event: The conflict between commercial metrics and customer outcomes. How product managers can balance cultural challenges\, managing metrics\, and being a good human being. \nAs technology and the landscape evolves we are seeing a growing conflict between delivering commercial outcomes and delivering value to and protecting the interests of customers. Performance metrics drive individual financial benefits\, and so we can see this driving a tendency for leadership to focus delivery on organisational commercial value at the cost of service or product outcomes to the customer. Product Managers are directly part of the interface facilitating this and often have to struggle with the fallout of final decisions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/panel-the-conflict-between-commercial-metrics-and-customer-outcomes/
LOCATION:Hatchd\, Level 3/108 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260211T060743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T060743Z
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SUMMARY:WA Spotlight on Biomedical Careers: Talent\, Transition & Transformation
DESCRIPTION:Discover biomedical career pathways in WA. Employer insights\, real journeys and networking across research\, industry and government. \nReady to discover what a career in WA’s biomedical sector really looks like? \nThe ‘WA Spotlight on Biomedical Careers: Talent\, Transition\, Transformation’ is an exciting in-person event exploring current and emerging workforce opportunities across WA’s growing biomedical sector. The sector extends well beyond traditional clinical and health roles and includes opportunities in research\, advanced manufacturing\, product development\, digital and data\, clinical trials\, government and start-ups. \nThis event brings together employers\, recruiters\, government and sector leaders to provide practical insights into career pathways\, hiring expectations and skills needed now and into the future. \nWhether you are a student\, researcher or industry professional considering a career transition\, the session will help you better understand where your skills fit and how to take the next step.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-spotlight-on-biomedical-careers-talent-transition-transformation/
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:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260222T032142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T032142Z
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SUMMARY:UNSW Perth Alumni Talks | The Future of Mining
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow alumni in Perth for an exclusive thought leadership event featuring Professor Serkan Saydam\, Chair of Mining Engineering at UNSW Sydney and Director of the UNSW ARC Research Hub for Next Generation Mining Methods (NextGenMIN).  \nProfessor Sadam will explore how the industry must shift from simply adopting new technologies to creating new knowledge\, integrating advanced technology and human capital to design mining systems designed for: \n\nZero waste\nZero (net) emissions\nZero (human) entry\nImproved safety\, productivity and efficiency
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/unsw-perth-alumni-talks-the-future-of-mining/
LOCATION:PwC\, 125 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T083000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260302T074619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T074619Z
UID:10004333-1773214200-1773217800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Founder Story: How Ida Sports' Discovery Cut Costs & Raised $2.5M
DESCRIPTION:In this practical session grounded in the Disciplined Entrepreneurship model\, you’ll see the actual deck that raised the first $2.5 million for Ida Sports and unpack the customer discovery work that shaped it. \nBen will share how early customer interviews helped Ida Sports more than halve production costs\, refine their feature set\, and avoid building the wrong product — reinforcing why early validation is critical for first-time founders. \nPerfect for early-stage builders\, this session blends theory and practice\, with actionable insights you can apply immediately (and a timely lead-in to our upcoming pitch practice session).
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founder-story-how-ida-sports-discovery-cut-costs-raised-2-5m/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260214T033736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T033736Z
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SUMMARY:Coders for Causes (CFC) Industry Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 CFC Industry Night will be bringing together students\, industry professionals\, and organisations from across the tech ecosystem for an evening of networking and career insights. \nThis event provides an opportunity to connect with industry representatives\, explore pathways in software development and data\, and gain practical advice to support your professional journey.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/coders-for-causes-cfc-industry-night-2026/
LOCATION:EZONE UWA Student Hub\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Perth\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260302T052947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T052947Z
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SUMMARY:AI: Productivity\, Power & Prosperity
