Doing different to be different – Addressing our pressing challenges with innovation
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Australia is at a critical juncture where evidence-based policy and technological advancement are essential ingredients to address our most pressing challenges. Drawing from experience, Dr Foley will consider our innovation system and why we are not “zinging” when we have some of the best research in the world.
What do we really need to do if we are going to make the changes we need and what is ATSE’s role in helping government and society achieve change? Free event that is open to all (join online).

Learn more here: Doing different to be different – Addressing our pressing challenges with innovation

Accelerating decarbonisation through industry hubs – European lessons and their relevance to Australia’s industrial regions
2025-06-05 11:30 - 12:30 | online
Join internationally renowned expert Göran Roos, adjunct professor at The University of Adelaide’s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, for an examination of how European industrial hubs have navigated the shift toward sustainability, while reducing emissions in the steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium industries.
Hear about:

The pivotal role of circular economy principles in achieving emission reductions, including evidence suggesting that material efficiency could contribute up to 50% of required emission reductions by 2050
The importance of cross-sectoral collaboration, with examples such as Sweden’s HYBRIT project and Denmark’s Kalundborg industrial symbiosis network
Region-specific transition pathways, economic and technical barriers, and disparities in decarbonisation progress across Europe
Insights into policy mechanisms such as Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) to support sustainable industrial investment.

Professor Göran Roos
Professor Roos is a Swedish academic, technologist, author, and businessman. He is one of the founders of modern intellectual capital science and a recognised world expert in the fields of innovation management, and industrial and innovation policy.

ScaleUP WA + CEWA Presents Scaling Up the Circular Economy Sector
2025-06-05 13:30 - 17:30 | Engineers Australia, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth
Presented by ScaleUP WA in partnership with Circular Economy WA, this special event is kindly hosted by Engineers Australia – WA and brings together key industry participants from industry committed to building a strong, sustainable Circular Economy sector in WA.
Hear from:

Huia Adkins, Chair, Circular Economy WA sharing how CEWA is contributing to catalysing and enabling a circular net-zero economy in WA.
David Harrison, CEO Kwinana Industries Council overviewing how they are taking strides to build circular economy practices into a vibrant industrial precinct.
Nicholas Bastian, Innovation and Sustainability Manager, BGC Cement on initiatives they have undertaken to create new product by adopting circular economy principles.

Have the opportunity to interact with the panel as to what they see as the greatest opportunities for the sector going forward and what they believe is required to take advantage of them.
Learn more: ScaleUP WA + CEWA Presents Scaling Up the Circular Economy Sector

AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon - Reverse Pitch Event
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Curtin University
Join the AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon Reverse Pitch Event, where industry leaders, government agencies, and emergency management experts will reveal the real-world challenges they need your help to solve.
This is your opportunity to:
🔹 Hear directly from challenge owners about the problems facing the emergency management sector.
🔹 Ask questions to better understand the challenges before the Hackathon kicks off.
🔹 Network with other participants, industry experts, and potential teammates.
🔹 Start brainstorming innovative solutions ahead of the Hackathon
Whether you’re a developer, data scientist, engineer, emergency management specialist, entrepreneur, or creative thinker — this is your chance to make an impact.
What is a Reverse Pitch?
Instead of startups pitching to investors, at a reverse pitch industry experts pitch their challenges to you. You’ll learn about the problems that need solving, so you can come to the Hackathon equipped with ideas and strategies.
Learn more HERE: AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon – Reverse Pitch Event

CSIRO Conversations: Fork in the road - time to design the food system we want
2025-06-06 09:30 - 11:00 | online
In this new report CSIRO has explored our currently limited view of the food system and what we can do differently to meet our food system goals.The report uses science to explain the challenges and opportunities and how we can better connect the different elements. It’s a call to action to create the food system we want for the future. The panel, moderated by Larelle McMillan, will explore the findings of the report and the next steps.

