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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Illume Ventures’ Future Frontier AI & Deep-tech Pre-Accelerator Program
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve been exploring an AI or deep-tech idea\, whether it has venture potential\, or you see a market opportunity and want to learn how to build something scalable\, this program is for you. \nFuture Frontier helps researchers\, scientists and founders take the next steps in developing a commercially viable AI or deep-tech venture while connecting with peers\, mentors\, investors and the broader venture ecosystem. \nOver 10 weeks\, participants will learn from world -class AI experts\, deep-tech founders and the broader venture ecosystem through our partnership with the Monash AI Institute. \nThanks to Innovation Victoria\, fully funded places are available for eligible Victorian researchers\, scientists and students. For non-Victorian participants\, we are offering limited spots in the virtual program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-illume-ventures-future-frontier-ai-deep-tech-pre-accelerator-program/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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SUMMARY:Perth AI x Build Club Interactive Panel: Tales from USA
DESCRIPTION:​Come join a bunch of students\, developers\, enterprise specialists\, founders\, and investors with building with AI. Everyone is welcome!\n​Join us this month as Susannah hosts a panel with special guests Alex\, Tim and Raj on the latest tech updates from Texas and AI Engineer World Fair San Francisco: \n\n​Alex Bertram\, General Manager for the Americas\, Greenroom Robotics\n​Tim De Boer\, Director\, Interfuze\n​Rajat Saddi\, Lead Consultant\, Interfuze\n\nHear about their USA experiences in AI and tech\, opportunities for AUS-USA business collaboration. Plus any hot takes and predictions for AI in the future. \nSupporters: WADSIH\, Curtin Commercialisation and Entrepreneurship\, Bloom\, DDD Perth\, and AI.SEA
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/perth-ai-x-build-club-july-interactive-panel-tales-from-usa/
LOCATION:Curtin Entrepreneurs Hub\, 1 Koorliny Way\, Bentley\, WA\, 6012\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260804T084500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260804T163000
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SUMMARY:Site visit: NextDC data centre and RCR mining technologies
DESCRIPTION:This site visit offers Engineers Australia members a unique opportunity to explore two leading engineering environments in Western Australia.\nParticipants will visit the NEXTDC P2 data centre to gain insights into the design\, resilience\, and sustainability practices that support Tier IV infrastructure. \nThe site visit continues with a visit to RCR Mining Technologies\, where attendees will explore advanced manufacturing processes\, including heavy machining\, fabrication\, and equipment refurbishment.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/site-visit-nextdc-data-centre-and-rcr-mining-technologies/
LOCATION:NextDC P2\, 11 Newcastle Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260804T173000
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SUMMARY:Winter Project Showcase Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UWA AI Club Winter Project Showcase Night as we celebrate the conclusion of our first Winter Projects program. \nOver the winter\, students have worked across nine beginner\, research\, industry\, and internal AI projects. The showcase will feature short presentations and demonstrations from the project teams\, giving participants the opportunity to share what they built\, see the work of other teams\, and celebrate everything achieved throughout the program. \nThe evening will also be an opportunity to meet and network with fellow students\, project leads\, industry guests\, and others interested in AI. \n📅 Tuesday 4 August\n⏰ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm\n📍 Bloom\, St Catherine’s College\, UWA Campus
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/winter-project-showcase-night/
LOCATION:St Catherine’s College Curtin\, 433 University Bvd\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260805T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260805T180000
DTSTAMP:20260707T023701Z
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SUMMARY:Green Compute at the Edge - Geraldton Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:The GreenTech Hub is heading to Geraldton on August 5th as a part of their Innovation Challenge Green Compute at the Edge: Sustainable digital infrastructure from regional WA to the world.\n\nIf you’re someone in industry\, energy\, technology\, engineering\, research\, government and the startup ecosystem with an interest in green compute and what’s next for the regional WA green economy\, join them from 4pm for a Sundowner with drinks\, canapes\, live music\, and real conversations with the people shaping WA’s green economy.\n\nRegional stakeholders will be on hand to share local opportunities\, constraints and expectations — grounding the discussion in what it will actually take to deliver competitive\, sustainable projects that support regional prosperity.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/green-compute-at-the-edge-geraldton-sundowner/
