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  • AI Foundation Models – Opportunities and Risks for Australia

    online Western Australia, Australia

    We are pleased to invite you to a presentation to complement CSIRO's recent research report on AI foundation models. Published in March 2024, this report aims to inform industry, government and community organisations about the strategic implications of AI foundation models for Australia. Report author, Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, will share an overview of the content… Continue reading AI Foundation Models – Opportunities and Risks for Australia

    FREE

    Students of Cyber

    ECU Perth City 491 Wellington Street, Perth, WA

    SoC is your chance to expand your network, link up with industry professionals and discover insights into cyber security from their career journey. For industry people and recruiters, this is a great opportunity to meet with the future of cyber security and get to know potential talent that will help drive our state's cyber sector.

    $10
    Event Series Morning Startup

    Morning Startup Presentation

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Morning Startup - Perth If you're involved in a startup, or thinking about starting one, chances are you can learn from others that are doing and thinking the same. Morning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something… Continue reading Morning Startup Presentation

    FREE

    Preparing for Partnering: Session 2: Pitching to Your Audience

    Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Nedlands, WA, Australia

    For all those looking to work with industry partners, whether it be collaborative research, technology investment or raising funds, this session is for you. Learn how to tailor your pitch presentation and host a productive meeting to ensure that you make a lasting impression. These sessions are intended to support South Australians and Western Australians… Continue reading Preparing for Partnering: Session 2: Pitching to Your Audience

    FREE

    AIMI: Public Sector Innovation

    City of Perth Library 573 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Get ready to be inspired by keynote speakers: 🔹 Jodi Cant, Director General, WA Department of Finance 🔹 Linda Dawson, Deputy Director General – Industry, Science and Innovation, WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation But that's not all! We have a fantastic panel session lined up that will join Jodie and Linda, featuring:… Continue reading AIMI: Public Sector Innovation

    FREE

    Start with Security, End with Trust: Leveraging SaaS to Fight Cyber Threats

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    How do you turn a cyber attack into a non-existent threat? AI and ML bring many valuable applications across the organisation, delivering amazing opportunities — as well as threats, and the responsibility of ethics. Understanding the intersection of security challenges and product architecture is vital. Transforming security practices requires enabling teams with foundational security principles… Continue reading Start with Security, End with Trust: Leveraging SaaS to Fight Cyber Threats

    FREE

    Defence Opportunity, A roadmap for preparing to supply the defence Industry

    Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce Unit 9/11 Wentworth Pde, Success, Western Australia, Australia

    When | Wednesday 8th May, 5:30pm - 6:30pm Australian Defence needs you! The Australian defence system supply chain in WA will require many products and services, from missiles to meatballs. This presents a great opportunity for local SMBs to become suppliers and gain long-term profitable business. However, the defence system requires suppliers to meet certain standards… Continue reading Defence Opportunity, A roadmap for preparing to supply the defence Industry

    $20

    Underground Mining Fleet Electrification: Challenges and Opportunities

    Pan Pacific Hotel Perth 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, Australia

    This masterclass is designed for mine operators interested in decarbonising mining operations through the use of battery electric vehicles. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are an attractive solution to help decarbonise mining operations. BEVs present a pathway to reduce mine-site GGE emissions, reduce operating costs and create world-class ESG outcomes. However, operators need expert understandings and… Continue reading Underground Mining Fleet Electrification: Challenges and Opportunities

    $250 – $600

    Y.hub Monthly Workshop: Best Business Framework

    Y.hub Coworking 128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, WA

    Welcome to Y.hub's Best Business Framework: Structuring for Success! Date: Thursday 9th May 2024, 9:30-10:30am, (and monthly on a Thursday thereafter) Location: 128 Yanchep Beach Rd Join our monthly workshop, "Best Business Framework: Structuring for Success", for new and established business owners who are looking to build, refine and reinforce the foundational aspects of their business. This workshop… Continue reading Y.hub Monthly Workshop: Best Business Framework

    Free

    Sustainability for Tourism Operators: Respecting Culture Webinar

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Webinar 3: Respecting Culture This webinar will discuss engaging respectfully with First Nations people and championing local multicultural diversity. Drawing from the new national Sustainable Tourism Toolkit, this four-part series of 1 hour webinars will offer practical guidance and case studies to bring the concepts of the toolkit to life. The webinar series is free… Continue reading Sustainability for Tourism Operators: Respecting Culture Webinar

