WA Innovation Calendar

WiTWA Tech [+] Conference
2023-11-09 06:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Perth) | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
The Power of Diverse Innovation as WiTWA turns 25!
Every year WiTWA hosts our Tech [+] Conference – 5 years and still going strong! But this year is an extra special one as we are celebrating our 25th Anniversary.
What we love the most is to watch our audience go through a journey of inspiration, emotion and learning – goosebumps! Sharing our space with our amazing sponsors, who truly support our mission to expand our reach, broaden our impact and amplify positive change – increasing gender diversity, equity and inclusion in tech [+].
Join us on a journey of discovering the profound benefits that come from embracing gender diversity, along with diversity in ethnicity, age, and backgrounds. Together, we’ll explore how this inclusive approach enhances our ability to solve problems, fuels creativity, and ultimately yields better results and healthier workplaces.
💜 Topic #1: Celebrating WiTWA’s 25th birthday! Let’s looking back on how far we’ve come.
We will explore how women can boost their own power and step up as leaders. Join us as we sit down for a conversation with some incredible women who’ve used their influence to drive change and keep advocating for equality, especially in the tech world in WA. A celebration of the progress we’ve made!
💜 Topic #2: The power of storytelling.
Storytelling has always been an integral part of humanity and communities, serving as a powerful tool for communication and knowledge sharing. By integrating storytelling principles into a tech diverse world, innovators and creators can bridge the gap between complex concepts and user understanding, making technology more accessible and engaging for all audiences.
💜 Topic #3: What do the next 25 years of innovative, diverse technology look like?
Let’s delve into how historical biases are shaping our future, the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech field, and how we can individually contribute to reshaping the path ahead. Join us to uncover how the past influences the present and what actions we can take to steer the future in a more positive direction.
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⭐ Meet our Inspiring Speaker Line up ⭐
🤩 Kemi Nekvapil – Kemi is one of Australia’s leading coaches for female executives and entrepreneurs and a sought-after professional speaker and facilitator! With over 25 years of experience in the wellness industry and 10+ years in holistic leadership, Kemi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Kemi’s passion for leadership and purpose has taken her around the world, where she helps leaders unlock obstacles to value-based leadership. As a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained by Dr. Brenè Brown, Kemi also works with teams and organisations to create daring leaders and courageous cultures. She has been recognised for her contributions to the field of leadership, including being invited to Richard Branson’s Necker Island to discuss “humanity at work” and being a Virgin Unite alumni of 100% Human At Work. Kemi also sits on the Australian Human Resources Institute advisory panel, and serves as a lead facilitator for The Hunger Project Australia, leading immersive leadership programs to Africa and mentoring for AIME.
🤩 Tracey Spicer AM – Tracey Spicer AM is a multiple Walkley Award winning author, journalist and broadcaster who has anchored national programs for ABC TV and radio, Network Ten and Sky News. The inaugural national convenor of Women in Media, Tracey is one of the most sought-after keynote speakers and emcees in Australia. In 2019 she was named the NSW Premier’s Woman of the Year, accepted the Sydney Peace Prize alongside Tarana Burke for the Me Too movement, and won the national award for Excellence in Women’s Leadership through Women & Leadership Australia. In 2018, Tracey was chosen as one of the Australian Financial Review’s 100 Women of Influence, winning the Social Enterprise and Not-For-Profit category. For her 30 years of media and charity work, Tracey has been awarded the Order of Australia.Her new book about artificial intelligence, Man-Made: How the bias of the past is being built into the future, was published by Simon & Schuster in May 2023.
🤩 Lucy Peach – Lucy has spent the past two decades studying human biology, woman’s health & wellbeing, and menstrual education. She has a Bachelor of Science in human biology and biomedicine with honours in medicine, and a graduate diploma of education in human biology. As a long-time champion of the power of the menstrual cycle and an advocate for self-love and positive body literacy, Lucy is also an award winning performer who has educated and empowered thousands with her theatre performances, public speaking, workshops, and her best selling book, ‘Period Queen’ using science, stories and songs to shift the period narrative in our culture from one of shame to one of pride. A seasoned facilitator, Lucy works with corporate groups like Apple, Water Corporation, The West Coast Eagles as well as schools and individuals who want to optimise their cycles and create a more equitable world.
🤩 Clara Sekowski – Clara is an accomplished engineer at the forefront of innovative solutions for carbon reduction, leveraging her extensive background in Physics, Math, and Electrical Engineering. With a dynamic career spanning a decade, Clara has emerged as an expert in the modeling and simulation of complex systems from asteroid mining space exploration to emissions-reduction technology for mobile applications in heavy industry. As the current Director of Strategic R&D at First Mode, Clara focuses on finding right-sized, system-integrated solutions that move the needle on creating a more sustainable future.
🤩 Sandra Tuohy – Sandra Tuohy is the Services Director, Western Region for Insight and has been in the role since January 2023. Running a business of circa 170 people – leading Sales, Practices & Delivery for Western Australia & South Australia. Starting her career in Ireland, Sandra has over 23 years of experience in the Technology Industry more recently in Australia. Collaborative, results-focused, and motivated by her core values of accountability, integrity, and family. Sandra is highly regarded for her ability to mentor and inspire large teams by leading from the front and prides herself on her ability to establish and maintain genuine customer relationships. Sandra has a consistent history of building and developing high performance teams.
🤩 Hon Stephen Dawson – Stephen was born in Dublin and migrated to Australia in 1989 with his family. He has been a Chief of Staff to a number of Government Ministers in WA and Victoria and worked with the Trade Union movement. In 2017, Stephen was elected as the Deputy Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council – a role he continues to hold – and was appointed as the Minister for Environment and Disability Services. Stephen is passionate about the enormous opportunities that Science, Medical Research and Innovation can offer to help improve the lives of Western Australians. Advances in medical research are stamping WA as an internationally recognised hub with the results and knowledge set to enhance the health and wellbeing of more Western Australians.
🤩 Jaccy Rowe – Jaccy, upon discovering yoga and meditation over 20 years ago, developed a life-long commitment to practice. Following a corporate career spanning high-level support roles in legal, property development and mining, Jaccy and her husband Nick pivoted their focus to supporting their community through their yoga studio Mala Yoga in the Fremantle area. Focusing on so much more than the many physical benefits of practice, Jaccy embraces a holistic and inclusive approach to yoga. Blending asana, pranayama, meditation and breath awareness, Jaccy is passionate about making yoga available to everyone. With an emphasis on supporting the nervous system, mental well-being and offering a safe space for all. Jaccy inspires students to adapt the universal yogic principles into their life.
🤩 Dr Parwinder Kaur – Dr Parwinder Kaur has won numerous awards for her sustained contributions to science. She uses her expertise in biotechnology to reach people in new ways, connecting them with their surroundings. Through her diverse research teams, such as those at DNA Zoo Australia, she harnesses WA STEM to achieve maximised impact. In doing so, she believes this will help us tackle the bigger issues we as society are facing, bringing about solutions through fresh thinking rather than following usual norms. She believes in connecting different disciplines to convey ideas in new ways, and impacting communities in ways they have not experienced before. She empowers people from all walks of life and age groups by showing that individuals can make a difference.
🤩 Pia Turcinov AM – Pia manages a portfolio of interests, including as a general partner of Fund WA, a Perth-based VC fund focused on WA technology and innovation, and asChair and member of a number of boards across the technology, health, education and energy sectors. With 30+ years’ of legal, commercial, and corporate experience, across multiple industries, Pia has worked with 100’s of founders, start-ups and high-growth ventures and is passionate about building diverse ecosystems to effect positive change with impact. As the immediate past Chair and a current Ambassador of WiTWA, Pia is a vocal DEI advocate. In recognition of her work over the years, Pia was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours List for her significant service to technology and innovation, and to women in STEM, and recently received the WAITTA INCITE 2023 Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year Award
🤩 Lacey Filipich – Lacey Filipich helps people become financially independent and reclaim their lives. Thousands around the world have used her Money School courses to liberate themselves from debt, start saving and investing, and raise financially capable kids. Money School is also the title of her international award-winning book, out now with Penguin Life. Lacey graduated as valedictorian from the University of Queensland with an Honours degree in Chemical Engineering (if you want to find out how a chemical engineer ends up teaching people about money, check out her TEDx talk.) She is the winner of the international Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (Best Book 2022), a 2019 Business News ’40 under 40’ Award recipient and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Finance.
🤩 Amanda Toogood – Technical enough to be dangerous, passionate about customer success and obsessed with innovation, Amanda prides herself on pushing the boundaries to ensure the best possible outcomes for her customers and her teams.With almost 20 years in the IT industry spanning Pre-sales, Sales, Service Delivery & Customer Success, Amanda’s experience offers her a unique insight into the customer journey and aligns brilliantly to her role as Data#3’s National Manager for Annuity & Customer Success.Amanda is a DEI advocate and has created a high performing team consisting of people from all walks of life to foster a culture of innovation. She challenges her team to always consider the bigger picture and encourages active identification and pursuit of opportunities for improvement.
Don’t miss out on tickets! We look forward to celebrating many amazing achievements with you all over the last 25 Years! 💜
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Ticket Options:
We have a variety of ticket options available for our in-person conference to suit everyone’s needs, so check out your options and get in quick so that you don’t miss out!
Need Help?
Are you having issues purchasing your tickets, reach out to our friendly team who are more than happy to help via ticketsupport@witwa.org.au
WiTWA Tech [+] Conference Agenda (draft):
We are going digital! The final agenda will be released in early October 2023.
8:00am – Registration
8:30am – Conference commences
5:30pm – Conference concludes & Networking Drinks Commence
WiTWA Hashtags:
#seeherbeher #witwa #techplus
💜 “IF YOU CAN SEE HER, YOU CAN BE HER!” 💜

