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SUMMARY:Atlassian Community Event Perth 2026
DESCRIPTION:ACE Perth is back – and this time\, we’re talking AI\nAI is changing the way we work – fast. But what happens when AI moves from being a tool you use to becoming part of your team? \nFor one night in Perth\, we’re bringing senior Atlassian leaders Jono Ross and Alana Dyson together to unpack where the future of teamwork is heading – and give Perth direct access to insights we don’t often get on the west coast. \n\nSee AI in action. Alana will present Accelerating Outcomes with Rovo: Search\, Chat & Agents in Action\, showing how AI can search across organisational knowledge\, work alongside teams and use agents to actually get work done.\nHear what’s coming next. Jono and Alana will explore the future of teamwork\, human + AI collaboration and why trust\, security and governance are quickly becoming the next big conversation.\nThen we bring it back to WA. Hear from leaders representing some of WA’s best-known organisations and major global enterprises about how they’re actually approaching AI – what’s working\, what’s holding them back\, and how it’s changing their businesses. Panellists revealed soon.\n\nBring your questions for the audience Q&A – and if you want to dive deeper into AI trust and governance\, you’ll have the opportunity to register for a follow-up session with Atlassian’s Trust team. \nThen stick around for free drinks\, pizza and networking with Atlassian\, our panellists and some of Perth’s leading technology and business people. \nYou don’t need to be an Atlassian expert. If you’re thinking about AI\, technology or the future of work\, this one’s for you. \n⚡ Free event. Limited places. Registration essential. \nHosted by Atlassian & Interfuze Consulting – WA’s only Atlassian Gold Solution Partner. Proudly supported by the City of Perth through its Economic Development Sponsorship Program. \nFeaturing \nJono Ross\, Teamwork & AI Collaboration Lead\, Atlassian ANZ\nJono works with organisations across Australia and New Zealand to rethink how teams collaborate and get work done. With a focus on the future of teamwork and AI-enabled collaboration\, he helps organisations connect strategy with execution\, reduce unnecessary busywork and explore how people and AI can work together more effectively. \nAlana Dyson\, Senior Customer Success Architect – Rovo\, Atlassian\nAlana specialises in AI-driven solutions and enterprise transformation\, helping organisations turn AI from an emerging technology into a practical\, everyday capability. She works with complex organisations to identify high-value AI use cases\, rethink existing ways of working and use Atlassian Rovo to help teams find knowledge\, automate work and achieve better outcomes.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/atlassian-community-event-perth-2026/
LOCATION:45 St Georges Tce\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:IN:WA Panel - Working Harder\, Not Smarter. Are We Burning Out the Industry?
DESCRIPTION:The next 2026 IN:WA Panelist event lands on Thursday 15th October at Lawson Flats. \n\n\n\n\nA space for independent agency leaders and industry voices to have honest conversations about what’s shaping our sector. Each IN:WA Panel session brings together experienced operators and external perspectives to challenge thinking and spark real discussion. \nOpen to both IN:WA Members and Non-Members alike! Come to connect\, contribute\, and experience the IN:WA community firsthand. \nIN:WA is bringing together industry experts to discuss the topic: Working Harder\, Not Smarter. Are We Burning Out the Industry? \nAsk anyone in agency life how they’re going and you’ll hear some version of “busy.” More channels\, faster turnarounds\, thinner margins\, always-on communication. But is the industry genuinely harder than it used to be\, or are we just running it the same way we always have while the world around it has changed? \nThis panel brings together three perspectives you don’t usually get in the same room: someone who’s lived through decades of industry culture\, someone who’s just entered it\, and someone who sees the clinical patterns across workplaces like these. \nIN:WA provides a united voice for Western-Australian-owned businesses across the breadth of the creative communications industry\, including Advertising\, Branding\, Digital\, Media\, PR and Production.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/inwa-panel-working-harder-not-smarter-are-we-burning-out-the-industry/
LOCATION:Lawson Flats\, 4 Sherwood Court\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T031303Z
