WA Innovation Calendar

2024 BioDesign Program Info Session
2024-03-07 12:00 - 12:45 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
About Event

​​​Thinking about joining our Perth Biodesign 2024 Flagship program? Wondering if it’s right for you?
​​​Join our Info Session to learn more about the Perth Biodesign opportunity and have all your questions answered.
​​​You’ll learn all about the program structure, what’s involved, how past Cohorts went, tips for the application process and the time commitment. You’ll also hear from Biodesign alumni about their experience!
​Your Facilitators
​This session is hosted by Oliver Bazzani and Chloe Goodred, Course Directors of Perth Biodesign’s Flagship Program.
​​Our Alumni
​​We will be joined by some of our amazing community to share their experiences as alumni of the program.
​​We can’t wait to see you online!
​Perth Biodesign Flagship Program
​The course, based upon Stanford University’s Biodesign innovation process, is designed for passionate individuals with clinical, technical, business, and research backgrounds.
​Participants are placed into teams and spend time in clinical settings identifying health challenges. After deeply understanding these problems, teams will ideate and prototype solutions to implement, supported by world-class mentors.
​Our alumni have gone on to create companies that are truly transforming care (see: VitalTrace, Veintech, Matilda, EarFlo), join other high-growth health companies, or return to their current roles with newfound perspectives, networks, and skillsets that amplify their growth.
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​​​📥 Apply to join our 2024 Flagship Cohort before Sunday 17th March 2024 at 11.59pm.

Apply Now!

CERI | International Womens Day Celebration
2024-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Centre for Entrepreneurial Research and Innovation (CERI), Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands, WA 6009, 6009, Australia
This year CERI is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) with some of the WA innovation sector’s leading women. A panel discussion will cover this year’s topic of Inspire Inclusion and how women are being empowered in different industries.
The panellists are:
Dr Tracey Wilkinson – Director of Stakeholder Engagement WA, MTPConnect – WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Tracey has more than 15 years’ experience in the Medtech, Biotech, Pharma and Digital Health (MTP) sector across research, start-up and tech transfer roles.
Alison Morley – Managing Director – Studies – Rio Tinto
Alison is a geologist with 25 years in mining/energy. She has held various roles in the resources sector including underground mine geologist at Broken Hill and Mount Isa.
Professor Melanie Johnston-Hollitt – Director Curtin Institute for Data Science and Australian Space Data Analysis Facility
Melanie is an internationally prominent radio astronomer working in the space between astrophysics, computer science and big data.
The event will be held on the eve of IWD.
Date: Thursday 7 March
Time: 5pm-7pm
Venue: CERI – Level 1, 22 Stirling Highway Nedlands

Leadership WA 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner
2024-03-07 18:30 - 23:00 (Australia/Perth) | Fraser’s Restaurant, 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, 6005, Australia
We are excited to invite you to celebrate twenty years of Leadership WA at the 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner.
This celebration will be a wonderful occasion for you and your cohort to reunite and reminisce on the memorable experiences shared, for us to come together as a Leadership WA community of Alumni, Graduates, Partners and Sponsors and celebrate the positive impact each of you has had on each other and our great state.
We will also announce and recognise our 2023 Distinguished Fellow and Honorary Fellow Award recipients, while enjoying a fabulous night of fun, food, entertainment and celebrations to mark this milestone occasion.
We encourage you to reach out to your syndicate, cohort, and the Leadership WA friends you have made along the way, and book your place to enjoy an unforgettable evening.
*Early Bird tickets are available until 25 January 2024.
Tickets: $190
If you are an Alumni Member or LeadAbility graduate, please use your unique event code to apply your discount to the ticket price.
Tickets include a 3-course dinner with soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Please let us know who you would like to sit with when booking your ticket, as well as your dietary requirements.

