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SUMMARY:Space as a Laboratory for Australian Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Engineers are trained to see constraints as problems to be solved. In space\, those constraints include radiation\, isolation\, distance\, microgravity and extreme environments. Hear from Australian astronaut and 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg on how these same challenges can be powerful opportunities for discovery\, innovation and technological advancement. \nKatherine will showcase how the unique conditions of space are a laboratory unlike any other. She will highlight how space-based experimentation is advancing fields including radiation science\, advanced materials\, biomedical engineering\, automation\, remote operations\, quantum technologies\, manufacturing and critical minerals processing. These insights are helping researchers and engineers better understand complex systems\, develop new technologies and test ideas that would be difficult or impossible to explore on Earth. \nFor Australia’s engineering community\, the implications are significant. As access to space-based research and manufacturing expands\, engineers will play a critical role in translating discoveries into real-world products\, infrastructure\, services\, and industries.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/space-as-a-laboratory-for-australian-innovation/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261020T140000
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SUMMARY:Microplastics: from detection to circular solutions
DESCRIPTION:Microplastics are increasingly being detected across water\, wastewater\, soil\, food and the broader environment\, creating growing challenges for researchers\, regulators\, industry and engineers.\nThis webinar brings together several Australian experts to examine the issue from multiple perspectives\, from understanding where microplastics come from and how they are managed internationally\, through to the challenges of reliably detecting and measuring them\, emerging evidence around chemicals and human health\, and engineering approaches for their treatment and removal. \nThe session will provide a practical\, multidisciplinary overview of the current state of microplastics knowledge and the areas in which further research\, standardisation and engineering solutions are still required.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/microplastics-from-detection-to-circular-solutions/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261021T193000
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SUMMARY:Accountability and influence in an era of emerging technologies
DESCRIPTION:Engineering decisions increasingly shape society through artificial intelligence\, automation\, advanced analytics\, autonomous systems\, biotechnology\, digital twins\, smart infrastructure\, and other emerging technologies.\nWhile these technologies offer significant benefits\, they also raise complex ethical questions about accountability\, safety\, transparency\, fairness\, sustainability\, and public trust. \nThis workshop will provide participants with practical tools to navigate ethical dilemmas\, understand their professional responsibilities\, and strengthen their ability to influence ethical outcomes within organisations and projects.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/accountability-and-influence-in-an-era-of-emerging-technologies/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261022T113000
DTSTAMP:20261009T101355Z
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SUMMARY:[Engineers Australia Webinar] Perception and localisation for space robots
DESCRIPTION:Operating robotic systems on the Moon and Mars presents engineering challenges unlike anywhere on Earth.\nWithout GPS\, reliable communications\, or predictable environmental conditions\, space robots must independently understand their surroundings\, determine their location\, and safely navigate complex terrain while operating in high-risk environments where failure is not an option. \nThis webinar explores how researchers at QUT’s Centre for Robotics are advancing perception\, localisation\, and autonomous navigation technologies for the next generation of planetary exploration missions. Drawing on work supporting Roo-ver\, Australia’s first lunar rover\, attendees will learn how engineers are tackling the challenges of GPS-denied navigation\, terrain assessment\, sensor integration\, and decision-making in extreme environments. \nThe session will also showcase the role of advanced robotics\, artificial intelligence\, and real-world testing environments in developing systems capable of operating beyond Earth. Through insights from QUT’s state-of-the-art lunar testbed\, Yandiwanba\, attendees will gain an understanding of how emerging technologies are being tested and validated before deployment in mission-critical applications. \nWhether your interest lies in robotics\, autonomous systems\, AI\, defence\, mining\, infrastructure\, or the future of space exploration\, this webinar will provide practical insights into the engineering innovations shaping the next frontier of autonomous operations.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/engineers-australia-webibar-perception-and-localisation-for-space-robots/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T113000
DTSTAMP:20261011T095355Z
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SUMMARY:AI in Australia's interests: AI and the future of engineering
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping engineering practice\, infrastructure\, workforce capability\, education and national productivity. \nAs 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. \nTo help engineers navigate this changing landscape\, Engineers Australia is launching AI in Australia’s Interests: AI and the Future of Engineering\, a national thought leadership and member engagement series exploring the implications of AI for the profession and Australia’s future. \nThis launch event will bring together engineering leaders\, practitioners\, researchers and thought leaders to discuss Australia’s AI agenda\, emerging opportunities and challenges\, and the role engineers will play in shaping an AI-enabled future.\nRather than focusing solely on AI tools and applications\, this session will explore the broader questions facing the profession\, including workforce capability\, professional responsibility\, infrastructure\, education\, sovereign capability and national competitiveness. Participants will hear diverse perspectives\, contribute their own views\, and help shape an ongoing conversation about how engineers can respond to and lead through this period of technological change. This event also introduces the broader AI in Australia’s Interests series\, which will continue throughout 2026 and 2027.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-in-australias-interests-ai-and-the-future-of-engineering/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261028T180000
