Circular Economy for a Sustainable Future
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Murdoch University, Australia
Towards a Circular Economy: Rethinking Waste, Resources and Innovation
Join UNAA (WA) for an engaging event exploring how Western Australia can transition to a circular economy. Hear from industry leaders, innovators, and community changemakers who are reimagining systems of production and consumption to reduce waste, regenerate natural systems, and build a more sustainable future.
This event aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, in particular: SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 – Climate Action, and SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
The event will be addressed by prominent voices in sustainability who have vested interest in the advancement of environmental goals and creating more sustainable cities.
All proceeds go towards supporting UNAA WA’s Environment Committee’s work to promote awareness and action towards reaching UN SDGs, raising the visibility of worthy organisations and individuals committed to the cause.

SBA Small Business Awards 2025
2025-09-05 18:00 - 23:00 | Rendezvous Hotel, 148 The Esplanade, Scarborough, WA, 6019, Australia
Join for the SBA Small Business Awards 2025 – a night dedicated to honouring the businesses that drive innovation, growth, and resilience.
More than just an event, it’s a platform to recognise the achievements and impact of small and local businesses, appreciate their hard work, dedication, and generosity, and celebrate their success and contributions to our community.

CRC-P Round 18 Information Session
2025-09-08 11:00 - 12:30 | online, Australia
Join us for an informative online session to get all the info you need to maximise your chances of winning a CRC-P grant.

The CRC-P grants are highly competive and there have been significant changes between Round 17 and 18. This online information session will give you the tools you need to maximise your chance of success. The session is presented in partnership with the Department of Industry, Science, and Resources and gemaker.
CRC-P grants support industry-led collaboration with short term (up to three years) matched funding of up to $3 million to develop innovative technologies, products, and services. Projects must:

develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes
benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
include education and training activities

Round 18 of the CRC-P grants scheme is now open and closes on 7 October 2025, 5:00pm AEDT.

Get Investment Ready Webinar
2025-09-08 16:00 - 17:30 | online, Australia
For startup founders, small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to learn about raising capital from angel (early stage) investors.
Join Tash Teakle and Amy Carter-James for this interactive online workshop taking you through different types of investors and what they look for, various pitch types and structures, along with common mistakes and tips for capital fundraising.
Tash is an experienced early stage investor who has helped multiple startups through her Innovation Cluster and AgriStart businesses focusing on agtech, sustainable industries, business strategy, and regional innovation. She was on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year Awards for over 6 years, along with being the co-founder of co-working space The Set and having multiple board roles including Chair for Busselton Jetty Inc.
Amy is a startup founder who founded a multi-award-winning social enterprise in Mozambique, lifting thousands of people out of poverty while creating one of the world’s top sustainable tourism businesses. She is now co-founder of Raaise, an online fundraising copilot with powerful workflows and tools to streamline a fundraise along with investor matching to maximise chances of success for startups driving planet-positive solutions.
Brought to you with thanks to the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification’s New Industries Fund X-TEND WA Program

StudyPerth - Pitch to Purpose: Grand Final Pitch Night
2025-09-08 17:00 - 19:30 | StudyPerth Student Hub, 555 Wellington Street, Perth, Australia
Join StudyPerth for their Pitch to Purpose: Grand Final Pitch Night, where international students and recent graduates pitch their skills, vision, and potential directly to WA businesses and recruiters.

This event offers a unique opportunity to meet highly skilled, job-ready international students and graduates across various fields, including IT, Data Science, Finance, HR, Marketing, Geoscience, Engineering, Law, and more.
Please complete this RSVP form to secure your spot. Numbers are limited.

Centurion’s Green Milestone: Off-Grid Battery Electric Trucks in Action
2025-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Centurion, 1300 Abernethy Road, Perth Airport, WA, 6105, Australia
Come see Centurion’s latest off-grid battery electric trucks in action at our Green Milestone event – it’s going to be electrifying!

Join AIE at Centurion for an exciting showcase of off-grid battery electric trucks revolutionizing the transportation industry. Witness these eco-friendly vehicles in action and learn about the future of sustainable transportation. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to see cutting-edge technology in motion!
Centurion is proud to announce a major milestone in sustainable transport — the commissioning of its South charging site at Perth Airport, bringing our full fleet of 30 Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 Battery Electric Trucks into operation.
This $36 million project, delivered in partnership with ARENA, Daimler Truck, Cape Dunstans, Switch Batteries, and bp Australia, is Australia’s first fully off-grid, renewable-powered truck fleet. Supported by 4.4MW of rooftop solar, 10.3MWh of battery storage, and 15 dual-port fast and slow chargers, the project demonstrates how industry collaboration, renewable energy, and innovation can create a greener, more resilient future for freight and logistics.