2023 Women in STEMM: Murdoch University Research Symposium
2023-11-09 10:00 - 14:30 | Kim E. Beazley Lecture Theatre, 351/90 South Street, Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia
A platform to showcase amazing women in STEMM, and the diverse and equitable research environments that lead to outstanding science.

This event provides a platform for women excelling in science at Murdoch University to present their research and, in doing so, highlights the diverse and equitable research environments that lead to outstanding science.
The program will comprise a keynote address, a research team feature presentation, individual research presentations from outstanding female researchers, amazing oral and poster presentations from a variety of upcoming researchers, and not to forget, a free catered lunch will be provided too!
Register your attendance today!

2023 Women in STEMM: Murdoch University Research Symposium
Join us for the 2023 Women in STEMM: Murdoch University Research Symposium on Thursday, November 9th, 2023! This exciting event aims to celebrate and showcase the achievements of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEMM).
This in-person symposium will provide a platform for women researchers, professionals, and students to share their groundbreaking work, innovative ideas, and experiences in the STEMM fields.
This event provides a platform for women excelling in science at Murdoch University to present their research and, in doing so, highlights the diverse and equitable research environments that lead to outstanding science.
Whether you are a seasoned professional, an aspiring researcher, or simply passionate about STEMM, this event is a must-attend! Network with like-minded individuals, gain valuable insights, and be part of a movement that empowers women in STEMM.
Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of the 2023 Women in STEMM: Murdoch University Research Symposium! Stay tuned for more updates and registration details.

F*up Nights Perth Goes South
2023-11-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Settlers Tavern Margaret River, 114 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River, WA, 6285, Australia
We have all been there in the creative world and witnessed (or taken part in) monumental f*ups. Whether you’ve had colossal mishaps or side-splitting successes in your creative endeavours, this evening is your chance to share, laugh, and bond with fellow creators who’ve been there, done that, and sometimes f*ed-up… It’s all about embracing the joy in failure and the hilarity in hiccups. But as the saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved and nothing breaks the intensity like a good belly laugh.
Why not come and have a good time with some creative buddies at F*up Nights Perth Goes South, Settlers Tavern, 114 Bussell Highway, Margaret River. Thursday 9 November, 6-9pm. Drink on arrival and light food included.
Tickets are $20 for Creative Corner Premium Members and $35 for Non-members with all proceeds going to Line in the Sand supporting Nature Conversation Margaret River.
Hear stories from:
Rob Gough – Owner, Settlers Tavern
Scott Robinson – Founder & Imagineer, The Box
more speakers TBC!