Learn more here: CSIRO Conversations: Fork in the road – time to design the food system we want

Decarbonising industrial process heat – renewable solutions for heavy industry
2025-06-11 11:30 - 12:30 | online
Join HILT CRC for a discussion on the future of industrial heat in Australia, led by Dr Keith Lovegrove, Managing Director of ITP Thermal and principal author of the new CSIRO-commissioned report The Australian Industrial Process Heat Market – Towards Zero Emissions.
This report presents a comprehensive picture of the market for process heat and how renewable heat solutions can support the decarbonisation of process heat – which makes up 20% of Australia’s end-use energy – across key sectors including alumina, iron and steel, and cement production.
With heat use in industry valued at $10 billion annually and gas prices likely to continue to rise, this webinar is valuable for those seeking economically viable emissions-reducing pathways in heavy industry. Attendees will gain insights into sector-specific needs, as well as cost comparisons for electrification, bioenergy, solar thermal and other alternatives.
Agenda

Welcome and introduction – Prof. Peter Ashman, University of Adelaide and Research Leader, HILT CRC Program 3 (Cross-Cutting Technologies) (TBC)
Dr Keith Lovegrove, Managing Director, ITP Thermal – 30 min
Dr Jordan Parham, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Director, HILT CRC – industry perspective – 5 min
Prof. Peter Ashman (TBC) – researcher perspective on HILT CRC’s activities – 5 min
Q&A.

ScaleUP WA + WAFBA Presents Scaling Up Food and Beverage
2025-06-11 13:30 - 17:30 | Commonwealth Bank, 1/300 Murray Street, Perth, 6000
Join ScaleUP WA for an exciting masterclass, kindly hosted by Commonwealth Bank and delivered in partnership with the WA Food and Beverage Alliance (WAFBA), a co-operative established between the Shire of Murray, Food Innovation Precinct WA (FIPWA) and the City of Canning. This special event also marks the launch of the ScaleUP WA 2025 Food and Beverage Stream.
Bringing together innovative agri-food businesses with leading practitioners and industry stakeholders, this event features keynote speakers and panelists, including business owners and experienced advisers who will share the key factors behind their growth and success. They will discuss the greatest opportunities for the sector moving forward and outline what is needed to capitalise on these opportunities.
Learn more and register: ScaleUP WA + WAFBA Presents Scaling Up Food and Beverage

Driving Innovation in Offshore Wave Energy
2025-06-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000
The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the June 2025 Evening Technical Meeting:
Driving Innovation in Offshore Wave Energy
The evening will focus on the following three topics:
1. Role of wave energy in future renewable grids by Dr Jana Orszaghova, UWA
2. Leveraging Oil and Gas Industry Experience for Sustainable Wave Energy: The D-Spar Technology by Tim Green, WaveX
3. The M4 wave energy deployment in Albany by Dr Hugh Wolgamot, UWA
Register here: Driving Innovation in Offshore Wave Energy

Pillar 2 – Mission: Possible – Supercharging School Capacity for Entrepreneurial Schools
2025-06-12 15:30 - 16:30 | online
E3 Connect is a thriving online community designed to empower educators in fostering the next generation of change makers.
Pillar 2 - Mission: Possible – Supercharging School Capacity for Entrepreneurial Schools
To cultivate a thriving entrepreneurial culture in schools—where students develop mindsets, skill sets, and tool sets—we must first build capacity within ourselves as educators and leaders.
Topics for discussion will include:

Building staff culture and knowledge
Creating an entrepreneurial learning strategy aligned to whole-of-school strategy
Building a supportive culture for entrepreneurialism within the school or cluster of schools
Professional development for educators
Creating systems and processes to provide scalable entrepreneurial learning and support

REGISTER HERE

AUKUS Ready: WA’s Strategic Role and SME Capability Uplift Under Pillar II
2025-06-17 17:15 - 19:30 | Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law, 14/141 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
Join AIDN and Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law for a dynamic panel exploring Western Australia’s critical role in supporting the AUKUS partnership through sovereign capability and SME development.
This session will unpack the opportunities emerging under Pillar II of AUKUS—which focuses on advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, cyber, quantum, and undersea capabilities—and what it means for WA’s defence sector.
Key themes include:

WA’s strategic position in the Indo-Pacific
Preparing local SMEs to be AUKUS-ready
Workforce and skills development pathways
Legal and compliance considerations for global defence collaboration
Success stories and practical steps for capability uplift

Learn more and register: AUKUS Ready: WA’s Strategic Role and SME Capability Uplift Under Pillar II

The Evolving Role of Gas in Australia's Energy Future
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
As the energy transition powers ahead, the role of gas is now firmly recognised as a key player. Come down and here from our experts to learn more about the evolving role of gas in the energy transition.
About this event: This event has the following amazing speakers who will be sharing their insights with their wealth of knowledge and experience.

