WA Innovation Calendar

Planning for a Productive Conference (Bio Convention) | Session 1
2024-03-15 08:30 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Join us for an online event where we will help you get ready for partnering in 2024! In this first session of two, we will focus on planning for a productive conference.
These sessions are intended to support SA and WA delegates heading to the BIO Convention in San Diego in June. However, they will be equally valuable for those about to engage in partnering conversations, particularly within a conference setting.
Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned pro, these sessions will provide valuable insights and tips to make the most out of global conferences designed for partnering.
In this session, we’ll focus on:

setting your partnering objectives
identifying your target prospects
creating a compelling online presence (using the BIO Partnering Platform as an example)
communicating to prospects to secure a meeting
scheduling meetings in BIO

You’ll hear from two of MTPConnect’s Stakeholder Engagement Directors, both who have considerable experience in business development with the sector, who have attended numerous international partnering meetings and who have experience in pitching healthtech to prospective partners:

Jo Close, Director, Adelaide Intermediary Program SA
Tracey Wilkinson, Director, Stakeholder Engagement WA

Session 1 | Online
All registered participants will receive a diary invite with a Zoom link to join the session.

Preparing for Partnering Sessions
This is one of two sessions in 2024, design to help innovators and companies make the most of global patrnering opportunities – particularly focused on South Australians and Western Australians heading the BIO Convention.
Session 2 will be focused on the meeting and your pitch. This workshop-style session will include professionals who have been on the other side of the table – big pharma, investors and partners – who will provide valuable advice and feedback on your approach.
The second session will be held in person in Adelaide and Perth the week commencing 29 April.

Adelaide: 1 May 2024
Perth: TBA

AARP Demo Day
2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA
Join us for our Demo Day in March 2024!
Go behind the scenes and tour Australia’s largest test, development, demonstration and training ground for emerging automation and robotics, remote operations and zero emissions technologies. Meet innovators and see demonstrations of technologies being tested and developed at the AARP and hear from guests in an open Q&A panel with light refreshments and networking to conclude.

DEMO DAY AGENDA

10am Welcome + Acknowledgments at the AARP site office
10.15am – 10.30am Innovator Introductions
10.30am – 11.15am Innovator Showcase on Site
11.15am -11.30am Attendees to return back to the AARP site office
11.30am -12.00am Panel session + Open Q&A
12.00am -12.30am Lunch, Networking & Tour Close

Take a tour of the AARP, see the facilities, experience technology being developed on site and learn more about the broad range of industry applications and how you can utilise the site and connect with the robotics ecosystem.

The Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct is proudly supported by

City of Joondalup Startup Weekend 2024
2024-03-15 17:30 - 2024-03-17 20:00 | Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA, 6027
The City of Joondalup Startup Weekend, taking place across March 15th – 17th is a 54-hour whirlwind event where you get to be part of building a business in a weekend, Silicon Valley-style. It’s about pitching, business model creation, prototyping, designing and market validation all in a friendly and supportive team environment.
How does the weekend work?

Friday (5:30pm – 8pm) – We kick off with some networking, before inviting anyone with an idea to ‘pitch’ it back to the audience. Everyone votes on the top ideas, and teams organically form around these ideas.
Saturday & Sunday (8am – 5pm) – Teams work on this new idea, and experience the highs and lows of startup life as they try and build something from the ground up. We throw in a heap of caffeine and food – and see what ideas come out the other end!
Sunday Night (5:30pm – 8pm) – Pitch time! Teams share their ideas and a winning team is crowned, and prizes are awarded.

Who can attend?
Anyone. Whether you’re 18 or 88, a painter, actor, software engineer, writer, graphic designer, entrepreneur, photographer, musician, programmer, museum curator, or startup specialist. Whether you have an idea, or have no idea at all. Everyone is welcome.
What will I get out of it?
The professional and personal challenges, the high and lows, the failures and the success.
What does my ticket include?
An awesome weekend with great mentors and facilitation, Friday night dinner and networking, all your meals and snacks on Saturday and Sunday – and a pitch event on Sunday evening with drinks and networking – all included!
Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered citizens who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures or products. Whether participants found companies, find a cofounder, meet someone new, find a creative collaborator, or learn a skill far outside their usual 9-to-5, everyone is guaranteed to have a heap of fun, and to leave the event better prepared to navigate the chaotic but fun world of startups. If you want to put yourself in the shoes of an entrepreneur, register now for the best weekend of your life!

