BHP Xplor Online Information Session
2025-09-16 16:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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

Engineering Ocean Solutions
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | Western Australia, WA, Australia
Engineering Ocean Solutions (EOS) is the premier annual festival that attracts engineers, innovators, researchers and leaders who are engineering solutions to ocean-related challenges.
The 3 days of programming includes site study tours, conference, keynote presentations, panel discussions, exhibits, pitches, innovation challenges and social events.
EOS provides the ideal opportunity for collaboration on pre-commercial technologies, cross-sector collaboration and innovations in design, manufacturing and operations.

INVESTinWA | Investing in Innovation Seminar | Geraldton
2025-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, 20 Gregory Street, Geraldton, WA, 6530, Australia
In collaboration with the Mid West Development Commission, 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.

Recipe for Success: From Curtin to Canva to Clove – Fireside Chat with Anna Guerreo
2025-09-17 12:15 - 13:15 | Curtin University, Australia
From Curtin to Canva to Clove: @Anna Guerrero’s high-growth startup journey
Join Curtin alumna Anna Guerrero for a candid fireside chat on her career path—from being one of Canva’s first hires, to progressing to a VP role, and now co-founding the AI-powered recipe and meal-planning app Clove.kitchen, backed by $4.15M in funding. Don’t miss this chance to hear Anna’s story, ask questions and connect with the Curtin Entrepreneurs community.
Wednesday 17 September | 12:15–1.15pm
Ken Hall Lecture Theatre, Curtin Bentley
Learn more and register here

Battery Breakthrough Initiative - Launch Webinar 2
2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00 | online, Australia
The $500 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative (BBI) has been announced, a Budget measure announced by the Australian Government in May 2024 and a central part of the National Battery Strategy also released in May.
BBI aims to enhance Australia’s battery manufacturing capability and commercialise battery manufacturing processes and technologies. BBI is a $500 million funding program to support and grow battery manufacturing in Australia.
ARENA will deliver the program and has designed the guidelines in consultation with the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR) following consultation with industry and other stakeholders.

IICA Bunbury Technology Expo 2025
2025-09-17 14:00 - 18:30 | Regional Entertainment Centre, 2 Blair St, Bunbury, WA, Australia
Come find out the latest solutions and innovations from over 30+ exhibitors, including event sponsors.
As industries transform under the influence of emerging trends and technological innovations, professionals are challenged to stay ahead by adopting cutting-edge solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and prioritising sustainability. The Expo addresses these evolving demands, offering a comprehensive look at the latest advancements in control, measurement, automation, and robotics, with opportunities to explore:

Efficient Operations: Discover tools and systems designed to optimise processes, reduce downtime, and enhance productivity.
Automation & Robotics: Learn about advancements in automation and robotics and how they’re driving smarter, more adaptable operations.
Safety Standards & Practices: Understand the latest safety protocols and solutions for working with cutting-edge technologies in industrial environments.
Sustainability and Digitalisation: Explore innovations that enable sustainable practices through digital transformation and energy-efficient solutions.
Measurement and Control: See how precision measurement and control systems are being used to improve quality and operational outcomes.

Webinar: Blue Economy Symposium (OMAE 2025 Vancouver)
2025-09-17 16:00 - 17:30 | online, Australia
The Blue Economy Symposium is an event focused on the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic development, often featuring research and discussions on topics such as aquaculture, renewable energy, and offshore technology. The Blue Economy Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) has been actively involved in organising and hosting these symposia, including those held as part of OMAE (International Conference on Ocean, Offshore, and Arctic Engineering).
This webinar will highlight five presentations from the Blue Economy Symposium in Vancouver, Canada, held at OMAE2025, providing an opportunity to hear high-quality research and gain insights from industry leaders on the current and future directions of the Blue Economy.
Facilitated by Prof Chien Ming Wang and Dr Yunil Chu, The University of Queensland/Blue Economy CRC . Followed by Q&A.
Read more and register