Dress code: Cocktail
RSVP: Monday 26 February 2024

FHRI Fund March 2024 Open Day
2024-03-08 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | Red Earth Arts Precinct, 27 Welcome Road, Karratha, Western Australia, 6714, Australia
ABOUT THIS EVENT
The next WA Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Open Day will be held on Friday 8 March 2024 at the Red Earth Arts Precinct in Karratha.
The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear about exciting WA health and medical research and innovation developments, and gain information about FHRI Fund programs open for applications, as well as recently awarded FHRI Fund grant recipients.
Aligned with International Women’s Day on 8 March 2024, the Karratha Open Day will have a theme of ‘Women’s and children’s health’ with an emphasis on research and innovation in partnership with Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara.
For those attending in person, the March Open Day will also offer the unique opportunity to engage in interactive demonstrations by select finalists from The Challenge, who are pioneering ground-breaking solutions to improve health care delivery in the Pilbara.
Hosted by the WA Department of Health’s Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) in collaboration with the WA Centre for Rural Health (WACRH) and the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance (PAHA), this event will feature addresses from distinguished speakers including FHRI Fund Advisory Council Members and other prominent speakers from the Pilbara and the WA health and medical research and innovation community.
For those unable to attend, a recording will be made available on the FHRI Fund website following the Open Day.
Attendance may be in-person or online as per details below. Further event related notifications including the online link will be sent closer to the date.
In-person attendance:

Registrations/networking/The Challenge finalist demonstrations: 9:00am-10:00am
Speeches and presentations: 10:00am-1:00pm
Light lunch/networking/The Challenge finalist demonstrations: 1:00pm-2:00pm

Online attendance:

Speeches and presentations: 10:00am-1:00pm

Important information
Photography: This event will be photographed and videoed and images will occasionally be used for promotional and marketing purposes, including social media. If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed, please notify event staff at event registration.
Assistance: If you have any special requirements to enable you to participate at this event please advise when you register.

DATE
Friday 8 March 2024

LOCATION
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Red Earth Arts Precinct
27 Welcome Road , Karratha WA 6714

CONTACT EVENT ORGANISER

UN Women Australia’s IWD Lunch 2024: Perth
2024-03-08 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Drive, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
This International Women’s Day, join UN Women Australia as we celebrate under the theme, Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress.
Hear from leaders and changemakers who are working to re-shape the system and remove the barriers so all women and girls can unlock their potential and drive better outcomes for us all.
When: Friday 8 March 2024
Registrations open: 11:30am
Formalities start: 12:30pm
Formalities end: 3:00pm
Event concludes: 3:30pm
Where: River View Room, Optus Stadium, 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100, Australia
For enquiries, please check our Frequently Asked Questions before contacting tickets@unwomen.org.au
For information on our other IWD events, please refer to the Program and Ticket Summary
On behalf of the world’s women and girls, we would like to thank you in advance for the very real difference your contribution and fundraising efforts will make to their lives.
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NECA WA Women’s Industry Forum
2024-03-08 11:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Perth) | Fraser’s Restaurant, 60 Fraser Ave, West Perth, 6005, Australia
Event description

Please join us for the2024 NECA WA Women’s Industry Forum!
NECA WA is delighted to announce the return of its Women’s Industry Forum. This event is being hosted on International Women’s Day 2024 and invites women from all sectors of the electrical and communications industry to participate in this exclusive forum for discussion, industry insights and networking.
The event will feature keynote speaker Neryl Joyce, first female Army officer to be qualified in Combat Close Personal Protection and author of “Mercenary Mum”, who will share her insights on thriving in a male-dominated industry. You will also hear the stories of women from across the industry who have taken various paths.

She{Codes} 1 Day Coding Workshop
2024-03-09 09:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
A FREE 1 Day Workshop for Women of any age to learn beginner-level HTML & CSS, and Django & Python workshops, in a self-paced environment, mentored by industry professionals.
Our goal is to increase the diversity in the tech community, spark collaboration, creativity, and expand networks. If you’ve been curious about coding for a while, or are looking to brush up your skills, come along and join the fun.

Empowering Neurodiverse Talent to Thrive in the Workplace
2024-03-09 16:30 - 18:30 (Australia/Perth) | Curtin CBD (137 St Georges Tce), 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 special 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.

MRIWA PhD Research Showcase
2024-03-10 16:30 - 20:00 (AWST) | Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
The Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia (MRIWA) supports exceptional PhD students undertaking research into the challenges and opportunities facing the State’s minerals industry.
In the annual MRIWA PhD Research Showcase, members of this cohort share the outcomes and potential of their projects with an audience of guests from the industry and research communities, and explore the significance of their work in relation to real-world issues.
Come along to meet these future minerals research thought-leaders and join discussion about the innovative and dynamic future of the minerals sector in Western Australia.