Quentin Jeay – Principal Energy at BHP
Sreeparna Saha – Senior Analyst, WA Future System Planning and Forecasting at AEMO
David Fallon – General Manager, Energy Transition at Chevron

Learn more and register: The Evolving Role of Gas in Australia’s Energy Future

The Global Tech Ecosystem Briefing
2025-06-18 23:00 - 23:30 | online
​Unpacking the Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 – a comprehensive benchmarking of 288 cities’ tech and innovation economies.
​Dealroom will explain the key drivers of successful tech ecosystems, and how they can be measured, and how to drive data-driven policy making to support economic security and tech sovereignty.
Learn more here: The Global Tech Ecosystem Briefing

Future By Design - A Future of Abundance
2025-06-20 09:00 - 16:30 | 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA
Western Australia has long been known for its pioneering spirit and strong innovation ecosystem. However, as the world rapidly evolves, it is crucial that our local leaders and innovators have access to the latest knowledge, tools, and networks to remain competitive on the global stage. A Future by Design addresses this need by offering a world-class program that brings Silicon Valley thinking right to our doorstep.
Speakers include:
– Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy (TBC)
– Councillor Bruce Reynolds, Deputy Lord Mayor, City of Perth
– Kyle Hermans, SingularityU Ambassador & CEO Be Courageous
– Christina Gerakiteys, SingularityU Primary Global Ambassador – Australia
– Carl Cockerman, AICD State Director WA
– Jeremy Chetty, Student Edge
– SJ Price, AI practice lead, Stirling & Rose
– Marion Burchell, Managing Director, Azolla and Former A/GCIO of Western Australia
– more speakers to come!
Learn more : Future By Design – A Future of Abundance

ScaleUP WA + Aurecon Presents Scaling Up Green Tech
2025-06-23 13:30 - 17:30 | Aurecon, Level 5/863 Hay St, Perth, WA, 6000
Presented by ScaleUP WA in partnership with, and kindly hosted by, Aurecon, this special event brings together key representatives from government and industry who are committed to building a strong and sustainable Green Tech sector in WA.
Learn about the policies and initiatives designed to inspire and catalyse a sustainable green future in WA, while gaining unique insights into market trends, how corporates and industry are responding, and potential future directions for the sector.
Hear from an exciting panel of businesses as they share what has been crucial to their growth and success, what they see as the greatest opportunities ahead, and what they believe is required to take advantage of them.
Learn more and register: ScaleUP WA + Aurecon Presents Scaling Up Green Tech

CSIRO's Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility Discussion
2025-06-24 09:00 - 09:30 | online
You are invited to a short webinar about how CSIRO’s Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility (HTDF) can be used to scale up, test and demonstrate hydrogen innovations.The HTDF provides a safe and well-provisioned environment for researchers, industry partners and businesses to test, trial and demonstrate new and emerging technologies across the hydrogen value chain.

Learn more here: CSIRO’s Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility Discussion

Hydrogen Society Australia (HSA): Hydrogen Links
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 | online
Discover how electrotechnologies are transforming the hydrogen industry, making production, storage, and utilization more modular and scalable. This presentation will showcase the powerful synergy between academia and industry in delivering groundbreaking translational research, from QUT’s H2Xport pilot plant to our cutting-edge labs on campus. Learn how this paradigm shift is not only accelerating research, development, and deployment but also paving the way for a more accessible and sustainable hydrogen future.
Both in-person (QLD) and online.
Learn more and register: Hydrogen Society Australia (HSA): Hydrogen Links

The Perkins Year in Review
2025-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
On behalf of the Board of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, you’re invited to attend the 2024 Year in Review presentation. Perkins CEO Professor Peter Leedman AO be sharing achievements for the last year and highlight the exciting research and developments ahead in our work on cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and rare genetic diseases. Prof Leedman will also provide a brief update on the business case for the Perkins initiative to establish the Western Australia Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
Learn more and register: The Perkins Year in Review

Innovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA
Smart Growth and Sustainable Partnerships for Thriving Communities
Join ECU’s School of Business and Law and the City of Wanneroo for an evening of insight, inspiration, and collaboration.
ECU SBL’s Marketing, Innovation, Sport, and Entrepreneurship (MISE), Business Competitiveness (BC), Business Intelligence (BI), and Leadership & People (LP) Research Clusters and the City of Wanneroo’s Advocacy & Economic Development Team warmly invite you to connect with fellow professionals, researchers, and industry leaders as we explore impactful research and future collaboration opportunities.
Discover how we can work together to shape a better future, with engaging discussions on topics such as Sustainable Innovation, Generative AI and other strategies to enhance firm performance.
The evening will feature short presentations, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful partnerships between academia and industry. Learn how your organisation can benefit from ECU’s research expertise, resources, and networks to boost capability and performance.
Light refreshments will be provided.