An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
An introduction to Australian Government procurement for suppliers workshop. This session is intended as an introductory session to help potential suppliers understand how to participate in Australian Government procurement and contracting opportunities.
What you’ll learn:

Why you may want to sell to the Australian Government
What the Australian Government buys and how
Procurement methods and industry engagement
How to start the process to sell
Responding to an approach to market
What to expect if you win a contract
What to expect if you don’t win a contract

Building your best tender response workshop. This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission.
What you’ll learn:

A brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
How Australian Government organisations approach the market
Best practices for responding to an approach to market
Tender writing tips and key elements for a successful response
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

The sessions will run for approximately 60 minutes, including time for Q&A.

Applying to register your R&D activities
2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:30 | online, Australia
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources holds regular information sessions and forums to help build understanding about the R&D Tax Incentive (R&DTI).

Co-hosted by the department and the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), information sessions enable you to apply for the R&DTI with confidence. With live guidance from program specialists, get practical resources on program requirements including assessing eligibility, planning, applying and record-keeping.
Designed for:

companies preparing to apply or seeking more program information.

What you will learn:

understanding the differences between applying, registration and eligibility
insights from the experience of registration team members
common issues seen in applications and how to avoid them
the information needed in records and evidence to support your application
practical tips for completing your application effectively
where to get support and further resources.

Format:

1-hour interactive presentation

Purpose Ventures: Student Seminar with Derek Gerrard
2025-09-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Mannkal Economic Education Foundation, 31 Hood Street, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
Join as Derek Gerrard discusses entrepreneurship and innovation and Purpose Ventures.
Derek Gerrard is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with over 25 years of experience in the tech startup ecosystem. As the Founder of Purpose Ventures, a Perth-based venture capital fund, Derek is dedicated to backing purpose-driven founders and helping them scale companies that create meaningful, global impact. From Pre-Seed to Series B, he seeks out ambitious founders chasing their life cause, those who are bold enough to build globally significant businesses with purpose at their core.

2025 HARVEST Agtech Innovation Showcase & Pitch Night
2025-09-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Burswood on Swan, 1 Camfield Dr, Burswood, WA, 6100, Australia
This Agtech Innovation Showcase & Pitch Night is an expo style networking event featuring the latest businesses looking to innovate in the Agtech industry. These start-ups and SME’s will have their innovations on display and pitch for investment opportunities.
The businesses have all been participants in the HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program. HARVEST is WA’s leading business development program for businesses looking to innovate in the Agtech industry.
2025 HARVEST Agtech Innovation Showcase & Pitch Night

How to Build, Launch & Monetise an App Live in 30 Minutes with AI
2025-09-10 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Carl Maiorana
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.
Three years ago, it would cost $50-100k and a team of 36 people to create a SaaS MVP. Today, with the power of AI, an

Blak Angels Investor Network Breakfast
2025-09-10 08:00 - 10:30 | The Shoe Bar and Cafe, 376-420 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Blak Angels Investment Network Breakfast – Connecting Captial with First Nations Innovation
An exclusive breakfast bringing together First Nations startup founders and investors to build powerful connections and drive Indigenous-led innovation.
Hear from Blak Angels investment Network and exceptional Indigenous founders as they share insights, opportunities, and success stories. Discover new partnerships, exchange ideas, and accelerate investment in First Nations businesses.
Speakers

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC – Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley
Jahna Cedar OAM – Cedar Consulting Enterprises; Co-Chair, First Nations X
Gordon Cole – Chairperson, Noongar Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Sam Edgar – Founder, Kaarli; NAIDOC Business of the Year, NAIDOC Awards 2025
Jasmin Kadic – Managing Director, Benang Infrastructure
Kent Matla – Chair, Australian Innovation Management Institute; Board Director, First Nations X

This event is presented in collaboration between the Black Angels Investment Network and First Nations X, with generous support from the New Industries Fund, Department of Energy & Economic Diversification.

AARP Networking Event
2025-09-10 08:00 - 11:00 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, Australia
The Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) is a world-leading collaborative innovation hub and Australia’s largest test and development site supporting the advancement of automation, robotics, remote operations and zero emissions technologies globally.
As a leading global destination for technology trailblazers, the AARP’s state-of-the-art facilities provide large corporates, small to medium enterprises and startups access to multi-purpose and multi-use test beds for testing and development of robotics and autonomous equipment to accelerate technology development in real-world conditions, without the obstacles of accessing a production environment.
Each month the AARP hosts exciting events designed to connect the robotics and automation ecosystem, share insights, and explore the latest in robotics technology.