LOCATION:Pollinators\, 184 Marine Terrace\, Geraldton\, WA\, 6530\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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ORGANIZER;CN="WA GreenTech Hub":MAILTO:hello@greentechwa.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260806T190000
DTSTAMP:20260712T071311Z
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SUMMARY:Freo Founders Sundowner hosted by Greenroom Robotics
DESCRIPTION:A casual event with no agenda but with a mission to inspire and help founders grow by sharing successes\, failures and a few laughs. Founders who have been there and done that\, and those just starting out and looking for a group to learn from and vent with\, are all welcome. \nGreenroom Robotics are opening their doors to their Fremantle HQ for a night of good chat\, cold drinks and a look at what they’ve been building here in the port city. They are a team of around 40 building autonomy software for the maritime industry\, from their home base in Freo out to vessels operating around the world. They started as founders with a vision to make safe\, clean and protected oceans\, so hosting a room full of people at every stage of that journey is something they are genuinely excited about. \nJoining will be angel investors\, VCs and founders from all sorts of industries\, whether you’re raising\, scaling or still sketching the idea on a napkin or have a passion your are commercialising.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/freo-founders-sundowner-hosted-by-greenroom-robotics/
LOCATION:Greenroom Robotics\, 1/86 High Street\, Fremantle\, WA
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260808T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260808T170000
DTSTAMP:20260530T042719Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: WiTWA Tech[+] Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating and recognising women and allies who work in tech roles and organisations or who are involved with education\, advocacy and research in technology related fields. \nView the categories here \nNominate by 8 August 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-witwa-tech-awards-2-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260810T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260810T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T040201Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Austrade Australian AI Innovators Mission to Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Austrade invites expressions of interest from Australian enterprise technology companies to join the Australian AI Innovators Mission to Singapore\, delivered alongside Tech Week Singapore 2026.\nDelivered through a Team Australia approach\, in partnership with Tech Council of Australia and State and Territory Governments\, the mission will connect participants with enterprise buyers\, government agencies\, ecosystem partners and industry leaders driving AI adoption and transformation in Singapore. Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their capabilities through the Team Australia Pavilion\, engage in targeted business matching and stakeholder engagement activities and take part in a range of ecosystem engagement opportunities.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-austrade-australian-ai-innovators-mission-to-singapore/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260811T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260811T093000
DTSTAMP:20260806T083528Z
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SUMMARY:Future Ready Regions (Bunbury VR Roadshow)
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the future of business enablement and training in Bunbury\nA hands-on opportunity to experience the emerging VR technologies and tools that businesses across Australia are using today to improve workforce capability\, it can help reduce training costs and does help create better customer experiences. On the day\, attendees will: \n\nExperience immersive VR technology firsthand\nHear how businesses are using VR for staff onboarding\, training and skills development\nLearn how regional businesses can access the same innovative tools as metropolitan organisations\nExplore practical applications that can help attract\, retain and develop employees\nNetwork with fellow business leaders and industry representatives\n\nWhether you are a small business owner\, manager\, employer or community leader\, this event will provide valuable insights into emerging technology and the opportunities it presents for regional Australia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/future-ready-regions-bunbury-vr-roadshow/
LOCATION:Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry\, 15 Stirling Street\, Bunbury\, Western Australia\, 6230\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce &amp%3B Industry":MAILTO:admin@bgcci.com.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260811T180000
