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SUMMARY:Overcoming Startup Burnout: Strategies for Founders
DESCRIPTION:Calling all founders!🌟 Navigating the highs and lows and intensity of getting your startup from zero to one can be extremely taxing mentally\, emotionally\, and physically. \n​To sustain this marathon of sprints\, join us for a 30-minute power session with 15 minutes of optional Q&A to learn strategies to overcome burnout. \n​In this online masterclass\, Veronica\, will be sharing: \n\n​Common causes of burnout among startup founders\n​Impact that burnout can have on personal well-being and business performance\n​Strategies for preventing burnout and managing the rollercoaster ride of founder life\n\n​👉 Register to join live or receive the recording.​​ \n​🌟 Veronica Mason\, High Performance Coach + Speaker https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicamason/ \n​🚀 Veronica is a high-performance coach + speaker. She uses evidence-backed\, solution-based tools and techniques to help her clients maximise their performance and potential so that they can achieve their audacious goals and increase their quality of life\, output and revenue. \n​Through her Self MBA program\, Veronica helps founders\, operators\, investors and professionals to master their mind and know their heart to live a more fulfilled and enriched life. \nIt is Veronica’s passion to help others transform\, and she is a speaker\, content creator\, and commentator on the topics of high-performance\, creativity\, goal setting\, overcoming adversity\, and LGBTIQA+ issues.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/overcoming-startup-burnout-strategies-for-founders/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:International AgTech Pitch Challenge
DESCRIPTION:🌱🚀 AgTech World Showdown: Unearth the Future of Agriculture! 🌍🌾 \nGet ready for the ultimate clash of innovation as 12 groundbreaking international AgTech startups clash on the global stage to compete for the prestigious “World’s Most Innovative AgTech Nation” title! 🏆🌐 \n📅 Date: Tuesday 20th February \n🕒 Time: 7.30 – 9.30pm \n📍 Venue: Double Tree by Hilton Perth Waterfront\, Elizabeth Quay \n🚜 The Battle Unfolds: \nGet behind the AgTech trailblazers from around the globe who are representing their nations with cutting-edge solutions from sustainable farming practices and precision agriculture to smart irrigation\, AI and autonomous robots; immerse yourself in the showcase of disruptive technologies that shake up the face of farming. \n🌎 Nation vs. Nation: \nCheer on as the 12 international AgTech innovators go head-to-head in a high-stakes pitch competition\, where a distinguished panel of industry experts and investors will scrutinise\, question\, and ultimately crown the country with the most revolutionary AgTech solution. \n🌐 An International Celebration of AgTech: \nImmerse yourself in a melting pot of ideas\, insights and solutions from around the world—network with global thought leaders\, industry experts\, and fellow AgTech enthusiasts. \n🌱 Why Attend? \n\nFront-Row Seat to Innovation: Witness firsthand the groundbreaking solutions that will shape the future of agriculture.\nGlobal Networking: Connect with AgTech visionaries\, investors\, and industry leaders from around the world.\nMarket Insights: Gain valuable insights into emerging trends and technologies in the agricultural sector.\nInvestment Opportunities: Discover investment-worthy startups and potential partnerships that could drive your business to new heights.\n\n🎟️ Limited Tickets Available! \n🚀 Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inaugural event! Secure your spot now! \n– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – \nHave you got what it takes to represent your country in the International Agtech Pitch Challenge at evokeAG 2024? \nSubmit an EOI – EOI’s close on 9th February 2024 \nSubmit an EOI and your investor pitch deck to be in the running to represent your country.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/international-agtech-pitch-challenge/
LOCATION:Doubletree by Hilton\, 1 Barrack Square\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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SUMMARY:WA Agtech meetup x EvokeAg
DESCRIPTION:WA Agtech Meetup x EvokeAg\n  \nJoin us as we bring the agtech meetup communities from across Australia together for one super powered meetup ahead of EvokeAg! \n🔥 Innovator Showcase: Witness the rapid-fire pitches from a handpicked selection of Australia’s most promising agtech innovators. These trailblazers are redefining the agrifood landscape and will leave you in awe. \nFor those attending in person\, we invite you to network over a delicious breakfast\, giving you the perfect opportunity to mingle before making your way over for day two of EvokeAg. \nFor those unable to join us in-person\, tune in online to make sure you don’t miss all the action (livestream details will be shared after registration).\n\nAgenda (AWST):\n6:45am Arrival and registrations\n7:00am Agtech meetup pitches (virtual attendees to join from 7am)\n7:45am Networking\, coffee\, tea and breakfast
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-agtech-meetup-x-evokeag/
LOCATION:The Stables\, 888 Hay Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240221T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240221T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
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SUMMARY:CSIRO: Ag2050: Reimagining farming
DESCRIPTION:How will your agribusiness fit into Australia’s farming systems of the future? How can you help shape that future? \nWe’ve co-created four future scenarios with a range of stakeholders from across the agricultural sector to reimagine the long-term future of farming systems in Australia by 2050. \nWe would like to share these initial scenarios with you and hear how you’d like to be involved in the project as we continue to test these scenarios and explore what solutions Australian farming will need to be profitable\, productive and sustainable in 2050. \n\n\nPricing\n\n\nFREE \n\n\n\n\nDates and Times\n\nEvent date:Feb 2024\n\nWednesday 21 Feb 2024\nBelle Vue Lounge\, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre \n7.30am to 8.30am AWST \n21 Mounts Bay Rd\, Perth WA \n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-ag2050-reimagining-farming/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240223
