WA Web3 Next Gen Event
2024-12-04 08:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia Web3 Associations’ Next Gen event, as a satellite event of the West Tech Fest 2024, brings the latest in sustainable digital economy by focusing on Web3 Gaming, Cultural Heritage on Chain, Green Smart Living with Web3ClimateTech, and Web3 Education for Investors, Corporates, Communities and Youth. This is new trends are discovered before they hit the mainstream. Join and get the insight form international and Australian thought leaders and expert practitioners.

Webinar: Critical Minerals – Australia’s Path to a Sustainable Future
2024-12-04 09:00 - 10:00 | online
The Australian Government is making significant investment in Australia’s critical minerals, which play an essential role in high tech industries and in supporting the global clean energy transformation.
Tune in for this engaging webinar from ANSTO, that will highlight how research and industry are able to collaborate in the effort to help unlock Australia’s critical minerals potential.
Topics for Discussion:

Why critical minerals and what is the potential benefit to Australia?
The role of critical minerals in clean energy: understanding how minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements power renewable technologies.
Sustainable mining practices: Innovations in environmentally responsible extraction and processing techniques.
Global supply chains and Australia’s position: navigating international demand and Australia’s strategic importance in the minerals market.
Career opportunities in the critical minerals sector: insights into education pathways, skills needed, and emerging job roles in mining, engineering, and research.
ANSTO’s Research and Development initiatives: An overview of ANSTO’s projects supporting the development and application of critical minerals.

Tractor Ventures and Think & Grow West Tech Lunch
2024-12-04 11:30 - 13:30 | La Lune, 73 George St, East Fremantle, WA, 6158
​Join the Tractor Ventures and Think & Grow team for an exclusive dining experience with some of Perth’s top entrepreneurs and startup connectors.
Our guest speakers, Ruth Hatherley, CEO & Founder of Moneycatcha, and Dan Jovevski, Founder & CEO at WeMoney, will provide her unique insights into growth, sharing both her professional experiences and personal journey as a successful entrepreneur.

“Investing in Tech” Panel Discussion
2024-12-04 14:30 - 17:00 | State Buildings, Australia
Email Melissa Humphries melissa@pwnetwork.com.au to register your interest in attending this event
This engaging discussion will cover the full spectrum of investment strategies—from angel investing and venture capital to direct investment—offering a rare opportunity to gain insights from industry leaders. Hear firsthand about their successes, learn from their challenges, and discover the strategies that set them apart. Whether you’re an individual or syndicate investor, a family office executive, or a high-net-worth individual, this discussion will unveil invaluable takeaways to enhance your investment approach.

Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Olivia Humphrey
2024-12-09 11:30 - 13:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Olivia Humphrey spent many years in film distribution at Roadshow Entertainment, BBC and Austar/Foxtel before founding the independent streaming platform, Kanopy, which forged a new channel for streaming films to library members. Olivia boot-strapped the company in 2008 before uprooting her young family away from Perth to move Kanopy’s head office in San Francisco, USA. She spent the next 7 years scaling the business across North America and into Europe before selling to the private equity firm, KKR in 2021. Kanopy was listed as one of the top 10 Australian M&A exits that year, securing the platform as one of the great Australian media-tech success stories.
Olivia is an Adjunct Professor for Entrepreneurship in Curtin University’s Business and Law Faculty.
Attendees will gain insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and exploring what it means to lead a meaningful life, drawing from personal experiences to inspire resilience and purpose in both professional and personal journeys.

Futures of Seafood Webinar
2024-12-11 09:00 - 10:00 | online
Join Angela Williamson and Veronica Papacosta for the Futures of Seafood December update via webinar on Wednesday, 11th December at 12pm (AEDT).
The study, which commenced this time last year, will deliver an industry-informed program of work to support a secure, resilient, and thriving Australian seafood community.
It will reinforce the seafood stakeholders’ commitment to fair and equitable access, industry-led research and innovation, and trusted stewardship of our coasts and oceans. The Futures of Seafood project will foster a deeper understanding of the seafood industry, ensuring it is deeply valued by all.

