WA Innovation Calendar

Innovation Incentives and your IP – getting it right
2023-05-03 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Perth) | online
Presenter: Matt McCarthy | Senior Manager | Global Investment and Innovation Incentives (Gi3) | Deloitte Tax Services Pty Ltd
In many cases, R&D activities will produce intellectual property. Understanding the implications of IP development and protection decisions on the availability of the Australian R&D Tax Incentive could result in access to critical cash flow.
The R&D Tax Incentive is the Federal Government’s most consistent financial encouragement for innovative development in Australia. Naturally, such innovation often results in the development of valuable IP, providing your competitive advantage in the market. So how do we ensure we are maximising R&D Tax Incentives as we develop, protect and commercialise our intellectual property? Join Matt McCarthy, Senior Manager in the Deloitte Global Investment and Innovation Incentives team and LESANZ NSW Committee member, to explore questions such as:
I have a development company and an IP holding company – which one should claim? I outsource my development to a contractor – can I still claim? I am a contractor assisting with development – can I claim? I am developing IP, though it sits with a foreign parent company – can I still claim? I have spent significant money on patenting my IP – can this be covered by the R&D Tax Incentive?

Social Enterprise Forum Co-Design Workshop
2023-05-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-04 10:00 - 12:00 | online
The WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC), in partnership with Impact Seed, is hosting the first ever WA Social Enterprise Forum over two days in August 2023!

This event will bring together hundreds of sector leaders across a diverse array of social enterprises, industry, community services, government, philanthropic, intermediaries, impact investors, and industry/peak bodies.
We want to make sure the Forum is engaging, exciting and inspiring, and we know the best way todo this is by working directly with our members. We want to find out what you want to hear, see and do over the two days so we are facilitating two online co-design workshops to help us curate content:
– May 3rd, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
– May 4th, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Please register below if you would like to join our first workshop. Please note you only need to attend one of the workshops.

Lean Startup First-Timers: Getting Started with Customer Development!
2023-05-03 18:00 - 19:30
This introductory “Getting Started” meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who are first-timers to Lean Startup Perth (or those who wish to get a refresher on Lean Startup). It’s best for you to attend one of these meeting before attending a “Getting On” meeting (although it’s not required).
Hello Perth Founders and Friends,
Have you got a great startup idea? Or have you already started a new business and it’s not going so well? Don’t waste any more time or money on building an app or product, getting PR, or even marketing. Come along to Lean Startup Perth and we’ll help you find a successful business.
This “Getting Started” meeting will introduce you the “big ideas” in Lean Startup and Customer Development. Did you know that Lean Startups don’t do sales, don’t do marketing and don’t do product development? Well, what do they do then? Come along and you will find out that and more,
Created by Eric Ries and Steve Blank, the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach is a radically new way of doing startups. It changes everything about startups (more than most founders, service providers and investors realise). It changes the very meaning of what it is to be a startup.
We suggest new members come along to one of these “Getting Started” meetings to learn about Lean Startup with Customer Development before coming the to “Getting On” meetings. This “Getting Started” meetings are repeated but will only run if there are enough new members attending.
We welcome anyone keen to learn about Lean Startup with Customer Development.
All the best for success!
Cheers,
Ashley.
Organiser, Lean Startup Perth.

YHub Coffee & Connect
2023-05-04 09:30 - 10:30 | Y.hub, 1/128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, Western Australia, 6035, Australia
Yhub Coffee and Connect.
Listen as Little Biz shares their top tips on how to make your website look great AND do what it’s supposed to do – get you more clients and help you grow!
Yhub Members: 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄
Non Members: $𝟐𝟎 (you get brekky, unlimited coffee and co-working for the day)
Come along on the first Thursday of every month for breakfast with the Yanchep Business Community, and if you love it, stay to co-work with us! We will be covering a different business topic each month.
Here at Yhub, we know how important a great community is, which is why we love to bring together our members at community breakfasts and networking sessions to ensure everyone feels connected. So, come along for a delicious breakfast at our vibrant space and meet some of our great members.

