De-risking Decarbonisation – HILT CRC 2023 Conference
2023-10-17 08:30 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Anzac Club, 28 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
De-risking Decarbonisation – HILT CRC Annual Conference
Join us on Tuesday 17 October 2023 at The Anzac Club in Perth, Australia for our 2023 Annual Conference – De-risking Decarbonisation.
The conference will further explore and provide insights on how heavy industry will transition to a low-carbon future. You’ll hear from research, industry and government experts, and network with other professionals in the field.
This day is an open event for all individuals and organisations to join current partners of HILT CRC.
Register now for an engaging program of panel discussions and keynote speakers to continue the conversation on de-risking decarbonisation for heavy industry.
A summary of the topics and agenda for the day is included below. Further details including the full agenda and keynote speakers will be provided as they become available.

LESANZ WA Spring Networking Sundowner
2023-10-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Wrays, Australia
Join the LESANZ WA and wider professional innovation community for a casual spring sundowner.
Featuring John Gibbs and Mick Little from Spinifex Brewing Co who will share some news about their new innovations and sample their latest local brews.

When: 18/10/2023 17:00 – 18:30

Where: Wrays 7/863 Hay Street Perth WA 6000 AUSTRALIA

Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!
2023-10-18 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-11-01 18:00 - 19:30 | WA
This introductory “Getting Started” meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who are first-timers to Lean Startup Perth (or those who wish to get a refresher on Lean Startup). It’s best for you to attend one of these meeting before attending a “Getting On” meeting (although it’s not required).
Hello Perth Founders and Friends,
Have you got a great startup idea? Or have you already started a new business and it’s not going so well? Don’t waste any more time or money on building an app or product, getting PR, or even marketing. Come along to Lean Startup Perth and we’ll help you find a successful business.
This “Getting Started” meeting will introduce you the “big ideas” in Lean Startup and Customer Development. Did you know that Lean Startups don’t do sales, don’t do marketing and don’t do product development? Well, what do they do then? Come along and you will find out that and more,
Created by Eric Ries and Steve Blank, the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach is a radically new way of doing startups. It changes everything about startups (more than most founders, service providers and investors realise). It changes the very meaning of what it is to be a startup.
We suggest new members come along to one of these “Getting Started” meetings to learn about Lean Startup with Customer Development before coming the to “Getting On” meetings. This “Getting Started” meetings are repeated but will only run if there are enough new members attending.
We welcome anyone keen to learn about Lean Startup with Customer Development.
All the best for success!
Cheers,
Ashley.
Organiser, Lean Startup Perth.

PITCHFEST 2023
2023-10-19 17:00 - 20:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
9 emerging entrepreneurs – 1 grand prize of $10,000. Be inspired and invigorated by the world-changing ideas from WA’s next-gen of startup founders.
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Showcasing emerging entrepreneurs

Listen to 3-minute pitches from the 2023 Launchpad Academy finalists. This year’s event features 8 world-changing ideas, which are sure to leave you inspired and excited for the future!
Sensational panel discussion
Speakers to be revealed soon – we can’t wait to share the details with you!
Socially-conscious catering
While our programs satisfy the hungry minds, our choice of catering will please the hungry stomachs too: We partnered up with Gather Foods, a majority Aboriginal-owned and led business, to celebrate Local First Nations cuisine. Besides the delicious taste, Gather Foods also wins our heart thanks to their integrity and commitment to support First Nations community through employment opportunities.
Purposeful venue space
Located at the buzzing heart of Perth CBD, ‘The Platform’ is a hub for WA-based change-makers as it’s exclusively dedicated to non-profit and social enterprises. With gorgeous lighting and generous space, where else can we conclude the final chapter of Launchpad Academy 2023?
Schedule
Event arrival: 5 – 5.30pm
Events starts: 5.30pm
Networking 7.15 – 8pm

Don’t miss out and secure your ticket now!

AICC(WA) 2023 Tech and Innovation Mission to Israel
2023-10-21 - 2023-10-28 | WA
The Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy will be leading a trade mission to Israel from 21 to 29 October 2023.
Israel is regarded as the ‘Startup Nation’ and has a thriving technology ecosystem that includes the defence industry, globally leading centres of higher education and research, venture capital groups, incubators, and accelerators.
The tech and innovation-focused mission is organised by the Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce WA (AICCWA) in collaboration with Invest and Trade Western Australia.
The mission will include delegates representing the WA tech and innovation ecosystem. Delegates will be selected through a competitive expressions of interest process.
Applications close 11 August 2023.

Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Conference
2023-10-23 08:00 - 2023-10-24 17:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
TRADE – INVESTMENT – COLLABORATION – OPPORTUNITIES

The Indo-Pacific Space & Earth Conference delves into all the technologies that can be applied both on Earth and in space. From AI and robotics to remote operations, we can use these technologies to advance our life on Earth and beyond. All industries from mining, oil and gas, agriculture, medicine and more can benefit from investing resources into these technologies. Supported by key industry players and the government, our goal is to bring everyone together to discover new innovations and capabilities to create future opportunities.
Register your interest to find out how you can get involved and discover endless possibilities on Earth, in space and beyond.

Bringing together leaders from across the
Indo-Pacific and beyond for opportunities in
space and cross-sector technologies and innovation

23-24 OCTOBER 2023
PAN PACIFIC HOTEL
PERTH, WESTERN AUSTRALIA

E Summit – Exploring the Educators Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
2023-10-23 08:30 - 17:00 | St Hildas, 26 Bay View Terrace, Mosman Park, WA, 6012
This is the professional learning opportunity you have been waiting for. E Summit is a groundbreaking conference designed exclusively for current entrepreneurial educators and teachers eager to expand their knowledge in entrepreneurship education within WA.
Entrepreneurship is fast becoming the most important pedagogy movement in education. Educators are looking beyond the constraints of commerce, and are harnessing the power of entrepreneurship in its purest form that is the unique mindset that allows people to create value from an idea.
Our Mission
The E Summit is committed to empowering educators like you with the tools, insights, and strategies to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in your students. Our mission is to foster a culture of innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking in educational settings, shaping the next generation of visionary leaders and changemakers.
Our Speaker Lineup Includes:

Nate Sturke – Ecosystem Lead at the Innovative Society Initiative and Founder of Skills of the Modern Age.
Jeremy Chetty – Co-founder, Student Edge and Entrepreneur in Residence at Plus Eight Sprints by Spacecubed, Murdoch University, and Stephen Michaels Foundation.
Nicole Dyson – Founder, Future Anything, Brisbane.
Baden U’Ren – Entrepreneur in Residence, Somerset College K-12 Gold Coast; Dean of Business and Entrepreneurship, GC Spectrum; Co-Founder Pet Wellness Centres; Co-Founder, The Unconventional Group.
David Todd – Head of the Applied Entrepreneurship Program at Scots College, Sydney.
Anna Lee – Manager – Entrepreneurship Pathway Programs, Curtin University.
Lisa Longman – Head of Innovation Pathways, Bloom.
Nicole Lockwood – Chair of the Malka Foundation; Venture Partner at Purpose Ventures, Chair of Infrastructure WA.

What to Expect:

Engaging Discussions: Engage in thought-provoking conversations as we explore cutting-edge teaching methodologies that ignite the entrepreneurial spark in students. Discover innovative approaches to inspire creativity and critical thinking in the classroom.
Effective Strategies: Uncover proven strategies for promoting entrepreneurial thinking among your students. Learn how to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and equip your learners with the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Amplify Your Impact: Explore a wealth of existing programs and resources to support entrepreneurial education in your school context. Gain access to a network of like-minded professionals and educational influencers, amplifying your impact in the realm of entrepreneurship education.
Embrace the Future: Stay ahead of the curve by embracing the latest trends in entrepreneurship education across all academic levels. Discover how schools, private providers, and universities are pioneering the way forward in entrepreneurial learning.
Networking Opportunities: Forge valuable connections and exchange ideas with fellow educators who share your passion for entrepreneurship. Expand your professional network and establish collaborative partnerships for future endeavours.
The Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Immerse yourself in the vibrant entrepreneurial community and gain an in-depth understanding of the dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem. Connect with key players and visionaries, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations.

Cost
Ticket price: $145 per person (+ booking fee) includes registration to the full-day Summit, morning tea, lunch and post-conference refreshments.
A number of scholarships are available for educators at schools with limited professional learning budgets, thanks to our sponsors. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact Luke here.

Online Business Model Support
2023-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 | online
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 Australian Government’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program, Innovation Cluster are excited to share our new free online business model canvas template that anyone can complete in their own time and submit to us for feedback!
All you have to do is complete as much of the one-page template as you can by yourself, or make notes and ask us questions within each section if you aren’t sure what to write. Click submit and we will review and send you some written guidance on new ways to grow your business, attract customers and increase profitability!

Webinar: Ethics & Social Licence in the Blue Economy
2023-10-24 12:00 - 13:30 | online
This webinar will discuss ethics, integrity and social acceptance in the Blue Economy, delving into the nature of ‘integrity systems’ and their importance along with exploring the social license to operate.

