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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260715T090000
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SUMMARY:Chatting the Good Privacy Talk - bringing privacy into the AI Chat
DESCRIPTION:AI is here to stay. You can ask Claude! But here’s the thing that Gemini may not speak about: Privacy. People’s Privacy. \nWhen you’re about to build that prompt in GROK what are the pesky privacy things you should know? What actually is Privacy? \nJoin the Privacy Mayhem crew for a chat on how to manage the mayhem before it manages you. Bring your smiles\, your beautiful brains and we’ll bring the fun!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/chatting-the-good-privacy-talk-bringing-privacy-into-the-ai-chat/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260701T090000
DTSTAMP:20260623T032112Z
CREATED:20260623T032112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T032112Z
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SUMMARY:Building a Business That Outgrows You - with Jesse Emia (KeepSpace)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Jesse will go deep into the internal operating system behind KeepSpace: the structure\, team\, culture\, planning rhythms and decision-making processes that have helped the company grow into a resilient\, multi-million dollar business.\nJesse’s talks are known for being candid\, practical and almost uncomfortably transparent. Expect a rare look inside the actual day-to-day mechanics of building a company\, including how KeepSpace approaches financial transparency\, salaries\, OKRs\, team alignment\, annual planning\, weekly reviews and focusing everyone on the work that matters most. \nJesse will share how KeepSpace has built structure around vision\, projects\, workflow and people\, and how those systems help the team stay aligned while navigating changing markets\, economic pressure\, COVID\, hype cycles and the rise of AI. \nIf you’re building a startup and want more than high-level advice\, this is a chance to see the real operational detail behind a company that has had to become stronger\, clearer and more resilient over time.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/building-a-business-that-outgrows-you-with-jesse-emia-keepspace/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260624T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260624T190000
DTSTAMP:20260614T053847Z
CREATED:20260614T053847Z
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SUMMARY:West Coast Eagles: A Digital Journey
DESCRIPTION:Rory Furness\, Head of Data & Governance for the West Coast Eagles will be sharing an honest\, first-hand account of the West Coast Eagles’ digital journey\, from humble beginnings to a data-driven\, member-first organisation. \nThis session will explore the club’s approach to technology adoption\, digital fan engagement\, and operational innovation. Rory will cover the key phases of that journey: early infrastructure and CRM foundations\, the move into Perth Stadium and Mineral Resources Park\, the post-COVID realignment of their data and MarTech plans\, and the current work around Microsoft Fabric\, AI agents and unified fan identity. \nThe session is less about the technology itself and more about the practical lessons\, trade-offs and cultural shifts that come with delivering transformation inside one organisation over a long period.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/west-coast-eagles-a-digital-journey/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260617T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260617T093000
DTSTAMP:20260605T050536Z
CREATED:20260605T050335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T050536Z
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SUMMARY:Building and selling a product that didn’t have a category - with Michael Kuzma.
DESCRIPTION:Michael Kuzma spent more than seven years building robotic self-playing guitars before figuring out if anyone would actually want one. \nIn this session\, Michael will share the practical lessons learned while creating and selling a product that sits somewhere between robotics\, music\, engineering and art. Working largely solo from Perth\, he went from having no clear market\, to viral attention\, to thousands of low-quality enquiries\, and eventually to a small number of highly qualified buyers around the world. \nThe journey forced him to rethink pricing\, marketing\, storytelling\, and what a sustainable business actually looks like when your product does not fit neatly into an existing category. \nMichael will unpack how he turned polarising online attention into global exposure\, redesigned his sales process to filter serious buyers from curious onlookers\, and learned to position a strange\, high-end hardware/art product for international customers willing to pay for it.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/building-and-selling-a-product-that-didnt-have-a-category-with-michael-kuzma/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260609T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260609T190000
DTSTAMP:20260528T031448Z
CREATED:20260528T031448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T031448Z
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SUMMARY:City of Canning Pre-Accelerator Program Showcase
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an evening of bold ideas\, local innovation\, and next-generation entrepreneurship. \nJoin us on Tuesday\, 9 June from 5:00pm at Riff\, powered by Spacecubed (45 St Georges Terrace\, Perth)\, as the latest cohort of founders from the Plus Eight City of Canning Pre-Accelerator take the stage to showcase their businesses and journey after six weeks of intensive mentoring\, learning and growth. \nOver the course of the program\, these founders have refined their ideas\, validated their solutions\, and built real momentum. Now\, they’re ready to showcase their progress to the wider innovation community\, and you’re invited to be part of it. \n🎤 Hear presentations from:\nNexal AI | Bridgeway Bio Advisory |Digital Strategies and Services |Loyola Tutoring |S2R2 Solutions | Finance & Mortgage Broker |DataPoint (DP) |Good Vibes |Trapdoor Media |VibeMates | Frontier Leadership