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SUMMARY:Bloom Launchpad Showcase S2 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the next generation of business builders at the Launchpad Showcase. Over 12 weeks\, our Launchpad founders have transformed their ideas into fully operational businesses through Bloom’s flagship incubator program. Now it’s time to hear their pitches. Join us as we watch the top students from the Semester 2 2026 Launchpad cohort pitch their businesses and share the progress they’ve made.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/bloom-launchpad-showcase-s2-2026/
LOCATION:Bloom Lab\, Crawley\, 2 Park Road\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261015T213000
DTSTAMP:20261009T075726Z
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SUMMARY:The Table\, by SOUTHSTART
DESCRIPTION:The Table · Edition 04 – Perth.\nThe Table\, by SOUTHSTART\, Co-Hosted with West Tech Fest\, in partnership with RADIUM. \nA perfect pause before the sprint to WTF\, a chance to hear what’s planned for SouthStart 2027\, and most importantly\, an opportunity to do what we all say we need more of: CONNECT.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/the-table-by-southstart/
LOCATION:The Heritage\, 131 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260928T094522Z
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SUMMARY:Global Citizen NOW: Perth x Bloom: Design Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Global Citizen and Bloom are bringing different perspectives together to explore what the future of energy\, climate and resilient communities could look like. \nThe future won’t be shaped by one profession\, one industry or one kind of thinker. It will take engineers and entrepreneurs\, designers and scientists\, policy thinkers and storytellers\, technologists\, creatives\, artists and people who simply see the problem differently. \nWe’re bringing young people from different disciplines into the same room to challenge assumptions\, build connections and develop ideas for the systems\, communities and partnerships our future needs. The ideas developed across the weekend will feed into the wider conversation around Global Citizen NOW: Perth\, giving young Western Australians a place in a global discussion about climate\, resilience and the future of energy. \nEvery participant will also receive a ticket to Global Citizen NOW: Perth.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-citizen-now-perth-x-bloom-design-challenge/
LOCATION:Bloom\, 433 University Boulevard\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T110000
DTSTAMP:20261009T083421Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Vic Park AI Business Boost
DESCRIPTION:A free four-week program matching Town of Victoria Park businesses with AI-literate individuals to implement one practical AI solution. Projects could improve marketing\, customer emails\, administration or internal knowledge systems. \nBusinesses receive: \n\nA matched AI literate individual and practical AI solution\nTraining and documented handover\n\nEligible businesses must: \n\nBe physically located within the Town of Victoria Park\nMeet their student for at least one hour each week\nProvide timely feedback and help test the solution\n\nDates: Applications close 16 October 2026. The program begins online on 26 October. The only in-person event is the final showcase on 19 November\, 5:30–7:30 pm at Bloom Bentley (optional for businesses). \nApplications are also open to students who are interested in developing projects through this program. Applicants should be students who are curious about AI\, confident learning new tools\, able to communicate professionally\, and excited about solving real-world business problems. \nThe Vic Park AI Business Boost is a four-week program connecting university students with small businesses in the Town of Victoria Park to help them adopt practical AI tools.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-vic-park-ai-business-boost/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloom":MAILTO:hello@bloom.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T160000
DTSTAMP:20261003T070343Z
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SUMMARY:Commonland / Eco-Systems Innovation (ESI) Lab Public Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Experience the holistic landscape restoration work happening across Western Australia\, and build connections for the future\, for those interested in food security\, regenerative agriculture\, water\, or landscape restoration. \nThe day forms part of the ‘Preparing the Ground’ Gatherings for the Eco-Systems Innovation (ESI) Lab.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/commonland-eco-systems-innovation-esi-lab-public-open-day/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T130000
DTSTAMP:20260929T060424Z
CREATED:20260929T060025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260929T060424Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Innovative Businesses: Is Your Data Use Legal\, Governed and Ready to Commercialise?