Industry Tour of the Western Trade Coast - Tour, Talk and Lunch
2025-09-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Gary Holland Centre, 19 Kent Street, Rockingham, WA, 6168, Australia
The Western Trade Coast Industry Tour, offers timely insights into WA’s evolving industrial and energy landscape.
Held alongside the 24th Energy in Western Australia Conference, this tour aligns with the broader theme of Progressing WA’s Energy Economy with Confidence & Pace. It’s a practical opportunity to explore how strategic precincts shape the state’s energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing future.
This half-day tour provides a grounded overview of the Western Trade Coast, one of WA’s most important industrial corridors. Participants will visit key locations such as the Australian Marine Complex, Westport, and emerging clean energy hubs.
Tour Highlights:

Australian Marine Complex, Henderson – Defence, shipbuilding, and AUKUS
Kwinana & Rockingham Industrial Areas – Energy and industry in transition
Latitude 32 – Land supply and logistics integration
Westport – Perth’s next-generation port development
Energy & Renewables – Hydrogen, battery materials, and future industries
Infrastructure Pipeline – Road, rail, and planning updates
Live Q&A on board – Engage with industry commentators throughout the journey

Designed for professionals across infrastructure, energy, logistics, and government, the tour offers insight, connection, and real-time context.

INVESTinWA | Investing in Innovation Seminar | Bunbury
2025-09-10 09:30 - 15:30 | Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 15 Stirling Street, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, Australia
In collaboration with the South West Angels and supported by the Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI), INVESTinWA is proud to present a unique seminar on best practices and opportunities in innovation investing.
Free to attend and includes a light networking lunch, this seminar will help you understand why innovation matters, who is driving innovation, and where the investment opportunities lie.

Hear from industry practitioners in innovation investing, specialists in finance and tax considerations and legal agreement issues.
Understand why innovation matters, who is innovating and the opportunities in innovation investing.
Assess your own strengths, gaps, And preferences to start building your own individual investment thesis as a guard rail to guide your choices – where you wish to get your share in WA’s innovation.

WA BioCheers with Orthocell
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Fraser’s Kings Park, 60 Fraser Avenue, Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
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.

Clean Energy Council: Perth Member Mixer
2025-09-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
Join colleagues for an evening of engaging discussion and high-quality networking at the Clean Energy Council’s Perth Member Mixer.
Open to members and non-members alike, this event offers a valuable opportunity to foster collaboration, share knowledge and strengthen connections with peers from across Western Australia’s clean energy industry.

24th Energy in Western Australia Conference
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-12 17:00 | The Ritz Carlton, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
The Energy in WA Conference has been the State’s premier energy event since 1996. Proudly hosted by the Australian Institute of Energy (Perth branch) and Energy Policy WA (Government of Western Australia), this highly popular conference is organised by the local energy industry for the local energy industry.

Learn more HERE

Reverse Industry Pitches & Student Elevator Pitch Competition
2025-09-11 17:00 - 21:00 | online, Australia
​Tin Alley Ventures’ and Nucleate Australia invite you on September 11th to join the Reverse Pitch & Elevator Pitch Competition.
​What do investors actually want to fund in early-stage biotech? What wild ideas are students keeping to themselves?
​Hear directly from investors, incubators, and industry leaders pitching their unmet needs.
Event will take place at Melbourne Connect in Victoria but will be live streamed for interstate attendees.

2025 WA Energy Awards Gala Dinner
2025-09-11 18:00 - 23:00 | Fraser’s Restaurant, 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, 6005, Australia
The AIE Perth and the City of Perth are proud to host the 2025 WA Energy Awards as part of the 24th Energy in WA Conference.
This event is proudly brought to you by the Perth Branch of the Australian Institute of Energy and the City of Perth, and supported by Women in Energy (WiE) and Young Energy Professionals (YEP) Perth.
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The WA Energy Awards celebrates the efforts of employees and companies in the energy sector. These Awards recognise the importance of sharing innovation, best practice, continuous improvement and celebrating the successes of employees and initiatives.

From Vision to Reality: Making Decarbonisation Happen
2025-09-12 07:00 - 08:45 | The Ritz Carlton, 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Join Young Energy Professionals and Women in Energy Perth for breakfast on Day 2 of the 24th Energy in Western Australia Conference.
Engage in a panel discussion that talks through the practical drivers of project success – from building early alignment to responding to unexpected risks. Panelists will share what they’ve learned from both wins and setbacks, helping attendees understand what really matters when it comes to turning decarbonisation ambition into results.

