AUKUS Ready: WA’s Strategic Role and SME Capability Uplift Under Pillar II
2025-06-17 17:15 - 19:30 (Australia/Perth) | Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law, 14/141 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join AIDN and Bennett – Litigation and Commercial Law for a dynamic panel exploring Western Australia’s critical role in supporting the AUKUS partnership through sovereign capability and SME development.
This session will unpack the opportunities emerging under Pillar II of AUKUS—which focuses on advanced technologies including artificial intelligence, cyber, quantum, and undersea capabilities—and what it means for WA’s defence sector.
Key themes include:

WA’s strategic position in the Indo-Pacific
Preparing local SMEs to be AUKUS-ready
Workforce and skills development pathways
Legal and compliance considerations for global defence collaboration
Success stories and practical steps for capability uplift

Learn more and register: AUKUS Ready: WA’s Strategic Role and SME Capability Uplift Under Pillar II

Leading the Future Conference: Building AI, Innovation & Emerging Trends
2025-06-17 17:30 - 2025-06-18 17:00 | Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, 9 Ormsby Terrace, Mandurah, 6210, Australia
The Leading the Future Conference is a premier event uniting over 200 business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and innovators to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation on leadership and business growth. Scheduled for June 17–18, 2025, at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, this conference offers actionable insights into AI and digital transformation, access to cutting-edge leadership strategies, and practical tools to navigate evolving business landscapes.

Learn more HERE

How Two Physios Built a Digital Startup
2025-06-18 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Joanna Morris, Kevin Wernli, Matilda Health
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.
Join Joanna Morris and Kevin Wernli, co-founders of Matilda Health, as they share the raw, real, and rewarding journey of…

Climate Tech Charge Program - Information Session
2025-06-18 10:00 - 10:45 | online, Australia
Are you an ambitious founder in the climate tech space looking to grow your startup and raise funding?
Join us for a Program Information Session to learn how EnergyLab’s Climate Tech Charge Program can help you!
📅 Date: 18th June 2025
🕒 Time: 12:00-12:45 AEST
📍 Location: Online – Link provided upon registration
💡 Who It’s For: Early-stage founders with a market-validated idea, looking to build market traction, acquire their first customers and become investment ready
What You’ll Learn:

How the Climate Tech Charge Program supports early-stage startups
Program benefits: expert-led workshops, mentorship, access to co-working space and more!
Q&A session with the Program Lead

Triple Bubble Goes West
2025-06-18 16:00 - 19:00 | Perth WA, Western Australia, Australia
​Triple Bubble, the region’s first fit-for-purpose fintech fund, is excited to be heading to Perth!
​Alongside Fintech Australia, Triple Bubble is inviting fintech founders, industry professionals, and anyone curious about the future of financial technology to join for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Come meet fellow innovators, expand your network, and learn more about Triple Bubble and our mission to back fintech across all stages of growth.
Learn more and register: Triple Bubble Goes West

City of Joondalup Pre-Accelerator Program Pitch Night
2025-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Join as the latest cohort of founders from the Plus Eight City of Joondalup Pre-Accelerator take the stage to pitch their startups after six weeks of intensive mentoring and growth.
These driven founders have refined their business ideas, validated their solutions, and are now ready to showcase their progress to Perth’s wider innovation community — and you’re invited to be part of it.
Learn more here: City of Joondalup Pre-Accelerator Program Pitch Night

A Night of Innovation // The Fifth Industrial Revolution
2025-06-18 17:00 - 20:00 | WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Imagine a future where WA leads the world in ethical disruption – a future where technological advancement amplifies humanity.
We’re thrilled to announce ‘A Night of Innovation // The Fifth Industrial Revolution,’ a bigger, bolder, and brighter edition of our Night of Innovation series.
In the era of the Fifth Industrial Revolution, bold ideas don’t just happen — they transform industries by blending human intelligence with the power of generative AI.
Join our live discussion as we fire up debates such as:

Humans and Machines collaborating? Real or imagined?
What they aren’t telling us about AGI
A.I. Agents – the risks and opportunities
Will A.I. make our brains smaller?

