How to Hire a Fractional Leader | Perth
2025-06-03 17:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
The Fractional Directory started in 2023 in New Zealand, and has since expanded to Singapore, mapping every Fractional Leader publicly operating in the region.
Starting June 1, we are launching a new Directory specifically for Western Australia to help companies better identify the regional Fractional Leadership talent pool, and learn more about this innovative operational model.
Come join in for a free 45 minute hands-on workshop to navigate the talent pool, answer key questions about the Fractional model, and meet other Founders and Business Leaders thinking about exploring this space.
Learn more and register: How to Hire a Fractional Leader | Perth

The Hidden Risks in Australia's Startup Tech Scene
2025-06-04 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Maggie Ciobanu, Yoochooz
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.
In the fast-paced world of technology startups, Australian entrepreneurs face unique challenges that can derail their…

Leading with Connection: Relational Wisdom for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators
2025-06-04 10:30 - 12:00 | 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
Join for Meshpoints’ second Women in Innovation & Entrepreneurship Community of Interest for 2025, facilitated by Befriend, focused on ‘Leading with Connection: Relational Wisdom for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators’
Did you know that human beings are wired for connection? Whether you’re an innovator, changemaker, or entrepreneur, nurturing strong relationships is essential to making a meaningful impact. In this special session facilitated by Befriend, a community-building organisation championing inclusion and belonging, you’ll be invited to explore practical ways to lead with connection.
The session will delve into:
✨ Deep listening as a tool for building trust
✨ Practices to cultivate warm and authentic relationships
✨ Self-awareness as the foundation for impactful leadership
Learn more here: Leading with Connection: Relational Wisdom for Women Entrepreneurs and Innovators

ASME: Monetising Your Innovation Webinar
2025-06-04 17:30 - 18:45 | online, Australia
Monetising Your Innovation: Turn Your Big Idea into a Business
Whether you’re sitting on a brilliant idea, tinkering with a prototype, or wondering how to turn your clinical insight into a business, this event is for you.
About the organiser: ASME are a not-for-profit home for doctors, medical students & other clinicians interested in using their training and experience to make an impact at scale on healthcare through entrepreneurship and innovation.
Register for the online webinar: ASME: Monetising Your Innovation Webinar

10x10 Perth
2025-06-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Exchange Tower, 17/2 The Esplanade, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The grand challenges of our time, such as homelessness, addiction, mental health – can’t be solved by single solutions working in isolation. 10×10 is where people who care about social innovation come to connect and this event is hosted by a committee of volunteers!
Join on 4 June 2025 for a shark-tank style pitch and crowdfunding event to support three exceptional early stage Social Purpose Organisations (SPOs) innovating to solve social challenges in Western Australia.

Young Investors Circle: Crypto and Tax with Aaron D'Vauz
2025-06-05 08:00 - 09:00 | Young Investors Circle, Level 17/2 The Esplanade, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
YOUNG IC is bringing the energy with an intimate and interactive Q&A session featuring Aaron D’Vauz, a seasoned Chartered Accountant and Cryptocurrency Advisor.
Think: real talk, smart strategies, and straight answers to the money moves you should be thinking about as the end of financial year approaches.
Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just keen to level up your game, this session is designed to leave you better informed, more confident, and ready to take action.

Building a Compelling Pitch for Medtech Investors
2025-06-05 08:30 - 11:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Are you ready to pitch with confidence and clarity to global investors? Join this practical, high-impact session designed for startups looking to sharpen their investor proposition and improve engagement outcomes. In this hands-on workshop, David Uffer will unpack what investors are really looking for—from strategic alignment and risk mitigation to storytelling that resonates.
The session will cover:

Investor Mindsets & Pitch Essentials – Understand the expectations and priorities of venture capital and strategic investors, and learn how to tailor your pitch to align with their decision-making frameworks.
Case Examples & Group Insights – Explore real-world examples from startups who have successfully raised capital, and participate in interactive group discussions to extract key insights and lessons learned.
Live Feedback & Pitch Sharpening – Selected participants will have the opportunity to deliver their pitch and receive live, constructive feedback from David and peers, focusing on structure, clarity, and investor relevance.

