WA Innovation Calendar

Sustainability for Tourism Operators: Environment and Climate Action Webinar
2024-05-02 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | online
Webinar 2: Environment and Climate Action Thursday
This webinar will explore strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, minimising water use and waste production.
Drawing from the new national Sustainable Tourism Toolkit, this four-part series of 1 hour webinars will offer practical guidance and case studies to bring the concepts of the toolkit to life. The webinar series is free to attend – simply register via the link at the bottom of the page. Please sign up even if you are unable to attend all four webinars, as recordings will be made available to those who have registered.

DEADLINE: Value Add Investment Grants – Capital Investment Stream WA
2024-05-03 08:00 - 09:00 | online
This program provides agriculture, food and beverage businesses with funding to help them implement capital investment projects to expand, diversify or relocate their value adding and processing operations in Western Australia.

What do you get?
Matched funding between $500,000 and $1 million.
Who is this for?
Agriculture, food and beverage businesses.

This stream provides funding for new investment or the bringing forward of planned investment projects in existing businesses that involve value adding post harvest or production. This includes activities that transform WA primary production from its original or raw form (i.e. commodities) into a state which is perceived as more valuable to the end consumer.
Funded activities can include investments:

in new manufacturing capability or processing facilities, new technology or plant modernisation which reduces WA’s reliance on imported products
that improve sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of the manufacturing or processing activities
that enable expansion or diversification of business operations in relation to value adding.

Funding is also available to businesses looking to relocate operations to, or expand existing operations in WA.

DEADLINE: EOIs for London Tech Week
2024-05-03 08:00 - 09:00 | online
London Tech Week 2024 is back and taking place 10 – 14 July 2024.

Western Australian mature tech startups and scale ups that are ready to expand into European markets can apply to be part of a Western Australian delegation to London Tech Week. 10 Western Australian technology startups looking to attend this global tech event will be eligible, through the Invest and Trade Western Australia UK office, to receive exclusive opportunities including:

business networking events and support,
workshops and meetings with key stakeholders,
and access to London Tech Week.

About London Tech Week 2024
Spanning 5 days, this global tech event attracts over 5,000 start-ups and 1,000 investors. Gain insights from cross-industry leaders, deep-dives into the start-up ecosystem and power conversations on social impact from the biggest names at the forefront of tech transformation, business and politics.

Key themes at London Tech Week 2024
Artificial intelligence; The future of security and data; tomorrow’s talent; the deep tech revolution; green innovation; empowering entrepreneurship; healthier futures and social impact.

Successful companies will be responsible for their own travel costs, including return flights, accommodation, insurance, meals and incidental costs, as well as equipment rental at the event.

Guided Tour of The Hub, Bentley Technology Park
2024-05-03 09:30 - 10:30 | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
Discover the Ultimate Event Experience at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park!
Are you ready to elevate your next company event to new heights? You’re invited to join us on a guided tour of our exclusive event and meeting spaces, including the Global Streaming Centre.
The Hub offers a prime location for your next event, 15 minutes from the city with onsite parking. Our onsite caterer, La Mint will have your event covered with delectable food and drinks, so all there is to do is enjoy your event!
Come along to this free event, where you can expect:

Networking: Connect with fellow professionals, potential clients, and industry peers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Exclusive Event Showcase: Get a look at our terrace area, ideal for your company’s year-end events.

Pick a date that best suits you, including:
Date: May 3rd, 9:30am-10:30am or June 12th 9:30am-10:30am

MCCC: Social Media Bootcamp
2024-05-03 09:30 - 13:00 | Unit 9/11 Wentworth Parade, 11 Wentworth Parade, Success, WA, 6164
Overview:
Are you a micro business owner, solopreneur, coach, consultant, or a part of a small to medium-sized business looking to sharpen your social media skills? Our Social Media Bootcamp is tailored just for you! It’s perfect for those who have the passion to grow their business online and need the know how to make it happen.
What You’ll Learn:
This hands on workshop will cover:
Phone Settings: Dive into your phone’s camera settings to master exposure, focus, and modes.
Shooting Strategies: Learn to pair your shots or videos with engaging content. Plus, participate in an activity to create 10 unique pieces of content related to a single topic.
Composition Techniques: Understand the rule of thirds, framing, and how to adjust images/video for various social media formats like 16:9 and 4:5.
Lighting Skills: Identify the best lighting conditions for top quality filming.
Editing Tools: Discover the best free tools to edit your content for professional results
Content Types: Learn what types of content is best for your business
Organic Social Media Savvy: Get to grips with algorithms for better visibility.
Boosted Posts & Paid Ads: Discover methods to target your ideal clients and effectively promote your business.
Content Calendar Mastery: Plan and structure your content over weeks or months for consistent online presence.
The Outcome:
By the end of our workshop, you’ll have the skills to create high impact social media content. You’ll leave with a 30-day strategy that will lead to increased brand awareness, increased engagement, and more customer inquiries. Join us to transform your social media approach and connect with your target market like never before!