REGIONAL VENTURES: SOUTH WEST INNOVATION SERIES: Workshop 2: Board Models for Entrepreneurs
2023-05-04 13:00 - 17:00
Event description

This is an interactive session with facilitator Craig Hook from Strategic Intent presenting board model considerations and discussion. Tom Young from Perth building technology company uDrew will reveal his experiences of the Board creation process.
The workshop will be held 1pm – 4pm followed by networking drinks.
Includes afternoon tea.
This workshop is presented by Innovation Cluster and supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

Startup Founder Mindset: Founder Stories – How Passion, Purpose and Perseverance drive Success!
2023-05-04 17:00 - 18:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Founder Stories – Entrepreneurship Unleashed – How Passion, Purpose and Perseverance drive Success!
We are honoured to welcome Talai the Founder of Manini Pay who will share with us his story, tips and take-aways about how passion, purpose and perseverance are the formidable combo that can unleash your entrepreneurial mindset!
Talai is a larger than life character with a story that will keep you on the edge of your seats and inspire you to ignite your founder journey using your mindset!
Some come down and meet Talai, us, and a whole bunch of others super cool current and aspiring founders out to make a positive impact in the world!
Please note this a hybrid event, so please only RSVP if you can attend in person – an online link will be provided shortly.

AusBiotech: WA BioCheers with CSIRO
2023-05-04 17:00 - 19:30 | CSIRO Kensington, 26 Dick Perry Ave, Kensington, Western Australia, Australia
We are excited to bring you this Western Australian networking event, in partnership with Australia’s national science agency CSIRO. BioCheers brings together AusBiotech members and non-members in the life sciences, including therapeutics, medical technology (devices and diagnostics), digital health, and agri-biotech sectors. These informal networking events provide an opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues, share ideas, build relationships and make new contacts in Western Australia’s vibrant biotechnology community.
Drinks, nibbles and the venue are being generously provided by our event partner CSIRO.
The health and safety of its Members is of utmost importance to AusBiotech. This function is being held in compliance with current State Government COVID-safe guidelines. Registrants are to stay home if they are unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath. A full refund will be given to those who have purchased tickets if they are feeling unwell and can no longer attend.

Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-06 | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
Master the fundamental skills and techniques that will pivot your mindset to turning problems into solutions. The CERI Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp is a comprehensive and interactive two-day, hands-on training course focused on experiential learning.
You will be immersed in real-world entrepreneurial experiences and introduced to numerous techniques, providing tools to proactively seek solutions for real-world problems. CERI’s Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp was developed from the Ice House Entrepreneurship Program (IHEP), created by the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative in Ohio, USA.
CERI is proud to be an industry leader in entrepreneurial mindset education and is the first organisation in Australia to implement this innovative program.

DEADLINE: AEA Seed Grant Applications
2023-05-05 07:00 - 07:30 | online
The AEA is designed to build a pipeline from discovery research through to commercialisation, ensuring Australia reaps the benefits of investment in research within the university sector.
AEA Seed grants are available to support proof-of-concept projects (Technology Readiness Level 3 to 5). Eligible applicants may apply for grants of between $50, 000 and $500, 000 for up to 12 months per project. Applications for the first tranche of Seed Grants opened on Monday 6 February 2023.
Projects must be aligned with the priorities of the National Reconstruction Fund outlined on the Department of Industry, Science and Resources website. Priority consideration will be given to projects addressing the four priority areas of:

renewables and low emissions technologies (e.g., hydrogen, micro-grids, and lithium/rare-earth elements processing)
medical science (e.g., synthetic biology, mRNA vaccines, and remote medicine)
value-add in resources (e.g., provenance of rare earth minerals, advanced minerals extraction, data driven mining and mining automation and robotics)
value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors (e.g., provenance of product, digital agriculture, supply chain transformation and alternative proteins)

