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SUMMARY:Academic & Industry Forum on Automated Vehicles and Emerging Technologies
DESCRIPTION:This full-day event will bring together leading experts and industry professionals to explore the latest developments and future directions in automated vehicle technology and emerging applications. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to learn from global leaders in the field\, connect with peers\, and gain insight into the latest industry trends and research\, in the areas of automated vehicles & emerging technologies. \nSpeakers include: \n• Professor Abbas Jamalipour\, The University of Sydney; IEEE Fellow\, Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology\n• Professor Niyato Dusit\, Nanyang Technological University; IEEE Fellow\, Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Network Science and Engineering\n• Professor Sumei Sun\, Executive Director of the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R)\, A*STAR\, Singapore; IEEE Fellow\, inaugural Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology\n• Mrs Claire Thompson\, Policy and Project Manager\, Department of Transport WA\n• Dr Elaine Jin\, Chief Operating Officer\, EACON Australia\n• Mr Zac Pullen\, Chief Technology Officer\, Greenroom Robotics\n• Mrs Renu Kannu\, Business Partnerships Lead\, Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct (AARP) \nLearn more and register: Academic & Industry Forum on Automated Vehicles and Emerging Technologies
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/academic-industry-forum-on-automated-vehicles-and-emerging-technologies/
LOCATION:Murdoch University\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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SUMMARY:TERN Webinar - Towards an Australian Ecosystem Foundation Model
DESCRIPTION:A foundation model is a large-scale AI model trained on a wide variety of data. This year\, a Nature paper reported on the Microsoft Foundation Model\, Aurora\, and its capacity to leverage the latest advances in AI to more accurately predict not just the weather\, but a wide range of environmental events in a series of retrospective analyses. \nAustralia has extensive long-term terrestrial\, ocean\, and coastal ecosystem monitoring data. They are part of our national research infrastructure\, derived from sources such as satellite remote sensing\, UAVs\, in-situ sensors\, and human-collected systematic surveys. To understand complex ecosystems and run multifaceted analyses\, these multi-scale\, multi-domain datasets need to be used together and independently in models\, if we are to successfully span Australia’s diverse environments and answer questions covering time periods from minutes to centuries. Fortunately\, with our machine-readable ecosystem datasets\, we possess the required unique resources that could train foundation models to understand continental-scale ecological processes. \nThe webinar speakers will share their thinking about building both domain-specific and cross-domain omnibus foundation models\, tailored for Australian landscapes to address ecosystem monitoring\, resource management\, and disaster response needs—contributing to Australian climate change mitigation efforts. \nThis webinar isn’t just another technical discussion—it’s a strategic conversation about our environmental future\, embracing AI foundation models as the research infrastructure needed for the coming decades for understanding ecosystems. It is also about answering the critical question—if we don’t act now\, will we fall behind international efforts while others unlock the potential of our openly accessible\, free environmental data? \nSpeakers \n\nDr Andrew Prata\, CSIRO\nDr Roozbeh Valavi\, CSIRO\nSiddeswara Guru\, TERN Australia\nStefan Hajkowicz\, CSIRO
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/tern-webinar-towards-an-australian-ecosystem-foundation-model/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network":MAILTO:tern@uq.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250806T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250806T193000
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SUMMARY:PropaGATE Innovator Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Spotlighting the Top 4 Innovators shaping the future of wastewater management in breweries. \nPropaGATE is a bold new challenge-led innovation program bringing the world’s best technologies and solutions to Western Australia. \nAfter two months of deep industry consultation\, one challenge rose to the top: wastewater treatment in breweries. Wastewater isn’t just a brewery problem—it affects entire water systems\, from farms to communities and ecosystems. Many brewers are eager to improve their wastewater treatment but don’t know where to start or what technologies are available. \nThat’s where PropaGATE comes in. This program is on a mission to find and implement cost-effective\, sustainable wastewater treatment solutions that help the brewing industry reduce its environmental impact while promoting resilience in agriculture and beyond. \nAt this Showcase\, we are proud to be presenting the Top 4 Innovators and their innovations. More information will be released soon.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/propagate-innovator-showcase/
LOCATION:Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia\, 37 Dollyup Street\, Stake Hill\, Western Australia\, 6181\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250807T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250807T120000