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SUMMARY:AI Afterhours @ Pollinators\, Geraldton
DESCRIPTION:AI Afterhours is an informal gathering for people already experimenting with AI tools in their work\, business or creative projects – a space to share ideas\, workflows\, tools and discoveries with others figuring this out in real time.\nExpect a relaxed after-hours mix of conversation\, ideas\, demonstrations\, experiments and discussion as we explore what this could become locally. \nHosted at Pollinators / City Hive as part of a new series of AI gatherings and experiments taking shape across the Mid West.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-afterhours-pollinators-geraldton/
LOCATION:Pollinators\, 184 Marine Terrace\, Geraldton\, WA\, 6530\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T071500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T093000
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SUMMARY:2026 Tech4SickKids Launch @ NAB
DESCRIPTION:Technology and Innovation: Changing the Lives of Sick Kids in Western Australia\nJoin leaders from across healthcare\, technology\, government and industry for the official launch of Tech4Sick Kids\, a strategic partnership between WAITTA and Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation. Hear from The Hon Minister Stephen Dawson MLA\, Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy with an opening keynote address followed by a robust panel discussion. \nExplore how innovation is transforming outcomes for WA’s sick children and their families while helping raise vital funds to support the life-changing work of Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2026-tech4sickkids-launch-nab/
LOCATION:NAB Headquarter Perth\, 100 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260731T055652Z
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SUMMARY:Content marketing in the age of AI search
DESCRIPTION:Everyone wants the AI search playbook so their business appears when a prospect asks ChatGPT or Claude for a recommendation. But you can’t game your way to success in AI search. It relies on good SEO and on content structured so AI can use it. It rewards businesses that have already done the fundamental work of content marketing. Skip that work\, and no amount of “AI optimisation” will save you. This talk connects two things most startups treat separately: content marketing and getting discovered by AI. \nDrawing on content work she started 30 years ago and five businesses built on organic content\, Sarah Mitchell lays out the three-part strategy that makes visibility possible and shows what happens when you drop one. She’ll cover the mistakes she’s made and watched others make\, from chasing clicks\, to optimising for traffic instead of conversions\, to the most common trap of all: “post and hope.” She’ll share real examples of WA companies winning ground by structuring their content for AI\, in industries as diverse as manufacturing and aged care.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/content-marketing-in-the-age-of-ai-search/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260723T041120Z
CREATED:20260723T041120Z
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SUMMARY:AusSRC Community Workshop
DESCRIPTION:AusSRC invites the Australian SKA science community to take part in an upcoming Community Engagement Workshop focused on the AusSRC Science Enabling Projects (ASEPs).\nFollowing the success of the previous ASEP round\, this workshop is an opportunity for the community to see AusSRC showcase its projects\, and for researchers and project teams to discuss their science goals\, explore where AusSRC support could help\, and learn more about the types of projects that may be supported through the upcoming ASEP round. \nWhat: Community workshop for researchers interested in AusSRC support for SKA-enabled and SKA-related science \nWhere: CSIRO Auditorium\, Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC)\, Perth\, and Online \nWhen: Wednesday 12th August\, 9am – 3pm AWST \nRegister by 3 August 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aussrc-community-workshop/
LOCATION:Australian Resources Research Centre (ARRC)\, 26 Dick Perry Avenue\, Kensignton\, WA\, 6151\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260812T170000
DTSTAMP:20260723T082305Z
CREATED:20260723T082305Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Exercise Western Dawn 2026 Participation
