​If you're into building products or inventing or solving big problems with technology, this is for you to find your people. Visitors to Perth for West Tech Fest are especially welcome. ​You could be building a SaaS, an AI app, a robot, a social network, solving waste or mixing electronics with nature. You could be […]

The AARP are delighted to bring back the Global Robotics and Automation Showcase for the second year, at the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct. Hosted as a satellite event as part of West Tech Fest 2025, this is an AARP-ORTUNITY not to be missed. More details to come.

What is the future of WA? Will we buy-in to the bold ideas or stick with the status quo? Will we take the leap and back the forward-thinking visionaries daring enough to reshape our future? Step into a showcase of what’s possible, where breakthrough ideas and deep tech collide to diversify and transform the Western […]

West Tech Fest delegates are offered an exclusive opportunity to tour the newly established WASSEC facilities. WASSEC is dedicated to engaging participants in immersive learning experiences related to space science, STEM and cybersecurity. The centre features a simulated Mars surface, Mission Control, STEM labs and dedicated cybersecurity spaces

In this panel discussion, experts from diverse corners of the research ecosystem will discuss how AI is accelerating innovation, the opportunities and challenges it presents, and what this means for trust in science. Dr Stefan Harrer (Data61, CSIRO) connects safe and trustworthy AI systems with human decision-makers in health, biotech and pharma. Professor Karin Verspoor […]

Future in Question is a live, unscripted conversation where two seasoned technologists cut through the noise to unpack what’s really at stake. No hype, no fluff — just sharp insights, big questions, and honest takes on the future of AI. Expect a mix of deep technical context, accessible discussion, and audience Q&A, followed by networking with […]

Your West Tech Fest warm-up: coffee, conversation, and connection. ​Kick off your Wednesday with Airtree over coffee, croissants and great conversation before Freo Startup Fest gets underway. ​Join Dan Coughlan (Principal) and Caitlin Evans (Head of Programs and Community) for a relaxed morning meetup bringing together founders and future founders from across WA’s startup community. […]

In an age where AI can fake almost anything — from voices to “breaking news” — and trust online is collapsing, the Quantum Internet promises something revolutionary: a network of proof, where authenticity and identity are guaranteed by the laws of physics, not algorithms or corporations. The Quantum Internet Summit – Perth 2025 organised by […]

Automation Unlocked: Tech Solutions for Modern Accountants Join Personr and Sustainable Edge Accounting & Advisory for an exclusive event on how technology is transforming compliance and helping accountants prepare for Australia’s Tranche Two AML/CTF reforms. Featuring a panel discussion and networking session, this event will spotlight Personr’s WA-built innovation, a solution redefining how accounting and […]

The objective of this grant opportunity is to provide grants of financial assistance to support Australian medical research and medical innovation projects that use novel methods to harness multiple existing data infrastructure types in developing and implementing new approaches for addressing an unmet medical need. Research proposals should incorporate: new linkage and/or use of data […]

the AI Disrupt Summit, a new, hands-on event shaping the future of technology in Western Australia. ​Taking place on December 13th, 2025, at Curtin University as part of West Tech Fest, this one-day summit will bring together over 200 AI engineers, researchers, founders, and investors who are actively building the next generation of AI solutions. Key sponsors: Bloom (afternoon tea sponsor) Curtin […]