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SUMMARY:WA Government Tech Investment Update
DESCRIPTION:Join AIIA for the WA Government Tech Investment Update with the opening address by Lisa O’Malley on behalf of Hon. Stephen N Dawson MLC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreg Italiano GCIO\, will provide his update on the WA Government’s Digital Capability Fund\, highlighting key digital transformation initiatives reshaping public sector service delivery. With a total of $1.3 billion invested in digital transformation to date\, the WA Government is driving significant reform through the Fund—this session will offer industry valuable insights into upcoming partnership opportunities and what’s next on the digital horizon. \nProfessor Sriram\, a fellow of Engineers Australia and Chief Scientist of Western Australia\, will provide insights into Challenging Tomorrows Offer Today\, at a time when new technologies and innovation can not only change how products and services are delivered\, but transform the entire offering\, the offer to government from industry needs to be holistic and outcome focused. As service requests change to outcome requests\, new thinking from buyers and suppliers is needed. New technology applications in Police\, Health\, Transport\, and the Environment – to name just a few – are enormous. How to challenge and change your offer and challenge and change your relationship with Government and the benefits offered (from outcomes to ESG\, to local jobs\, to supply and data security) are some of the gnarly questions for today. \nThe Department of Fire and Emergency Services delivered the biggest reform of emergency public information in Western Australia’s history last year through the Next Generation (Next Gen) Warnings project. The project encompassed a ground-up rebuild of the Emergency WA platform and website\, the launch of an Emergency WA mobile app and the implementation of the Australian Warning System to bushfire\, cyclone\, storm and flood. Hear from Tayissa Sweetlove\, Principal Project Consultant at the Department on how the next phase of this world-leading project will see the introduction of a new multi-hazard planning tool\, a warnings request app for first responders and translated emergency information. \nThe morning will conclude with a Speaker Panel Update which brings together all key presenters to discuss how industry can partner with government in digital transformation. The session aims to inspire innovation\, provide forward-looking insights and encourage industry participants to propose new solutions for major government sectors. Active audience engagement is anticipated throughout the session with the panel inviting questions from the audience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/wa-government-tech-investment-update/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="AIIA":MAILTO:membership@aiia.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250811T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250811T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: CONNECT Sustainable Industries Accelerator Program 2025
DESCRIPTION:This initiative\, facilitated by Innovation Cluster and supported by the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund X-tend WA Program\,  combines dynamic networking events with a dedicated business incubator\, supporting entrepreneurs focused on delivering sustainable solutions across key industries. \nApplications close 5pm\, Monday 11 August 2025 \nFive (5) applicants will be selected for this program and: \n\nGain access to expert advice\, real funding opportunities\, and connect to a powerful network to grow your business.\nJoin a community of like-minded founders and grow a high-impact business\, without going it alone.\n\nProgram features:\n\n\n$5\,000 equity free at program completion. \n\n\nTailored masterclasses and site visits \n\n\n1:1 mentoring from business leaders \n\n\n6 months free co-working space \n\n\nFree subscription to RAAISE\, the ultimate fundraising copilot for startups \n\n\nShowcase at the Regional Innovation Summit \n\n\n$10\,000+ value—100% free \n\n\nProgram delivery: September 2025 – April 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-connect-sustainable-industries-accelerator-program-2025/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250814T230000
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Social Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:Join for another evening of connection\, collaboration\, and community with Perth’s passionate climate and sustainability advocates. \nCasual get-together for Perth climate enthusiasts. Presented by Net Zero Network\, Perth Climate Crew\, and the Sustainability Professionals Network (SPN)\, an initiative to strengthen connections within the climate community. \nLet’s build a stronger\, more connected climate network in Perth. Grab your ticket and join us!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/sustainability-social-sundowner/
LOCATION:The Globe\, 495/497 Wellington Street\, PERTH\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="The Sustainability Practitioners Network":MAILTO:admin@sustainabilitypractitioners.network
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250817T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250817T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships 2026