DESCRIPTION:What happens when frontier models collide with hard industry problems? Compute\, talent density\, regulatory lag\, how will these shape WA’s future? Two tech nerds go deep on the fears and the fantasies\, pulling apart what’s hype\, what’s real\, and what choices we still have left to make. \nHear from two leaders in AI as they debate… well actually we don’t know what they will say: \n\nJeroen Van Dalen Founder\, technologist\, chief tinkerer of all things AI. Back in December 2026 he made 14 AI predictions. How’d he do? ✓ 10 spot on 🟡 2 on the way ❌ 2 still loading Basically: the guy to listen to when the future is speeding toward us.\nAlex Jenkins Director at WA Data Science Innovation Hub\, an advocate for Applied AI across Industry\, Government Sectors\, Academic Research\, Health and Education.\n\nJoin the conversation shaping WA’s future. Because when it comes to AI\, the questions matter just as much as the answers.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-productivity-power-prosperity/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="WADSIH":MAILTO:wadsih@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260318T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
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SUMMARY:Maximising Australian Critical Minerals R&D Potential through Targeted Collaboration – Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Australia sits at the centre of a global race to secure\, process and value‑add critical minerals\, but real success depends on how effectively industry\, research organisations and government work together. \nThis panel brings together national leaders shaping that collaborative landscape to explore how Australia can accelerate innovation\, strengthen sovereign capability\, and unlock the full potential of its critical minerals sector. \nJoin Dr Chris Vernon (CSIRO)\, Dr Neville Plint (Mining3 and Critical Metals for Critical Industries | CMCI CRC)\, Rohan McDougall (Curtin University Trailblazer)\, Dr Karin Soldenhoff (ANSTO)\, and Lucy O’Connor (Manager\, Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub) as they unpack emerging opportunities\, technical challenges\, and the strategic partnerships required to position Australia as a global leader along the entire critical minerals value chain. \nExpect sharp insights\, real‑world experience\, and a forward‑looking discussion on the collaborations that will define Australia’s next decade of critical minerals growth. \nRegister here: Maximising Australian Critical Minerals R&D Potential through Targeted Collaboration – Panel Discussion
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/maximising-australian-critical-minerals-rd-potential-through-targeted-collaboration-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260227T021019Z
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SUMMARY:WA | YEP-FACCI Shaping Energy’s Future Through International Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:The French Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FACCI)​ and Young Energy Professionals (YEP)​ invite you to join the panel discussion: ‘Shaping Energy’s Future Through International Collaboration’ on 25 March 2026 at 5:30 PM at the GHD Building​ in the Perth CBD. The event will feature a moderated panel discussion followed by casual drinks and networking\, specifically designed for the Franco-Australian business community in Perth and young energy professionals. \nPanelists: \n\nFrancois Dupeyroux (Moderator) – Managing Director of Sia\nBill Johnston – Former Minister\, Non Executive Director\, Helping with strategy of the McKell Institute\nIris Bua – Segment Director\, Power and Grid of Schneider Electric\nPeter Sadler – Dispute Resolution Partner\, HFW Australia\n\nThe discussion is built around the inherent complexity of energy innovation\, specifically the urgent need to balance the “energy trilemma” while managing long-lived infrastructure within a heavily regulated and politically sensitive environment. Because these constraints can often slow down vital experimentation\, we will highlight how cross-border cooperation and harmonised frameworks serve as the ultimate catalysts for change. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-yep-facci-shaping-energys-future-through-international-collaboration/
LOCATION:GHD\, 10/999 Hay Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260322T060542Z
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SUMMARY:‘Morning Tea & Learn’ with Dr Greydon Gilmore
DESCRIPTION:Join this event to hear from Dr Greydon Gilmore\, a Canadian neurophysiology expert visiting Perth to connect with WA’s biomedical community.\n\n\n\n\nThis talk will highlight Greydon’s innovative work developing open-source software to help neurosurgeons plan and evaluate surgical procedures. The goal was to make these tools more practical\, accurate\, and easier to use in real clinical settings. By bringing together medical imaging\, brain signal data\, and software development\, this work aimed to translate complex research methods into real world tools that can directly support patient care. More broadly\, it shows the entrepreneurial opportunity to build surgical technologies that can improve precision and create new opportunities for innovation in healthcare. \nThis event is ideal for researchers\, clinicians\, and innovators interested in neurophysiology\, imaging\, biomedical engineering\, or translational neuroscience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/morning-tea-learn-with-dr-greydon-gilmore/
LOCATION:QEII Medical Centre\, Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260327T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260317T075244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T080515Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar #3: What Makes a Value Proposition Actually Valuable?