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SUMMARY:Blue Growth Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Growth Conference convenes industry leaders in Australia and South East Asia growing sustainable ocean-based ventures\, particularly those leveraging our remarkable marine biodiversity:\n🌊 Aquaculture and wild harvest: fish\, mollusk\, crustaceans\, pearl\, seaweed\n♻️ Marine bioproducts: nutraceuticals\, pharmaceuticals\, bioplastics\n🪸 Ecosystem regeneration: seagrass\, seaweed\, coral reef\n🔋 Supply chain: monitoring\, construction\, automation\, maintenance\, energy\, and finance\nThis expanded conference will draw attention to the unique characteristics and economic opportunities of these ocean industries\, building on the global interest in this region and sector. \nThis is THE event for gaining insights\, discovering opportunities\, connecting with talent\, and exploring investment in the present and future potential of sustainable ‘blue growth’.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/blue-growth-conference-2024/
LOCATION:Esplanade Hotel\, 46-54 Marine Terrace\, Fremantle WA\, 6160\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T170000
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SUMMARY:WA BioInnovation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The fifth Western Australia BioInnovation Symposium is a premier event in Western Australia that showcases the latest and greatest in life sciences innovations. The symposium serves as a convergence point for innovators\, industry partners\, and investors\, offering a unique opportunity to explore partnering opportunities in life science sectors. \nThrough a series of presentations and networking events\, innovators will have the opportunity to share their groundbreaking work while industry partners and investors can share what they’re looking for and how to best work with them. The symposium will also showcase some of WA’s formidable platform capabilities\, emphasising the region’s prowess in driving cutting-edge advancements in the life science sector. \n  \nEvent Page HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-bioinnovation-symposium/2024-02-22/
LOCATION:The Westin\, 4480 Hay Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T170000
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SUMMARY:For Foods Sake: Future Foods Systems Summit
DESCRIPTION:For F***’s Sake… lock this event in your calendar. \nExpand your knowledge and be inspired by game-changing innovations. Join us in Western Australia for the second Future Food Systems Summit. \nFollowing in the footsteps of our inaugural Summit\, For Food’s Sake will touch on an array of thought-provoking and hot topics affecting Australia’s agrifood sector and will look at the technologies\, trends and innovations that will shape the future of food in Australia and abroad. \nPlaying host to a diverse range of influential speakers\, from research experts and key decision makers to representatives from Australia’s food and beverage industry\, For Food’s Sake will focus on themes that are a part of FFSs core mission: to develop smart\, sustainable\, resilient food systems that capitalise on our nation’s unique strengths\, ensure Australian agrifood products have a competitive edge in key target markets\, and shore up food security in coming decades. \nWhether you are a startup\, established food and beverage manufacturer or producer\, the Summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to collaborate and share ideas to help build towards a bright future. \nResearch Program topics\nCollaboration and partnership \nThree tiers of partnership: Government\, industry and academia – and how collaboration can help deliver smart solutions with real-world impact \nSustainability and food security in agriculture \nAustralia’s urban and regional farming operations on sustainable practices\, performance against Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and combating food security issues \nValue-adding \nUnlocking WA’s economic potential through value-addition \nAI / Automation and crop monitoring \nMachine learning and AI in crop monitoring / Robotics / Smart films in protected cropping \nThe Future Menu \nFeeding the future consumer. What types of food can we expect to be on our plates in 2050? \n*Program subject to change
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/for-foods-sake-future-foods-systems-summit/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T130000
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SUMMARY:Adapt Community Webinar – Resilient Business Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join this free online session where we will outline the fundamentals of how to build a resilient\, sustainable and scalable business with the adapt way. \nIn this session you’ll get insight into the importance of: \n– Being clear on what you want from your business.\n– How to build leadership beyond yourself.\n– How to design a strategy for success.\n– How to build culture beyond yourself.\n– How to develop high performing people and teams.\n– How to build your systems and processes. \nThe adapt team will also give an overview into how we help small and medium business owners to build resilient\, sustainable and scalable businesses\, delivering on what they want. \nEmail: connect@theadaptway.com for any enquiries
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/adapt-community-webinar-resilient-business-fundamentals/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20231124T053023Z
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SUMMARY:Agriculture Traceability Panel Discussion & AgTech Innovation Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to announce that\, as an extension to the evokeAG 2024 program\, we will be hosting an Agriculture Traceability Panel Discussion & AgTech Innovation Demonstrations event at the prestigious Sandalford Winery in the Swan Valley.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/agriculture-traceability-panel-discussion-agtech-innovation-demonstrations/