Ambitious Leaders Network Perth
2023-05-05 18:00 - 22:00 | The Westin, 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Ambitious Leaders Network is a sundowner hosted by Katie-Jeyn Romeyn where we meet to inspire each other, celebrate success and share secrets to career and business advancement. And, have fun doing it.
I am super excited because our next event on Friday, 5 May 2023 is a Celebrate Your Success and so we will have 5 incredible Guest Speakers.
Our first Guest Speaker is Holly Allday who is the Director of ILLUMINE OPS, helping resource industry leaders implement practical operational and leadership strategies for optimal performance.
With over 15 years of hands-on mining experience in operational management roles and a background in mining engineering, Holly has forged a varied career overseeing project delivery for multiple organisations spanning both underground and open pit mining operations, as well as leadership advisory roles.
Her joyful and celebratory demeanour reflects her belief in creating a lasting legacy within the resource industry through strategic thinking, finding win-win solutions, and inspiring others to embrace their purpose and shine their own light.
Our second Guest Speaker is Sam Allen-Rowlandson who is currently OD Manager for Roy Hill.
Sam has a 20+ year career in the Learning/Organisational Development arena predominantly in the global resource industry working for Roy Hill, BP, PTTEP, Clough and Subsea 7.
Sam is a transformational leader, coach, and mentor with a passion for supporting others to unleash their potential. Sam has experience in implementing learning, cultural/behavioural change, diversity, equity and inclusion, talent and succession initiatives. Sam has a strong focus on driving continuous improvement, collaboration and building high performing teams.
Our third Guest Speaker is Andrew Haythorpe who is is the Chairman of Allup Silica, CEO of ECR Minerals PLC and an NED of Tempest Minerals.
Andrew has over 30 years of experience in the resources and investments – a geologist with CRA, a Mining Analyst with Suncorp, County Natwest and Hartleys, and a fund Manager with Bankers Trust, which grew to manage over $40billion. Andrew was a top 12 rated 2 Gold Analyst and considered a global leader in mineral sands analysis.
Andrew has raised over $200m in junior companies, building Crescent Gold from an $8m explorer to a $250m gold producer and lead Michelago Resources to become a Chinese gold producer – creating the top performing ASX listed company that year.
Our fourth Guest Speaker is Vanessa Fettucia who is the HR & Finance Manager and Procurement Specialist at Midland Cement Materials.
Over a 15-year career in the construction industry, Vanessa has developed a diverse skillset from HR & finance functions, management oversight for operations and procurement specialist in commercial steel industry. Through leadership roles she enjoys the ability to create an environment that improve and encourage people to achieve their best.
At our Ambitious Leaders Network Event, Katie-Jeyn will be our Host, Deane Criddle will be our MC and each Guest Speaker will share their story and a Career Acceleration Power Tip to help you fast track your career or business.
Holly is going to present, ‘SHINE BRIGHTER everyday!’
Details

Date: Friday, 5 May 2023
Venue: The Westin Perth
Time: 6.00 PM to10.00 PM Perth Time
Investment: $30
Drinks: Tea, coffee, water will be provided and drinks may be purchased at the bar
Supper: A light supper will be provided.

Data Science and AI Week
2023-05-06 - 2023-05-12
The week will bring together a community of data scientists, technologists, educators, and business owners across Australasia to raise awareness about what data science is, network with other industry leaders, and share ideas with like-minded peers.
A number of separate initiatives will be taking place across the week, with events discussing everything from the latest in AI to how we can get more participation in STEM education.

Harnessing your feminine superpowers
2023-05-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Inspiration Source, 885 Beaufort Street, Inglewood, Western Australia, 6052, Australia
A half day masterclass for any woman serious about her life or career – leveraging your feminine edge as your superpower.

Drawing on the experiences of women who have built successful careers in a male dominated environment, we will explore what action you can take today (whilst the good work continues to achieve greater equality) – positively impacting your role in life and business for the benefit of your success.
Brought to you by Untitled & Co and Empowered by Design, during this half day interactive masterclass you will identify your own unique superpowers, learn practical insights and develop tools and strategies to find the balance that works for you.
Topics

Understanding and embracing feminine energy
Activating and harnessing your feminine superpower
Overcoming challenges to truly step into your power
Overcoming personal barriers such as imposter syndrome, limiting beliefs and self imposed excuses
Gender stereo-typing and unconscious bias
The importance of choice and removing control barriers to truly step into your power
The 5Cs of feminine attributes.