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The City of Joondalup Startup Weekend is made possible thanks to the support of the City of Joondalup and Spacecubed.

DEADLINE: Agricultural Traceability Grants Program – Round 3
2024-03-18 08:00 - 09:30 | online
Agricultural Traceability Grants Program – Round 3

The minimum grant size is $50,000 and the maximum is $500,000 for industry projects that will enhance agricultural supply chain traceability systems that meet the program objectives and focus on the priority areas.
Deadline 18 March DETAILS

Functional Medicine Practitioner Business & Entrepreneurship Mastermind
2024-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | online
Join our global virtual mastermind for functional medicine practitioners. Get inspired and gain innovative business strategies.

Functional Medicine Business & Entrepreneurship Mastermind
Join us for an exciting online event where functional medicine practitioners come together to discuss innovative business strategies and entrepreneurial tips. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting out, this mastermind is the perfect opportunity to network, learn, and grow your business.
Event Highlights:

Interactive discussions with industry experts
Breakout rooms dedicated to marketing, business growth, and client acquisition
Networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs
Q&As to address your burning business questions

Don’t miss out on this unique chance to take your functional medicine practice to the next level. Register now and secure your spot at the Functional Medicine Business & Entrepreneurship Mastermind!

Online Business Model Support
2024-03-19 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!

Scaling Your Company to the UK
2024-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 | 45 St Georges Tce, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, 6000, Australia
The UK is the 5th largest economy in the world and with the cultural synergies it’s a great market for WA startups to consider scaling to.
However – while the language is the same, some translation is needed to understand some of the nuances in the approach to UK business. Oury Clark have been helping Australian companies scale to the UK for over 10 years with everything from legal and tax structuring, to accounting, recruitment and HR.
Based on this experience, this session will give you a starting point to help make your UK market entry a success.
Oury Clark supported Spacecubed and Purpose Ventures on their recent Plus Eight trip to London and did an excellent session on this very topic. As the team are coming to Perth, we thought it would be a great opportunity to run a similar session for those in the WA startup ecosystem.

Designing upstream: WA’s impact for complex and uncertain times
2024-03-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Anthologie, 8 Brown Street, East Perth, WA, 6004
An event for Government and organisational leaders who are operating in complexity and looking to design with people and planet in mind.

Government and organisational leaders are faced with ever more complex, unpredictable and dynamic conditions…and expectations. In a post-pandemic, climate critical world it’s imperative that we go upstream to systemic and root causes to define, develop and deliver policy, services and products with net positive impact on people and our planet.
Join three of Perth’s leading social impact, strategic and digital design agencies for an evening of learning, sharing and storytelling, brought to life through project case studies, panel discussion and displays. We’ll share our collective experience tackling some of the country’s most complex and wicked problems, designing with the people and places impacted from right here in WA.
Hosted at Anthologie’s East Perth studio, together with Innovation Unit and Meld Studios, this event will appeal to leaders, senior managers and decision makers in industry, NGO’s and Government keen to understand how we might work in more sustainable ways to identify, prototype and deliver impactful solutions.

CERI: Customer Development Masterclass (Week 1)
2024-03-19 17:00 - 19:30 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
Run over 11 weeks, the Customer Development Masterclass (CDM) will teach you the essentials of validating your customer problem/solution fit, developing and adjusting your business model and launching your business in the real world. You and your team will be in the driver’s seat for growing your business, with the ultimate tools and expertise at your fingertips through the CDM program.
Outcomes:

Move away from a process of leading with the solution to understand the customers problem and how your solution can solve these problems.
Recognising where your own biases may be preventing you from moving your project forward.
Apply an experimental approach to testing and validating your early adopters and getting customer traction as soon as possible.
Removing the fear of selling by flipping the sales process, from a push (outwards) approach to a pull (inwards) approach tied to solving customers problems.
Shaping an appropriate business model which is aligned to your current project lifecycle.