    FREE

    Evolving your era of AI journey – Webinar Series

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Webinar 1: If your AI isn’t game changing is it game over? – Thursday 9th May 2024, 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEST | 4:00pm NZST | 12:00pm SGT/HKT If you’re not developing an AI strategy, you can bet your competitors are. As an experienced player in this rapidly developing field, here’s an insider’s tip: there are two frameworks… Continue reading Evolving your era of AI journey – Webinar Series

    FREE

    Empowering Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in the Workplace

    Curtin CBD Precinct 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

    Join us for an interactive panel discussion surrounding the strengths of neurodiverse people in data science and AI related careers. The WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH) is excited to partner with idoba on this event. Many neurodiverse individuals have exceptional skills such as superior attention to detail, heightened pattern recognition, and sustained concentration that… Continue reading Empowering Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in the Workplace

    FREE

    Empowering Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in the Workplace

    137 St Georges Tce, Perth 137 St Georges Tce, Perth

    Grab your tickets here. Join us for this collaboration with idoba for this special event. Neurodiverse individuals often possess extraordinary abilities, including enhanced attention to detail, advanced pattern recognition, and the ability to maintain focus for extended periods. These qualities not only contribute to their potential as exceptional employees, enhancing both productivity and the quality… Continue reading Empowering Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in the Workplace

    What is Angel Investing – Webinar

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Unlock the Secrets of Angel Investing: A Webinar with Greg Riebe! Ever wondered what Angel investing is all about and how it could transform your approach to investments? Join us for an exclusive webinar where Greg Riebe, Perth Angels Co-founder and Board Member, will guide you through the fascinating world of angel investing. 🚀 What… Continue reading What is Angel Investing – Webinar

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Awards 2024

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Award applications close 4pm Friday the 10th of May 2024. Finalists announced Friday the 17th of May 2024. They will be awarded at the PropTech Hub Awards Night in June. The nights champions and award winners will be featured online for the following 12 months. PropTech Hub WA Award Categories… Continue reading DEADLINE: Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Awards 2024

    Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshop – 10 May 2024 (VIRTUAL)

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Waalitj Hub provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wanting to start, grow or sustain their businesses. In a groundbreaking initiative funded by NIAA, the Waalitj Hub has partnered with the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia (AIM WA) to design and develop the Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshops to provide Indigenous entrepreneurs… Continue reading Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshop – 10 May 2024 (VIRTUAL)

    FREE
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    DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Advanced Manufacturing Program

    online Western Australia, Australia

    Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities with Advanced Manufacturing solutions. The course will help you to: Identify your innovation opportunities Refine your value proposition Understand the R&D viability Help you build your business case Provide guidance on how to… Continue reading DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Advanced Manufacturing Program

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    DEADLINE: National Energy Transition Accelerator

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The National Energy Transition Accelerator is a dedicated program designed to support early-stage businesses developing solutions that will enable the resources technology and critical minerals sectors to facilitate the energy transition. Participants will benefit from a $10,000 equity-free grant, access to global energy leaders, and support from VC and founder veteran Matt Macfarlane. The program… Continue reading DEADLINE: National Energy Transition Accelerator

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    DEADLINE: Cicada / ANDHeath Online Program – Software as a Medical Device

    online Western Australia, Australia

    The Software as a Medical Device Specialisation course will help you navigate the market and regulatory landscapes for Software as a Medical Device (SAMD) products, develop skills in capital raising and crafting a robust go-to-market strategy and pitch deck. By the end of this course, you will understand how to: Identify your pathway to market in… Continue reading DEADLINE: Cicada / ANDHeath Online Program – Software as a Medical Device

    CyberWest Summit

    Pan Pacific Hotel Perth 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, Australia

    Cybersecurity is not just the IT department's responsibility; it's an organisation-wide concern. As a business leader, you need to understand the risk and how to ensure your organisation is resilient… Continue reading CyberWest Summit

    $550

    How we can build a stronger sovereign manufacturing capability here in WA

    Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia

    Whether it is scaling up, transitioning innovations into production or, continuous improvement, the decision to invest in manufacturing equipment can often be daunting. Manufacturers may become stuck in indecision or… Continue reading How we can build a stronger sovereign manufacturing capability here in WA

    Free