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STARTUP NEWS EVENTS CALENDAR

These events are imported from Meetup and Eventbrite group pages. Please check the links for up-to-date details.

To see an overview of all major events of the year, go to the ‘WA Innovation Calendar 2003 – YEAR OVERVIEW’

Leveraging IP Throughout the Business Journey

FLUX Base (Basement) Basement, 191 St George's Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia

VentureX HQ & IP Australia Present Leveraging IP Throughout the Business Journey or many startups and entrepreneurs, good Intellectual Property (IP) means being able to compete with and stay ahead of larger corporations. Registered IP such as patents for inventions, trademarks for brands, designs for the way a product looks and feels or colours it uses or […]

AusBiotech 22

PCEC 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, Australia

AusBiotech 2022 is a must-attend event as we come alive in person for the first time in three years. Join us as we gather with colleagues, old and new, for a week of networking and business opportunities. Championing our sector, AusBiotech 2022 is set to deliver an exciting line-up of speakers, programme sessions, and networking […]

Global Young Investors Summit 2022

Perth Town Hall 601 Hay St, Perth, WA, au

The premier event for investors, educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. The Purpose of the summit: “To strengthen the relationship between young investors globally, educating and connecting them. Promoting investment into areas that young investors are passionate about, creating a flourishing ecosystem of investors, entrepreneurs and new investment opportunities" Topics: | Renewable Energy | Web3.0 | Angel Investing Value packed day of: ❓ Interactive Q/A sessions […]

LearnTech conference and exhibition

Beaumonde on the Point 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth, WA, Australia

LearnTech will bring together leading trainers and educators, and offer effective approaches to training for the modern economy. The event includes 10 expert speakers, an exhibition, product demonstrations and a panel discussion. 30th November 2022, 8am – 6:30pm Keynote speakers: Prof. Peter Klinken AC - Chief Scientist of Western Australia, Former Leading Medical Research Scientist […]

WA Innovator of the Year (invite only)

Fraser's State Reception Centre 60 Fraser Avenue, Kings Park, West Perth, WA, Australia

Invited guests, in the company of the Minister for Innovation & ICT, and other distinguished innovators and supporters, will see who is crowned WA Innovator of the Year, plus other awards. Total prize money of $140,000.

WTF: West Tech Women

The Westin 480 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia

This event aims to inspire and enable more opportunities for more women. By coming together to share insights and tell stories, we strengthen the ecosystem and pave the way for our future female leaders. This special event is co-hosted by West Tech Fest and VentureX HQ bringing together a stellar line-up of thought leaders and […]

FREE

WTF: West Tech Fest Conference 2022

The Westin 480 Hay Street, Perth, WA, Australia

The annual West Tech Fest Conference brings together global tech leaders, established founders, and emerging startups together in the same room to discuss the biggest ideas shaping how we approach innovation in Perth, Western Australia. Programmed as a full day conference, the event aims to stimulate conversations about how to diversify WA’s economy through investment […]

$50 – $275

WTF: Freo Startup Fest, including Gage Roads sundowner

WA Maritime Museum Victoria Quay, Fremantle, WA, Australia

Freo Startup fest is an annual event that celebrates Western Australia’s emerging startup companies and offers opportunities for companies and individuals to meet with potential investors. The event is renowned for delivering a fun and vibrant experience, with attendees offered a variety of activities to engage with including panel discussions, live recording of the Startup […]

$25

WTF: Rotto Tech Fest

Rottnest Rottnest Island, WA, Australia

This year, Rotto Tech Fest will host The Decarbonization Summit, bringing together industry CEOs, government leaders, technology and innovation experts, energy industry innovators and impact investors to discuss and explore the latest opportunities, challenges, initiatives, and innovative technologies for creating resilient supply chains and reducing CO2 emissions in a round table format. The day will […]

$250 – $350

The Art of Communication (workshop held in Geraldton)

CityHive 184 Marine Terrace, Geraldton, WA, Australia

The Art of Communication Workshop with Steve Knight Do you want to bring about change, create new markets, inspire innovation, lead teams and unleash your businesses potential? Join leading Global Business Communications Specialist Steve Knight on the 14th February at City Hive. Sponsored by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and powered by […]

$35

How to not get punched in the mouth with venture investing (FREE)

Helvetica Bar Howard Lane, Perth, WA, Australia

Join Tribe Global Ventures and a small group of investors at social drinks where we’ll share ideas on successful venture investing in the B2B technology vertical. These punches often take investors out of the asset class right when excellent opportunities present themselves. We'll share a short overview of our strategy for venture investing and why […]

Free

Perth Founder Session: How to scale into the US and the UK

Flux - Hinkler Room 191 St Georges Tce, Perth, WA, Australia

You've achieved success in your local market, and it makes sense to look at new geographies including the US and UK. Tribe Global Ventures is a VC firm that specifically invests in companies looking to expand to the US and the UK. We help founders understand which market is right for them, and stand shoulder […]

Innovating Net-Zero

Walyalup Civic Centre 151 High St, Fremantle, WA, Australia

Sustainable practices are understood to be an imperative for all organisations.  We need a shift in focus towards HOW we innovate sustainable strategies and technologies to meet Net-Zero targets.  In the wake of COP27 and the Non-State Entities Report, emphasis should be placed on how we utilize innovative technologies and systems to assist organizations and sectors in […]