Learn more and register: Building a Compelling Pitch for Medtech Investors

Sustainability Research Forum
2025-06-05 09:00 - 15:00 | Murdoch University, Australia
At this event, the importance of sustainability in research will be explored, along with how impactful work can make a positive difference on the environment and society. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and share their own research projects.
Learn more here: Sustainability Research Forum

Unlocking digital health opportunities in Southeast Asia
2025-06-05 10:00 - 10:45 | online, Australia
Find out about opportunities for Australian digital health exporters in the region’s evolving healthcare ecosystem.

Join Austrade’s Southeast Asia experts plus Alex Barty from ANDHealth as they explore the region’s evolving digital health ecosystem.

Learn more here: Unlocking digital health opportunities in Southeast Asia

Doing different to be different – Addressing our pressing challenges with innovation
2025-06-05 10:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
Australia is at a critical juncture where evidence-based policy and technological advancement are essential ingredients to address our most pressing challenges. Drawing from experience, Dr Foley will consider our innovation system and why we are not “zinging” when we have some of the best research in the world.
What do we really need to do if we are going to make the changes we need and what is ATSE’s role in helping government and society achieve change? Free event that is open to all (join online).

Learn more here: Doing different to be different – Addressing our pressing challenges with innovation

Accelerating decarbonisation through industry hubs – European lessons and their relevance to Australia’s industrial regions
2025-06-05 11:30 - 12:30 | online, Australia
Join internationally renowned expert Göran Roos, adjunct professor at The University of Adelaide’s Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources, for an examination of how European industrial hubs have navigated the shift toward sustainability, while reducing emissions in the steel, cement, chemicals and aluminium industries.
Hear about:

The pivotal role of circular economy principles in achieving emission reductions, including evidence suggesting that material efficiency could contribute up to 50% of required emission reductions by 2050
The importance of cross-sectoral collaboration, with examples such as Sweden’s HYBRIT project and Denmark’s Kalundborg industrial symbiosis network
Region-specific transition pathways, economic and technical barriers, and disparities in decarbonisation progress across Europe
Insights into policy mechanisms such as Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) to support sustainable industrial investment.

Professor Göran Roos
Professor Roos is a Swedish academic, technologist, author, and businessman. He is one of the founders of modern intellectual capital science and a recognised world expert in the fields of innovation management, and industrial and innovation policy.

Digital Foundations for Social Start Ups
2025-06-05 13:00 - 16:00 | online, Australia
Join us for this interactive 3-hour workshop designed specifically for small social enterprises looking to leverage technology more effectively, delivered by Zentient.
Presented by Zentient, a WASEC-endorsed social enterprise that specialises in building digital cultures for purpose-driven organisations. Founded in 2021 by James Audcent and Steven Hodgskin, Zentient has grown to become one of Perth’s most innovative tech consultancies dedicated to the not-for-profit and social enterprise sectors. Their team combines deep technical expertise with a genuine understanding of the unique challenges facing mission-driven organisations.
Learn more HERE

ScaleUP WA + CEWA Presents Scaling Up the Circular Economy Sector
2025-06-05 13:30 - 17:30 | Engineers Australia, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia
Presented by ScaleUP WA in partnership with Circular Economy WA, this special event is kindly hosted by Engineers Australia – WA and brings together key industry participants from industry committed to building a strong, sustainable Circular Economy sector in WA.
Hear from:

Huia Adkins, Chair, Circular Economy WA sharing how CEWA is contributing to catalysing and enabling a circular net-zero economy in WA.
David Harrison, CEO Kwinana Industries Council overviewing how they are taking strides to build circular economy practices into a vibrant industrial precinct.
Nicholas Bastian, Innovation and Sustainability Manager, BGC Cement on initiatives they have undertaken to create new product by adopting circular economy principles.

