WA Innovation Calendar

Perth Angels: Pitch Night
2023-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 (Australia/Perth) | WA
Join us as emerging high-growth ventures pitch their investment opportunities to the Perth Angels Investor Community.
Following the presentations, there will be an opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals over drinks and nibbles, and an Investor Debrief session.

This event will be exclusive to Perth Angels Members. If you are not a member and would like to participate in this event and other initiatives, get your membership here!
https://app.joinit.com/o/perth-angels/CShQiHnQcPGZsDjmW

Telethon Kids Institute: Illuminate Pitchfest
2023-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Perth Childrens Hospital, 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
The Illuminate PitchFest will shine a light on the next generation of world-class research, happening right here at Telethon Kids Institute.
This inaugural event offers a platform for emerging researchers to develop and refine their research ideas with resources and mentorship, with ten trailblazing researchers – selected from the Institute’s internal academic panel – to pitch their research projects in the hopes of securing an Illuminate Award.
On the night, guests will be invited to vote for their favourite pitch as part of the People’s Choice Illuminate Award.
Telethon Kids Institute Chair, the Hon Julie Bishop, can attest to the value of programs like these, having personally mentored and supported the work of an early- to mid- career researcher at Telethon Kids. We are excited to have Julie share her experience on the evening, providing insight into the impact her gift and support has had.
These awards are philanthropically supported by people with a shared vision of happy, healthy kids. Following the pitches, you will have the opportunity to meet the researchers and enjoy some refreshments.

Leap Resourcing: Productivity and Automation Masterclass
2023-02-16 15:30 - 18:00 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Productivity and Automation Masterclass: Using outsourcing and automation to grow your business in 2023
Proudly presented by Leap Resourcing. This intensive masterclass brings together some of Australia’s top experts in productivity, outsourcing, automation and business process management.
Attendees will learn about:

• Productivity and automation secrets you need to know
• Empowering growth through outsourcing & VA’s
• How to create more time so you can win more clients and grow
• Strengthening your business for the economic challenges in 2023

The session will focus on what you need to know, relevance to the current economic climate and the key tools, techniques and developments across the topics. This will be a collaborative event with attendees encouraged to contribute, ask questions and offer problems/case studies.

Drinks and fingerfood provided.

WALGA Urban Forest Conference 2023 Valuing Canopy
2023-02-17 09:00 - 16:30 | Curtin University, Australia
The loss of urban green space and native vegetation is an important issue for the Local Government sector, particularly in urban areas. Reduced canopy cover impacts on public amenity, human health, and biodiversity, and leads to increases in average local temperatures creating urban heat islands.
WALGA works with the Local Government sector to build capacity to maintain and grow healthy urban forests. The WALGA Urban Conference 2023 Valuing Canopy is a full day focused on the significance of green space for health and wellbeing and explore the critical role in mitigating and adapting our urban environments in the face of climate impacts.
Bringing together thought leaders that challenge the status quo, the conference will showcase innovative approaches to incorporating green space into built environment and planning and policy interventions from across Australia.
Join Local Government, State Government, academics, community leaders and environment, planning, development and design professionals to share best practice examples and latest research to drive meaningful canopy outcomes to add environmental, social and economic value for local communities.
Date: Friday, 17 February 2023
Time: 9:00am – 4:45pm, followed by drinks in the forest
Location: Curtin University
The one-day conference will feature:

Opening address from the Hon Reece Whitby MLA – Minister for Environment; Climate Action
Plenary panel session exploring the challenges, responsibilities and opportunities for key decision makers in growing canopy in a densifying city. Panellist include WA Planning Commission Chairman David Caddy, Planning Institute of Australia WA President, Urban Development Institute of Australia WA Col Dutton, and Local Government Mayor Karen Vernon, Town of Victoria Park
A keynote address from Karen Sweeney, City of Sydney, on how the City has achieved a 28% increase in canopy cover, despite major urban renewal.
Venue Partner Address by Dean of Sustainable Futures, Josh Byrne who will highlight the vital role urban tree canopy and irrigated green space play in the livability of Perth
One-hour master class for Elected Members and Senior Executives to better understand urban forest strategies and their implementation across their organisations, beyond setting canopy targets. (separate registration required)
Short walking tour over the lunch hour with Curtin staff to hear their approach in creating and maintaining beautiful grounds to enhance the campus experience and contribute towards habitat and biodiversity (separate registration required)
Seven concurrent sessions that will explore the diverse ways in which the various stakeholders value canopy through their roles, organisations and communities.

