It’s Not the Product—It’s the Pitch: Marketing Innovation that Sells
2025-07-22 23:00 - 23:30 (Australia/Perth) | 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.

HILT CRC public webinar: Beyond electrolysis – novel technologies to lower the cost of renewable hydrogen
2025-07-23 11:30 - 12:30 | online
Hydrogen generated from renewable sources is seen as a key enabler for heavy industry decarbonisation, particularly for green steel production. However, with increasing numbers of hydrogen projects around the world being deferred or cancelled, there is an increasing focus on the cost and scale up of hydrogen produced using electrolysis, currently the dominant technology for green hydrogen. As a result, there is increasing interest in emerging alternative technologies that could reduce costs and accelerate deployment.
This webinar explores innovative approaches to hydrogen generation, focusing on photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical water splitting – technologies that have the potential to deliver significant cost reductions in clean hydrogen production. We’ll also take a brief look at thermochemical and methane pyrolysis routes.
Learn more and register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/55e77009-ad0d-49b2-b6a5-b88ca7b92b67@624f7526-1cda-4dc6-8b7f-28e9ac912dc3

Impact Café Online: Turning Purpose into Measurable Impact
2025-07-24 10:00 - 11:30 | online
Live Demo: Using the Lotterywest Community Impact Hub for Planning, Outcomes Measurement & Funding Readiness
Who should attend?
Social enterprises, purpose-driven businesses, and community organisations looking to sharpen their impact story, attract values-aligned funding, or strengthen their evaluation capability.
Why attend?
This one-hour online session will show you how to plan, measure and communicate your impact—clearly and confidently. You’ll get a live walkthrough of the Lotterywest Community Impact Hub tools and learn how to:

Turn your mission into measurable outcomes
Build a simple logic model or theory of change
Select indicators that resonate with funders and stakeholders
Streamline your evaluation and reporting processes

Whether you’re grant-seeking, pitching for impact investment, or refining your strategy—this session will help you align your purpose with practical tools to drive real-world change.
Facilitator: Melanie Bainbridge
Senior Manager, Impact Design & Capability, Lotterywest
Melanie has over 20 years of experience in impact strategy and community-led innovation. She works with organisations across WA to design accessible, outcome-focused approaches that drive funding readiness, organisational clarity, and social value.

The Future and Upgrades of the SWIS
2025-07-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Join Young Energy Professionals to explore some predictions of how the grid will look over the next few years and what ‘upgrades’ undergoing to help support.
About this topic: The South West Interconnected System (SWIS) is going through a period of rapid change across the network. What are some predictions of how the grid will look over the next few years? What ‘upgrades’ is the network undergoing to help support the grid in the coming years? Come down and join us to learn more about what the future of the energy grid in WA is forecasted to look like.
This event will be a presentation style where you can hear insights from industry professionals and their wealth of knowledge of what what the future of the SWIS is looking like and what ‘upgrades’ could we look out for.

METS Space Cluster: Webinar
2025-07-29 11:00 - 12:00 | online
With the space industry forecast to grow to $1.8 Trillion by 2035, now is the time to build the collective METS and Space ecosystem to accelerate Australia’s advancement in space.
The Space and the Resources sectors share a number of similarities including harsh, remote operating environments, high capital intensity and the use of cutting-edge technologies. What many people do not realise is that Space and Resources have a natural fit, with many opportunities for technology transfer between the sectors.
Join on Tuesday 29 July to gain insights into cutting-edge testing opportunities for advanced technologies at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), and to explore the evolving landscape of intellectual property rights in the context of space innovation.
The Cluster is an opportunity to connect with industry professionals from both the METS and Space industries, sharing knowledge and opportunities.