DESCRIPTION:Edith Cowan University invites expressions of interest from industry professionals\, researchers\, academics\, higher degree by research candidates\, university students\, engineers\, technologists\, software developers\, roboticists\, cyber specialists\, and innovators to participate in Exercise Western Dawn 2026 (Ex WD 26). Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and develop a robotic solution capable of operating in a complex environment where land\, water and technology intersect. \nTeams will explore challenges including: \n\nHuman-robot teaming\nAutonomous and remotely operated systems\nNavigation and obstacle negotiation\nSensor integration and data collection\nElectronic signature management\nMission planning and decision support\nPayload delivery and logistics support\nSystems integration under operational constraints\n\nBuilding on the success of previous Western Dawn innovation activities\, ExWD 26 represents a significant evolution from concept generation into the practical development\, testing and demonstration of human / robotic capability. Participants will work alongside Defence personnel\, researchers and industry experts to tackle a realistic and challenging mission-focused problem through the design\, integration and testing of robotic and autonomous systems. \nThis is an opportunity to move beyond theory and into applied innovation. \n\nEOI CLOSE: 12 August 2026\nTEAM FORMATION: 28 August 2026\nINNOVATION SPRINT: 31 Aug – 4 Sept 2026\nPITCH DAY: 11 Sept 2026
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-exercise-western-dawn-2026-participation/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260818T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260806T091613Z
CREATED:20260806T091613Z
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SUMMARY:AI\, Innovation\, the Future of Careers: Competing in the Global Economy
DESCRIPTION:Join WADSIH for an evening keynote with Stephen Ezell\, Vice President for Global Innovation Policy at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) in Washington\, D.C. Stephen advises governments and industry worldwide on national competitiveness\, innovation policy\, trade\, and critical and emerging technologies. He is the co-author of Innovation Economics: The Race for Global Advantage (Yale) and Innovating in a Service-Driven Economy (Palgrave Macmillan). \nIn this session\, Stephen will explore how AI and emerging technologies are redrawing the global innovation map — and what it means for Western Australia’s economy\, its industries\, and the careers of the people who work in them. Expect a candid\, internationally-informed perspective on where the opportunities are\, where the risks lie\, and how WA can position itself to compete. \nWhether you work in policy\, industry\, research\, or technology — or you’re simply thinking about where AI takes your career next — this is a chance to hear a global perspective and connect with the people building WA’s innovation future.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-innovation-the-future-of-careers-competing-in-the-global-economy/
LOCATION:Curtin School of Business [78 Murray Street]\, 78 Murray Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="WADSIH":MAILTO:wadsih@curtin.edu.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T083000
DTSTAMP:20260814T014016Z
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SUMMARY:WiTWA Breakfast Networking Series | August Edition
DESCRIPTION:Build Meaningful Connections. Create New Opportunities.\nJoin us for the August 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. \nThis month\, we’re exploring one of the most powerful career accelerators you’ll ever have: your professional network. \nPresenter: Liz Del Borrello is a Leadership coach\, strategic advisor\, Founder of Leaders Lobby\, and one of Western Australia’s leading voices in professional networking and leadership.\nDrawing on more than 25 years of corporate leadership experience\, Liz will share practical strategies to help you build authentic relationships that create opportunities\, strengthen your career\, and support your long-term success. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/witwa-breakfast-networking-series-august-edition/
LOCATION:Kinetic IT\, 30 The Esplanade\, Perth\, WA\, 6000
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260806T091032Z
CREATED:20260806T091032Z
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SUMMARY:Hexagon Regional Mining Forum Perth
DESCRIPTION:Safety and Productivity at Scale: Turning Data into Action\n\nMining companies have invested heavily in technology over the past decade\, from sensors\, automation and collision avoidance systems to fleet management and process intelligence platforms. Yet for many operations\, the challenge is no longer access to data; it’s turning that data into decisions that drive safer\, more productive outcomes. \nThe Hexagon Perth Regional Mining Forum brings together mining leaders\, operational stakeholders and technology specialists from across Western Australia to explore how leading organisations are bridging the gap between technology deployment and operational impact. \nThrough customer case studies\, expert-led discussions\, product roadmap overviews and an interactive workshop\, attendees will gain practical insights into how data can be transformed into action—improving decision-making\, accelerating adoption\, and delivering measurable value across the mining value chain.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/hexagon-regional-mining-forum-perth/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T113000
