Ocean – WA Innovation Calendar

Society for Underwater Technology April ETM

“Beneath the Surface: Uncovering Maritime Mysteries Through Underwater Technology”

The SUT April ETM will showcase how advancements in underwater technology are redefining maritime archaeological research and underwater exploration.

Highlighting the intersection between engineering, science, archaeology and underwater exploration, this event will demonstrate how technological innovations are progressing investigations of our submerged cultural heritage, support more engaging communication to the public and how these methods can translate into broader industry applications.

Learn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/april-evening-technical-meeting-tickets-1983737789128

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!

Our Ocean, Our Future: A Conversation with Mr Peter Thomson, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean

The UWA Oceans Institute is pleased to welcome Mr Peter Thomson, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, for a public address on the ‘Oceans health and what we are trying to do to fix it’.

Mr Thomson will deliver a personal address on the health of the ocean, the pressures it faces, and the actions required to reverse decline and secure a sustainable and resilient future. The address will be followed by a panel discussion with Professor Christophe Gaudin (Director, UWA Oceans Institute) and special guests, and an audience Q&A.

Society for Underwater Technology February ETM

February ETM – Data and Visual Analytics in Subsea Asset Management

This evening will focus on the following three topics:

Subsea Inspection Supported by AI Driven Computer Vision
Data and Visual Analytics in Subsea Asset Management
Vibration Sensor Data Analysis and Visualisation for Asset Management of Subsea Pipelines

2026 BioInnovation Festival

The BioInnovation Festival is a five-day celebration of Western Australia’s life sciences and innovation ecosystem, featuring flagship events, regional tours, and partner-led activities.

BioInnovation Festival Conference – 11 March 2026

Connecting innovators, industry, and investors to explore the latest breakthroughs in life sciences. The program features over 50 speakers across keynotes, themed streams, and networking designed to spark collaboration and accelerate commercialisation.

Themes:

• Cross-disciplinary innovation
• Medical & Health
• Agriculture, Aquaculture & Life Sciences
• Commercialisation & Investment Readiness
• Partnerships & Ecosystem Growth

Program Highlights:

Morning keynotes, two focused streams, afternoon sessions, a “meeting of the minds,” and a Networking Sundowner. Optional Networking Dinner in the evening.

Regional Innovation Summit

The 2026 Regional Innovation Summit is bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever.

The 2026 Summit will take place on Friday 13 March and will once again deliver a powerful experience connecting investors, innovators, industry leaders, and government stakeholders with the people and ideas shaping the future of regional innovation.

Hosted at the historic Caves House in one of WA’s most breathtaking coastal destinations Yallingup, this year’s Summit is newly designed as a roundtable-style gathering, bringing together regional and national changemakers for an interactive day of keynotes, panels, networking, and startup pitches.

Keynote Speaker – Tim Jarvis AM

Tim Jarvis AM is an Australian environmental scientist, adventurer, author and filmmaker, best known for recreating some of history’s most dangerous polar expeditions to raise awareness about climate change and environmental conservation. At the Summit, Tim will share powerful lessons from the world’s harshest environments — insights into purpose-driven leadership, navigating uncertainty and aligning innovation with sustainability.

Speakers & Panellists:

This year we’ve taken it to the next level. We’ve built immersive experiences into your day where you can taste wine aged on the seafloor, explore ancient bush medicines and ocean innovation, witness autonomous farm technology in action and experience an immersive art light display where biology, data and creativity collide.

Explore the details

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The Regional Innovation Summit is a BioInnovation Festival Satellite Event, supported by City of Busselton, South West Development Commission through the Innovative Industries of the Future (iiF) program, GreenTech Hub, Department of Energy and Economic Diversification through the CONNECT Sustainable Industries program and nbn® Australia. The Caves House Cleanser Sundowner is brought to you by Creative Tech Village.

Webinar: Building the Future Blue Economy Workforce

This webinar explores how the Blue Economy CRC is preparing the next generation of researchers for a rapidly changing, technology-driven world. It draws on findings from the Graduate Attributes Project—a multi-year study examining how CRC-affiliated PhD students are developing the skills, mindsets, and adaptability required for success across academia and industry.

The session will highlight how graduate attributes such as creativity, collaboration, resilience, and systems thinking are cultivated through CRC research training that connects academia, industry, and community. It aims to spark conversation on how we can further strengthen employability and professional capability among CRC PhD candidates.

Webinar: Highlights from the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference 2025

Since 1993, the European Wave and Tidal Energy Conference (EWTEC) series has been the premier bi-annual technical and scientific event focused on renewable marine energy, attracting academic and industry delegates from across the world.

This webinar is a re-run of selected presentations from EWTEC 2025 showcasing the latest developments in wave energy from Australian and international researchers and developers.

Presentation 1: Sea trialling the M4 wave energy converter: Initial hydrodynamic performance insights.
- Presented by Dr Adi Kurniawan, Research Fellow at University of Western Australia.
Presentation 2: Estimating nearshore wave energy converter impact on beach width using satellite data.
- Presented by James Thompson, PhD candidate in coastal science and engineering at Griffith University.
Presentation 3: From lab tests to full-scale – Lessons learned through stages of development with CorPower Ocean.
- Presented by Dr Jørgen Hals Todalshaug, Lead Scientist at CorPower Ocean.
Presentation 4: Toward defining wave prediction requirements for wave energy applications.
- Presented by Dr Nataliia Sergiienko, ARC Industry Fellow at the University of Adelaide & Carnegie Clean Energy.

Followed by Q&A facilitated by Dr Jana Orszaghova and Dr Hugh Wolgamot.

Subsea Energy Australia Supplier Showcase

Join on the exhibition floor where SEA Members will be showcasing the innovative products and services they have to offer.

This year there will also be talks covering various areas across the industry throughout the afternoon.

Join this evening of networking & conversations following a day showcasing our members products and services. Everyone is welcome to this sundowner.

DEADLINE: Speak at Bioinnovation Festival 2026

Life Sciences WA, For Blue, Innovation Cluster, and the Aquaculture Council of Western Australia Inc. are calling for Innovator Speakers to take the stage at the 2026 BioInnovation Festival Conference, taking place at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Perth on 11 March 2026.

This opportunity is not only for biotech, health, and life sciences, but also agricultural and aquacultural innovations driving impact across Australia and beyond.

This is your chance to share your story if:
🔹 You didn’t present at last year’s Festival Conference, OR
🔹 Your company has had a major development – a deal, product launch, or other significant milestone.

The EOI is open to industry, investors, WA innovators, and mature university-led projects moving toward commercialisation.

Apply here: https://www.bioinnovationfestival.com/speakers/