Presenter: Renu Kannu, Program Manager, Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP)
Presenter: Davin Mai, Patent Technical Specialist, Wrays

How the Model Moves: A Business Anatomy Workshop
2025-07-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley, WA, 6102
From Netflix to Airbnb, ever wondered how your favourite brands actually make money?
Take a front-row seat as CERI and Bloom lifts the hood on the hidden mechanics that keep a business running and growing.
In collaboration with CERI and Bloom, this is a dynamic two-hour session where you’ll dissect real-world business models and learn how to spot the strengths, gaps, and opportunities in today’s cut-throat market.
If you’re a student who wants to run your own venture but isn’t sure how to take that first step, this is your chance to level up. By the end, you’ll know how to break down, build up, and rethink business models with a sharper, more strategic eye. Bring your curiosity and your best ideas, it’s time to get inside the money machine.

Traditional Knowledge – Empowering STEM for the next generation
2025-07-31 11:45 - 12:30 | online
Join us for a special webinar in the Shape Your Future series, proudly presented by ATSE – the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering – to honour NAIDOC Week 2025.
This year’s theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of young Indigenous leaders, the vision of Indigenous communities, and the legacy of their elders.

Investing in Cryptocurrency | Forever Young Series
2025-07-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Young Investors Circle, Level 17/2 The Esplanade, Perth, WA, 6000
YOUNG IC, in collaboration with Liberty, invites you to an interactive show with Ben Ritchie and Aaron D’Vauz. Through engaging stories and valuable insights, they will delve into the world of Cryptocurrency—where innovation is redefining the foundations of global finance and investment strategy.
Explore how decentralised systems are unlocking new asset classes, how blockchain is reshaping trust in capital markets, and how digital currencies are driving a shift from traditional financial infrastructure to a borderless, programmable economy. For investors, this is more than a trend—it’s a generational shift in how value is created, transferred, and preserved.
This event will offer a unique educational experience, exploring opportunities and market insights from both a market and investor perspective.

Exclusive: "Ask Me Anything" for Investors & Founders, with Andrea Gardiner, CEO Jelix Ventures
2025-08-05 07:15 - 08:45 | Liberty Flexible Workspaces – Westralia Square, 5/143 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000
This is your chance to ask direct questions with one of Australia’s most dynamic VC’s – Andrea Gardiner, CEO of Jelix Ventures. Get insider tips from someone who has transformed millions in investment and is re-shaping Australia’s start-up ecosystem.
Andrea will take questions on any aspect of investing so this is your chance to gain valuable insights into an investor’s approach, for example:

Evaluating start-up opportunities and investments
Investment timing
What makes a company investable
Breaking into venture capital
Raising investment funds
Navigating the investment landscape
Building successful portfolios
Supporting women founders
Australia’s innovation future
And a whole lot more…..

Come prepared with your burning questions about investing, funding, and building Australia’s economic future through innovation!
Learn more and register here

RNA Exchange: Technology and Therapeutics Symposium
2025-08-05 09:00 - 17:00 | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
The RNA Exchange: Technology and Therapeutics hosted by the Australian Centre for RNA Therapeutics in Cancer (ACRTC) and the RNA Innovation Foundry (RIF), is a scientific symposium in Western Australia dedicated to advancing RNA research and innovation through fostering meaningful dialogues. It is a platform for researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to connect, share developments, and explore emerging opportunities in RNA technology and its applications in therapeutics.
Four key themes – Nanotechnology and Targeted Delivery, Tools and Approaches, Cancer Biology and Target Identification, and Mechanisms of Cancer.
Learn more and register RNA Exchange: Technology and Therapeutics Symposium

Bridging Futures: Education, Innovation and Global Economic Pathways Across South Asia and the Middle East
2025-08-05 17:30 - 20:30 | ANZAC House, 28 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Rotary Means Business Western Australia invites you to an exciting evening of networking, fellowship, and insights!
An in-conversation with Nashid Chowdhury
As global economic ties deepen across South Asia and the Middle East, new supply chains and investment corridors are emerging, reshaping the demand for talent, and redefining regional competitiveness. In this timely conversation, Nashid Chowdhury explores how education and innovation are fueling the development of future-ready talent and attracting strategic investment. The session highlights the role of international partnerships, industry collaboration, and policy alignment in building ecosystems that connect education to economic opportunity and global mobility.