DTSTAMP:20260725T062635Z
CREATED:20260725T062635Z
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SUMMARY:From core story to successful commercialisation [ACS Webinar]
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed for founders\, researchers\, innovators\, technologists\, commercialisation teams\, startup leaders\, and organisations seeking to move beyond technical validation into market momentum. It is particularly relevant for people working on emerging technologies\, deep tech\, AI\, sustainability\, infrastructure\, or mission-driven ventures attempting to bridge the gap between invention and adoption.\nKey Takeaways: \n\nUnderstand how to determine whether an innovation solves a problem people viscerally care about rather than simply admire intellectually.\nGain practical frameworks for testing assumptions early and reducing the risk of building products without commercial pull.\nExplore how emerging ventures can create category leadership before markets fully mature.\nLearn how to articulate a venture’s deeper strategic significance so it resonates with customers\, media\, investors\, policymakers\, and partners.\nUnderstand how communications\, positioning\, and storytelling can operate as strategic infrastructure rather than marketing decoration.\nDevelop a stronger ability to identify hidden leverage points that can accelerate traction and cultural relevance.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-core-story-to-successful-commercialisation-acs-webinar/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260726T082331Z
CREATED:20260726T082331Z
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SUMMARY:Pawsey Supercomputing Centre Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are part of a school group or a member of the public\, discover how advanced computing is helping researchers tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges. \nWhat to expect\n Welcome Session – Learn about Pawsey and the role of supercomputing in research and innovation \n Meet Setonix – Discover one of Australia’s most powerful supercomputers \n Visualisation Lab Tour – Experience immersive scientific visualisation and see data come to life \n Q&A Session – Ask questions about STEM\, research\, and future career opportunities \n\n\nOpen to anyone interested in science\, technology\, innovation\, and research.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/pawsey-supercomputing-centre-open-day/
LOCATION:Pawsey Supercomputing Centre\, 1 Bryce Avenue\, Kensington\, Western Australia\, 6151\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260820T170000
DTSTAMP:20260805T090854Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: RBA x Digital Finance CRC Industry Groups Exploring Tokenisation - EOIs
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in helping to shape the future of tokenised wholesale financial markets in Australia? \nAs part of the future work program announced in the Project Acacia report\, the RBA and Digital Finance CRC calling for expressions of interest to join: \n– A new senior-level Australian tokenisation advisory group\n– A new deposit token working group. \nThese groups will bring together industry expertise to identify and shape priorities\, contribute industry insights\, and inform discussions on the opportunities and challenges associated with tokenised finance and deposit tokens. It is intended that the deposit token working group will build and test new infrastructure for tokenised money. \nApplications are open to industry participants from Australia and overseas with highly relevant experience across financial markets\, technology\, investment\, legal and public policy fields. \nExpressions of interest close 20 August 2026.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-rba-x-digital-finance-crc-industry-groups-exploring-tokenisation-eois/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Job Opportunity
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260821T110000
DTSTAMP:20260814T021130Z
CREATED:20260814T021130Z
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SUMMARY:CSIRO - Advancing Farm Productivity\, Program of Research\, Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Seminar One: Soil Organic Carbon: Composition\, Drivers\, and Pathways to Resilient Production Systems\nHosted by the Advanced Farm Productivity Program of Research within CSIRO’s Agriculture and Food Research Unit\, this series explores how research and innovation can support the long-term productivity and profitability of Australian agriculture. \nAbout the presenter\nSenani Karunaratne is a principal research scientist with CSIRO Agriculture and Food. His work focuses on understanding how land management and environmental drivers affect soil organic carbon\, with an emphasis on characterising functionally distinct carbon fractions\, integrating these into process-based models\, and developing data-driven surrogate models for space-time upscaling using freely available datasets\, including Earth observation data. Senani and his team lead the first national-scale monitoring network dedicated to soil carbon\, established through the recently completed SOC-M project (2021-2026). Their modelling work is incorporated into Australia’s National Inventory\, the official account for land sector reporting under Australia’s obligations to the UNFCCC and was part of the co-design of the soil carbon farming methodology developed by the Australian Government. Senani is also currently serving as an IPCC lead author\, a technical advisor for the Australian Government National Inventory within the Department of Climate Change\, Energy and the Environment and Clean Energy Regulator.