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SUMMARY:2023 MIT Perth Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP) is coming to Western Australia from June 25th – July 1st. (Read the announcement here). \nDuring this visit\, on Friday 30th June\, Woodside Energy and Rio Tinto are co-hosting a 2023 ILP (Industrial Liaison Program) Perth Symposium\, as a “meeting of the ecosystems.” \nRegional startups can apply for sponsorship to attend this event here. \nWhat is MIT REAP? \nMIT REAP is a dynamic global initiative that engages with communities around the world to strengthen innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems and transform economies. \nThe program admits a cohort of up to eight regions annually to participate in the two-year learning engagement with MIT. A representative group form Western Australian has been working on the program during the current cohort. \nWhat will we cover at the 2023 MIT Perth Symposium? \nThis is a rare opportunity for the entire innovation and entrepreneurship community to learn from and interact with representatives of the MIT faculty\, while also engaging in lively promotion of WA’s active innovation ecosystem and showcasing WA’s strengths in creating sustainable growth in a suite of industries\, including new industry development\, climate and renewables. \nThe symposium will be opened by Minister Dawson and provide three connected sessions: \n\nInnovation Ecosystem Development – discussing the building of a supportive sustainable innovation driven entrepreneur ecosystem through presentations by Scott Stern and Phil Budden from MIT and concludes with a panel discussion hosted by the Perth Lord Mayor but including Executives from Rio Tinto and Woodside together with the Curtin Vice Chancellor and the WA Chief Scientist.\nStart Ups – introducing how to bridge the corporate and start up gap through a presentation from the director of the MIT start up exchange\, Catarina Madeira. This will be followed by lightning talks from MIT start ups: PolyJoule (grid-firming storage); Nth Cycle (battery recycling\, rare earths extraction); Amogy (ammonia-fueled mobility); Swift Solar (super-efficient multilayer perovskite solar cells); Sublime Systems (carbon-negative concrete) – and matched with WA start ups. This session will conclude with corporate reverse pitches from Woodside\, Rio Tinto and Western Power.\nNew Energy – Keynote from the MIT Energy Initiative director (Professor Robert Armstrong) exploring the challenges faced in the journey towards decarbonisation\, matched with a Woodside case study and concluded with a panel discussion\n\nLogistics: \nCost: There will be a cost of $95 for in-person attendance\, and funds will be used to sponsor regional entrepreneur attendance. \nLocation: Woodside – Cara Auditorium\, 11 Mount St\, Perth WA 6000\, Australia \nDate: Fri 30th June 2023\, 8:30 am – 4:40 pm AWST \nFor regional startups: Regional startups are invited to apply for sponsorship to attend the MIT Perth Innovation Symposium on Friday\, 30th June. This is an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded innovators\, learn from the best in the business\, and gain valuable insights that can help you grow your business. Regional startups can apply for sponsorship directly here: https://app.sideways6.com/form…  \n\nRegistration Fee\n ILP Member: Complimentary (Please register with comp code ILPMBR)\n General Public:  $95 AUD
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/2023-mit-perth-symposium/
LOCATION:Cara Auditorium Woodside\, 11 Mount Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference / Summit / Symposium
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