$30

VENTURE CAPITAL IN WA – with Derek Gerrard

CERI 22 Stirling Highway, Nedlands, WA, Australia

In 2023, CERI is launching a brand new speaker series that will bring in the leading voices in the Western Australian startup and entrepreneurship ecosystems. The series will highlight some of the most important subjects and discussions for entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup journey. To begin the series we welcome Derek Gerrard for […]

WiTWA – Tech for Good

The Globe 495 Wellington Street, Perth, WA, Australia

Technology is a tool that we use in all factors of life. Join us for a panel discussion on some WA initiatives, some insight on the creators, and what makes them tick. We will explore why Tech for Good often requires people to sometimes go the extra mile, push the envelope and discuss how you can […]

$25

TEDxPerth

PCEC 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, Australia

TEDxPerth is back and bigger than ever! TEDxPerth has established itself as a premier event on the Perth calendar and this year will be no exception as the notorious Flagship event returns for 2023. Join us as we celebrate 10 years of TEDxPerth, showcasing the very best of Perth’s 'ideas worth spreading'. The TEDxPerth 2023 Flagship event will take place […]

Purpose Ventures Fund Info Session

Riff 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth, WA, au

Come along to meet the team hear about the $37M Purpose Ventures Fund. We'll cover what we are looking for in our investments, how our founder-friendly process works, what you need to do to give yourself the best opportunity for investment and give time to answer all your questions.

Free

Data Science and AI Week

Data Science & AI Week aims to bring together a community of data scientists, technologists, educators and more, to raise awareness around what data science is, to network and to share ideas with like-minded peers. We're excited to announce that planning is underway and you can now register your own event below. Take part by […]

2023 MIT Perth Symposium

Mia Yellagonga (Woodside) 11 Mount Street, Perth, WA, Australia

The resources sector is undergoing massive shifts associated with the global transition to a zero-carbon economy. In addition to the clear imperative to decarbonize their own operations, the products that these companies produce, or will produce, are themselves essential to that green transition. Innovation is more important in this sector today than ever before. The […]

Free – $95

Indonesia-Western Australia Innovation Ecosystem: Unlocking Opportunities in Startup Avenues

Indonesian Consulate, Perth 134 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA, Australia

The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Perth is pleased to invite you to a half-day Startup-VC engagement seminar at the Indonesian Consulate (134 Adelaide Terrace, East Perth, WA 6004) on Thursday, 20 July 2023 at 09.30 AM to 11:00 AM. The Seminar features keynote presenters from JTSI and Indonesian startup collaborators and […]

Free

Fireside Chat with Carla Bonner

Bentley Tech Park 2 Brodie-Hall Drive, Bentley, WA, Australia

Join We Are Emersyn, for a fireside chat powered by Spacecubed, featuring Carla Bonner, accomplished actor and speaker on ambition, reinvention and the importance of self awareness for female founders. In a candid and engaging conversation, Carla will share her own personal stories of perseverance, resilience, lessons learned and strategies for success. Be inspired by […]

$33

The 2023 Business Ideation Accelerator Masterclass (Online)

Online via Zoom

Have you ever contemplated exploring the world of entrepreneurship to start your own business, but felt uncertain about how and where to begin? Join us for the 2023 Business Ideation Accelerator Masterclass, a 2-hour workshop on Thursday, August 24th from 6 pm to 8 pm, interactive and online via Zoom. This workshop is designed to […]

$20

The 2023 Business Ideation Accelerator Masterclass (In-person)

Riff (Spacecubed) 45 St George's Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia

Have you ever contemplated exploring the world of entrepreneurship to start your own business, but felt uncertain about how and where to begin? Join us for the 2023 Business Ideation Accelerator Masterclass, a 2-hour workshop on Saturday, August 26th from 10 am to 12pm, right here in the City of Perth. This workshop is designed […]

$20

Global Entrepreneurship Congress – Melbourne (19-22 Sept)

Melbourne (various) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

The GEC has not been in Australia for 15 years. WA founders and investors are beating a path to Melbourne in September 2023. Why not join us? #GEC2023 Join 4,000 entrepreneurs, investors and policy makers from 200 nations, with one mission:​ Transform your world. Global Entrepreneurship Congress 19-22 SEPT 2023 Melbourne, Australia

Young Investors Carnival 2023

Perth Town Hall 601 Hay St, Perth, WA, au

Step right into the spectacular Young Investors Carnival 2023! #YICarnival - Our future, our investment - https://younginvestorscircle.c... A full day carnival with lots of fun to inspire investors and entrepreneurs that will […]

$28 – $88

WA Pulse

Perth Town Hall 601 Hay St, Perth, WA, au

StartupWA invites you to attend the inaugural WA Pulse event. The primary goal of this event is to enhance transparency and increase efficiency in the startup and innovation ecosystem in Western Australia. What is WA Pulse? The WA Pulse event highlights the various initiatives delivered by different contributors in our ever-growing startup and innovation ecosystem. […]

$55

Freo Startup Fest (#WTF2023)

Freo.Social Parry St, Fremantle, WA, Australia

1  - 7pm, Freo Social Get ready to experience Freo Startup Fest’s 6th annual event for networking, learning, brainstorming, and celebrating WA's emerging startups and offering innovation networks across Fremantle. This year’s guest speakers from successful startups and innovation circles bring to the table stories, trials and tribulations of what it means to innovate, grow […]

evokeᴬᴳ 2024

PCEC 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, WA, Australia

Two day event: 20 and 21 February 2024 Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre More info and tickets: 2024 Event - evokeAG. evokeᴬᴳ⋅ 2024 will be held on the 20-21 February 2024 in […]

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