Concept to Copyright: The Value of Intellectual Property
2023-10-26 15:30 - 17:30 (Australia/Perth) | Anthologie, 8 Brown Street, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
In Concept to Copyright, our esteemed panel will delve into the often tricky world of IP and discuss both personal and commercial compliance

Date and time

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM AWST

Location

Anthologie: 8 Brown Street East Perth, WA 6004

About this event

2 hours
Mobile eTicket

What defines ownership of intellectual property is one of the most hotly debated topics in the creative industries. And why wouldn’t it be. Afterall, expertise, ideas and creativity underpin an individual’s value, as much as they define an agency or even the client.
In Concept to Copyright, our esteemed panel will delve into the often tricky world of IP and discuss both personal and commercial compliance.
Beyond that, we’ll explore opportunities for developing and commercialising your IP; recent updates in government policy; and how tax breaks for R&D are helping drive tomorrow’s innovation.

Charlie Gunningham
Director of Innovation – Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation
Charlie has spent 20+ years in Perth’s business, tech, media, and startups. He co-founded aussiehome.com, led REIWA and Business News, and won WA Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year.

Bourby Webster
Chief Rule Breaker – North Street Music and RARE Company
Bourby is an arts entrepreneur, founder and former CEO of Perth Symphony Orchestra. She is a professional musician, has had a record deal, and is a concert producer and promoter. In 2019 she was recognised as WA of the Year in Arts & Culture for her contribution to Western Australia.

David Stewart
Principal & Head of Intellectual Property – Bennett Litigation & Commercial Law
Recognised by peers as one of Australia’s preeminent IP lawyers, Dave has written for The Wall Street Journal and Australian Financial Review and is an Adjunct Professor at Murdoch University.

Stephen Carroll
Director – Evolve
Stephen is a registered R&D tax agent with over 20 years’ experience across a diverse range of industries. He is actively involved in WA’s innovation programs and is the volunteer CEO for Innovate Australia.

Refreshments, nibbles & networking opportunities provided.
IN:WA member agencies receive 2 free tickets.
Additional tickets & non-members are $20 (+booking fee).

DEADLINE: WA Climate Awards 2023 Pilot
2023-10-27 06:00 - 07:00 | Apply online, Australia
Testing 1, 2, 3…
Before we launch the inaugural WA Climate Awards in 2024, let’s see who you think has stepped up in 2023.
We’re kicking off with a lo-fi pilot event.
Lo-fi nominations, lo-fi awards and a lo-fi party to recognise those truly demonstrating climate leadership in Western Australia.
All we need from you is to share your deepest thoughts about someone* whose efforts on climate action you really admire.

*Nominations close Friday 27 October, 2023.

NOMINATE HERE

Pilbara Innovation Exchange | Conference, Tradeshow & Networking
2023-10-27 12:30 - 18:30 | The Hub, 2 Brodie-Hall Dr, Bentley, Western Australia, 6102, Australia
CORE Innovation Hub presents the Pilbara Innovation Exchange!
Unlocking regional business potential in Western Australia, the Pilbara Innovation Exchange is a conference featuring keynote industry speakers aiming to build the knowledge, skills and industry connections essential to resilient business growth for businesses operating in the Pilbara. This half day Exchange will also feature a trade show exclusively profiling regional businesses from across the Pilbara along with networking and advisory opportunities.
AGENDA

12:30 PM – Welcome & Keynote Address
1 PM – Session One: Demystifying net zero for small business
2 PM – Session Two: Business Advisory Hours & Unlocking Regional Business Success Panel
3 PM – Networking Break
3:15 PM – Session Three – Small Business Toolkit
4:00 PM – Exhibitor Lightning Pitches
5 PM – Exhibition Opens & Speed Networking
6:30 PM – Formalities Conclude

Speakers to be announced shortly.

Business for Good Summit: Shaping the Purpose Economy
2023-10-31 10:00 - 13:30 | online, Australia
Social Traders Social Enterprise Summit & Trailblazer Awards

