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HARVEST Agtech Innovation Showcase & Pitch Night

Discover the latest cutting-edge businesses revolutionizing the Agtech industry at this exciting expo-style networking event. Start-ups and SMEs will showcase their innovations and pitch for investment opportunities.

These innovative businesses have all participated in our renowned HARVEST Agtech Accelerator program, a hub for the best Agtech talent in Western Australia.

Don’t miss out on an evening filled with inspiring ideas, insightful pitches, and endless possibilities. Canapes and drinks will be provided to fuel your networking adventures!

Thursday, August 17, 2023
5pm to 7pm
Members Lounge, Royal Agricultural Society of WA, Claremont Showgrounds

REGISTER: https://events.humanitix.com/harvest-agtech-innovation-showcase-and-pitch-night

Supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development (DPIRD), CSBP, AgriFutures Australia, Wrays | Intellectual Property, Wheatbelt Development Commission, and the Royal Agricultural Society of WA, this event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for networking and collaboration!

FFS Research Showcase 2023

Discover the latest breakthroughs in research and learn about the innovative tools and collaborative processes that are helping to propel Australia’s agrifood sector into the future.

Join Future Food Systems (FFS) for our third Research Showcase. Hear from FFS Program Leads, Project Leaders and PhD students on their groundbreaking findings with an emphasis on showcasing collaborations to advance smart, sustainable food-system solutions.

The Research Showcase will cover milestones and expected/final outcomes from a selection of FFS projects under each of the key research program areas, including a focus on:

Developing and supporting collaboration between government and the agrifood industry to advance value creation
Developing new equipment, tools, technologies and systems in protected cropping
Developing and increasing Australia’s value-adding capability

The final agenda and speakers will be available in June 2023.

Industry Forum: Paving the way for the next generation of WA agriculture

The University of Western Australia’s Institute of Agriculture invites all to attend its 17th-annual Industry Forum on 19 July.

How do we engage and empower the next generation of farmers, researchers and industry leaders to realise this aspiration?

The UWA Institute of Agriculture warmly invites all interested members of the public to explore the topic ‘Paving the way for the next generation of WA agriculture’ at its 17th-annual Industry Forum on Wednesday, 19 July at The University Club of WA Ground Floor Auditorium. This event will feature a lively discussion between agriculture industry leaders and analysts, innovative researchers and working farmers. Following formal presentations, all attendees are invited to join us for a fully-catered networking sundowner.

The 2023 Industry Forum will be opened by the Hon. Jackie Jarvis MLC, Minister for Agriculture and Food; Forestry; Small Business. Master of Ceremonies to be led by InterGrain Chief Executive Officer Tresslyn Walmsley.

Keynote speaker: Trevor Whittington – WAFarmers Chief Executive Officer
Dr Fiona Dempster – Farmer and Deputy Director of UWA Centre for Agricultural Economics & Development
Sally Panizza – Director, Agricultural Education, Department of Education
Ben MacNamara – CBH Group Chief Executive Officer
Nick Eyres – Agronomist, project manager and RnD coordinator
Georgia Pugh – neXtgen Agri consultant from Narrikup farming family

Goldfields – Esperance Major Projects 2023

Exploring major projects, economic growth, investments, development in the Goldfields-Esperance region

Informa Australia is delighted to announce the Goldfields Esperance Major Projects Conference held 19-20 September at the Hyatt Regency Perth.

The Goldfields-Esperance region is thriving and has the potential for greater opportunities, particularly with the current and growing major projects pipeline, government investments and initiatives to ensure economic growth, stability and the future of the region. Goldfields Esperance Major Projects Conference will bring together government representatives, executives, developers, investors and key stakeholders to discuss ongoing investments and initiatives to transform the thriving region.