Digital Solutions - Business Station: Finding Business Partners & Co-Founders on LinkedIn & QIHub
2023-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | online, Australia
PLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees) and provide your ABN.
This session will be recorded and sent to everyone who has registered. Register now!

Level : Intermediate

In an increasingly interconnected, interdependent world, it is all the more possible and even necessary to leverage the support of others in the ecosystems to catapult us from mediocrity to success.
The main questions we will address during this workshop is:
(1) How do we find said people?
(2) How do we make sure they are the right people from a strategic standpoint?
(3) How do we make sure they are the right people from a personal standpoint?
(4) How do we set up a highly productive working relationship that is genuinely win-win and not lose-win, win-lose or lose-lose in nature
AND of course what that means for our future!
(5) How do we keep each other accountable as our businesses grow

This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.

DEADLINE: Critical Minerals Development Program
2023-02-20 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
This program provides funding to help progress early to mid-stage critical minerals projects towards financing and production. Projects will target critical minerals as listed in Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy.

What do you get?

From $1 million to $30 million of funding.

Who is this for?
Australian critical minerals industry entities and/or State or Territory government agencies who are undertaking projects that support Australia’s Critical Minerals Strategy and long term sustainable growth.

AusIndustry: Introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive
2023-02-21 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
Join representatives from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and AusIndustry to learn more about the Research and Development Tax Incentive.
This session aims to introduce you to the R&D Tax Incentive and guide you through key eligibility requirements. If you are new to the program, we highly recommend attending this session prior to submitting an application.
What you will learn:

The benefits offered by the R&DTI
Who can apply
What R&D activities and expenditure are eligible
Record keeping
When and how to apply

WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series: CYBER SECURITY
2023-02-23 16:30 - 18:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
The MTPConnect WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub invites you to join the monthly WA MTP Sector Spotlight Series event in partnership with the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub.
About this event
Our monthly series is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about upcoming opportunities, and hear the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations. Join us over light refreshments each month at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

Details
Thursday 23 February 2023
Fireside chat 5:00-6:00pm AWST
Ground Floor Auditorium at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street Nedlands.
Agenda
4:30pm Informal networking (COVID restrictions permitting) at ground floor of the Perkins Institute with light refreshments
5:00pm Guided fireside chat
6:00pm Event close

This month’s theme is ‘Get Serious about Cyber Security for Life Sciences’.
Have you wondered what the recent medical insurance cyber attacks mean for you, your company, and your patients? What is good cyber security practice? How do you protect your data?
This Spotlight is an opportunity for representatives from across the MTP sector to connect, collaborate and learn about cyber security and why it matters for companies, innovators, and researchers.
About our speaker – Glenn Murray, Venture Partner at FundWA
Glenn is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leading multi-million-dollar projects in ASX listed companies. Primarily focused in the application of information, communications, technology and cybersecurity solutions across the oil and gas, public, mining, heavy vehicle manufacturing, mining, defence (Electronic Warfare) and telecommunication industries, Glenn also has had significant “hands on” experience in designing and architecting cybersecurity solutions.
Glenn is currently focused on growing the startup ecosystem for WA, through implementation of an innovation precinct and as a venture partner at FundWA. Glenn is also passionate about encouraging the next generation of cybersecurity professionals and has started a cybersecurity pathway program. He has a proven history of thought leadership through presenting at industry events, TEDx, magazine publications, academic publications, news articles and media interviews.
Glenn is near completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Cybersecurity and also holds a Masters in Systems Engineering and a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering with 1st class Honors.