CSIRO Conversations: Responsible Innovation – The science of shaping emerging technologies for all Australians
2023-11-10 08:00 - 09:00 | online, Australia
Crucial for Australian businesses, responsible innovation empowers us to systematically and scientifically confront societal and environmental challenges, uphold ethical standards, nurture trust, and secure long-term sustainability.
Join the conversation to hear how research, government, industry and community are coming together to shape emerging genetic, environmental, and digital innovations for the better, and accelerate an ethical and sustainable future.
The panel, moderated by CSIRO’s Chief Scientist, Professor Bronwyn Fox, will explore the importance of the potential risks, benefits and uncertainties of future science and technology and discuss how socially responsible science and technology can be designed and delivered for the benefit of all Australians and the wider global community.
Meet our host:

Professor Bronwyn Fox, Chief Scientist, CSIRO

Meet the panel:

Dr Justine Lacey – Director, Responsible Innovation, Future Science Platform, CSIRO
Jessica Foote – General Manager, Critical Technologies Branch, Technology and Digital Division, Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Professor Alistair Gracie – Associate Head Learning & Teaching/ Professor in Horticulture Agriculture and Food Systems, University of Tasmania

Pricing

FREE

Dates and Times

Event date:Nov 2023

Friday 10 Nov 2023
Online virtual event
11.00am to 12.00pm AEDT (10.00am to 11.00am AEST )
Login details will be emailed to registrants

Register now

WiTWA Tech [+] Awards
2023-11-10 18:30 - 2023-11-11 00:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
The much-awaited WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Night is coming this November, But that’s not all! This year’s event is extra special as WiTWA is turning 25! So we’re celebrating a quarter-century of tech innovation, inspiration, and empowerment.
On the WiTWA Tech [+] Awards Night, we’ll be honoring the brightest stars of the tech community with well-deserved recognition for their outstanding achievements. It’s a night of celebration and recognition that you won’t want to miss!
So, get excited, spread the word, and join us in making this milestone event a memorable one. Stay tuned for more updates, surprises, and announcements coming your way.

Explore our Tech [+] Award Categories:

The WiTWA Tech [+] Award Nominations for 2023 have officially opened, inviting individuals to submit their nominations or nominate a role model. It’s time to mark your calendars with the important dates provided below. Explore the diverse award categories for this year and find the one that aligns with your achievements and contributions.
Don’t wait any longer – begin your nomination process today and seize this opportunity to be recognised in the Tech [+] sector.

Award Nominations Open:
Monday, 12 June 2023

Award Nominations Close:
Monday, 14 August 2023

Invest and Trade WA Showcase
2023-11-13 17:30 - 18:45 | Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
Perth USAsia Centre invites you to an evening event with Premier Roger Cook to hear about the Western Australian Government’s investment and trade priorities. Professor Gordon Flake will chair a panel with the Agent General and Investment and Trade Commissioners who will share insights and reflections on investment and trade dynamics in their respective markets.
Invest and Trade Western Australia acts as the Western Australian Government’s ‘front door’ to assist investors and businesses wanting to engage with the State’s world-leading industries, while also providing support to local business to reach their export potential.

Registration: 5pm onwards
Event: 5:30pm – 6:45pm
Networking: 6:45pm – 7:30pm

The event is hosted by the Perth USAsia Centre on behalf of the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation.
We look forward to having you join us for this discussion.

Demystifying Innovation Workshop
2023-11-14 09:00 - 16:30 | 137 St Georges Tce, Perth, 137 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
The Demystifying Innovation workshop will be provided by the Triangle Equity Partners Pty Ltd, the Certified Training Partner in Australia for the Global Innovation Management Institute (GIMI), the global certification board for innovation and innovation management, headquartered out of Boston.
This full-day program will help you be more innovative and engaged, to succeed in today’s business environment. It aims encouraging the culture of innovation, as a mindset that can be cultivated and applied across all areas of your organisation. Everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and solutions, while many organisations’ are struggling to install the innovation vision, in our VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) world, which is more complex than ever. The workshop can help you see how your contributions can make a difference and be more connected by developing problem-solving skills by teaching you how to think creatively and approach problems from different angles.
This workshop will help you to better understand your readiness to initiate and implement innovation projects, by measuring your level of innovative mindset and know-how, learn more about business innovation, and the value it brings to the market and your organisation.
As part of this workshop, you will undertake the GIMI Innovation Potential Assessment, which is broken down into innovation mindset to lead innovation principles and know-how to make innovation real. The assessment will allow you to understand your strengths and weaknesses in relation to innovation.
This workshop will be focused on the definition and examples of business innovation, what makes an innovation breakthrough, and key elements it is made from (trends, basic human needs, business models, barriers to entry).
This workshop is not academic, but practical as it focuses on ‘Business Innovation’ for corporates and individuals entangling the innovation value chain elements for driving breakthrough innovations to make them real.

Learning Outcomes

A deeper understanding of business innovation (some of the mega global forces and trends impacting organisations worldwide, basic human needs to be considered, some successful business models and barriers to entry).
Identify your innovation potential profile and levels of mindset and know-how.
Good understanding of what process and tools are needed to generate new breakthrough ideas for organisations.
A short exam will be held at the end of the workshop where participants passing the exam will receive the globally recognised certificate from GIMI, Innovation Catalyst Certificate. This will also provide you a credit towards undertaking the GIMI Level 1, Innovation Associate course, should you wish to move your innovation capability building to the next level.

Who is this for?

This program is designed for executive education participants looking to understand their innovation potential profile, what business innovation is and what process and tools are needed to generate new breakthrough ideas for their organisations.

BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge webinar
2023-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | online, Australia
In this webinar speakers will explain the BRII Workplace Relations Usability Challenge, provide an overview of the BRII program and application process, and answer participant questions. A recording of the webinar will be made available on business.gov.au following the event.