Have the opportunity to interact with the panel as to what they see as the greatest opportunities for the sector going forward and what they believe is required to take advantage of them.
Learn more: ScaleUP WA + CEWA Presents Scaling Up the Circular Economy Sector

AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon - Reverse Pitch Event
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:00 | Curtin University, Australia
Join the AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon Reverse Pitch Event, where industry leaders, government agencies, and emergency management experts will reveal the real-world challenges they need your help to solve.
This is your opportunity to:
🔹 Hear directly from challenge owners about the problems facing the emergency management sector.
🔹 Ask questions to better understand the challenges before the Hackathon kicks off.
🔹 Network with other participants, industry experts, and potential teammates.
🔹 Start brainstorming innovative solutions ahead of the Hackathon
Whether you’re a developer, data scientist, engineer, emergency management specialist, entrepreneur, or creative thinker — this is your chance to make an impact.
What is a Reverse Pitch?
Instead of startups pitching to investors, at a reverse pitch industry experts pitch their challenges to you. You’ll learn about the problems that need solving, so you can come to the Hackathon equipped with ideas and strategies.
Learn more HERE: AFAC25 Emergency Management Hackathon – Reverse Pitch Event

CSIRO Conversations: Fork in the road - time to design the food system we want
2025-06-06 09:30 - 11:00 | online, Australia
In this new report CSIRO has explored our currently limited view of the food system and what we can do differently to meet our food system goals.The report uses science to explain the challenges and opportunities and how we can better connect the different elements. It’s a call to action to create the food system we want for the future. The panel, moderated by Larelle McMillan, will explore the findings of the report and the next steps.

Learn more here: CSIRO Conversations: Fork in the road – time to design the food system we want

City of Armadale Pride of Workmanship Award Night
2025-06-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Honeyeater House, Jim And Alma Baker Park, 10 Welcome Meander, Harrisdale, Western Australia, 6112, Australia
Pride of Workmanship is run by the Rotary Club of Armadale to recognise hard-working individuals or teams in their place of employment. It’s free to enter, and both community members and employers can nominate someone who embodies the motto: “Do it once, do it well.”
Nominate passionate workers who make every day delightful. Nominees will be invited to an awards evening to share their stories with the Rotary Club of Armadale, other businesses, and the community. Amidst the beautiful trees and charming buildings of Honeyeater House, you are invited to join in celebrating the incredible achievements of local businesses.
For more information, email secretary@rotaryarmadale.org or reach out on http://facebook.com/rotaryarmadale

Decommissioning & Abandonment Summit Australia
2025-06-10 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 | Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Perth, WA, Australia
Join the biggest-ever D&A conference spanning 3 days. This year’s conference will include 8 sessions covering Offshore Planning, Regulations & Environmental Impact, Onshore Decommissioning & Onshore Dismantling of Offshore Structures, and Offshore Well P&A.
Highlights include:

400 Decision Makers
50 expert speakers
40 tech demos
8 networking even

Spacecubed Breakfast Club June
2025-06-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Start your morning with purpose at Spacecubed’s Breakfast Club – returning Tuesday, June 10th at FLUX, powered by Spacecubed.
This is your chance to take a mid-year pause, connect with fellow changemakers, and fuel up with Joey Zaza’s signature breakfast bites, and freshly brewed coffee. Whether you’re diving into a big project, looking to build new connections, or just want to start your day surrounded by inspiring people, our Breakfast Club event is the perfect place to do it.

Learn more here: Spacecubed Breakfast Club June

WA GreenTech Hub Challenge: The Long Game - Long Duration Energy Storage
2025-06-11 08:30 - 16:30 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
The WA GreenTech Hub is launching a major innovation challenge focused on unlocking effective, scalable long-duration energy storage. We’re seeking innovators at all stages—from lab to market—who are ready to collaborate, pilot, and grow.
Potential focus areas for the challenge include:
– Microgrid stabilisation in diverse, remote, and regional settings
– High-voltage deployment for industrial decarbonisation
– Portable or modular systems for extreme environments
– Seasonal storage to support energy security and underpin major infrastructure
– Alternative business models to unlock high impact projects
If you’re an innovator, researcher, or solution provider with a breakthrough in LDES—or if you’re ready to adapt your tech to new use cases—don’t miss this chance to engage early. Travel scholarships are available for regional innovators.
📍 Event Date: 11 June 8.30am-4.30pm with a sundowner to follow
📍 Location: Optus Stadium, Perth
🔗 Register your interest