Emergence Creative Collision
2025-09-18 08:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | Margaret River HEART, 47 Walcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA, 6285, Australia
This evolution of Emergence Creative will weave together a half-day series of workshops and events around investment, start-ups and tech with day two being an impactful full-day of Emergence Creative conference-style programming with a focus on creativity colliding with tech, innovation and sustainability.
What to expect:
The event will feature keynote presentations, panels, workshops and networking opportunities exploring how design, storytelling, digital innovation and cultural practice can address some of today’s most pressing challenges.
Attendees will engage with experts, build knowledge and capacity, and identify clear priorities for skills development. The conference provides accessible pathways to industry knowledge and networks, practical skills development aimed at sustainable career building and panels exploring the challenges creatives face in generating income and building audiences .
More details on official website

SERD Information Session
2025-09-18 08:30 - 09:30 | online, Australia
Consultation for the Strategic Examination of Research and Development (R&D) had strong engagement from stakeholders across Australia.
The Australian Government appointed a panel of experts to complete a strategic examination of Australia’s R&D system. Issue papers have been released following the receipt of submissions. Join this information session, led by members of the SERD expert panel on Thursday 18 September.

Future proofing the planet - Careers powering the energy transition
2025-09-18 09:45 - 10:30 | online, Australia
Whether you’re a student mapping your path, an educator guiding future change makers, or someone curious about a meaningful STEM career, this is your chance to explore how science and engineering are creating a better world — and how you can be part of it.
Key topics:

Explore the critical technologies driving the shift to net zero – and the STEM skills needed to lead it.
Hear firsthand from experts shaping Australia’s energy future in engineering, science, and technology fields.
Learn how your future career can help power a cleaner, fairer and more sustainable planet.

Discover Engage Connect @ UWA Data Institute Research Bytes
2025-09-18 13:50 - 17:00 | UWA Oceans Institute, Fairway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
Join us as UWA researchers share the latest developments across data-driven science, engineering, health, and the humanities. This is your chance to see how UWA researchers are tackling complex challenges, building cross-disciplinary collaborations, and creating new opportunities for industry engagement.

With speakers ranging from early-career researchers and field-leading academics, this Research Bytes session offers a front-row seat to some of the most exciting data-driven research happening in WA. This is a great opportunity for industry, academia and the community to better understand where data meets impact – this is a session you won’t want to miss.

Engineers Australia: Empowering the energy transition digitally
2025-09-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Engineers Australia, 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia
Join industry peers and innovators to discover how digitisation is unlocking new levels of efficiency, resilience, and sustainability across the utility sector.
From accelerating renewables integration to optimising grid performance, explore real-world strategies powering the next generation of energy infrastructure. Through real-life case studies and solution deep dives, you’ll see how utilities are transforming their planning, design, and construction workflows using cutting-edge technologies. This series will showcase powerful tools like MicroStation for precision design, PLS for transmission planning, OpenUtilities Designer for network modelling, Substation for intelligent electrical design, and Cesium for immersive 3D geospatial visualisation, along with many more solutions designed to drive smarter, faster, and more sustainable energy infrastructure delivery.
This event is designed specifically for designers, construction professionals, and asset owners working across the energy and utilities sector.
You do not need to be an Engineers Australia member to attend.

Cyber Connect
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:30 | The Globe, 495/497 Wellington Street, PERTH, WA, 6000, Australia
A monthly cyber security leaders’ forum to discuss critical challenges, share insights, and find collaborative solutions.
Cyber Connect is the ultimate platform for fostering collaboration, addressing critical challenges, and sharing invaluable insights across organizations. Each month, we explore a new cybersecurity challenge , allowing thought leaders to engage and innovate.

WA Health Hackathon 2025
2025-09-19 08:00 - 2025-09-21 17:00 | Curtin University, Australia
Collaborate with other innovators at this year’s Health Hackathon to create real-world solutions that’ll transform WA’s healthcare system.
Are you ready to make a real impact on Western Australia’s healthcare system? The WA Health Hackathon 2025—presented by the WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH) in partnership with the Department of Health and key industry stakeholders—is your opportunity to turn groundbreaking ideas into action.
This event brings together innovators and AI enthusiasts to tackle pressing challenges across our healthcare system. Armed with synthetic data and guided by expert mentors, participants will collaborate on real-world problems—developing prototypes that have the potential to transform patient care and operational efficiency.
Whether you’re a student, developer, data scientist, healthcare professional, or creative thinker, this hackathon offers the perfect chance to apply your skills for meaningful change. Plus, compete for exciting prizes and ongoing support to scale your solution beyond the event.
Learn more and register here

DDD Perth 2025
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
A one day, fully inclusive, approachable and affordable tech conference for everyone.