Bitcoin the Business Network: Beyond a Store of Value
2024-03-19 17:15 - 19:30 | EY Building, 11 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, 6000
Are you a business innovator, curious about Bitcoin, why Wall Street is getting involved and what it all means for businesses? This intriguing session will reveal the emerging capabilities of Bitcoin beyond its traditional use as a store of value. Discover the Bitcoin network’s commercial applications and its capacity to securely and sustainably tackle real-world issues.In this presentation, crypto accountant and web3 advocate Electra Frost (ElectraFi and Digital Playhouse Foundation / Stacks Australia) discusses the Bitcoin network‘s role in facilitating business through emerging applications, distinguishing it from bitcoin, the currency unit as a store of value.
How does Bitcoin and its Layer 2 networks unlock new business applications?Electra will discuss use cases focusing on identity, trust, smart contracts, decentralised finance, micropayments, and sustainable practices within the Bitcoin ecosystem.With significant developments in Bitcoin smart contracts such as on Stacks blockchain, Lightning Network & RSK, entrepreneurs and business leaders see new opportunities to leverage Bitcoin’s capital, security and network effects.Additionally, we will delve into Bitcoin mining’s role in the ESG imperative, with latest findings of the positive environmental impacts of Bitcoin.This presentation aims to reframe Bitcoin from being seen merely as a speculative asset to a foundational technology that enables disruptive and sustainable business models, inviting attendees to contemplate how Bitcoin may be integrated into their own ventures.Join us for a lively discussion with refreshments – no technical expertise required – just bring your curiosity and conversation!Sponsored by:ElectraFi Strategic Accountantsand Stacks Australia (a Digital Playhouse Foundation #bitcoinbuilders project)

Curtin Entrepreneurs ‘Inspire’
2024-03-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub, 1 Koorliny Way, Bentley, WA, 6012
Curtin University’s track record supporting entrepreneurs is nationally renowned and in 2024 we’re taking this to the next level.
Join us at Curtin Entrepreneurs ‘Inspire’ to discover the exciting new initiatives on offer this year in addition to our suite of entrepreneur programs the Curtinnovation Awards, Curtin Accelerate, Curtin Ignition, and Curtin Kickstart.
Graduates of these programs will also be in attendance to share what it’s like to participate in them and what the outcomes have been for them since graduating.
Industry partners, students, researchers, Curtin staff, and Curtin Alumni are encouraged to attend.
Complimentary drinks and canapes will be served on arrival. Connect with likeminded individuals whilst discovering how Curtin can support you on your entrepreneurial journey by RSVPing to this event today.

DEADLINE: agristart HARVEST applications
2024-03-20 08:00 - 09:00 | online
HARVEST is designed to accelerate the growth of your innovative startup by giving you expert guidance, deep industry insights, critical tools, and strategic connections.
Applications are now open for the 2024 HARVEST program.
Now in its seventh year, HARVEST has supported over 60 businesses.
The program is valued at over $10,000 and is FREE for successful applicants.

DEADLINE: growAG Catalyst Program Applications
2024-03-20 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Who is this for?

Australian and New Zealand female Researchers, Founders and Co-Founders who are leading an innovation or startup at any stage up to Series A.

Industry challenge
Catalyst is not just a program; it’s a catalyst for change. Designed to support women within agrifood tech and innovation in Australia and New Zealand, Catalyst aims to strengthen their networks and capabilities within ecosystem.
Designed to identify agrifood innovators with exceptional research or technology innovations that could make a positive change in Australian agriculture, primed for commercialisation, Catalyst offers a platform to access the next stage of development. Through Catalyst, six innovators will connect with strategic partners and investors during an exclusive event where they will pitch their innovations and engage with potential stakeholders.
Current opportunity
Catalyst is now accepting applications from researchers through to Series A Founders or Co-founders from the research and development, startup, or university system with exceptional research or technology that could make a positive change in Australian agriculture.
Successful applicants will receive:

Exclusive Pitching Opportunity: Showcase your innovation to potential investors and strategic partners aligned with your vision.
Personalised Coaching: Craft a compelling pitch that resonates with key stakeholders, with tailored 1:1 coaching sessions.
Visibility: Your commercialisation opportunity will be featured on growag.com, amplifying your reach and exposure.
Dedicated Support: Access personalised support from growAG.. engagement managers, who will try to connect you with potential stakeholders.
Promotion: Elevate your profile and innovation through marketing and public relations activities driven by Catalyst.

