Tech / Data / AI – WA Innovation Calendar

DEADLINE: Taronga Group RealTechx Asset Impact Program

This program connects high-impact technology companies with some of the world’s largest owners and operators of real estate and infrastructure assets, creating a direct pathway to pilot and scale solutions across their portfolios.

Previous program participants have collaborated with our partners to deploy a range of technologies, including development software, asset-level hardware, and smart energy, water, and operational solutions. Collectively, these 65+ companies have leveraged the program to secure more than 100+ projects with our program partners and have gone on to raise more than US$1 billion in funding in total.

Following the finalisation of priorities for this year’s program, applications have been extended until the end of May. Priority areas include, but are not limited to:
1. Lowering Embodied Carbon – Low-carbon concrete and other building materials, design and planning for carbon efficiency
2. Energy Efficiency – High performance HVAC and HVAC optimisation, non-HVAC efficiency upgrades, other technologies for energy security and resilience
3. Operational Efficiency – Robotics for self-storage, cleaning and facilities management, plus Al agents for data processing and workflows
4. Capital Efficiency – Modular fit-outs for commercial and retail assets, low-capex efficiency improvements, and energy-as-a-service solutions
5. Tenant Experience – Tenant engagement strategies and revenue optimisation

Deadline extended to 31 May 2026

WiTWA Breakfast Networking Series | May Edition

Join WiTWA for the next instalment of their Monthly Breakfast Networking Series — a welcoming, community-driven space designed to bring women (and allies of all genders) together to build meaningful connections, share insights, and grow both personally and professionally.

WiTWA Awards Kick-Off event: Meet Past Winners

it’s time for WiTWA’s annual Meet & Greet event to launch our 2026 WiTWA Tech [+] Awards!

This program is dedicated to shining a sparkling light on the incredible talents in our industry and giving them the recognition they deserve.

This event gives you a clear understanding of how the Tech [+] Awards work, along with practical insights from past winners on what makes a nomination stand out. You’ll hear their experiences, pick up useful tips, and connect with a thoughtful community of women and allies in Tech.

City of Subiaco x CORE: Tech Talk

Subiaco Tech Talk lands at Quello Bar on Thursday 11 June for a one-off Lunch and Learn built for the people shaping WA’s resources future – founders, operators and innovators working at the intersection of mining and tech.

Get a behind-the-scenes look from a guest speaker (to be announced) building tech that’s reshaping the sector in WA – followed by Q&A and the kind of conversations that don’t happen behind a desk.

WA Sundowner with Michael Dickson, Department of Energy & Economic Dev.

Join AIIA members and guests at this networking opportunity where Michael Dickson, Manager Digital Industries, WA Department of Energy and Economic Diversification will provide an update on the government’s view on how digital supports energy transition and how ICT can be an enabling layer of infrastructure for economic diversification.

Also in this session, Elizabeth Whitelock, AIIA’s CEO and Chris Wren, AIIA’s General Manager Policy & Media will share insights from the AIIA’s work across the country, exploring how initiatives undertaken at both a state and national level are creating changes for our industry. Drawing on on-the-ground experience they will unpack the broader implications for policy and what it means for members wherever they operate.

Tickets are limited, so get in early to secure your spot.

AgentCon Perth

Join us for the AI Agents World Tour, a global series of one-day conferences designed exclusively for developers building the future with AI agents.

From San Francisco to Singapore, we’re bringing together leading engineers, researchers, and creators to explore the cutting edge of AI agent design, deployment, and integration. Whether you’re building intelligent assistants, autonomous systems, or next-gen developer tools, this event is your fast track to practical knowledge, hands-on demos, and real-world insights.

What to Expect:

Deep-Dive Talks from AI pioneers and industry leaders
Technical Workshops on building, deploying, and scaling agents
Live Demos of powerful open-source frameworks and tools
Networking with a global community of builders and innovators

This isn’t just another AI event — it’s where developers meet to talk about real code.