Social license to operate in itself can have different meanings to different people and can be used in ways that are ethically constructive or ethically problematic.
Presentation 1: Ethics and integrity in the Blue Economy
Presented by: Professor Charles Sampford, IEGL Director: Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law, Griffith University
This presentation will discuss the nature of ethics and integrity for individuals, institutions, profit-seeking enterprises, and overall systems, emphasizing the importance of ‘integrity systems’. An integrity system is the sum total of all elements in a system, including laws, incentives, standards, institutions and ethical norms. These elements, and their relations and interactions, shape behaviour and deliver outcomes. The system has integrity if it delivers on its promise: on the values that justify it. A Blue Economy integrity system is therefore made up of the ethical norms, laws, organisations, and market forces in the marine industry space that determine whether the system will live up to the high ideals it seeks to achieve.
Presentation 2: Social licence in the Blue Economy
Presented by: Dr Hugh Breakey, Senior Research Fellow: Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law, Griffith University
The social license to operate (SLO) is an ambiguous term and a challenging feature of many contemporary industries, including Blue Economy industries. This presentation will discuss different ways of understanding the SLO, through definitions, analogies, and its absence. It will explore how the SLO can work (or fail to work) in different cases as an ethical tool, activist weapon, corporate shield, or empty buzzword. It will describe four different strategies that give rise to different types of SLO (Genuine SLO; Strategic SLO, Tick-box SLO; and Default SLO), each with different risk profiles.

DEADLINE: CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program Grant Round 2023-24
2023-10-25 06:00 - 08:00 | online
Businesses and government organisations are invited to partner with universities to apply for grant funding to bring talented students into your team.

Leading the charge in upskilling Australia’s digital tech workforce, the Next Generation Graduates Program (NGGP) will fund up to 500 nationally competitive scholarships to attract and train the next generation of AI and emerging technologies specialists and build technology capability and skills across a range of fields.
Funded by the Australian Government, the NGGP will provide scholarships to domestic students and aims to attract candidates from diverse academic backgrounds, including those with degrees in social sciences, professional fields, mathematical disciplines, computational sciences, or other areas of study.
Round 2023-24 will provide up to a total of $15.5 million in student stipends and allowances from 2024-2029 with up to a further $5.5 million expected to be committed by industry partners.
Structure
The Round will be structured with two streams:

General Stream – is set to allocate $7.5 million
Regional Stream – is set to allocate up to $8 million
NB: As part of our commitment to a regional focus, priority will be given to Regional Stream applications that successfully meet the criteria. If funds are not fully allocated, leftover funds may be redistributed to the General Stream.

Please review the application guidelines to assess your eligibility for these streams.
Regional focus
The NGGP aims to help students unlock their full potential and shape the future of AI and emerging technologies, with the understanding that diversity in thought and backgrounds is crucial for innovation. The NGGP have completed two rounds to date, with 25 consortia programs successfully awarded. Yet, of these 25, there is only minimal regional university (as per Section 5 in the application guidelines) involvement.
The newly established Regional Stream seeks to:

support participation of regional universities and their students in the NGGP,
encourage collaboration between industry, other partner organisations and universities, including regional universities,
contribute to regional priorities.

Application guidelines and templates

Next Generation Graduates Program Grant Round 2023-24 Application Guidelines PDF (408 KB)
Next Generation Graduates Program Grant Round 2023-24 Application Guidelines (plain text version) TXT (42 KB)
Budget Calculator XLSX (29 KB)
University Letter of Support template DOCX (44 KB)
Partner Organisation Letter of Support template DOCX (47 KB)
Application platform template DOCX (70 KB) – this template is only provided to you to assist brainstorming your proposed consortium program with your team of investigators/partners. All applications must be submitted electronically with the mandatory attachments through the online application platform.

How to apply
All applications must be submitted electronically with the mandatory attachments through the online application platform, which will be accessible from Monday 11 September 2023.

YES! Technical Breakfast
2023-10-25 07:00 - 09:00 | The Shoe Bar, Yagan Square, Perth, WA, 6000
About this event

2 hours
Mobile eTicket

This event is organised by the SUT-YES! (Young Engineers and Scientists) Committee

Join us to learn the lessons and practices from hydrocarbon energy projects and the challenges faced by offshore wind through design, construction and maintenance!
Date: Wednesday, 25 October 2023
Time: 7:00-9:00am
Venue: The Shoe Bar and Cafe – Yagan Square
Address: 376 – 420 Wellington St, Perth, WA
Programme:

7:00am Registration/Drinks & Food
7:15am Welcome, company introductions
7:20am Presentation & Question
8:00am Thank you note and networking
9:00am Event end (approx.)

Take advantage of this opportunity to:

Ask professionals the questions you have in this industry.
Discover the challenges faced by the industry.
Expand your industry knowledge to advance your career.
Meet people and build your valuable network within the industry!