About our speaker Daniel Benporath, Deputy Global CISO, Head of IT Security APAC at APM Group
Dan has worked in the Cyber Security industry for nearly 20 years having worked in the Education, Resources, Financial and Human Services sectors. During his career he has held roles in all facets of security including consulting, awareness and incident response. He is currently the Deputy Global CISO, Head of IT Security APAC for the APM Group, which is a Global Human Services company based in Perth operating in 12 countries and supporting over 1 Million clients annually.

For any questions, please contact Rebekah Craggs at rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au

VentureX HQ: Female Founders Pitch Night
2023-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
EMERSYN + VentureX HQ has created a unique and exciting opportunity for female founders in WA to showcase their innovative startup or high growth business.
Eight finalists will be selected to pitch on the night in front of a panel of judges and an audience of industry experts, female founders, investors and the wider entrepreneurial community. The winner will receive an amazing prize package full of goodies for their business.
There will also be an opportunity to vote for your favourite pitch on the night and the one with the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award.
Applications are now open and close on Wednesday 8th February 2023 at 2pm. Apply here.

Digital Solutions - Business Station: Penetration using Online Networking
2023-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | online, Australia
PLEASE NOTE: To register for this event you must be a business (0-19 employees) and provide your ABN.
This session will be recorded and sent to everyone who has registered. Register now!
Level : Advanced
One of the biggest challenges in entrepreneurship is getting your new product or service to market in the first place.
But then what?
You still have next to zero market penetration…
In this session, I will take you a networking system I created to increase the market penetration of my producticised service.
We will cover:

How to increase the number of bookings / inquiries about you/your product/your service
Organising Cross-Referral Hackathons
Holding Referral Partners to account
Providing Referral Target profiles
How to grow exponentially through networking
Pre-selling that next meeting/next introduction/ that next call to action
What can go wrong to derail your growth plans
How to leverage Zoom, LinkedIn, Online Speed Networking and Networking Clubs to accelerate your growth.

This workshop is brought to you by Business Station and AusIndustry under the Digital Solutions Program.

Business Station:EXPLORING THE WORLD’S 55 MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MODEL PATTERNS
2023-02-28 12:00 - 13:00 | online, Australia
Researchers from University of St Gallen in Switzerland have discovered that just 55 business models are responsible for 90% of the world’s most successful businesses.
These 55 models – from the Add-On model used by Ryanair to the Subscription model used by Spotify – provide the blueprints you need to revolutionise your business and drive powerful change.
In this workshop we will take a look at the 55 Business Model patterns identified by University of St Gallen

WA Venture Capital with Derek Gerrard
2023-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
In 2023, CERI is launching a brand new speaker series that will bring in the leading voices in the Western Australian startup and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
The series will highlight some of the most important subjects and discussions for entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup journey.
To begin the series we welcome Derek Gerrard for a discussion on the landscape of Venture Capital in Western Australia.
Derek is the Co-Founder and Director of Purpose Ventures, which supports and invests in purpose-driven founders.
Derek has also served in a number of roles within the WA startup ecosystem such as Entrepreneur in Residence at RAC as well as at Spacecubed’s Plus Eight program.
We invite you to bring a friend or colleague and following Derek’s talk there will be an opportunity to have some wine & cheese, and meet some new people in both the CERI community and the broader Perth startup ecosystem.
We hope to see you there!