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, lean startup practitioner and national thought leader Andy Lamb will share the key tools and approaches he employs to quantify product value and develop an effective value proposition. \nJoin to gain frameworks around: \n\nQuantifying and communicating product value.\nDeploying evidence based messaging.\nEnsuring what you are building (or planning to build) is something that people are actually going to buy.\n\nAbout the presenters\nAndy Lamb is a seasoned lean startup practitioner\, entrepreneur\, speaker and facilitator with a broad range of experience across various industries. Driven by a passion for wanting to do something different for a better outcome\, he supports business owners and their teams to challenge the norm and inject a new approach to overcome their innovation challenges. Andy offers a blended approach to different strategies whilst focusing on building products and services that people actually need. \nStephen Carroll is a 25-year startup veteran who has seen the good\, the bad\, and the very ugly of Innovation. Thousands of startups and innovation projects have crossed his desk\, giving him a unique insight into the patterns that drive success and the pitfalls that lead to failure. \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-3-what-makes-a-value-proposition-actually-valuable/
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:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T090000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260329T055554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T055555Z
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR:   Beyond traditional funding: how to unlock the power of non-dilutive capital
DESCRIPTION:Join for a candid discussion on how to access and corroborate funding with reality\, what the upcoming changes to the R&D Tax Incentive really mean for founders\, and how to prepare with confidence ahead of the reforms. Expect clear insights\, grounded guidance and real‑world perspectives on how these changes may affect founders accessibility\, how they interact with your cap table and future raises\, and how the upcoming reforms may influence what and how you can claim. \nYou’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of how the reforms could affect your future R&D claims\, and how to align your internal processes\, strategy and readiness to meet the bar with confidence.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-beyond-traditional-funding-how-to-unlock-the-power-of-non-dilutive-capital/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260211T063336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T063336Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Mine Beyond Operations
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 Austmine on Monday 30 March as we continue the series with The Mine Beyond Operations. This webinar will showcase the latest technologies and strategies for cost-effective rehabilitation\, circular economy opportunities\, and the future of post-mining land use. \nWebinar Details: Monday 30 March 2026 | 2:00PM AEDT
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-the-mine-beyond-operations/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260330T183000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260213T025719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T040800Z
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SUMMARY:From Start to Exit: An Investor Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:What does a successful exit really look like? Hear directly from founders and investors who’ve been there. \nJoin VentureX HQ for an exclusive masterclass featuring founders who will share their real-world journeys from startup to exit\, including the wins\, the challenges\, and the lessons that changed everything. \nNew date: this event will now run on Monday 30 March\, 3:30pm – 6:30pm. \nLearn more and register here: https://events.humanitix.com/investor-and-founder-masterclass \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-start-to-exit-an-investor-masterclass/
LOCATION:9 The Esplanade\, 9 The Esplanade\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="VentureX HQ":MAILTO:info@venturexhq.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260331T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260331T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
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SUMMARY:OMRI Speaker Series: WA Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the inaugural event in its new OMRI Speaker Series\, featuring Western Australia’s Chief Scientist Professor Sharath Sriram\, on Tuesday 31 March 2026. \nThis event marks the launch of a new Speaker Series designed to provide a regular forum for thought leadership\, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem. \nThe inaugural session will feature the WA Chief Scientist in conversation\, focusing on the future of health and medical research and innovation in Western Australia. The discussion will explore emerging priorities\, opportunities and challenges\, and the role of collaboration across government\, research\, industry and the health system in delivering impact for the community. \nWe encourage participation either in person or online. The event will be delivered as a hybrid session\, with opportunities for both in‑room and virtual engagement. Please select which session you will be attending. Links to the livestream will be sent to online registrants closer to the event date.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/omri-speaker-series-wa-chief-scientist-professor-sharath-sriram/
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:20260414T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260408T004750
CREATED:20260204T050257Z
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SUMMARY:Bright Minds\, Bold Voices: Reimagining how we fly
DESCRIPTION:Bright Minds\, Bold Voices: Reimagining how we fly \nProject Sunrise is Qantas’ bold leap into the future of ultra-long-haul travel\, backed by evidence-based research by scientists at the Charles Perkins Centre\, University of Sydney. \nThis bold project has transformed fundamental discoveries about circadian biology into real-life impact – reimagining in-flight lighting\, movement\, nutrition and sleep to reduce jet lag and improve travellers’ wellbeing with scientifically measurable benefits. \nTheir research has informed the design of next-generation aircraft\, built with futuristic cabin features helping passengers arrive more rested\, alert\, and ready to go. \nIn conversation with ABC Canberra’s Lish Fejer\, we’ll hear from two leaders of the project: \n\nVanessa Hudson is Qantas Group CEO and Managing Director. She is leading the airline towards Project Sunrise take-off\, with the first flights scheduled for 2027.\nProfessor Stephen Simpson AC FAA FRS is leading the team of researchers from Charles Perkins Centre\, using real-world passenger data to enhance the in-flight experience and inform the next generation of specially designed ultra-long-range aircraft.\n\nThis event is for everyone including students\, professionals\, academics\, policymakers\, lifelong learners\, and those simply curious about how science is shaping our future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bright-minds-bold-voices-reimagining-how-we-fly/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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