Masterclass Facilitators
Preetie Boler: A transformational leader, emotional intelligence practitioner, speaker & founder of Empowered by Design
Preetie is a vendor management specialist in the facilities management industry and business owner. She is a former lawyer with over 30 years combined legal and commercial experience in various corporate environments. In her professional career, Preetie is recognized for being the ‘chief problem solver’, an excellent negotiator, and commended for her approach in bringing out the best in people. As a certified emotional intelligence practitioner, Preetie helps her clients enhance emotionally intelligent behaviours and in doing so enables them to have fulfilling, successful careers.
Rebecca Beardsley: Speaker, facilitator, coach and founder of Untitled & Co
Rebecca works with people and organisations to help them grow and shine in life and business – powerfully and with purpose.
Rebecca is the founder of Untitled & Co – and has more than 25 years’ experience working with multinational firms, SMEs and entrepreneurs in her capacity as a BD & Marketing specialist. Uniquely integrating her skills, Rebecca helps her clients to launch, grow, flourish, thrive and diversify – setting their strategy, getting them known in their desired markets and building effective client relationships. With much lived experience in overcoming trauma and adversity, Rebecca also coaches women on how to embrace their life vision and pave the way to curate and achieve their life by design.
Morning tea and light lunch provided, with tea, coffee and water throughout the day.
**No refunds available.

Workshop: Presentation & Storytelling Skills for Tech Professionals
2023-05-08 08:00 - 11:00 | Curtin University
Engaging communication skills and persuasive content creation are arguably the most important parts of a good business presentation. They constitute invaluable tools that can help strengthen the messaging to your audience.
Led by an experienced trainer from Visagio, participants will learn how to:

understand the importance and mechanisms behind building good presentations.
determine the context: who the audience is, what is the setting, and how to draft an appropriate storyboard/ghost deck.
organise their ideas following the pyramid principle and how to build a captivating story following S-C-Q-A and A-F-I frameworks.
apply simple tips and tricks of how to make your content more aesthetically appealing – the dos and dont’s of formatting.

The trainers will be by your side the whole way to guide you through and provide feedback to help you improve.
REQUIREMENTS

Notebook/pen to make notes (laptop if you wish).
Arrive by 8.45am to allow set up.
Morning tea provided.
Free WiFi.

Register HERE

Science on the Swan Conference
2023-05-08 08:00 - 2023-05-10 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
In this conference we will highlight the key emerging strategic research strategies and partnerships underpinning and influencing the Western Australian medical health and research sector.
One of our partnerships is with the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, FHRI, which is the key mechanism by which the State Government funds health and medical research. This year SOTS 2023 will focus on the FHRI themes of Aboriginal and rural health, Burden of disease, COVID and long COVID, and Mental health. We will also feature some of the state-wide initiatives that WAHTN has been enabling, including Women’s Health Research, Mental Health Research and our nationally recognised Consumer and Community Involvement in research Program.
We welcome submission of abstracts from junior to senior health and medical researchers, consumers, policy makers and funders. In addition to being a forum for the presentation and discussion of the outstanding health and medical research being carried out across the State we will also have a number of national and international speakers and of course the conference provides an ideal opportunity to socialise, forge future collaborations and make friends.
The Conference will be from Monday 8 May 2023 – Wednesday 10 May 2023 at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Register HERE

Who is behind the Science on the Swan 2023 Conference?

Professor Ian Everall – WA Health Translation Network (Chair)
Dr Debra Turner – WA Health Translation Network
Dr Tanya Tuffrey – WA Health Translation Network
Deb Langridge – WA Health Translation Network
Professor Wieland Meyer – Curtin University
Professor SS Vasan – Department of Health
Professor Daniel Fatovich – East Metropolitan Health Services
Sharon Humphris – East Metropolitan Health Service
Dr Aron Chakera – North Metropolitan Health Service
Professor Romola Bucks – University of Western Australia
Associate Professor Elin Gray – Edith Cowan University
Anita John – WA Country Health Service
Hannah Vu – WA Health Translation Network
Justin Manuel – WA Country Health Service

Data Science & AI Week Launch – “The current and future impacts of AI on industry”
2023-05-08 11:30 - 13:00 | online
Data Science & AI Week (DSAIW) brings together a community of data scientists, technologists, visualisers, educators and more to raise awareness around data science, increase the uptake of data science training, projects and activity, and discuss trending topics and ideas.
To kick off DSAIW 2023 we are hosting a fantastic launch event where we’ll explore with three tech experts the current and future impacts of AI on industry.
Lunch & Networking Included.
Register HERE.