ASTE Webinar: Getting to Net Zero
2025-08-06 12:30 - 14:00 | online
Hear from leading experts on Australia’s energy transition to net zero, its challenges and opportunities, and what it means for climate change

Getting to Net Zero – Australia’s energy transition and what it means for the ACT & ATSE

The ACT Division Committee are excited to welcome you to our third hybrid seminar for 2025, which will explore the topic of Australia’s energy transition towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions. We will hear from three of our ACT Fellows – from a national and ACT perspective, and in the context of what it means for mitigating climate change.
Drew Clarke AO FTSE will draw on his deep experiences to describe Australia’s energy transition – the challenges and the opportunities it presents to Australia, and the role for ATSE and allied learned academies in developing the knowledge, information and technologies needed to support this energy transition.
Dr Helen Cleugh FTSE will respond to the two energy-focussed presentations from the perspective of what they mean for climate change and its impacts on Australia.

TERN Webinar - Towards an Australian Ecosystem Foundation Model
2025-08-06 13:00 - 15:00 | online
A foundation model is a large-scale AI model trained on a wide variety of data. This year, a Nature paper reported on the Microsoft Foundation Model, Aurora, and its capacity to leverage the latest advances in AI to more accurately predict not just the weather, but a wide range of environmental events in a series of retrospective analyses.
Australia has extensive long-term terrestrial, ocean, and coastal ecosystem monitoring data. They are part of our national research infrastructure, derived from sources such as satellite remote sensing, UAVs, in-situ sensors, and human-collected systematic surveys. To understand complex ecosystems and run multifaceted analyses, these multi-scale, multi-domain datasets need to be used together and independently in models, if we are to successfully span Australia’s diverse environments and answer questions covering time periods from minutes to centuries. Fortunately, with our machine-readable ecosystem datasets, we possess the required unique resources that could train foundation models to understand continental-scale ecological processes.
The webinar speakers will share their thinking about building both domain-specific and cross-domain omnibus foundation models, tailored for Australian landscapes to address ecosystem monitoring, resource management, and disaster response needs—contributing to Australian climate change mitigation efforts.
This webinar isn’t just another technical discussion—it’s a strategic conversation about our environmental future, embracing AI foundation models as the research infrastructure needed for the coming decades for understanding ecosystems. It is also about answering the critical question—if we don’t act now, will we fall behind international efforts while others unlock the potential of our openly accessible, free environmental data?
Speakers

Dr Andrew Prata, CSIRO
Dr Roozbeh Valavi, CSIRO
Siddeswara Guru, TERN Australia
Stefan Hajkowicz, CSIRO

2025 Industry Forum: The next 20 years of R,D&E in agriculture
2025-08-06 13:15 - 19:00 | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
All are invited to attend The UWA Institute of Agriculture’s 19th annual Industry Forum at The University Club of WA on 6 August 2025.

This event will be tackling the urgent and oft-controversial question: The next 20 years of R,D&E investment in agriculture in Australia – Who will bankroll it?
Program includes 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.
Presenters

Overview Address: Professor Fiona Wood AO, FRCS, FRACS – Strategic Examination of Research and Development panel member.
Keynote Address: Dr Beth Woods OAM – Member of Australia’s Commission for International Agricultural Research.

Panellists
The panel will be facilitated by Independent Chair of WAARC’s Steering Committee Terry Hill AM.

Ms Tress Walmsley – InterGrain CEO.
Mr Paul McKenzie – Agrarian Management & Company Director; Farmer with over 18,000 ha of arable land.