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-advancing-farm-productivity-program-of-research-seminar-series/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260823T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260724T041439Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Visat Space for Good Innovation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Viasat’s signature global STEM competition is coming to Australia \, inviting university and TAFE students across the country to develop new applications of satellite technology that improve life on Earth. Whether your background is in engineering\, computer science\, environmental studies\, business\, or any other discipline — your ideas and perspective matter.\nViasat: Space for Good Australia features three phases over approximately 22 weeks\, progressing from written concept submissions through digital media presentations to an in-person finals event in Sydney in December 2026 — all expenses paid by Viasat. \nThe program is specifically seeking concepts that have concrete impact in one or more of the following 11 focus areas: \n\n1. Equitable and Sustainable Access to Space\n2. Direct to Device (D2D) and IoT\n3. Rural and Remote Digital Empowerment\n4. Space Industry Collaboration (Open Architecture)\n5. Multi-Orbit Constellations\n6. Space Cybersecurity\n7. Sovereign Nations\n8. Disaster and Humanitarian\n9. AI in Space\n10. Data Centers in Space\n11. Lunar Communication\n\nPhase 1 — Concept Submission (6 weeks) Phase 1 is open to all eligible university and TAFE students in Australia. You will answer a series of written questions (each up to 750 words) that explain your high-level “Space for Good” concept — the problem it solves\, the inspiration behind it\, its commercial viability\, and how it connects to Viasat’s capabilities and the broader space sector. \nPrizes: Top three finalists will be awarded prizes. \n\n1st Place: $20\,000 AUD\n2nd Place: $15\,000 AUD\n3rd Place: $10\,000 AUD\n\nLearn more and apply here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-visat-space-for-good-innovation-challenge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Showcase / Delegation / Consultation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260823T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260725T052349Z
CREATED:20260725T052134Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Quantum Australia NewQ Program
DESCRIPTION:Have a quantum idea that could change the world? NewQ is where you make it happen.\nFor early-stage quantum researchers\, innovators\, and entrepreneurs to fast-track their ideas from concept to commercial reality\, and connect with the experts who can help make it happen. \nAcross an intensive 8-week online program\, you’ll move from concept to clarity\, testing your idea\, refining your business model\, and building the confidence to take it to market. \nOver the 8-week online program\, you’ll: \n\n\nValidate your idea with end-users and gain market insights. \n\n\nExplore business models that make your technology commercially viable. \n\n\nReceive one-on-one expert coaching \n\n\nConnect with the Quantum Ecosystem \n\n\nAnd upon successful completion\, each team may be eligible for a discretionary $10\,000 award! \n\n\nCohort 4 \n\n\nApplications Open: 23rd July – 23rd August \n\n\nCohort Dates: 8th September – 3rd November
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-quantum-australia-newq-program-2/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Accelerator / Incubator
ORGANIZER;CN="Quantum Australia":MAILTO:queries@quantum-australia.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260824T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260808T044634Z
CREATED:20260808T044634Z
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SUMMARY:Curtin Festival of AI
DESCRIPTION:Explore how Curtin researchers and innovators are using AI across health\, business\, science\, data and the future of work.\nArtificial intelligence is transforming how we research\, learn\, work and tackle complex challenges. \nHosted by the WA Data Science Innovation Hub\, the Curtin Festival of AI brings together researchers\, educators and innovators from across Curtin University for an afternoon of short\, engaging presentations exploring the many ways AI is being researched\, developed and applied. \nHear perspectives from across health sciences\, business and law\, science and engineering\, data science\, workplace research and innovation. Speakers will share the projects\, ideas and opportunities shaping AI at Curtin—and consider what may come next.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/curtin-festival-of-ai/