Quantum Technology for Business webinar

A practical briefing on one of the most significant emerging technologies in Australia

Join us online for a free one-hour webinar: Quantum Technology for Business: What It Is, What’s Real Now, and What It Means for You.

This session has been developed jointly by Australian Industry Group and Quantum Australia for business owners and executives who want to cut through the hype and understand what quantum technology actually means for their industry.

Quantum technology is advancing rapidly, and its implications for sectors including manufacturing, defence, logistics, construction and critical infrastructure are real and near-term. Yet many business leaders remain uncertain about where to focus attention, what risks and opportunities are genuine, and how to engage with this emerging field now. This webinar is designed to give you a grounded, practical briefing, not a technology lecture. The program brings together leading voices across quantum science, commercial deployment and industry adoption.

The session will cover three themes:

Quantum fundamentals — what the technology is and isn’t, and what it can actually do today
Commercial realities — what’s available now, what’s coming next, and how to assess readiness and risk for your organisation
Industry adoption — what quantum means in practice for non-quantum businesses, drawn from real-world experience

You will hear directly from each presenter what quantum technology means for businesses like yours — not just a summary of published research, but practical insight you can act on.

Presenters:

James Thomson, Lead – Standard & Product Regulation, Australian Industry Group
Fernando Guerra Alves, Manager, Strategic Partnerships Development and Projects, Quantum Australia
Dr Marcus Doherty, Co-Founder and CTO, Quantum Brilliance
Andrew Tingay, Global Principal, Advisory, Jacobs

This webinar is complimentary and open to Australian Industry Group members and the public. Places are limited. We hope you will be able to join us for this practical briefing on one of the most significant emerging technologies for Australian industry.

Remarkable Launcher 2026 Showcase

Join us for the Launcher 2026 Showcase!

Over twelve weeks, these founders have been testing, validating and building their Disability Tech startups. At the Showcase, they’ll take the spotlight to deliver their elevator pitch.

Don’t miss your chance to discover the next wave of Disability Tech innovation. Register today!

Event details

When: Tuesday 26 May 2026, 12-1pm AEST (Monday 25 May, 7 – 8pm PDT / 10-11pm EDT)
Where: Online via Zoom
What: One hour of pitches from the Launcher 2026 cohort.

Launcher 2026

We had more than 150 applications for Launcher 2026, and we picked 42 startups. Founders based across Australia, Canada, China, Singapore and the United States

60% of our founders have lived experience, bringing that perspective directly to the problems they’re solving. And their work spans the full range of Disability Tech — from off-road wheelchairs and adaptive underwear, to NDIS navigation and compliance tools, collaborative therapy platforms, AI-powered robotic arms, real-time sensory environment mapping, and a musical communication tool for people with aphasia.

DEADLINE: Quantum Australia NextQ (Cohort 2, 2026)

Have a quantum technology with real commercial potential? NextQ is where breakthrough research becomes market-ready momentum.

Across a structured 20-week startup accelerator, NextQ supports new quantum ventures, (incorporated for less than 18 months), in their transition from technical validation to commercial and investor readiness.

Participants must be able to fly and attend first week and last week in person (Accommodation and flights provided by Quantum Australia) .

Cohort 2 runs from 25 June – 5 Nov (Applications close 24 May 2026)

Learn more and apply here

LaunchLAB Showcase 2026

The LaunchLAB AI Showcase is the culmination of a 10-week accelerator program, a celebration of what each cohort has built and a launchpad for what comes next.

Participants take the stage to pitch their AI startups and share the progress they’ve made throughout the program, presenting to an audience of industry leaders, government representatives, academic partners, and potential investors.

The Showcase is designed to do more than mark a milestone. It connects early-stage AI founders with the stakeholders best positioned to support their growth, opening doors to funding, partnerships, mentorship, and market access.

It’s a front-row look at the next wave of AI ventures being built in Western Australia.