ECU together with supporters Modern People, Creative Tech Village, SoMedia and WA Museum Boola Bardip are joining forces to deliver our most disruptive edition of a Night of Innovation yet. Once again, we’re committing to propelling as many WA startups as possible on their path to success, but this time, we’re upping the ante. Expect a strong investor presence, a streamlined group of startups with longer pitch times, and more generous prizes than ever before.
What can you expect from the night?

Lisa Longman, Director, Bloom
Dr. Laurie Hughes, Assoc. Professor at Edith Cowan University
Sophie Bull, Senior Strategist at Frog

A future-focused evening hosted by the energetic Andy Lamb as MC, guiding us through conversations that matter.
🔑 Keynote Presentation
Hear from Nathan Moane, Director of Business Development at Worley, as he explores Reinvention through A.I., an insider’s take on how a global leader is embracing transformation through technology.
💬 Panel Discussion: Industry 5.0 Human + Machine Collaboration – Risks + Opportunities
Unpack the risks and opportunities of Industry 5.0 with our expert panel:
Don’t miss this chance to experience the future of innovation in WA — book your spot and be part of the revolution.
(If you’re interested in showcasing or partnering with us, please contact: purpose@modernpeople.com.au. We are excited to hear your innovative ideas!)
Learn more and register: A Night of Innovation // The Fifth Industrial Revolution

The Evolving Role of Gas in Australia's Energy Future
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Brookfield Place, 125 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
As the energy transition powers ahead, the role of gas is now firmly recognised as a key player. Come down and here from our experts to learn more about the evolving role of gas in the energy transition.
About this event: This event has the following amazing speakers who will be sharing their insights with their wealth of knowledge and experience.

Quentin Jeay – Principal Energy at BHP
Sreeparna Saha – Senior Analyst, WA Future System Planning and Forecasting at AEMO
David Fallon – General Manager, Energy Transition at Chevron

Learn more and register: The Evolving Role of Gas in Australia’s Energy Future

The Global Tech Ecosystem Briefing
2025-06-18 23:00 - 23:30 | online, Australia
​Unpacking the Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025 – a comprehensive benchmarking of 288 cities’ tech and innovation economies.
​Dealroom will explain the key drivers of successful tech ecosystems, and how they can be measured, and how to drive data-driven policy making to support economic security and tech sovereignty.
Learn more here: The Global Tech Ecosystem Briefing

WA Social Enterprise Awards
2025-06-19 17:30 - 22:00 | Perth City Farm, 1 City Farm Pl, East Perth, Perth, Western Australia, 6004, Australia
Across Western Australia, social enterprises are transforming lives – creating jobs, empowering communities, protecting our environment, and building a fairer, more inclusive economy. Now it’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible people behind that change.
Join the WA Social Enterprise Council (WASEC) for a night of celebration, connection, and impact at the inaugural WA Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – the first event of its kind in WA dedicated entirely to celebrating our state’s purpose-led businesses and social innovators.
Learn more HERE

Future By Design - A Future of Abundance
2025-06-20 09:00 - 16:30 | 3/256 Adelaide Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia
Western Australia has long been known for its pioneering spirit and strong innovation ecosystem. However, as the world rapidly evolves, it is crucial that our local leaders and innovators have access to the latest knowledge, tools, and networks to remain competitive on the global stage. A Future by Design addresses this need by offering a world-class program that brings Silicon Valley thinking right to our doorstep.
Speakers include:
– Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy (TBC)
– Councillor Bruce Reynolds, Deputy Lord Mayor, City of Perth
– Kyle Hermans, SingularityU Ambassador & CEO Be Courageous
– Christina Gerakiteys, SingularityU Primary Global Ambassador – Australia
– Carl Cockerman, AICD State Director WA
– Jeremy Chetty, Student Edge
– SJ Price, AI practice lead, Stirling & Rose
– Marion Burchell, Managing Director, Azolla and Former A/GCIO of Western Australia
– more speakers to come!
Learn more : Future By Design – A Future of Abundance