DEADLINE: Curtinnovation Awards
2024-05-03 17:00 - 18:00 | online
Applications for the 2024 Curtinnovation Awards are now open!
This prestigious event recognises and celebrates individuals and teams connected to Curtin University through research, study, work, or partnership who are developing innovations that will have a positive impact on society.
For over 15 years, the awards have provided a platform for West Australian innovators and are a focal point of the state’s innovation calendar. Benefits of applying include commercialisation support from our team, significant cash prizes, and access to an exclusive network of industry and business leaders.
Individuals or companies who can demonstrate an interest in partnering with Curtin University to further the development of their innovation are encouraged to apply now.

DEADLINE: Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Awards
2024-05-06 08:00 - 09:00 | online
The conference and international industry exhibition will highlight challenges and opportunities for international engagement, and discuss how industry may support diplomacy, defence and security policy in the region’.
IODS24 will be a 3-day exposition featuring:

A comprehensive conference program
Industry exhibition, with B2B and B2G engagement programs
International delegations and WIP program
Networking and engagement events

A highlight of the conference will be the IODS24 Innovation Awards. The awards are designed to highlight and reward Australians at the forefront of new technology by giving them a platform to present their products and ideas.
There are 4 categories, each with a $10,000 prize:

Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Innovation Award
Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Emerging Technology Award
Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Young Innovator Award
Indian Ocean Defence & Security 2024 Collaborative Innovation Award

Submissions to the awards are open and will close on Monday 6 May 2024 at 5.00pm AWST.
Find more information on the IODS24 Innovation Awards website.

SE Mining & Metals Impact Series: Sustainability, Intelligence & CRFD
2024-05-06 15:00 - 18:00 | The Melbourne Hotel, 33 Milligan Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Schneider Electric’s Mining & Metals Segment Leader invites you to join SE for an afternoon of networking, discussion & insight

Join your industry colleagues and Schneider Electric’s teams for an afternoon of knowledge sharing, insights, and networking (plus drinks!), focusing on the critical actions mining companies must take and how to take them in an optimal way.
You will hear from our teams and other mining industry customers about the approach to renewable strategy and reporting requirements and the impact on your operations. You will also have the opportunity for 1:1 deep dives that will be covered by our MMM and Sustainability teams. Some of the topics we will cover:

Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Jay Albany from Dirty Clean Food
2024-05-06 17:00 - 18:30 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Join us for our next instalment of our Meet the Entrepreneur Series, featuring Jay Albany, CEO of Dirty Clean Food.
Sustainability Focused Entrepreneurship
Jay is CEO of Dirty Clean Food, a market leading platform for delicious and ethical food based in Perth. Dirty Clean Food provides a commercial outlet that advances regenerative agriculture in Western Australia, influencing over 25,000 hectares and 30+ family farmers and ethical small food businesses. Dirty Clean Food is a Commonland 4 Returns business, focused on generating social, natural, financial and inspirational returns through landscape restoration.
Jay founded Dirty Clean Food within Wide Open Agriculture in 2019, growing this business from zero to $10 million+ in annualised in turnover in three years, and is currently raising funds for expansion. He also served as CEO of Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) from December 2022 through March 2023, where he led commercialisation of the Company’s innovative lupin protein business.
He has spent his career building better commercial networks to access quality food from local producers in America and Australia. Prior to starting Dirty Clean food in 2019, Jay held leadership roles in digital businesses in the food and finance industries in New York, most recently running corporate strategy at MaxDelivery and founding MyFreshGrocer, a New York-based online grocery specialising in eco-friendly delivery of local, gourmet and grocery products.
The evening will also feature an announcement of an upcoming opportunity for sustainability focused entrepreneurs, startups and businesses to be part of the free CONNECT Sustainable Industries 2024 program!
Time
5pm – 6.30pm
Including drinks and nibbles
Cost
Free for The SET members
$20 for non-members
The Meet the Entrepreneur Series is supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund – X-Tend WA Program.