When:
Wednesday 25 June 2025
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Where:
The Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), Pederick Rd, Neerabup WA 6031, Australia

RSVP:
Please register via Trybooking via this link: Innovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem

Please note that places are limited so RSVP early and by 16 June 2025.

MRIWA Lunch Roundtable: The Future of Mining
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
MRIWA invites you to the bi-monthly thought-provoking networking round table lunch, exploring process optimisation in the minerals industry.
The speaker Rob Hough, Director of Mineral Resources at CSIRO, has over 25 years’ experience in research leadership, stakeholder engagement and the application of research and technology to the minerals industry and government, and will be discussing the future of the minerals industry in 2025.
Join members to connect with other industry leaders, researchers, and peers to discuss innovative strategies and technologies driving efficiency and sustainability in WA mining operations.
Learn more and register: MRIWA Lunch Roundtable: The Future of Mining

Navigating the Funding Landscape with We Are Emersyn & Westpac
2025-07-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Westpac, Level 4, 123 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Behind every ambitious female founder is a vision that deserves to be funded. But navigating the world of capital, from bank loans to grants and investment, can feel overwhelming.
We Are Emersyn and Westpac, invites you to an exclusive morning dedicated to connection, clarity and capital. Join as they pull back the curtain on Westpac’s $1 billion fund for female founders and explore the clear pathways to funding your business growth.
Navigating the Funding Landscape with We Are Emersyn & Westpac

Expanding horizons: Startup opportunities in Hong Kong & the Greater Bay area
2025-07-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Are you a WA-based founder exploring global growth? Join for an exclusive event exploring how startups can access one of the world’s most dynamic regions, Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).
Whether you’re early-stage or investment-ready, come along to discover Insights into the startup ecosystem in Hong Kong and the GBA, Strategies for connecting with potential partners and investors and Opportunities and support available for WA startups expanding internationally.
Learn more here: Expanding horizons: Startup opportunities in Hong Kong & the Greater Bay area

In Conversation: Fireside Chat with Dr. Genevieve Hohnen Co Founder @ The Volte
2025-07-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Kaizen West, 1187 Hay Street, West Perth, WA
Join an evening that goes beyond the buzzwords and straight into the heart of the founder experience.
This event brings a candid fireside chat featuring Dr. Genevieve Hohnen, co-founder of The Volte — Australia’s leading designer fashion rental platform. From that first lightbulb moment to scaling a nationally recognised brand, Genevieve will share the real, raw and remarkable moments that shape a startup journey, including, but not limited to:

How they closed an oversubscribed $4 million Series A funding round, which was led by eBay’s venture capital arm, eBay Ventures.
Their Circularity Partnership with David Jones which enables women to value and recognise their investment in clothing.
When they travelled to San Francisco, California to join the eBay leadership team at the eBay Ventures Innovation Session.

💬 What to Expect:

Conversations about funding, failure, scale—and everything in between
Insights on building a brand with impact
The founder feels: ambition, uncertainty, and chasing what’s next

In Conversation: Fireside Chat with Dr. Genevieve Hohnen Co Founder @ The Volte

AIE PERTH | A Conversation with WA Energy Minister
2025-07-09 12:00 - 14:00 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000
AIE Perth is pleased to host Hon. Amber-Jade Sanderson, Minister for Energy & Decarbonisation, for a discussion over lunch of WA’s Energy future.
This is a great opportunity to get to know our new Minister, hear her vision for WA’s energy sector, and ask your burning questions. The Minister will provide a presentation, followed by facilitated Q&A.
AIE PERTH | A Conversation with WA Energy Minister

Webinar: Next-Gen Mining Exploration
2025-07-14 12:00 - 13:00 | online
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.
Join us for the first webinar in the series, Next-Gen Mining Exploration, where Austmine Members will showcase how AI, automation, and advanced geophysics are transforming mineral discovery, with innovations in drilling, remote sensing, and predictive analytics helping miners identify deposits with greater accuracy and efficiency.
Webinar Details: Monday 14 July 2025 | 2:00PM AEST