Thought Leaders Series: Transforming Industries, where digital meets physical
2024-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 | online
Industries today are facing the challenge of integrating their physical operations with digital technologies. From reducing operational costs and increasing efficiency to ensuring sustainability, businesses are under constant pressure to do more with less.
Yet, many struggle to connect real-world assets with the data and insights needed to make smarter decisions and remain competitive.
This webinar will explore how technologies like Digital Twins offer a transformative solution by bridging the digital and physical worlds. By creating virtual replicas of physical assets and systems, businesses across sectors—from manufacturing and energy to mining—can gain real-time insights to optimize performance, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and make faster, more informed decisions.
We will showcase real-world applications where Digital Twins have already revolutionized operations, including optimizing factory floors, managing energy grids more efficiently, and improving safety in mining.
You’ll learn how this technology delivers actionable insights, keeping businesses agile and responsive in an ever-changing landscape.
Join Capgemini and Engineers Australia to discover how Digital Twins can empower your business to overcome today’s challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth and innovation—starting from a business-first perspective.
Key messages-

Bridging Digital and Physical for Real-World Impact: Discover how Digital Twins are helping businesses across sectors——integrate their physical assets with digital technologies, unlocking valuable insights that improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
Industry-Specific Applications: Learn from cross-sector experts as they share how Digital Twins are being applied in real-world scenarios, including optimizing energy grids, enhancing mining safety, and streamlining urban planning.
Boosting Efficiency and Reducing Costs: Explore how Digital Twins provide businesses with the tools to forecast, simulate, and optimize operations, enabling faster, more cost-effective decisions that can reduce downtime and operational expenses.
Driving Sustainability and Innovation: Understand how Digital Twins contribute to sustainability goals by optimizing resource usage, reducing waste, and ensuring smarter, greener operations across industries.
Cross-Sector Collaboration for Growth: Hear from leaders in industry and academia about how cross-sector collaboration, powered by Digital Twin technology, is driving innovation and preparing businesses and governments for future challenges.

Synthetic Biology Australasia (SBA) Seminar
2025-01-17 13:00 - 14:00 | The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Topic: Artifical Cells & Prodrug development
Discover how artificial cells and organelles interact with mammalian systems, explore the creation of entirely synthetic cells, and learn about innovative approaches using organic chemistry and synthetic biology tools. Whether your expertise lies in chemistry, biochemistry, or beyond, this seminar promises to inspire and ignite new ideas with its multidisciplinary approach.

The Australian Critical Minerals R&D Hub: Mobilising Australia’s critical minerals industry
2025-02-05 10:30 - 11:30 | online
Join CSIRO to find out more about what is happening across federal government in critical minerals, how technical expertise from the Hub’s partners is having an impact, and to find out more about the Hub’s future plans.

They will provide:

background on the technical expertise the 3 partners have been providing to inform Australian Government policy
detail on the research projects underway
insight into the engagement and collaboration opportunities with Australia’s strategic partners.

WAMR: Crossing Boundaries – Uniting Geophysical and Medical Imaging
2025-02-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
WAMR: Crossing Boundaries, an inspiring networking breakfast that delves into the synergy between geophysical and medical imaging through shared technological innovations.
This unique event features two esteemed guest speakers:

Dr. Kate Selway, Geophysicist, VOX Geophysics
Lauren Treanor, Health Promotion Officer, BreastScreen WA

Dr. Selway and Ms. Treanor will share insights into how breakthroughs in imaging technologies are transforming industries—from uncovering resources deep beneath the Earth’s surface to advancing healthcare diagnostics. Discover how these tools and techniques are bridging disciplines to tackle complex challenges and unlock new possibilities.
Whether you’re a researcher, industry professional, or simply passionate about innovation, this event offers a rare opportunity to explore cutting-edge developments and foster meaningful connections across sectors.