DESCRIPTION:AI in Innovative Businesses: Is Your Data Use Legal\, Governed and Ready to Commercialise? \nWhether using AI for everyday workflows or developing proprietary models\, innovative businesses face rising legal and commercial scrutiny. This one-hour webinar explores how to identify your AI maturity\, navigate privacy obligations and reforms\, and prevent early design decisions from creating costly liabilities. \nWhat We Will Cover\n\nAI Maturity & Scope: Why governance needs differ between simple internal experiments\, customer pilots and autonomous AI agents.\nPrivacy & Data Provenance: Australian Privacy Principle (APP) obligations\, emerging automated-system requirements\, and risks relating to training data\, prompts\, model memory and overseas cloud providers.\nResearch & Development (R&D) Evidence as an Asset: How experiment logs\, data records and architecture notes can support commercial due diligence and AI assurance.\nPractical Demonstration: An illustrative case study (ArborIQ) and panel Q&A showing how to identify and assess AI risks.\n\nWho Should Attend\nFounders\, executives\, product leads and technical developers across WA businesses undertaking innovation or R&D—from teams adopting off-the-shelf generative AI to those commercialising bespoke AI systems. \nLeave with a practical roadmap for managing priority privacy risks and using existing R&D evidence to build customer trust. \nDelivered in partnership with Glenfield Digital and Realising Potential
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-in-innovative-businesses-is-your-data-use-legal-governed-and-ready-to-commercialise/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Evolv3":MAILTO:steve@evolv3.net
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T170000
DTSTAMP:20261004T033734Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: AUScelerate BioGateway China Delegation
DESCRIPTION:China Life Sciences Ecosystem Immersion\nShanghai & Suzhou | 23-27 November 2026\nAUScelerate’s BioGateway China: Ecosystem Immersion has been designed for Australian life sciences organisations seeking to better understand\, engage with and build relationships within China’s rapidly evolving healthcare and innovation landscape. \nOver five days\, delegates will gain access to leading hospitals\, innovation districts\, biotech clusters\, funders\, government and industry leaders across Shanghai and Suzhou. Participants will meet the organisations shaping China’s future in clinical research\, drug development\, medical technology and healthcare innovation while exploring new opportunities for collaboration and growth. \nThis is a curated executive immersion designed to help participants understand how China’s innovation ecosystem works\, how partnerships are formed\, and where future opportunities may emerge for Australian organisations.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-auscelerate-biogateway-china-delegation/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261016T213000
DTSTAMP:20260908T083054Z
CREATED:20260907T044252Z
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SUMMARY:81st Anniversary of United Nations Day Gala
DESCRIPTION:As we look to the future we always try and remember how far we have come. Come celebrate the 81st anniversary of the United Nations. \n\n\n\n\nThe evening will celebrate the United Nations’ remarkable 81-year journey and its enduring commitment to advancing international peace and security\, human rights\, human dignity and sustainable development. \nUnder our 2026 theme\, “Building Our Future Together: Peace\, Dignity and Sustainable Development\,” the event will highlight the importance of collective action and global cooperation in addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our world today. \nJoining us for this special celebration will be esteemed national and international guests\, distinguished representatives of the Western Australian Government\, recipients and nominees of the UN Day Awards\, valued partners\, members of UNAAWA and members of the wider community. \nThe event will take place at the elegant Duxton Hotel Perth on Friday\, 16 October 2026\, commencing at 6:00 pm. Registration and the drinks reception will begin at 6:00 pm\, followed by formal proceedings from 6:30 pm. \nAs part of the evening’s celebrations\, we will recognise the exceptional achievements of individuals and organisations within our local community who have worked tirelessly to create a safer\, fairer and more sustainable world for all.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/unaawa-networking-for-change-sundowner-2/
LOCATION:Duxton Hotel\, 1 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Awards Night / Celebratory Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260806T090350Z
CREATED:20260806T090350Z
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SUMMARY:Global Citizen NOW: Perth
