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SUMMARY:WA Health & Care Hackathon 2026
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 WADSIH Health Hackathon is a three-day innovation challenge bringing together university students\, researchers\, clinicians and industry professionals to develop AI-driven solutions to real-world healthcare problems.\nWorking in multidisciplinary teams\, participants will tackle challenge statements provided by WADSIH’s health partners. Using data science\, machine learning\, simulation\, analytics and emerging AI technologies\, teams will design practical solutions with the potential to improve health outcomes and service delivery. \nLearn more and register here \nThis year’s Health Hackathon is supported by HBF\, the Department of Health\, East Metropolitan Health Service and Digital Health CRC\, with challenges placing a stronger focus on data science\, simulation and analytics.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-health-hackathon-2026/
LOCATION:Curtin University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260922T120000
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SUMMARY:Site visit: Oceaneering subsea engineering facility
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Future of Subsea Engineering and Offshore Technology with Oceaneering. Join us for an exclusive industrial visit to Oceaneering Australia\, a global leader in subsea engineering\, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology\, asset integrity management\, and offshore engineering solutions. Operating from its Jandakot facility in Western Australia\, Oceaneering develops and delivers innovative technologies that support the inspection\, maintenance\, repair\, and integrity management of critical subsea infrastructure for the offshore energy industry. \nHosted by the Engineers Australia Mechanical College\, this industrial visit offers a unique opportunity to gain firsthand insights from Oceaneering engineers into the engineering challenges associated with operating and maintaining subsea assets in some of the world’s most demanding environments. Participants will develop an understanding of the complexity of subsea pipeline inspection and repair activities\, including the influence of deepwater conditions\, corrosion\, accessibility\, operational risks\, and stringent safety requirements. \nThe visit will also provide valuable exposure to the role of remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and other advanced submersible technologies used for subsea inspection\, intervention\, and repair\, highlighting how these systems enable engineers to safely perform complex offshore operations that would otherwise be impossible for human divers.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/site-visit-oceaneering-subsea-engineering-facility/
LOCATION:Oceaneering\, 634 Karel Ave\, Jandakot\, WA\, 6164
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260924T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260829T104202Z
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SUMMARY:AI Fellowship and Founder Sprint Demo Night
DESCRIPTION:AI Demo Night brings together some of Spacecubed’s most exciting AI founders for an evening of pitches\, progress and celebration.\nThe night will spotlight founders completing the AI Founder Sprint\, delivered by Plus Eight in partnership with Superteam Australia and Solana\, showcasing what they’ve built and developed throughout the program. \nWe’ll also welcome and celebrate our Spacecubed AI Fellowship founders\, supported by Scale Partners\, as they reach the end of their three-month journey. \nExpect founder pitches\, AI products in action\, connections across Perth’s AI ecosystem\, and a chance to celebrate the people building what’s next.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-fellowship-and-founder-sprint-demo-night/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T030532Z
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SUMMARY:Curtin Energy Research Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Discover the world-class research driving energy\, materials and industrial innovation at Curtin University’s second annual Energy Research Showcase.\n\nPlease join us for a day showcasing Curtin University’s multidisciplinary research expertise in biofuels\, energy infrastructure\, decommissioning\, AI and more. Hear from our researchers\, drawn from a range of disciplines from across the University\, who are developing practical solutions\, with real-world impact\, to advance the energy transition. \nThe showcase provides an opportunity for you to connect directly with researchers and discover how they might work with your organisation to solve critical energy\, resource and decarbonisation challenges. \nThis event is open to members of industry\, government\, research and advocacy organisations. Spaces are limited\, so make sure to register early and secure your place.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtin-energy-research-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton\, 1 Barrack Square\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260830T033355Z
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SUMMARY:ECU World Tourism Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tourism is entering a new era and Western Australia has an opportunity to lead the way.\nECU World Tourism Day 2026 brings together leading voices from government\, industry\, technology and academia to explore how artificial intelligence and digital innovation are transforming the future of tourism. \nAligned with the UN Tourism 2026 theme\, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism\,” this high profile half day forum will explore how emerging technologies\, including generative and agentic AI\, smart mobility\, immersive experiences and predictive analytics\, can create more sustainable\, inclusive and resilient destinations. \nDiscover how innovation is reshaping the way we manage destinations\, protect our environment\, support our workforce and create better experiences for visitors. Join the conversation and be part of shaping the future of tourism in Western Australia and beyond.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ecu-world-tourism-day-2026/
