Get SET Business Innovation Series (2)
2023-11-30 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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 2: Are you a small business looking to grow?
Join us at the SET, South West’s newest training, coworking and events venue where we will explore creating a business strategy for scale and funding business growth.
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

Learntech Conference & Exhibition
2023-11-30 08:30 - 17:00 | Beaumonde On The Point, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, 6004, Australia
The future of training and education: Technology & AI

Step into the future of education at the LearnTech Conference & Exhibition, where the worlds of education and technology converge.

We’re in the future! FaceTime calls, social media, wireless phones were all once science fiction, but are now everyday realities. This year, we’ve witnessed the meteoric rise of Artificial Intelligence, surpassing even our wildest imaginations. As educators, it’s an exhilarating time. We have abundant, user-friendly technologies at our disposal. Our main challenge is no longer access to technology, but a revision of our pedagogy. Many teaching
practices were shaped by a previous generation limited by technology. Now, we can reassess the evolving needs of students, rethink workflows, and leverage new tools to enhance teaching. This session will encourage the strategic use of these tools for improved efficiency, feedback, engagement, and participation in teaching and learning

Date: Thursday 30 November 2023
Time: 8am – 4:30pm followed by networking drinks until 5:30pm
Venue: Beaumonde On The Point, Level 1, 306 Riverside Drive Perth WA
Call sponsors & exhibitors: We are now taking applications for sponsors and exhibitors for LearnTech 2023. For more information download the Event Prospectus here or email conferences@idc-online.com
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XPRIZE – Health Competition Launch Event
2023-11-29 23:30 | online, Australia
This $101M global competition will focus on addressing a major health barrier and will accelerate innovations that will have an unprecedented impact that could affect everyone on the planet.
Don’t miss your chance to witness history, click for your exclusive invite to join our virtual launch event on November 29, 2023 at 10:30 am ET / 7:30 am PT.
XPRIZE will launch the largest competition in history – a race to develop innovations that will make a worldwide impact. Connect with us to receive an exclusive invite to our virtual launch event on November 29, 2023 at 10:30 am ET / 7:30 am PT.

WA Pulse
2023-11-29 16:30 - 19:30 | Perth Town Hall, 601 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia
StartupWA invites you to attend the inaugural WA Pulse event. The primary goal of this event is to enhance the transparency and increase efficiency in the startup and innovation ecosystem in Western Australia.
What is WA Pulse?
The WA Pulse event highlights the various initiatives delivered by different contributors in our ever-growing startup and innovation ecosystem. These contributors include government bodies, academic institutions, startup service providers, professional services, investors, industry associations, and more.
The event is supported by Meshpoints, an initiative by Lotterywest and Spacecubed, and will be held at Perth Town Hall on Wednesday, November 29, commencing at 4:30 pm. We believe that this will become a major, must attend periodic forum in the future for all interested parties.
What to Expect?
At WA Pulse, we offer a platform for 20 selected speakers to share updates on the latest developments within the ecosystem. This will be done by multiple speakers through a concise 3-minute presentation. Expect to hear about new initiatives and programs, as well as updates on ongoing ones.
Beyond just listening, we encourage attendees to also participate actively. You will be able to give feedback and suggest innovative approaches to the individuals responsible for creating these programs during networking sessions.
There will also be opportunities during the networking sessions to enable you to connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals in the ecosystem.
Food and drinks will be provided for all attendees to enjoy.

ASTN Open Innovation Masterclass Webinar with Henry Chesborough
2023-11-29 08:00 - 11:00 | Online via Zoom, Western Australia, Australia
Mark your calendar for the ASTN Masterclass webinar in Open Innovation. Hear from Henry Chesbrough, the father of open innovation, about the latest trends in open innovation and learn about the newest open innovation challenges ASTN is facilitating in sports and sportstech.
Zoom details will be emailed a few days before the webinar.

Spotlight on 2023
2023-11-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Hadiqa, 40 Irwin Street, Perth, Australia
The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub is bringing the sector together to celebrate the achievements of WA’s health and medical life sciences sector in 2023.

This FREE inaugural event is named ‘Spotlight on 2023’ and is the capstone on our successful monthly Spotlight Series where the medical life sciences sector can connect, collaborate, and learn from the stories and successes of WA organisations developing health and medical innovations.
If you are an innovator, researcher, startup/SME, public sector or supporter of WA’s health and medical life sciences, we invite you to join us in spotlighting the achievements and good news stories from our sector, acknowledge new partnerships and opportunities, and encourage more growth and opportunities in 2024.
Details:

28 November, 2023
6:00pm-9:00pm, registration from 5:45pm
Hadiqa, 40 Irwin Street, Perth, WA

If you have any questions, reach out to Rebekah Craggs at rebekah.craggs@mtpconnect.org.au

ESG Symposium: Building Global Readiness in Early Stage Startups
2023-11-28 13:00 - 19:00 | Curtin University, Australia
The global green technology and sustainability market size is projected to grow from 16 billion in 2023 to 61 billion by 2030. National and international trading standards increasingly require businesses to report on their impact and governance. ESG compliance is now a crucial factor in a start-ups ability to scale.
However, navigating the world of ESG, SDGs, B Corp, can be complex and overwhelming, particularly for start-ups who often have limited resources and capabilities.
This symposium is a world-first collaboration of providers which aims to ensure that all WA startups are operating at global standards for economic, social and governance. Enabling them to be competitive not just nationally; but globally.
A day of targeted hands-on workshops followed by personalised interaction with industry experts, this symposium allows stage startups to accelerate growth and success by integrating ESG (Economic, Social, Governance) principles into the core of their venture.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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!

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

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…

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.]

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!

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…)

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.

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.

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

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”.