LOCATION:Sandalford Wine Estate\, 3210 Swan Road\, Caversham\, WA\, 6055\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
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SUMMARY:Spacecubed’s Networking Evening: Innovate 2024
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to spacecubed’s first networking evening for 2024\, where you can enjoy the opportunity to kickstart the year by creating new connections and uncovering what’s in store for the Plus Eight Accelerator program this year! \nOn Thursday\, February 22nd\, Spacecubed is holding their first Networking Evening for 2024\, focussed on innovation. Come along from 4:30pm – 6pm at Riff\, powered by Spacecubed for the chance to create new professional connections with like-minded founders and professionals over drinks and light grazing. \nAttendees will also get the opportunity to hear first-hand about what’s in store for this year’s Plus Eight Accelerator program (hint- this year is set to be bigger than ever before!) \nThroughout the evening\, attendees will be able to:\n– Hear from this years Entrepreneur in Residence\, Dr Marcus Tan (Founder\, CEO and Managing Director of Healthengine)\n– Network with Plus Eight Accelerator Alumni\n– Create new connections with like-minded founders\n– Enjoy drinks and light grazing\n– & much more! \nWhat is Plus Eight Accelerator?\nPlus Eight was launched in 2016 by WA’s leading technology hub\, Spacecubed\, as a seed-funded accelerator program designed to help local startups go global. To date\, over $2.5M+ has been invested through the program\, with $16M+ in follow-on investments and a $110M+ latest portfolio valuation. \nThis event is free for Spacecubed members\, and just $15 + GST + BF for General Admission. Drinks and light grazing will be provided.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/spacecubeds-networking-evening-innovate-2024/
LOCATION:45 St Georges Tce\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240222T200000
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CREATED:20240131T064754Z
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SUMMARY:Trailblazing Women with Joanna Morris of Matilda
DESCRIPTION:Joanna Morris\, is the co-founder and CEO of Matilda\, an evidence based digital platform which aims to provide affordable and accessible holistic care for people with endometriosis. \nMatilda does this through symptom and lifestyle tracking\, evidence based learning resources\, access to a supportive community of endo-warriors and expert clinicians and live and on demand classes delivered by holistic care practitioners. \nJoanna sits down with CEO of We Are Emersyn\, Megan Del Borrello\, to discuss how she and her business partner\, Dr Kevin Wernli (PhD)\, built Matilda and why she is so passionate about getting Matilda into the hands of people who need it\, empowering them to live a better life. \nAfterwards we’ll open up the floor for questions. \nA dedicated Continence and Women’s Health Physiotherapist\, specialising in the assessment and treatment of endometriosis\, pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction\, Jo graduated from Curtin University in 2012 with an Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) and after quickly realising her love for women’s health\, went on to further study a Masters of Physiotherapy (Continence and Women’s Health) degree\, graduating in 2018. \nIn her spare time\, Jo loves to spend time with her young family and golden retriever\, going for walks at the beach or camping down south. \nJoin us for an evening of real conversations and connections with delicious food and refreshing drinks. \n🗓️ Date & Time\nThursday 22nd February 6pm-8pm \n🕥Timings\n6:00pm to 6:25pm: Registration\, Networking & Refreshments\n6:30pm to 7:30pm – Event Start\, Talk and Q & A\n7:30pm to 8:00pm – Networking & Event Close \n📍 Location\nThe Platform | 3/256 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth \n🎟️Pricing\nGeneral Admission Tickets: $22 + BF\nBook here: https://events.humanitix.com/trailblazing-women-with-joanna-morris-from-matilda \n🌐 Who Should Attend\nThis event is open to everyone including leaders and supporters with a shared perspective. \n🙏Supported by\nThis event is the first of 4 in our Female Founder Insight Series and is made possible by Meshpoints\, supported by Spacecubed and Lotterywest\, which exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in Western Australia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/trailblazing-women-with-joanna-morris-of-matilda/
LOCATION:The Platform\, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth\, WA 6000 Australia\, Perth\, Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Coles Nurture Fund Application
DESCRIPTION:What is the Coles Nurture Fund?\nThe Coles Nurture Fund is a grant opportunity to help small Australian food and grocery producers\, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business. \n\nBackground\n\nIn April 2015\, Coles launched the Nurture Fund to help small to medium Australian producers\, farmers and manufacturers to innovate and grow their business. \nFrom Australia’s first quinoa processing facility\, to fence posts made from recycled plastic\, and a state-of-the-art factory to grow grass indoors\, the Coles Nurture Fund (CNF) supports businesses to develop new market-leading products\, technologies\, systems and processes. \nThrough the Coles Nurture Fund\, existing small to medium businesses may apply for funding to enable them to help them develop new market-leading products\, technologies and processes. \nFunding\nThe maximum single amount provided under the Coles Nurture Fund is $500\,000 \nEligibility\nTo be eligible for funding from the Coles Nurture Fund\, applicants must have: \n\nRevenue – less than $25 million\nEmployees – no more than 50 full time employees\nRegistrations – ABN and GST\nTrading – minimum of 2 years\nFinancial statements – minimum of the previous 2 financial years\nFunding – a funding declaration from an external accountant\n\nHow to get the Coles Nurture Fund?