Regulation / Governance / Policy
Events
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Western Australia Defence Summit
The Ritz Carlton 1 Barrack Street, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaConference / Summit / SymposiumThe 4th Annual ADM Western Australia Defence Summit will convene at The Ritz-Carlton Perth on 9 October 2026. This premier, policy-focused summit will bring together Defence leaders, government officials, and senior industry executives to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Australia's defence sector. The Summit will explore critical themes including: Navigating the Indo-Pacific […]
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2026 Regional Learning Exchange: Learning from stewardship in practice
Dolphin Discovery Centre Anchorage Cove off, Koombana Dr, Bunbury, WASeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationHow does coastal & marine stewardship work across different places, organisations and scales — and what makes it possible to work collectively? Join us for the 2026 Regional Learning Exchange, bringing together six learning stories from across Western Australia to explore how stewardship is organised, supported, and delivered in practice. The stories look at the […]
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DEADLINE: Australian AI Standards Public Consultation
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / ConsultationThe Australian Government Australian AI standards will be a national framework for the development of AI models and the infrastructure that enables it. This will help support investment and innovation, while protecting our communities and resources. They want to hear from Australians about how AI should be developed, used and governed in ways that advance […]
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State of Startup Funding Roundtable (invite only)
The Vibe Hotel 9 Alvan Street, Subiaco, WA, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe State of Startup Capital in WA: in a state awash with money, why is "access to capital" still not solved? Western Australia has no shortage of wealth, yet startups make up a tiny proportion of their investment portfolios (about 0.4%). Do they need educating on ESIC? Furthermore, WA startups attract very little Australian venture […]
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DEADLINE: DEED – Policy Officer Role
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityThe Strategy, Performance and International Engagement Group shapes and aligns strategy, policy, planning, evaluation and communication across DEED to ensure effective delivery, resource utility and a continued focus on Government’s priorities. The Strategy and Commonwealth Engagement team is seeking two highly capable and motivated individuals to join our team – there is a Level 4 […]
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Dr Bram Govaerts: 2026 Hector and Andrew Stewart Memorial Lecture
Bayliss Building, UWA 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley, Western Australia, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe UWA Institute of Agriculture is proud to welcome CIMMYT Director General Dr Bram Govaerts to UWA to deliver this exclusive lecture. All members of the public are invited to attend this exclusive lecture hosted by The UWA Institute of Agriculture. It will be delivered by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) Director […]
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ICIP and IP for Indigenous Businesses
Waalitj Hub 42 Bishopsgate St, Lathlain, WAWorkshop / MasterclassThe workshop is for Indigenous business owners, artists, entrepreneurs and start-ups wanting practical tools to protect their cultural knowledge, business assets and intellectual property. By the end of the Workshop, […]
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CCIWA Webinar: Prepare for new automated decision-making privacy requirements
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationA free webinar exploring new privacy requirements coming into effect from December 10, 2026 and what they could mean for businesses using technology to make or assist with decisions about individuals. Cass Wright, Legal Director, Commercial Law at Business Law WA, will explain what’s changing, when the new requirements may apply and what businesses need […]
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DEADLINE: Director Science, WA Museum
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityThis is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Science at one of Australia’s leading museums. As Director Science, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, champion research and collections, and connect scientific knowledge with the issues that matter most to Western Australia, while contributing to conversations and outcomes that resonate globally. Beyond the Science directorate, […]
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Atlassian Community Event Perth 2026
45 St Georges Tce 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupACE Perth is back – and this time, we’re talking AI AI 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? For one night in Perth, we're bringing senior Atlassian leaders Jono Ross and Alana Dyson together to […]
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IN:WA Panel – Working Harder, Not Smarter. Are We Burning Out the Industry?
Lawson Flats 4 Sherwood Court, Perth, WA, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationThe next 2026 IN:WA Panelist event lands on Thursday 15th October at Lawson Flats. A 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. Open to both IN:WA Members […]
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AI in Innovative Businesses: Is Your Data Use Legal, Governed and Ready to Commercialise?
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationAI in Innovative Businesses: Is Your Data Use Legal, Governed and Ready to Commercialise? Whether using AI for everyday workflows or developing proprietary models, innovative businesses face rising legal and […]
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IP Protection for Clinical Research & Health Innovations: What researchers need to know
online , AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassA 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 […]
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Stabilising trade during the transition: Creating regional cooperation for a secure energy transition and the successful development of new clean industries
Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin us at Perth's Global Citizen NOW summit to explore the connection between trade and the energy transition. How do we achieve a low-carbon Future Made with Australia: how will Australia work with existing and new trading partners to maintain and build trading relationships when transitioning existing industries and establishing new clean industries? Our moderated […]
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DEADLINE: DTF Public Consultation – Review of the Procurement Act 2020 (Part B)
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / ConsultationThe 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). The discussion paper explains the matters under review, and sets out the relevant background, preliminary findings and consultation questions to […]
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Are you maximising your intellectual property assets?