DESCRIPTION:Global Citizen NOW: Perth is where the agenda for global action on energy access\, connectivity\, and the clean energy transition will be set — aligning leaders across government\, business\, philanthropy\, Indigenous communities\, and civil society around the priorities\, investments\, partnerships\, and commitments needed to expand reliable\, affordable electricity\, strengthen energy security\, protect nature and create jobs across the Indo-Pacific.\nTaking place October 18–20\, 2026\, ahead of COP31\, Global Citizen NOW: Perth is more than a summit. It is where commitments are announced\, investment is mobilized\, partnerships are formed and practical initiatives are launched to expand reliable\, affordable electricity\, strengthen energy security and accelerate the industries that will power the future. \nThrough high-impact discussions\, major announcements\, investment roundtables and public-facing cultural moments\, Global Citizen NOW: Perth will turn ambition into measurable action — catalyzing new partnerships and commitments across energy\, health\, education\, nature and economic development.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/global-citizen-now-perth/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T032053Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Green Compute at the Edge Challenge
DESCRIPTION:This Challenge will identify technologies that set a new standard for sustainable compute infrastructure in regional Western Australia (WA)\, at scale\, with genuine benefit to the projects and communities that host them.\nSolutions are invited to match at least one of three use cases: \n\nCarbon-Free Energy\nWater-Positive Cooling\nRegional Integration & Benefits\n\n\n\n\nThe Green Compute at the Edge Innovation Challenge has been curated into two separate tracks\, each inviting different solutions based on technology readiness level (TRL) and geography. The Early disruptors track invites highly disruptive solutions with a strong connection to WA\, in their early stages of development (TRL 3-6)\, while the Near-deployment solutions track is intended for solutions that are ready for real-world piloting and offtake (TRL 7-9). \n\n\nFinalists shortlisted from both streams will progress to a live pitch and judging round during West Tech Fest in Perth in December 2026. \nLearn more about how to get involved here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-green-compute-at-the-edge-challenge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator,DEADLINE: Funding
ORGANIZER;CN="WA GreenTech Hub":MAILTO:hello@greentechwa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T120000
DTSTAMP:20261003T084707Z
CREATED:20261003T084641Z
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SUMMARY:Future Textiles CRC Industry Workshop WA
DESCRIPTION:About the Future Textiles CRC \nAustralia is a major producer of high-quality natural fibres\, yet much of this value is exported before downstream processing\, while most finished textile products are imported. Domestic manufacturing capability has declined\, supply chains are fragmented\, and Australia lacks sufficient scale-up\, sorting and recycling capability to capture emerging opportunities in advanced fibres\, technical textiles\, traceability and circular business models. \nThe Future Textiles CRC will provide a national platform connecting fibre producers\, manufacturers\, designers\, brands\, retailers\, recyclers\, researchers\, governments and communities to build a more competitive\, advanced\, circular and resilient Australian textile system. It will support innovation across the full value chain\, from fibre production and manufacturing through to use\, repair\, reuse\, recovery and recycling\, while building the infrastructure\, workforce and collaborative capability needed to retain more value in Australia and create new commercial opportunities. \nThe aim of the industry workshop is to provide an overview of the Future Textiles CRC’s Research Programs – Creating Better Textiles\, Keeping Textiles in Use\, Recovering Textile Value – and seek industry’s inputs and feedback in shaping the research within the CRC. \nFuture Textiles CRC welcomes participation from industries whose interests align with one or more of the Research Programs and the role they can play to help position Australia as a high-value centre for circular textile innovation\, demonstration and commercialisation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/future-textiles-crc-industry-workshop-wa-2/
LOCATION:Curtin University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20261009T100531Z
CREATED:20261009T100531Z
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SUMMARY:Space as a Laboratory for Australian Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Engineers are trained to see constraints as problems to be solved. In space\, those constraints include radiation\, isolation\, distance\, microgravity and extreme environments. Hear from Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg on how these same challenges can be powerful opportunities for discovery\, innovation and technological advancement. \nKatherine will showcase how the unique conditions of space are a laboratory unlike any other. She will highlight how space-based experimentation is advancing fields including radiation science\, advanced materials\, biomedical engineering\, automation\, remote operations\, quantum technologies\, manufacturing and critical minerals processing. These insights are helping researchers and engineers better understand complex systems\, develop new technologies and test ideas that would be difficult or impossible to explore on Earth. \nFor Australia’s engineering community\, the implications are significant. As access to space-based research and manufacturing expands\, engineers will play a critical role in translating discoveries into real-world products\, infrastructure\, services\, and industries.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/space-as-a-laboratory-for-australian-innovation/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T130641Z