AI for a Changing Climate: Shaping Future R&D Opportunities
2025-07-16 10:30 - 11:30 | online
Accelerating AI for climate adaptation and mitigation in Australia
CSIRO invites you to a free webinar to explore the findings of the AI for Climate R&D Roadmap, a discussion starter on how artificial intelligence (AI) can accelerate efforts to adapt to a changing climate and mitigate emissions. The paper focuses on downstream applications of AI in sectors already impacted by climate change, including infrastructure, emergency management, agriculture, energy, water, and healthcare.
This session is for government departments, professionals and researchers working in climate-affected sectors. It will outline emerging and existing AI use cases, highlight key risks and considerations for using AI safely and responsibly, and put forward suggested pathways for collaboration.
You’ll hear directly from the authors and engage with them during the Q&A segment.
The webinar also includes a consultation segment to gather feedback on how Australia can accelerate R&D opportunities for climate-related AI solutions. Your input will help shape future research, applications for industries, and partnerships.
Register here AI for a Changing Climate: Shaping Future R&D Opportunities

ScaleUP WA Presents Innovations in Trade and Logistics
2025-07-17 13:30 - 17:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
Unlock International Trade Opportunities!
International trade is crucial to the Australian economy, fuelling job creation, prosperity, and business growth.
Global demand for quality products and services are on the rise and businesses need to know how to uncover new opportunities, in both domestic and international markets, and reach more customers.
Join us for this free masterclass, kindly hosted by City of Canning and presented by ScaleUP WA with the support of industry partners.
Featuring:
⭐ Jenni Tiernan, EES Shipping Pty Ltd
⭐ Darryl Daisley, Axum Customs and Cross Border Trade
⭐ Phil Turtle, Australia Indonesia Business Council
⭐ Robert Osborn, WA Vietnam Business Council
…and more!
Keynote presentations will be followed by an industry panel providing updates and insights.
This event includes catered networking with refreshments.

Singapore biotech delegation - Welcome Reception x WA Spotlight
2025-07-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Town Hall at Riff, 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join for an exciting night bringing together the Singaporean and Western Australian health and medical life sciences ecosystem.
This event combines a welcome reception for visiting Singaporean health and medical life sciences companies who are in Perth with the ACE.SG x Invest and Trade WA delegation, and the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s WA Spotlight series.
This event is brought to you by Invest and Trade WA, the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, ACE.SG and Spacecubed.

Learn more and register: ACE.SG Delegation Welcome Reception x WA Spotlight event

It’s Not the Product—It’s the Pitch: Marketing Innovation that Sells
2025-07-22 23:00 - 23:30 | online
Innovation doesn’t sell itself—marketing does. This engaging session unpacks how success hinges not on the brilliance of an idea, but on how well it’s positioned in the market.
Through courtroom drama, toy industry insights, and real-world wins like the $350M baby monitor boom, we explore why people buy benefits, not products. Drawing from years of experience working with DOE and LLNL, the session also highlights how students helped commercialize lab and university tech into million-dollar startups. From robotic cats to national lab IP, LESI’s High Tech Committee webinar will show why great marketing beats great ideas—every time.

ARENA Grid-Forming Battery Portfolio Series: Summary Report Webinar
2025-07-23 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Join ARENA for a webinar on the recently published Grid-Forming Battery Portfolio Series: Summary Report. This session will bring the report to life, exploring key project learnings from the development, connection and operation of four, ARENA supported, grid-forming (GFM) battery energy storage system (BESS) plants on the National Energy Market (NEM).
You’ll hear from Ekistica on the technical, regulatory and commercial advances, learnings, challenges, and opportunities presented by an increasing integration of GFM BESS technology into the network.

Removing mentoring mysteries – Guidance and tips from top STEM leaders
2025-07-23 11:00 - 12:00 | online
Are you searching for a mentor to support your professional development, but don’t know where to start?
Join for a conversation with ATSE CEO Kylie Walker and former Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley AO PSM FTSE FAA to learn the secrets of a thriving mentoring relationship.
Kylie and Cathy are hugely experienced and highly regarded mentors. They have extensive experience helping up-and-coming talent find and get the most from mentorship with industry leaders. Reflecting on their own experience, they will discuss just how to seek-out, build and nurture a mentoring relationship. The skills you learn here will help you through your whole career.
What you’ll take away from the session:

How to find the right mentor for you (and what to avoid)
What a mentoring relationship looks like and how to grow it
The dos and don’ts to a successful mentoring relationship.