Carly Veitch, Farm Management Consultant at AgAsset and member of the IOA Industry Advisory Board will serve as MC.
This event is supported by CSBP and Farmers Ltd Jubilee of Agriculture Science Fellowship
Learn more and register: 2025 Industry Forum: The next 20 years of R,D&E in agriculture

Why Australia for Grid Scale Energy Storage Investment
2025-08-06 15:00 - 16:00 | online
With rapid growth in renewable energy and as coal fired power stations leave the power system, energy storage has become one of the most critical investment needs for the Australian economy. Underpinned by a renewable energy target of 82% by 2030 and a net zero emissions target by 2050, the business case for energy storage in Australia is uniquely compelling.
This industry briefing will include presentations from Austrade, Aurora Energy Research and Pottinger aimed at storage investors and developers from Asia. Topics will include – government support, current market trends and practical advice for entering the market with the opportunity to have your questions answered by the experts.

WA Government Tech Investment Update
2025-08-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Join AIIA for the WA Government Tech Investment Update with the opening address by Lisa O’Malley on behalf of Hon. Stephen N Dawson MLC.

Greg Italiano GCIO, will provide his update on the WA Government’s Digital Capability Fund, highlighting key digital transformation initiatives reshaping public sector service delivery. With a total of $1.3 billion invested in digital transformation to date, the WA Government is driving significant reform through the Fund—this session will offer industry valuable insights into upcoming partnership opportunities and what’s next on the digital horizon.
Professor Sriram, a fellow of Engineers Australia and Chief Scientist of Western Australia, will provide insights into Challenging Tomorrows Offer Today, at a time when new technologies and innovation can not only change how products and services are delivered, but transform the entire offering, the offer to government from industry needs to be holistic and outcome focused. As service requests change to outcome requests, new thinking from buyers and suppliers is needed. New technology applications in Police, Health, Transport, and the Environment – to name just a few – are enormous. How to challenge and change your offer and challenge and change your relationship with Government and the benefits offered (from outcomes to ESG, to local jobs, to supply and data security) are some of the gnarly questions for today.
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services delivered the biggest reform of emergency public information in Western Australia’s history last year through the Next Generation (Next Gen) Warnings project. The project encompassed a ground-up rebuild of the Emergency WA platform and website, the launch of an Emergency WA mobile app and the implementation of the Australian Warning System to bushfire, cyclone, storm and flood. Hear from Tayissa Sweetlove, Principal Project Consultant at the Department on how the next phase of this world-leading project will see the introduction of a new multi-hazard planning tool, a warnings request app for first responders and translated emergency information.
The morning will conclude with a Speaker Panel Update which brings together all key presenters to discuss how industry can partner with government in digital transformation. The session aims to inspire innovation, provide forward-looking insights and encourage industry participants to propose new solutions for major government sectors. Active audience engagement is anticipated throughout the session with the panel inviting questions from the audience.

Pillar 3 – Design, Develop, Deliver : Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Pathways
2025-08-07 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 3 - Design, Develop, Deliver : Creating Entrepreneurial Learning Pathways
Entrepreneurial learning isn’t just an add-on—it’s a powerful approach that aligns seamlessly with the three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum. By embracing these dimensions authentically and holistically, we can unlock rich, meaningful learning pathways for students. If you’re passionate about empowering students with entrepreneurial skillsets, mindsets and toolsets this session is for you!
What to Expect:

A deep dive into learning pathways—one of the four pillars of an entrepreneurial school
Practical insights on integrating the three dimensions of the Australian Curriculum
Inspiring stories from guest educators who are embedding this approach in their schools

Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your approach, you’ll walk away with ideas, strategies, and the confidence to start meaningful conversations with staff, leaders, parents, and students.
REGISTER HERE

AI & Humanity – Understanding AI innovation and impact on commercial potential
2025-08-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Wrays, Australia
Explore the critical pathways between artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and commercial success. Building on previous discussions of the highly successful “AI – the good, bad and ugly” event in 2024, this event will provide key updates and highlight changes in the AI landscape that affect IP, commercialisation strategies and scaling potential.