The Courage to Launch: How to Overcome Fear and Start Your Own Business
2023-05-08 12:00 - 13:30 | online
The Courage to Launch: How to Overcome Fear and Start Your Own Business is brought to you by the Skyrocket Startup Coaching Meetup. This interactive session is to be facilitated by Matt Ainsworth, an experienced entrepreneur and professionally trained executive coach who has successfully launched and grown their own businesses while living in Tokyo. As an executive coach, Matt currently supports other founders in building their own successful ventures both abroad in Japan and locally in Australia.
During this workshop, Matt will draw from his personal experiences as an entrepreneur and their professional background as an executive coach to provide participants with practical guidance on overcoming common fears and obstacles that prevent people from starting their own businesses. They will also provide valuable insights into the importance of developing a growth mindset, identifying strengths and weaknesses, and creating a strong and clear vision.
It can also benefit existing founders who are struggling with imposter syndrome, embracing risk and finding it difficult to take the next step.
This workshop will be insightful, and interactive and allow participants to be creative and share their own experiences. Matt will incorporate activities such as small group discussions, coaching exercises, and a Q&A session to encourage participation and collaboration.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have gained the knowledge and confidence they need to take the next step towards launching their own businesses. They will feel empowered and equipped with the tools to overcome fear, take risks, and build successful businesses.
Whether you’re just starting out with a small side hustle or looking to launch a larger venture, The Courage to Launch workshop will provide you with the support, guidance and tools you need to overcome your fears and start building your dream business, led by an experienced entrepreneur and executive coach.

Online Business Model Support
2023-05-09 08:00 - 17:00 | online
Would you like some written feedback on how your small business makes money, who your customers are and how you deliver value to them? Or, if you are only at the early idea stage for a potential business, are you looking for written feedback on potential customers and how you could make money?
Through the Australian Government’s Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program, Innovation Cluster are excited to share our new free online business model canvas template that anyone can complete in their own time and submit to us for feedback!
All you have to do is complete as much of the one-page template as you can by yourself, or make notes and ask us questions within each section if you aren’t sure what to write. Click submit and we will review and send you some written guidance on new ways to grow your business, attract customers and increase profitability!

Astronomy Data And Computing Services Showcase 2023
2023-05-09 09:00 - 16:30 | Curtin University
Astronomy Data And Computing Services Showcase 2023
The showcase will begin with a look back at the history and success of ADACS, and then move into a forward look at new opportunities and needs of the astronomy community. The showcase will be held in person in Perth, and online via WebEx.
The program includes a catered morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Attendees are invited to attend a tour of the Perth Observatory at the end of the day. The entire program is free of charge, including transport to and from the observatory. Spaces on the observatory are limited and must be booked via the registration form.
Preliminary schedule

Start
End
Event:
Description:

09:00
09:30
Welcome event

09:30
10:00
How ADACS supports astronomy
Supporting the astronomy community through software development, training, and supercomputing facilities.

10:00
10:30
Supporting ADACS
Current funding model for ADACS, project summary from AAL

10:30
10:45
Morning tea

10:45
11:00
Showcase training services
A review of ADACS training services

11:00
11:30
Showcase Swinburne based project
Hear an astronomer and software developer’s story of a successful project

11:30
12:00
Showcase Maquarie based project
Hear an astronomer and software developer’s story of a successful project

12:00
13:00
Lunch

13:00
13:30
Showcase Curtin based project
Hear an astronomer and software developer’s story of a successful project

13:30
13:45
Showcase ADACS HPC support
A review of the national support provided by ADACS