DTSTAMP:20261010T082519Z
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SUMMARY:Spinifex Brewing Co & SIFT [Engineers Australia Tour]
DESCRIPTION:Join Engineers Australia for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Spinifex Brewing Co. This technical site visit will provide insight into the engineering behind modern brewing operations\, from grain handling and processing through to fermentation\, packaging\, kegging and canning.  \nThe experience will include a guided tour through both Sustainable Innovative Food Technologies (SIFT) and Spinifex Brewing\, offering members a unique opportunity to see advanced manufacturing\, processing and operational systems in action. A highlight of the tour will be an Australian-first wastewater treatment trial delivered in partnership with HydroLeap. The innovative three-tank hydrolysis system is designed to remove organic matter from wastewater\, demonstrating how engineering innovation can improve environmental outcomes and support more sustainable manufacturing practices. This event will be of particular interest to engineers working in manufacturing\, process engineering\, environmental engineering\, water management and sustainability. \nFollowing the tour\, attendees will have the opportunity to continue the conversation over food and refreshments at Groundswell\, providing a relaxed setting for networking with fellow members and industry professionals.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/spinifex-brewing-co-sift-engineers-australia-tour/
LOCATION:37 Dollyup Street\, Nambeelup\, WA\, 6181
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261029T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261029T163000
DTSTAMP:20260920T060926Z
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SUMMARY:Medical devices: from concept to clinical translation #3
DESCRIPTION:The journey from a clinical idea to a medical device that improves patient outcomes is complex\, multidisciplinary\, and highly regulated. Topics will include identifying unmet clinical needs\, translating ideas into practical engineering solutions\, design and prototyping\, regulatory and quality requirements\, clinical evidence generation\, commercialisation strategies\, market access\, and the challenges of achieving successful clinical adoption. \nDrawing on real-world case studies and industry experience\, the series will offer practical insights into the technical\, regulatory\, commercial\, and clinical considerations that influence the success of medical technologies. Designed for biomedical engineers\, researchers\, clinicians\, innovators\, students\, and medical device professionals\, the program aims to bridge the gap between engineering innovation and healthcare impact. \nSession 3 with Oveis Pourmehran – Senior Research Fellow\, Adelaide University
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/medical-devices-from-concept-to-clinical-translation-3/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261103T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261103T183000
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SUMMARY:Australian Maritime Regulatory Environment
DESCRIPTION:Australia’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. \nThis presentation provides an introduction to Australia’s maritime regulatory framework and the key stakeholders that contribute to vessel compliance and safety. Participants will explore the role of International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) members\, gain an understanding of the regulatory pathways available to new shipbuilding programs\, and examine how systems engineering principles support requirements management\, verification and compliance activities. \nThrough practical examples\, attendees will see how regulatory requirements are translated into engineering processes across the shipbuilding lifecycle and how systems engineering contributes to successful project delivery.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/australian-maritime-regulatory-environment/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261124T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20261124T193000
DTSTAMP:20260920T061717Z
CREATED:20260920T061717Z
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SUMMARY:Climate informed energy demand modelling for regional communities
DESCRIPTION:Energy systems operating in regional and remote environments are increasingly affected by rising temperatures\, changing weather patterns and evolving customer energy consumption behaviours. These factors are introducing new challenges for engineers responsible for planning\, forecasting and maintaining reliable electricity networks.\nThis presentation will explore how climate-informed demand and energy forecasting methods can be used to improve planning under uncertain future conditions. Attendees will gain insight into scenario-based forecasting approaches\, the incorporation of climate variables into demand models\, and the role of uncertainty analysis in supporting engineering decision-making. \nDrawing on practical experience from regional Western Australian power systems\, the session will highlight challenges\, lessons learned and considerations for engineers seeking to strengthen system resilience and support long-term climate adaptation planning.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/climate-informed-energy-demand-modelling-for-regional-communities/
LOCATION:Engineers Australia\, 77 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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