Business Women’s Collective Monthly Meetup March
2024-03-12 08:30 - 10:15 (Australia/Perth) | Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, Western Australia, 6181, Australia
The Business Women’s Collective hosts a vibrant Monthly Meetup fostering empowerment and collaboration. This dynamic event unites a diverse group of talented business and community leaders, providing a platform for networking, skill-sharing, and inspiration. Through engaging discussions and impactful connections, the collective empowers businesswomen to thrive in their professional journeys, creating a supportive and uplifting community.
Monthly Meetups are no cost to attend, however, we do encourage you to support the onsite Groundswell Cafe by purchasing beverages and/or food from their delicious menu!
Our events are facilitated and follow a carefully designed format to ensure that you receive the most value from the time you commit to attending. Whether it’s a simple social outing you are looking forward to, or you are seeking high quality connections, we aim to provide engaging opportunities for you to receive support and inspiration.
Book your place now as we have limited numbers of tickets available due to venue capacity.
We understand that unexpected life events can result in a change of plans, so if you book and then find yourself unable to attend, please contact us immediately so that we can offer your place to another lady from our waitlist.
We look forward to meeting you at our next Monthly Meetup!

MORE ABOUT BWC
The Business Women’s Collective is an initiative that started early in 2023 when a small group of dynamic business women got together on a semi regular basis over coffee and realised how valuable these catchups were in providing support. They wondered whether this casual meeting format would be of value to other women in their community and the first Monthly Meetup was hosted in June of 2023. This event was a success and the feedback was very positive, so the “founders” decided on some group roles and a regular format was developed with meetups being hosted each month through the remainder of the year.
We are extremely grateful to our BWC “Champions” who provide their time, expertise and skills voluntarily, to ensure that everyone in our growing community is warmly welcomed and supported.
The BWC Team of Champions are a humble group, but always worthy of a mention!
🌼 Veronica Smith (Lead Facilitator)
🌼 Kelly Winrow
🌼 Sue Daley
🌼 Kelly King
🌼 Chloe Esakoff

Investing in Female Founders: From Capital to Mentorship
2024-03-12 09:30 - 11:30 (Australia/Perth) | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
Join us in person or virtually, for an inspiring and insightful event, as two powerhouse female founders share their unique journeys on scaling their business.
The discussion will shed light on the challenges and opportunities related to securing capital as a female founder, the importance of building impactful partnerships and the crucial role of mentorship in accelerating female led ventures.
⭐Mei Yong: Founder and Chief Executive Officer of My PlantCo⭐
My PlantCo is a plant-based WA company focused on creating products that are loved by people and planet. Mei has been involved in the launch and evolution of each of My PlantCo’s three distinct brands – Real Oats, Kado and Turban Chopsticks.
Additionally, Mei holds a number of roles including as an Advisory Member of Curtin University’s Molecular & Life Sciences Faculty and Murdoch University’s Launchpad and as a Mentor to WA Female Founders.
⭐Yaxi Zhan: Founding Director of Accelerate Resources ⭐
Yaxi Zhan is a Mining Entrepreneur and founding director of ASX-listed resource exploration company Accelerate Resources (ASX: AX8)
With a proven track record in M&A, capital raising and business strategy, Yaxi led Accelerate Resources from private to publicly listed on the ASX, transformed the organisation from multi-commodity explorer to become lithium focused, and continues to add value to the Company and shareholders.
No matter where you are, you can participate! Choose your experience:
◼️Join us IN PERSON at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley for an immersive experience.
◼️Attend VIRTUALLY and connect from the comfort of your own space.
🗓️ Date & Time
Tuesday 12th March
9:30am – 11:30am
🎟️Tickets
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/investing-in-female-founders-from-capital-to-mentorship
🌐 Who Should Attend
This event is open to anyone, women & men, leaders and supporters with a shared perspective, anyone who supports the growth of women in business.
🙏Supported by
This event is made possible by Meshpoints, supported by Spacecubed and Lotterywest, which exists to build a stronger culture of entrepreneurship and innovation in Western Australia.

