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AI Foundation Models – Opportunities and Risks for Australia

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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 […]

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 […]

FREE

Preparing for Partnering: Session 2: Pitching to Your Audience

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, 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 […]

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: […]

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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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

$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 […]

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Sustainability for Tourism Operators: Respecting Culture Webinar

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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 […]

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Evolving your era of AI journey – Webinar Series

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

What is Angel Investing – Webinar

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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 […]

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WAMR Networking Sundowner @ GHD, Perth City

GHD 10/999 Hay Street, Perth, WA

Come join us for the 5th WAMR Networking Event, a networking sundowner on the rooftop of the Perth city GHD building. A chance to get together, meet your peers, discuss your research projects and make a few friends in the process! GHD are our wonderful sponsors who will bring an expert panel together to discuss […]

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DEADLINE: Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Awards 2024

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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 […]

Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshop – 10 May 2024 (VIRTUAL)

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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 […]

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DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Advanced Manufacturing Program

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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 […]

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DEADLINE: National Energy Transition Accelerator

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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 […]

Event Series Online Business Model Support

Online Business Model Support

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Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money? Through the […]

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2024 Cyber Security in Mining Roundtable – Perth

Perth WA Western Australia, Australia

Join the upcoming roundtable in Perth, Australia to integrate into the global mining cyber security sharing community. The MM-ISAC is holding a roundtable meeting to bring together member companies and other mining company cyber security leaders to share intelligence, dig-in on critical risk factors and topics, and confirm a plan for increasing collaboration and sharing […]

FREE

Bosch Australia Manufacturing Solutions (BAMS) Workshop

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, Australia

Concept to Reality (C2R) – ‘Bridging the Valley of Death’ – Transitioning Innovative Healthcare & Medical Device products into manufacturing Innovating products is the lifeblood of any organisation but, what happens when concepts need to transition into manufacturing or ‘into reality’? People often mention the Valley of Death, relating to the numerous innovations that fail […]

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Evolving your era of AI journey – Webinar Series

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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 […]

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DEADLINE: Board Member Position EOI (MRIWA)

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Expressions of Interest for a Member of the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia Board The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) is seeking expressions of interest for appointment as a Member to its Board. Applicants should be able to demonstrate recent or current experience in commercialisation of new science or technology, private sector investment in […]

Beyond Extraction: Leading Governance & Human Rights for SDGs

Central Park L17/152 - 158 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA

This forum explores leadership qualities necessary to navigate complex governance and human rights standards within the extractive sector Join us for an insightful exploration at our upcoming SDG Forum titled 'Leading Governance & Human Rights in Extractive'. This thought-provoking event will delve into the critical intersection of leadership, governance, and human rights within the extractive […]

$20

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 to a cyber attack. Join us at the CyberWest Summit for practical, hands-on education and up-skilling tailored to professionals outside cyber security. No jargon, just […]

$550

DEADLINE: Nominations for ASTE Awards

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ATSE Awards recognise excellence in STEM. Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards The Clunies Ross Technology Innovation Awards recognise contributions by dedicated individuals, or teams, who have shared their vision and knowledge with others to apply technology for the benefit of Australia, and beyond. Batterham Medal for Engineering Excellence The Batterham Medal is an early career […]

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 incur unnecessary and avoidable costs. Planning effectively is key to ensuring successful outcomes, and whilst current tools are effective, they are being replaced with more […]

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Webinar: Introduction to the R&DTI

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5/15/2024, 9:30 AM - 5/15/2024, 10:30 AM Time zone: (UTC+08:00) Perth Microsoft Teams meeting Join representatives from the Australian Taxation Office and the Department of Industry, Science and Resources to learn about the Research and Development Tax Incentive program. You will be introduced to the program and guided through key eligibility requirements. We highly recommend […]