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DEADLINE: Meshpoints Promotions & Storytelling Challenge

Meshpoints’s first Challenge of 2026 invites not-for-profit organisations to propose initiatives that lift the visibility, confidence and credibility of WA’s innovation ecosystem, locally, nationally and internationally.

It is inviting ecosystem-led solutions that elevate WA’s innovation stories, strengthen confidence in local capability, and position Western Australia as a place where ideas can be tested, scaled and celebrated.

Constellations Convergence 2026

Constellations Convergence is a one-day, not for profit gathering exploring how purpose, impact and possibility can reshape the way we work, leave and lead. 

Through bold ideas, honest storytelling and surprising collaborations, constellations showcases voices fro across diverse orbits of influence from artists and athletes, scientists and technologists, advocates and entrepreneurs each sharing real experiences of transformation and purpose.

Learn more and register

KA-BLUEY – Tales of an explosive success story

Join CERI for an exclusive webinar with Kate O’Connor, the strategic mind behind Bluey’s meteoric growth, from beloved Aussie icon to a $4B global brand.

Learn how she built Bluey into what it is today, as the strategic backbone of the brand for six years. Find out how she created optimal value, how she knew when to say yes and when to say no, forged beneficial partnerships that many saw as impossible and was forward-thinking enough to spot the opportunities of a lifetime.

How does this relate to a startup in WA? Kate knows how to see all that is possible and build from there. After founding Magic Sprinkle in 2025, Kate has worked with a range of clients in a range of industries and stages of growth. This is your chance to learn from an expert on everything brand and commercial strategy. Learn how to find and navigate golden opportunities, utilise your IP and transform a good brand into an exceptional one.

AI Innovation Summit Australia-India

The AI Innovation Summit Australia-India returns for its second edition, building on the inaugural event held in August 2023. This summit is part of the International AI Innovation Summits Series, run by Innovation Australia in Perth, and marks the eighth event in the series. 

Rather than focusing only on AI technology itself, this event is about bringing people together, founders, business leaders, researchers, policymakers, and innovators from Australia and India, to share ideas, build relationships, and explore practical collaboration.

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 share insights into what the program offers and how it supports international businesses on their expansion journey.

Spacecubed Breakfast Club, February 2026

Start your year with great coffee, meaningful conversations and new connections at our first Spacecubed Breakfast Club for 2026 – Valentines Day edition!

Join on Tuesday 10 February at FLUX, powered by Spacecubed, for a relaxed morning catch-up bringing together founders, freelancers, operators and teams from across our community. Whether you’re reconnecting after the break or meeting new faces for the first time, this is the perfect way to ease into the year ahead.

Come along to share what you’re working on, swap ideas, and build relationships, all over breakfast in one of Perth’s most dynamic coworking spaces.

GreenTech Hub Summer Sundowner

Since its launch in August 2025, the WA GreenTech Hub has been driving innovation, building connections and supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future for Western Australia.

Now, let’s take some time to celebrate! Come and join us on Wednesday 25 February from 4 to 7 PM for a relaxed late-afternoon sundowner where we’ll celebrate our achievements, share what’s next in energy transitions and bring together stakeholders, industry partners and the wider community, while enjoying drinks, light refreshments and lively conversations in a welcoming and informal setting.

Don’t miss out, this is your chance to connect, reflect and imagine the future together!

We’re looking forward to having you there!

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/greentech-summer-sundowner

Perth City Founders Walk – February 2026

Walk. Talk. Connect.  Join the Perth City Founders Walk and meet entrepreneurs, startup & scale-up founders, innovators and business leaders. 5km networking walk through the CBD & riverfront. Starting February 6th 2026 – Every Friday After, 3pm–4pm. $20 registration fee

Freo Founders Sundowner @ National Hotel Rooftop Bar

This is a catchup for startup and tech founders who are keen to shoot the breeze with other founders whilst enjoying a drink and taking in the ambience of Fremantle. 

This is a casual event with no agenda but with a mission to inspire and help founders grow their businesses by sharing successes, failures and a few laughs.

The group is open to startup founders and founders who have been there and done that, as well as those just starting out and looking for a group to learn from and vent with.