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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: ATSE Propel Australian Submarine Scholarship
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for the second year of the #Propel Australian Submarine Scholarship Program. 3\,000 two-year undergraduate scholarships are available throughout the life of the program\, providing students with financial support\, and access to education and career opportunities associated with defence science and the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine enterprise. \nTo be eligible\, applicants must: \n\nBe enrolled as a domestic student at an Australian university\nBe studying a Bachelor of Engineering\, Bachelor of Science or other aligned STEM bachelor degrees\nHave at least two years of full-time (or equivalent) study remaining in their undergraduate degree
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-atse-propel-australian-submarine-scholarship/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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SUMMARY:AARP x Land Forces Demo Day
DESCRIPTION:Held on the eve of the Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition\, the AARP x Land Forces Demo Day brings together industry leaders\, innovators\, and defense personnel for an immersive afternoon at the precinct.\nAttendees will enjoy a networking lunch\, an update from James Cooper-Maitland (Manager\, Defence Science Centre)\, and guided rotations featuring a tour of the AARP HQ viewing platform alongside live technology demonstrations. \nPositioned as a key fixture of Land Forces Week in Perth\, this event offers a firsthand look at the precinct’s world-class capabilities and its expanding tech ecosystem.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aarp-x-land-forces-demo-day/
LOCATION:Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct\, Pederick Rd\, Neerabup\, WA\, Australia
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SUMMARY:WiDA WA - Pre-Land Forces Networking + Speaker Jennifer Parker
DESCRIPTION:Kick off Land Forces week with WiDA WA and hear insights from defence and national security leader Jennifer Parker. \n\n\n\n\nJoin WiDA WA to kick off Land Forces Expo\, reconnect with colleagues\, expand your network\, and gain insights from one of Australia’s foremost defence and national security experts. \nAs Australia’s strategic environment continues to evolve\, understanding the geopolitical and security forces shaping our future has never been more important. Join us for an engaging evening of networking\, discussion and thought leadership ahead of Land Forces 2026. \nWe are delighted to welcome Jennifer Parker as our keynote speaker\, presenting: \nThe Changing World Order and the Evolving Character of Warfare \nDrawing on her extensive experience in the Royal Australian Navy and her current roles as Adjunct Professor at the UWA Defence & Security Institute\, Expert Associate at the ANU National Security College\, Non-Resident Fellow at the Lowy Institute\, and Adjunct Fellow at UNSW Canberra\, Jennifer will explore the strategic shifts reshaping Australia’s security landscape. She will provide valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities confronting defence\, government\, and industry in an increasingly complex geopolitical environment. \n\n\nWhether you are attending Land Forces\, working within the defence industry\, supporting sovereign capability\, or simply interested in Australia’s security future\, this event provides an excellent opportunity to build new connections and gain fresh insights.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wida-wa-pre-land-forces-networking-speaker-jennifer-parker/
LOCATION:Raffles Hotel\, 70-72 Canning Beach Road\, Applecross\, WA\, 6153\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The Land Forces International Land Defence Exposition is the region’s premier event for the land defence sector\, connecting Australian and international defence\, industry\, government\, academia\, and technology leaders in support of national and regional security. \nHeld biennially over three days\, Land Forces is a dynamic platform for engagement\, featuring a comprehensive international industry exhibition\, a specialist conference program with presentations and symposia from leading defence institutions\, and extensive networking opportunities. \nAs the land domain continues to evolve through innovation\, investment\, and strategic partnerships\, Land Forces provides a vital interface for stakeholders to explore capability development\, supply chain integration\, and future force design.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/land-forces-international-land-defence-exposition/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261006T190000
DTSTAMP:20261001T031330Z
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SUMMARY:IEEE VTS Seminar and Networking Event (WA Chapter)
DESCRIPTION:IEEE VTS Seminar and Networking Event. Seminar title: \nBeyond the Hype: Why Drone Technology Has Hit a Plateau — And What Comes Next\n\n\n\n\n\nOfficial Launch of the IEEE VTS Western Australia Chapter will be held.\nA seminar talk will be given. Speaker is Professor Hamish Campbell\, Director\, North Australian Centre for Autonomous Systems (NACAS)\, Charles Darwin University.\n\nThis seminar offers a candid\, insider’s assessment of an industry at a crossroads. It will challenge the audience of engineers and autonomous systems professionals to critically reassess assumptions about UAV value\, regulatory pathways\, and where genuine innovation and investment opportunities may still lie in this evolving landscape. \nProfessor Campbell’s research underpins a diverse range of real-world applications\, spanning conservation\, agriculture\, emergency management\, defence\, and security. His work sits at the intersection of practical field experience and strategic industry insight\, offering a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing autonomous systems as the sector navigates a period of significant change.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ieee-vts-seminar-and-networking-event-wa-chapter/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261014T090000
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SUMMARY:Sector Briefing: Risk & Security 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Business News for our latest Sector Briefing\, Risk & Security\, bringing together industry leaders and experts to explore the evolving threats facing Western Australian businesses.\nFrom sophisticated financial scams and cyber attacks to emerging security challenges across the defence sector and civilian infrastructure\, the discussion will examine the risks businesses are navigating and the rigorous processes needed to strengthen security and build resilience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sector-briefing-risk-security-2026/
LOCATION:Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre\, 21 Mounts Bay Road\, Perth\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: DSTG Collaborative Research Grant Round 8