Young Investors Circle: Investing in Property
2023-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
nteractive Q/A | Investing in Property
“Educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. Where we believe the potential is unlimited”

YOUNG IC will be hosting an Interactive Q/A with Tony Hatt on Investing in Property.
Experience a fun and engaging event where we become better investors. Tony Hatt is highly experienced in property development, he has managed a variety of challenging projects over his 30 years in the industry including tourist resorts, breweries and petrochemical plants. Since establishing Devwest Group in 1996, he has been responsible for originating and overseeing the company’s development projects.
Our host, Toto loves to live in the “now”, a lover of hip hop music and dance. While he is not dancing, he is leading Young IC as the CEO, educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. He enjoys practicing his blue steel look, designing suits, investing in early stage companies, traveling the world and advocating for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality.“

Raising capital from Angel Investors
2023-03-01 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Rob Nathan, Australian Tenders
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.
Are you a Startup Founder looking to raise capital from angel investors but don’t know where to start or where to look? Rob Nathan is CEO and Founder of Australian Tenders with ove

Data Science Discovery: Supercharge Your Research with AI and Data Science
2023-03-01 15:00 - 17:30 | Co.Lab, Level 8, 125 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Through the application of artificial intelligence and data science tools & technologies, the nature of work is being transformed.
These techniques are becoming increasingly relevant in domains such a life sciences, education, agriculture, the humanities and many more. ChatGPT and Alphafold are just the beginning.
The use of language models, machine learning, computer visualisation and spatial analytics can help us to supercharge our research outcomes, and better communicate our ideas.
WADSIH are excited to partner with Perth Machine Learning Group to bring you this interactive discussion as we discover the tools and technologies to be more productive and efficient in your research with ai and data science.
This is a not to be missed opportunity to meet with those working in the AI data science and fields.
AGENDA
2.45: Guest Arrival & Registration
3.00: Welcome – Alex Jenkins, Director, WA Data Science Innovation Hub
3.15: Speaker 1: Dr Rebecca Handcock, Senior Data Scientist, Curtin Institute for Computation (CIC)
3.30: Speaker 2: Mr Philipp Bayer, Research Officer Computational Biology & AI OceanOmics, Minderoo
3.45: Speaker 3: Dr Parwinder Kaur, Associate Professor, University of Western Australia; Director, DNA Zoo Australia; Founder & Chair, WA Genome Atlas; Co-Founder, Director & Chief Scientific Officer, Ex Planta Pty Ltd.
4.00: Audience Q&A with Speakers
4.10: Concluding Comments – Mr Sean Driver, Director, Perth Machine Learning Group
4.20: Networking Sundowner
5.30: Event concludes

Innovation Cluster: Time and Stress Management
2023-03-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Eight Avenue Social, 63 Eighth Ave, Maylands, Wa, 6051, Australia
Does just thinking about starting your own business raise your stress levels? Would you be able to handle the day-to-day stresses and still manage to have a life? Could you juggle all of your responsibilities without having to work 80-hour weeks? Are you already overwhelmed with some of these challenges?
Join us for a practical workshop where Justin Davies from Emergination will step through some of the strategies to deal with the pressures of starting and running a business.
About the Presenter
Justin is an experienced Business Coach, Management Consultant and Entrepreneur who has experienced the joys and pains of starting and running businesses. He understands the conflicting requirements involved with taking enough time for thinking and for doing, both working IN the business and working ON the business. Justin will provide guidance on how to ensure work/life balance and effective time management strategies.

DEADLINE: CRC-P
2023-03-02 08:00 - 08:30 | Apply online, Australia
Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Grants provide funding for short-term research collaborations.
Closing date:Thursday 2 March 2023 5:00pm AEDT

What do you get?

Matched funding of between $100,000 and $3 million. Grants are for up to 3 years.

Who is this for?

An industry-led research collaboration.
This grant supports short-term (up to 3 years), industry-led research collaborations.
Projects must:

develop a product, service or process that will solve problems for industry and deliver real outcomes
benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
include education and training activities.

You can use the funding to cover costs directly related to your project including:

new research
proof of concept activities
pre-commercialisation of research outcomes
industry-focused education and training activities
conferences, workshops, symposia related to the joint research
information sharing and communications related to the research.

This is not a complete list and other costs may also be eligible.