Overview

The Australian Government is seeking innovative technology solutions to support engagement with modern awards. This grant opportunity will focus specifically on making it easier for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to find, navigate, and utilise modern awards.
As part of this challenge grantees are required to utilise the Fair Work Commission’s Modern Award Pay Database (MAPD) to ensure up-to-date information on modern awards minimum rates of pay, allowances, overtime and penalty rates data is integrated in the final solution. The Fair Work Commission has released an application programming interface (API) that grantees could consider using in their design solution. Grantees must use the MAPD, but they may also use data from other sources. Challenge participants must have regard to the Fair Work Commission’s MAPD Disclaimer available on the Fair Work Commission website and the MAPD API terms of use and important information statement when using these data sources.
The challenge for supporting the implementation of the Workplace Relations Usability Feasibility grant opportunity is “Using technology to improve the user experience of SMEs engaging with modern awards”.

Exclusive Sundowner Experience at The Hub
2023-11-14 17:00 - 19:00 | The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
Discover the Ultimate Sundowner Experience at The Hub, Bentley Technology Park!
Are you ready to elevate your next company event to new heights? You’re invited to experience the ultimate Sundowner at our exclusive preview event.
Come along to witness the beauty of our terrace area – the perfect place for your end-of-year company gatherings.
The Hub offers a prime location for your next event, 15 minutes from the city with onsite parking. Our onsite caterer, La Mint will have your event covered with delectable food and drinks, so all there is to do is enjoy your event!
Come along to this free event, where you can expect:

Networking: Connect with fellow professionals, potential clients, and industry peers in a relaxed atmosphere.

Refreshments: Savor a delectable selection of snacks and beverages from our onsite caterers, La Mint!
Exclusive Terrace Showcase: Get a look at our terrace area, ideal for your company’s year-end events.

Date: Tuesday, 14th November
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: The Hub, Bentley Technology Park – Terrace Area

Webinar: A Framework for Evaluating and Guiding Ocean Energy Technology Developments
2023-11-15 13:00 - 14:30 | online, Australia
The International Energy Agency (IEA) Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme published an International Evaluation and Guidance Framework for Ocean Energy Technology. The document intends to support international efforts by presenting a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity, ensuring that decision-makers have consistent information available to them.
International acceptance of a common approach to technology development and evaluation brings the following benefits:

Clarity in the expectations from different stakeholders during each stage of development, bringing clearer communication.
Consistency in the use of terminology, and the process to evaluate technology, ensuring a level playing field.
Stakeholders working together to build confidence and transparency in the sector.
Efficient decision-making processes promoting direction of funding to the technologies with highest chances of commercial success.
Technology development processes consistent across the world, leading to more international collaboration more globally transferrable technology.
Consistent and coordinated application of other sources of technical guidance available in the ocean energy sector.

The framework applies to wave and tidal stream technologies, but future versions will be expanded to other forms of ocean energy.
The invited presentations and speakers will provide:

Information about the IEA-OES Technology Collaboration Programme;
The objectives, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework, and the experience of national and international funders in its adoption.
An application of the framework in the development of Carnegie Clean Energy’s CETO technology toward commercialisation in the EuropeWave programme.

Presentation 1: About the Ocean Energy Systems (OES) Technology Collaboration Programme Presented by Professor Irene Penesis
Ocean Energy Systems (OES) is the short name for the Technology Collaboration Programme on Ocean Energy Systems, an intergovernmental collaboration between countries, founded in 2001, which operates under a framework established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris.
Established in 1974, the International Energy Agency (IEA) carries out a comprehensive programme of energy co-operation for its 29 member countries and beyond by examining the full spectrum of energy issues and advocating policies that will enhance energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.
The Blue Economy CRC is the member representing Australia. Professor Irene Penesis is the Australian Primary Delegate, and Professor Christophe Gaudin (from University of Western Australia) is the Alternate Delegate.
Presentation 2: Objectives, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework presented by Jonathan Hodges
In this talk, Jonathan Hodges will introduce the objectives, content and benefits of the IEA-OES Evaluation and Guidance Framework, including the updates soon to be released in a 2nd Edition. He will discuss the background of its production and share the experiences of national and international funders and their adoption of its recommendations in ocean energy funding programmes.
Presentation 3: Development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme presented by Dr Alexandre Pichard
Carnegie is the owner and developer of the CETO technology, which captures energy from ocean waves and converts it into electricity. We use the latest advances in artificial intelligence and electric machines to optimally control the device and generate electricity in the most efficient way possible.
We have a long history in ocean energy with a track record of world leading developments. We are using a staged approach to our technology development to minimise risk and cost along the pathway. The OES framework provides valuable guidance around the logical development steps and the associated evaluation criteria. It provides a framework for technology evaluation and guidance of engineering activity
Carnegie has been selected to progress the development of the CETO technology toward commercialisation in the framework of the EuropeWave programme. EuropeWave is an innovative R&D programme combining almost €20 million of national, regional and EU funding to drive a competitive Pre-Commercial Procurement (PCP) programme for wave energy technology. The presentation will highly how Carnegie has been applying the OES framework withing the context of the EuropeWave programme.
The webinar will be facilitated by Professor Irene Penesis and presentations will be followed by Q&A.

Analytics for All: Upskilling Program
2023-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Curtin CBD Precinct, 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
WADSIH + Tracked are partnering to help you pivot to a career in AI & Data in 3 weeks

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 3 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 3 weekly face-to-face sessions @ 137 St Georges Terrace, Perth 2-5pm on the following dates: Thursday 16th, 23rd and 30th November 2023.
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 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.