DESCRIPTION:What are the Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships?\nThe Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships aim to support breakthrough solutions to Australia’s most pressing social and environmental challenges. \nA Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for recipients to take 12 months\, supported by $180\,000\, to focus on their existing projects that have the potential to achieve positive outcomes for society and the environment\, supporting initiatives that align with one or more of the program themes of inclusion & equality\, sustainability & environment including climate change\, or human\, civil & legal rights. \nFellows receive a combination of time\, resources and a program of support to help progress their existing work\, and grow and scale their impact. \nWhat is offered?\nUp to $180\,000 is available to each Fellow for their 12-month Fellowship comprising a stipend of $140\,000 and up to $40\,000 for approved project expenses. Project expenses are those directly related to the Fellowship from its commencement such as renting a separate workspace (if required)\, travel and contracting of external expertise\, and available on a reimbursement basis. During the 12-months\, Fellows have access to a range of supports including a panel of experts\, who meet quarterly\, a mentor and the network of past Fellows. \n\nThe 2026 iteration of the Kenneth Myer Innovation Fellowships program has opened for Expressions of Interest (EoIs). EoIs are due by 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 17 August 2025. \nPlease ensure that you read the program criteria\, and that you and your initiative are eligible\, before commencing and submitting an EoI. \nThe EoI form is available here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-kenneth-myer-innovation-fellowships-2026/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250825T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250825T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards
DESCRIPTION:Recognising excellence across the waste and resource recovery sector\nThe waste and resource recovery sector is continuing to build capacity\, innovate\, and influence governments and communities. The leaders of the waste industry know that this sector does more than just provide an essential service to millions of people – it has the potential to be a driver of economic growth within Australia. \nThe Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards are held in partnership with and during Waste Expo Australia. The Awards facilitate a higher level of network integration and development opportunities for those who are active in Australia’s waste and resource recovery industry\, as well as acknowledging and celebrating outstanding achievements within this sector. \nNominate by 25th August 2025
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-waste-innovation-recycling-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250828T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250828T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T223738
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WA Coastal Awards for Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Presented as part of the Western Australian Planning Commission’s CoastWA program\, the Coastal Awards recognise work undertaken to enhance\, rehabilitate and adapt to threats and pressures along Western Australia’s extensive coastline. \nThis year\, nominations are invited across five categories: \n\nCoastal Champion\nCoastal Planning and Design\nCoastal Management\nEducation\, Engagement\, Science and Research\nCoastal Adaptation.\n\nNominations close 4 pm on Thursday 28 August 2025. Winners will be announced at the WA Coastal Forum hosted by WA Coastal and Marine Network on 27 October 2025.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-wa-coastal-awards-for-excellence/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250829T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250829T090000
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: 2025 WA Heritage Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Western Australian Heritage Awards recognise outstanding commitment and contribution to heritage conservation\, adaptive reuse\, interpretation\, tourism and promotion in Western Australia.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe awards attract extensive media interest\, ensuring that the industry\, government and community recognise and celebrate finalists and winners that demonstrate innovation and best practice. As well as showcasing the very best of heritage practices\, the awards also educate the wider community about the importance of conserving our cultural heritage. \nThey offer the opportunity to promote conservation projects internationally. Winners and commendations may be invited to have their project shortlisted for a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The cooperation between the Heritage Council and UNESCO has now seen six projects recognised on the international stage\, demonstrating the world-class standard of conservation work being undertaken in Western Australia. As well\, projects are being featured in the Heritage Matters eNewsletter\, the Department of Planning\, Lands and Heritage website and other promotional material.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-2025-wa-heritage-awards/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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