Shaping the Skies: Advancing Aerial Drone Innovation in WA
2025-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, Australia
Do you have a passion for aerial drone technology? Join decision makers, pilots, researchers, and ReOCs for an exciting event as we explore WA’s upcoming developments in aerial drone technology.
This event is designed to gather industry professionals, technology developers, and aspiring enthusiasts in WA to connect and discuss their latest developments and applications in the aerial drone sector. It aims to foster new connections and spark fresh collaborations and conversations across these communities.
This event forms part of the research project DecAI – Human-Machine Teaming Technology for Autonomous Aerial Drones, awarded by the Defence Science Centre (DSC) Western Australia. The project is a collaboration between UX Machines and the University of Western Australia.
Want to Participate? CALL FOR SMEs, STARTUPS, DEMOS, RESEARCHERS…
SMEs or researchers are strongly encouraged to actively participate in our pitching & exhibition session to showcase their products. There will also be a time to showcase a demo in a specifically-designed demonstration zone at AARP. If you would like to showcase an exhibition, pitch or demo apply here by 3/6/2025

Decarbonising industrial process heat – renewable solutions for heavy industry
2025-06-11 11:30 - 12:30 | online, Australia
Join HILT CRC for a discussion on the future of industrial heat in Australia, led by Dr Keith Lovegrove, Managing Director of ITP Thermal and principal author of the new CSIRO-commissioned report The Australian Industrial Process Heat Market – Towards Zero Emissions.
This report presents a comprehensive picture of the market for process heat and how renewable heat solutions can support the decarbonisation of process heat – which makes up 20% of Australia’s end-use energy – across key sectors including alumina, iron and steel, and cement production.
With heat use in industry valued at $10 billion annually and gas prices likely to continue to rise, this webinar is valuable for those seeking economically viable emissions-reducing pathways in heavy industry. Attendees will gain insights into sector-specific needs, as well as cost comparisons for electrification, bioenergy, solar thermal and other alternatives.
Agenda

Welcome and introduction – Prof. Peter Ashman, University of Adelaide and Research Leader, HILT CRC Program 3 (Cross-Cutting Technologies) (TBC)
Dr Keith Lovegrove, Managing Director, ITP Thermal – 30 min
Dr Jordan Parham, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships Director, HILT CRC – industry perspective – 5 min
Prof. Peter Ashman (TBC) – researcher perspective on HILT CRC’s activities – 5 min
Q&A.

ScaleUP WA + WAFBA Presents Scaling Up Food and Beverage
2025-06-11 13:30 - 17:30 | Commonwealth Bank, 1/300 Murray Street, Perth, 6000, Australia
Join ScaleUP WA for an exciting masterclass, kindly hosted by Commonwealth Bank and delivered in partnership with the WA Food and Beverage Alliance (WAFBA), a co-operative established between the Shire of Murray, Food Innovation Precinct WA (FIPWA) and the City of Canning. This special event also marks the launch of the ScaleUP WA 2025 Food and Beverage Stream.
Bringing together innovative agri-food businesses with leading practitioners and industry stakeholders, this event features keynote speakers and panelists, including business owners and experienced advisers who will share the key factors behind their growth and success. They will discuss the greatest opportunities for the sector moving forward and outline what is needed to capitalise on these opportunities.
Learn more and register: ScaleUP WA + WAFBA Presents Scaling Up Food and Beverage

Driving Innovation in Offshore Wave Energy
2025-06-11 17:30 - 20:30 | Parmelia Hilton, 14 Mill Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the June 2025 Evening Technical Meeting:
Driving Innovation in Offshore Wave Energy
The evening will focus on the following three topics:
1. Role of wave energy in future renewable grids by Dr Jana Orszaghova, UWA
2. Leveraging Oil and Gas Industry Experience for Sustainable Wave Energy: The D-Spar Technology by Tim Green, WaveX
3. The M4 wave energy deployment in Albany by Dr Hugh Wolgamot, UWA
Register here: Driving Innovation in Offshore Wave Energy

Best Practices in IP Commercialisation
2025-06-12 08:30 - 17:00 | WA
A two-day course designed to give an overview of issues relating to the commercialisation of PFRO intellectual property in Australia. Course content is primarily aimed at new or recently recruited staff from technology commercialisation or contracts offices in academic institutions, but will also be of interest to those in industry who work with academics or who are involved in the academic/industry interface.
This course covers core content utilising a mix of presentation, discussion, group exercise and case study work to ensure that key learning can be applied on the job.