\nBulletpoint’s review of the Coles Nurture Fund application form suggests that you will need to be able to demonstrate: \n\nGrowth Strategy –Whether the project is an expansion of an existing activity or diversification of existing businesses\nCool Tech – The extent of new innovation\, including new technology\nCompetitive Neutrality – Trade impacts on other businesses including competitors\nMarket – The extent to which the project will service the Australian market\nManagement – Details of the your track record to successfully implement the new project\nIP – Did you develop any of the technology identified for the project\nShovel Ready – Have you accessed suppliers and sourced distributors for the project\nCash –How you will fund the project not covered by the grant\nSustainability – how will the project continue after the completion date\nGoals – What are the longer term outcomes from the project\nFunding – Would the investment proposal proceed without the CNF funding\n\n\nTiming\nRound 12 opens January 29\, 2024 and will close February 23\, 2024.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-coles-nurture-fund-application/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Defence Ready Initiative 2023/24
DESCRIPTION:Helping Western Australian businesses enhance their ability to supply products or services to the defence industry.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Defence Ready Initiative provides funding support to Western Australian small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in the defence sector to enhance their business capability\, capacity and competitiveness to participate as suppliers of products\, services and works to the Defence market. \nDefence Ready Initiative funding can be used for activities such as: \n\nmaking improvements to internal infrastructure\, plant and equipment\nmeeting pre-qualification requirements for supply-chain entry\nengaging consultants for planning and business advice on matters including\, strategic\, marketing\, finance and tender submission advice\nimprovements to internal business infrastructure and systems including\, cyber security\, production systems\, and implementation and certification of national and international standards.\ntraining and upskilling of employees.\n\nThe level of funding support under the Defence Ready Initiative is 50% of eligible activity costs (excluding GST) up to a maximum funding level of $20\,000 per successful applicant.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-defence-ready-initiative-2023-24/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
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SUMMARY:WA BioInnovation Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The fifth Western Australia BioInnovation Symposium is a premier event in Western Australia that showcases the latest and greatest in life sciences innovations. The symposium serves as a convergence point for innovators\, industry partners\, and investors\, offering a unique opportunity to explore partnering opportunities in life science sectors. \nThrough a series of presentations and networking events\, innovators will have the opportunity to share their groundbreaking work while industry partners and investors can share what they’re looking for and how to best work with them. The symposium will also showcase some of WA’s formidable platform capabilities\, emphasising the region’s prowess in driving cutting-edge advancements in the life science sector. \n  \nEvent Page HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-bioinnovation-symposium/2024-02-23/
LOCATION:The Westin\, 4480 Hay Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T081500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
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SUMMARY:Aaron Sansoni: Entrepreneur’s Summit
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL CELEBRATION AS WE MARK THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENTREPRENEURS SUMMIT!\n\n\n\n\nAre you ready to embark on a transformative journey where you’ll learn to START\, GROW\, and SCALE your business\, ultimately building your own thriving EMPIRE? \n\n\n\n\nGet ready for powerful insights\, expert guidance\, and boundless motivation to fuel your entrepreneurial spirit to kickstart 2024. Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\nOW YOUR BUSINESS\, INCREASE YOUR SALES & MASTER SCALING\n\n\n\n\nLearn how to create multiple businesses. Unlock the path to building your business empire and learn the strategies to create multiple thriving businesses\, elevating your entrepreneurial journey to new heights of success
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aaron-sansoni-entrepreneurs-summit/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240221T020746Z
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SUMMARY:How to Pitch for Investment Webinar
DESCRIPTION:A well formed\, succinct pitch can be the difference between success and failure when presenting to potential investors or partners. \nGreg Riebe will use his extensive experience of pitching himself\, as well as listening to pitches and sourcing and screening interesting investments\, to walk you through how to structure your presentation\, do’s and don’ts\, what to detail\, what to keep simple\, and more. \nRegister now! \nSupported by the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation’s New Industries Fund \nNote: this is a repeat of the webinars held in 2023 titled How to Pitch in 10 mins or Less
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/how-to-pitch-for-investment-webinar/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240207T063431Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar – How to Pitch for Investment
