Events
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Australian Export Awards – 2026 Application Workshop
online , AustraliaInformation Session / LaunchThe focus for this workshop includes changes to the program and the application process: - About the Awards - Eligibility Criteria - Categories - Application Portal - Application Preview and Walk through - Q&A.
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OMRI Speaker Series: Medical Ethics Expert Professor Nikolajs Zeps
Seminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is pleased to host the second event in its 2026 OMRI Speaker Series, featuring Professor Nikolajs Zeps. The OMRI Speaker Series provides a regular forum for thought leadership, discussion and sector‑wide engagement across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem. In this session, Professor Zeps […]
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Stop Writing Code like it’s April 2026!
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupIn this talk, Aidan Morgan will draw on twelve months of hands-on experimentation with agentic engineering teams assembled for an AI-first delivery model. He’ll introduce a mental model for AI-first delivery, share how he’s using deterministic tooling to create fast, automated backpressure to keep agents on track, and challenge some long-held assumptions about software delivery. […]
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CORE Community Coffee, May
CORE Innovation Hub 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupJoin CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem. Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more […]
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Rural Innovations Changing Healthcare (RICH) Forum 2026
online , AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourRural Innovations Changing Healthcare (RICH) is an online forum linking rural health service providers, consumers and stakeholders to share experiences and explore innovative, rural models of care which have potential for broader implementation. The theme for RICH 2026 is Innovation with purpose: Transforming rural health for lasting value and impact. Attendees will: learn about local health innovations […]
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City of Joondalup Pre-Accelerator Program Showcase
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourYou’re invited to an evening of bold ideas, local innovation, and next-generation entrepreneurship. The latest cohort of founders from the Plus Eight City of Joondalup Pre-Accelerator take the stage to showcase their businesses and journey after six weeks of intensive mentoring, learning and growth. Over the course of the program, these founders have refined their […]
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Virtual Global Expert Program: Patrice Milos
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationSharing real-world experience in supporting pharma/biotech innovators, we will explore: An overview of pharmaceutical drug development timelines. The dramatic inflection of novel sequencing technologies, their development and application to rare disease gene identification. The role of molecular diagnostics, including point-of-care, in identifying causative gene mutations. The emergence of gene therapy and other novel modalities to […]
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MCCC Business Breakfast – AUKUS & Defence
City of Cockburn 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood, WA, AustraliaInformation Session / LaunchExplore AUKUS opportunities and learn how SMEs can become defence ready and connect into supply chains at this industry breakfast. The MCCC are partnering with the City of Cockburn to deliver an AUKUS & Defence Industry Breakfast, bringing together government, international partners, and industry to explore the opportunities emerging from AUKUS and the growing role […]
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Energy and Mining Collaboration Speed-Networking May 2026
The Claremont Hotel 1 Bay View Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupThe event features both structured speed-networking (each person should meet 50+ people across the energy and mining industry over the evening) and unstructured free-flowing networking. With topics, trends and issues relevant to the many different groups in the region, the Professional Networking Institute (PNI) is partnering with other industry associations across the Energy and Mining […]
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The Material Shift – Ecosystem Workshop (Low-Impact Construction Materials)
Perth WA Western Australia, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupShaping the GreenTech Hub's next challenge in low-impact construction materials Submit your EOI for the GreenTech Hub’s Ecosystem Workshop and help shape the direction of our next Innovation Challenge. Following the close of the GreenTech Hub's inaugural challenge The Long-Game: Solving Long-Duration Energy Storage, we invite the ecosystem to contribute to refining our next challenge: The Material […]
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Startmate Pitch Night (Virtual)
online , AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourJoin Startmate’s Virtual Pitch Night to hear directly from founders coming out of our Launch Club program — 8 weeks of rapid validation, building, and iteration. From wherever you are, you’ll get a front-row seat to: Early-stage startups at the ground floor Founders testing bold ideas across industries A high-signal room of operators, investors, and […]
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Plate to Power: South West Transition Tour
South West, WA , AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourWhat does the energy transition look like on the ground? Join the Australian Institute of Energy (AIE) for a two-day immersive journey through Western Australia’s South West, exploring how food systems, communities, and energy infrastructure are evolving together — from regenerative agriculture and off-grid living to microgrids and industrial-scale decarbonisation.This is not a conference. It’s […]
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Biodesign Innovation Summit
The University Club of WA Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumJoin us for the inaugural Biodesign Innovation Summit, presented as part of Perth Biodesign's 10th-anniversary celebrations, marking a decade of impact in advancing healthcare innovation. Bringing together leaders from healthcare, investment, research, government, and the startup ecosystem, the Summit will offer a full day of keynotes, panels, and honest conversations exploring what’s working, what’s next, and what […]
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Perth Biodesign 10th Anniversary
Fraser's Restaurant 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, AustraliaAwards Night / Celebratory EventThe evening will bring together national and international innovators, clinicians, academics and investors who have shaped, and continue to shape, the future of healthcare globally. Designed as both a celebration and a moment of connection, the Gala Dinner will offer a relaxed and elegant setting to engage with the Biodesign community and our national and […]
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AusMedtech 2026
Crown Perth Great Eastern Highway, Perth, WA, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumAusMedtech is Australia’s leading medtech conference, bringing together innovators, researchers, clinicians, investors and government partners to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of medtech.