Intro to CERI | Livestream
2025-02-06 12:00 - 12:30 | online
Introduction to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Research & Innovation (CERI)
Thursday 6th February @ 12-12:30pm

CERI is a not-for-profit established in 2015 by the Bass Family to support research commercialisation in Western Australia.
“We offer a range of services to help empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the WA community, including commercialisation programs, workplace residency and mentorship. We offer a low-cost, professional and safe environment for high-knowledge, high-value founders to develop their ideas into real-world solutions.”
Webinar Overview

15 minute CERI Introduction
15 minutes Q&A

Go here for more information

Managing safety and risk in the growing hydrogen industry
2025-02-06 15:00 - 16:00 | online
This webinar will provide insights into the application of relevant standards and industry guidelines in the hydrogen sector, as well as how traditional process safety and risk management principles are applied to ensure the safe and efficient development of hydrogen infrastructure.
You will learn from insights and lessons drawn from recent hydrogen development projects in Australia. With the growing hydrogen industry driven by global efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources, this webinar will address the unique safety and risk management challenges associated with hydrogen production, storage and transportation.
Learning outcomes

hydrogen-specific risks
insights into the unique safety challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and transportation, with a focus on hydrogen’s specific properties
the application of industry standards and guidelines
how existing process safety and risk management principles are being adapted and applied to hydrogen infrastructure.

Thought Leaders Series: Design advances of all-electric healthcare facilities
2025-02-11 09:00 - 10:30 | online
As healthcare sector technology advances and decarbonization requirements intensify, the concept of the all-electric hospital is rapidly gaining traction.
The rise of the all-electric hospital signals a fundamental shift in the global healthcare sector. Healthcare leaders who embrace the change stand to see gains in savings, resilience, and sustainability.
This webinar will explore the key drivers, challenges, and opportunities associated with the all-electric hospital. With a detailed case study that demonstrates the empirical impact of electrification in a real-life, acute care hospital.
Key messages:

The urgency of healthcare sector electrification
Electrification accelerates decarbonization
Electrifying the design of a large acute care hospital
Typical all-electric hospital architecture

Who should attend
This webinar is relevant for design engineers and epc engineers or anyone in cost management or working in government healthcare departments. You do not need to be an Engineers Australia member to attend.

Meshpoints Town Hall: Navigating the Year Ahead
2025-02-11 16:00 - 17:30 | Lawson Flats, 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA, 6000
Our first Meshpoints Town Hall for 2025 is a chance to reconnect, collaborate, and set the plan for the year. Together, we’ll unpack what’s on the horizon for 2025 for WA innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, followed by networking drinks.
This event is open to all contributors to the WA innovation ecosystem, both existing Partners as well those that have not yet joined Meshpoints. Participants who cannot attend in person are encouraged to enjoy the livestream of the event!
During the Townhall we’ll:

🗓️ Learn about the schedule of Meshpoints milestones for 2025, including assessment rounds, the WA Innovation Leaders Congress and Communities of Interest
🚀 Have a chance to share your goals for the year, and announce any upcoming programs for your organisation
⭐️ Hear from Charlie Gunningham about his new role as Head of Ecosystem Engagement
🔎 Learn about our upcoming Impact Evaluation and research into the changes in the innovation ecosystem
✌️ Network over drinks and canapés at the amazing Lawson Flats venue

Event details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, 11th February 2025
⏰ Time: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
📍 Location: Lawson Flats
💻 Format: In-person with live streaming available for regional attendees
🍹 Networking: Drinks and informal networking immediately following the event

The transition to renewable energy in Western Australia
2025-02-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Allendale Square, Level 10, 77 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000
Join a panel of experts in renewable energy as they delve into the critical opportunities and challenges shaping Western Australia’s energy future. With presentations from the following experts:

Anthony Sutton
Mark Chatfield
Gavin Strack
Lorie Jones
Fraser Maywood

These experts will provide in-depth insights into the current renewable energy systems in operation, explore forward-looking policies and strategic plans, and highlight potential barriers and constraints that could impact the state’s transition to cleaner energy sources. Additionally, the pivotal role of hydrogen as a transformative energy solution will be thoroughly examined, offering valuable perspectives on its potential to accelerate the transition and integrate with other renewable options. The expert panel will also be on hand to answer your questions and engage in a dynamic discussion on the future of renewable energy in Western Australia.
At the event you will hear a variety of views on WA’s path to renewable energy and the problems that will have to be tackled along the way. You will have an opportunity to raise questions with the experts and a panel session will follow the presentations.