RKCC Mineral Resources Regional Business Awards
2025-09-13 18:30 - 23:30 | Gary Holland Centre, 19 Kent Street, Rockingham, WA, 6168, Australia
The 2025 RKCC Mineral Resources Regional Business awards paid tribute to a number of businesses working, trading and buying locally within the Rockingham and Kwinana region. This premier event is designed to celebrate local business success, highlight business efforts, recognise performance and innovative achievements personally and professionally throughout the year.
Learn more and register here

Webinar: The Digital Mine Plan
2025-09-15 12:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
The mining sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by automation, digital systems, AI and sustainability.
Join on Monday 15 September to continue with The Digital Mine Plan. This session explores how advanced digital technologies are shaping the way mines are designed, optimised, and developed before operations even begin.
Webinar Details: Monday 15 September 2025 | 2:00PM AEST
Webinar: The Digital Mine Plan

More Mining Innovation Across the Lifecycle Series Events

Webinar: The Intelligent Mine – Monday 24 November 2025
Webinar: The Smart Processing Mine – Monday 9 February 2026
Webinar: The Mine Beyond Operations – Monday 30 March 2026
Webinar: The Reimagined Mine – Monday 15 June 2026

WA-Japan Conversation Series: Accelerating WA's AI ambitions
2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:30 | KPMG, 235 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
The Australia-Japan Business Council (AJBCWA) is delighted to host Hon. Stephen Dawson, Minister for Science & Innovation.
Minister Dawson will be sharing his unique insights into the WA Government’s vision and strategy for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Additionally, Minister Dawson will discuss opportunities for WA in Japan’s quest to become the world’s most AI-friendly country.
Proudly supported by professional services firm KPMG, this unique and timely networking event is a can’t miss for Perth’s business community.

Building your best tender response workshop
2025-09-16 09:00 - 10:00 | online, Australia
This session will provide businesses with practical steps for developing stronger tender responses and build their understanding of the process for lodging a tender submission.
What you’ll learn:

a brief overview of the Commonwealth Procurement Framework
how Australian Government organisations approach the market
best practices for responding to an approach to market
tender writing tips and key elements for a successful response
common pitfalls and how to avoid them.

Exploring Automation Pathways for the Grains Industry
2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
Join for an engaging panel discussion as part of the GRDC Grain Automate Project, where we explore how the grains industry can accelerate its journey toward automation.
GRDC’s Vision: To empower 80% of Australian grain growers with the knowledge, skills, data, infrastructure, and governance needed to successfully integrate autonomous field-based agricultural machines into their farming systems.
Seminar Focus: To help achieve this ambitious goal, the following questions will be asked:What can the grains industry learn from other sectors that have successfully adopted automation? What challenges did they face – and how do those compare to the hurdles in grains? How can their experiences inform the grains sector on their pathway to increased automation?
This is a unique opportunity to hear from experts across industries, on how we can shape the future of more autonomous grains farming in Australia.
Who Should Attend: Growers, agronomists, researchers, tech developers, and anyone interested in the future of agricultural automation.

BHP Xplor Online Information Session
2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 | online, Australia
Funding for early-stage exploration is a huge challenge for the mining sector, which is facing a severe discovery deficit at precisely the time we need to find more metals to feed the energy transition.
BHP’s answer to this acute challenge is BHP Xplor, a global accelerator program targeting innovative, early-stage mineral exploration companies looking for the critical resources necessary to drive the energy transition.
To learn more about BHP Xplor join this free-to-attend webinar.

ASME Webinar: Clinician by Day, Startup by Night
2025-09-16 17:30 - 19:00 | online, Australia
Hear from clinicians balancing healthcare work with entrepreneurship

📅 Tuesday 16th September 2025
🕕 7.30pm – 9.00pm AEST

EduFest WA 2025
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-18 17:00 | The Bloom Centre for Youth Innovation, 2 Park Road, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Explore the Changing Landscape of Education with EduFest WA.
As a leading West Australian education conference, EduFest WA has been designed to empower educators as they develop a culture of innovation in their school communities, fostering a new generation of creative problem solvers and critical thinkers who are ready to tackle the challenges of the future.
Through workshops, seminars, and hands-on activities, EduFest WA attendees will have the chance to learn from industry leaders and experts, as well as collaborate and network with other educators. EduFest WA is a unique opportunity for educators to enhance their knowledge and understanding of intrapreneurship, innovation, design thinking, and entrepreneurship education, enabling them to teach these 21st-century skills with confidence.

Regenerative Food Systems Conference
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-18 17:30 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
The Regenerative Food Systems Conference will showcase how change within the food and agricultural systems can help address pressing environmental and societal issues by adopting a regenerative approach. Brought to you by Western Australia’s leading advocate of regenerative agriculture, RegenWA Ltd. To address the pressing challenges facing our agriculture and food systems today, while identifying the key changes needed to transform our food systems for a sustainable and healthier future.
Participants will gain insights from real-world, evidence-based strategies to build food systems that are profitable, environmentally sustainable, and deliver quality food. From scientific advances to grassroots solutions, delegates will explore ways to tackle the interconnected challenges of food production, environmental health, and social equity.
The conference will equip participants with actionable knowledge, tools, and valuable connections to drive change to restore land, strengthen communities, and transform the systems that support and depend on farming.
Join us for this dynamic, interdisciplinary event where we will work together to develop actionable solutions that regenerate our food systems, improve human well-being, and build a more sustainable, healthy food future for all.
Regenerative Food Systems Conference