DESCRIPTION:A well formed\, succinct pitch can be the difference between success and failure when presenting to potential investors or partners. \nGreg Riebe will use his extensive experience of pitching himself\, as well as listening to pitches and sourcing and screening interesting investments\, to walk you through how to structure your presentation\, do’s and don’ts\, what to detail\, what to keep simple\, and more. \nRegister now! \nSupported by the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation’s New Industries Fund \nNote: this is a repeat of the webinars held in 2023 titled How to Pitch in 10 mins or Less
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-how-to-pitch-for-investment/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="South West Angels":MAILTO:xo@southwestangels.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240214T050813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T050813Z
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SUMMARY:AI Basics for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:The Peel Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the State Innovation Hubs are proud to provide our members with an educational and enlightening lunch and learn event covering AI basics for business owners.\n\nPresenters: \nMichelle Sandford\, Microsoft \nSarah Cass\, Capgemini \nAlex Jenkins\, WA Data Science Innovation Hub \nCecily Rawlinson\, CyberWest Hub
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-basics-for-business-owners/
LOCATION:Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia\, 37 Dollyup Street\, Stake Hill\, Western Australia\, 6181\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240213T052155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T052155Z
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SUMMARY:Y.hub Coffee & Connect Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Y.hub for a coffee\, and opportunity to network with like-minded individuals. \nProudly hosted by Y.hub Coworking & Yanchep Institute\, join us for a speedy 15-minute update of business\, marketing and innovation insights you NEED to know\, (e.g.\, social media algorithm updates)\, and feel free to jump in and provide your own\, (only if you want to – no pressure to participate!). \nFollowing this\, relax for some casual networking with the friendliest co-working community in Perth. If you haven’t been before\, we’ll facilitate everything\, (newbies are very welcome!). \nYhub Members: 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 \nNon Members: $𝟐𝟎 (you get unlimited coffee/tea/juice and co-working for the day). \nBe sure to reserve your space\, as ticket numbers are limited for the purpose of ensuring a friendly\, intimate and community atmosphere for all.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/y-hub-coffee-connect-networking/
LOCATION:Y.hub Coworking\, 128 Yanchep Beach Road\, Yanchep\, WA\, 6035\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Y.hub":MAILTO:info@yhubcoworking.com.au ‍
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240226T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240223T065341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T084114Z
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SUMMARY:WA Climate Tech Meet Up powered by Climate Salad\, WA+ & CORE
DESCRIPTION:WA+ and CORE Innovation Hub are excited to host the next WA Climate Tech Meet Up with Climate Salad! \nWA\, you asked for it! Climate Salad is heading to Perth! \nThis is an event for climate tech entrepreneurs and their teams\, investors\, mentors\, scientists\, and advocates in the climate tech space. You’re also invited if you want to find out more about this exciting sector. \nClimate Tech Meet Up \nDiscover why climate tech is the fastest growing sector in the tech world\, why it’s attracting so much investment\, and how these innovative founders are addressing the most important and significant challenge of our time. \nWhat’s on offer: \n\nGrab a drink\nFounder & CEO of Climate Salad\, Mick Liubinskas gives an update on the industry\nHon. Minister Stephen Dawson will share insights on innovation in WA\nHear from Key Players in the industry (stay tuned for speaker announcements!)\nGrab another drink\, and a bit of food and connect with amazing people from the climate tech world\n\n  \nFOUNDER 1:1 WITH MICK LIUBINSKAS \nIn conjunction with the Climate Tech Meet Up\, Climate Salad Founder and CEO Mick Liubinskas will be holding exclusive 1:1’s for WA-based climate tech founders! \nThis will be an incredible opportunity for founders to meet one-to-one with Mick and explore their businesses and the broader climate tech industry. \nClick here to register your interest. \nEvent Partners \nMeshpoints\, supported by Spacecubed and Lotterywest\, exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-climate-tech-meet-up-powered-by-climate-salad-wa-core/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240111T025335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T025335Z
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SUMMARY:2024 GIWA Grains Australia Grain Industry Dinner
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the annual Grains Industry Dinner co-hosted by GIWA and Grains Australia\, held in conjunction with the 2024 GRDC Research Updates Perth. \nAs the 2024 GRDC Research Updates will be held at Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre (PCEC) the dinner will take place in the Karri Room at the Parmelia Hilton Hotel\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth.  The venue is a short five minute walk from the PCEC \nThe purpose of this annual dinner is to build relationships and foster collaboration between the leaders of key national and state grain industry organisations. \nAn invitation has been extended to the Hon Jackie Jarvis MLC\, Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Small Business to attend the dinner. \nPlease arrive at 6:45pm for 7pm start. \nRSVPs are essential. This event is by invitation only and invitations are non-transferrable. \nDress is business attire. Please let us know your dietary requirements if any by 29 January 2024\, Monday. \nTo place this event in your calendar\, please click the above link ‘Add to calendar” to download this into your Outlook or iCloud calendars. \nIf you have any enquiries\, please contact Nadia Geary on 0424 096 872 or admin@giwa.org.au .