GreenTech Hub | Post-Workshop Briefing
2025-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
Couldn’t make it to the workshop but want to be part of delivering long-duration energy storage solutions for WA? Attend this post-workshop webinar and hear all about the GreenTech Hub’s first Innovation Challenge: The Long Game.
Effective long-duration energy storage is one of the critical obstacles standing in the way of WA’s transition to a net-zero future. Do you have a solution or innovation that could make a difference?
We’re looking to develop, pilot and prototype the energy storage solutions of tomorrow that will help deliver secure and reliable energy supply across Australia’s largest state.
Learn more and register: GreenTech Hub | Post-Workshop Briefing

Applying for Grants | SBDC x Innovation Cluster
2025-06-23 12:00 - 13:30 | online, Australia
This topic covers:

Understand the potential value of grant funding to support business growth
Identify relevant sources of grant funding
Develop a grant funding plan aligned to your business strategy
Tips to improve your grant application success rate

This workshop is for small business owners looking to apply for grant funding opportunities to grow their business.

ScaleUP WA + Aurecon Presents Scaling Up Green Tech
2025-06-23 13:30 - 17:30 | Aurecon, Level 5/863 Hay St, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Presented by ScaleUP WA in partnership with, and kindly hosted by, Aurecon, this special event brings together key representatives from government and industry who are committed to building a strong and sustainable Green Tech sector in WA.
Learn about the policies and initiatives designed to inspire and catalyse a sustainable green future in WA, while gaining unique insights into market trends, how corporates and industry are responding, and potential future directions for the sector.
Hear from an exciting panel of businesses as they share what has been crucial to their growth and success, what they see as the greatest opportunities ahead, and what they believe is required to take advantage of them.
Learn more and register: ScaleUP WA + Aurecon Presents Scaling Up Green Tech

Perth Build Club - Launch Builder Event
2025-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | TL Robertson Library, Kent Street, Bentley, WA, 6102, Australia
Open session for anyone building their own cool AI project including AI chatbots, AI workflows, AI search and more!

​Co-working space to share ideas and dreams!
​Ready to build your visions into reality?
​100% free, no strings attached!

​​See https://www.buildclub.ai/ for more details!

Monday 23 June

TL Robertson Library – Bentley, Western Australia

Health Innovation Accelerator Workshop
2025-06-24 08:00 - 16:30 | The Hub, Bentley Technology Park, 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia
Welcome to Curtin’s Health Innovation Accelerator Workshop! Join us at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park for an exciting event focused on driving innovation in healthcare.
This workshop will bring together researchers from the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Curtin Singapore, along with clinicians from partner health service providers. It presents a valuable opportunity to:

Network across disciplines (incl. engineering, computer science, data science, and health)
Identify and co-design novel med tech, scientific and digital health solutions
Engage with real-world clinical challenges
Explore pathways to secure external funding (e.g., FHRI Fund)

Learn more and register: Health Innovation Accelerator Workshop

CSIRO's Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility Discussion
2025-06-24 09:00 - 09:30 | online, Australia
You are invited to a short webinar about how CSIRO’s Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility (HTDF) can be used to scale up, test and demonstrate hydrogen innovations.The HTDF provides a safe and well-provisioned environment for researchers, industry partners and businesses to test, trial and demonstrate new and emerging technologies across the hydrogen value chain.

