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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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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T193000
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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
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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
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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:20260521T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260522T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260522T130000
DTSTAMP:20260512T013833
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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:20260528T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T013833
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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:20260610T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260610T120000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIIA":MAILTO:membership@aiia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T131500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260708T190000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260512T013833
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SUMMARY:State of Social '26
DESCRIPTION:State of Social is an award-winning digital and social marketing conference. In 2026\, it’s an educational\, provocative experience where the industry’s sharpest minds gather to challenge assumptions\, share hard-won insights and figure out what actually works in modern marketing. \nOver two days at Optus Stadium in Perth\, Australia\, SOS26 goes deep on ‘Friction’; the tension between strategy and instinct\, creativity and constraint\, humans and machines\, ambition and budgets. Not as a problem to solve\, but as the thing that\, when you understand it\, makes you a better marketer. \nDay one fires up your imagination with keynotes and breakouts from the industry’s most compelling thinkers. Day two gets practical\, with deep-dive education sessions across strategy\, creativity\, technology and more. And it’s all available for you to rewatch on-demand with an All Access ticket. \nNo sales pitches. No recycled content. Just honest conversations\, fresh perspectives\, and 24-plus hours of programming designed to make you think differently and work smarter. Plus gourmet food\, bottomless barista-brewed coffee and those signature SOS experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/state-of-social-26/
LOCATION:Optus Stadium\, 333 Victoria Park Drive\, Burswood\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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