Ag2050 Economics Symposium: Imagining the Future of Agricultural Work
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:45 | online
Join for a special economics symposium, hosted by CSIRO’s Ag2050 initiative, about the future of agricultural labour in modern food systems.
This seminar will discuss current research around the actual and anticipated challenges for productivity, profitability, and job quality in our era of climate change, sociopolitical stress, and human migration.
The special session will be chaired by Katie Ricketts, Principal Research Scientist and Agri-Labour Futures work package lead for Ag2050.

Strategic Examination of R&D Webinar
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 | online
The Australian Government has commissioned a strategic examination of Australia’s research and development (R&D) system. You can register your interest in an information session or roundtable discussion about the discussion paper.
These sessions will include a presentation and an audience Q&A.

Wednesday 19 February, 2- 3 pm AEST
Thursday 13 March, 2 – 3 pm AEST

Society for Underwater Technology ETM: Decommissioning
2025-02-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000
The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the February 2025 Evening Technical Meeting.
The evening will focus on the following three topics:

CASE STUDY ON EFFICIENT REMOVAL OF SUBSEA EQUIPMENT
NOVEL APPROACHES TO RE-PURPOSING AND SUSTAINABLE DECOMMISSIONING OF AGING OFFSHORE ASSETS
INNOVATING OFFSHORE DECOMMISSIONING: PROTECTING BIODIVERSITY AND MICROPLASTIC GUIDELINE DEVELOPMENT

Investing in Startups – What, How, Why (Online Workshop)
2025-02-20 09:00 - 10:30 | online
Investing in startups (angel investing) is how you get in on the ground floor of companies that have potential to do BIG things. Disruptive Australian companies like Canva and Linktree both started out with angel investment.
This event will cover:

What angel investing is
How investing in startups works
How you can get involved

Join us online where you’ll learn about this interesting investment sector and hear personal stories from experienced investors on how they got into startup investing, their experiences, and how they think about it.

West Tech Assemblage 2025: Digital Access and Inclusion
2025-02-20 10:30 - 15:30 | City of Stirling, 25 Cedric Street, Stirling, WA, 6021
In a rapidly evolving digital world, many disadvantaged groups remain excluded from the benefits of digital services. This conference will focus on the need to support these groups and promote digital inclusion.
“By highlighting collaborative efforts and innovative solutions, we aim to foster new conversations and partnerships to ensure everyone, regardless of their background or abilities, has equal access to digital services and opportunities.

Approvals for Renewable Projects
2025-02-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
With many renewable projects occuring all over the state one may wonder are there any challenges when it comes to approvals of these projects? Come down and join us to learn about approval processes for renewable energy projects and what are some of the challenges some projects may be facing and what is/can be done to help to overcome them.
This event will be a panel event where you can hear the insights from industry professionals from a wide range of organisations and their wealth of knowledge of approval processes for renewable projects.
On the panel will be:

Tammy Savage, Superintendent State Agreement and Approvals Integration, BHP
Dylan Lipinksi, Associate Director – Energy Transition and Infrastructure, PwC
Darcy Doyle, Managaing Associate (Environment, Native Title and Cultural Heritage), Allens
Kate Thomson, Planning and Approvals Manager – Pilbara and South West (APA)

METS Opportunities in Southeast Asia
2025-02-25 11:00 - 12:00 | online
The Australian Government’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040 identifies significant opportunities to drive two-way trade and investment and strengthen social and political relations in the region. Mineral resources and the METS sector have been identified as priority areas, recognising the potential of Australia’s commodities and mining technologies in supporting economic development and energy security in Southeast Asia.
To understand the future opportunities and potential challenges for METS companies in Southeast Asia, Austmine delivered a report in 2024, supported by Austrade. This webinar will explore the key findings of this report, including:

An analysis of primary and emerging mining markets in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia, The Philippines and Vietnam.
Understanding the key mining organisations, major projects, industry development opportunities and challenges, and areas of significant competitive advantage for Australian METS companies in Southeast Asia.
An overview of the future program of activities for the METS sector being delivered as part of the Australian Government’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040.