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/city-of-canning-pre-accelerator-program-showcase/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T061512Z
CREATED:20260525T061512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T061512Z
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SUMMARY:Build with AI: Female Founders & Leaders
DESCRIPTION:​If you’ve ever been curious about AI\, what it is\, how it works\, or what you could create with it\, then this day is for you! \n​Build with AI: Women is a hands-on\, beginner-friendly hackathon where you’ll explore how to turn ideas into real\, working prototypes using AI tools. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity and a willingness to try. \n​Throughout the day\, you’ll use Zoho Creator\, a simple low-code platform\, alongside Google AI tools like Gemini and AI Studio\, to bring intelligence and functionality into what you build. \n​You don’t need to be technical. You don’t even need an idea. You just need to show up. \n​This event is designed to create a welcoming space for women and non-binary to explore AI. Whether you’re completely new to AI\, working in a different field\, building a business\, or already experimenting with tools — you’re welcome.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/build-with-ai-female-founders-leaders/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260605T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260605T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T063350Z
CREATED:20260524T042103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T063350Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Shed - Develop Skills. Build Business. Create Momentum.
DESCRIPTION:Work directly on your idea alongside experienced mentors across six skill stations: Strategy & Validation\, Product Development\, Financial Planning\, and Marketing & Growth. Less theory\, more doing\, leave with real progress on your innovation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-shed-develop-skills-build-business-create-momentum-2/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="With Impact In Mind":MAILTO:paul@withimpactinmind.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260603T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260603T090000
DTSTAMP:20260531T085017Z
CREATED:20260531T085017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T085017Z
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SUMMARY:Real-time fundraising adventures with Drew Pflaum (SavvyWise)
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Drew Pflaum\, co-founder and CEO of SavvyWise\, will share a candid founder journey from idea to early traction\, including the lessons\, mistakes\, trade-offs\, and decisions that shaped the company’s first six months.\nIn July 2025\, SavvyWise was just an idea. By September\, the team had launched an MVP. By October\, they had their first paying customer. The months that followed brought a rapid series of milestones: winning the Venture UWA incubator\, passing $100k in sales\, completing several capital raises\, and seeing the company’s valuation grow across each round. \nBut behind those headline numbers is the more useful story: how the idea came together\, how the team found early customers\, what they learned from investors\, and how they managed the pressure of building while fundraising. \nAbout Drew:\nDrew Pflaum\, CPA\, is the co-founder and CEO of SavvyWise. Before starting SavvyWise\, Drew was a Director at Perth-based accounting firm Munro’s\, and brings a background in accounting\, advisory\, and business strategy to his work as a startup founder\, combining commercial experience with the hands-on realities of building a new company from scratch.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/real-time-fundraising-adventures-with-drew-pflaum-savvywise/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260527T130000
DTSTAMP:20260523T061345Z
CREATED:20260523T061345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260523T061345Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Golden Gate Ventures: What Founders Get Wrong About Global Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about expanding your startup internationally? Hear directly from one of Asia’s leading venture capitalists on what founders often get wrong when entering new markets\, and how to avoid the most common mistakes. \nDelivered by Perth Landing Pad\, powered by Spacecubed\, this intimate lunchtime fireside chat features Vinnie Lauria\, Partner at Golden Gate Ventures\, sharing lessons from building and investing across Silicon Valley\, Southeast Asia\, the Middle East and beyond. \nAs an entrepreneur-turned-investor\, Vinnie has backed more than 100 startups across 15+ countries through Golden Gate Ventures\, including early investments in companies such as Stripe\, AngelList and GoJek.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/fireside-chat-with-golden-gate-ventures-what-founders-get-wrong-about-global-expansion/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260521T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T032836Z
CREATED:20260415T032835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T032836Z
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SUMMARY:Powering Below: The Future of Subsea Energy