DEADLINE: MedTech Actuator Accelerator
2023-03-03 08:00 - 08:30 | Apply online, Australia
oin early-stage healthcare startups in a 12-month accelerator program, tailored to MedTech, HealthTech and BioTech innovation in Australia and Asia Pacific.
With exclusive investment and access to over 150 industry experts, the MedTech Actuator Accelerator will help to strengthen your commercialisation strategy as you advance your technology closer to the market.
Through the program, each startup will:
Develop a deep understanding of medical commercialisation
Build a network and support system of industry experts
Progress their technology
Launch their first or next capital raise
Set forth a pathway for rapid commercialisation

An Unfinished Life: The True Impact of Antibiotic Resistance
2023-03-03 17:00 - 20:30 | Palace Cinema Raine Square, 300 Murray Street, PERTH, WA, 6000, Australia
Join Australia’s mission against superbugs with the Australian Premiere of Salt in my Soul followed by an interactive discussion forum with the scientists, clinicians and policy makers working at the coalface of antimicrobial resistance.

ISO 9001:2015 Workshop – Quality Management Systems – Requirements
2023-03-06 08:00 - 2023-03-08 17:00 | online, Australia
This course is for organisations wanting to improve the quality of their products and services and consistently meet their customers’ expectations. This course is not just for workplaces who are planning to obtain ISO 9001:2015 certification, but also those preparing to implement a Quality Management System (QMS) fit for their own needs and purposes.
It provides an overview of the ISO 9001:2015 Standard and how the requirements can be met. It will provide insights into key clauses and concepts that underpin an effective QMS. The course will enable you to commence your journey to implementing an effective QMS aligned with or certified to ISO 9001:2015.
Applying ISO 9001 helps ensure that customers get consistent, good-quality products and services, which in turn brings many business benefits and commercial success.

DEADLINE: CRC Round 24 application
2023-03-07 08:00 - 08:30 | Apply online, Australia
CRC Round 24 is now open for applications. The following schedule outlines the anticipated timeline for the program. Updates to program timing will be published throughout the year.

Stage 1 opened 13 January 2023
Stage 1 closing 7 March 2023
Stage 2 opening late June 2023
Stage 2 closing August 2023
Interviews held late October 2023
Outcomes announced December 2023
Funding to start 1 July 2024

Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations. Find out about CRC grants and how to help improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries.

What do you get?

Up to 50% of eligible grant project costs for an industry-led research collaboration.

Who is this for?

A collaboration between at least one Australian industry organisation and one Australian research organisation.

CRC Grants are part of the CRC Program. The CRC Program supports industry, research and the community in 2 ways:

CRC Grants – support medium to long term industry-led collaborative research, for up to 10 years.
CRC Projects (CRC-P) grants – support short term, industry-led collaborative research, for up to 3 years.

CRC Grants provide funding for collaborations to solve industry identified problems.
CRCs must:

be a medium to long-term industry-led collaborative research program
aim to solve industry identified problems and improve the competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries
include an industry-focused education and training program, including a PhD program that builds capability and capacity
increase research and development (R&D) capacity in small to medium enterprises (SMEs)
encourage industry take up of research

There is no specified limit to funding for each CRC. However, the number of CRC Grants we fund in each selection round depends on the applications received and available funding.
Applicants must at least match the amount of grant funding sought through cash and/or in-kind contributions.