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Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or perthevents@sut.org
Terms & Conditions for this event:
SUT YES! Technical Meeting registrations are online and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.
To confirm your place at the above YES! Technical Meeting, you must register and pay online prior to the event. As this event series has previously sold out, early registration is recommended. Please note, online registration closes at 2pm on the day (unless sold out prior).
Payment during the registration process (via credit card or invoice) is required in order to secure your place/s. If using credit card it will be deducted at the time of registration and an email confirmation and email receipt/tax invoice from Eventbrite will be forwarded to the stipulated email address. If invoice requested, it will be sent to your email address at time of registration and payment will be required within 14 days from receipt of invoice. If payment is not received within this time your registration may be cancelled.
Should our event be postponed due to government regulations surrounding COVID-19, attendees will have the option to have their ticket transferred to the postponed date or receive a full refund.
YES! Technical Breakfast cost:

$25 SUT Members
$25 SUT Student Members
$30 for Non-members.

*Registrations are editable online via your Eventbrite registration link until 2pm on the day.
Registrations are fully refundable up until 30 days prior to the event.
To confirm if your organisation is a Corporate Member please check the event flyer or visit www.sut.org/sut-pages/
1.5 CPD hours can be claimed for this event. Please keep the flyer and receipt for auditing purposes.
Should you have any questions please contact SUT on the above listed contact details.

Morning Startup
2023-10-25 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Morning Startup – Perth – where people talk about startups.
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 interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game. We look forward to seeing you there!

DEADLINE: Pitch for Perth Angels
2023-10-25 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Perth Angels are running their 52nd Pitch Night is slated for 15 November, with the registration window closing on the 25 October. Keen entrepreneurs and startup founders are encouraged to secure their spots through this link: https://gust.com/organizations/perth-angels/public_profile.

What’s on offer at the Pitch Night isn’t just a stage, but an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their cutting-edge ideas, explaining their vision to a room full of potential investors looking for deal flow. It’s a unique opportunity to mingle with a spirited community of like-minded trailblazers and seasoned angel investors, all passionate about fostering innovation and scaling businesses.
Why should you pitch at the Perth Angels Pitch Night?

Direct Lane to Perth Angels: Step up and present your venture directly to Perth Angels, a network that’s become synonymous with endorsing dynamic founders.
Constructive Critiques and Expert Advice: Benefit from profound insights, constructive feedback, and astute advice from veteran angel investors and business people, pivotal in fine-tuning your business plans.
Rich Networking Avenues: Immerse yourself in a buzzing entrepreneurial scene, ripe for forging invaluable partnerships and collaborations.
Robust Funding Prospects: Secure a shot at funding avenues poised to supercharge your business’s trajectory.

For any further details or queries, please shoot an email to Perth Angels at manager@perthangels.com. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience!
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ISACA SecureIT Conference 2023
2023-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, 6004
Join the experts for the ISACA SecureIT 2023 Conference at Beaumonde on the Point!
ISACA Perth Chapter invites information audit, risk, security and governance professionals to this year’s SecureIT Annual Conference.
The conference will provide attendees with unique perspectives from senior government and industry leaders on how organisations are responding to trends and occurrences in the cyber-security world, as well as with the insight, knowledge and tools they can use to prepare and implement solutions for their organisations. Join us to learn how to protect and manage your systems at all times, no matter the situation
THEME: Using Risk and Assurance to Navigate Emerging Technologies.
SecureIT 2023 will focus on exploring the vast potential of these rapidly evolving fields. Presenters will delve into key subtopics such as AI, blockchain, IoT, cloud computing, machine learning, and automation while attendees will gain insight into the latest technological advancements and how they can be applied in their organisations and industries whilst managing trust and resilience. The full program has now been released, view the agenda below!
Post-event, join delegates, presenters and sponsors at the networking session next door. Hosted at The Point Bar & Grill, this session, complete with canapes and drinks, has been a highlight in previous years!
SecureIT23 registrants receive exclusive access to the pre-conference breakfast “Diversity as a Competitive Advantage in Emerging Workforces”. Haven’t received your code? Reach out to the organiser florian@partnerandprosper.com.au.
Gold Sponsors:
OneStep Group | ES2
ZScaler
Silver Sponsors:
Simplified Quality Systems
RSM
iSURE Consulting
Community Partner:
CyberWest

Decommissioning Offshore Infrastructure Conference
2023-10-25 08:00 - 2023-10-26 17:00 | Doubletree by Hilton, 1 Barrack Square, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Meeting the challenge of spending billions by 2050 to remediate offshore assets
OVERVIEW
Informa Australia is delighted to announce the Decommissioning Offshore Infrastructure Conference, held 25-26 October 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront.
The liability for decommissioning offshore assets is expected to exceed AU$56 billion over the coming years due to ageing assets and heightened regulations. The Decommissioning Offshore Infrastructure Conference will explore key learnings, rising opportunities and challenges to fast-track remediating offshore assets. This key networking event allows the opportunity for greater transparency and effective collaboration across the sector.
“We are working closely with industry and regulators to progress decommissioning as safely, efficiently, quickly and cost-effectively as possible.”
Federal Minister for Resources Keith Pitt