Finding and Applying for Grants
2024-03-12 11:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Perth) | WOTSO Mandurah, 22 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, Western Australia, 6210, Australia
Are you looking for grant money to grow your business and increase visibility?
Join our grants workshop to learn how to navigate the application process. Plus get 1:1 consultations to discuss specific grant opportunities for your business.
What is covered?
– Grant writing: An approach
– Project viability & outcomes
– Budgets & Costs
– Types of grants available
Presented by Alison Palmer

Perth reCONNECT 2024
2024-03-12 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Royal Hotel, 531 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Connecting the Austrian railway sector to the Australian mining industry

Join us for an evening cocktail reception which offers an excellent opportunity to network among industry representatives and other distinguished members of our network in Western Australia.

We greatly appreciate the support of go-international, a joint initiative by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Labour and Economy and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, for this ReFocus Austria event.
We look forward to welcoming you to this special evening in Perth! For more information contact us at sydney@advantageaustria.org

Bunuru Social Impact Summit
2024-03-13 06:00 - 18:00 (Australia/Perth) | Poolgarla Parkland, Kulunga Grv, Kings Park, WA, 6005, Australia
Bunuru Social Impact Summit 2024
Culture: Survival, Resilience, Strength & Celebration
Wednesday 13 March 2024
6 am – 6 pm Poolgarla Parkland, Kaarta Koomba, Kings Park
The Bunuru Social Impact Summit is the pinnacle of the Festival. The previous Summits have inspired large-scale systems change, designed to help us all become better carers of everything through shifting cultural, social, environmental and economic outcomes.
The Bunuru Social Impact Summit will bring together diverse thought leaders, change-makers, artists, and innovators from across Western Australia. They will present their unique perspectives, experiences, and insights to explore how Aboriginal culture has, since colonialism, gone from surviving to thriving.
For 2024, our theme is Culture: Survival, Resilience, Strength & Celebration. 2024 also marks five years since the inception of Danjoo Koorliny, the halfway point of a 10-year journey towards the 2029 bicentenary.
The Summit is a celebration of Aboriginal culture, values, and achievements. The conversations will be culturally affirming and will challenge the status quo. New ways to address social, economic, and environmental challenges will be found while building and strengthening how Aboriginal people want to be represented, both now and beyond Danjoo Koorliny’s 2029 vision.
Our celebration will feature a series of engaging and diverse speaker sessions, cultural workshops and experiences, panel discussions, performances and inspiring keynote presentations. It will focus on a wide range of cultural themes and community-led activities for everyone to participate in as we continue our journey to drive change for future generations.
The Bunuru Summit will be held at the beautiful Poolgarla Parkland, Kings Park. We have some exciting add-ons like Bush Tucker / Talks & Tasting by Dale Tilbrook, Bush Medicine with Vivienne Hansen and Male & Female Cultural Walking Tours.
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Unveiling the 2024 Plus Eight Accelerator
2024-03-13 07:30 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Dr Marcus Tan (EIR), Kirsty Packer (Program Lead), Plus Eight
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.
There have been some big changes to the Plus Eight Accelerator this year….. Firstly, there’s a new team This year, the program will be led b…

Data#3 – JuiceIT Event
2024-03-13 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth)
Step into the Future with Data#3 – JuiceIT Event!
Get ready for an exciting event that embarks on a transformative journey where the once-future is now the reality, challenges norms, questions the status quo, and embraces fresh ideas.

JuiceIT is your ticket to:
✓ Network with like minded peers
✓ Captivating demonstrations
✓ Stay ahead with the latest tech trends
✓ Fuel your digital transformation journey with innovative solutions
✓ Connection with Data#3 Solution Specialists to understand how you can make ‘Next is Now’ a reality.

Event Details
Wednesday, 13th March 2024
TIME: 8pm – 5pm
LOCATION: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
COST: Free
Secure your spot Register Now

Women in Technology Panel Discussion
2024-03-13 12:00 - 12:40 (Australia/Perth) | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
After the success of last year’s Women in Technology panel, Data#3 is delighted to announce its return in 2024.

SESSION TIME: 12pm – 12:40pm
LOCATION: River View Room, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre

Leading the discussion is Tina Ambrose MAICD – CEO at Valrose and Co-Chair of Women in Technology WA (WiTWA). The distinguished panel features Susan Forrester – Non-executive Director at Data#3, Kate Kirwin – Founder and CEO of She Codes Australia, Cecily Rawlinson – CyberWest: WA Cyber Security Innovation Hub and Kingsley McGarrigle GAICD – WA State General Manager and ESG Lead at Data#3.
The panel will delve into various topics for women in the technology industry, utilising storytelling and engaging in a Q&A session.

Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Steve Knight Lunch Session
2024-03-13 12:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Perth) | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Join us over lunch for the next installment of our Meet the Entrepreneur Series, featuring Steve Knight, a distinguished Business Communications Specialist.
Communication Readiness for Business – Art of Comms Workshop
Discover how to craft compelling messages that resonate with your audience and learn to deliver with confidence and professionalism. Elevate your communication skills and inspire others. Steve Knight is a seasoned Business Communications Specialist with over 30 years of experience, blending expertise in broadcast journalism with executive coaching. As an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD Business School, he educates and empowers leaders in effective communication strategies. Knight’s passion lies in transforming individuals into impactful speakers and leaders, evident through his global coaching initiatives and innovative Art of Comms app.

Time
12pm – 3pm
Including lunch and a break
Cost
Free for The SET members
$20 for non-members

WA BioCheers – March 2024
2024-03-13 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | The University Club of WA, Ground Floor Auditorium, Crawley, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
Please note: members must be logged in to gain free registration.
WA BioCheers – March 2024
We are excited to kick off the year with our first Western Australia networking event. Come along to meet new people and potential partners, and to catch up with old friends and colleagues. BioCheers is an opportunity to share ideas and build relationships in Western Australia’s vibrant biotechnology community. The evening also gives you the chance to meet your Western Australia-based AusBiotech Committees and Advisory Groups.

Date:
Wednesday 13 March 2024

Time:
5.00pm – Registration
5.30pm – 7:30pm – Networking function

Venue:

The University Club of Western Australia
Hackett Drive, Crawley WA

Cost:
AusBiotech Members: Free
Non-member Attendees: $90

Not a member?
Contact Tanya Daw, Director of Memberships & Engagement, on tdaw@ausbiotech.org to find out more about AusBiotech membership benefits.
*Members if you are experiencing issues registering for the event, please contact Tanya Daw, Director of Memberships & Engagement membership@ausbiotech.org who will help register you on your behalf.
About BioCheers
These informal networking events are held regularly throughout the year in central locations, providing an opportunity for members and industry representatives to meet, develop relationships and to engage with their local AusBiotech Committees.

Idea to Reality: Launch Your Software Product This Year!
2024-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Irish Club of WA 61 Townshend Rd, Subiaco WA 6008, Australia, 61 Townshend Rd, Subiaco, WA, 6008, Australia
Do you have a brilliant product idea but feel like you are getting stuck getting this started? Join us for an informative and interactive event designed to help you validate your market, develop a winning plan, and get your software product into the hands of users THIS YEAR!
No matter stage you are at:
Brainstorming a solution? Discover how to identify and validate what the market needs. Refining your concept? Learn pre-scoping techniques to optimise your development.
Not sure how software development works? We will guide you through the process from idea to having a viable product.
At the Pre-MVP or MVP stage? Explore what getting to an MVP looks like and strategies for a successful launch.
Get the insider knowledge you need:
Research that works: Learn market research techniques to identify your ideal customer and validate your niche.
Simple steps to success: Follow a roadmap to guide you from idea, concept, scope, development to your MVP.
Ask the experts: Enjoy a dedicated Q&A session to get your questions answered.
We will also briefly cover the best places to look for grants and what R&D tax incentive is.
This event is for you if:

You have a software product idea but aren’t sure where to start.
You want to avoid costly development mistakes.
You’re eager to launch your product this year and you are done with waiting.
You believe in the power of your idea and want to see it come to life.

Don’t wait! Seats are limited. Register today and take the first step towards making your product dream a reality in 2024!
Still not convinced? Here are just a few reasons to join:

Proven strategies: Learn from experts with a track record of successful product launches.
Time-saving insights: Skip the research rabbit hole and get actionable advice.
Network with peers: Connect with other business owners and share your journey.
Invest in yourself: This event is an investment in your product dream, with potentially huge returns.