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2024-giwa-grains-australia-grain-industry-dinner/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton Perth\, Karri Room\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T083000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240207T060649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T060649Z
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SUMMARY:Livestream at CERI | MIT Professor Donald Sadoway
DESCRIPTION:CERI Speaker Series\nProfessor Donald Sadoway – Extreme Electrochemistry and the Decarbonisation of Manufacturing \nIn this engaging session livestreamed from the US\, Professor Donald Sadoway will challenge us to ask audacious questions and imagine the unimaginable. An emeritus professor of materials chemistry from MIT\, Donald Sadoway is a co-founder of deep technology startups Ambri and Boston Metal. Ambri is a liquid metal battery company which has attracted over $200m in funding. Boston Metal has invented an emissions free method of steel production using molten oxide electrolysis. \nWith the support of Schmidt Futures\, Professor Sadoway recently established the Sadoway Labs Foundation where he encourages a team of researchers to use his unique approach to extreme electrochemistry to help to tackle climate change mitigation challenges. Professor Sadoway’s metals recovery work could have profound implications for Western Australia\, potentially allowing for emissions-free\, direct metal extraction from ores using electrolysis. \nTuesday 27 February – 7am – 8.30am \nLight breakfast will be provided. \nThis talk will be streamed to the CERI office in Nedlands and is an in person event.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/livestream-at-ceri-mit-professor-donald-sadoway/
LOCATION:The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI)\, Level 1\, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands\, WA 6009\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240705T055954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T055954Z
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SUMMARY:Online Business Model Support
DESCRIPTION: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? \nThrough 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! \nAll 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!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/online-business-model-support/2024-02-27/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240124T012906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T012906Z
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SUMMARY:Back to the Future: What will your business look like in 2034
DESCRIPTION:An interactive one-day workshop led by John Stanley and global leaders in their subjects\, such as AI\, robotics and carbon farming. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAn interactive one day workshop led by John Stanley and aimed at entrepreneurial green industry leaders. To ensure we all maximise the benefits of this workshop we have limited the number of delegates on the workshop to 20. The objectives of the workshop is to develop a plan for your business to meet the challenges and opportunities over the next decade.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/back-to-the-future-what-will-your-business-look-like-in-2034/
LOCATION:Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia\, 37 Dollyup Street\, Stake Hill\, Western Australia\, 6181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240126T053724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T053724Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: X-TEND PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:X-Tend WA Program is supporting projects and funding organisations that deliver innovator and/or investor educational programs.\nDetails HERE \n\nIn order to create local jobs and industries\, there is a recognised need for improved and expanded support across the entire innovation ecosystem. \nThis includes: \n\neducational programs for entrepreneurs and founders\neducational programs for investors\nbroad ecosystem support in the regions\n\n\n\nFunded under the New Industries Fund\, the X-TEND WA grants program is designed to build capability within our innovation community by funding education programs supporting innovators and investors. The fund will co-contribute up to $100\,000 per successful application. \nCut-off date:\nAlthough the X-TEND grant program is open all year round\, there are various ‘cut-off dates’ when the latest submissions will be downloaded\, and then assessed. \nSubmitted applications cannot be changed after this date. If your application is not ready for assessment\, simply continue working on it\, without pressing ‘submit’. \nThe upcoming ‘cut-off date’ for the 2023/24 financial year submissions is: \n\n11am (AWST)\, Tuesday\, 27 February 2024\n\nFurther ‘cut off dates’ will be announced for the 2024/25 financial year.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-x-tend-program/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240214T050212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T050212Z
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SUMMARY:WADSIH Generative AI Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Join the WA Data Science Innovation Hub for our first-ever monthly Generative AI Meetup to explore the fascinating world of AI-driven creativity and innovation. Set in the heart of Perth at The Gramercy Bar & Kitchen Central\, this event offers a unique opportunity to network with industry experts\, enthusiasts\, and professionals who share a passion for the transformative power of data science and artificial intelligence. \nThis informal event gives you the chance to meet likeminded people and network with others in the industry while you geek-out on all things AI. \nWhether you’re a seasoned data scientist\, a curious newcomer\, or simply interested in the AI field\, this meetup is the perfect setting to connect\, learn\, and be inspired. Come for the knowledge\, stay for the food\, drinks\, and the vibrant community spirit as we celebrate innovation in WA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wadsih-generative-ai-monthly-meetup/