“A 2021 federal government-backed study estimated the industry must spend $56 billion by 2050 to decommission assets in Australian waters, with half the work starting this decade.”
WA Today, 13 Feb 2022

Topics will include:

Government regulations
Key learnings, updates and plans from offshore operations
Offshore opportunities – repurposing infrastructure for renewable energy
New technologies
Case studies and key learnings from International decommissioning projects
Decommissioning assets by 2050
Repurpose materials from its decommissioned facilities
Stakeholder and social license
Approaches to offshore decommissioning
Technical challenges, risk to personnel and the environment, and costs are associated with removing aged infrastructure from harsh offshore environments

SUPERCONNECT® LEGO® Serious Play® 3 Day Certification Training
2023-10-25 09:00 - 18:00 | State Buildings, Australia
Become a Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Serious Play®
USE DISCOUNT CODE FROM WA INNOVATION CALENDAR: INNOVATION10
This comprehensive training program will not only certify you in the standard LEGO® Serious Play® method, you will also learn how to optimise your sessions for human connection, psychological safety and most of all, better conversations about difficult and important things using the SUPERCONNECT® Method. It’s two trainings in one.
You will learn how to use hands-on, minds-on learning to facilitate powerful conversations that stimulate creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and communication. You’ll learn how to design and deliver sessions that are tailored to the specific needs of your clients, and you’ll gain hands-on experience through a series of interactive exercises and role-plays.
But the benefits of the SUPERCONNECT® LEGO® Serious Play® Certification program go beyond just facilitating great conversations. You’ll also learn how to use LEGO® Serious Play® to build trust, foster teamwork, and improve overall business performance. Whether you’re a coach, a consultant, keynote speaker, researcher or a leader in your organization, this program will give you the skills and confidence you need to facilitate powerful conversations that lead to real results.
This is the only LEGO® Serious Play® Certification training being offered in Western Australia, and the only public SUPERCONNECT® training being offered globally. So where ever you are based, this training is for you.
This is for you if…

You’re a facilitator who wants to help people feel more connected with each other, give them a gateway to unpack their thinking in a different way, and most of all, have better conversations about difficult things.
You’re a keynote speaker who wants to offer audience activations and interactive keynotes that leaves everyone feeling happy and more connected.
You’re a coach or therapist who wants a proven new tool to enhance psychological safety so clients can they can share more openly, get unstuck and gain the transformative insights they need to move forward.
You’re an educator or teacher looking for a proven way to radically engage students and deeply enhance learning.
You’re a leader who wants to have better conversations with your team about the things that really matter.
You’re a researcher or stakeholder manager who wants to easily gather authentic and actionable insights while making clients and stakeholders feel happy and deeply heard.

What’s included…

Two powerful trainings in one!

LEGO® Serious Play® Training + Certification
SUPERCONNECT® Training (with option to upgrade to SUPERCONNECT® Certified Conversation Specialist, which includes one-on-one training and assessment with SUPERCONNECT® Creator Dr. Kate Raynes-Goldie)

3 day in-person intensive in Perth, Western Australia
Small group size for an optimised learning experience
The Official SUPERCONNECT® LEGO® Serious Play Handbook
Your very own customised SUPERCONNECT® Spark Kit, which includes 25 cards with the best questions for sparking great conversations, enough LEGO® Serious Play® for 2-3 people and a special carry bag.
A beautiful, exclusive space in the heart of Perth, full of art and gorgeous furnishings to inspire your mind, connect your heart and nurture your creativity
Closing drinks and nibbles to celebrate your achievement with your newest group of friends

What you will learn…
With the standard LEGO Serious Play Certification you will learn all the core techniques for facilitating small groups in workplace settings with a focus on improving business outcomes, for example team building and strategy.
With the SUPERCONNECT add-on included in this training, you will expand your toolkit to be able to offer your clients short play-based sessions for audience activation, conference workshops, interactive keynotes, speed networking, stakeholder engagement and customer research.
You will learn:

The history and science that makes SUPERCONNECT® and LEGO® Serious Play® so powerful
The core templates and applications of LEGO® Serious Play®, including working with small groups for improving business outcomes.
Use SUPERCONNECT® to customise and deliver sessions for a wide variety of client needs and use cases, beyond the standard LEGO® Serious Play® offering, including:

Working with large groups and multiple tables for conferences, interactive keynotes and large events
Working with pairs for networking, coaching or other one-on-one sessions
One-on-one sales meetings that convert by letting them experience the power of what you offer
Play-based icebreakers for events, meetings and courses of all shapes and sizes
Play-based coaching and training

How to optimise your sessions for trust, safety, human connection, and most of all, creating a space better conversations about difficult and important things. This space and the conversations that come out of it can be an outcome in itself, or a way to supercharge strategy, team building or any other type of session.
How to create a psychologically safe space for your participants, which is the foundation for everything from better conversations about difficult things to more authentic and actionable insights from customers and stakeholders.
How to capture and share session outcomes with your clients for a wide variety of purposes such as research, visioning and strategic planning.
How to design, curate and source LEGO® pieces and kits to create the best outcomes for your sessions.
Craft, test and refine better questions for your sessions based on client requirements, and thus better outcomes for your clients.
Co-create customised sessions with clients.

Superconnect Lego Training
2023-10-25 09:00 - 2023-10-27 17:00 | State Buildings, Australia
This comprehensive training program will not only certify you in the LEGO® Serious Play® method, you will also learn how to optimise your sessions for human connection, psychological safety and most of all, better conversations about difficult and important with the ultimate LEGO® Serious Play® add-on: SUPERCONNECT®.

It’s two powerful trainings in one.
You will learn how to use hands-on, minds-on learning to facilitate powerful conversations that stimulate creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and communication. You’ll learn how to design and deliver sessions that are tailored to the specific needs of your clients, and you’ll gain hands-on experience through a series of interactive activities that will give you the confidence to immediately take your training into the real world.
But the benefits of the SUPERCONNECT® LEGO® Serious Play® Certification program go beyond just facilitating great conversations. You’ll also learn how to use LEGO® Serious Play® to build trust, foster teamwork, and improve overall business performance. Whether you’re a coach, a consultant, keynote speaker, researcher or a leader in your organization, this program will give you the skills and confidence you need to facilitate powerful conversations that lead to real results.
This is the only LEGO® Serious Play® Certification training being offered in Western Australia, and the only public SUPERCONNECT® training being offered globally. So where ever you are based, this training is for you.

Cyber Week – Cyber Briefing for Small Business
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | ECU City Hub, 491 Wellington Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
This event is designed to help small businesses stay ahead in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.
Our expert speakers Professor of Cyber Security Practice at ECU, Paul Haskell-Dowland and Sudesh Ranasinghe, Founder of LokuSec will provide valuable insights and practical tips to protect your business from cyber threats. Learn about the latest cybersecurity trends, best practices, and effective strategies to safeguard your sensitive information.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other small business owners and cyber security experts and gain valuable knowledge to enhance your cybersecurity defenses.

What is Innovation Management?
2023-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Cloisters Square, 5/863 Hay Street, Perth
Learn about Innovation Management from the Australian Institute of Innovation Management

Australian Innovation Management Institute Ltd (AIMI) is a membership-based, non-profit organisation, with the deep purpose of advancing the understanding and development of innovation and innovation management across Australia.
The event includes keynote speakers and a panel session, followed by a networking session. Drinks and canapes provided!

Lean Startup Regulars: Getting On with Customer Development!
2023-10-25 18:00 - 19:30 | WA
This “Getting On” meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who understand the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach (and have preferably attended one of the “Getting Started” meetings). It’s about supporting founders taking a Lean Startup with Customer Development approach for their startups.
Hello Perth Founders and Friends (aka Perth Starters),
Have you got a great startup idea? Or have you already started a new business and it’s not going so well? Don’t waste any more time or money on building an app or product, getting PR, or even marketing. Come along to Lean Startup Perth and we’ll help you find a successful business!
Customer Development is the Lean Startup process to organise the search for a business model. The core process behind Customer Development consists of using the hypothesis-build-measure-learn loop to find and validate a scalable, repeatable and viable business model.

Concept to Copyright: The Value of Intellectual Property
2023-10-26 15:30 - 17:30 | Anthologie, 8 Brown Street, East Perth, WA, 6004
In Concept to Copyright, our esteemed panel will delve into the often tricky world of IP and discuss both personal and commercial compliance

Date and time

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM AWST

Location

Anthologie: 8 Brown Street East Perth, WA 6004

About this event

2 hours
Mobile eTicket

What defines ownership of intellectual property is one of the most hotly debated topics in the creative industries. And why wouldn’t it be. Afterall, expertise, ideas and creativity underpin an individual’s value, as much as they define an agency or even the client.
In Concept to Copyright, our esteemed panel will delve into the often tricky world of IP and discuss both personal and commercial compliance.
Beyond that, we’ll explore opportunities for developing and commercialising your IP; recent updates in government policy; and how tax breaks for R&D are helping drive tomorrow’s innovation.