Chair: Dean Birch – LESANZ WA Committee Member & Director at Nexia Perth and joined by expert panellists; Daniel Hookham (Component6), Phil Aldrige (Fuse Technology) and Dr. Sandy Chong (Verity Consulting).
Participants will gain insights into how recent advancements and market shifts are opening new avenues for company growth, ranging from product development to increased licensing and sales opportunities.
Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to leverage these tools to accelerate commercial outcomes in the AI space.
Learn more and register: AI & Humanity – Understanding AI innovation and impact on commercial potential

The Social Economy: A Framework for Change or Just Another Label?
2025-08-13 10:00 - 10:45 | online
The Social Economy is gaining traction on the global stage – but what does it really mean for Australia?
Join this timely conversation as the Centre for Social Impact launches Year One findings of its landmark research into the social economy.
From UN and OECD action to local innovation and fragmentation, we’ll unpack what’s working, where the gaps lie, and what it will take to shift from recognition to real reform. Featuring insights from leading voices across government, advocacy, social enterprise and business, this session will challenge assumptions and ignite debate.
Speakers include:

The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP – Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury
Cassandra Goldie AO – CEO, Australian Council of Social Service
Andrew Davies – CEO, B Lab Australia & New Zealand
Kylie Flament – CEO, Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT
A/Professor Melissa Edwards – Director of Research and Innovation, CSI UNSW
Host: Arminé Nalbandian – CEO, Centre for Social Impact

Key themes:
✔ The rise of the social economy on the global policy stage
✔ Where Australia stands and what’s holding us back
✔ The levers of change: policy, law and funding
✔ Why data and research matter more than ever

Joondalup 2050 – Investing in the Vision
2025-08-14 07:00 - 09:30 | Lakeview Ballroom, 45 Country Club Blvd, Connolly, WA, 6027
Keynote address: Federal Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multi-Cultural Affairs, the Hon. Dr Anne Aly MP, Member for Cowan.
Future development will see significant growth and investment in key sectors like health and medical, science and technology, education, innovation, cyber security, automation, robotics and future transport technology, tourism and housing.
Learn more and register: Joondalup 2050 – Investing in the Vision

The Future of Work in Times of AI - Webinar
2025-08-14 09:00 - 10:30 | online
The Future of Work in Times of AI – A National Science Week Webinar
Presented by Innovate Australia
As part of National Science Week, Innovate Australia invites you to a thought-provoking webinar exploring The Future of Work in Times of AI. Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, redefining skill sets, and challenging our understanding of employment and productivity. This timely event will bring together experts, innovators, and futurists to examine how AI is transforming the workforce—and what individuals, businesses, educators, and policymakers must do to adapt.
Join us for engaging presentations and a dynamic panel discussion that will address pressing questions:

What jobs will AI create and replace?
How can we prepare the next generation for roles that don’t yet exist?
What does responsible AI integration look like in the workplace?

Whether you’re a student, a job seeker, a business leader, or simply curious about what lies ahead, this event offers insights, tools, and perspectives to help you navigate the evolving world of work.

Powering Energy Equity: Unlocking Access and Benefits for All
2025-08-14 17:30 - 20:00 | GHD, 10/999 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Join Young Energy Professionals to explore how consumer behaviours, government policy, and emerging technologies are shaping Australia’s energy landscape.
About this event: Factors like financial capacity, geography, and digital literacy can create significant barriers, risking the exclusion of vulnerable communities. How can energy providers, policymakers, and the community work together to ensure equal access, and participation in the benefits of clean energy? What lessons have been learned so far locally and internationally, and what more needs to be done to close the gap?
Hear from expert presenters on this topic, including:-

Jake Seaward, Associate Manager, SIA Partners
Melanie Graetz, a/EGM Remote Communities, Horizon Power
Gina Ioffee, General Manager Social Licence, PoweringWA
Annabel Keogh, Head of Strategy, Policy & Social Value, Synergy

The presenters will share their expertise and reflect on how we can support a future that enables equal participation in the energy transition.