To apply and for more information, click ‘Visit website’ and to talk to the team ‘Enquire now’.
Opportunity background
Applicants research or technology should be:

In the early to growth stages of development, with a clearly defined value proposition and defensible IP.
Actively seeking investment, partnerships, or commercialisation opportunities.

WA WEB3 & GFI International WEB3 Conference 2024
2024-03-20 08:30 - 19:00 | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Join us at the WA WEB3 & GFI International WEB3 Conference 2024, bringing world’s latest in web3 to grow WA WEB3 ecosystem opportunities.

WA WEB3 International Conference
Join us for an exciting in-person event at The University Club of Western Australia! The International WEB3 Conference jointly organised by the Western Australia WEB3 Association and the Global Fintech Institute is a must-attend conference for businesses small and large, government representatives, academics, tech enthusiasts, developers, creatives community leaders and the entrepreneurs of tomorrow in the WA and ASEAN region. Discover the latest trends and innovations in the world of web3, decentralised technologies, and blockchain applications for business, governments and communities. Immerse yourself in interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, and inspiring keynote speeches by renowned experts in the field. Network with like-minded individuals and expand your professional connections while enjoying world’s most pictureque scenery, gourment food, drinks, and event’s entertainment. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to dive deep into the future of the web. Mark your calendars and be part of the WA WEB3 International Conference!

Emergence Pitch Fest: Fundamentals of Financing for Startups
2024-03-20 13:30 - 17:00 | The River, 40 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA, 6285
If you are a startup founder, entrepreneur, or interested in understanding how investment fundraising for early stage ventures works, this is for you!
Moderated by Steph Kirchhofer from South West Angels, you’ll hear from a panel of investment experts including Pia Turnicov from Fund WA, and Amy Carter-James from Raaise along with Joshua Wigley from Hyperion Systems who will share their fundraising journey. You’ll also be given some practical takeaways.
This will be followed by the Emergence Pitch Fest event which is included in your ticket price.
* Innovative startups pitching to generate interest, find potential collaboration opportunities, and to attract funding into their ventures
* Network with others from the startup and investment community
* Learn more about early stage investing through chatting to experts in attendance
Note: when you go to the ticket link scroll down to Emergence Pitch Fest and click on that to get your tickets!

Emergence Pitch Fest
2024-03-20 15:30 - 17:30 | The River, 40 Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, WA, 6285
An exciting event that brings entrepreneurs, investors and the broader business and innovation community together in Margaret River!
What to expect:
* Innovative startups pitching to generate interest, find potential collaboration opportunities, and to attract funding into their ventures
* Network with others from the startup and investment community
* Learn more about early stage investing through chatting to experts in attendance

Business Breakfast: DevelopmentWA Update
2024-03-21 07:00 - 09:00 | Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce, Unit 9/11 Wentworth Pde, Success, Western Australia, 6164, Australia
The Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce invites you to an insightful Business Breakfast featuring key updates from DevelopmentWA

The Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce invites you to an insightful Business Breakfast featuring key updates from DevelopmentWA on major projects in the region. Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from experts who are driving significant developments in our area:
David Tomasich, Manager General Industrial, DevelopmentWA

An in-depth update on industrial projects, including Latitude32, Western Trade Coast & Orion Industrial Park.

Matt Read, Manager Metro South, DevelopmentWA

Updates on local projects, featuring highlights from Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precincts.

Additional Speakers:

Peter Varelis, Director Planning, City of Melville
Daniel Arndt, Chief of Built and Natural Environment, City of Cockburn

This event is a fantastic chance to stay informed about current and future developments that offer opportunities for business growth within our region. Don’t miss the chance to connect with industry leaders, gain valuable insights, and foster collaboration.