Charlie Gunningham
Director of Innovation – Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation
Charlie has spent 20+ years in Perth’s business, tech, media, and startups. He co-founded aussiehome.com, led REIWA and Business News, and won WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year.

Bourby Webster
Chief Rule Breaker – North Street Music and RARE Company
Bourby is an arts entrepreneur, founder and former CEO of Perth Symphony Orchestra. She is a professional musician, has had a record deal, and is a concert producer and promoter. In 2019 she was recognised as WA of the Year in Arts & Culture for her contribution to Western Australia.

David Stewart
Principal & Head of Intellectual Property – Bennett Litigation & Commercial Law
Recognised by peers as one of Australia’s preeminent IP lawyers, Dave has written for The Wall Street Journal and Australian Financial Review and is an Adjunct Professor at Murdoch University.

Stephen Carroll
Director – Evolve
Stephen is a registered R&D tax agent with over 20 years’ experience across a diverse range of industries. He is actively involved in WA’s innovation programs and is the volunteer CEO for Innovate Australia.

Refreshments, nibbles & networking opportunities provided.
IN:WA member agencies receive 2 free tickets.
Additional tickets & non-members are $20 (+booking fee).

DEADLINE: WA Climate Awards 2023 Pilot
2023-10-27 06:00 - 07:00 | online
Testing 1, 2, 3…
Before we launch the inaugural WA Climate Awards in 2024, let’s see who you think has stepped up in 2023.
We’re kicking off with a lo-fi pilot event.
Lo-fi nominations, lo-fi awards and a lo-fi party to recognise those truly demonstrating climate leadership in Western Australia.
All we need from you is to share your deepest thoughts about someone* whose efforts on climate action you really admire.

*Nominations close Friday 27 October, 2023.

NOMINATE HERE

Pilbara Innovation Exchange | Conference, Tradeshow & Networking
2023-10-27 12:30 - 18:30 | The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
CORE Innovation Hub presents the Pilbara Innovation Exchange!
Unlocking regional business potential in Western Australia, the Pilbara Innovation Exchange is a conference featuring keynote industry speakers aiming to build the knowledge, skills and industry connections essential to resilient business growth for businesses operating in the Pilbara. This half day Exchange will also feature a trade show exclusively profiling regional businesses from across the Pilbara along with networking and advisory opportunities.
AGENDA

12:30 PM – Welcome & Keynote Address
1 PM – Session One: Demystifying net zero for small business
2 PM – Session Two: Business Advisory Hours & Unlocking Regional Business Success Panel
3 PM – Networking Break
3:15 PM – Session Three – Small Business Toolkit
4:00 PM – Exhibitor Lightning Pitches
5 PM – Exhibition Opens & Speed Networking
6:30 PM – Formalities Conclude

Speakers to be announced shortly.

Business for Good Summit: Shaping the Purpose Economy
2023-10-31 10:00 - 13:30 | online
Social Traders Social Enterprise Summit & Trailblazer Awards

Business for Good Summit: Shaping the Purpose Economy
The Social Traders Social Enterprise Summit – Bringing together the social enterprise sector, with business and government members leading the charge in business for good.
Join us as we advocate for a more inclusive and equitable Australia – centred around both social enterprise and social procurement, the summit will showcase how doing business for good is now expected and how you can achieve it!
How together we can shape the purpose economy – Agenda & speakers for the summit will be announced in September.
Bridging the gap between business and social enterprise, attendees to the summit will contribute to idea sharing, participate in learnings and discussions hosted by thought leaders, and experts in the social enterprise sector.
Social Traders are proud to be partnering with the Westpac Group and Social Enterprise Australia for the Social Traders Social Enterprise Summit & Trailblazer Awards 2023.
The Westpac Group is committed to its purpose in creating better futures together. As purchasers and supporters of communities, recognising the opportunities to deliver on this purpose. Through the Westpac Foundation and the Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Program, they seek to promote social and economic participation with supplier partners, including social enterprises.
What you can expect:

Main room keynotes with guest speakers and policy makers
Meet the Buyer sessions, members actively seeking social enterprise partnerships
Masterclasses hosted by sector experts
Panel discussions with change makers
Fireside chats with those who have some big stories to tell
Hear from the Game Changers of 2023
The 2023 Trailblazer Awards
And more to come…

Why you should attend:

Trends & insights into the current social procurement landscape in Australia
Listen to social procurement partnerships in action
Understand the challenges faced and lessons learned
See the profound and life-changing impact of social procurement.
Meet the Buyer sessions, members actively seeking social enterprise partnerships
Networking and community building with a likeminded audience
Hear from experts in social procurement
Discuss how spend with social enterprise positively impacts our communities.
Celebrate the Trailblazers of 2023