Legal Foundations for Startups
2025-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | online
In this workshop, Luna provides a practical breakdown of the essential legal knowledge every founder needs. From choosing the right company structure and nailing your founder agreements, to navigating equity distribution and safeguarding your intellectual property, Luna covers it all.
​Here’s your chance to get clear, actionable insights from startup law experts who’ve set the gold standard for clarity and effectiveness. (In fact, our previous partner Scalare described our Campus sessions as the “gold standard” for delivering practical value to founders – expect no less from this session!)
​🗓 Friday 15 August
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM AEST
💻 100% online via Butter – built for real engagement, not passive listening
🌏 Open to all Aussie founders

INVESTinWA | Investing in Innovation Seminar
2025-08-19 10:00 - 16:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
In collaboration with Perth Angels and proudly supported by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification, INVESTinWA presents a unique seminar on best practices and opportunities in innovation investing.
Free to attend and includes a light networking lunch, this seminar will help you understand why innovation matters, who is driving innovation, and where the investment opportunities lie.

Hear from industry practitioners in innovation investing, specialists in finance and tax considerations and legal agreement issues.
Understand why innovation matters, who is innovating and the opportunities in innovation investing.
Assess your own strengths, gaps, And preferences to start building your own individual investment thesis as a guard rail to guide your choices – where you wish to get your share in WA’s innovation.

Building Tech Ecosystems: Economic Development Through Entrepreneurship
2025-08-19 23:00 - 23:30 | online
​Join for an actionable session for economic development professionals eager to build thriving innovation hubs.
Explore how AI is beginning to reshape the workforce and the implications for economic development and job creation. Learn how leading regions are using data to tell compelling stories, showcase strengths, inform strategic decisions, and support entrepreneurship.
​Hear insights from Cintrifuse, representing the Cincinnati region, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Development, NC (CEDCNC), representing the Research Triangle, on how they’re growing their tech ecosystems, engaging universities as engines of innovation, and connecting key stakeholders.
​If you’re an economic development professional, this session will give you ideas and insights you need to grow your innovation ecosystem — from understanding your local startup landscape, building an innovation brand, supporting founders, and fostering collaboration across the community.
​Discover how to leverage startup data to map your innovation landscape, attract investment, and drive sustainable growth, with practical insights and real-world examples you can apply in your region.
Event is online at 11pm

The Founder’s Roundtable: Beyond the To-Do List
2025-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
The endless to-do list is a founder’s biggest illusion of progress. But being busy doesn’t equal growth.
In this session of The Founder’s Roundtable: Beyond the To-Do List.
This isn’t about fleeting productivity hacks; it’s a facilitated, peer-to-peer strategy session designed to install founder-level focus.
Guidance to expect:

Diagnose your ‘urgency trap’: Uncover the activities that consume your hours but yield minimal long-term value.
Define your true strategic priorities: Cut through the noise and identify the pathways that genuinely accelerate your growth.
Commit to one actionable shift: Walk away with a clear, immediate step that transforms reactive hustle into intentional, impactful progress.

Location: WAE Female Founders Lounge, Purpose Studio

Webinar: Offshore Seaweed Cultivation
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:30 | online
This webinar explores the cutting-edge advancements in deep-cycling offshore seaweed mariculture, a “stellar technology” poised to revolutionise ocean regeneration and sustainable economies. Led by Dr. Brian von Herzen, Dr. Joseph Rauch, and Steve Hamilton, the session will delve into the automation, scaling, and commercialisation of these innovative platforms with Prof Jeff Wright discussing commercially scalable hatchery and grow-out methods for offshore cultivation of kelp.
Attendees will learn about the ecological benefits, including carbon removal and climate repair, alongside the intricate engineering and operational strategies—from remote command and control to robust structural design—that are making large-scale, cost-effective deployment a reality for coastal communities across Australasia.

The Opportunity for Naturally Occurring Hydrogen
2025-08-20 17:00 - 19:30 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
An emerging area of interest in the hydrogen ecosystem is the opportunity for naturally occurring hydrogen. This Seminar will explore the theory and practice of exploring, appraising and producing naturally occurring hydrogen from leading practitioners in WA
Presenters

Dr Agu Kantsler – Managing Director of Transform Petroleum Pty Ltd – Director of Central Petroleum
Vitaly Vidavskiy – Founder and CEO of Avalio Pty Ltd