LOCATION:The Gramercy Bar & Kitchen\, Central Park 10/777 Hay Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T090000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20231124T052620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T052620Z
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SUMMARY:Purpose Ventures Founder Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Come along to meet the team hear about the Purpose Ventures Fund. \nWe’ll cover what we are looking for in our investments\, how our founder-friendly process works\, what you need to do to give yourself the best opportunity for investment and give time to answer all your questions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/purpose-ventures-founder-information-session-2/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240124T015650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T015650Z
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SUMMARY:RA Perth IWD Industry lunch | 28 Feb 2024
DESCRIPTION:Creating a culture of diversity in Australia’s transport industry \nTo share the importance of establishing a more inclusive sector\, RA will be holding a series of lunches around the country to support 2024 International Women’s Day. \nRA is committed to building a transport sector that attracts\, engages and retains women as part of a diverse workforce\, while shaping the transport networks of the future. \nThe pathway to a more representative industry is a shared one. Our IWD lunches are an event open for all genders and careers. Collectively\, we can make a difference and we hope to see a diverse audience at all our lunches\, committing to a culture of inclusion. \n#CountHerIn\n \nOur speaker – our speaker will be announced shortly \nOur panel – our panel will be announced shortly \nThis event is available for partnership. Please contact Angela Grogan – Marketing Manager – Membership and Programs\, RA for more details. angela@roads.org.au\n \nDress code: Business attire \nDietaries: Please inform of any dietary requirements 2 weeks prior to the event \nPlease ensure you make your booking using the appropriate rate. Bookings from non-member companies that book at a member rate will be contacted and asked to rebook at the correct price. If you are unsure of your organisation’s membership status with RA\, please contact events@roads.org.au
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ra-perth-iwd-industry-lunch-28-feb-2024/
LOCATION:The Westin\, 4480 Hay Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240124T015910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T015910Z
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SUMMARY:Perth Exploration & Mining Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to seeing you at our PERTH EXPLORATION & MINING SUNDOWNER to be held on Wednesday 28 February at The Melbourne Hotel Rooftop Bar in Perth from 4:30pm for a networking night with peers from across the mineral and energy industry\, and food and drinks. \n  \nWe hope you can join us! \n\nDETAILS:\n \n  \n  \nPERTH EXPLORATION & MINING SUNDOWNER \nBrought to you by PKF \nto be held on Wednesday 28 February\n\nAt The Melbourne Hotel Rooftop Bar:\n \n33 Milligan Street\, \nPerth WA 6000 Australia \nfrom 4:30pm with drinks and finger food \n  \nTickets are limited so don’t miss out! Registration essential! \n  \nIt is designed as a relaxed forum for those that are reasonably active\, i.e. “out and about”\, actively exploring\, mining or investing! \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-exploration-mining-sundowner/
LOCATION:The Melbourne Hotel\, 33 Milligan Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T212001
CREATED:20240209T045440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T045440Z
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SUMMARY:AI Innovation Summit Australia-Poland
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing Poland & Australia’s AI Achievements – Independent Innovations\, Converging Visions for Tomorrow! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to embark on an international AI journey at the AI Innovation Summit: Australia-Poland. We are excited to bring an international dimension to this summit\, bridging connections between AI enthusiasts\, professionals\, and experts from both Australia and Poland. This complimentary public event is your gateway to exploring the unique AI developments emerging from these countries\, promoting an exchange of knowledge and showcasing the forefront of AI innovations. Look forward to dynamic discussions\, invaluable networking opportunities\, and insights from leading figures in the industry. Moreover\, we will delve into the ethical and societal impacts of AI across different cultural landscapes. Join us in celebrating the synergy of AI innovation from the Land Down Under and the heart of Central Europe.\n\n\n🎤 Our MC/Moderator: \n🔹 Peter Kasprzak\, Chairman\, Innovate Australia\nAs the Chairman of Innovate Australia\, Peter Kasprzak is dedicated to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. With decades of experience in various industries\, Peter is passionate about connecting people and ideas to drive positive change. An enthusiastic user of AI\, particularly ChatGPT\, Peter appreciates its cutting-edge innovation but also advocates for responsible and ethical use to address potential concerns. \n🎙️ Our Presenters:\n🔹 Paul Bitdorf\, Executive Chairman\, Nicheliving; Honorary Consul of Poland in Perth\nPaul Bitdorf stands as a distinguished figure in both the business and diplomatic landscapes\, serving as the Executive Chairman of Nicheliving\, a forefront innovator in affordable housing solutions in Australia\, and as the Honorary Consul of Poland in Perth\, Australia. His dual roles exemplify his dedication to fostering strong economic ties and cultural exchanges between Australia and Poland. Paul’s leadership at Nicheliving has been pivotal in driving the company’s growth and success\, leveraging his vast experience