13:45
14:05
Exploring the legacy of ADACS

14:05
14:35
Afternoon tea

14:35
15:20
Exploring the future needs of the Astronomy community
Panel discussion

15:20
15:50
Exploring the future ADACS support
Future funding / support models for ADACS

15:50
16:15
Summary and closing remarks

16:15

End

17:30
22:30
Tour of Perth Observatory
Optional

22:30

Return to City

Midland Small Business Workshop – Surviving and Thriving
2023-05-09 09:30 - 11:30 | The Cafe Space – Ellenbrook Community Library, 90 Main St, Ellenbrook, Perth, Western Australia, 6069, Australia
Do you need help to brainstorm, describe and visualise how your business makes money, who your customers are and how you
deliver value to them?
Through the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia for Business Entrepreneurship Facilitator Program, in collaboration with Innovation Cluster, the City of Swan invites its registered small businesses to attend a free workshop with Peter Clarke and Ash Roberts to help your business survive and thrive!
Attendees will complete the Business Model Canvas, a one-page template to describe and visualise their business model into nine boxes that represent the core elements of a business.
Please join us if you are looking for support to grow your business, attract more customers and increase your profitability!

Consumer biometrics in food & beverage marketing at FIPWA
2023-05-09 12:30 - 15:00 | Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, Western Australia, 6181, Australia
Join Dr Chris Vas at the very first Technology Tuesday event free onsite at FIPWA with an interactive demonstration of consumer biometrics!
Dr Billy Sung and Stephen Gilmour will provide an overview of the market research capabilities of Metrix Consulting, specifically its innovative consumer biometric research capability.
The workshop will outline the different applications of consumer biometrics and neuroscience in food and food marketing research and will include a LIVE interactive demonstration covering the use of facial expression, eye tracking and brainwave in testing concepts, labelling and sensory attributes, packaging and much more!
Dr Billy Sung is the Head of Neuromarketing at Metrix Consulting and a Professor of Consumer Psychology and Neuroscience at the School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University. He specialises in consumer research, neuromarketing and consumer biometrics, consulting for many local, international, and multinational industry partners.
Stephen Gilmour is Senior Business Director at Metrix Consulting, with a 33-year career in Market Research – spanning CEO and directorial roles both agency and client-side across Australia and the UK. Stephen worked with numerous FMCG brands in Sydney during his six-year tenure between 2011 and 2017 – clients included Nivea, Unicharm and Nudie.
Entry is free but registrations are compulsory.
Finger food and refreshments will be provided.

Scaling up with SEAF: Unlocking value from shared data and analytics
2023-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Pawsey Supercomputing Centre, 1 Bryce Avenue, Kensington, Western Australia, 6151, Australia
Hosted by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute, Western Australian Marine Science Institution and Pawsey Supercomputing Centre.
Join us as we celebrate Data Science & AI Week 2023, bringing together end users, data scientists, technologists and more, to raise awareness of the value of shared biodiversity data and analytics.
Each year, a substantial amount of information on Western Australia’s biodiversity is collected by industry and government.
Unlocking latent value from data collection and curation means not just sharing data but developing crucial analytics to get the greatest value possible for proponents, regulators, traditional owners and the wider community.
The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) and the Western Australian Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) have formed a strong collaboration of senior stakeholders from industry, government, regulators and the science community.
The collaboration has built a data sharing culture, to improve an understanding of cumulative environmental impacts and better interpret and manage biodiversity information collected in Western Australia.
This event presents key achievements from the collaborative, digital journey and provides an overview of the proposed Shared Environmental Analytics Facility’s (SEAF) pilot project in Cockburn Sound and the next steps in developing analytical capabilities and products to unlock latent value for all stakeholders.

STEM In The City – Panel Discussion
2023-05-09 17:00 - 18:30 | Scitech, Western Australia, Australia
This will be the only parent & child event during Data Science & AI Week 2023 at Scitech. Ideal for students, parents and educators. This is a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders and learn about job and career outlook in the emerging data science/AI/technology sector. Bring your questions, join the discussion, engage with the panel of experts.