Key topics to be covered in 2023:

Current outlook for the Goldfields-Esperance region
Government initiatives
The importance of new development & economic growth in the Goldfields-Esperance region
Strategic development, investments and emerging industries driving economic growth
Clean Energy – Transition, carbon neutral, decarbonisation, renewables & hydrogen
Update on the latest major projects – Mining, Exploration, Transport, Renewable energy
Native title, community & stakeholder engagement
Managing and stimulating economic opportunity & growth

Kwinana Major Projects Conference 2023

Accelerating decarbonisation by developing clean energy supply chains & critical mineral manufacturing in the region

The Kwinana Major Projects Conference will be exploring investment opportunities, major projects, and economic growth in the Kwinana region.

The event will be held at the Esplanade Hotel Fremantle by Rydges and bring the regions senior industry, investors, businesses, community, and government representatives together for this unique networking and shared learning opportunity. Providing the perfect opportunity to hear about major project and development updates & emerging project briefs.

Key topics to be discussed include:

Kwinana’s role in achieving net zero by 2050
Accelerating decarbonisation by developing clean energy supply chains & critical mineral manufacturing in the region
The Kwinana Strategic Industrial Area (SIA) – A Vision for the future
Decarbonising Kwinana – A collective exercise
Developing Lithium Valley, WA to facilitating and enabling the development of secondary and tertiary processing of lithium and critical raw materials
Freight & Logistics – Updates on Westport & Fremantle Port
The new Safeguard Mechanism – What does it means for Kwinana industry?
The new $750 million Resources Community Investment Initiative in WA
Case studies from companies accelerating decarbonisation by driving domestic value-add manufacturing, refining production and processing in the region
West Australia’s future as a part of the global battery value chain
Strategic development and emerging industries driving economic growth
Plans for new Kwinana Energy Transformation Hub (KETH)
Growth of offshore wind– how this green energy can be used to decarbonise industrial operations in Kwinana
A look at the planned defence infrastructure spend in the region
Setting up a Renewable Industry Precinct (REIP) in Kwinana – what’s involved, and what are we seeing across Australia
Skilling and training for a rapidly developing region

Investment Opportunities in Agrifood Value Add

Value-adding by transforming agricultural produce into consumer packaged food is a key industry for Australia – one with tremendous growth potential. At present, food and beverage value-adding is a major contributor to the Australian economy, providing more than 247 000 jobs and generating more than $29.1 billion in export value.

As global demand continues to rise for quality food and beverage, fresh and packaged, more businesses are adopting new technologies to get scale, create and capture more value, and position themselves to harvest for returns. Western Australia is well placed to be the epicenter of this burgeoning growth, with a reputation for being clean and green, strong international ties, and innovations in freight and logistics.

So, how do we get to share in this value, assess the best investment opportunities, and know what markets to engage with where consumers are happy to pay a premium?

This exciting half-day masterclass is kindly hosted by Commonwealth Bank, in partnership with Perth Angels. It is also the launch of the ScaleUP WA program bringing together innovative agrifood business ventures, leading practitioners and industry stakeholders, the event aims to cover 3 parts to include Tech and the Terms, the Transformation Opportunity and the Investment Opportunity.

Join our special guests who will deliver keynotes followed by insightful panel discussions with Q&A highlighting key issues, considerations, and best practice for investing in these businesses who are creating and capturing real value. Meet delegates of the 2023 ScaleUP WA cohort as well as former participants transforming industries, as well as active and aspiring investors, and key representatives from government and corporates.

This event is free. Registration is essential.

FFS / FIPWA Masterclass

Join Future Food Systems (FFS) and program partners as we bring you the first edition of our Masterclass series at the state-of-the-art Food Innovation Precinct Western Australia (FIPWA), located in Stake Hill.

Designed to educate, inform and ignite collaborative and innovative thinking amongst agrifood industry stakeholders, the Masterclass series will focus on a number of trends, game-changing research, latest technologies and tackle a number of topical matters affecting Australia’s agrifood sector. Delivered by field specialists in research and industry, this educational series will arm participants with the knowledge, tools and connections to help propel their business forward and become adaptable in a constantly changing environment.