Guest Entrepreneur Interview: Zvi Guterman
2023-03-07 17:00 - 18:00 | CERI, Level 1/22 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands, WA, 6009, Australia
At the end of Day 1 of our Entrepreneurial Mindset Bootcamp, we interview an entrepreneur about their start-up or scale-up journey, spotlighting the ups, downs and in-betweens of the entrepreneurial path.
The format is engaging, and conversational and has a strong focus on the mindset of entrepreneurship (the Founder’s ‘Why’, Vision and Values). Entrepreneurs are interviewed by our bootcamp facilitator, Anna Abelha.
Zvi Guterman co-founded CloudShare in 2007. He previously co-founded and served as CTO at Safend, a leading endpoint security company, and performed as a chief architect in the IP infrastructure group of ECTEL, a leading provider of monitoring solutions for IP, telephony and cellular networks.
From Zvi: “As the Founder and CEO of CloudShare, I’m relentless in creating and delivering the next generation of software experiences that increase engagement and bottom lines. At CloudShare, we call this the Business Acceleration Cloud. I founded the company fourteen years ago with a vision to cultivate a team driven by passion, determination, equality, and fairness, all while focusing on making the CloudShare customer journey as simple as possible. Every day, I work to bring that vision to reality.”
Join us at CERI to hear from Zvi, and to hear more about his incredible journey. We invite you to stay after the Zvi’s talk, the discussion is followed by some light food, refreshments and an opportunity to meet new people in the room.

DEADLINE: Health and medical life sciences industry: local capability fund
2023-03-08 08:00 - 08:30 | Apply online, Australia
This fund supports Western Australian health and medical life sciences businesses advance their technology through national and international standard accreditation.
This Health and Medical Life Sciences local capability fund aims to assist Western Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that operate in this sector or are in partnership with a company in this field, with the costs of engaging external expertise to carry out the implementation and third party certification of national and international standards.
The level of funding support is 75% of eligible costs (excluding GST) and up to a maximum of $20,000 per successful applicant.
The round is now open and closes at 5pm (AWST) on 8 March 2023.

Women In Blockchain Perth – International Women’s Day Meet-Up
2023-03-08 17:30 - 20:00 | 45 St Georges Tce, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, 6000, Australia
Women in Blockchain (Perth) warmly invites you to an after-5, International Women’s Day meet-up on 8th March 2023

Who is Women in Blockchain Perth (WIBP)?
WIBP is a grassroots cohort of women who meet periodically to activate meaningful connections & partnerships between women to lead in the education, development and promotion of blockchain technologies, and their applications. WIBP has been active in Perth since 2017.
Our values: trust, support, inclusion, conscious leadership and socio-economic advancement for all.
Why an International Women’s Day (IWD) Event?
WIBP wish to celebrate International Women’s Day with you! There is a nationwide effort to promote Women In Blockchain across 5 states of Australia. Here in Perth we are bringing you a lively and informative in-person event that is well worth attending.
Speakers
We are highlighting the leadership and brilliance of Western Australian women. Our keynote speaker (Tracey Plowman, co-Founder & COO of getBamboo FinTech app) and the two panels of other local speakers, are co-Founders of WA-based or global blockchain technology businesses, Web3 creatives, industry professionals and/or investors in this space. They have a lot of valuable insights to share.
Event Theme: Digital Inclusion
We will hear about each woman leader’s journey into this space. We’ll explore sub-themes such as blockchain for good, elevating financial inclusion within the community, empowering Web3 creatives, blockchain education, and supportive environments for female crypto traders.
We promise that the discussions and networking opportunities will be informative and lively! A delightful and pleasant way to celebrate an auspicious day.
We will also provide you with a wonderful networking opportunity; to meet people with whom you can deepen your journey in this space.
Event Format
5.30pm – 5.50pm Registration, Bubbles & Networking
5.50pm – 6.00pm Welcome & Acknowledgment of Sponsors
6.00pm – 6.25pm Panel 1 Speakers : Julia Buchholz (CMO Blocksquare); Ainslie McKeone (LayerOneX); Beth Temperley (Temperley Collective), Ella McNeill (Minderoo Foundation/Web3 Musician) [incl. Q and A]
6.30pm -6.50pm Key Note Speaker : Tracey Plowman
6.50pm – 7.05pm Break, Drinks & Networking
7.10pm – 7.35pm Panel 2 Speakers : JP Parker (Recovering Futurist & Blockchain Strategist); Crystal Shelley (Crypto Investor / Trader and Web3 & AI Student); Minnie Reynolds (Director TecStack -Blockchain Education); Hannah Pham (Co-Founder Arbela) [incl. Q and A]
7.35pm-8.00pm Networking
8.00pm Event Close
Who the Event is For
This event is suitable for anyone interested in the Blockchain – Web3 – FinTech space: complete newbies to experienced business owners, investors and professionals, and everyone in between. We usually find that our events attract a diverse audience, even teens!