LOCATION:ECU Perth City\, 491 Wellington Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261001T200000
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SUMMARY:City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Showcase
DESCRIPTION:​20 exciting founders and a night full of big ideas. \n​Join us for the City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Showcase\, proudly supported by the City of Perth and Town of Victoria Park. \n​After 6 intensive weeks of building\, validating and refining their businesses\, our cohort of emerging founders is ready to take the stage and showcase what they’ve created. \n​Expect an evening of fresh ideas\, ambitious founders and rapid-fire pitches\, followed by the opportunity to connect with Perth’s startup community\, mentors\, investors and ecosystem leaders.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/city-of-perth-plus-eight-pre-accelerator-showcase/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261002T210000
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SUMMARY:LaunchLAB AI Showcase 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the LaunchLAB AI cohort and showcase what happens when WA’s brightest technical minds meet top-tier startup training and mentorship. \nFrom education to logistics to healthcare\, founders will pitch their AI solutions and reflect on the progress and traction they’ve achieved so far.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/launchlab-ai-showcase-2026/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261003T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261003T163000
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SUMMARY:Mine Site Day Tour - Alcoa Huntly Mine and Pinjarra Refinery
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an interest in mining\, rehabilitation and other key steps in mining? \nJoin us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Alcoa’s Huntly Mining Operations—one of the world’s largest and most technically complex bauxite mines. \nLocated in Perth’s South-West\, Huntly supplies bauxite to Alcoa’s nearby Pinjarra Refinery\, a key contributor to Australia’s alumina production. \nThis guided tour offers a rare opportunity for a site visit to explore the full mining life cycle—from resource extraction\, leading forest rehabilitation and processing at the adjacent refinery. Learn how Alcoa navigates the complex balance between operational efficiency and world-class environmental restoration\, while operating in the world’s only Jarrah forest. \nWhether you’re passionate about mining\, rehabilitation\,procurement or any other adjacent mining career\, this experience will offer valuable insights into one of Western Australia’s most impactful and innovative mining operations.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mine-site-day-tour-alcoa-huntly-mine-and-pinjarra-refinery/
LOCATION:South West\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T062324Z
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SUMMARY:Startmate Pitch Night (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:​Join Startmate’s Virtual Pitch Night to hear directly from up-and-coming founders building in Australia and New Zealand!\n​From wherever you are\, you’ll get a front-row seat to: \n\n\n​Early-stage startups at the ground floor \n\n\n​Founders testing bold ideas across industries \n\n\n​A high-signal room of operators\, investors\, and builders \n\n\n​🎤 Who can pitch at Pitch Night?\nAnyone may apply to pitch at Pitch Night. Please read through the selection criteria via the submission link\, and submit your pitch application by 22 September 2026 @ 12pm AEST\, and we’ll let you know if you’ve been selected to pitch by 29 September.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startmate-pitch-night-virtual-3/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T203000
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SUMMARY:Unlocking Underwater Innovation: The Elevator Pitch
DESCRIPTION:The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to our Evening Technical Meeting & Annual General Meeting on 14th October 2026 – “Unlocking Underwater Innovation: The Elevator Pitch”\n \nThe event provide a platform for sharing something interesting\, useful\, innovative\, or thought-provoking from the work or studies of each presenter. \nHear 10 minute technical presentations on the following potential topics\, inspiring the underwater community: \n\nTechnology & Innovation\nOperations & Project Experiences\nAsset Integrity & Reliability\nResearch & Development\nEnergy Transition & Sustainability\nLessons Learned\n\nRead more here about how to apply to present at this event
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/unlocking-underwater-innovation-the-elevator-pitch/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T031303Z
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SUMMARY:Bloom Launchpad Showcase S2 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the next generation of business builders at the Launchpad Showcase. Over 12 weeks\, our Launchpad founders have transformed their ideas into fully operational businesses through Bloom’s flagship incubator program. Now it’s time to hear their pitches. Join us as we watch the top students from the Semester 2 2026 Launchpad cohort pitch their businesses and share the progress they’ve made.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bloom-launchpad-showcase-s2-2026/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260829T100305Z
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SUMMARY:PropaGATE Innovator Showcase: Spotlighting the Innovators shaping the future of AgriFood wastewater management in WA