Learn more here: CSIRO’s Hydrogen Technology Demonstration Facility Discussion

WaveX Investor Webinar
2025-06-24 14:30 - 15:15 | online, Australia
Join Simon Renwick, Managing Director of WaveX, for a live investor briefing on the future of ocean energy and how WaveX is solving a $1T inefficiency in the offshore renewables sector.
WaveX is currently raising capital via liquidity and offers:
ESIC eligibility (invest before 30 June)
$1M+ already raised in the current round
Proprietary D-Spar™ technology: scalable, survivable, no underwater moving parts
Tier 1 commercial engagement and $2.5M+ in non-dilutive funding
🔹 Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025
🔹 Time: 2:30pm AWST
🔹 Host: Simon Renwick, Managing Director
🔹 Audience: Sophisticated investors only

Pilbara Summit
2025-06-25 08:00 - 2025-06-26 17:00 | Red Earth Arts Precinct, 27 Welcome Road, Karratha, Western Australia, 6714, Australia
Showcase your business to hundreds of energy and mining professionals at Australia’s leading industry conferences and exhibitions

CORE Innovation Zone’s exists to give small to medium sized businesses the opportunity to take part in some of the energy and mining companies largest and most important conferences and exhibitions.
We have partnered with some of the industry’s leading events including WA Mining Conference, IMARC and Austmine to give the companies shaping the future of energy and mining a chance to exhibit at a fraction of the cost.

Investing in Innovation - Startup investing the What, How & Why
2025-06-25 09:00 - 10:30 | online, Australia
Join online where you’ll learn about the interesting investment sector and hear personal stories from experienced investors on how they got into startup investing.
Topics include:

What angel investing is
How investing in startups works
Why people invest in early stage innovative ventures
How you can get involved

Investing in Innovation – Startup investing the What, How & Why

Hydrogen Society Australia (HSA): Hydrogen Links
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:30 | online, Australia
Discover how electrotechnologies are transforming the hydrogen industry, making production, storage, and utilization more modular and scalable. This presentation will showcase the powerful synergy between academia and industry in delivering groundbreaking translational research, from QUT’s H2Xport pilot plant to our cutting-edge labs on campus. Learn how this paradigm shift is not only accelerating research, development, and deployment but also paving the way for a more accessible and sustainable hydrogen future.
Both in-person (QLD) and online.
Learn more and register: Hydrogen Society Australia (HSA): Hydrogen Links

The Perkins Year in Review
2025-06-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
On behalf of the Board of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, you’re invited to attend the 2024 Year in Review presentation. Perkins CEO Professor Peter Leedman AO be sharing achievements for the last year and highlight the exciting research and developments ahead in our work on cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and rare genetic diseases. Prof Leedman will also provide a brief update on the business case for the Perkins initiative to establish the Western Australia Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
Learn more and register: The Perkins Year in Review

Innovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct, Pederick Rd, Neerabup, WA, Australia
Smart Growth and Sustainable Partnerships for Thriving Communities
Join ECU’s School of Business and Law and the City of Wanneroo for an evening of insight, inspiration, and collaboration.
ECU SBL’s Marketing, Innovation, Sport, and Entrepreneurship (MISE), Business Competitiveness (BC), Business Intelligence (BI), and Leadership & People (LP) Research Clusters and the City of Wanneroo’s Advocacy & Economic Development Team warmly invite you to connect with fellow professionals, researchers, and industry leaders as we explore impactful research and future collaboration opportunities.
Discover how we can work together to shape a better future, with engaging discussions on topics such as Sustainable Innovation, Generative AI and other strategies to enhance firm performance.
The evening will feature short presentations, a panel discussion, and networking opportunities designed to foster meaningful partnerships between academia and industry. Learn how your organisation can benefit from ECU’s research expertise, resources, and networks to boost capability and performance.
Light refreshments will be provided.

When:
Wednesday 25 June 2025
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Where:
The Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP), Pederick Rd, Neerabup WA 6031, Australia

RSVP:
Please register via Trybooking via this link: Innovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem

Please note that places are limited so RSVP early and by 16 June 2025.

WiDA WA Networking x ASA
2025-06-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co, t217 Syren Street, Rockingham, WA, 6168, Australia
Join the WiDA community for a networking evening to build relationships and connect with industry professionals in a relaxed environment.