WA Data Science Innovation Hub: Analytics for All Upskilling Program
2023-03-09 15:00 - 17:00 | WA, Australia
WADSIH is dedicated to providing affordable education opportunities to help individuals upskill and transition into a career in AI.
With the Australian Government’s goal of filling 1.2 million tech jobs by 2030, WADSIH is excited to partner with Tracked to launch the Analytics For All Program.
As tools like ChatGPT gain traction, now’s the time to get on board.
Over 4 Weekly Sessions, you’ll learn face-to-face from the creator of the Microsoft & Amazon Career One Data Analytics Bootcamp, Chris Hui. You’ll learn the fundamentals towards becoming a BizOps, DataOps, or AI professional, including:

+ Database Schemas (mapping out how data in a database is organised)
+ Excel for Biz Ops (using Excel for everyday business analysis)
+ SQL for Biz Ops (using SQL for Reporting Analytics)
+ Data Viz for Biz Ops (visualising data with Excel Dashboards)

Ready to pivot your future and take advantage of the growing demand for AI and Data professionals? Sign up now and take the first step towards a successful career in tech.
Places are strictly limited. Afternoon refreshments provided.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

No prior experience is necessary, but you must be able to commit to attend 4 weekly face-to-face sessions @ 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth 3-5pm on the following dates: Thursday 9 March, Wednesday 15 March, Thursday 23 March, Thursday 30 March (please note Week 2 of the program will run on a WEDNESDAY, all other weeks will run on a THURSDAY evening).
You will be required to bring your own laptop with access to the Microsoft Excel, and has 8GB of RAM or greater.
Completion of the course evaluation on Course Report is a requirement.

GRADUATION CERTIFICATE
Students would also receive a graduation certificate at the conclusion of the program. Note: to be eligible for the certificate students must complete the entire program inclusive of a course evaluation on Course Report.

DEADLINE: EOI Iron Ore Circuit Hackathon
2023-03-12 08:00 - 08:30 | Apply online, Australia
In collaboration with Southern Ports, ICP is proud to work alongside Innovation Cluster to deliver an exciting Iron Ore Circuit hackathon. This hackathon is a week-long virtual & on-site event designed to bring together students, programmers/developers, industry professionals, researchers, scientists and creative technologists to work collaboratively in cross-discipline teams to find innovative ways to improve efficiency of the Iron Ore Loading Circuit (IOC). The IOC Hackathon will be held on the afternoon of the 21st and 28th April 2023. Participants are expected to be available for the entire duration of the events on both days, and will have access to online support in between events.

Wanneroo: ChatGPT Masterclass For Business Owners
2023-03-13 08:30 - 10:30 | Wanneroo Business Association, 935 Wanneroo Road, Wanneroo, Western Australia, 6065, Australia
This 90 minute workshop will be held 22 March 2023 in Bunbury at the following times:

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Tickets HERE
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Tickets HERE

Unleash the potential of artificial intelligence and transform your business today! Our 90-minute introductory course on ChatGPT is the key to revolutionizing your business. Designed explicitly for business owners, this course covers everything you need to know about ChatGPT, from its significance to crafting exceptional prompts and real-world examples of its impact.
Discover and use free, powerful tools to get the most from ChatGPT, as well as learn how to produce graphics and videos using AI-powered applications. By the end of this course, you’ll be well-versed in how ChatGPT can enhance your customer interactions, streamline your processes, and boost your bottom line.
Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to stay ahead of the competition in today’s cutthroat business landscape. This event is perfect for business owners seeking to elevate their customer engagement, as well as anyone interested in learning about artificial intelligence and its practical applications.
So, seize the moment and join us now to gain a competitive edge in your industry. You’ll also get the chance to network with other like-minded business owners, making this event a must-attend! Secure your spot today, and let ChatGPT be the driving force behind your business success.
Who is this event for?