This Session

Our first Masterclass will focus on Clusters and the importance of collaboration to help solve challenges and how combining efforts can spark innovation, leading to the development of new products, along with playing a key role in creating healthy competition and progressing Australia’s agrifood sector.

Discover the benefits of research, government and industry working together. Hear from experts in clustering, learn from real-world examples and how facilities such as FIPWA provide a platform for collaboration.

If you are an SME within Australia’s agrifood sector looking to advance your business then this series is a must for you.

Workshop

This Masterclass session will be followed by an in-person workshop on (date TBA), to enhance participants’ skills and provide group / one-to-one training to further boost their collaborative mindset.

Consumer biometrics in food & beverage marketing at FIPWA

Join Dr Chris Vas at the very first Technology Tuesday event free onsite at FIPWA with an interactive demonstration of consumer biometrics!

Dr Billy Sung and Stephen Gilmour will provide an overview of the market research capabilities of Metrix Consulting, specifically its innovative consumer biometric research capability.

The workshop will outline the different applications of consumer biometrics and neuroscience in food and food marketing research and will include a LIVE interactive demonstration covering the use of facial expression, eye tracking and brainwave in testing concepts, labelling and sensory attributes, packaging and much more!

Dr Billy Sung is the Head of Neuromarketing at Metrix Consulting and a Professor of Consumer Psychology and Neuroscience at the School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University. He specialises in consumer research, neuromarketing and consumer biometrics, consulting for many local, international, and multinational industry partners.

Stephen Gilmour is Senior Business Director at Metrix Consulting, with a 33-year career in Market Research – spanning CEO and directorial roles both agency and client-side across Australia and the UK. Stephen worked with numerous FMCG brands in Sydney during his six-year tenure between 2011 and 2017 – clients included Nivea, Unicharm and Nudie.

Entry is free but registrations are compulsory.

Finger food and refreshments will be provided.

DEADLINE: Agristart Harvest Program

The opportunity is available to startups, SMEs, farmers or researchers working on innovative initiatives relevant to the agricultural sector. Applications are welcome from businesses in an early-stage startup phase, to small to medium enterprises.

Are you an agtech startup?

A farmer who has developed new technology?

A researcher looking to commercialise your innovation?

Or a business looking to apply their technology in the agricultural sector?

The program, valued at over $10,000, is free to successful applicants. Participants will benefit from a two-day business boot camp. They will have access to masterclasses and webinars led by expert facilitators. The program also offers two field trips along with showcases and pitch events.

All participants in the program are given the opportunity for selection in a Singapore exchange program.

HARVEST is designed to help participants accelerate the commercialisation of their innovation. They benefit from connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and growing their industry networks.

Over the six years that HARVEST has run, it has supported over 70 businesses.

Innovation Challenge: Waste Water for Breweries & Wineries

Have you got ideas for addressing waste water challenges?

Keen to connect with south west breweries and wineries?

Join us on the 4th November for an exciting innovation challenge in the beautiful Margaret River region, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to help solve waste water challenges that are impacting on the sustainability of south west wineries and breweries.

What’s involved?

This innovation challenge will bring together breweries, wineries, researchers, government, startups and relevant service providers to develop ideas for potential solutions that can then be taken through to commercialisation.

The event will include guest speakers from wineries, breweries, service providers and regulators to provide details on the problem and gaps in the market. Participants will work in teams to develop new ideas using a facilitated design thinking process. Subject matter experts will be on hand to guide teams and provide feedback on new ideas. Follow up mentoring will be provided to take selected ideas through to potential commercialisation.

A networking sundowner will follow at CBCo Brewery (fmr Colonial Brewery) with investors and key stakeholders.

Who should attend?

Researchers focused on waste water management
Startups developing new innovations for waste water
Service providers to wineries and breweries
Winery and brewery owners or managers
Government bodies supporting waste water management and beverage production

Prep required: A more detailed problem statement and optional reading will be sent prior to the event. Just bring an open, collaborative and creative mind on the day!