What is the future of WA? Will we buy-in to the bold ideas or stick with the status quo? Will we take the leap and back the forward-thinking visionaries daring enough to reshape our future? Step into a showcase of what’s possible, where breakthrough ideas and deep tech collide to diversify and transform the Western […]

Australia is increasingly reliant on precise and secure Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), and that dependency is becoming a vulnerability. From banking and energy to transport and emergency services, our critical systems depend on satellite- based positioning and timing, mostly from foreign-operated Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) like GPS. These signals are unprotected, unverified, and […]

In this panel discussion, experts from diverse corners of the research ecosystem will discuss how AI is accelerating innovation, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and what this means for trust in science. Dr Stefan Harrer (Data61, CSIRO) connects safe and trustworthy AI systems with human decision-makers in health, biotech and pharma. Professor Karin Verspoor […]

Future in Question is a live, unscripted conversation where two seasoned technologists cut through the noise to unpack what’s really at stake. No hype, no fluff — just sharp insights, big questions, and honest takes on the future of AI. Expect a mix of deep technical context, accessible discussion, and audience Q&A, followed by networking with […]

Debate Club is coming to Perth to shake up the West Coast. Founded and brought together by Orsolya Toth-Pal and Kate Harris, Debate Club has hosted fiery debates across the East Coast at major festivals and conferences including Sunrise by Blackbird, SXSW Sydney and Cannes Crocodiles. Now, for the very first time, they are launching […]

In an age where AI can fake almost anything — from voices to “breaking news” — and trust online is collapsing, the Quantum Internet promises something revolutionary: a network of proof, where authenticity and identity are guaranteed by the laws of physics, not algorithms or corporations. The Quantum Internet Summit – Perth 2025 organised by […]

Show Us the Data: WA Roundtable at West Tech Fest Moving from anecdote to evidence. Who’s getting funded - and who’s missing out - is only half the story. Right now, Australia lacks visibility into the pipeline that shapes those outcomes. Join Equity Clear for the WA Roundtable of our national Show Us the Data series, as we bring investors, accelerators, […]

Automation Unlocked: Tech Solutions for Modern Accountants Join Personr and Sustainable Edge Accounting & Advisory for an exclusive event on how technology is transforming compliance and helping accountants prepare for Australia’s Tranche Two AML/CTF reforms. Featuring a panel discussion and networking session, this event will spotlight Personr’s WA-built innovation, a solution redefining how accounting and […]

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of quantum research and entrepreneurship at the Entangled Workshop. A Satellite Event of West Tech Fest - Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/entangled-workshop-connecting-quantum-researchers-with-entrepreneurs-tickets-1831479487449

How do you turn entrepreneurship education into ventures that land real corporate pilots — and do it in a way that fuels regional innovation? In this Fireside Chat, Timothy O’Connell, Senior Partner at H-FARM and Director of its Entrepreneurship & Startup Center, takes us inside Europe’s leading campus where education, startups and corporates co-exist. Drawing […]

Innovation Unit will unpack their work with The Health Foundation and nine ICBs across the country. They have been exploring how strategic commissioning can be used to accelerate evidence-based innovations that reduce inequalities and improve lives. This session is designed for those doing the work moving beyond the theory to share practical insights on: Embedding […]