D&A 2026 Conference
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-24 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Perth, WA, Australia
Australia’s Leading Decommissioning and Abandonment Conference
Key Topics include:

The regulatory landscape
Operator activity – insight into on going campaigns
P&A innovation
Ports & recycling
Supply chain and collaboration

ResBaz Perth 2026
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Murdoch University, Australia
ResBaz is a three-day festival of digital research training, where researchers from all disciplines come together to learn new skills in an interactive, collaborative and – above all – fun setting. Featuring workshops, talks, discussion sessions, networking and plenty of social activities, ResBazPerth provides participatory training spanning nearly fifty different topics of cutting-edge digital research tools and techniques.
Researchers at ALL levels from ALL disciplines. PhD candidates, research masters students and early career researchers , research technologists and research software engineers who support researchers to do their job should also come along!
Sessions at this year’s ResBaz will offer a brief practical introduction to a broad selection of topics and tools related to digital research practice relevant across the disciplines.

Get Investment Ready Workshop [online]
2026-06-23 09:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Designed for innovative startup and small business founders and entrepreneurs across industries.
Join us for tips on what you need to get investment ready from data room docs, to thinking about your business structure, to preparing for potential investor questions.
This workshop program is made possible by Meshpoints, powered by Spacecubed, an initiative designed to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in WA. And by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification through the Innovation Pathways Program.

Spacecubed Breakfast Club: Celebrating What's New at FLUX
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Join us for our June Spacecubed Breakfast Club as we bring the community together at FLUX to celebrate some exciting updates across the space.
Over the past few months, we’ve been investing in a range of improvements across FLUX to further enhance the member experience. With Stage 1 now complete, including the upgraded Level 1 kitchen and amenities, we’ll take a moment to share what’s been delivered, what’s currently in progress, and what members can expect next as we continue shaping one of Perth’s leading workspaces for professionals and growing teams.
Alongside these updates, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to connect with fellow members and the broader community over coffee and breakfast bites provided by event sponsor, Joey Zaza’s.

[webinar] A practical guide to IP for small business
2026-06-23 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
This webinar is designed for small business owners, founders and entrepreneurs to learn how to protect their IP and brand.
In this practical, easy to follow online discussion, IP Australia experts will walk you through the intellectual property (IP) basics every small business should understand, with a strong focus on trademarks and brand protection.
We’ll explain why trademarks matter, how they can help protect what makes your business unique, and what to think about as your business grows.
You’ll discover the common myths and mistakes that often trip up business owners, and how to protect your brand in a world of copycats and “dupes”. You will also learn about our free tools and resources that can support you to make informed decisions.
This session is designed for Australian small businesses, founders and entrepreneurs who want straightforward information they can apply straight away.

Digital Finance CRC Online HDR Showcase
2026-06-23 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Witness PHD Students at Curtin University and UWA pitch their digital finance research and be in the running for a top up scholarship, grant or entry into DFCRC affiliated student program.

WA | Building The New Defence-Tech Economy
2026-06-23 11:45 - 14:15 (Australia/Perth) | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
As global strategic uncertainty intensifies and advanced technologies become central to both defence capability and economic strength, Australia faces critical choices about building sovereign capability, resilient supply chains and globally competitive defence‑tech industries.
This conversation brings together government, industry, investors and the community to explore how AUKUS Pillar II creates new commercial opportunities across AI, quantum, cyber, electronic warfare and undersea systems, how SMEs can cross the commercial “valley of death” from R&D to revenue, and how Western Australia can position itself as a globally competitive hub for defence‑tech, talent and investment in the decade ahead.

CWSS 3-Year Celebration: Henry Darcy Medal Seminar & Networking Event
2026-06-23 15:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth) | The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
The Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS) at The University of Western Australia warmly invites colleagues, partners, researchers, and industry stakeholders to attend a special seminar and networking event featuring Professor Sally E. Thompson, recipient of the 2026 Henry Darcy Medal.
The Henry Darcy Medal is one of the most prestigious international awards in hydrology, recognising exceptional contributions to advancing water science globally. In 2026, the medal has been awarded to Professor Sally E. Thompson in recognition of her for outstanding contributions to ecohydrology, particularly the co-evolution of vegetation and soils in natural landscapes, and the emerging patterns in response to water limitation.
This event also celebrates three years of impactful research, innovation, and collaboration across water and spatial science, bringing together academia, government, and industry to connect, share knowledge, and explore future opportunities.

WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Applicant Seminar
2026-06-23 16:45 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Moore WA, Level 15, Exchange Tower, 2 The Esplanade,, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Free seminar for WA Innovators of the Year 2026 Applicants
As a part of the 2026 application process, you are invited to attend a free seminar following the submission of your application.
AGENDA:
Moore Australia | Key considerations for Innovative Businesses (Basic tax and financial insights for developing innovative businesses to consider & how to appeal to investors)
Wrays | Protecting Your Greatest Asset: Your Intellectual Property (IP)
BetterLabs | Overview of Venture Funding

Pilbara Summit 2026
2026-06-24 09:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | Red Earth Arts Precinct, 27 Welcome Road, Karratha, Western Australia, 6714, Australia
This event further builds on 7 highly successful Pilbara Summits providing the perfect opportunity for the Pilbara regions senior industry, investors, businesses, community, and government representatives to re-join and reconnect for this unique networking and shared learning opportunity.
Following on from the last 4 years of sell-out events, Pilbara Summit 2026 will be looking at the economic growth, investment, development and diverse and dynamic industry across the region.

Exploring Beyond Zero Emissions' National Action Plan [webinar]
2026-06-24 10:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Beyond Zero Emissions’ will be presenting the latest progress on the National Action Plan, a place-based framework for assessing regional readiness and accelerating Australia’s clean energy transition.
This webinar will include an overview of the NAP’s approach to assessing and guiding regional readiness for clean industry development. They will be sharing early findings from two new Western Australian locations currently being assessed under the NAP framework, giving you a first look at what clean industry readiness looks like on the ground in WA.
Whether you’re in regional planning, industry, policy, or community advocacy, this is your chance to engage directly with the work and ask questions of the BZE team.

Entrepreneurial Educator Exchange (E3 Connect) - AI in Schools
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Discover how artificial intelligence is already reshaping entrepreneurial learning in schools and what this means for teaching, learning, and assessment.
Educators will explore practical classroom use cases and guiding principles for using AI to enhance creativity, problem-solving, and student agency, while maintaining ethical and pedagogical integrity.

HILT CRC Public Webinar: Technology pathways for green iron and low-carbon steelmaking
2026-06-24 14:00 - 15:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | online, Australia
Join HILT CRC for a public webinar showcasing four iron and steel technology providers – and HILT CRC partners – working on practical pathways to decarbonise iron and steel production.
Speakers from Primetals Technologies, Metix, Tenova and Hatch will each provide a technical deep dive into their technologies, alongside a broader view of future green iron and low-carbon steelmaking pathways.
For Primetals, Gerald Wimmer will provide a technical overview of its work supporting lower-emissions iron and steel production. The presentation will consider practical pathways for integrating new process technologies into future green iron and steel value chains, including the implications for feedstocks, energy supply, plant configuration and scale-up.
Gerhard Terblanche will present for Metix. As SMS group’s centre of competence for reduction furnace applications, Metix brings deep expertise in pyrometallurgical furnace technologies, submerged arc furnaces, high-temperature process engineering and advanced electric smelting solutions.
Tenova will provide a multi-speaker overview of its technologies across the iron and steel value chain. Markus Dorndorf will introduce the company’s direct reduced iron (DRI) and electric arc furnace (EAF) technologies; Andre Esterhuizen will discuss submerged arc furnace technology, including iBLUE® (which combines direct reduction with arc furnace-based hot metal production), residual valorisation and slag granulation; and Alessandro Della Rocca will address downstream technologies, including reheating furnaces.
For Hatch, Simon Nitschke, Managing Director, Equipment Technology, will present on Hatch’s work in green iron and steel, including the NeoSmelt electric smelting furnace (ESF) design.
Presentations from each company will include an audience Q&A after each session, with a panel discussion to close.

Report Release: Western Australia’s Resources Sector in Transition
2026-06-24 16:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre invites you to a special sundowner for the release of our latest report, Western Australia’s Resources Sector in Transition
Western Australia’s economy remains deeply anchored in its resources sector, with iron ore continuing to underpin exports, public revenues, employment and living standards. But the global operating environment is shifting rapidly. Decarbonisation, technological disruption and geopolitical fragmentation are reshaping resource-based economies worldwide.
This new Focus on Industry report examines how WA’s resources sector is adapting to these pressures, and what this means for economic diversification, fiscal sustainability and long-term prosperity. While the sector remains a source of strength, it also faces growing structural pressures, including rising costs, infrastructure constraints, concentrated supply chains and exposure to volatile global markets. The report also assesses the opportunities – and limits – of downstream processing, critical minerals and low-emissions industries.