LOCATION:TL Robertson Library\, Kent Street\, Bentley\, WA\, 6102\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTSTAMP:20260407T011328Z
CREATED:20260407T011328Z
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SUMMARY:State of Social '26
DESCRIPTION:State of Social is an award-winning digital and social marketing conference. In 2026\, it’s an educational\, provocative experience where the industry’s sharpest minds gather to challenge assumptions\, share hard-won insights and figure out what actually works in modern marketing. \nOver two days at Optus Stadium in Perth\, Australia\, SOS26 goes deep on ‘Friction’; the tension between strategy and instinct\, creativity and constraint\, humans and machines\, ambition and budgets. Not as a problem to solve\, but as the thing that\, when you understand it\, makes you a better marketer. \nDay one fires up your imagination with keynotes and breakouts from the industry’s most compelling thinkers. Day two gets practical\, with deep-dive education sessions across strategy\, creativity\, technology and more. And it’s all available for you to rewatch on-demand with an All Access ticket. \nNo sales pitches. No recycled content. Just honest conversations\, fresh perspectives\, and 24-plus hours of programming designed to make you think differently and work smarter. Plus gourmet food\, bottomless barista-brewed coffee and those signature SOS experiences you won’t find anywhere else.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/state-of-social-26/
LOCATION:Optus Stadium\, 333 Victoria Park Drive\, Burswood\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260825T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260329T063826Z
CREATED:20260329T063826Z
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SUMMARY:Government Innovation Showcase Western Australia 2026
DESCRIPTION:Driving Whole-of-Government Innovation Across Western Australia \nAs Western Australia faces increasing economic pressures\, growing public expectations\, and the rapid pace of digital change\, the need for connected\, future-focused government has never been greater. In 2026\, the public sector must deliver not only smarter services\, but also stronger cross-agency collaboration\, streamlined processes\, and data-led decision-making. \nBuilding on the momentum of 2025\, where digital identity\, inclusion\, accessibility\, and connectivity for regional and rural communities emerged as top priorities\, the 2026 Government Innovation Showcase WA will bring together leaders from across departments to explore the strategies\, technologies\, and leadership approaches driving the next phase of transformation. \nAligned with the next chapter of the Western Australian Digital Strategy\, the Showcase will address practical ways to overcome persistent barriers such as policy bottlenecks\, legacy systems\, and funding constraints\, while unlocking innovation through shared vision\, modern digital capabilities\, and bold leadership. \nJoin us in July 2026 as part of Government Innovation Week Western Australia to help shape a more connected\, inclusive\, and innovative future for the state — where collaboration is essential and transformation is a shared mission.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/government-innovation-showcase-western-australia-2026/
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:20260825T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260825T103000
DTSTAMP:20260814T021757Z
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SUMMARY:CSIRO x BHP - Measuring Nature Outcomes 2026
DESCRIPTION:Unlocking valuable global data for monitoring practices associated with responsible land management \nOver the past decade awareness has grown that organisations must better understand\, manage and report their interactions with nature. While significant progress has been made in developing nature-related reporting frameworks and standards\, a persistent challenge remains: how can organisations use readily available\, open access nature-related data to evaluate outcomes of land management activities in a transparent\, consistent and robust manner? CSIRO and BHP invite you to attend an upcoming webinar exploring our development of a practical and transparent approach to addressing this challenge. \nThe webinar will showcase recent research conducted by CSIRO in collaboration with BHP to advance natural capital measurement\, management and reporting through the development of practical methods. These methods can be applied consistently across industries\, ecosystems and geographies.\nParticipants will hear how the project team have systematically reviewed readily available\, open access global data to assess its use for nature related monitoring and have worked to: \n\ndevelop benchmarks for over 60 variables relevant to terrestrial ecosystem functional groups globally\, providing 2020 baselines for ongoing assessment and monitoring\,\nmap how these variables relate to ecosystem condition typology recommended by SEEA EA\,\ndevelop a Quality Hectare (Qha) index to support the monitoring and assessment of responsible land management practices across geographies and jurisdictions\, and\nrecommend future directions to support broader uptake by industry.\n\nThe webinar is intended to support industry\, regulators\, environmental bodies and the finance sector. It will explore how organisations can use readily available environmental datasets to support the tracking of stewardship outcomes over time in a transparent and globally consistent manner.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-x-bhp-measuring-nature-outcomes-2026/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260725T065307Z