CERI | International Women’s Day Celebration 2025
2025-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
CERI’s International Women’s Day panel event returns in 2025 with a group of brilliant women from a diverse range of innovative disciplines.
The panel includes:

Dr Svetlana Baltic – CERI Resident and Co-Founder and CEO – GeneS
Ivy Chen – Geological Manager and Non-Executive Director – Mineral Resources Limited
Dr Sandy Chong – Growth and Sustainability Leader – Verity Consulting
Anna Faber – PhD candidate and Forrest Research Foundation Scholar

WA MTP Sector Spotlight: An Evening with Dr Shirley Bowen
2025-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Join the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for an evening of conversation with WA Health Director General Dr Shirley Bowen. This is a unique opportunity to hear from Shirley about WA Health’s activities, especially those related to innovation and research. +PLUS Join us for networking and refreshments after the formalities.
Read more here

Global health challenges: How and why innovative MedTech solutions will make a difference
2025-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
In a time of unprecedented technological and computational advances, unparalleled opportunities for MedTech, digital health and biotech innovation abound.
Join Lions Eye Institute’s 25th annual Ian Constable Lecture where Professor Ian Meredith AM explores the topic of how global health challenges such as a growing and ageing population provide both challenges and opportunities for MedTech (medical technology) innovation.

Thought Leaders Series: Secure, agile networks: shaping the future industries
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:30 | online
In an increasingly digital world, success hinges on the ability to adapt to rapid technological advancements while safeguarding critical operations. Organisations are faced with complex challenges around securing their networks in a heightened risk environment, ensuring seamless connectivity, and supporting hybrid work. As industries evolve, the need for agile, scalable, and secure solutions becomes paramount.
Join Nexon Asia Pacific, in collaboration with Engineers Australia for an insightful webinar as they unpack innovative strategies for designing scalable networks. Understand contemporary technologies and their role in shaping industry success.
This thought leadership session will address the pressing challenges faced by organisations in key sectors, including non-profits, financial services and insurance, manufacturing, professional services, retail, and local government (council).
From hybrid work enablement to the convergence of IT and OT, participants will discover strategies for building resilient, future-proof networks that prioritise security, flexibility, and scalability. Explore the evolving landscape of networking and security, and discover how you can leverage next-generation technology and strategies to drive transformation, resilience, and success—unlocking new opportunities for growth, security, and operational efficiency.

Industry, innovation and people – WA’s technology future?
2025-03-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Forrest Hall, 21 Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009
Join for an Australian Academy of Technological Sciences (ATSE) event hosted by the Forrest Research Foundation. Professor Peter Klinken AC FTSE FAHMS, Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, will discuss the state’s 10-year Science and Technology Plan. You’ll also hear from ATSE 2024 New Fellows Gabrielle Iwanow and Rachelle Doyle as they share their expertise. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn!

Why is the startup sector so important for WA? with Charlie Gunningham
2025-03-06 17:30 - 20:30 | ANZAC House, 28 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Charlie Gunningham is a well-known figure in Western Australia’s startup and innovation ecosystem. With over 25 years of experience, he has played a key role in shaping the local entrepreneurial landscape. Originally from the UK, he moved to Perth in the late 90s and graduated top of his class from the UWA Business School with an MBA.
Are you interested in his work with startups or his broader impact on WA’s innovation scene?
Gain inspiration and insight from 25 years of innovation and startup in the real world and connect with a vibrant network of business professionals and entrepreneurs.
Learn more: Why is the startup sector so important for WA? with Charlie Gunningham

Innovation Leadership Webinar Series: Stephen Carroll - 5 Pillars of the Optimal Innovation Journey
2025-03-07 12:30 - 14:00 | online
Join us for an insightful event designed for innovators at every level, whether you’re just starting out or scaling your success. Discover the 5 essential pillars that drive innovation forward and learn how to apply them to your journey, no matter the size, stage, or focus of your project or business.
Date & Time: Friday 7 March 2025,12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: Online
Cost: Free Event
Registrants will receive additional information and a link to join once it becomes available.
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