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SUMMARY:AI Innovation Summit Australia-Switzerland
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing Switzerland & Australia’s AI Achievements – Independent Innovations\, Converging Visions for Tomorrow!\nHosted in Perth by Innovate Australia in official partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Canberra\, and organised as an official lead event to the Geneva AI Summit taking place in June 2027 in Geneva\, the AI Innovation Summit Australia–Switzerland aims to strengthen connections between the Australian and Swiss innovation communities while showcasing WA as a hub for international innovation and collaboration.\nAustralia and Switzerland both have strong and diverse innovation ecosystems. The summit will explore areas where the two countries can learn from each other and collaborate\, from artificial intelligence and advanced technologies to research\, investment\, industry transformation\, and the commercialisation of new ideas. \nThe program will bring together perspectives from both countries\, highlighting innovative companies\, technologies\, projects\, and ideas. Through presentations\, discussions\, and networking\, participants will have an opportunity to make valuable connections and identify possibilities for future business\, research\, investment\, and technology partnerships. \nThe summit also provides a platform to discuss how innovation ecosystems develop\, how talent and ideas move across borders\, and how international collaboration can turn innovative ideas into meaningful real-world outcomes. \nSpecial Guest: \n\nLord Mayor Councillor Bruce Reynolds\n\nMC/Moderator: \n\nDr Adam Osseiran\, Co-founder and Director\, Innovate Australia\n\nPresenters: \n\nMarc Montandon\, Honorary Consul of Switzerland in Western Australia\nDavid Lucido\, Founder & Managing Director\, Sentient Hubs\nRussell Menezes\, CEO & Co-Founder\, RadiXplore\nJennifer Chalk\, Partnerships Officer\, AI for Good – United Nations ITU\nAlexandra Hirzel\, CEO & Founder\, The Scale Foundry\n\nRegister here
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/ai-innovation-summit-australia-switzerland/
LOCATION:The Platform\, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth\, WA 6000 Australia\, Perth\, Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:10x10 Perth
DESCRIPTION:10×10 is where people who care about social innovation come to connect\, and this event is hosted by a committee of volunteers! Join us on Thursday 22 October 2026 for a shark-tank style pitch and crowdfunding event to support three exceptional early-stage Non-profit Organisations (NFP) innovating to solve social challenges in WA. \nDonate to attend and help make a difference \nBy making a tax-deductible donation of $100 giving you access to the event\, you’re directly helping these organisations to grow their impact. Upon arrival\, two ‘pledge tokens’ worth $50 each will be provided to each attendee – you’ll select and donate your tokens to the organisation that resonates with you on the night. As an added bonus\, on the night you will also be able to enjoy complimentary drinks and nibbles thanks to our generous sponsors\, networking opportunities\, and a live auction. \nHow the shark-tank style event works: \n\nArrive for networking with values-aligned professionals\nListen to 3 innovative NFPs pitch for 5 minutes each\nHear the questioning from our ‘Sharks for Good’ who help unpack the mission\, business model and sustainability\nAsk your own questions of the NFPs\nVote for your preferred organisation with your two $50 tokens\nEngage with further fundraising by getting involved with the raffles and auctions
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/10x10-perth-3/
LOCATION:The Platform\, 256 Adelaide Terrace #3 Perth\, WA 6000 Australia\, Perth\, Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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