DESCRIPTION:Powering Below: The Future of Subsea Energy\nExploring the technologies\, infrastructure and partnerships shaping the next era of offshore energy systems. As global energy systems evolve\, the role of subsea infrastructure is becoming increasingly critical — from enabling offshore renewables to supporting the transition of traditional oil and gas operations. \nJoin CORE Innovation Hub and Subsea Energy Australia for a special CORE Connect event bringing together industry\, innovators and the broader ecosystem to explore what lies beneath the surface. \nThis session will unpack the technologies shaping subsea energy\, the infrastructure required to support it\, and the partnerships needed to deliver at scale. From electrification and remote operations to emerging opportunities in offshore wind\, carbon capture and subsea processing\, we will dive into the trends redefining the sector. \nExpect a dynamic discussion\, followed by audience Q&A and the opportunity to connect with others working across energy\, resources and technology.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-connect-may-2026/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T061120Z
CREATED:20260421T054932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T061120Z
UID:10007531-1778173200-1778184000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:City of Joondalup Pre-Accelerator Program Showcase
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to an evening of bold ideas\, local innovation\, and next-generation entrepreneurship. \nThe latest cohort of founders from the Plus Eight City of Joondalup Pre-Accelerator take the stage to showcase their businesses and journey after six weeks of intensive mentoring\, learning and growth. \nOver the course of the program\, these founders have refined their ideas\, validated their solutions\, and built real momentum. Now\, they’re ready to showcase their progress to Perth’s wider innovation community\, and you’re invited to be part of it.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/city-of-joondalup-pre-accelerator-program-showcase/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260506T090000
DTSTAMP:20260412T053251Z
CREATED:20260412T053251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T053251Z
UID:10007316-1778052600-1778058000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Stop Writing Code like it's April 2026!
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Aidan Morgan will draw on twelve months of hands-on experimentation with agentic engineering teams assembled for an AI-first delivery model. \nHe’ll introduce a mental model for AI-first delivery\, share how he’s using deterministic tooling to create fast\, automated backpressure to keep agents on track\, and challenge some long-held assumptions about software delivery. \nIf you’ve been wondering how to move beyond “AI-assisted coding” and into genuinely agentic software delivery\, this one’s for you.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/stop-writing-code-like-its-april-2026/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260501T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T070844Z
CREATED:20260421T070752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T070844Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation Shed - Develop Skills. Build Business. Create Momentum.
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Shed is a hands-on learning session for early-stage Perth Innovators\, from idea stage through to pre-revenue businesses. \nWork directly on your idea alongside experienced mentors across six skill stations: Strategy & Validation\, Product Development\, Financial Planning\, Marketing & Growth\, and Innovator Wellbeing & Leadership. Less theory\, more doing\, leave with real progress on your innovation. \nFri 1 May\, Riff: powered by Spacecubed.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-shed-develop-skills-build-business-create-momentum/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="With Impact In Mind":MAILTO:paul@withimpactinmind.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260423T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260423T110000
DTSTAMP:20260329T041435Z
CREATED:20260326T022504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T041435Z
UID:10004387-1776931200-1776942000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Meshpoints Town Hall: Introducing Our Resilience & Wellbeing Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Join the second Meshpoints Town Hall of 2026\, which will share key updates\, introduce new opportunities\, and outline how you can get involved in the next phase of Meshpoints’ Challenge-led funding model. \nKey announcements and opportunities include: \n🧠 Introducing Challenge #2: focused on resilience and wellbeing for founders across WA’s innovation ecosystem. This will be grounded in insights from StartupWA’s latest founder survey and recent mental health and wellbeing roundtable\, helping shape the challenge\, why it matters\, and the types of initiatives we’re looking to support. Up to $100\,000 in total funding is available\, with up to $20\,000 per initiative. \n🚀 Announcing Challenge #1 recipients: hear directly from the not-for-profit organisations funded through our Promotion & Storytelling Challenge\, and the impact they’re aiming to create. \n💡 Interactive workshop: designed to help you develop and submit a strong expression of interest for Challenge #2. \nFollowing formalities and announcements\, there will be an optional hands-on workshop where you’ll be guided through shaping an initiative aligned with the founder wellbeing Challenge. You’ll leave with a clearer concept\, practical guidance\, and the opportunity to submit your Expression of Interest on the spot. \nPlease note\, this Town Hall is exclusive to Meshpoints Partners. If you’re not yet a Partner\, you can join for free to access this event and future funding opportunities. Click here to join as a partner!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meshpoints-town-hall-introducing-our-resilience-wellbeing-challenge/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260422T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260422T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T074337Z
CREATED:20260412T053251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T074337Z
UID:10007317-1776843000-1776848400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:WA Innovators of the Year Launch 2026!