CREATED:20260916T130641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T130641Z
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SUMMARY:Curtin Accelerate 2027 Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Curtin Accelerate is a free 12-week accelerator program designed for founders who have validated their idea and are ready to develop the skills and networks to build a scalable venture around their innovative product or service. \nThrough practical sessions\, mentoring and access to experienced entrepreneurs\, investors and industry experts\, founders develop the skills\, tools and connections to reach their first customers\, strengthen their business model and go-to-market strategy\, and build investment readiness. \nFollowing a record year for Accelerate in 2026\, which saw two participating ventures secure investment during the program\, Accelerate 2027 will offer even greater opportunities for founders to progress their ventures\, including direct access to at least $500\,000 in funding through an investment process embedded within the program. \n Join the Curtin Accelerate team at the Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub on Monday 19 October from 5:30pm-7:30pm to learn more about the program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtin-accelerate-2027-information-session/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T090000
DTSTAMP:20261001T034402Z
CREATED:20261001T034402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T034402Z
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SUMMARY:AusAgritech Annual General Meeting [Members]
DESCRIPTION:2026 AusAgritech Annual General Meeting\nAusAgritech members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting\, which will be held online. \nThe AGM provides members with an opportunity to hear an update on the Association’s activities and finances over the past year and to participate in general business. \nLocation: Online
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ausagritech-annual-general-meeting-members/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Agritech Association":MAILTO:info@ausagritech.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260924T012335Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Ground - Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders [Bunbury]
DESCRIPTION:Creative Ground: Resilience & Wellbeing for Regional Founders \nRunning a creative business in the South West? This one’s for every regional founder who’s been meaning to look after themselves “once things calm down.” \nIntroducing Creative Ground – a half-day resilience & wellbeing workshop built specifically for regional founders\, creative entrepreneurs and small business operators who are done running on empty. Irregular income\, isolation\, blurred boundaries\, wearing every hat – it all adds up. That’s exactly why Creative Corner has partnered with Hey Mate – specialists in mental health and wellbeing for the creative industries. \nYou’ll map your own pressure points\, learn tools you can use immediately\, and connect with other founders doing this alongside you. \nLeave with: \n\nA simple\, personalised resilience plan\nReal strategies for stress\, uncertainty & burnout\nPeer connections with founders who get it\nLocal support pathways you can actually use\n\n📌 Bunbury – Stirling Street Arts Centre – Tue 20 Oct 10am – 2pm \n📌 Margaret River – Tanah Marah – Thu 22 Oct 10am – 2pm \n🎟️ Creative Corner members FREE / non-members $35 (includes lunch)
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/creative-ground-resilience-wellbeing-for-regional-founders-bunbury/
LOCATION:Stirling Arts Centre\, 34 Stirling St\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T183000
DTSTAMP:20261009T084308Z
CREATED:20261009T084308Z
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SUMMARY:Buy West Eat Best Meet the Buyer Tradeshow 2026
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Buyer™ brings together the largest and most diverse showcase of WA food and beverage businesses anywhere in the state.\nOne day. One location. Hundreds of products grown\, farmed\, fished\, processed and produced right here in Western Australia. \nFrom the familiar brands you already know and love to the innovators and emerging producers capturing the next big trend\, there’s something to discover for every palate and every supply chain. \nIn 2025\, 400+ delegates across retail\, hospitality\, foodservice\, airlines\, resources\, aged care\, education and export connected directly with 85+ WA exhibitors. 78% formed new business relationships on the day.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/buy-west-eat-best-meet-the-buyer-tradeshow-2026/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20261009T042429Z
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SUMMARY:IP Protection for Clinical Research & Health Innovations: What researchers need to know