West Coast Eagles: A Digital Journey
2026-06-24 17:15 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Rory Furness, Head of Data & Governance for the West Coast Eagles will be sharing an honest, first-hand account of the West Coast Eagles’ digital journey, from humble beginnings to a data-driven, member-first organisation.
This session will explore the club’s approach to technology adoption, digital fan engagement, and operational innovation. Rory will cover the key phases of that journey: early infrastructure and CRM foundations, the move into Perth Stadium and Mineral Resources Park, the post-COVID realignment of their data and MarTech plans, and the current work around Microsoft Fabric, AI agents and unified fan identity.
The session is less about the technology itself and more about the practical lessons, trade-offs and cultural shifts that come with delivering transformation inside one organisation over a long period.

Perth Game Dev Meetup
2026-06-24 18:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Perth) | Pirate Life Perth, 440 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, come by and connect with fellow creatives at our monthly meetup. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up and have a casual chat about game development.
Designers, Programmers, Artists, Writers, Animators, Riggers, Modelers, VFX, SFX, Composers, VO Actors, Producers, Bug Testers from games, other arts and adjacent industries.

WADSIH & Pawsey State Government Connect Initiative
2026-06-25 09:30 - 12:30 (Australia/Perth) | Curtin, 137 St Georges Tce, 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The WA Data Science Innovation Hub and Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre are pleased to invite State, Federal and Local Government staff to a special State Government Connect Initiative.
This event will bring together public sector professionals to explore how artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are being used across government, the opportunities they present, and the practical challenges that need to be addressed to support greater adoption.
This event is open to State, Federal and Local Government staff, as well as publicly funded research organisations.

CRC Catalyst Webinar: Leveraging the CRC Model
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
A practical session exploring how CRCs operate, what businesses gain, and how to get involved.

BHP Smart Mining Networking Event
2026-06-25 15:45 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Westin, 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Austmine is delighted to invite you to an exclusive evening of networking and industry insights featuring keynote speaker William Hartley, Head of Group Operational Performance, BHP, on Thursday 25 June 2026, in Perth.
BHP is a leading global resources company and one of the world’s largest producers of iron ore and copper. With major operations across Australia and the Americas, BHP is focused on supplying the critical resources needed for global growth and the energy transition. The company is also investing heavily in innovation, technology and partnerships to advance safer, more efficient and more sustainable mining.
This event is a perfect opportunity for industry professionals to connect and build new relationships, while also gaining valuable insights from one of the industry’s leading experts.

Bots & Bevs June
2026-06-25 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth) | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, Australia
Our June monthly Bots & Bevs networking evening is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other innovators, robotics thought leaders and business insiders working right across the robotics, automation and zero emissions sectors.

Investor Briefing | Boom of the Biotech II
2026-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Steves Nedlands, 30 The Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
JP Equity Partners invites you to our ‘Boom of the Biotech II’ Investor Briefing, designed for clients, industry experts and sophisticated investors.
Please join us for complimentary drinks and canapes, whilst listening to exclusive presentations from 3 of the hottest copper companies in Australia, personally selected by the team at JP Equity Partners.

AgentCon Perth
2026-06-26 09:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | The University of WA Business School, Hackett Drive, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Join us for the AI Agents World Tour, a global series of one-day conferences designed exclusively for developers building the future with AI agents.
From San Francisco to Singapore, we’re bringing together leading engineers, researchers, and creators to explore the cutting edge of AI agent design, deployment, and integration. Whether you’re building intelligent assistants, autonomous systems, or next-gen developer tools, this event is your fast track to practical knowledge, hands-on demos, and real-world insights.
What to Expect:

Deep-Dive Talks from AI pioneers and industry leaders
Technical Workshops on building, deploying, and scaling agents
Live Demos of powerful open-source frameworks and tools
Networking with a global community of builders and innovators

This isn’t just another AI event — it’s where developers meet to talk about real code.

ATC Launchpad Workshop: Managing Finance
2026-06-26 12:00 - 12:45 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
The ATC program is all about helping founders go further, which is why we’re hosting a series of special lunchtime workshops. This session will focus on helping founders gain greater control and confidence in their finances.
Hear directly from Marc Orchard, CEO & Co-Founder of Planet Startup, a CFO studio helping the next generation of seed to Series B companies in Australia to raise capital and scale globally, fast.