Join a industry leader, a professional data scientist, and a high school digitech teacher who mentors and prepares students aiming to enter the industry to get an insight into what it’s really like working in this industry.✔ What do data/AI/technology workers do? Who employs them?
✔ Do they do interesting and challenging work?
✔ What’s the best pathway to enter the data/AI/technology industry?
✔ How much do data/AI/technology workers earn?
✔ Will you enjoy working in the data/AI/technology industry?

This event is for:

Students contemplating pursuing a career in the technology industry (upper primary & secondary).
Parents/guardians providing careers advice for their children.
Educators and career practitioners who wants to expand their network with industry leaders in the data/AI/technology sector.

Important:

Concession tickets available for concession card holders, low income earners, students, etc. Please use the button below for more information.

DEADLINE: Qantas Regional Grants
2023-05-10 05:00 - 06:00 | online
The Qantas Regional Grants program is back, offering $10 million to help regional communities sustain brighter futures by providing financial, flight, and marketing support to charities, organisations, causes, projects and individuals over a five-year period.
Who can apply

Entry is open to Australian based individuals, not-for-profit community groups and organisations of any size, who are seeking funding to help enhance the lives of people in regional communities.
Charitable organisations must also be:

registered in Australia, and
endorsed as income tax exempt.

How to apply

We recommend that you take the time to thoughtfully complete your application and ensure all required sections are submitted.
Note:

Applications must be completed in full, as you won’t have the ability to save a draft copy, and return later to edit your answers and complete the submission.
You may wish to save a copy of your submission, as we’re unable to send a copy of your application via email once it’s been submitted.

If you experience any issues with applying, email the Qantas Regional Grants team.

Judging criteria

The Qantas Regional Grants judging panel will determine the successful applicants each year. Judges will examine all eligible entries and select applicants that they determine best meet the below criteria.

The extent to which the applicant directly services a regional community need and demonstrates a measurable socioeconomic impact.
The extent to which the applicant can maximise local community benefits in regional Australia with the Qantas Regional Grants Program funding.
The extent to which the project or activity will celebrate and highlight the work of the applicant and help boost the profile and strength of the applicant for the future; and
The ability of the applicant to demonstrate innovation in their project strategy, goals and mission, and how these align to improving their service offering and increasing regional impact.

Morning Startup
2023-05-10 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Morning Startup – Perth – where people talk about startups.
If you’re involved in a startup, or thinking about starting one, chances are you can learn from others that are doing and thinking the same.
Morning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game. We look forward to seeing you there!

CyberWest Summit
2023-05-10 08:00 - 2023-05-11 17:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
The WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub is excited to be delivering the second CyberWest Summit.
CyberWest Summit is WA’s flagship event providing cyber security education and awareness to key sectors and highlighting WA cyber security capabilities.
The conference will focus on developing systems, strategies, teams, businesses, start-ups, as Secure by Design – from the inception of a team, to developing a system, to creating a cyber security strategy for your business.
The conference will deliver three content streams: Critical Infrastructure & Supply Chain Cyber Uplift, Securing Local & State Government, and Cyber Skills & Education ​Pathways.
Key Objectives of CyberWest Summit 2023 include:

Cyber security awareness and education
Showcasing WA capability
Connecting local, national and international cyber security community
Thought leadership on cutting edge cyber issues
Networking with IT, cyber professionals
Trade & Investment from ASEAN and Quad partners. ​

Research Networking Tea – Applications of software as service
2023-05-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Curtin University
Research Networking Tea – Applications of software as service
Join us at the Curtin Institute for Computation (CIC) for our Research Networking Tea
The aim of this event is to foster collaboration and interdisciplinary research in the digital innovation space, including data science, high-performance computing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The Research Networking Tea aids researchers in better understanding the diverse applications of data science and computation through examples given by CIC collaborators.
Date: Wednesday, 10th May 2023
Time: 11:00am to 12:00pm
Location: CIC, Curtin University Bentley Campus, Building 216, Level 2, ICP Collab Area
Tickets: Free (spaces are limited)
Registration: Please register your ticket at Eventbrite
Cancellations: Due to the high demand for tickets, please email us if you need to cancel.
Ticket Holders who do not cancel their tickets will be unable to attend future CIC events.
Contact: Blaine Campbell for any queries