Business for Good Summit: Shaping the Purpose Economy
The Social Traders Social Enterprise Summit – Bringing together the social enterprise sector, with business and government members leading the charge in business for good.
Join us as we advocate for a more inclusive and equitable Australia – centred around both social enterprise and social procurement, the summit will showcase how doing business for good is now expected and how you can achieve it!
How together we can shape the purpose economy – Agenda & speakers for the summit will be announced in September.
Bridging the gap between business and social enterprise, attendees to the summit will contribute to idea sharing, participate in learnings and discussions hosted by thought leaders, and experts in the social enterprise sector.
Social Traders are proud to be partnering with the Westpac Group and Social Enterprise Australia for the Social Traders Social Enterprise Summit & Trailblazer Awards 2023.
The Westpac Group is committed to its purpose in creating better futures together. As purchasers and supporters of communities, recognising the opportunities to deliver on this purpose. Through the Westpac Foundation and the Supplier Inclusion & Diversity Program, they seek to promote social and economic participation with supplier partners, including social enterprises.
What you can expect:

Main room keynotes with guest speakers and policy makers
Meet the Buyer sessions, members actively seeking social enterprise partnerships
Masterclasses hosted by sector experts
Panel discussions with change makers
Fireside chats with those who have some big stories to tell
Hear from the Game Changers of 2023
The 2023 Trailblazer Awards
And more to come…

Why you should attend:

Trends & insights into the current social procurement landscape in Australia
Listen to social procurement partnerships in action
Understand the challenges faced and lessons learned
See the profound and life-changing impact of social procurement.
Meet the Buyer sessions, members actively seeking social enterprise partnerships
Networking and community building with a likeminded audience
Hear from experts in social procurement
Discuss how spend with social enterprise positively impacts our communities.
Celebrate the Trailblazers of 2023

Who should attend:

Certified social enterprise members
Social enterprises not yet certified with Social Traders
Business and governments looking to make the switch to good
Existing business and government members
Sector collaborators and networks
Those who want to make buying from social enterprise the norm

Places are limited. Registration is essential and will close at 5pm on Monday 30 October 2023 unless booked out prior.
Please reach out to our events team with any questions events@socialtraders.com.au

Student Q&A: Explore generous research scholarship available Australia wide with CSIRO
2023-11-01 07:00 - 07:30 | online, Australia
Ready to navigate your career towards AI, quantum, and other emerging tech? Unlock limitless possibilities with the Next Generation Graduates Scholarships! Join our upcoming Student Q&A sessions and engage directly with our team to have all your questions answered.
The Next Generation Graduates Program at CSIRO, Australia’s National Science Agency, is offering 500 generous scholarships to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. You don’t have to be in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to apply!
Scholarships are offered across 20 universities in Australia, spanning from Honours to PhD levels.
Our mission is to create a cohort-based, industry-driven, multi-disciplinary training program that equips students with entrepreneurial thinking and essential skill sets to drive breakthrough innovation.
Attend our weekly drop-in session to discuss available scholarships with the team and discover how you can benefit.
If this opportunity sparks your interest, explore further details on our website today! https://www.csiro.au/nextgen-scholarships
Sessions

19 October 2023, 1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
24 October 2023, 2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT
1 November 2023, 10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
9 November 2023, 1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
22 November 2023, 10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
30 November 2023, 1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
5 December 2023, 2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT

Pricing

FREE

Dates and Times
Showing 3 of 7 dates for this event.
Dates available from 19 Oct 2023 until 05 Dec 2023

Event date:Oct 2023

Thursday 19 Oct 2023
Session 1
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
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Tuesday 24 Oct 2023
Session 2
2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT
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Event date:Nov 2023

Wednesday 1 Nov 2023
Session 3
10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
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Event date:Nov 2023

Thursday 9 Nov 2023
Session 4
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
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Event date:Nov 2023

Wednesday 22 Nov 2023
Session 5
10.00am to 10.30am AEDT
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Thursday 30 Nov 2023
Session 6
1.30pm to 2.00pm AEDT
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Event date:Dec 2023

Tuesday 5 Dec 2023
Session 7
2.00pm to 2.30pm AEDT
Online virtual event

Register now

Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise
2023-11-01 10:30 - 11:15 | online, Australia
WASEC and Impact Seed invite you to join an insightful webinar Impact Investment in WA: Leverage funding to support and scale your social enterprise. Discover the world of impact investing and unlock the potential it holds for your mission-driven venture.
During this webinar, you will:
💸 Impact Investing 101: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what impact investing is and how it can be a game-changer for your social enterprise. Learn how impact investors align financial goals with social and environmental impact
💸 Understanding Financial Products: Explore a wide range of financial instruments employed by impact investors. Discover both traditional options such as debt and equity, as well as innovative approaches like blended finance and social impact bonds.
💸 Supporting Growth: Uncover the pivotal role played by impact investors in fueling the growth of social enterprises. Learn how they contribute to scaling the social enterprise sector on a global scale
💸 Local Insights: Dive into the landscape of impact investing in Western Australia. Get insights into the current state of the local impact investing market and the emerging opportunities that await in the near future.
💸 Real-Life Examples: Explore impactful case studies from Western Australia’s impact investment ecosystem. Gain valuable insights from successful impact investment stories that can inspire your own journey.
Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and take your social enterprise to new heights with impact investing. Register now to secure your spot!