Spaces, the Wentworth Level 2 East, 300 Murray Street Mall (Raine Square),, Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin Due and specialist IP firm Davies Collison Cave for an executive conversation exploring the role intellectual property plays in mergers, acquisitions and investment. Whether you’re preparing a business for sale, considering an acquisition or investment, or advising on a transaction, understanding the IP position can be critical to identifying and protecting value of your […]
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Trade Mark Considerations in the Software and Food and Beverage Spaces
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassJoin us for this Lunch & Learn with Davies Collison Cave, exploring some of the latest developments, challenges and opportunities in trade marks across the software and food and beverage spaces. While businesses in these spaces are already familiar with the value of trade marks, recent decisions in Australia and internationally have changed expectations around […]
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DEADLINE: UWA Commercialisation Manager
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityThe UWA Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD) leads the development and translation of research with industry and government that benefits the financial sustainability and reputation of the University. OICD supports the University’s objectives in the identification and co-ordination of strategic industry engagement and commercialisation of its research for the University across a diverse […]
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Innovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem: Future-Ready Solutions through Intelligent Insights, Digital Transformation & AI
ECU Joondalup 270 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup, Western Australia, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupInnovation in the Perth Northern Corridor Ecosystem: Future-Ready Solutions through Intelligent Insights, Digital Transformation and AI Join ECU’s School of Business and Law and our partners, the City of Wanneroo and the City of Joondalup, for an evening where research meets real-world challenges, and new ideas become opportunities for collaboration. Hear from ECU researchers working […]
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Accountability and influence in an era of emerging technologies
Engineers Australia 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationEngineering decisions increasingly shape society through artificial intelligence, automation, advanced analytics, autonomous systems, biotechnology, digital twins, smart infrastructure, and other emerging technologies. While these technologies offer significant benefits, they also raise complex ethical questions about accountability, safety, transparency, fairness, sustainability, and public trust. This workshop will provide participants with practical tools to navigate ethical dilemmas, […]
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DPRID x AIFST: Food manufacturing essentials workshop
The Hub, Bentley Technology Park 2 Brodie Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, AustraliaWorkshop / MasterclassFood manufacturing essentials workshop For food manufacturers, getting food safety right isn’t just about compliance. It protects your customers, your reputation and your ability to do business. With regulatory expectations evolving and supply chains, technologies and food safety risks becoming increasingly complex, staying across the essentials has never been more important. Designed with small to […]
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AI in Australia’s interests: AI and the future of engineering
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping engineering practice, infrastructure, workforce capability, education and national productivity. As Australia accelerates its adoption of AI technologies, engineers have an increasingly important role to play in designing, deploying, governing and assuring the systems that will underpin the nation's future economy and society. To help engineers navigate this changing landscape, Engineers […]
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Buying the Brains – Preparing IP for Sale [LESANZ webinar]
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin LESANZ for this practical webinar to learn how good preparation can help you successfully navigate the sale of intellectual property, whether as a stand alone asset or as part of a broader business sale. This webinar will help you: Know what IP you have to sell Identify and address potential pitfalls before they become […]
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From Bench to Breakthrough – Commercialisation Lessons from Biotech’s Front Lines
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, WA, AustraliaInformation Session / LaunchWhat really happens on the path from research bench to commercialisation? To launch the WA Therapeutics Accelerator, HTG are bringing together industry leaders, experienced founders and investors for an honest, practical discussion about what it takes to translate therapeutic research into a successful commercial venture. Bench to Breakthrough: Commercialisation Lessons from Biotech’s Front Lines explores the […]
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KCA WA – 2026 Conference Reflections and End-of-Year Sundowner
The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA, AustraliaNetworking / Group MeetupJoin KCA WA for an afternoon of reflection, connection and conversation as we wrap up 2026 and look ahead to the year to come. The session will provide an opportunity for members to hear highlights, insights and key takeaways from the 2026 KCA National Conference, share perspectives and discuss how these learnings can inform our […]
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DEADLINE: Semiconductor Innovation Fund: IP & Grant Support Subsidy
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: FundingS3B invites applications for the IP & Grant Support Round of the Semiconductor Innovation Fund, supporting early-stage companies and projects to strengthen their funding applications and commercial positioning through professional services. This initiative provides subsidies for grant writing, IP advisory, and other business-enabling services to help Australian semiconductor companies secure funding, clarify their IP strategy, and focus on innovation. Grants […]
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Australian Maritime Regulatory Environment
Engineers Australia 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth, Australia +1 moreSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationAustralia's maritime sector operates within a complex regulatory environment that influences the design, construction and certification of commercial and defence vessels. Understanding how regulatory authorities, flag states and classification societies interact is essential for engineers entering or working within the shipbuilding industry. This presentation provides an introduction to Australia's maritime regulatory framework and the key […]
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Sneaky Copyright Infringement [LESANZ webinar]
online , AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin this webinar to learn that Copyright can and will kill inventions when researchers understand it only as “just cite the source”. In this practical webinar, Dr Lindsay Hogan will explore the less obvious forms of copyright infringement, how to avoid common pitfalls and how to guide inventors and researchers in the right direction. This […]
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AI In Accounting by ANZCAA
Riff 45 St Georges Tce, Perth, AustraliaSeminar / Panel Discussion / ConversationJoin ANZCAA Western Australia for an evening on AI in accounting, from tax research to practical implementation. Drew Pflaum, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of SavvyWise, will discuss AI-powered tax research. Lili Zheng, AI Implementation Consultant at Transcend AI Partners, will share examples from work with accounting firms and the practical considerations involved in implementing AI. […]
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DEADLINE: Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) Science Advisory Panel
Apply online , AustraliaDEADLINE: Job OpportunityThe Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is establishing a Science Advisory Panel and is seeking expressions of interest. The Panel will bring together diverse expertise and perspectives to help AIMS consider how its research can address national needs, translate into meaningful outcomes and deliver public value. The Science Advisory Panel will provide independent, external […]