Learn more HERE

Kaizen West Coworking Open Day
2025-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Kaizen West, 1187 Hay Street, West Perth, WA, Australia
Located at 1187 Hay Street, West Perth, Kaizen West is the perfect workspace for entrepreneurs, startups, and growing businesses alike. Whether you need a productive space for the day, a spot to collaborate with like-minded professionals, or just want to explore our premium coworking and office solutions, this is your chance to experience it all.
Enjoy access to complimentary tea and coffee, high-speed internet, breakout spaces, and premium office amenities throughout your work day. This event is FREE and open to individuals and small teams, but registration is essential. Secure your spot today and experience firsthand how Kaizen West can elevate your workday and business potential.
Learn more and register: Kaizen West Coworking Open Day

Diversity and Innovation Techfest 2025
2025-06-12 11:30 - 14:00 | Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia
Diversity in Action: Innovating, Leading, and Thriving Glocally

The Diversity & Innovation TechFest (DITF) is Marginpreneur‘s flagship community initiative, dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with migrant and international backgrounds.

Building on the success of its inaugural event, launched in December 2023 and attended by more than 200 innovators from diverse backgrounds across Australia, DITF is designed for individuals seeking to launch, enhance, or scale their entrepreneurial ventures in Australia.

Through dynamic workshops, inspiring keynotes, and interactive panel discussions, DITF provides a platform for participants to gain valuable insights, build critical skills, and connect with like-minded innovators. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow your business, this tech fest is your gateway to unlocking opportunities, driving innovation, and thriving in a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Sustainable Transport in Sustainable Cities (STSC) Forum
2025-06-12 15:30 - 17:30 | Fremantle, WA, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia
The STSC Forum is intended to serve as a platform for accelerating the transition toward greener, more equitable, and more resilient urban transport systems.It will bring together leaders from industry, academia, and the community to share insights, showcase best practices, and explore opportunities for meaningful change.
As cities face increasing challenges from rapid urbanisation, climate change, and inequality, we believe there is a critical need to reimagine our approach to urban mobility. The STSC Forum will encourage us to move beyond discussion by identifying actionable strategies, building capacity, and forming partnerships that can accelerate the deployment and scaling of sustainable transport initiatives.
Six keynote speakers will each deliver a 10-minute presentation, followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. The afternoon will conclude with a networking session with light refreshments
Learn more and register Sustainable Transport in Sustainable Cities (STSC) Forum

KCA IP Commercialisation Networking Drinks
2025-06-12 17:15 - 19:30 | Lalla Rookh, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
An in-person networking event hosted by the KCA WA Network – Come meet, mingle and reconnect with WA’s technology transfer, commercialisation, industry engagement, innovation and entrepreneurship sectors.

Register here: KCA IP Commercialisation Networking Drinks

UWA: AI In Action Conference
2025-06-13 08:30 - 17:00 | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
A one-day event spotlighting the real-world impact of AI and data across industries and research.
This year’s conference will bring together leaders, innovators, and academics to showcase how data and AI are shaping practical outcomes – from government to business to community. Expect bold ideas, meaningful insights, and lively conversations.

Learn more HERE

Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Finalist Ceremony 2025
2025-06-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Quay Perth, 18 The Esplanade, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Whether you’re attending as a nominee, a supporter, or someone passionate about the future of PropTech and innovation, this ceremony is all about celebrating the spirit of innovation that continues to propel our industry forward.
Join to raise a glass to the game-changers, the innovators, and the visionaries who are leading the way in transforming the innovative landscape across Western Australia and beyond.
Learn more HERE