Who should attend:

Certified social enterprise members
Social enterprises not yet certified with Social Traders
Business and governments looking to make the switch to good
Existing business and government members
Sector collaborators and networks
Those who want to make buying from social enterprise the norm

Places are limited. Registration is essential and will close at 5pm on Monday 30 October 2023 unless booked out prior.
Please reach out to our events team with any questions events@socialtraders.com.au

Student Q&A: Explore generous research scholarship available Australia wide with CSIRO
2023-11-01 07:00 - 07:30 | online
Ready to navigate your career towards AI, quantum, and other emerging tech? Unlock limitless possibilities with the Next Generation Graduates Scholarships! Join our upcoming Student Q&A sessions and engage directly with our team to have all your questions answered.
The Next Generation Graduates Program at CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency, is offering 500 generous scholarships to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. You don’t have to be in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to apply!
Scholarships are offered across 20 universities in Australia, spanning from Honours to PhD levels.
Our mission is to create a cohort-based, industry-driven, multi-disciplinary training program that equips students with entrepreneurial thinking and essential skill sets to drive breakthrough innovation.
Attend our weekly drop-in session to discuss available scholarships with the team and discover how you can benefit.
If this opportunity sparks your interest, explore further details on our website today! https://www.csiro.au/nextgen-scholarships
Sessions

19 October 2023, 1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
24 October 2023, 2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT
1 November 2023, 10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
9 November 2023, 1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
22 November 2023, 10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
30 November 2023, 1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
5 December 2023, 2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT

Pricing

FREE

Dates and Times
Showing 3 of 7 dates for this event.
Dates available from 19 Oct 2023 until 05 Dec 2023

Event date:Oct 2023

Thursday 19 Oct 2023
Session 1
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
Online virtual event

Event date:Oct 2023

Tuesday 24 Oct 2023
Session 2
2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT
Online virtual event

Event date:Nov 2023

Wednesday 1 Nov 2023
Session 3
10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
Online virtual event

Event date:Nov 2023

Thursday 9 Nov 2023
Session 4
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
Online virtual event

Event date:Nov 2023

Wednesday 22 Nov 2023
Session 5
10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
Online virtual event

Event date:Nov 2023

Thursday 30 Nov 2023
Session 6
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
Online virtual event

Event date:Dec 2023

Tuesday 5 Dec 2023
Session 7
2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT
Online virtual event

Register now

Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise
2023-11-01 10:30 - 11:15 | online
WASEC and Impact Seed invite you to join an insightful webinar Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise. Discover the world of impact investing and unlock the potential it holds for your mission-driven venture.
During this webinar, you will:
💸 Impact Investing 101: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what impact investing is and how it can be a game-changer for your social enterprise. Learn how impact investors align financial goals with social and environmental impact
💸 Understanding Financial Products: Explore a wide range of financial instruments employed by impact investors. Discover both traditional options such as debt and equity, as well as innovative approaches like blended finance and social impact bonds.
💸 Supporting Growth: Uncover the pivotal role played by impact investors in fueling the growth of social enterprises. Learn how they contribute to scaling the social enterprise sector on a global scale
💸 Local Insights: Dive into the landscape of impact investing in Western Australia. Get insights into the current state of the local impact investing market and the emerging opportunities that await in the near future.
💸 Real-Life Examples: Explore impactful case studies from Western Australia’s impact investment ecosystem. Gain valuable insights from successful impact investment stories that can inspire your own journey.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take your social enterprise to new heights with impact investing. Register now to secure your spot!

YHub Coffee & Connect
2023-11-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Y.hub, 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, 6035, Australia
Yhub Coffee and Connect.
Listen as Little Biz shares their top tips on how to make your website look great AND do what it’s supposed to do – get you more clients and help you grow!
Yhub Members: 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄
Non Members: $𝟐𝟎 (you get brekky, unlimited coffee and co-working for the day)
Come along on the first Thursday of every month for breakfast with the Yanchep Business Community, and if you love it, stay to co-work with us! We will be covering a different business topic each month.
Here at Yhub, we know how important a great community is, which is why we love to bring together our members at community breakfasts and networking sessions to ensure everyone feels connected. So, come along for a delicious breakfast at our vibrant space and meet some of our great members.

IP Reach: Regional Series – IP workshop – Broome
2023-11-02 09:30 - 12:30 | CCI, L1, U7, Woody's Arcade 15-17 Dampier Terrace, Broome, WA
For Business Leaders & Innovators in Broome

This interactive workshop run by Mark Pullen provides insights into intellectual property (IP) for anyone wanting to develop knowledge and skills to identify, capture and use valuable knowledge/IP assets in their business.