WADSIH Generative AI Monthly Meetup
2024-05-06 17:30 - 18:30 | The Gramercy Bar & Kitchen, Central Park 10/777 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Join the WADSIH for our monthly Generative AI Meetup to explore the fascinating world of AI-driven creation and innovation.

Join the WA Data Science Innovation Hub for our monthly Generative AI Meetup to explore the fascinating world of AI-driven creativity and innovation. Set in the heart of Perth at The Gramercy Bar & Kitchen Central, this event offers a unique opportunity to network with industry experts, enthusiasts, and professionals who share a passion for the transformative power of data science and artificial intelligence.
This informal event gives you the chance to meet likeminded people and network with others in the industry while you geek-out on all things AI.
Whether you’re a seasoned data scientist, a curious newcomer, or simply interested in the AI field, this meetup is the perfect setting to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Come for the knowledge, stay for the complimentary food & drinks, and the vibrant community spirit as we celebrate innovation in WA.

DEADLINE: AUKUS Electronic Warfare Innovation Challenge
2024-05-07 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Industry and academia are invited to respond to a request for proposals (RFP) for the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator’s first AUKUS Innovation Challenge in Electronic Warfare.
The AUKUS innovation challenges will seek solutions to shared problems across Australia, the United Kingdom and United States. The government innovation programs of each nation will conduct this inaugural challenge simultaneously.
This challenge will focus on Defence’s ability to leverage electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) technologies and capabilities that provide a competitive advantage to electromagnetic targeting, and those that protect Defence from adversary electromagnetic targeting capabilities.
The 6 key elements of the targeting cycle that Defence is interested in improving through development and transition of innovative technologies are:

find: identify a target using the EMS
fix: identify a target’s location using the EMS
track: monitor a target’s movement using the EMS
target: select and apply appropriate EMS assets and/or EMS enabled weapon systems
engage: apply EMS assets and enabled weapons to a target
assess: evaluate effects of an attack using the EMS.

Further details of the AUKUS Electronic Warfare Innovation Challenge RFP is available on the AusTender website.

Online Business Model Support
2024-05-07 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!

AI Foundation Models – Opportunities and Risks for Australia
2024-05-07 10:00 - 11:00 | online
We are pleased to invite you to a presentation to complement CSIRO’s recent research report on AI foundation models.
Published in March 2024, this report aims to inform industry, government and community organisations about the strategic implications of AI foundation models for Australia.
Report author, Dr Stefan Hajkowicz, will share an overview of the content of the report and highlight key elements, including:

An overview of AI foundation models and their significance in AI development.
Australia’s place in the global value chain for AI foundation models
The broader impact of AI foundation models on our economy and on our community
The related decisions that face Australia now, and in the years ahead.

Download the Artificial Intelligence foundation models report PDF (1 MB)

Tuesday 7 May 2024
Online virtual event
12.00 to 1.00pm (AEST)
Login details will be emailed to registrants

Students of Cyber
2024-05-07 17:00 - 19:30 | ECU Perth City, 491 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000
SoC is your chance to expand your network, link up with industry professionals and discover insights into cyber security from their career journey.
For industry people and recruiters, this is a great opportunity to meet with the future of cyber security and get to know potential talent that will help drive our state’s cyber sector.

Morning Startup Presentation
2024-05-08 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Morning Startup – Perth
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.
If you’re not a morning person, we also host a casual afterwork catchup on the first Wednesday of each month called Founder Sundowner.
We look forward to seeing you there!
You can contact the organisers either by sending a message through this meetup group, or via:

contact@morningstartup.com
slack.morningstartup.com
twitter.com/morningstartup
facebook.com/morningstartup
linkedin.com/company/morning-startup

Preparing for Partnering: Session 2: Pitching to Your Audience
2024-05-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
For all those looking to work with industry partners, whether it be collaborative research, technology investment or raising funds, this session is for you. Learn how to tailor your pitch presentation and host a productive meeting to ensure that you make a lasting impression.
These sessions are intended to support South Australians and Western Australians heading to the BIO Convention in San Diego in June. However, they will be equally valuable for those about to engage in partnering or investment conversations, particularly within a conference setting.
Hear from industry experts on what they are seeking from your pitch and the meeting with you – and then get the opportunity to try it out for yourself and gain feedback in a simulated environment.
In this session, we’ll focus on:

Your audience (Big Pharma, investors and partners), what they are seeking and what they expect
Slide decks, what to cover and how to tailor for different meetings
Your presentation and engagement style
Sticky stories
Effective follow-up to convert leads to opportunities

This is an interactive session. After listening to a short presentation, you’ll be placed on a table hosted by an industry expert. One member of the group will have the opportunity to practice their pitch, while the others play the roles of associates and prospective partners. This experience will give you valuable insights and tips to hone your own presentations.
During this workshop you’ll also get a chance to try out the less rehearsed pitch, the short ‘elevator pitch’ that you’ll likely use at an event or networking interaction. This will be an opportunity for you to gain confidence in selling your story to quickly gain interest.
Hosted by MTPConnect Stakeholder Engagement Director:

Dr Tracey Wilkinson, Director Stakeholder Engagement WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub

Industry experts will include:

Investors
Big pharma representatives

AIMI: Public Sector Innovation
2024-05-08 17:00 - 20:00 | City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Get ready to be inspired by keynote speakers:
🔹 Jodi Cant, Director General, WA Department of Finance
🔹 Linda Dawson, Deputy Director General – Industry, Science and Innovation, WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
But that’s not all! We have a fantastic panel session lined up that will join Jodie and Linda, featuring:
🔹 Jodie Pearson APM, Commander, State Intelligence & Command Portfolio, WA Police
🔹 Michelle Crean, Principal Consultant, Business Improvement, WA Department of Education, and Co-Chair, WA Public Sector Innovation Network

🚀 Innovation is essential across all sectors of our economy, including the public sector. Whether you’re part of public sector or have an interest in public sector innovation, don’t miss out! 💡
Keynote speakers and a panel session followed by networking (drinks and canapés).

Start with Security, End with Trust: Leveraging SaaS to Fight Cyber Threats
2024-05-08 17:15 - 18:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
How do you turn a cyber attack into a non-existent threat?
AI and ML bring many valuable applications across the organisation, delivering amazing opportunities — as well as threats, and the responsibility of ethics. Understanding the intersection of security challenges and product architecture is vital.
Transforming security practices requires enabling teams with foundational security principles in the design, development and running of cloud services, which can make all the difference when it comes to cyber threats. Security should be at the core of any SaaS product — not just bolted on at the end. Product design, cloud operations, and data integration are all key elements to getting it right.
Join Mathew to explore leadership strategies to achieve trust and security, sharing best practices, everyday applications, and the pitfalls to watch out for.
As always, we will have Q&A time plus networking over drinks and pizzas.
Registration essential.
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Thank you to our sponsors JourneyOne and to our hosts at Spacecubed for helping us make these events happen.

Defence Opportunity, A roadmap for preparing to supply the defence Industry
2024-05-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Melville Cockburn Chamber of Commerce, Unit 9/11 Wentworth Pde, Success, Western Australia, 6164, Australia
When | Wednesday 8th May, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Australian Defence needs you!
The Australian defence system supply chain in WA will require many products and services, from missiles to meatballs. This presents a great opportunity for local SMBs to become suppliers and gain long-term profitable business. However, the defence system requires suppliers to meet certain standards of business management and cyber security. These requirements will be outlined along with an overview of the defence supply system. The presentation includes:

The defence industry supply opportunity.
How SMBs can engage with the Australian Defence supply system.
A summary of the business management requirements.
A summary of the cyber and data security requirements.

Presenters: John Tedesco, Business Innovation Services
Ben Neilson Cyber Security Perth
Seize this opportunity to connect with local businesses and gain invaluable insights into thriving in the defence supply sector. Secure your ticket today!

Underground Mining Fleet Electrification: Challenges and Opportunities
2024-05-09 08:30 - 15:00 | Pan Pacific Hotel Perth, 207 Adelaide Tce, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
This masterclass is designed for mine operators interested in decarbonising mining operations through the use of battery electric vehicles.