Innovate Australia: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovation Summit
2023-05-10 13:30 - 17:00 | Co.Lab by Liberty, Level 8/125 Murray St, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Explore the World of AI, Machine Learning, and ChatGPT. Learn and Engage with a Diverse Panel of AI Professionals and Advocates.
Embrace the future at Innovate Australia’s AI Innovation Summit, an insightful free public event that connects AI enthusiasts, professionals, and experts from diverse fields. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of artificial intelligence as we explore cutting-edge developments, share ideas, and discuss the latest trends. With an expected larger turnout for this highly relevant and engaging topic, seize this unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with like-minded individuals, and learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry, all while deepening your understanding of the ethical and social implications of AI technologies.
🎤 Our MC/Moderator:

🔹 Peter Kasprzak, Chairman, Innovate Australia
As 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.

🎙️ Our Presenters:

🔹 Sean Driver, Director, Perth Machine Learning Group
Sean Driver, an accomplished data scientist and machine learning specialist, serves as the Director of the Perth Machine Learning Group. With a keen interest in fostering community engagement and collaboration, Sean actively promotes research and development in AI and machine learning. He emphasizes the significance of ethical considerations in the field, striving to create a responsible AI ecosystem that supports innovation while addressing societal concerns.

🔹 Schellie-Jayne Price, Partner at Stirling & Rose
Schellie-Jayne Price is a Partner at Stirling & Rose, a firm specializing in strategy, innovation, and leadership. With a strong data analytics and digital transformation background, Schellie-Jayne is passionate about driving innovation through AI and machine learning. Her expertise in leveraging technology for business success and her commitment to ethical AI practices make her a valuable voice in the industry.

🔹 Andrew Cooke, Director, Growth & Profit Solutions
Andrew Cooke, a seasoned strategist and business growth expert, brings over 30 years of experience. As the Director of Growth & Profit Solutions, he collaborates with organizations to harness AI and machine learning for accelerated growth and enhanced profitability. Andrew’s deep understanding of the AI landscape allows him to emphasize the importance of ethical technology while guiding businesses towards achieving their goals.

🔹 Sarada Lee, Co-Founder and Principal Data Scientist, Perth Machine Learning Group
Sarada Lee, Co-Founder and Principal Data Scientist at Perth Machine Learning Group is a seasoned data science and machine learning professional. With her experience in developing and implementing AI solutions across various industries, Sarada is dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment for AI research and innovation. Her emphasis on ethical and responsible AI practices underscores her commitment to creating a sustainable AI ecosystem.

🔹 Peter Van Der Made, Founder and CTO, BrainChip Holdings Limited
Peter Van Der Made, a visionary in AI and neural networks, has an impressive tech career spanning over four decades. As the Founder and CTO of BrainChip Holdings Limited, Peter leads the charge in developing innovative AI solutions that address global challenges. His commitment to responsible AI practices ensures the technology benefits society while minimizing potential risks.

The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Peter Kasprzak, Chairman of Innovate Australia.

The Courage to Launch: How to Overcome Fear and Start Your Own Business (Evening Session)
2023-05-10 17:30 - 19:00 | online

Lean Startup Regulars: Getting On with Customer Development!
2023-05-10 18:00 - 19:30
This “Getting On” meeting is for founders (and potential founders) who understand the Lean Startup with Customer Development approach (and have preferably attended one of the “Getting Started” meetings). It’s about supporting founders taking a Lean Startup with Customer Development approach for their startups.
Hello Perth Founders and Friends (aka Perth Starters),
Have you got a great startup idea? Or have you already started a new business and it’s not going so well? Don’t waste any more time or money on building an app or product, getting PR, or even marketing. Come along to Lean Startup Perth and we’ll help you find a successful business!
Customer Development is the Lean Startup process to organise the search for a business model. The core process behind Customer Development consists of using the hypothesis-build-measure-learn loop to find and validate a scalable, repeatable and viable business model.