Business owners looking to improve their customer engagement
Anyone interested in learning more about artificial intelligence and its practical applications

Your Presenters
Andrew Cooke – Meet Andrew, a business coach, from Growth & Solutions. With over 35 years of experience, he helps business owners and leaders take their businesses to the next level, and to achieve personal and professional success.
Chris Thorpe – Meet Chris, a seasoned digital marketer with a decade of experience. With a passion for helping small businesses succeed, he founded Good Digital Marketing, providing transparent and valuable services to drive growth and profitability.

Learn to Code in 6 months: A Beginners Guide to Developing Software
2023-03-15 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Dale Murugan (Mechanical Rock)
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.
Many aspiring startup founders may have excellent software Ideas, but lack the technical skills to bring them to life. With an overwhelming number of programming languages, frameworks……

DEADLINE: Innovation Booster Grant
2023-03-15 08:00 - 08:30 | Apply online, Australia
The Innovation Booster Grant is a competitive funding grant for eligible Western Australian-based startups and small businesses. It is aimed at helping innovators to overcome some of the barriers to commercialisation.
To be eligible, your organisation must be a WA-based startup or small business that employs between one and 25 people.
Recent updates to the IBG: The IBG has doubled the maximum grant amount to $40,000, to increase the impact of each grant. Recipients can request 50% upfront, rather than producing the money themselves, allowing them to claim the remaining 50% back after the project is completed. They can also now use internal resources to complete their project, rather than requiring the use of an external third-party service provider.

WITWA: Tech for Good
2023-03-15 17:00 - 19:30 | The Globe, 495/497 Wellington Street, PERTH, WA, 6000, Australia
Technology is a tool that we use in all factors of life. Join us for a panel discussion on some WA initiatives, some insight on the creators, and what makes them tick. We will explore why Tech for Good often requires people to sometimes go the extra mile, push the envelope and discuss how you can get involved.
Bita Borazjani – PhD Student Working on Assistive Technology – Curtin University
Bita is an academic staff member in the School of Electrical Engineering, computing, and mathematical sciences, and also a Ph.D. student. Her research focus is developing a technology that could educate vision-impaired people on how to use a white cane or guide dog remotely.
Donna Buckley – Nurturing curiosity, creating champions – John Curtin College of the Arts
Donna Buckley is a level three teacher, Assistant Director of Mathematics and VET Cybersecurity teacher at John Curtin College of the Arts. She coordinates Maths Talent Quest for the Mathematical Association of WA , an activity that encourages students to apply mathematical and statistical thinking processes to solve problems. Passionate about connecting industry needs to students, she advocates for the teaching of data science, programming and cybersecurity in schools. With over 20 years experience in education, she has presented on mathematics, cybersecurity, data science, programming and cryptography in STEM Conferences across Australia. A volunteer for the Perth Girls Programming Network she also enjoys spending time off grid at her beach shack, cooking for her family and reading.
Ashleigh Small – Founder/CEO – Hello Initiative
Ashleigh Small is the co-founder and CEO at Hello Initiative, a not-for-profit start-up that seeks to improve the social and judicial outcomes for young people involved in the WA criminal justice system. Hello Initiative is driving innovative interventions in the youth justice sector to improve outcomes for young people, their families and the WA community. Ashleigh has been recognised locally and nationally for her work in youth innovation and social justice and was a finalist in the 2021 Young Australian of the Year WA Awards. In addition to her volunteer role at Hello Initiative, Ashleigh works in Emergency Access Reform at East Metropolitan Health Service.
Moderated by Imogen Bartlett
Agenda:
5:15-5:30 Guests arrive
5:30-6:00 Registration and networking
6:00-6:45 Panel discussion
6:45-7:00 Q&A
7:00-7:30 Networking
7:30 Event Close