IP Reach: Regional Series – IP workshop – Broome
2023-11-02 09:30 - 12:30 | CCI, L1, U7, Woody's Arcade 15-17 Dampier Terrace, Broome, WA, Australia
For Business Leaders & Innovators in Broome

This interactive workshop run by Mark Pullen provides insights into intellectual property (IP) for anyone wanting to develop knowledge and skills to identify, capture and use valuable knowledge/IP assets in their business.

Practical Lean Manufacturing Solutions for the F&B Industry
2023-11-02 12:00 - 13:30 | Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia, 37 Dollyup Street, Stake Hill, Western Australia, 6181, Australia
Common challenges faced by F&B manufacturers will be responded to with practical lean solutions that deliver operational performance

Practical Lean Manufacturing Solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry
Starting with a career in the packaging industry and then moving to Lean consulting, Tim McLean has worked with Food and Beverage manufacturing for over 25 years. Lean manufacturing was developed for discrete assembly line manufacturing in the automotive industry. As a result many food and beverage manufacturers struggle to adopt this approach to their businesses.
Tim’s F&B clients range from global giants such as Mars Foods and Asahi Beverages through to over 100 F&B SMEs in eight countries across agri-business, food service, ingredients, baking, confectionery and juice manufacture segments.
In this presentation, Tim will discuss common challenges that food and beverage manufacturers face and how simple and practical Lean solutions can help overcome these problems and deliver better operational performance.

Golden Group Indonesian Entrepreneur Summit
2023-11-02 15:00 - 21:30 | The Westin, 4480 Hay Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
Join us for an enchanting evening of elegance and inspiration at the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce WA Annual Gala Dinner, Golden Group Indonesian Entrepreneur Summit, supported by the City of Perth.
Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable journey of one of Indonesia’s most successful entrepreneurs, Hermanto Tanoko, as he shares his inspiring story of triumph, resilience, and business story.
Dress Code: Business Attire
Language: The Keynote session will be presented in Bahasa Indonesia, a real-time translation service will be available for non-Bahasa speaker.
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of opulence and sophistication as we gather the Indonesian business community in Perth for an unforgettable evening. This prestigious event is designed to connect Indonesian businesses in Perth and provide a platform for entrepreneurs seeking an inspiring story and potential business partnerships.
During this remarkable evening, you will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from Hermanto Tanoko, the visionary behind an empire of success. From humble beginnings to unparalleled achievements, he has navigated the complexities of business, emerging as a shining example of what can be accomplished through determination, innovation, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit.
The Indonesian Chamber aims to foster meaningful connections and cultivate a thriving business network. Engage with like-minded individuals, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders who share a passion for business excellence and collaboration.
Indulge in a gourmet culinary experience, meticulously curated to tantalize your taste buds and complement the ambiance of sophistication. Savour the finest Indonesian cuisine, while enjoying the company of esteemed guests and potential business partners.
About the Summit:
Register now to reserve your seat and join us for a night of unparalleled elegance, inspiration, and the promise of endless possibilities. Take advantage of our Earlybird tickets!
Note: This event is open to all communities and entrepreneurs in Perth, please indicate if translation service is required.
*Ticket price includes ICCWA annual membership pro-rated to 30th June 2024

L1X App Launch Event
2023-11-02 17:30 - 20:00 | Layer One X, 4/640 Murray Street, Perth, WA, 6000, Australia
Join us in Perth for the L1X App launch celebration! Get L1X Coins, enjoy the L1XApp presentation, nibbles, and drinks.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as we introduce the L1X App from our Perth office! Join us on Thursday, 2nd November 2023 at 5:30PM for an exclusive presentation by the visionary founder himself, Kevin Coutinho.
🚀 What to Expect:
Insightful Presentation: Kevin Coutinho will provide an in-depth look into the L1XApp features, benefits, and its potential impact on the crypto landscape.
L1X Coins Giveaway: Be among the first to experience the L1XApp and a chance to receive a special allocation of L1X Coins.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, crypto enthusiasts, and professionals in the field.
Light Nibbles and Refreshments: Enjoy delicious snacks and drinks while mingling with fellow attendees.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to witness the future of crypto. Reserve your spot now and be part of the L1X App launch celebration! Remember to bring your curiosity and excitement for a night of innovation and connection.

