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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’

Unlimited Potential – The Value of Cryptocurrency

Quay Perth - Level 9 Level 9, Quay Perth, 18 The Esplanade, Perth, WA, Australia

Toto Boutdara - CEO of Young Investors Circle will be hosting a Q & A interactive session with Tracey Plowman - Chief Operations Officer (COO) for cutting-edge cryptocurrency app, Bamboo; Tracey Plowman is among just a handful of women taking on executive roles in the digital assets space. Tracey is extremely motivated to encourage more women into […]

Building and scaling global industrial tech companies – Atrico (eGroup)

BDO - Woodside Building Level 9, Mia Yellagonga Tower 2, 5 Spring St, Perth, WA, Australia

Building and scaling global industrial tech companies - Atrico at eGroup WA Ivan and his team at Atrico have spent the past 10 years assisting founders and shareholders achieve their ambitions of growth and successful exits globally. As a Perth based advisor group they have assisted companies across every continent to navigate new market entries, […]

Unlimited Potential – Investing in Innovation

Investors Circle Level 9, St Martins Centre, 40 - 50 St George's Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia

Young Investors Circle presents: Unlimited Potential | Investing in Innovation "Educating and connecting investors of tomorrow. Where we believe the potential is unlimited" YOUNG IC will be hosting a Q & A interactive session with Pia Turcinov and Charlie Gunningham on "Investing in Innovation". Innovation is all around us, opportunities to invest in innovative companies are everywhere. Educate […]

XR:WA FREE Conference & Expo

Perth Cultural Centre

Explore the immersive world of Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality and gaming at the annual XR:WA free Conference and Expo 15 - 18 September at the Perth Cultural Centre. Now in […]

Biotech Advancement and Acceleration: The WA Way

Duxton Hotel 1 St George's Terrace, Perth, WA, Australia

oin us for our next Business Luncheon on 22 September: The medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector contributed $5.5 billion to the Australian economy in 2021 and supported 73,000 jobs across the country. In June 2022, the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Medical Research; Innovation and ICT, led a West Australian delegation to the […]

NASA INTERNATIONAL SPACE APPS CHALLENGE

This year, Space Hub Perth is excited to partner with the International Space Centre at the University of Western Australia (UWA) to host the 2022 NASA International Space Apps Challenge. […]

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$20

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