Date: Wednesday 13 March 2024
Time: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Location: Irish Club of WA – 61 Townshend Rd, Subiaco
Don’t miss out! Register now and unlock your product’s potential!
Your Speakers:
Samuel Hawley, a Software Engineer at Limitless Devs, transitioned from web development to app and software development driven by a passion to empower businesses with impactful digital solutions.
Having observed the gap between sales promises and technical delivery in the digital marketing industry, Samuel founded Limitless Devs in 2021. His mission is to leverage his coding skills to bridge this divide, enabling businesses to realise their ambitious digital visions through expert software architecture, consulting, and development services.
Rebecca Ruiz, a Digital Consultant, Advisor, and Go-to-Market Strategist at Time to Leap, empowering businesses to scale and grow their digital products.
Prior to founding Time to Leap, Rebecca honed her skills through years of experience in Business Development and Sales. Her time at a custom software development company sparked her passion for innovation, which she now translates her knowledge into tangible results for her clients. While Rebecca isn’t a trained technical expert herself, she understands the technical world and expertly guides her clients through the non-technical aspects of development, market research and product launches ensuring smooth sailing towards success.

Webinar: How to improve the health of rural, regional and remote communities with an MRFF grant
2024-03-14 08:00 - 09:30 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
Join our next MRFF Webinar at 11:00am AEDT on 14 March 2024 for a practical workshop on how health practitioners, researchers and health services can use research to address health needs in rural, regional and remote communities. This includes building research capability and sustainability, mechanisms and strategies for engaging in research and the MRFF support available for this research.
Our panel will talk about their experiences and provide personal insights. An opportunity to ask questions will follow.

Optimise your marketing with AI
2024-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | 146 Colin Street, 146 Colin Street, West Perth, WA, 6005, Australia
Learn the way that you, as a marketing professional, should be using AI effectively to avoid risking being left behind

The topic of AI is here to stay, and it’s a conversation that regularly comes up with our clients. Which AI tools should you be using, and how to use AI most effectively in marketing roles. With so many AI tools out there, it can be difficult to know which ones to use, and which ones to avoid.
Our team has grouped together to deliver a workshop aimed at empowering marketers with AI tips, tricks and tools to make their daily work more efficient and optimise the results of marketing efforts.
Details:

Date: Thursday 14th March
Time: 9am – 12pm
Venue: ALYKA office (146 Colin Street, West Perth)
Morning tea and coffee provided.

What to expect:
Enhance your digital marketing with AI (presented by Hardik Gosai)
Tailored for marketing managers, this workshop delves into leveraging AI to make digital marketing a breeze. We’ll unpack how to use AI for SEO, learn how to gain insights into AI-driven keyword research, turn those keywords into search-optimised content ideas, and review and improve your current website pages.
Create content and write like an expert copywriter(presented by Rebel Boylan)
AI can be a great help in generating ideas, streamlining your content creation, overcoming writer’s block, and getting those creative juices flowing. We’ll discuss these fantastic opportunities that AI can have for content marketers but also highlight some of the limitations. We will provide practical examples, prompts and a list of our favourite AI tools for content creation so you can leave feeling empowered to create content with ease.
Unleashing creativity with AI (presented by Xixi Ma)
Our Head of Design and UX invites you to delve into AI’s role across creative and design. Gain insights into AI in digital design, focussing on principles and best practices for utilising AI tools during the design process. At the end of the session, you’ll have hands-on self-practice time to put your learning into action.
Presenters

Hardik Gosai, Digital Marketing Specialist
Hardik is our Digital Marketing Specialist, managing our Digital Tech Team to deliver campaigns that achieve our clients’ goals. Hardik has a strong data-driven approach and works closely with Google, Meta and other digital channels to keep up with industry trends. Hardik uses a range of AI tools to implement keyword research and campaign planning.
Rebel Boylan, Content Strategist
Motivated by her interest in the intersection of communication and technology, Rebel creates content strategies that attract and engage target audiences, driving business goals. And if she isn’t sure how, Rebel undertakes User Research projects to find out. With the ever-growing pressure on marketing managers to produce content in high volume since the introduction of AI, Rebel has tried and tested heaps of AI tools and will share her top picks for assisting with content creation.
Xixi Ma, Head of Design and UX
Combining knowledge of User Experience, design and accessibility, Xixi ensures each creative project looks fantastic, functions well and fulfils business goals. Her relentless perfectionism and stunning designs are vital for bringing client’s visions to life. Since the introduction of AI, Xixi and her team have adopted several tools that make design work streamlined and more efficient.
It’s a small, interactive workshop where you’ll get the chance to ask lots of questions and hear how other marketing managers are using AI. Numbers are strictly capped to ensure that the session is interactive and impactful, so reserve your ticket today.
As marketers, we understand the value of our skills and expertise and can be confident in saying that AI isn’t going to take over our jobs just yet. But, with the increasing powers of AI, it’s crucial to learn how to use AI effectively or risk getting left behind.