DESCRIPTION:Morning Startup is proud to host the official launch of the 2026 Western Australian Innovators of the Year (WA IOTY) Awards\, celebrating WA’s innovative and entrepreneurial spirit for 20 years. \nThe WA Innovators of the Year Awards recognise the people\, ideas and technologies shaping Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem. Delivered by the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification\, the program acknowledges emerging and growth-stage innovators who are creating economic\, social and environmental impact for the State – from entrepreneurial ventures and cutting-edge research through to innovative products and services. \nAs the flagship awards program in Western Australia’s innovation calendar\, WA IOTY supports innovators to grow\, scale and succeed. Finalists gain access to funding\, professional development and accelerator opportunities that strengthen capability\, encourage collaboration and turn innovation into real-world outcomes for Western Australia.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/waioty-2026-launch-2/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260326T085704Z
CREATED:20260326T022504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T085704Z
UID:10004386-1776790800-1776799800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Spacecubed x CSIRO ON: Perth Innovation Connect
DESCRIPTION:​Join for an evening bringing together founders\, researchers\, investors and ecosystem leaders from across Western Australia. \n​Hosted by Spacecubed in partnership with CSIRO’s ON Innovation Program\, this Innovation Connect is designed to align the full spectrum of the innovation community\, from early-stage ideas through to commercialisation and scale. \n​Hear from two founders sharing different pathways into innovation\, including a university spin-out journey and a non-traditional founder story. Through honest insights into the highs\, lows and lessons learned\, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to build and grow in WA. \n​The evening will also feature open 30-second pitches\, giving attendees the opportunity to share what they’re working on\, explore ideas\, and connect with potential collaborators\, customers and supporters. \n​Whether you’re building a startup\, exploring research translation\, supporting innovation or simply curious about the ecosystem\, this is your chance to connect\, learn and get involved.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/spacecubed-csiro-on-program/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260408T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260408T090000
DTSTAMP:20260414T075138Z
CREATED:20260414T075137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T075138Z
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SUMMARY:Why Turning Down Investment is a Good Thing
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Kate Hall\, PlayIndies   \nMorning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders\, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting\, get feedback on idea\, vent frustrations\, and meet some new friends in the game. \nKate co-founded Playindies through a chance connection with her row co-founder\, where they quickly realised they were both independently planning to build the same kind of platform.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/why-turning-down-investment-is-a-good-thing/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260325T082731Z
CREATED:20260322T065420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T082731Z
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the Front Line of Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join Digital Transformation Perth on Wednesday 25 March for a special session with guest speaker Shawn Fernando\, to explore how emerging technologies are solving real operational problems in one of WA’s key sectors. \nAs Head of Technology at Woodside Energy\, Shawn has spent the last 10 years leading and shaping the energy sector’s operational landscape. In this session\, Shawn will share practical insights gained from the delivery of several innovative technology initiatives in an asset intensive environment. \nThis session is about what actually works when new technologies meet the realities of operations: what supporting capabilities you need to consider\, how you measure value\, and how to truly enable high-tech innovation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/lessons-from-the-front-line-of-innovation/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T183000
DTSTAMP:20260308T025733Z
CREATED:20260308T025733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T025733Z
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SUMMARY:CORE Connect - Perth - March
DESCRIPTION:CORE Connect is where Perth’s innovators\, founders\, operators and industry leaders come together to shape the future of mining\, energy and resources. \nFrom emerging technologies and commercialisation pathways to capital\, capability and collaboration\, CORE Connect focuses on the practical realities of building and scaling solutions in the resources sector. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-connect-perth-march/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260325T083000
DTSTAMP:20260326T024957Z
CREATED:20260315T052323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T024957Z
UID:10004357-1774422000-1774427400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Pitch your Startup!