DESCRIPTION:he Collaborative Research Grant (CRG) supports cross-disciplinary collaboration between researchers and industry which address Defence Innovation\, Science and Technology (IS&T) priorities and contribute to ADF capability. \nThe CRG is one mechanism in which the DSC supports the Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG) and the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) to enable the research and industry sector to focus their work on the development of advanced and asymmetric capabilities in key technological areas. \nThe Collaborative Research Grant is co-funded through the Western Australian State Government and DSTG. \nRound 8 Research Theme – Logistics Under Conflict\nDefence operations at range depend on long and vulnerable supply chains. This grant round seeks research that can improve Defence’s ability to sustain capability when supply\, movement\, infrastructure\, health support or local demand are disrupted by distance\, environmental conditions or adversary action \n\nApplications must address one or more of the following topic areas: \n\n\n\nDecision advantage under disruption\n\n\n\n\nPhysical infrastructure resilience\n\n\n\n\nDisrupted health support\n\n\n\n\nCritical supply sovereignty\, preservation and substitution\n\n\n\n\nDemand reduction at point of need
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-dstg-collaborative-research-grant-round-8/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261025T114500
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SUMMARY:Sector Briefing: The Future of Health
DESCRIPTION:Join Business News for an exclusive lunch examining the leadership\, innovation and strategic challenges shaping Western Australia’s healthcare sector.\nHear keynote insights from Dr Shirley Bowen\, Director General of WA Health\, alongside an expert panel of leading industry voices. Gain valuable perspectives on the policies\, partnerships and priorities influencing the future of one of the state’s most critical sectors and their broader impact on WA’s economy\, workforce and business community.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sector-briefing-the-future-of-health/
LOCATION:Optus Stadium\, 333 Victoria Park Drive\, Burswood\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261026T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T053657Z
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SUMMARY:Subsea Controls Down Under Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Perth branch of the Society for Underwater Technology host their 8th Subsea Controls technical conference and Exhibition\n\n\n\n\nThis international conference in the field of Subsea Controls & Data Acquisition is aimed at those engaged in the control\, monitoring & distribution of subsea systems. The conference provides a unique forum for operators and suppliers of subsea controls & umbilical systems\, topside distributed control systems and downhole technologies to network and exchange views and experiences. \nThe aim of this conference is to bring together the many diverse disciplines engaged internationally in Controls and Umbilical technology\, to share experiences and discuss regional challenges\, as well as new advances in global subsea technology. The conference will provide the opportunity for subsea energy professionals to showcase ways of bringing new ideas and technology to provide operational cost savings\, and from an operator’s & suppliers viewpoint how we can learn from experiences locally and internationally. \nThe conference provides an ideal networking opportunity for all types of professions who are working within the subsea energy related industry including Australian based and international operators\, manufacturers/suppliers of technology products\, engineering organisations\, service companies and educational establishments to come together to share information on operational experiences as well as learning of new technologies.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/subsea-controls-down-under-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T170000
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SUMMARY:iiF 2026 | Innovative Industries of the Future
DESCRIPTION:Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) 2026 puts defence and advanced manufacturing at the heart of Western Australia’s regional growth story.\nHeld over four days in Bunbury\, iiF brings together industry\, government\, academia\, and investors to explore the opportunities emerging from the South West Defence Hub\, the rapid rise of automation\, robotics\, and additive manufacturing. This sits alongside three further pillars powering the South West forward\, agritech\, energy\, and the circular economy\, with enablers spanning artificial intelligence and critical technologies\, workforce\, First Nations engagement\, and construction. \nHosted by the South West Development Commission at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre\, the program runs from Monday to Thursday: \nMonday 26 October: Industry tours across the South West\, including the Collie Just Transition and Bunbury Waterfront\, revealing live projects on the ground. \nTuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October: Two main conference days with keynotes from Dr Jordan Nguyen and Dr Renee Wootton Tomlin\, distinguished panels\, concurrent workshops\, an investment showcase\, robotics demonstrations\, and a youth workforce finale. Evenings bring the Regional Revelry networking function. \nThursday 29 October: Board Room Discussions\, where senior leaders and experts tackle the region’s complex challenges and help clarify the path forward. \nTheme: From innovation to impact\, driving transformation and industry opportunities in regional hubs and communities. \nRegister and view the full program at iifconference.com.au.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovative-industries-of-the-future-iif-2026/
LOCATION:Bunbury Regional Enertainment Centre (BREC)\, 2 Blair Street\, Bunbury\, WA\, 6230\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T143000
DTSTAMP:20260929T020511Z
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SUMMARY:Defence Trailblazer - Veteran Talent and Start-Up Showcase
DESCRIPTION:A Defence Trailblazer and UNSW Canberra Veterans Program initiative designed to connect veteran and ADF members with early-stage companies. \n\n\n\n\nThe Start-up Showcase is a Defence Trailblazer and UNSW Canberra Veterans Program initiative designed to connect transitioning and transitioned ADF members with start-up companies seeking experienced people with Defence and military expertise.\nThe online information session will provide 12–15 start-up companies with an opportunity to introduce their company\, explain their scope of work and outline the expertise or support they are seeking. \nThe initiative recognises that veterans bring significant technical\, leadership\, operational\, strategic and problem solving capabilities that can be valuable to emerging companies. It will showcase opportunities for veterans to engage with start-ups through paid technical expertise\, advisory or consulting services\, executive and C-suite roles\, project-based work\, mentoring and other forms of support. \nThe showcase will also provide start-ups with an opportunity to better understand the capabilities available within the veteran community and identify potential talent\, expertise and mentors.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/defence-trailblazer-veteran-talent-and-start-up-showcase/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261029T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20260920T055846Z
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SUMMARY:Subsea Energy Australia Supplier Forum & Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of networking and conversation following a day dedicated to showcasing the innovative products and services Subsea Energy Australia members.\nThis sundowner is open to everyone\, providing the perfect opportunity to connect with industry peers\, expand your network\, and continue the conversations from the day’s exhibition.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/subsea-energy-australia-supplier-forum-sundowner/
LOCATION:Mill Green\, 5 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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