Startup&Angels | Investment Strategies: Finding your funding
2023-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 45 St Georges Tce, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, 6000, Australia
Startup&Angels | Investment Strategies: Finding your funding | Perth | Thursday 16th November 2023 | from 5:00PM
INVESTORS/EXPERTS PANEL
Moderator: Neal Cross
Tracie Clark – VentureX Capital
Kylie Gerrard – Purpose Ventures
Wilson Casado – Perth Angels
The remaining speakers will be announced in a few weeks’ time, so connect with us on LinkedIn to stay in the loop!
With a mission to support ambitious and driven startups and scaleups, Startup&Angels is hosting an exciting Investment Strategies: Finding your funding event in Perth on Thursday, 16th of November 2023. The event endeavours to provide the opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their business models to a live audience as well as give them a chance to expand their business by connecting with game-changers in the startup community. There will also be scale-up success stories and live panel discussions with industry experts and investors which will help founders gain invaluable insight.
WHY PARTICIPATE?
Organised by Startup&Angels, this Perth Edition: of Investment Strategies is a unique opportunity for attendees to:
🌟Network with Australia investors, founders, or startup solution providers to optimize your growth
🌟Interact with innovative founders and discover the next generation of movers and shakers
🌟Find your next business partner, friend, mentor, or investor
Panel Theme: Investment Strategies: Finding your funding
Turning a business idea into reality often hinges on securing the right funding. Many startup founders face challenges in locating investors or lack the know-how to do so. Moreover, some may lack the necessary groundwork to present a compelling case to potential investors. This is precisely why the ‘Investment Strategies’ event aims to assist startup founders in their quest for funding.
The panel discussion featuring investors and experts, will delve into investment strategies and the obstacles that early-stage startups encounter. It covers a wide spectrum, from securing initial seed funding to effectively navigating the complexities of a Series A round. The primary objective of this panel is to empower attendees with a comprehensive grasp of the various avenues available for initiating and financing their projects. This knowledge equips them to make well-informed decisions for the growth of their businesses.
Topics of discussion will encompass crafting a compelling pitch, the fundamentals of seed funding, understanding angel investors and venture capital, and the role of startup accelerators and incubators in the journey.
As the panel exclusively comprises investors, it provides a unique opportunity for attendees to establish connections with potential backers who may lend support to their ventures.
About Startup&Angels
Startup&Angels connects founders, business angels, investors, corporates, mentors, and advisors through events, workshops, an online community (https://startupsandangels.ramenlife.co), podcasts (including on Spotify), its weekly member newsletter or social media.
Startup&Angels partners with industry leaders in the startup ecosystem each year to give unique opportunities to the next generation of entrepreneurs to grow and expand their businesses to new heights.
Startup&Angels runs a series of networking events (physical pitching events and online panel discussions) which over the past years, gathered more than 10,000 attendees including startup founders, angel investors, tech startup ecosystem players, and journalists, in more than 15 countries across the Asia Pacific. This year Startup&Angels is going global with new locations added to the map including EMEA markets (UK, France, and more to come…)

Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Pitch Night
2023-11-16 17:00 - 20:00 | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Join us for the Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Program Final Showcase and Pitch Night on Thursday, November 16th, as we celebrate the cohort who will pitch their business to a room full of like-minded startup founders and a community of supporters!
Our Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator cohort have been navigating their way through our six-week program, and are ready to showcase what they’ve been working on, meet people who have been there and done that, and celebrate their hard work.
Throughout the evening you can:

Enjoy the opportunity to hear the teams pitch their businesses
Network and connect with other local founders, investors and startup ecosystem supporters
Have a seat in the audience as the winning pitch receives their Golden Ticket to pitch at Freo Startup Fest!

The Plus Eight Sprint Pre-Accelerator program is made possible thanks to the City of Perth and Spacecubed. You can find out more about Plus Eight here, and stay up to date with us by following us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Beverages and light grazing will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you there!

DEADLINE: Startup Awards 2023
2023-11-17 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
Now in its 6th year, these are YOUR startup awards, WA startups. No nominations. No judging. No fees.
Just write in the boxes below the 3 winners – the 3 you most admire. It’s that simple.
THE RULES: play nice. Vote ONCE only. No cheating. Don’t vote for yourself or your own company. Give it up to others. Pay it forward.
The organisation and people that have done impressive, admirable things in 2023.
[Previous winners can be viewed on https://startupnews.com.au/startup-news-awards.]

proptech fest
2023-11-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia
Event description

The Real Estate 2.0 Property Motivated With Technology, Innovation Festival “proptechfest.com.au” is set to launch in 2023 as Australasia’s APAC new strategic start-up, creative, smart, and premier real estate, property, and technology conference and exhibition.
Presented by My Property Club, the APAC start-up organiser Prop Tech Fest 2023 is a multifaceted exhibition + conference and networking experience that unites the entire real estate ecosystem. It connects and collaborates with the fastest-growing and best-supported real estate events.
The most comprehensive cross-function and cross-sector tech & innovation event for real estate in Australia and APAC, PROPTECH FEST 2023 APAC features more than 100 exhibitors, speakers, a one-day conference, 2023 roundtables, satellite seminars, theatre stages, and learning labs.
The most revolutionary, transformative, and exciting time in real estate, construction, new homes, property, design, sustainability, smart homes, smart cities, smart villages, smart towns, city verse, and metaverse, financial, investments, tokenization, non-bank finance, vendor finance, micro-projects, tiny homes, and much more is what our presenters will be guiding our attendees through.
Come together with us on November 17 at the premier event for the Austral Asian real estate technology movement as we bring together the best owners, operators, developers, investors, media, PropTech startups, and technology & service providers from all over the region. Let’s construct the real estate of the future together.

CORE Innovation Hub: Mastering the Art of Pitching
2023-11-17 10:30 - 11:30 | CORE Innovation Hub, 191 St. Georges Terrrace, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
In this 1-hour workshop, entrepreneurs will learn essential pitch skills to captivate investors and prospects. We’ll cover the importance of storytelling and the elements of a well-structured story. Different pitch types and language usage will be discussed, along with showcasing successful startup pitch examples.
We’ll explore delivering a successful pitch, creating a minimum viable pitch (MVP), and improving over time. Essential delivery tips for confident pitching will be provided, along with feedback collection and using it to enhance presentation skills.
By the end, entrepreneurs will gain vital pitch skills, develop a plan for refining their pitch, and participate in a final discussion and Q&A session. The workshop will also include interactive activities and opportunities for discussion to help participants become more actively engaged.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are looking to improve their pitching and presentation skills. It is also a valuable resource for anyone who needs to deliver a compelling presentation, such as sales professionals, executives and trainers.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Understand the importance of storytelling in a pitch
Identify the key elements of a well-structured and engaging story
Create a succinct and effective pitch that highlights their key points
Deliver their pitch with confidence and impact
How to get feedback on their pitch and use that feedback to improve their presentation skills

NB: This in person event will be held in the Hinkler Boardroom located in the Basement of 191 St Georges Tce, Perth WA 6000. When you enter the building lobby, please take the stairs to the basement.