DEADLINE: Business Innovation Awards
2024-03-21 09:30 - 10:30 | online
Recognising Australia’s Business, Innovation & Technology Leaders

The Australian Business Award for Business Innovation [BIA] recognises organisations that have successfully implemented initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to business innovation.

The Australian Business Awards are an annual comprehensive awards program which recognises organisations that demonstrate the core values of business innovation, product innovation, technological achievement and employee engagement via a set of established business and product award categories.
The Australian Business Awards are the national chapter of an integrated, hierarchical leadership initiative conducted on a national and international level. Eligible organisations are invited to participate in the international chapter of the program at The World Business Awards whereby participants are provided with the unique opportunity to benchmark themselves against the top performers globally.
The process culminates in the selection of organisations which implement world-class business initiatives, projects, products and services. The award recipients are recognised as the elite of their industry earning a place amongst a distinguished group by having their achievements acknowledged and celebrated.

CORE Hot 30 Awards Night
2024-03-21 16:00 - 18:00 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Celebrating the hottest Australian innovators in the mining, energy, resources, oil & gas, space and defence industries.

Join us for the 2024 Awards ceremonies in Perth and Adelaide. Showcasing Australian companies, the Hot 30 Awards highlight innovators who have successfully scaled their ideas into businesses and are solving real-world problems with innovative means.
If you are an innovator or SME with proven technology that is shaping the energy and mining industry, you can nominate yourself for the 2025 CORE Innovation Hub Hot 30 Awards.
THURSDAY 21 MARCH
4PM – 6PM

Spacecubed’s Networking Evening: Founder Stories, presented by Plus Eight
2024-03-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Join us on Thursday, March 21st at Riff, powered by Spacecubed for a special edition of Spacecubed’s Networking Evening. Here we are inviting Perth startup founders to come along, connect with other founders from within the local community and create new professional connections.
This Networking Evening will be presented by Plus Eight, Spacecubed’s flagship program that runs one of Australia’s largest seed-funded Accelerator programs. This event is the perfect opportunity to meet the new Plus Eight team and hear about what the Plus Eight Accelerator program has in store in 2024- hint, this year is set to be bigger than ever before!
From 5PM, Spacecubed members and non-members are welcome to join us at Riff for an informal evening of networking where you will be able to create long lasting professional and personal connections, regardless of industry.
Attendees will get the chance to enjoy:

5:00pm: Registration and networking
5:30pm: Information session with Dr Marcus Tan (Entrepreneur in Residence) and Kirsty Packer (Program Lead)
6:00pm: Panel discussion with Accelerator Alumni (speakers to be announced soon…)

Tickets are complimentary for Spacecubed members and $15 +GST for non-members.
Beverages and light grazing will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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What is Plus Eight Accelerator?
Plus Eight was launched in 2016 by WA’s leading technology hub, Spacecubed, as a seed-funded accelerator program designed to help local startups go global. To date, over $2.5M+ has been invested through the program, with $16M+ in follow-on investments and a $110M+ latest portfolio valuation. Learn more about the Plus Eight Accelerator program here!

Investor Briefing: “Going Nuclear”
2024-03-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Steves Nedlands, 30 The Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009
JP Equity Partners invites you to our ‘Going Nuclear’ Investor Briefing, designed for clients, industry experts and sophisticated investors.

Please join us for complimentary drinks and canapes, whilst listening to exclusive presentations from 3 of the hottest uranium companies in Australia, personally selected by the team at JP Equity Partners.