📅 Date: Thursday, 2 November 2023
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Layer One X office. Level 4, 640 Murray Street, West Perth WA 6005
Secure your spot today and let’s celebrate the L1X App’s journey together!

*Invitation required to assist

WA Climate Awards 2023 Pilot
2023-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Local Hotel, 282 South Terrace, South Fremantle, WA, 6162, Australia
Testing 1, 2, 3…
Before we launch the inaugural WA Climate Awards in 2024, let’s see who you think has stepped up in 2023.
We’re kicking off with a lo-fi pilot event.
Lo-fi nominations, lo-fi awards and a lo-fi party to recognise those truly demonstrating climate leadership in Western Australia.
All we need from you is to share your deepest thoughts about someone* whose efforts on climate action you really admire.
And grab a ticket before they sell out!
Can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Drinks available at the bar, light nibbles provided.
*Nominations close Friday 27 October, 2023.

XPRIZE Visioneering Virutal Event
2023-11-03 08:00 - 2023-11-04 17:00 | Online via Zoom, Western Australia, Australia
Join us as XPRIZE gathers 250 accomplished scientists, technologists, and philanthropists to debate, discuss, and prioritize which grand challenges XPRIZE should tackle next.
This year’s virtual visioneering event will take place on November 3-4, 2023. To secure your spot, please fill out the registration form

PULL THE FUTURE FORWARD

This is your opportunity to get an exclusive first look at new initiatives within the XPRIZE Foundation, hear from XPRIZE leadership on the Foundation’s strategic priorities, and meet competing teams that are creating cutting-edge technologies.
As an attendee, the most significant part of the event is the opportunity for you to truly take an active role in shaping our future. This lively event lets you get behind the prize idea you most passionately feel about. Throughout, you’ll join spirited debates and lobby your fellow attendees in an effort to back your choice for the next XPRIZE. The event will culminate in choosing a final winning prize idea.

CONNECT

The visionaries in our ecosystem inform and inspire XPRIZE’s radically optimistic vision of the future. Throughout the event, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers, leaders, and experts from around the globe as we build a more hopeful and abundant future together, one crazy idea at a time.

RADICAL BREAKTHROUGHS

Interested in learning how to solve challenging problems? XPRIZE delivers breakthrough results using the power of moonshot thinking and incentivized competition. Visioneering will equip you with an in-depth, hands-on understanding of our solution-focused framework and process that can be leveraged in your workplace or industry.

XPRIZE WINNER’S CIRCLE

This is a rare opportunity to meet the teams and companies who have competed in previous XPRIZE competitions and learn more about their breakthrough technology and solutions. These are tomorrow’s thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Whether you’re a prospective investor or just a fan–you’ll want to meet them.

AGENDA

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

* Please note: All times listed are in Pacific Time (PT)

10:30 – 11:00 XPRIZE Introduction
11:00 – 12:00 Alumni Panel with Q&A

12:00 – 13:00
Break
13:00 – 14:00 Women’s Health Panel with Q&A
14:00 – 16:00 Current and Upcoming Prize Sessions
16:15 – 17:15 Deep Tech Fireside Chat with Q&A

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

9:00 – 9:30 Mainstage: Welcome & Introduction ft. Aloe Blacc and Chase Bell
9:30 – 9:45 Mainstage: Intro to XPRIZE Connect
9:45 – 10:45 Mainstage: Domain Overviews + Rapid Prize Pitches
10:45 – 11:00 Break
11:00 – 12:00 Tents: Round 1 Interactive Prize Concept Workshop + Scoring
12:00 – 13:00 Tents: Round 2 Interactive Prize Concept Workshop + Scoring
13:00 – 14:30 Break
14:30 – 15:30 Tents: Round 3 Interactive Prize Concept Workshop + Scoring
15:30 – 16:30 Tents: Round 4 Interactive Prize Concept Workshop + Scoring
16:45 – 17:15 Mainstage: Rapid Debate and Top 5 Announcement
17:15 – 17:45 Mainstage: Hosted Recap of Top 5 Prize Sketches
17:45 – 18:00 Mainstage: Vote with your feet
18:00 – 18:15 Lakeside: An exclusive musical performance by Terra Naomi
18:15 Virtual programming ends