DESCRIPTION:A strong clinical discovery can lose its path to translation if intellectual property is not considered early enough. Knowing when\, why and how to protect an idea is often the difference between a research project that stays in the lab and one that reaches patients. \nFeaturing Prof Victoria Cogger (CEO\, Sydney Biomedical Accelerator)\, Michael Powell (Commercialisation Manager\, WSLHD)\, Adam Wardell (Industry Growth Program Advisor) and Sylvie Tso (Partner\, Spruson & Ferguson)\, Cicada Innovations is delivering this session with Kids Research/SCHN for clinicians\, researchers and health innovators working on translational projects and emerging health technologies who want a clearer view of how IP protection fits into the work.\nIt covers the practical questions: when protection matters\, why it matters\, and how to approach it in a clinical research setting. Registration is open to all interested attendees. \nBy the end of the masterclass\, you’ll know: \n\nWhen and why to consider IP protection across clinical research\, translational projects and emerging health technologies\nHow clinicians and researchers can approach IP decisions in practice\nThe answers to your live questions during the Q&A\n\nWho it’s for: Clinicians\, researchers\, allied health staff and hospital staff looking to commercialise their research from the public hospital system.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ip-protection-for-clinical-research-health-innovations-what-researchers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T140000
DTSTAMP:20261009T100731Z
CREATED:20261009T100731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T100731Z
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SUMMARY:Microplastics: from detection to circular solutions
DESCRIPTION:Microplastics are increasingly being detected across water\, wastewater\, soil\, food and the broader environment\, creating growing challenges for researchers\, regulators\, industry and engineers.\nThis webinar brings together several Australian experts to examine the issue from multiple perspectives\, from understanding where microplastics come from and how they are managed internationally\, through to the challenges of reliably detecting and measuring them\, emerging evidence around chemicals and human health\, and engineering approaches for their treatment and removal. \nThe session will provide a practical\, multidisciplinary overview of the current state of microplastics knowledge and the areas in which further research\, standardisation and engineering solutions are still required.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/microplastics-from-detection-to-circular-solutions/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T015219Z
CREATED:20260914T015219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T015219Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: DTF Public Consultation – Review of the Procurement Act 2020 (Part B)
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is seeking public feedback to inform a review of the current Western Australian competitive procurement thresholds and a review of the operation and effectiveness of the Procurement Act 2020 (WA). \nThe discussion paper explains the matters under review\, and sets out the relevant background\, preliminary findings and consultation questions to help stakeholders provide informed feedback. \n\nPart A concerns the review of Rule C4 of the Western Australian Procurement Rules\, which prescribes approach to market thresholds for goods\, services and works procured by State agencies.\nPart B concerns the statutory review of the Procurement Act 2020. Consistent with the terms of that review\, this part of the paper focuses on the operation and effectiveness of the Act itself.\n\nStakeholders may respond to one or both parts of this paper\, depending on their interest and experience. \nResponses should be submitted by email to procurementadvice@dtf.wa.gov.au using the relevant feedback template. \nPart A submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 29 September 2026. Submissions should be provided using the appropriate feedback template. \nPart B submissions close at 5pm on Tuesday 20 October 2026. Submissions should be provided using the appropriate feedback template.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-dtf-public-consultation-review-of-the-procurement-act-2020-part-b/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T011322Z
CREATED:20260924T011322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T011322Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Murray Street Launchpad Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:The Murray Street Launchpad Grant Program strengthens Western Australia’s health and biomedical innovation ecosystem by supporting activation and operation of the Murray Street Launchpad\, a dedicated innovation hub in the Perth CBD. The Launchpad provides a visible and accessible entry point for entrepreneurs\, founders\, startups and innovators seeking to progress health and biomedical innovations from early concept through to proof of concept and initial investment readiness.\nUp to $10 million is available over an initial 5- year funding period. Through this competitive grant process\, the Department of Health is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations\, or lead applicants for consortia\, capable of activating\, managing and stewarding the Launchpad and delivering the intended program outcomes. \nApplications are invited from eligible legal entities\, including companies\, not-for-profit organisations\, universities\, research organisations and consortia led by an eligible legal entity.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-murray-street-launchpad-grant-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T055823Z