Biz Blitz 2024: Elevate Your Business Prospects
2024-03-21 17:30 - 20:00 | All Malt Brewing, 5 Martyn Road, Mandurah, WA, 6210
We invite all small business owners and our ‘small business friendly’ community to join the audience for Biz Blitz 2024 – an exclusive platform where emerging small businesses have the opportunity to stand in the spotlight and present themselves and what they do to the world.
Judging Panel
Ten new businesses will share their business stories with a distinguished panel of judges, representing the Peel Chamber of Commerce, the Transform Mandurah team from the City of Mandurah, IPS Business Advisory and former Biz Blitz participant Bluebird Technology & Consulting.
Rewarding Excellence
The Best Presentation will be awarded a $3000 seed fund for the start-up or improvement of their small business, sponsored by the City of Mandurah. Additional prizes include a sponsored Chamber of Commerce membership by Peel CCI and a Marketing package sponsored by Designed by Magic.
Organisers
The event is organised by IPS Business Advisory and Arca Morai and facilitated by the fabulous Jackie Campbell.
Come and join the audience!
• Add your vote to the ‘People’s Choice’ award to help your favourite business be seen and heard thanks to a $500 media package.
• Meet competitors, judges and fellow audience members at the energetic networking event in the All Malt Brewing tap room following the event.
• Listen in on the valuable feedback provided by seasoned judges.
• See what it means to participate – and pre-register to participate in the next Biz Blitz in October.
Limited Availability
Ensure your participation by registering promptly.
One of Mandurah’s “new kids on the block”, Jen and Andy Scothern, have generously provided All Malt Brewery as the venue.

Curtin x Bloom Student Startup Weekend 2024
2024-03-22 08:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00 | The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
ake your idea to the next level in 54 exhilarating hours!
Details
Canva. Airbnb. Minecraft. Instagram. This list goes on. Ever wondered how these companies grew?
The Curtin x Bloom Student Startup Weekend provides students with an exciting entry into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, the best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors will provide you with the tools, team, and trajectory to turn your idea into a raging success.
Held from 22nd-24th March at The Hub – Curtin Exchange precinct, this event will guide you through the process of developing an idea for a new business venture. At the end of the weekend, you will have gained core insights into entrepreneurship such as how to form a team, conduct user research, prototype your product or service, and learn how to pitch to investors.
DOWNLOAD SCHEDULE
Prizes

1st prize – $400 Varsity voucher, free co-working space for a year at either Curtin’s Bentley Campus or Bloom’s Crawley office, and a one-on-one mentoring session with a member of the Curtin Entrepreneurship team
2nd prize – $200 Varsity voucher plus free co-working space for a year.
3rd prize – $100 Varsity voucher

Weekend Schedule

Friday 22 March – 4:30pm to 7:00pm – pitches take place and teams are formed
Saturday 23 March – 9:00am – 7:00pm – teams work on their business ideas
Sunday 24 March – 9:00am – 7:45pm – teams finalise their ideas with the final pitch competition held at the end of the day

What does the 54 hours look like?
Networking, 60 second idea pitching
Dream team formation with innovators, marketers, designers and developers
Idea sharing and brainstorming
Market research and idea validation
Product prototyping
Business model planning
Pitch Presentation
Team fighting, idea changing, business redirecting… eating, drinking, dancing and having lots of fun!

What is included in my ticket?
– Access to the full event across the weekend
– Opportunity to pitch your idea on Friday night
– Mentoring by top entrepreneurs from the local tech and startup community
– Tasty meals all weekend
– Collaboration with awesome tech and innovation professionals from Western Australia
– Expert judge’s panel lead by startup and tech innovation leaders
– Lifetime membership in the Curtin Community
– A process for taking any idea from concept to creation in a matter of days
Who can attend?

This event is for anyone above the age of 18+ who is a current high school or university student. You can be studying any discipline – teams need a variety of thinkers from marketing to engineering to health sciences and more!

CSIRO Conversations: Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition – A once in a lifetime opportunity
2024-03-22 09:00 - 10:00 | online
Critical minerals offer economic opportunities, technological advancement and supply chain security, enabling diversification of the economy and contributing to a sustainable and resilient future.
Join the conversation to hear how research and industry are coming together in Australia to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future and create an advantage for Australian business on the global stage.
The panel, moderated by CSIRO’s Dr Rob Hough, Director of Mineral Resources, will explore the importance of critical minerals in decarbonisation, energy storage and our opportunity to establish Australia as a renewable energy powerhouse.
Dial into our webinar to:

Gain valuable insights from industry experts who are driving transformative changes in the critical minerals and renewable energy landscape.
Understand the significance of critical minerals in accelerating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon future.
Explore Australia’s unique potential to spearhead global renewable energy advancements.

