Join for the launch of Sustainable Development Goals: Local, Regional, Global, a report that brings together insights from leading academics, practitioners, and policy experts across all 17 SDGs. This timely publication highlights innovative research, real-world case studies, and evidence-based pathways to accelerate sustainable development in Australia and beyond. Speakers will explore the current state of […]
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 […]
For the last WAMR event of the year, WAMR is partnering back up with CORE Innovation Hub for a Christmas coffee catch up to meet the local Perth energy, minerals research and mining ecosystem. Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. […]
The One Health framework recognises a fundamental truth: human health, animal health, and environmental health are inseparable. Understanding our environment is the key to predicting and preventing emerging health crises affecting all Australians. As climate change accelerates, we're witnessing unprecedented health challenges at the intersection of environmental change and disease. Extreme heat events, bushfire smoke, […]
A practical and inspiring workshop designed for small and medium businesses to understand how sustainability isn’t just good for the planet - it’s good for business. Ths online workshop will unpack what climate action means in practice, showcase a local success story, and highlight actionable steps SMEs can take to strengthen competitiveness as we transition to […]
Tender Relief's Free Webinar Series Join Eliza for this timely session which will help you navigate the unique challenges of tendering during the Christmas and New Year period. We will equip you with practical strategies to keep your BD and bid activities on track, even when holidays disrupt schedules, resources are stretched thin and deadlines […]
Held every second month, these sessions are your chance to connect, learn and share. Get an inside look at WASEC, meet fellow social entrepreneurs, ask big questions and explore the world of social enterprise. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/wasec-information-sessions
This is a catchup for startup and tech founders who are keen to shoot the breeze with other founders whilst enjoying a drink and taking in the ambience of Fremantle. This month, the group will be meeting in HOSX office verandah, overlooking the Fremantle Oval. This is a casual event with no agenda but with […]
Come join this networking event to celebrate the end of the year and meet different professionals from all over the energy sector. Your ticket includes drinks, canapes and an opportunity to network with a variety of like minded energy professionals. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aie-x-wie-x-yep-networking-sundowner-2025-tickets-1814783519359
Join Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia (KCA) and the experts from King & Wood Mallesons’ (KWM) as they present on copyright issues and commercialisation models for software and artificial intelligence. Insights on software and AI commercialisation in the modern legal landscape. KCA Member: $50 Non-member: $80 Learn more and register here: Software and AI — Copyright issues […]
Join us for this wrap-up session to celebrate the events, people and programs that defined WA’s innovation landscape this year. We’ll also explore what’s on the horizon for 2026 while sharing reflections, insights, and ideas from across the community.
This event will celebrate 15 years of Perth Angels — a milestone marking over a decade of empowering founders, supporting innovation, and building a thriving early-stage investment community in Western Australia. This exclusive event will bring together members, founders, partners, and friends of the Perth Angels network to reflect on our collective impact, share success […]
If you're into building products or inventing or solving big problems with technology, this is for you to find your people. Visitors to Perth for West Tech Fest are especially welcome. You could be building a SaaS, an AI app, a robot, a social network, solving waste or mixing electronics with nature. You could be […]
In the May 2024 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced $2 billion of funding for Round 2 of the Hydrogen Headstart program. The Program is designed to fund large-scale hydrogen production projects to accelerate development of Australia’s renewable hydrogen industry, catalyse clean energy industries and help Australia connect to new global hydrogen supply chains. The […]
West Tech Women brings together visionary entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and changemakers to showcase the exceptional talent driving Australia’s tech scene forward. This unique event features a networking breakfast, compelling keynote address, and dynamic fireside chat highlighting the remarkable achievements of women who are driving the businesses of tomorrow. Featuring keynote speaker Kellie Hush, cofounder of The […]
Connection to Country: Indigenous Leaders and Entrepreneurs Building the Future Following our landmark U.S. debut of First Nations House at SXSW in Austin – where Indigenous voices echoed across a global stage – this year’s gathering builds on that momentum. As part of its 2025 program, West Tech Fest is proud to present the exclusive […]
Don't miss this exclusive event with Cheryl Mack, CEO of Aussie Angels and VentureX HQ: 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Angel Investing Location: 143 St Georges Terrace, Level 5 (Flame Tree Boardroom), Perth Are you interested in angel investing but not sure where to start? Cheryl Mack, a seasoned investor, will share her top 10 […]
The AARP are delighted to bring back the Global Robotics and Automation Showcase for the second year, at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct. Hosted as a satellite event as part of West Tech Fest 2025, this is an AARP-ORTUNITY not to be missed. More details to come.
Invest and Trade Western Australia invites international delegates and invited guests to attend the West Aussie Sundowner, a networking event held as part of West Tech Fest 2025. Event details 📅 Monday 8 December 2025 ⏰ 4:30pm - 6:30pm, with guests to arrive from 4:15pm for registration 📍 Rooftop at QT | QT Perth, Level 18, 133 […]
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 […]
West Tech Fest delegates are offered an exclusive opportunity to tour the newly established WASSEC facilities. WASSEC is dedicated to engaging participants in immersive learning experiences related to space science, STEM and cybersecurity. The centre features a simulated Mars surface, Mission Control, STEM labs and dedicated cybersecurity spaces
As part of West Tech Fest 2025, please join Startup WA and the City of Subiaco at a brand new event - Subi Sundowner: Startups on Tap - where we will explore Subiaco’s re-emergence as a hub for innovation, startups and community. This event is made possible thanks to generous support from Meshpoints and the City of Subiaco. Hear directly from the Mayor of Subiaco who will […]
This is where Western Australia's health innovation community gathers: the innovators building new technologies, clinicians who understand the patient need, investors backing breakthrough ideas, and industry leaders building the companies that will scale them. A proud satellite event of Australia's largest and longest-running tech festival, West Tech Fest. Whether you're already part of the Perth Biodesign […]
Made in the Pilbara provides direct financial incentives and practical support for small and medium enterprises looking to scale and innovate in one of Australia’s most resource-rich and strategically located regions. Through two targeted funding streams—Small Grants and Innovation Seed Funding—the program helps small-to-medium manufacturers invest in new equipment, digital upgrades, proof-of-concept trials, skills development, […]
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 […]
Bigger, Better, Bolder: Stories of Scale, Ambition, and Change West Tech Main brings together the boldest minds in Australia's technology landscape for a full-day conference exploring the stories behind transformative scale, unwavering ambition, and meaningful change. This event showcases the founder and investor narratives that are reshaping our region's economic future. Discover the lessons learned […]
Experience WA’s Tech Future: From Industry Leaders to Rising Stars Step into Western Australia’s largest tech showcase where you’ll discover 65+ exhibits from the state’s most exciting innovators and startups. But that’s not all – witness the next generation of entrepreneurs in action at the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase (YES), where talented young innovators present their groundbreaking […]
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 […]
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 […]
'A Storytelling Event: The Hard Thing About Building Hard Businesses' When the main stage lights dim, some of the most fascinating conversations are just beginning. AFTER DARK brings together the tech founders and builders in the spaces not often discussed - the taboo, the sub-culture, and the wild frontiers. No corporate polish. No sanitised pitches. […]