ASTROFEST
2023-11-18 17:30 - 21:30 | Curtin University, Australia
Gaze into the night sky with big telescopes
See radio telescopes working to discover the hidden Universe invisible to our eyes
Listen to real-life astronomers about what they’ve discovered in space
Explore the astrophotography exhibition
Make your own Lego radio telescope

Astrofest is held at ‘Curtin Stadium’ and Edinburgh Oval, off Kent Street, Bentley.
​The stadium is situated on the east side of the Curtin University campus.
Visit Curtin University at Google Maps to get customised directions, straight from your driveway.
Getting to Astrofest
Parking is free at Astrofest. Please see the photo of the map on the right to see the available carparks.
Curtin Stadium and Edinburgh Oval are easily accessible by public transport via the Curtin Central Bus Station.
This year the carpark directly next to Curtin Stadium will be closed (except for ACROD permit holders). The carparks below the John Curtin Gallery will all be open. The Curtin Central bus station is also open and directly behind the stadium, so why not consider catching a bus to Astrofest?
Have an ACROD permit?
Let the parking marshalls know when you enter off Kent Street and they will show you where to park in the carpark adjacent to the stadium.
For more ACROD parking areas and access arrangements, please see the Curtin Campus Access Map.
More Information
Follow these links to find more on Astrofest:

Competitions
Maps
Program
Astrophotography Exhibition
Food and Drinks
FAQ’s
Supporters

DEADLINE: iLAuNCH Second Round Investment Call EOI
2023-11-20 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
LAuNCH is issuing an Open Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for remaining funding to foster the creation and commercialisation of space and aerospace-related research and innovation in Australia. The Call aims to create further opportunities for industry-led R&D.

The iLAuNCH Trailblazer is a $180m program to transform Australia’s competitiveness by rapidly commercialising University research through industry partnerships. Our efforts directly enhance Australia’s burgeoning space industry.
iLAuNCH has already brought together a powerful consortium of industry and research partners focusing on developing advanced technologies for space and aerospace manufacturing applications, including associated manufacturing supply chains. iLAuNCH commercialisation projects aim to elevate the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of research projects to commercial-ready applications and foster pathways to market to propel Australia’s space and aerospace industries.
This Open Call is seeking new project opportunities relevant to iLAuNCH priorities and programs
Open dates
The Open Call for EOIs commences on Friday 6 October 2023 and closes at midnight on Monday 20 November 2023 (AEST).
Information session
An online information session was held on 1 November to inform potential applicants about the opportunity and assessment process. Watch a recording of the information session.

What Matters to the Regions: In Conversation with Dr Richard Denniss
2023-11-20 14:00 - 15:00 | online, Australia
WACOSS and The Australia Institute presents: What Matters to the Regions: In Conversation with Dr Richard Denniss.

Executive Director of the Australia Institute, Dr Richard Denniss is a prominent economist, author and public policy commentator, and a former Assoc Professor in the Crawford School of Public Policy at ANU. He is the author of several books including: Econobabble, Curing Affluenza, Dead Right: How Neoliberalism Ate Itself and What Comes Next? and Big: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy.
This year, our State Budget Submission emphasised the importance of supporting regional Western Australia, including a dedicated section aimed at ensuring that our regional communities have access to every resource they need to thrive.
WACOSS is hosting a webinar with Dr Denniss with a focus on what matters for regions to not only survive, but thrive. This online event is not to be missed!

Webinar – New Frontiers: Rethinking Antimicrobial Resistance
2023-11-21 08:45 - 11:30 | online, Australia
About the event:
Join us for an important discussion during World Antimicrobial Awareness Week on the rise of drug-resistant infections. Explore this urgent threat to our health security and what can be done about it now and into the future.
Be informed about:

Antimicrobial resistance – why it matters
Rethinking treatments – alternative approaches
Policy initiatives – supporting access, sustainability and R&D
Strengthening the pipeline – protecting our ongoing health security.

What to expect:

The latest updates from clinicians and industry experts
Engaging information for diverse audiences
Dynamic panel Q&A session
In-person networking opportunities with peers.

Who should attend?

Professionals seeking to improve knowledge and foster connections
Policy makers and regulatory experts
Clinicians, pharmacists and scientists engaging in antimicrobial resistance research, diagnostics, clinical practice and public health programs
Patient advocates and not-for-profits
Start-ups, entrepreneurs and investors.

Event details:
Date: Tuesday 21 November 2023
Time (AEDT):
11:45am: Guest arrival and registration
12:00pm: Networking lunch
1:00pm: Presentations and Q&A
2:30pm: Close
Format: Hybrid – in person and live-streamed
Venue: Davies Collison Cave, Level 15, Orica House, 1 Nicholson Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000
Facilitator: Dr Patricia Vietheer, Senior Director, Strategy, Business Development & Planning, Biointelect
Speakers:
Richard Alm, Chief Scientific Officer, CARB-X
Renae Beardmore, Founder and Managing Director, Evohealth
Andrew Bowskill, Director of Stakeholder Engagement for Queensland, MTPConnect, Co-Chair, Australian AMR Network
Professor Trevor Lithgow, Director, Centre to Impact AMR, Monash University
Dr Phoebe Williams, Paediatrician and Paediatric ID Physician, Sydney Institute for Infectious Diseases
Host: BioMelbourne Network and Davies Collison Cave
Registration:
In-person: Members $85; Non Members $175
Online: Members $25; Non Members $45

Australian Medical Device Registration Bootcamp
2023-11-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, 6000, Australia
Are you ready to conquer the world of medical device registration in Australia? Join REDI for an exclusive boot camp with TGA experts