DDD Perth is Perth’s largest community run conference for the tech community.
The goal of the organisers is to create an approachable event that appeals to the whole community, especially people that don’t normally get to attend or speak at conferences. DDD Perth is not just for developers, but for all professionals in the software industry.

AI Horizons – Conversations with Australia’s leading and emerging researchers
2025-09-22 09:00 - 10:00 | online, Australia
Join ATSE for AI Horizons, a dynamic event that brings together Australia’s most established artificial intelligence researchers and the next generation of innovators. This unique gathering is designed to spark meaningful conversations, foster collaboration, and showcase the depth and diversity of AI talent across the country.
From cutting-edge developments in machine learning and robotics to ethical frameworks and real-world applications, AI Horizons highlights the breadth of research shaping the future of AI. Attendees will experience a series of engaging panel discussions, live demonstrations, and networking opportunities that bridge academia, industry, and policy.
This event is a celebration of Australia’s growing influence in the global AI landscape. It provides a platform for emerging voices to share their work alongside renowned experts, creating a vibrant space for knowledge exchange and inspiration. Whether you’re a researcher, student, technologist, or simply curious about the future of AI, AI Horizons offers a front-row seat to the ideas and people driving innovation forward.

MRIWA Research Showcase 2025
2025-09-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
Join the Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) to discuss the current Western Australian mining landscape, related MRIWA research projects and government initiatives, and considered pathways to innovation and commercialisation including applied outcomes and venture capital funding.
This year MRIWA will be merging this event with their annual PhD Student Showcase so you can get a taste of the upcoming exciting research.

Keynotes, in depth research presentations and interactive panels will make for a dynamic day telling the story of how the minerals research sector is responding to Western Australia’s global-scale investments in battery chemical and rare earth refineries.
Learn more and register: MRIWA Research Showcase 2025

Student Post Graduate Commercialisation Workshop
2025-09-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Perth CBD, Australia
This one-day, intensive workshop is designed to guide you through the essential aspects of research commercialisation, from protecting intellectual property to partnering with industry and other commercialisation experts.
Gain valuable insights and a clearer view of the commercial potential of your research. Plus, it’s free for research higher degree students!

Perth Circular Economy Precincts Accelerator
2025-09-23 09:30 - 13:30 | Aurecon, Level 5/863 Hay St, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Circular Australia and Aurecon are delighted to invite you to their 3rd Circular Economy Precincts Accelerators taking place in Perth. Join this deep dive workshop on activating circular economy outcomes in both existing and future precincts.
This program is for industry, local government and government agency practitioners wanting to:

Implement circular economy hubs and precincts.
Overcome challenges in activating precincts and applying the circular economy framework to business practices.
Understand the benefits of circular economy to communities and supply chains.
Support businesses in the economic transition to Net Zero and zero waste.
Gain insights into future business models, policy and funding opportunities that support circular precincts implementation.

No. You DON'T Need Money for Your Startup! (Seriously)
2025-09-24 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Morning Startup
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.
Think you need a pile of VC cash to get your startup off the ground? Think again. Join us for a refreshing and practical panel discussion featuring

BHP Xplor Information Session & Breakfast
2025-09-24 08:00 - 10:00 | The Westin, 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
BHP invites you to a breakfast briefing at The Westin Perth to hear more about BHP Xplor, a cohort-based accelerator program supporting early-stage mineral exploration companies.
Now entering its fourth year, the program supports explorers with US$500,000 in equity-free funding and practical, hands-on support across technical, business and operational readiness.
If you’re preparing to raise capital, building a discovery team or if you simply have a promising concept you’d like to push forward, this is your chance to meet the Xplor team and ask questions about the 2026 application round.

Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) Information Session
2025-09-24 09:00 - 10:00 | online, Australia
The Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) is a competitive Western Australian Government grant, funded through the New Industries and Innovation Fund. The IBG is administered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification and backs early-stage founders, innovation-driven SMEs, and startups in Western Australia to strengthen capability and commercialise innovative projects.
Join this online information session with a Q&A to find out more: events.humanitix.com/innovation-booster-grant-information-session

WA Food and Beverage Market Development Workshops
2025-09-24 09:00 - 2025-09-25 16:00 | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
Join the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) for our Market Development Workshops. Across 1.5 days, participants will gain valuable insight into how to navigate export markets and learn how to perfect their pitch for domestic and international markets.
We will kick off with the Beyond Borders: Export Focus workshop on day one, followed by the Pitch Perfect half-day workshop on day two. Participants are welcome to register for both workshops or can attend just one of the days.
Workshops:
Beyond Borders: Export Focus workshop (Day 1: Wednesday 24th September | 9am – 4pm | The Hub, Bentley)
Pitch Perfect: Domestic & International Markets workshop (Day 2: Thursday 25th September | 9am – 1pm | The Hub, Bentley)

INVESTinWA Showcase
2025-09-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
INVESTinWA presents its inaugural showcase, proudly supported by Department of Energy and Economic Diversification (DEED). Bringing together, in one venue, a broad spectrum of WA’s most dynamic innovation centres and hubs (where deals get developed) with a full range of investment platforms (where transactions get done) participants will:

Speak with innovation centres/hubs to build a watchlist of potential opportunities for investment.
Learn where innovation is happening, from research level through to established SMEs, across sectors from agriculture to life sciences, and diverse opportunities including female-led and indigenous businesses.
Hear from a range of investment platforms that will give you the capability and confidence in investing in innovation.
Connect with a range of platforms that will give you access to commercialised university ventures, specialised agri-tech ventures, environmental and sustainability ventures, early stage emerging tech, crowd sourced ventures, established businesses as well as trading listed entities.

This unique, free event will be of keen interest to the experienced investor, those curious and new to innovation investing as well as those who have an interest in diversity.

BHP Xplor Online Information Session
2025-09-24 16:00 - 18:00 | online, Australia
BHP Xplor is searching for the next wave of innovative mineral exploration companies to join its accelerator program.
Now entering its fourth year, the program provides selected participants with US$500,000 in equity-free funding, technical and commercial support, and the opportunity to partner with BHP to fast-track their exploration journey.
In this live session, you’ll hear directly from the BHP Xplor team and past program participants. We’ll break down the core elements of the program, what the selection committee is looking for in applications, and how successful companies have benefited.
The session will also cover:

What makes a compelling application
How BHP provides technical and commercial support
The program structure and timelines
Insights from previous participants
Live Q&A with the BHP Xplor team
If you’re a junior exploration company with a bold idea, an academic with an exciting concept, or a startup pushing the boundaries of discovery, this is your chance to learn how BHP Xplor can help you de-risk and accelerate your project.

Defence Science Centre Continuum Event - Trusted Autonomy
2025-09-25 10:00 - 15:00 | Anzac Club, 28 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The Defence Science Centre (DSC) are excited to announce the first of the Continuum briefings, focusing on Defence IS&T priorities.

Join the Defence Science Centre (DSC)for a unique two-part event:

Trusted autonomy briefing

This event opens with Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) research and project leads from related areas providing an insight into Trusted Autonomy and its place in Defence capabilities. Gain direct insights into DSTG priorities and understand them in a Western Australian context.

Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) Briefing & Networking opportunity

Get application guidance from the DSC early in the CRG Expression of Interest period and connect with DSTG and industry partners. There will also be time for prospective applicants to pitch their capability to the briefing participants (max 3min each). Select the add-on ticket option to reserve your spot. Get a head start on the collaboration!

Pilbara Supplier Summit
2025-09-25 11:00 - 17:30 | Mia Mia House in the Desert, 32 Kalgan Drive, Newman, WA, 6753, Australia
Hosted in Newman, connect with other small business owners, meet industry leaders and decision makers, while building your team’s capability and discovering growth pathways for your business.
Expressions of interest are now open to showcase your business at the Pilbara Supplier Summit. Exhibiting at the Supplier Summit is free but is by expression of interest only. EOI Form (Deadline August 22)