Hosted by:

Dr Rob Hough – Director, Mineral Resources, CSIRO

With expert panellists:

Dr Chris Vernon – Critical Minerals Lead, CSIRO
Ms Lucy O’Connor – Manager, Australian Critical Minerals Research and Development Hub, CSIRO
Mr Demus King – General Manager, Investment and Trade, Minerals Council of Australia
Mr Brian Craighead – Chief Executive Officer, Energy Renaissance

More information on our speakers is below.

Event date:Mar 2024

Friday 22 Mar 2024
Online virtual event
11.00am to 12.00pm AEST (12.00pm to 1.00pm AEDT)
Login details will be emailed to registrants

A Future by Design
2024-03-22 09:00 - 16:00 | The Platform, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth, WA 6000 Australia, Perth, Australia, 6000, Indonesia
Western Australia’s thought leadership event in exponential technologies and innovation with world renowned thought leaders, national and local experts to explore:

new and emerging technologies over short, medium and long term time horizons and their opportunities and impacts on our lives;
how we can think bigger and bolder about the impact and legacy we can leave during these complex times through the creation of moonshots;
regulatory and ethical considerations to new and emerging technologies to ensure deep consideration is given to maintain safety, privacy and competition;
play, interact, and explore cutting edge local technologies and see how they are making a real difference in people’s lives; and
network with people from different sectors and industries.

Speakers include:

Lisa Andrews – SingularityU Australia co-CEO & faculty and WAVIA Global CEO (TBC)
Christina Gerakiteys – SingularityU Australia co-CEO & faculty and Xtopia CEO
SJ Price – Partner at Stirling Rose leading the AI Advisory Practice
Natasha Blycha – Managing Director at Stirling Rose and world’s pre-eminent smart contract and distributed ledger technology expert
Mark Stickells – Executive Director, Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre
Wilson Casado – Chair of Perth Angels and represents various venture capital funds
Michelle Sanford – international AI expert, developer and speaker
Lan Tran – technology evangelist, influencer and ecosystem connector
Marion Burchell (MC) – Managing Director Azolla and former A/Chief Executive & GCIO for WA
More to be announced

The event is highly interactive. Discussion and deep conversation is encouraged.

Inspire & Indulge: Sowing Seeds of Synergy – GIN
2024-03-22 12:00 - 14:00 | Hunter & Barrel Perth, 119 William Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Celebrate the Close of Q1 2024 with GIN at Hunter & Barrel
Join us on the 22nd of March for a delicious two-course lunch at Hunter & Barrel, where we’ll be celebrating the successful completion of the first quarter of 2024. This event offers the perfect opportunity to wind down your week in a relaxed setting, enjoying good food and engaging conversations with fellow GIN members.

But that’s not all – we have a unique and exciting activity planned! In the spirit of GIN’s commitment to ‘Grow, Inspire, Nurture‘, we’re introducing a fun and productive ‘game’ to expand our professional horizons.

Here’s how it works:

Growing Our Reach: Ahead of the event, we invite you to think of two individuals you’ve been wanting to connect with – these could be industry leaders, potential mentors, or anyone you admire professionally.
Leveraging Our Trusted Network: During the lunch, we’ll collectively explore our connections and see who among us can help bridge the gap to these individuals. It’s a chance to not only expand your own network but also to contribute to the growth of others within our trusted GIN community.

This event is not just about enjoying a great meal; it’s an opportunity to forge stronger bonds within our group and extend our reach beyond it. Let’s utilise the power of our collective networks to start the new quarter on a high note!

We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of culinary delights and fruitful networking!
As we successfully finish Q1 of 2024 it is time to sit down and have lunch together.
This time we are heading to Hunter & Barrel for a 2-course lunch and to share some early wins.

Building on Bitcoin – Scaling the Network with Stacks (Perth WA)
2024-03-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
Stacks Australia is a community of developers and founders unlocking the potential Bitcoin economy beyond P2P payments and a store of value.