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Collaborate Innovate 2026
The University Club of WA Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumCooperative Research Australia (CRA) is excited to be running its annual conference once again in 2026. The 2026 conference will bring together this industry-research community to explore the theme, National Growth, Global Reach. Join hundreds of other likeminded attendees in addressing critical matters surrounding research translation, utilisation and commercialisation, and innovation and industrial transformation, and […]
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2026 Postgraduate Showcase: Frontiers in Agriculture
The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourYou are invited to attend the 2026 Postgraduate Showcase. A group of outstanding postgraduate students from The University of Western Australia will present their research achievements in agriculture and related areas. This is a free event open to all interested members of the public, agriculture industry, and UWA staff and students. Afternoon tea provided and […]
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Bots and Bevs May
Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupBots & Bevs is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other innovators, robotics thought leaders and business insiders working right across the robotics, automation and zero emissions sectors.
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Powering Below: The Future of Subsea Energy
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupPowering Below: The Future of Subsea Energy Exploring the technologies, infrastructure and partnerships shaping the next era of offshore energy systems. As global energy systems evolve, the role of subsea infrastructure is becoming increasingly critical — from enabling offshore renewables to supporting the transition of traditional oil and gas operations. Join CORE Innovation Hub and […]
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Bloom Launchpad Showcase 2026 Semester 1
Bloom Lab, Crawley 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / TourLaunchpad Showcase is where ideas stop being ideas and start becoming real. After months of building, testing, failing, iterating, and pitching, our Launchpad founders are taking the stage to showcase what they’ve built. You’ll hear from young entrepreneurs who have turned early concepts into real ventures, side hustles, and scalable startups. This is not a polished […]
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Off the Record | Real Stories of Medtech
Rocky Ridge Burswood 84/88 Goodwood Parade, Burswood, WANetworking / Group MeetupReady to unwind after AusMedTech? Or couldn’t make it but still want to connect with the WA medtech community? This is the event for you. Join us for a short, lively panel hosted by Dr Michael Challenor, where medtech founders share their real, unfiltered “pound the table” moments - the highs, the setbacks, and everything […]
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2026 Medtech Masterclasses
One Two Five by Hub 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WANetworking / Group MeetupThe Medtech Masterclasses is a one-day, two-stream, high-impact program delivering practical, real-world insights across the entire medtech lifecycle. With more than 15 curated sessions, the program brings together experts and leaders from across the medtech ecosystem to help founders, startups, industry participants, and post-PhD researchers turn innovative ideas into clinical and commercial success. The program […]
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Seminar #4: Lessons from 25+ years in WA’s Startup Scene
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationDrawing from 25+ years of experience within the WA startup and innovation landscape, Charlie Gunningham will reflect on our ecosystem’s greatest successes while identifying the key areas where we can do better. Key Topics: WA’s startup scene from then to now: A reflection on where we started, an analysis of where we are now, and […]
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DEADLINE: Falling Walls Pitch Competition (Perth)
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / ConsultationFALLING WALLS LAB IS COMING TO PERTH Which wall will your research break? Pitch your innovative idea in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that positively impacts science and society. Deadline to Apply 25 May 2026
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Oceans of Data Conference
The University Club of WA Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumThe Oceans of Data Conference is a national, one-day event bringing together researchers, industry and government to explore how data-driven approaches are reshaping ocean science, engineering and decision-making across Australia’s marine and offshore sectors. Data-enabled advances in observation, modelling and analytics are transforming how we understand and work in the ocean environment. This conference provides […]
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Indian Ocean Defence & Security Conference 2026 (IODS)
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumThe Indian Ocean Defence & Security (IODS) 2026 Conference and Exhibition is a strategically focused international defence and security event designed to facilitate high-level engagement on shared regional challenges, capability development, and sovereign industry growth. The three-day program features senior-level conferences and symposia, an international industry exhibition, delegation engagement, B2B networking, industry briefings, site visits, […]
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WAMR: Brunch with Dr Ashley McGrath
Perth WA Western Australia, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupJoin MRIWA x WAMR for a dynamic networking brunch with Dr Ashley McGrath from CEOs for Equity, as she presents key findings from her groundbreaking PhD research into women’s participation and inclusion in Western Australia’s mining industry. Attendees will gain clear, evidence‑based insight into how operational systems, leadership practices and workforce design influence attraction, retention […]
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Henderson Alliance May 2026 IODS Event
Networking / Group MeetupJoin us for an easygoing networking event alongside IODS 2026, bringing together professionals from across the defence, marine and industrial ecosystem. Whether you are reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting new ones, this is your chance to make the most of IODS while enjoying a great atmosphere with the Henderson Alliance community.
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AI, Product & the Unsexy Problems in Healthcare
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationDiscover what it really takes to build impactful health tech at this upcoming event delivered by Matilda Health and the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub. Featuring Joanna Morris, CEO and Co‑founder of Matilda Health, Dr Jackie Rabec, Co‑founder and CPO at ThinkMD.ai and first product hire/former head of product at Heidi Health (growing faster than Canva!), and […]
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10×10 Perth | Thursday 28 May 2026
The Platform 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, AustraliaShowcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour10x10 is where people who care about social innovation come to connect, and this event is hosted by a committee of volunteers! Join on Thursday 28 May 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. What is 10x10?: 10x10 […]