CREATED:20261009T055823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T055823Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Nucleate Activator Program
DESCRIPTION:An equity-free biotech accelerator guiding early-stage founders through team formation\, venture-building workshops\, and expert mentorship\, culminating in pitch showcases and global community connections.\nParticipants gain access to the Nucleate network of 3000+ industry leaders and partners across biotech\, pharma\, and VC. To date\, Activator alumni have launched over 300 companies\, raised $650M\, and are transforming human and planetary health with biology. \nThe Australia Chapter is building the foundation for a thriving life sciences ecosystem across the country\, connecting founders and trainees from leading universities and research institutions nationwide. Australia’s scientific talent has long outpaced its biotech commercialisation\, and Nucleate Australia is here to change that. Through mentorship and the Activator program\, they help translate world-class research into venture-backed biotech innovation. By bridging the gap between academia and industry\, and fostering collaboration across cities and institutions\, Nucleate Australia is cultivating the next generation of founders to put Australian biotech on the global map.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-nucleate-activator-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T180000
DTSTAMP:20261007T092423Z
CREATED:20261007T092423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092423Z
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SUMMARY:Community of Interest: Creative x Tech Sundownder
DESCRIPTION:A Communities of Interest (COI) meet up for creative & tech innovation bodies\, individuals\, and groups\, hosted by Creative Tech Village. \nThe COI comprises representatives from industry bodies and agencies across the creative and tech sectors\, to identify areas of collaboration for projects and partnerships.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/community-of-interest-creative-x-tech-sundownder/
LOCATION:FOUND.\, 399 Hay Street\, Subiaco\, WA\, 6008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Tech Village":MAILTO:mathew.lewis@ecu.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T055049Z
CREATED:20261001T055049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T055049Z
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SUMMARY:Perth AI Builders Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Perth AI Builders is a community meetup focused on the practical side of AI\, especially the fast-moving world of LLMs\, agentic workflows\, AI tooling and startup building. \n​This community is for anyone actually building (or who wants to actually build) things with AI\, and anyone who wants to about how they can translate their own SME knowledge into capabilities an LLM can leverage \n​Following the session\, attendees will have the opportunity to share what they’ve been building\, showcase projects\, demonstrate tools\, exchange ideas and learn from others experimenting with AI in the real world. \n​Whether you’re deep into agentic coding workflows\, exploring AI tools for your startup\, or simply trying to understand where this technology is heading\, this meetup is designed to be practical\, accessible and community-led. \n​Bring your laptop\, meet like-minded builders\, and join the conversation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-ai-builders-get-together-2/
LOCATION:SPACECUBED\, 45 St George Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260924T014327Z
CREATED:20260924T014327Z
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SUMMARY:Curtin DeepStart Demo Night
DESCRIPTION:Meet the next generation of deep tech founders turning breakthrough research and innovation into real-world impact at the 2026 Curtin DeepStart Demo Night.\nOver the past three moths\, 12 ventures from across Australia have taken part in the inaugural DeepStart program. From improving mine safety and agricultural resilience to advancing mineral exploration\, processing and the sustainable supply of critical minerals\, the cohort reflects the breadth of deep tech innovation emerging from Australia’s research sector. \nAt Demo Night\, the founders will take the stage to showcase their technologies\, share the progress they’ve made and outline what’s next for their ventures. \nJoin us to discover the innovations\, meet the founders and connect with WA’s innovation and deep tech community. \nTickets are limited. Register here: https://share-ap1.hsforms.com/1nssbtufWSmmv9xV49r9GBge1n64
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtin-deepstart-demo-night/
LOCATION:Curtin\, 137 St Georges Tce\, 137 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T203000
DTSTAMP:20261004T042536Z
CREATED:20261004T042536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T042536Z