Women in Data Science
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, 6009, Australia
The University of Western Australia is excited to bring you Women in Data Science (WiDS) Perth 2024

You are invited to join us at WiDS Perth 2024, delivered in association with Women in Data Science Worldwide https://www.widsworldwide.org/
Our expert panel of leading WA-based data science experts will share their different stories and perspectives on what it takes to build a successful career in data science. Our panel discussion will be followed by Q&A and light refreshments with networking.
WiDS Perth 2024 Panellists

Megan Born – Superstar of STEM, Analytics Lead at Energetics, PhD candidate at UWA
Parwinder Kaur, Superstar of STEM, Director DNA Zoo, Founder and Chair WA Genome Atlas
Helen Milner – Encryption & Privacy Preservation Researcher, PhD candidate at UWA
Nicola Armstrong, Bioinformatician, Curtin University

Karishna Pareemanun – UWA Data Science Club President, Technology Consultant at Visagio
Rachel Cardell-Oliver (Chair) – Head of Department, Computer Science & Software Engineering, UWA

We welcome all industry practitioners, academics, university students, high school students and their parents – anyone who has an interest in Data Science and wants to find out more. 2024 is the 5th year of WiDS Perth. We are proud to be hosting one of 200+ events from around the world and look forward to inspiring more women to engage in data science.
WiDS Perth 2024 is independently organized by the University of Western Australia to be part of the mission to increase participation of women in data science and to feature outstanding women doing outstanding work.

CERI: Concept to Creation (Week 1)
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
The course operates over 10 weeks, with sessions running at our CERI headquarters one evening per week. Each session is led by an industry expert, and filled with insightful theory, engaging activities and collaborative discussions, ensuring an immersive learning experience every week.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Intellectual Property and Licensing
Business Model and Sales
Company Formation and Accounting

‍The Concept to Creation startup program is run several times throughout the year.

By completing this course, you will be eligible to apply for CERI office residency, the CERI Mentoring Program, the Malka Customer Development Masterclass and CERI Start funding. As you and your startup develop, our offerings facilitate you with the experience to form and grow a startup company, guiding your future path to success.
CERI has created a collaborative environment for you to openly share your ideas and plans, with everyone signing Non-Disclosure deeds before the commencement of the course.

DEADLINE: Access Asia Business Grant
2024-03-15 08:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
Access Asia Business Grants provide WA small to medium enterprises with funding to help them build or maintain competitiveness in Asian markets.

You get….Up to $30,000 (excluding GST).
Who is this for?
WA small to medium enterprises.

Funding may be used for activities that enable businesses to:

adopt new business models to expand market share
scope new supply or value chains
develop export plans
access new Asian markets or sectors
develop new partnerships through specialist in-market support and services
increase innovation in logistics and supply chain models
scope new e-commerce models and digital platforms
gather in-market intelligence to capture new opportunities
develop new marketing collateral for Asian markets.

To be eligible, you must:

have an Australian business number (ABN), or an Australian company number (ACN), or a valid Certificate of Incorporation
be a solvent WA based small to medium enterprise
have had operations in WA for at least 2 years
employ fewer than 200 people.

Planning for a Productive Conference (Bio Convention) | Session 1
2024-03-15 08:30 - 10:00 (Australia/Perth) | online, Australia
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 (Australia/Perth) | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, Australia
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.

City of Joondalup Startup Weekend 2024
2024-03-15 17:30 - 2024-03-17 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | Edith Cowan University, 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, WA, 6027, Australia
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!

Are you interested in mentoring during Startup Weekend? Express your interest via the form here!
Learn more and see how the event runs at https://startupweekend.org/
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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 (Australia/Perth) | Apply online, Australia
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

Scaling Your Company to the UK
2024-03-19 16:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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.