Young Investors Carnival
2023-11-03 10:00 - 19:30 | Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia
A full day carnival with lots of fun to inspire investors and entrepreneurs that will leave you wanting more.
Discover company parades, show stopping speakers and colourful people!
Open from 10 am – 7:30 pm.
Experience the rides | 10 am – 4 pm at Perth Town Hall – Get ready for brain-pounding excitement and non-stop fun as we explore all the rides. Experience the ultimate learning adventure on an impressive array of interactive panel events that will leave you educated and craving for more. Immerse yourself in a sensory journey through interactive exhibits by WA companies, encouraging you to engage with touch, sound, and exploration.
Experience the circus | 4 pm – 7:30pm at the Hyde Perth Kitchen + Cocktails – Pick up a masquerade mask, not a name tag. Join the dazzling colourful parade and immerse yourself in the enchantment of investor stories, where masks hide identities and everyone connects genuinely while dancing the night away in a whirl of fun and curiosity. Enjoy bottomless drinks and scrumptious food.
*We will supply you with a masquerade mask on arrival, you may also bring your own if you prefer.
Whirl and twirl on:
Roller Coaster – Opportunities of The Future | Interactive Panel: Conquer your fears and take a leap of faith into the future. (10:30 am – 11:15 am)
Ferris Wheel – Early Stage Investing | Interactive Panel: As you ascend to the heights, a panoramic spectacle unfolds before your eyes. (11:15 am – 12:00 pm)
Bumper Cars – Future of Technology | Interactive Panel: Step into a colourful arena pulsating with energy. Climb into different technologies, buckle up, and enjoy the ride. (1:15 pm – 2:00 pm)
Theme Exhibits – WA Companies Showcase | Outdoor Sensory Journey: Engage your senses and curiosity through interactive displays that invite you to touch, listen, and explore. (10 am – 4 pm)
Delight in the Circus – Investor Stories | Masquerade Junction: A night to remember, a celebration of sharing stories. An opportunity to craft connection and memories with investors and entrepreneurs that will linger long after the masks have been put away. (4:00 pm – 7:30 pm)

Immerse yourself in a world of:
Funfair Q/A sessions on – Future of Technology | Early Stage Investing | Opportunities of The Future.
Show stopping exhibits from WA Companies leading the future.
Thrilling stories from successful investors.
Engaging in fun carnival activities.
Tasty South American food throughout the whole day.

Soar to new heights by:
Gaining valuable insights from accomplished investors as they generously share their stories.
Interacting with and gaining wisdom from a diverse panel of accomplished, reputable, and seasoned investors and entrepreneurs.
Cultivating valuable relationships with investors and entrepreneurs from around the globe.
Exploring fresh investment prospects on both local and global fronts.

DEADLINE: Australian Angel Awards
2023-11-07 08:00 - 09:00 | Apply online, Australia
Techboard is pleased to be back with the Australian Angel Awards for another year, this time with a new partner, Angel Loop.
The purpose of these awards is to celebrate the contribution Angel investors make to the startup ecosystem and overall economy and community in Australia. Angel investors not only provide their own money as capital to startups and early stage businesses, they are also generally active in their support of their investee companies, providing guidance, mentoring, introductions and more.
Entries for the Awards have been extended until Midnight on 7 November 2023.
The categories for 2023 have been modified in recognition of shifts in the Investment Landscape in Australia. With greater emphasis being placed on the more philanthropic role Angel investment can play in the Australian and global community we have introduced an award for the Biggest Impact Angel Investment. Consistent with the work that many groups have been doing to help ensure that founders from diverse backgrounds are able to obtain investment into their startups we have introduced an award to celebrate a Champion of Investment Diversity.
These add to the five existing categories, although we have made some changes there as well. We are now only counting new angel investments rather than including follow-on investments as we have done in previous years.
Most active Angel group assessed by the highest number of confirmed new Angel investments made during FY23.
Most active regional Angel group for angel groups based outside of a capital city, assessed by the highest number of confirmed new Angel investments.
Most active Angel investor assessed by the highest number of confirmed new Angel investments.
Angel Investor of the year to be awarded to Angel investor who has made a significant contribution to the Australian Angel investment community as assessed by the judging panel – taking into account not just the investor’s investment activity, but also their impact on the angel investor community through education, support, promotion or other activities.
Best Angel Exit of the year assessed to be the most financially successful exit of an Angel investment.
Individual Angel investors and Angel investment groups from across the country participate in the awards which are based on a data-driven assessment as well as an expert judging panel.
Entries into the awards also supplement Techboard’s capture of startup funding data available to our subscribers and are covered in our reports on startup and young tech company funding.
This year the winners of the awards will be presented at an event to be held in conjunction with the Perth Angels during the West Tech Fest in December 2023.