Digital Directors ANZ: National Launch Event (Online)
2026-06-26 15:30 - 16:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Join us for the official launch of the Digital Directors ANZ – a new initiative championing digital governance excellence.

Cygnet West 2026 PropTech Awards - Night of Nights
2026-06-26 17:30 - 22:30 (Australia/Perth) | Quay Perth, 18 The Esplanade, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
An executive-level gala recognising excellence across property and construction innovation.
The 2026 Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Awards Night of Nights is the flagship event recognising the leaders, companies and technologies shaping the future of property and construction.
This executive-level gala brings together decision-makers from across the industry for an evening of recognition, connection and global visibility.

Intro to CERI and CERI FIRST
2026-06-29 10:00 - 10:45 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Introduction to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Research & Innovation (CERI) and CERI Females in Research, Science & Technology (FIRST) Program | Monday 29th June @ 10:00am-10:30am

Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86297693512?pwd=[REDACTED]
CERI is a not-for-profit established in 2015 by the Bass Family to support research commercialisation in Western Australia. We offer a range of services to help empower early-stage entrepreneurs, PhD students and visionaries within the WA community, including commercialisation programs, workplace residency and mentorship. We offer a low-cost, professional and safe environment for high-knowledge, high-value founders to develop their ideas into real-world solutions.

CERI 2024 Impact

Over $12m in capital and grant funding raised by our startups
160 program participants
9 resident companies

CERI Since 2015

$114 million combined startup valuations
85+ people employed by CERI startups
10 Patent/patent families held by companies

Notable CERI Alumni: Terra15 – Sensing and monitoring solutions using industry leading technology | Lixa – A private biotech company for anti-microbial technologies
Webinar Overview

15 minute CERI Introduction
15 minutes Q&A

This talk will be streamed via Zoom. A Zoom link is in this description and sent to your email following registration.

GRDC NGN Agricultural Connectivity Out-of-the-Box
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:50 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Growers across all three GRDC regions report operating in “digital darkness”, limiting their ability to use telematics, automation, and data-driven tools. More than half of growers surveyed by Grain Producers Australia cited connectivity and digital literacy gaps as core reasons for delaying investment in digital technology and automation.
The NGN Grains Adopt Online Workshop is a free, two-session webinar delivered by Connected Farms as part of the GRDC NGN funded Agriculture Connectivity Out-of-the-Box program — providing practical, independent guidance to help growers and agronomists get connected.

Session 1 — Understanding Connectivity (50 min) What connectivity means for grain farming, what technology options exist, and how to assess your situation.
Session 2 — Choosing & Implementing the Right Solution (50 min) How to select, deploy, and integrate the right connectivity solution for your farm and machinery systems.

Attendees will gain the capability and confidence to implement fit-for-purpose connectivity solutions, improve digital tool reliability, and support progress towards automation. Agronomists can become endorsed connectivity advisors.

The Impact of Geopolitics on Mining
2026-06-30 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Perth) | Central Park, L17/152 - 158 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Current geopolitics are leading to shifting global alliances and keen national interests in resources around the world. What does this mean for capital flows and supply chains in the mining industry globally? Is Australia positioned to win in this environment?
Join YMP Perth for what is set to be an exciting discussion around a topic that is demanding more attention, more than ever in the current world.

Building a Business That Outgrows You - with Jesse Emia (KeepSpace)
2026-07-01 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
In this session, Jesse will go deep into the internal operating system behind KeepSpace: the structure, team, culture, planning rhythms and decision-making processes that have helped the company grow into a resilient, multi-million dollar business.
Jesse’s talks are known for being candid, practical and almost uncomfortably transparent. Expect a rare look inside the actual day-to-day mechanics of building a company, including how KeepSpace approaches financial transparency, salaries, OKRs, team alignment, annual planning, weekly reviews and focusing everyone on the work that matters most.
Jesse will share how KeepSpace has built structure around vision, projects, workflow and people, and how those systems help the team stay aligned while navigating changing markets, economic pressure, COVID, hype cycles and the rise of AI.
If you’re building a startup and want more than high-level advice, this is a chance to see the real operational detail behind a company that has had to become stronger, clearer and more resilient over time.

CORE Community Coffee
2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join CORE Innovation Hub for a coffee and a chat and meet the local Perth energy and mining ecosystem.
Community Coffee is a great way to meet local innovators, technologists and entrepreneurs working to solve some of the big challenges. This is your opportunity to connect with CORE members and guests and find out more about the opportunities and the challenges within the sector.