DESCRIPTION:A chance for upcoming new startups of Perth to practice their pitch in front of the non-intimidating and supportive Morning Startup audience. \nEach startup will get exactly three minutes to pitch (they’ll be clapped out at the three minute mark)\, followed by a couple of minutes of questions and feedback from the audience.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/pitch-your-startup/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260320T113000
DTSTAMP:20260315T101350Z
CREATED:20260315T101350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T101350Z
UID:10004367-1773999000-1774006200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Innovation Shed - Workshop Event
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an innovator ready to build or an experienced practitioner ready to give back\, Innovation Shed welcomes you to Perth’s community of builders. \nOn 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆\, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝗳𝗳\, there will be two sessions – 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 and 𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺. Each are 𝟵𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 long\, and 𝟰 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 across the sessions\, covering strategy\, product development\, business models\, growth and marketing.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/innovation-shed-workshop-event/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260311T083000
DTSTAMP:20260302T074619Z
CREATED:20260302T074619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T074619Z
UID:10004333-1773214200-1773217800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Founder Story: How Ida Sports' Discovery Cut Costs & Raised $2.5M
DESCRIPTION:In this practical session grounded in the Disciplined Entrepreneurship model\, you’ll see the actual deck that raised the first $2.5 million for Ida Sports and unpack the customer discovery work that shaped it. \nBen will share how early customer interviews helped Ida Sports more than halve production costs\, refine their feature set\, and avoid building the wrong product — reinforcing why early validation is critical for first-time founders. \nPerfect for early-stage builders\, this session blends theory and practice\, with actionable insights you can apply immediately (and a timely lead-in to our upcoming pitch practice session).
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/founder-story-how-ida-sports-discovery-cut-costs-raised-2-5m/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup,Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260310T143000
DTSTAMP:20260306T062541Z
CREATED:20260306T062528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T062541Z
UID:10004340-1773151200-1773153000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Unlocking Global Tech Talent: A Founder’s Visa Playbook
DESCRIPTION:Join for this exclusive Perth Landing Pad event\, delivered in collaboration with our global partner TechVisa\, designed to help founders access and mobilise international tech talent strategically\, compliantly and at speed. \nTechVisa Co-Founder Natasha Prévot and General Manager Emily will break down the four visa pathways most relevant to scaling tech companies — 400\, 482\, 186 and 858 — and explain when each makes commercial sense. \nIn this high-energy\, founder-focused session\, you’ll learn: \n• How to integrate visa strategy into your growth roadmap\n• The three-stage 482 process explained clearly and commercially\n• How to secure long-term retention through permanent residency pathways\n• How to sequence hiring decisions to reduce risk and maintain momentum\n• How to position immigration as infrastructure for scale \nWhether you’re raising capital\, expanding into new markets\, or competing for world-class engineers and product leaders\, this session will give you clarity\, confidence and a strategic edge.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/unlocking-global-tech-talent-a-founders-visa-playbook/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T171500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260304T190000
DTSTAMP:20260222T035808Z
CREATED:20260222T035808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T035808Z
UID:10004247-1772644500-1772650800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Transforming How Industries Connect
DESCRIPTION:The difficulty of getting independent systems to share data and work together — the interoperability challenge — has been navigated ad hoc for decades\, but the problem continues to grow. And while industry change is never easy\, the time is right for a more complete and audacious vision. \nTim will introduce us to an innovative open and federated platform\, rooted in DevOps and Agile principles\, that is designed to help organisations address interoperability challenges in ever more complex environments. This platform\, and the approach behind it\, is currently being considered by a federal industry body to support upcoming conformance testing challenges.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/transforming-how-industries-connect/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260225T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260225T090000
DTSTAMP:20260111T084920Z
CREATED:20260111T084709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T084920Z
UID:10004094-1772004600-1772010000@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Mobilising WA’s GreenTech Ecosystem: Meet the WA GreenTech Hub