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are an attractive solution to help decarbonise mining operations.
BEVs present a pathway to reduce mine-site GGE emissions, reduce operating costs and create world-class ESG outcomes. However, operators need expert understandings and access to deep data to effectively implement BEVs in underground mines.
The FBICRC is delighted to present the one-day Underground Mining Fleet Electrification masterclass for professional and technical operators in mine planning and operations, and those interested in the decarbonisation of mining operations.
Click here for the full workshop description.
Please book your place today to avoid disappointment as recent FBICRC masterclasses have sold out early.

Y.hub Monthly Workshop: Best Business Framework
2024-05-09 09:30 - 10:30 | Y.hub Coworking, 128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, WA, 6035
Welcome to Y.hub’s Best Business Framework: Structuring for Success!
Date: Thursday 9th May 2024, 9:30-10:30am, (and monthly on a Thursday thereafter)
Location: 128 Yanchep Beach Rd
Join our monthly workshop, “Best Business Framework: Structuring for Success”, for new and established business owners who are looking to build, refine and reinforce the foundational aspects of their business. This workshop serves as a structured, informative tool, offering a business assessment framework to help you reflect on areas for improvement and solidify your business operations.
Why Participate?
Whether you have successfully set your business in motion and are proficient in your field or just starting out, understanding and implementing the structural components essential for sustained growth can be challenging. Our workshops provide the critical insights and tools needed to strengthen your business foundation, aligning it with your long-term goals.
How We Guide You:
Through a series of structured sessions, we offer a checklist approach that guides you through assessing your current operations, ensuring compliance, and optimising your setup for efficiency and scalability. This methodical approach helps clarify what steps you need to take to solidify your business’s foundation for your success.
What You Will Gain:
The workshops cover vital aspects of business structuring, refining operational strategies and fostering your personal strength and wellbeing as a business owner. You will learn how to build upon your existing successes, fortifying your business against potential challenges and preparing it for future opportunities.
When to Enrol:
If you are navigating the complexities of establishing or running a business and feel the need for a clearer path forward, the time to act is now!

Sustainability for Tourism Operators: Respecting Culture Webinar
2024-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | online
Webinar 3: Respecting Culture
This webinar will discuss engaging respectfully with First Nations people and championing local multicultural diversity.
Drawing from the new national Sustainable Tourism Toolkit, this four-part series of 1 hour webinars will offer practical guidance and case studies to bring the concepts of the toolkit to life. The webinar series is free to attend – simply register via the link at the bottom of the page. Please sign up even if you are unable to attend all four webinars, as recordings will be made available to those who have registered.

Evolving your era of AI journey – Webinar Series
2024-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | online
Webinar 1: If your AI isn’t game changing is it game over? – Thursday 9th May 2024, 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEST | 4:00pm NZST | 12:00pm SGT/HKT
If you’re not developing an AI strategy, you can bet your competitors are. As an experienced player in this rapidly developing field, here’s an insider’s tip: there are two frameworks to consider – Everyday AI and Game-Changing AI. The former focuses on productivity, the later on transformation. The impact is evolution versus revolution; surviving versus thriving. In a field where the rules are constantly changing, Insight helps you play to win. We’ll give you an update on the state of the AI nation, demystifying the two key options and letting you know what you need to get started.

Hosted Adam Howe and Paul Cina

Webinar 2: Get started with Copilot: Your Zero-Cost AI Assistant – Tuesday 14th May 2024, 2:00pm – 2:45pm AEST | 4:00pm NZST | 12:00pm SGT/HKT
Discover how Copilot can safeguard your data and ensure compliance, delve into the art of prompt engineering and learn what foundational elements you need to get started, including governance, privacy and identifying champions within your organisation.
Additionally, we will facilitate a comprehensive understanding of the platform formerly known as Bing Chat Enterprise, now rebranded as Copilot for Commercial Data Protection. This ensures that you are well-prepared with the necessary insights to adopt AI in a responsible and impactful manner.

Hosted by Roland Leggat and Paul Cina

Webinar 3: Innovate and Automate: Transforming Digital Creativity with Adobe Generative AI – Wednesday 22nd May, 2024 2:00pm – 2:45pm AEST | 4:00pm NZST | 12:00pm SGT/HKT
In this session we will look at the new Adobe Acrobat AI Assistant that can help you interact, summarise, and format PDF documents. We will also unpack how Adobe Firefly and Generative AI can transform your content creation workflow with new features and integrations including API services so you can automate at scale, and Adobe’s ethical and responsible approach to Generative AI to ensure you remain compliant.

