Innovative engineering in practice across health and energy
Engineers Australia 77 St Georges Terrace, Perth“Solving the wicked problem of the gap from research to translation”- Dr. Noel Chambers, CEO, National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation
QEII Medical Centre Verdun Street, Nedlands
Week of Events
GRDC Grains Research Update – Perth
GRDC Grains Research Update – Perth
A two-day program showcasing the latest research, technology, market development and innovations to improve the productivity and profitability of the WA grains industry. The 2026 Perth Update will be held on 16 and 17 February at Optus Stadium. The Grains Research Updates are a premier event in the WA grains industry calendar, with around 750 […]
Emergence 2026 Investment Conference [online]
Emergence 2026 Investment Conference [online]
Emergence is a flagship annual conference, bringing together the largest gathering of investors and high-growth companies, exploring impactful themes that resonate with investors, Family Offices, Fund Managers and growth-oriented companies. In 2026, Emergence events will unite over 2,000 high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors from across the ASEAN and UK regions, all seeking access […]
Business News 2026 Leaders Summit
Building on the success of our renowned Business News Success and Leadership series, the Leaders Summit is designed for senior executives, entrepreneurs, and prominent decision-makers. This premier event will explore the critical challenges, emerging trends, and new opportunities shaping Western Australia’s business landscape. Running as a half-day event, the summit begins with breakfast, followed by […]
Innovative engineering in practice across health and energy
This full-day event showcases how innovative engineering is being applied across diverse sectors, from healthcare and advanced manufacturing to energy infrastructure. The morning sessions focus on bioengineering, highlighting the critical role biomedical and clinical engineers play in patient care within Western Australia’s public health system. Through real-world case studies, presenters will demonstrate how advanced design, […]
METS Space Cluster
Join Austmine and AROSE for the next meeting of the METS Space Cluster Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 | 1pm - 2pm AEDT This Cluster brings together professionals from Space/ METS and Mining to connect, share knowledge and insights and identify pathways for future collaboration.
“Solving the wicked problem of the gap from research to translation”- Dr. Noel Chambers, CEO, National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation
Learn about NFMRI’s strategy, grants and processes. With a focus on supporting translation across the ‘valley of death’, NFMRI CEO, Dr. Noel Chambers will explain how research applicants can increase their chances of success when applying for NFMRI support. This is an interactive presentation which explores current philanthropic giving/culture and expectations. It will address early […]
Emergence 2026: Life Science Sydney Investor Day [online]
Life Sciences & MedTech Investor Focus Day 1 is designed exclusively for investors seeking access to the next wave of medical technologies, biotechnologies, and pharmaceuticals that are shaping global healthcare. MedTech innovation Biotechnology breakthroughs Pharmaceuticals & drug discovery Digital health & AI in healthcare Advanced diagnostics Online registration is available via the CapitalHQ platform: Livestreams […]
DEADLINE: Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship Program
Women in STEM and Entrepreneurship grants encourage participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics leading to STEM education and careers. What do you get? Grants between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 for projects that increase women’s and girls’ participation in STEM and entrepreneurship. Who is this for? Australian businesses, publicly funded research organisations, […]
DEADLINE: iPREP 2026 Round 1 – Student EOIs
Gain hands-on experience in an industry setting, giving you the ability to apply theory and skills to thrive in a practical research environment. Benefits: An industry placement working in a team on a defined project A scholarship package (subject to university approval and eligibility conditions) Weekly mentoring tailored to project and team specifics Weekly training […]
National Industry PhD Information Session
Curtin University is hosting a National Industry PhD Information Session for industry partners, researchers and organisations interested in innovation, R&D and workforce development. The National Industry PhD Program brings universities and businesses together to co-design research that tackles real-world challenges, embeds PhD candidates across both environments, and translates research into practical outcomes. The session will […]
Aeroecology: challenges, opportunities and its societal relevance
University of Amsterdam Professor Judy Shamoun-Baranes shares insights from her study of Aeoecology and its relevance in society. The first event as part of the Murdoch University HBI Visiting Scholar Lecture Series Through several examples of long term collaboration and societal engagement, Judy will demonstrate how they have used aeroecological research to sup-port aviation safety, […]
Fields & Fortunes- Regional Business Forum 2026
The Fields and Fortunes Regional Business Forum 2026 is a one-day event bringing together business owners, leaders, innovators and changemakers from across the Great Southern to connect, learn and explore how technology is shaping the next chapter of regional business. With a strong focus on practical innovation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, this forum is […]
WA RNA Salon Seminar & Networking Event
Join for the first Seminar & networking event for 2026. Guest speaker, Dr Selene Fernandez Valverde joins from Sydney. Dr Fernandez is a genomic scientist and bioinformatician at the UNSW RNA Institute and School of Biotechnology and Biomecular Sciences where she leads the RegRNALab. Her research focuses on non-coding RNAs and their role in the […]
Perth Landing Pad: Virtual Information Session
The Perth Landing Pad program is open year-round to companies from around the world, including startups, established businesses, SMEs and scale-ups. It is well suited to high-growth companies looking to expand into the APAC region, as well as SMEs seeking to enter and grow within the Australian market. In this online information session we will […]
CORE Connect – February
Build It or Kill It is a CORE Connect event designed to help founders, operators and industry partners sense-check real ideas before investing more time, money or energy. A small number of participants will put forward an idea they are genuinely unsure about, and the room will work through it together — pressure-testing assumptions from […]
Seminar #1: The “stupid” decisions guaranteed to kill your startup
Join us for this brutally honest, highly practical webinar built around real world case studies of founders who did everything they thought was right… and still walked away with scars, sunk costs, and very expensive lessons. This is your chance to learn from their stories so you don’t repeat the same errors. Guess what? You’re […]