National Industry PhD Program - Round 6 Information Webinar
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
The National Industry PhD Program will support PhD candidates to undertake industry-focused research projects and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to better translate university research into commercialisation outcomes. Upon completion, candidates will have the ability to work at the interface of research and industry, and across the sectors in future.
The Program consists of two streams:

Industry Linked PhD stream: This stream is for outstanding PhD candidates to undertake research projects co-designed by university and industry, with opportunities to be embedded in an industry setting and participate in a 12-week training program.
Industry Researcher PhD stream: This stream is for highly capable industry professionals who are supported by their employers to undertake PhD projects in partnership with a university while retaining industry employment and salary benefits.

Applications for the next round of the National Industry PhD Program open soon – now is the time to explore how this program can support you.
Join the upcoming information webinar on Thursday 26 June 1pm AEST to learn more about how the program works and how you can get involved.
National Industry PhD Program – Round 6 Information Webinar

Exclusive ESG Workshop for Industry Leaders
2025-06-26 13:00 - 16:00 | 137 St Georges Tce, Perth, 137 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Join for an exclusive workshop designed to help businesses and industry leaders navigate ESG challenges and seize emerging opportunities through cutting-edge research and collaboration. This workshop will help identify bottlenecks for successful ESG integration into your business, including aspects such as regulatory compliance, stakeholder expectations, resources constraints and technological barriers, and suggest solutions in collaboration with Curtin to overcome these problems
This session is part of the proposed Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for the Integration of ESG-Enabling Technologies—ASPiRE 5.0, a visionary initiative aimed at developing highly skilled advanced manufacturing and production leaders.
Learn more and register: Exclusive ESG Workshop for Industry Leaders

Energy Club WA Networking at Pulse Technology Hub
2025-06-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Pulse Technology Hub, 915 Hay Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Future-proof your energy career and join a panel discussion “Energy Career Navigators” for insights on adapting to the evolving Australian Energy landscape.
Learn more and register here: Energy Club WA Networking at Pulse Technology Hub

WA AgTech Meetup: Navigating the Funding Landscape
2025-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Besk, 264 Railway Parade, Leederville, WA, Australia
WA Agtech Meetup: Navigating the Funding Landscape
Join the upcoming WA AgTech Meetup to learn more about navigating the funding landscape.
Engage and learn more with each of the speakers by joining concurrent Roundtable-style sessions as you discuss funding strategies, suitability of each type of funding at various stages of your company’s growth, and ways to approach them.
Learn more: WA AgTech Meetup: Navigating the Funding Landscape

MRIWA Lunch Roundtable: The Future of Mining
2025-06-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia, 1 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
MRIWA invites you to the bi-monthly thought-provoking networking round table lunch, exploring process optimisation in the minerals industry.
The speaker Rob Hough, Director of Mineral Resources at CSIRO, has over 25 years’ experience in research leadership, stakeholder engagement and the application of research and technology to the minerals industry and government, and will be discussing the future of the minerals industry in 2025.
Join members to connect with other industry leaders, researchers, and peers to discuss innovative strategies and technologies driving efficiency and sustainability in WA mining operations.
Learn more and register: MRIWA Lunch Roundtable: The Future of Mining

CSIRO ON Prime 17 Showcase - Perth
2025-07-01 17:00 - 19:00 | State Library of WA, Level 4, 25 Francis Street, Perth, WA, Australia
ON Prime empowers Australian researchers to attract resources and create impact. This program helps teams ensure they are working on the right problem, provides frameworks to create and test assumptions about their idea with customers and provides recommendations towards next steps.
Join for the ON Prime Showcase where you will hear research teams share the progress they have made as they moved through this fast-paced, challenging program.

Meet the teams shaping the future of health, sustainability, space, energy, agriculture, and more
Hear lightning presentations from researchers translating science into practical solutions
Connect with innovators, investors, industry leaders, and research translation professionals
Discover how ON Prime supports early-stage research teams in building pathways to impact and collaboration
Or are you an innovation connector who can make things happen, give back by providing an introduction!

Whether you’re from industry, government, research or the investment community, or just curious about the future of Australian science and innovation — you are invited to join.
Learn more and register: CSIRO ON Prime 17 Showcase – Perth