to navigate the complex intersections of real estate development and international diplomacy. His work as Honorary Consul underscores his commitment to enhancing bilateral relationships\, offering a bridge for collaboration and mutual understanding between the two nations. \n🔹 Tym Pieglowski\, President at Polish Australian Business Forum (PABF)\nTym Pieglowski is an advisor and entrepreneur\, passionate about simple solutions to complex problems. He has expertiese in public and private sector clients on transport infrastructure solutions. He is a civil engineer specialising in travel demand forecasting for highway\, public transport\, freight and aviation. Untill recently Tim was a Director of the PwC Financial Advisory team. Prior to joining PwC\, Tym was the founding Director of TMK Consult providing project management\, transport planning and travel demand forecasting services for the NSW Government transport infrastructure projects. He has over 15 years of experience working in Australia\, the UK and Poland. \n🔹 Professor Piotr Skrzypczyński\, Deputy Leader – Robotics and Artificial Intelligence\, Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity\, Poznań University of Technology in Poland\nProfessor Piotr Skrzypczyński serves as the Deputy Leader of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity\, Poznań University of Technology\, Poland. With a distinguished academic and research career\, Skrzypczyński has contributed significantly to the fields of robotics and computer science\, authoring over 160 technical papers. His expertise spans AI-based robotics\, robot navigation\, SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping)\, computer vision\, and machine learning. Holding a Ph.D. and D.Sc. in robotics from the Poznań University of Technology\, his work is pivotal in advancing the understanding and application of AI and robotics. Skrzypczyński’s leadership at the Institute of Robotics and Machine Intelligence underscores his commitment to driving innovation and excellence in AI research and development. \n🔹 Dr. Richard Kowalczyk\, Chair in Artificial Intelligence at SmartSat CRC at the University of South Australia\nDr. Richard Kowalczyk holds the esteemed position of SmartSat CRC Chair in Artificial Intelligence at the University of South Australia in Adelaide. With a prolific background that includes serving as the Director of Swinburne Key Lab for Intelligent Software Systems and leading the Distributed AI Systems Research Group\, as well as being the inaugural Wipro Chair of Artificial Intelligence at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne\, his contributions to AI are profound. Before his current roles\, he spearheaded AI research at CSIRO and various international R&D centers. Professor Kowalczyk’s research spans AI\, autonomous software agents\, and collective intelligence\, focusing on their integration into cyber-physical-social ecosystems for enhanced decision-making. His work facilitates advancements in smart cities\, industry 4.0\, and\, notably\, AI applications for space systems autonomy and resilience. \n🔹 Bartosz Ziolko\, AI Expert specialising in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) in Poland\nDr. Bartosz Ziółko is a distinguished computer scientist\, entrepreneur\, and an expert in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). He served as a professor at the University of Science and Technology (AGH) in Krakow\, and was a co-founder and CEO of Techmo. Ziółko completed his education in Krakow\, earning his doctorate from the University of York. He achieved his habilitation in 2017\, focusing on speech and natural language processing methods. He specialises in speech processing and AI. Bartosz has authored over 100 scientific papers\, holds patents in the U.S. and Europe\, and has led projects that developed Polish speech recognition systems. He was the organiser of the XXII Annual Pacific Voice Conference and has collaborated with Hokkaido University as a National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) fellow from December 2020 till end of 2021. \n🔹 Dr. Fedja Hadzic\, Chief Scientist and Managing Director at September AI Labs\, in Perth.\nDr. Fedja Hadzic\, is the Chief Scientist and Managing Director at September AI Labs. He has been at the forefront of machine learning and data science innovation since the company’s inception in September 2018. Under his leadership\, September AI Labs has developed groundbreaking medical applications in partnership with local universities and delivered novel AI solutions that have significantly automated and enhanced critical business processes across various industries. With a career that began in 2002\, developing simulations for AI and cognitive science\, Fedja’s passion for machine learning was further ignited by his involvement with the September AI Labs in September 2018. His academic contributions include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and a pioneering book on data mining with complex structures published by Springer. \nThe presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Peter Kasprzak\, Chairman of Innovate Australia. \n🌟 Summit Highlights:\nThis summit aims to add an international flair\, creating a bridge between AI aficionados\, professionals\, and thought leaders from both Australia and Poland. As a free event open to the public\, it serves as a portal to discover the distinctive AI advancements from these nations\, fostering knowledge sharing and highlighting cutting-edge AI breakthroughs. Anticipate engaging conversations\, priceless networking chances\, and wisdom from industry pioneers. Additionally\, the summit will address the ethical and societal implications of AI within varied cultural contexts. Embrace the fusion of AI ingenuity from Australia and Poland’s vibrant centers.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-innovation-summit-australia-poland/
LOCATION:The Rise\, 28 Eight Avenue\, Maylands\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovate Australia":MAILTO:steve.carroll@innovateaustralia.org
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