DESCRIPTION:PropaGATE is a challenge-led innovation program that scouts the world for commercial-ready wastewater technology and brings it to Western Australia’s food and fibre processors. It is a government and industry backed Landing Pad program supporting WA’s agrifood industries to access innovative technologies and stay competitive. Landing pads find the right technology\, connect it with local industry\, and support a path to adoption in WA for the benefit of local business. \nAt our showcase you will see that in action twice in one evening. First see Hydro-leap an innovative wastewater technical solution scouted through PropaGATE in action on site at Spinifex Brewery\, part of the Food Innovation Precinct. Then come and hear how four innovators\, selected from a global field\, plan to level up wastewater management in meat processing\, from nutrient reduction to water reuse and resource recovery. \nIt is a chance to see what proven\, commercialised solutions actually look like\, meet the people behind the technology\, and talk through what they could mean for your operation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/propagate-innovator-showcase-spotlighting-the-innovators-shaping-the-future-of-agrifood-wastewater-management-in-wa/
LOCATION:Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia\, 37 Dollyup Street\, Stake Hill\, Western Australia\, 6181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20260715T085829Z
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SUMMARY:10x10 Perth
DESCRIPTION:10×10 is where people who care about social innovation come to connect\, and this event is hosted by a committee of volunteers! Join us on Thursday 22 October 2026 for a shark-tank style pitch and crowdfunding event to support three exceptional early-stage Non-profit Organisations (NFP) innovating to solve social challenges in WA. \nDonate to attend and help make a difference \nBy making a tax-deductible donation of $100 giving you access to the event\, you’re directly helping these organisations to grow their impact. Upon arrival\, two ‘pledge tokens’ worth $50 each will be provided to each attendee – you’ll select and donate your tokens to the organisation that resonates with you on the night. As an added bonus\, on the night you will also be able to enjoy complimentary drinks and nibbles thanks to our generous sponsors\, networking opportunities\, and a live auction. \nHow the shark-tank style event works: \n\nArrive for networking with values-aligned professionals\nListen to 3 innovative NFPs pitch for 5 minutes each\nHear the questioning from our ‘Sharks for Good’ who help unpack the mission\, business model and sustainability\nAsk your own questions of the NFPs\nVote for your preferred organisation with your two $50 tokens\nEngage with further fundraising by getting involved with the raffles and auctions
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/10x10-perth-3/
LOCATION:The Platform\, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth\, WA 6000 Australia\, Perth\, Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260819T062617Z
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SUMMARY:Startmate Investor Roulette
DESCRIPTION:​Join us for Virtual Investor Roulette — a fast-paced session where you pitch to early-stage investors in small breakout rooms and get direct\, honest feedback on your pitch\, your idea and your deck.\n​‼️ Application deadline is Monday 12 October 2026. All applications are reviewed\, and you’ll be notified of the outcome shortly after. \nThis opportunity is for Founders who want to: \n\n\n​Meet early-stage investors without a warm intro \n\n\n​Get honest feedback on a pitch before it counts \n\n\n​Pressure-test the deck they’re about to send out \n\n\n​Find out how their story lands with someone who does this for a living \n\n\n​Most useful if you’re building something venture-scalable in Australia or New Zealand and have something to show — an MVP\, early users\, or a validated problem.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startmate-investor-roulette/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260824T031654Z
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SUMMARY:Perth City Founders Walk
DESCRIPTION:Perth City Founders Walk brings together start-ups\, scale-ups\, entrepreneurs and business owners for a relaxed\, high-value networking walk through the Perth CBD. Meet at the ground-level café at Quay Perth Hotel at 2:45pm\, pop your name down\, and get chatting. We depart sharp at 3:00pm for a 60-minute walk around the city — meaningful conversations while you move. \nDuring this edition\, stop in at Cygnet West to meet the marketing and tech team behind Western Australia’s largest independent property management operation — gaining practical perspective from inside a major market leader. \nIf you’re serious about building — and want to combine movement\, momentum and meaningful conversations — secure your spot. The group is intentionally kept focused and high quality\, and once registrations close for each date\, they close. Take the step\, lock in your ticket\, and be in the room — or on the walk — with people who are actively moving forward.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-city-founders-walk-2/
LOCATION:Quay Perth\, 18 The Esplanade\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261120T170000
DTSTAMP:20260919T122701Z
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SUMMARY:GSWA Open Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:GSWA Open Day 2026 is a milestone event Western Australia’s resources sector calendar. \nJoin us for a day of knowledge-sharing\, discovery and connection. With Q&A sessions and networking opportunities throughout\, the day is dedicated to exchanging ideas\, showcasing impact and strengthening ties across government\, industry and the WA community. \nRegister now to be part of the conversation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/gswa-open-day-2026/
LOCATION:The Ritz Carlton\, 1 Barrack Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261201T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260819T030915Z
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SUMMARY:WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub: Spotlight on 2026
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together WA’s biomedical sector for a night of celebration and connection\, WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is thrilled to present our fourth annual end of year Spotlight event “Spotlight on 2026\,” an end-of-year celebration of the WA biomedical sector. \nEvent information coming soon! \n\n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-life-sciences-innovation-hub-spotlight-on-2026/
LOCATION:Fraser’s Kings Park\, 60 Fraser Avenue\, Perth\, WA\, 6005\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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