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SUMMARY:Women Advancing Minerals Research Event
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker: Michelle Carey\, Chief\, Digital and Orebody Knowledge | IMDEX\nWith over 25 years’ experience in the mining industry\, Michelle Carey brings deep domain expertise in geoscience and mining technology to her role as Chief Digital and Orebody Knowledge Officer at IMDEX. Her career spans more than a decade in technical and management roles at tier-one mining companies\, followed by 15 years driving innovation in mining technology. \nAt IMDEX\, Michelle leads the company’s digital transformation strategy and the newly formed Digital Business Unit\, which focuses on software development\, data science\, and AI integration. She is responsible for progressing IMDEX’s technology roadmap\, positioning the company at the forefront of real-time decision-making and data-driven innovation in mining. \nMichelle holds a PhD in Geochemistry from Monash University. She is a member of the INSEAD Alumni Association and is a member of the Investment Committee for RFC Ambrian’s Decarbonisation Technology Fund.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/women-advancing-minerals-research-event/
LOCATION:ECU Perth City\, 491 Wellington Street\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T133000
DTSTAMP:20260805T040626Z
CREATED:20260805T040626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T040626Z
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SUMMARY:CSIRO - From promise to practice: the future of AI adoption
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare is leading the way in AI adoption. Discover what every industry can learn from the challenges\, successes and lessons emerging on the front line of implementation.\nArtificial intelligence is advancing rapidly\, but for many organisations the biggest challenge remains the same: turning promising tools into real-world outcomes. \nHealthcare offers a unique window into the future of AI adoption. As one of the most complex and heavily regulated sectors\, it is testing how AI can be integrated into everyday workflows while meeting high standards for safety\, trust and performance. \nJoin CSIRO Conversations as we bring together leading experts to examine what healthcare reveals about the future of AI across industry and government. \nThrough expert discussion and real-world case studies\, we’ll explore how organisations are moving beyond proof-of-concept\, the barriers that continue to limit adoption\, and the practical steps required to scale AI responsibly. \nDial in to: \n\nHear real examples of AI implementation\, including lessons from projects that didn’t go to plan.\nUnderstand what it takes to move AI from experimentation to deployment.\nLearn how leading organisations are addressing governance\, interoperability and trust.\nExplore the emerging AI trends likely to shape the future of industries\, services and economies.\nGain practical insights to support strategic planning\, investment and innovation decisions.\n\nHost and panel moderator:\nDavid Hansen\, CEO and Research Director of the Australian e-Health Research Centre at CSIRO
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/csiro-from-promise-to-practice-the-future-of-ai-adoption/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260728T003602Z
CREATED:20260728T003602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T003602Z
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SUMMARY:DEADLINE: Meshpoints AI & Society Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Meshpoints AI & Society Challenge seeks collaborative initiatives that strengthen AI capability\, expand access to emerging technologies\, and create more inclusive pathways for Western Australians to participate in and shape an AI-enabled future\, regardless of sector\, stage or postcode.\nProjects may focus on education\, entrepreneurship\, community participation\, technology access\, industry collaboration or new approaches that build capability across WA’s innovation ecosystem. \nLearn more and apply here. EOIs Close 27 August
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/deadline-meshpoints-ai-society-challenge/
LOCATION:Apply online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Funding
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