Hosted by Matt Davis

Webinar 4: Building your business case and maximising your investment in Copilots – Tuesday, 28th May 2024 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm AEST | 4:30pm NZST | 12:30pm SGT/HKT
In this webinar, we will clarify the vast landscape of generative AI, demonstrating how it can elevate productivity, collaboration, and efficiency within your organisation. We’ll guide you through maximising your Copilot investment, involving key stakeholders and champions to foster engagement and usage, and providing ongoing support for sustained success and user adoption. Discover practical strategies to overcome resistance to change, such as addressing concerns head-on and celebrating milestones.

Hosted by Giselle Rowe, Paul Cina

Webinar 5: Discover the latest updates with Microsoft Copilots – Tuesday 4th June, 2024 2:00pm – 2:45pm AEST | 4:00pm NZST | 12:00pm SGT/HKT
Explore the latest advancements in Microsoft Copilots and their impact on your business. We’ll introduce the newest features and updates across different Copilots, ensuring you stay ahead in leveraging AI for your enterprise.
This session is designed to keep you informed on the most recent developments in AI technology, providing insights into how these updates can streamline your operations, enhance security measures, and drive business growth.

Hosted by: Paul Cina and Roland Leggat

Empowering Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in the Workplace
2024-05-09 16:30 - 18:30 | Curtin CBD Precinct, 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join us for an interactive panel discussion surrounding the strengths of neurodiverse people in data science and AI related careers.

The WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH) is excited to partner with idoba on this event.
Many neurodiverse individuals have exceptional skills such as superior attention to detail, heightened pattern recognition, and sustained concentration that make them very valuable employees that increase productivity and product quality. Due to their different way of thinking, neurodiverse individuals can also be very innovative in solving complex problems, yet this talent pool remains largely untapped.
This event will allow attendees to understand the strengths of neurodiverse people and how employers can help prepare them to succeed in the growing area of data engineering, data science and AI related careers.
Be inspired by an interactive panel discussion and learn about the various opportunities and pathways available for neurodiverse individuals and understand how your organisation could benefit from a neurodiverse workplace.

Empowering Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in the Workplace
2024-05-09 16:30 - 18:30 | 137 St Georges Tce, Perth, 137 St Georges Tce, Perth
Grab your tickets here.
Join us for this collaboration with idoba for this special event.
Neurodiverse individuals often possess extraordinary abilities, including enhanced attention to detail, advanced pattern recognition, and the ability to maintain focus for extended periods. These qualities not only contribute to their potential as exceptional employees, enhancing both productivity and the quality of products, but their unique perspectives also make them invaluable assets in creative problem-solving. Despite these benefits, the potential of neurodiverse talent is frequently overlooked.
This gathering aims to enlighten participants about the strengths inherent in neurodiversity and how to effectively integrate neurodiverse individuals into the workforce, particularly within the expanding fields of data engineering, data science, and AI.
Experience a dynamic panel discussion that will not only inspire but also inform attendees about the myriad opportunities available to neurodiverse individuals. Gain insights into how embracing neurodiversity within your organisation can drive innovation and success.

What is Angel Investing – Webinar
2024-05-09 17:00 - 18:00 | online
Unlock the Secrets of Angel Investing: A Webinar with Greg Riebe!
Ever wondered what Angel investing is all about and how it could transform your approach to investments? Join us for an exclusive webinar where Greg Riebe, Perth Angels Co-founder and Board Member, will guide you through the fascinating world of angel investing.
🚀 What to Expect:

Gain insights into the intricacies of angel investing
Understand where angel investing fits within the investment spectrum
Hear firsthand experiences and success stories from the world of angel investing

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to delve into the world of angel investing and become a key player in the dynamic landscape of startup investments!
An access link will be delivered via email one day before the event.

WAMR Networking Sundowner @ GHD, Perth City
2024-05-09 17:00 - 20:00 | GHD, 10/999 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000
Come join us for the 5th WAMR Networking Event, a networking sundowner on the rooftop of the Perth city GHD building. A chance to get together, meet your peers, discuss your research projects and make a few friends in the process!
GHD are our wonderful sponsors who will bring an expert panel together to discuss how research and innovation feeds into the design of projects to address sustainability concerns from the outset, not as an afterthought.