This Bootcamp is tailored for medical device companies in the following categories:
• Planning for Regulatory Approval: If you’re planning to submit your medical device products for regulatory approval in the next two years, this boot camp is essential. Gain the knowledge and strategies to ensure a smooth submission process.
• Expanding to Australia: For companies with products registered outside Australia and looking to expand their market presence down under, this boot camp provides invaluable insights on registering your products in Australia.
Our boot camp will feature intensive half-day session in Perth, ensuring you receive in-depth knowledge and guidance. Whether you’re planning to submit a new product for registration or need post-registration follow-up insights, our boot camp will have you covered. Gain practical insights and strategies to ensure a smooth submission process. Engage in discussions with TGA experts in dedicated breakout rooms. Get your burning questions answered and benefit from the collective wisdom of your peers.
Agenda for the Event
• Introduction to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and its role in device registration.
• Application Pathways
• What does the TGA look for in a Quality Submission
• Medical Devices Registrations (IVD, CMD, SMD’s)
• Post-market Compliance and Activities
Please note that this is not a generic session. We expect participants to have a reasonable understanding of medical device regulatory submissions in Australia. This boot camp is tailored for those actively involved in the medical device industry.
Ready to boost your medical device registration game? Please Register for our boot camp.
If you have any questions, please email us at Redic.proposal@mtpconnect.org.au.

putt4dough ICT Charity Golf Day
2023-11-21 10:30 - 21:00 | Joondalup Resort, Country Club Blvd, Connolly, wa, 6027, Australia
Join us and other like-minded ICT&T professionals for the largest ICT Charity Golf Day in Western Australia. Starting in 2010, putt4dough has raised a total of $638,000 on behalf of Perth Childrens Hospital Foundation.
On the 21st November 2023 at the luxurious Joondalup Resort Golf Course, join us as we take over the whole course for the day. With novelty hole competitions and the usual longest drive and nearest the pin competitions, it’s a fun day of ambrose golf.
Did I forget to mention there is also 2 holes each with a $75,000 Hole in One Competition?
After golf, refresh at the club fascilities and join us for a 2-course dinner with drinks and be entertained by our MC – Karl Langdon and Guest Speaker – Australian Cricket Legend Rodney “Hoggie” Hogg, loads of prizes and an auction all for the benefit of WA’s sick kids.
Visit our website to purchase tickets (almost sold out) – https://www.putt4dough.com.au/
Inclusions:
18 holes of 4 Ball, Ambrose-style* golf with golf cart
Play a team of four players
On-course snacks and beverages
Fundraising challenge holes
Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive Prizes
Cash Hole in One Prizes
Light lunch before tee off
Two-course dinner and entertainment in the Lakeview Function Centre
Plenty of opportunities for a laugh and chance to win some great prizes
Exclusive Joondalup Resort accommodation discount
Silent & Live auction

From Brew to Buyout: Nowhereman Brewing Co and it's crafty acquisition
2023-11-22 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Reece Wheadon, Nowhereman Brewing Co
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.
In 2013, Reece Wheadon had a vision to create a place for great for people to hang out, drink amazing beer and eat amazing food. Five years later, he opened Nowhereman Brewing Co in…

Get SET Business Innovation Series (1)
2023-11-23 09:00 - 11:00 | The SET, 1/25 Burler Drive, Vasse, Western Australia, 6280, Australia
Get SET business Innovation Series
Open workshops focused on business innovation, strategy and scaling up

Session 1: Got an idea for a business but don’t know where to start?
Join us at the SET, South West’s newest training, coworking and events venue where we will explore early stage ideation and customer validation.
Facilitated by Natasha Teakle, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc., Carbon Conscious Investments, South West Angels, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015.
Morning tea provided

Y.hub Business Sunrise
2023-11-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Y.hub Coworking, 128 Yanchep Beach Road, Yanchep, WA, 6035, Australia
At the Business Sunrise, you’ll have the chance to mingle with like-minded individuals and make valuable connections that can help you grow your business or career. The event will be hosted at Y.hub, a dynamic co-working space that provides a collaborative environment for entrepreneurs and startups to work and grow.

We’ll provide light breakfast refreshments along with coffee, tea and juice to enjoy while you network and socialise with other attendees. You can expect to meet a diverse group of professionals from various industries and backgrounds, all looking to expand their network and build valuable connections.

Whether you’re an established business owner or just starting out, the Business Sunrise at Y.hub is a great opportunity to expand your network and make valuable connections!
We hope to see you there!

Mapping the Circular Economy of WA – Tour | Talk | Sundowner
2023-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | L3 Legacy Living Lab, 27 Blinco Street, Fremantle, WA, 6160, Australia
Join us for our last event of 2023!
We’re excited to host our last event of the year at the Legacy Living Lab (L3) where we will be joined by Roberto Minunno and Josh Hopkins who will be giving us a tour of L3, its purpose and an insight into the WATCH project – Mapping the circular economy of WA – monitoring the contributions of circularity towards achieving Net Zero: Stage 1.
We will finish the event with a sundowner with drinks and nibbles provided.
The Legacy Living Lab (L3) is the first building in Western Australia that is both modular and designed for disassembly and reuse. L3 is constructed on recyclable steel footings, saving 20 tons of concrete. The building is not welded, glued or fixed, instead it harnesses nuts and bolts, spacers and magnets.
In three years, it will be disassembled in a day or two and moved elsewhere. If L3 had been built in a regular fashion, with end of life going to landfill, then the greenhouse gas equivalent impact would have been 50 tons. Life cycle assessment for L3 demonstrates only 5 tons of greenhouse gas equivalent impact. Designing for reuse provides a factor 10 environmental improvement.
Roberto Minunno
Roberto is a subject matter expert in circular economy and sustainable, modular building design, and life cycle assessment. With a background in civil engineering, Roberto is driven to create solutions to sustainability and circular economy challenges.​ He completed his PhD on the circular economy of buildings at Curtin University, where, among other methods, he developed expertise in applying Life Cycle Assessments and circular economy indicators to products and processes. ​As part of his PhD, Roberto and the team at Curtin University Sustainable Policy (CUSP) Institute ideated the Legacy Living Lab: a moveable, disassemble, modular building, enabling a deeper understanding and application of the circular economy concerning building materials, components and operations. The Living Lab is currently in Fremantle where it hosts a hub of research activity and industry collaborations.​
Josh Hopkins
A product and data specialist. His focus is on human-centred digital transformation, for the betterment of people and the planet. He is also a research associate at Curtin University Sustainability Policy Institute (CUSP), European institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) alumni, TEDx speaker, and award-winning entrepreneur. He is the Founding Director of Open Corridor, a data-driven nonprofit focused on democratising sustainability intelligence.