Embrace the Why, not the How: Having great conversations with your dev team
2023-11-08 07:30 - 09:00 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Presented by: Lee Goldsworthy
Morning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting, get feedback on idea, vent frustrations, and meet some new friends in the game.
There was a conversation. A thing was discussed. Shared understanding was forged. Code was written. Features were deployed. Everyone was happy… until the completed project…

WiTWA Tech [+] Conference
2023-11-08 08:00 - 18:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, 6000, Australia
The much-awaited WiTWA Tech [+] Conference 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.
Get ready to be inspired by top-notch speakers, cutting-edge technologies, and engaging discussions at the WiTWA Tech [+] Conference. Let’s look back on the last 25 years of technology, network with like-minded professionals, explore story telling, and look forward into the future of tech.
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.

Keynote Speaker Announcement:

Kemi Nekvapil 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.

Webinar: Introduction to the R&D Tax Incentive
2023-11-08 11:00 - 11:30 | online, Australia
WEBINAR | WEDNESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2023

Are you new to the R&D Tax Incentive program?
Join us for our popular introductory webinar designed to:

introduce you to the program
guide you through the key eligibility requirements
provide you the opportunity to ask questions.

Speakers include representatives from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and the Australian Taxation Office.
This will be our last webinar for 2023.

The 7 Hardest Lessons I Learned Starting a Non-Profit
2023-11-08 17:00 - 18:30 | Riff, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, Australia
Details

Join us for an insightful journey with Rahul Seth, about his journey up to being named 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year, and the creation of his meetup Activate Mental Health.
Date and time: November 8th, 2023, 5pm-6:30pm
Place: Riff (The Vault) @ Spacecubed – 45 St George’s Terrace, Perth.
Who should attend?

People aiming to start up an organisation, whether that would be a for profit or not-for-profit entity.
Those passionate about mental health and well-being.
People who are open to networking and meeting like-minded people.
People who like to hear a feel-good story.

What you will gain:

An insight into the challenge of building an organisation from scratch.
Understand the need to put your health and well-being first before your entity.
Learn why word of mouth is the strongest form of marketing you have available.
Find out the importance of networking and mentorship.
Get practical tips about obtaining feedback and insights into the work you produce.

Why attend
Are there similarities in starting up a for profit business or a not-for-profit organisation? Although they are both different forms of legal entities, they still face exactly the same challenges to become groups that are both self-sustaining and that can effectively serve the communities that they aim to engage with.
Activate Mental Health is a 7-year-old entity that has been built from the ground up that is changing the landscape of Perth’s mental health sector. Through the provision of fun, volunteer-led peer support social activities, the group has helped a large number of people to reduce their social isolation, make friendships and engage in activities they enjoy, leading to improvements in their mental well-being.
Activate Mental Health currently has over 20 engaged volunteers who run over 300 events annually across Perth for its 5,500+ members. This, remarkably, is all done on a budget of $4,000 per annum, which is completely financed by three loyal small businesses. The group is progressing to become a registered charity in this current financial year.
Hear from group founder Rahul Seth about the 7 lessons he wishes he had known before commencing on the journey to building a game-changing organisation that is making a true impact in the community.
Biography
Rahul Seth is a Chartered Accountant and founder of Perth’s biggest mental well-being support group, Activate Mental Health. The organisation was formed in 2016. initially as a way to have some fun and make new friends but has now expanded into an entity that is on the verge of becoming a registered charity. Rahul professionally works as a NDIS mental health support worker. In May 2023, Rahul was named as the 2023 WA Volunteer of the Year for his contributions to the not-for-profit and mental health sectors.

ASTN Perth Networking Event – Sports Organisations and their Technology Needs
2023-11-08 17:00 - 20:00 | 45 St Georges Tce, 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, 6000, Australia
Please join us to hear from panel members of various WA sporting organisations discussing their technology needs for their sport to grow.
Date: Wednesday 8 November 2023
Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: Town Hall @ Riff, powered by Spacecubed
45 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000
Dress: Smart Casual
RSVP by Wednesday 1 November 2023

WiTWA Tech [+] Conference
2023-11-09 06:30 - 20:30 | 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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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
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💜 “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 (137 St Georges Tce), 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.