Thursday 9 May 2024 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (UTC+08)

Get directions

GHD
Level 10/999 Hay St, Perth WA 6000

DEADLINE: Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Awards 2024
2024-05-10 07:00 - 08:00 | online
Cygnet West PropTech Hub WA Award applications close 4pm Friday the 10th of May 2024. Finalists announced Friday the 17th of May 2024.
They will be awarded at the PropTech Hub Awards Night in June. The nights champions and award winners will be featured online for the following 12 months.

PropTech Hub WA Award Categories 2024

National PropTech of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative organisation operating nationally across 4 or more Australian states and territories.
Category Sponsor: Cygnet West
Emerging PropTech of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative emerging technology, including virtual realty, artificial intelligence, internet of things, metaverse or super computing.
Category Sponsor: Radium Capital
Cyber Safe PropTech of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most cyber safe organisation with critical infrastructure capability implementing processes to protect sensitive and personal information complying with privacy laws.
Category Sponsor: ComTech Training
PropTech Scale-Up of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative scale-up with annual turnover above $1 million or 8 employees.
Category Sponsor: Developed
PropTech Building Technology of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative building technology for the residential, commercial & industrial building sector.
Category Sponsor: Builderz WA
Commercial PropTech of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative PropTech for their contribution in the commercial property sector.
Category Sponsor: JJ Leach Group
Rising Star of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most outstanding Start-Up considered by the judges to show the most potential over the next 12 months.
Category Sponsor: Peel Chamber of Commerce & Industry
PropTech Spirit of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most outstanding PropTech member for their spirit in the past 12 months. Chosen by the PropTech Hub WA team..
Presented by PropTech Hub WA Chair Cullum Ashton
Regional PropTech of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative organisation operating from regional Western Australia.
Category Sponsor: JWH Group
PropTech In Land & Settlements of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative technology within the land valuation, land sales, conveyancing & settlement sector.
Category Sponsor: The Australian Property Institute
PropTech Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
Acknowledging the most innovative Founder, Director or CEO with entrepreneurial spirit.
Category Sponsor: Carbon Group
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Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshop – 10 May 2024 (VIRTUAL)
2024-05-10 08:30 - 16:30 | online
The Waalitj Hub provides support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people wanting to start, grow or sustain their businesses.

In a groundbreaking initiative funded by NIAA, the Waalitj Hub has partnered with the Australian Institute of Management Western Australia (AIM WA) to design and develop the Indigenous Joint Ventures Workshops to provide Indigenous entrepreneurs with knowledge and strategies to deliver better outcomes for themselves through commercial Joint Ventures.
This one day virtual workshop is tailored towards Indigenous Entrepreneurs who are currently in, or considering a business joint venture arrangement.
The workshop will cover:

An introduction to JV’s
Why enter a JV – benefits and risks?
Types of JV arrangements
Criteria for evaluating your JV
Questions to ask of and about your JV partner
Business relationships, balance of power and code of behaviour
Black cladding issues
Principles of good governance in JV arrangements
Roles and responsibilities of Directors, Management and Shareholders
Introduction to financial statements for Directors
Negotiating the terms and conditions of your JV

Learning outcomes:

Decide if a JV arrangement is the right option for your business
Evaluate if there is alignment of values and expectations with your JV partner
Begin to understand and build the foundations for a JV partnership through good governance
Identify the threats and opportunities in a case study demonstrating an actual JV arrangement
Know when, where and how to seek further advice and support

Facilitator:
AIM WA are a contemporary education leader; shaping management, leadership and workplace excellence.
Your session will be led by Gemma Nugent, a specialist construction, engineering and consulting contract lawyer. As the Principal Lawyer at SoundLegal, Gemma helps construction, engineering, consulting and light industrial businesses to create and negotiate clear, plain English contracts, so they can achieve great project outcomes.

DEADLINE: Innovate to Grow – Advanced Manufacturing Program
2024-05-12 08:00 - 09:00 | online
Innovate to Grow is a free 10-week virtual, self-paced learning program for Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to investigate new R&D opportunities with Advanced Manufacturing solutions.

The course will help you to:

Identify your innovation opportunities
Refine your value proposition
Understand the R&D viability
Help you build your business case
Provide guidance on how to prepare a strong funding application