Run Sheet
4.00pm – Registrations and Networking
4.30pm – Tour of L3 and insight into WATCH project
5.00pm – Sundowner, networking and nibbles
6.00pm – Event finish

Connect & Collaborate: Speed Networking Night at Spacecubed
2023-11-23 16:30 - 18:30 | Flux, 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia
Make 30 Connections in just one night at Spacecubed’s Speed Networking Night!
Join us for a night of meaningful connections and productive conversations at Spacecubed’s ‘Connect & Collaborate: Speed Networking Night’, taking place at FLUX Basement from 4:30pm on Thursday, November 23.
This event is not just about making small talk; it’s your opportunity to unlock a world of new possibilities and partnerships.
Why Attend?

Expand Your Network: This is your chance to meet a diverse group of professionals from within and outside the Spacecubed community. Forge connections that could lead to new clients, partners, or collaborations.
Accelerate Your Business Growth: Every conversation could be a potential game-changer for your business, and here you can find the right people to support your growth
Efficient and Fun: Speed networking is not your typical networking event. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s incredibly efficient. Meet a variety of people in a short amount of time.
Personal Development: Improve your communication and interpersonal skills as you engage in a series of short, meaningful conversations. You’ll learn to pitch your ideas, listen actively, and make lasting impression.
Registrations for this event are strictly limited. Tickets are FREE for Spacecubed members, and just $10 + Booking Fee + GST for non-members.
Drinks and light grazing will be provided.
We hope to see you there!

An evening with Marc Koska OBE and Philip Leslie
2023-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
Join the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for an evening of conversation with Marc Koska OBE and Philip Leslie (ApiJect).

Join the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub for an evening of conversation with Marc Koska OBE and Philip Leslie about developing innovative drug delivery devices for the global healthcare market and the ApiJect story. Refreshments and networking to follow.
Every year, more than 1 million people are killed due to syringe reuse and unsafe injection practices in healthcare facilities.
In the 1980’s, Marc’s innovative auto-disable syringe prevented the spread of disease and infection, helping save more than 12 million lives. Marc is now co-founder and Head of R&D of ApiJect Systems, a company developing an innovative new drug delivery platform with the potential to enable more liquid medicines and vaccines to safely reach more patients across the world.
Marc is joined by ApiJect’s Senior Advisor, Manufacturing Philip Leslie, whose exceptional service of more than 30 years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience has seen him inducted into Victoria’s Manufacturing Hall of Fame in 2017.
Agenda
6:00pm Registration
6:15pm Presentation
6:30pm Fireside chat with Marc and Philip moderated by Tracey Wilkinson
7:15pm Networking
8:00pm Event close
About ApiJect
In the mid-1980s, Mr Marc Koska invented the revolutionary K-1 auto-disable syringe, which prevented the spread of bloodborne diseases and infection by making the syringe impossible to reuse. It is believed his invention has helped to save more than 12 million lives. Watch his 2009 TED Talk here.
In 2005, he founded the nonprofit SafePoint Trust to educate children in developing nations about the dangers of employing used needles. Among many other honors bestowed upon Marc, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for his “contribution to global healthcare.”
In 2015, Marc founded ApiJect Ltd and invented a breakthrough Blow-Fill-Seal (BFS) injection device. The Prefilled ApiJect Injector is designed for simplicity: just prior to injection, a fill-finished Blow-Fill-Seal container and intramuscular needle hub are push-twisted together by a healthcare professional.
This new drug delivery platform has the potential to enable more liquid medicines and vaccines to safely reach more patients across the world.
Today, ApiJect Systems is a medical technology company working to improve how sterile liquid medicines and vaccines are fill-finished across the world.

If you have any questions, contact Rebekah Crags at rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au

Moon TEDx
2023-11-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Quarry Amphitheatre, 1 Waldron Drive, City Beach, WA, 6015, Australia
Friday 24 November 2023

The Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach

Sit under a rising full Moon as we explore the world to which humanity is returning.
In the next ten years NASA’s Artemis missions will put the first woman and person of colour on the Moon, along with the first permanent base. Western Australia is playing its part in this historic step for humanity.
You’ll hear from aerospace engineers, astro-geologists, an eclipse hunter and a lunar rover engineer – each of them with a world-premiere TEDx talk showing how WA is part of the 21st century space race.

Image: Shutterstock

Each ticket includes …

Program booklet
Personalised lanyard
Carbon offset for travel to and from the event
GST and booking fees
The Moon (clouds allowing)

A pay bar will offer refreshments but you can bring your own picnic and refreshments (no spirits please).
This event is carbon neutral.

Regional Government Grants Masterclass
2023-11-28 09:15 - 12:30 | Broome Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Australia
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation have invited Anne Furey, CEO of GrantSmart to deliver regional workshops on how to prepare a competitive grant application.
The workshop will include topics such as how to find suitable grant programs, how to interpret the guidelines and government speak, how to prepare mandatory information such as milestones, project plans and budgets, and how to address the all important assessment or merit criteria.
Anne will provide hints and tips to help you increase the potential for a competitive grant application.
The event will start at 9.30am, and conclude around 11.30am, depending on the number of questions and the level of interaction.
Please come along and register from 9.15am.
The workshop will be followed by some light refreshments and an opportunity to network with other attendees.
Subject to time availability you can also take some with Anne on a one-on-one basis to ask questions and discuss your specific funding needs, or a specific grant program.