Taking place the day after the International Web3 conference by WAWEB3, of which Stacks Australia is a proud sponsor and participant, this is a special event for Perth software and blockchain developers to discover how to start building on Bitcoin.
A presentation and discussion with catered lunch and refreshments. Details of location will be released to those who register.
Bitcoin layers are the future of the Bitcoin ecosystem.
You may have heard of the Lightning Network, Liquid Network, Rootstock and Stacks, but there are many more layer 2’s in Bitcoin’s pipeline of development that you may not have heard of.
Layer 2s on Bitcoin are critical to:

Scaling the network
Creating app ecosystems
Enhancing privacy
Broadening accessibility and adoption
Maintaining decentralisation and security

Building with Bitcoin layer 2 solutions gives you a huge opportunity, enabling you to build all kinds of apps that tap into Bitcoin’s $800B of latent capital.
Join us for a dive into the Bitcoin Layers!
Part 1
Why Bitcoin?

Overview of the Bitcoin Layers – L1 and L2
What are the trade-offs when building a L2 solution?
Catching the Bitcoin wave
The DEFI Landscape
Opportunities to build on Bitcoin Layers 2’s in Australia

Part 2
Introduction to the Stacks Blockchain

Founders Developer and Community Builders
Finding Clarity for SAFER SMART CONTRACTS
The Nakamoto Upgrade and sBTC
Building an App vs building a Startup
Where are the opportunities for VCs and capital investors?
Showcase of Bitcoin L2 decentralised applications
Learn Build Support – Joining the Bitcoin Builders MovementJoin us for a fantastic event of discovery, discussion and finding opportunities on Bitcoin!

Your Hosts

Electra Frost, Director, Digital Playhouse Foundation and ElectraFi
Bitcoin Builders Association AUS Chapters and Stacks Australia

This event is brought to you by Bitcoin Builders Association and Stacks Australia
Proudly sponsored by

The Digital Playhouse Foundation
The School of Bitcoin
AEM Algorithm
ÉlectraFi Accountants

Women in Resources Awards 2024
2024-03-22 17:45 - 23:30 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
Recognising the Power of Diversity in the Western Australian Resources Sector.

CME WOMEN IN RESOURCES AWARDS 2024
Friday, 22 March 2024 | Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

The Women in Resources Awards seek to enhance the recognition and participation of women in the resources sector.
The Awards recognise individuals and organisations working to build a world-class industry which provides attractive career opportunities for women in the sector.

Women in Resources Awards Presentation Dinner
2024-03-22 17:45 - 23:30 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000
Please join us as we celebrate the incredible achievements of the most outstanding women in the WA resources sector.
Our 2023 Awards Dinner was a sell-out event with 1,100 attendees! Now in it’s 15th year, 2024 will be bigger and better than ever so purchase your tickets now to ensure you don’t miss out!
Tickets include roving canapés, a 3 course sit down dinner, complimentary beverages, and some of the best entertainment in town!
CME encourages companies to take the opportunity to engage all staff in the diversity discussion by registering a balance of men and women at their tables.
5.45pm – Welcome Reception | 6.30pm – Awards Presentation
Dress Code: Cocktail
Further information about WIRA can be found on the WIRA website.
***If purchasing a table of 10, please note that attendee details can be entered at a later date. Your confirmation email will have a link to update your booking.***

DEADLINE: CSIRO Innovate to Grow Agrifood WA
2024-03-24 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for small- to medium-sized enterprises working on innovative technologies or solutions in the agriculture and food industry in Western Australia.
Program detail
This program will assist you in:

Refining your innovation idea and learning how to transform it into an R&D opportunity.
Accessing tools and information for a comprehensive understanding of R&D collaboration and key considerations at each step.
Applying this knowledge to advance your technology or R&D concept.
Gaining industry insights from experts, researchers and your mentor.
Collaborating with like-minded SMEs and expanding your professional network.

Key program outcomes

Personalised support to refine your idea: We’ll step you through the process of turning your idea into a viable research project.
Confidential feedback: All submissions through the program portal will receive prompt expert feedback.
Mentor: You will be provided with a mentor from CSIRO or a university to assist you with understanding the program deliverables and connecting you to a relevant specialist.
Build your network: You will build key contacts in your sector, including researchers and other SMEs.

Selection criteria: CSIRO selects businesses based on the strength of their application, and a clear interest and capacity to pursue research and development.