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SUMMARY:Students in Health and Medical Research Conference (SHMRC) 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Western Australian Medical Students’ Society (WAMSS) for the 20th Students in Health and Medical Research Conference\, proudly supported by Winthrop Professor Fiona Wood AO as patron.\nSHMRC is an annual student-led conference showcasing health and medical research from students across Western Australia. The evening will feature 6-minute presentations\, 3-minute presentations\, and poster presentations\, with prizes awarded across all categories. \nWhether you are presenting\, supporting your peers\, or interested in research\, SHMRC is a great opportunity to hear from emerging student researchers\, connect with clinicians and academics\, and celebrate student-led research. \n📅 Tuesday 20 October 2026\n📍 Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, North\, Nedlands\n🎟️ Tickets: $5\n🍽️ Food provided
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/students-in-health-and-medical-research-conference-shmrc-2026/
LOCATION:Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research\, 6 Verdun Street\, Nedlands\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260919T132130Z
CREATED:20260919T132130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T132130Z
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SUMMARY:Seeing Beneath the Surface: Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) from Ground-Based Systems to UAV Integration
DESCRIPTION:Seeing Beneath the Surface: Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) from Ground-Based Systems to UAV Integration\nA public lecture by Professor Marlene Harter\, Institute for Unmanned Aerial Systems\, Offenburg University. \nThis talk introduces the basic principles of GPR and explores selected applications based on recent research activities. Particular attention will be given to Step-Frequency Continuous-Wave (SFCW) radar\, illustrating how measurements over a wide frequency range can be used to obtain depth-resolved information. Building on ground-based GPR applications\, the presentation will explore the next step of taking GPR into the air using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Current research on the design and integration of GPR antennas for UAV platforms will be presented\, highlighting the potential of combining optimized antenna concepts\, radar sensing\, and autonomous aerial platforms for future subsurface exploration.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/seeing-beneath-the-surface-ground-penetrating-radar-gpr-from-ground-based-systems-to-uav-integration/
LOCATION:The University of Western Australia\, 35 Stirling Highway\, Crawley\, WA\, 6009\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T080000
DTSTAMP:20260820T035746Z
CREATED:20260820T035746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T035746Z
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SUMMARY:US Market Hustle: Scaling Health Tech with Security and Compliance [ANDHealth Webinar Series]
DESCRIPTION:Supercharge Your US Expansion: Exclusive Webinar Series from ANDHealth\nAre you exploring US healthcare market opportunities or preparing for your first steps into the world’s largest health system? Don’t miss this exclusive three-part virtual series from ANDHealth\, designed for digital and connected health innovators ready to accelerate international growth into the US market. \nWhat you’ll gain: \n\nReal-world advice and actionable frameworks from market access experts and Australian founders who’ve done it before\nExclusive insights from the ANDHealth team\, who have been supporting Australian companies to expand to the US through international delegations since 2020\nPractical\, tailored strategies to sharpen your US approach for 2026 and beyond\n\nWebinar Four: US Market Hustle: Scaling Health Tech with Security and Compliance\nHealth systems implementation\, tech security and compliance
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/us-market-hustle-scaling-health-tech-with-security-and-compliance-andhealth-webinar-series/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T083000
DTSTAMP:20260907T031012Z
CREATED:20260907T031012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T031012Z
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SUMMARY:WiTWA Breakfast Networking Series | October Edition
DESCRIPTION:Boundaries Without Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy and Still Be Taken Seriously\nClaire Seeber \nJoin us for the October edition of WiTWA’s Monthly Breakfast Networking Series\, a welcoming\, community-driven space where women (and allies of all genders) come together to build genuine connections\, exchange ideas\, and learn from leaders who are shaping the future of technology\, business and leadership. \nFor our final WiTWA Breakfast Networking event of 2026\, we’re exploring something that can make a powerful difference to both your career and your wellbeing: boundaries. \nIf you’re serious about leading well (and living well!)\, boundaries aren’t optional; they’re essential. Yet in a world that rewards being “always on” and “always available”\, setting them can feel uncomfortable\, and even risky. \nBut clear boundaries aren’t career-limiting. They’re career-defining\, and when done effectively\, they can accelerate your leadership potential.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/witwa-breakfast-networking-series-october-edition/
LOCATION:Perth WA\, Western Australia\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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