DESCRIPTION:Hear from the recently launched Western Australian GreenTech Hub\, about their mission to support green entrepreneurship and innovation in WA. The Hub hosts innovation challenges to help solve WA’s most pressing sustainability issues. These challenges see participants develop solutions that align directly to the needs of industry and communities\, whilst accelerating their own enterprises. \nLearn about their first challenge\, focused on long duration energy storage to meet WA’s unique energy needs\, and potential future challenges. Come meet the team and other like-minded green entrepreneurs seeking to make a positive impact in WA\, and across the globe. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/mobilising-was-greentech-ecosystem-meet-the-wa-greentech-hub/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/morningstartupgreentechhub.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260219T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260208T022930Z
CREATED:20260208T022930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T022930Z
UID:10004180-1771518600-1771525800@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:CORE Connect - February
DESCRIPTION:Build It or Kill It is a CORE Connect event designed to help founders\, operators and industry partners sense-check real ideas before investing more time\, money or energy. \nA small number of participants will put forward an idea they are genuinely unsure about\, and the room will work through it together — pressure-testing assumptions from customer\, buyer\, operator and funding perspectives. \nThis is not a pitch night and there is no winner; the goal is clarity. \nAttendees will gain practical insight into how ideas are evaluated in the real world\, contribute their experience\, and build meaningful connections through honest\, useful conversation.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/core-connect-februrary/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260211T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260211T090000
DTSTAMP:20260415T024232Z
CREATED:20260414T075137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T024232Z
UID:10007494-1770795000-1770800400@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Building with AI without breaking the product\, the business or your reputation
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Amar Karisik\, Made Apt  \nMorning Startup is a fortnightly morning catchup where founders\, potential entrepreneurs and others in the startup community (VCs and Angels welcome) get together to learn something interesting\, get feedback on idea\, vent frustrations\, and meet some new friends in the game. \nFounders are using AI to brainstorm and plan to write code… and to make design work like graphics or artwork for their product. Eventually\, the planning leads to legal or trust issues
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/building-with-ai-without-breaking-the-product-the-business-or-your-reputation/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260204T073000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260204T090000
DTSTAMP:20260111T055243Z
CREATED:20260111T055243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T055243Z
UID:10004081-1770190200-1770195600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:How Meshpoints is building a thriving WA innovation ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Charlie Gunningham\, Head of Ecosystem Engagement at Meshpoints\, will outline how the next phase of Meshpoints will operate\, building on the foundations of 2022–2025. \nThis includes: \n\nRefreshed funding opportunities for the ecosystem\nNew ways for partner organisations and individuals to contribute and collaborate\n\nThere will be time for open Q&A\, followed by an optional 90-minute workshop (9:00–10:30am) for those who want to dive deeper into the first upcoming funding round. Applications for this round will open on 4 February 2026. \nThis session is ideal for founders\, ecosystem builders\, community leaders\, and organisations interested in shaping the future of innovation in WA.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/how-meshpoints-is-building-a-thriving-wa-innovation-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/morningstartupmeshpoints.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Morning Startup":MAILTO:contact@morningstartup.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260128T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260128T180000
DTSTAMP:20260103T011728Z
CREATED:20260103T011728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T011728Z
UID:10004067-1769619600-1769623200@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:StartupWA 2026 AGM
DESCRIPTION:The Startup WA 2026 AGM will be held at Riff in Perth CBD. \n📅 Wed 28 Jan\n⏰ 5–6pm + networking drinks afterwards \nAttending the AGM is the best way to hear what they have planned for 2026\, ask questions directly\, and help shape StartupWA’s priorities for the year ahead. All members welcome!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/startupwa-2026-agm/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260103T011238Z
CREATED:20260103T011238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T011238Z
UID:10004065-1768125600-1768143600@wainnovationcalendar.com.au
SUMMARY:Work on your Tech Projects at She Codes Hack Day
DESCRIPTION:Enter…. She Codes Hack Day! \nThis is your opportunity to do one of three things: \n\nWork on your own projects\, surrounded by other folks who are coding along on their own projects – instant motivation and body doubling.\nMentor and support our She Codes Plus cohort who will be finishing off projects to demo at Showcase on Feb 2nd\nHelp us (the She Team) create new content for the one day workshop tutorials and work on processes
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/work-on-your-tech-projects-at-she-codes-hack-day/
LOCATION:Riff\, 45 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
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