Dec
7
7:00 am07:00

GLOBAL GOALS BREAKFAST

Connect with visionary speakers and peers who are leading the charge in propelling global progress towards 2030. Speakers include Steve Killelea who has been twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, and sought after futurist Lisa Andrews. Together, we pave the way for a future where innovation ignites positive impact.

UNITING FOR PEACE, PROSPERITY & SUSTAINABILITY

Date: 7 December 2023 AWST

TIME: 7am - 9am. Light breakfast included.

Location: Forrest Research Foundation. 21 Hackett Dr., Crawley WA 6009

SPEAKERS

Global Goals Breakfast 2023 Speakers: Steve Killelea AM, Steve King, Lisa Andrews, Peter Rossdeutscher

ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS

Steve Killelea AM
A global thought leader, is the force behind the Institute for Economics and Peace. His successful tech career and philanthropic focus on peace and sustainable development illuminate issues from terrorism to prosperity. With two Nobel Peace Prize nominations, he serves on the President's Circle for Club de Madrid, holds an Honorary Presidency for Religion for Peace, and founded The Charitable Foundation (TCF) to combat poverty and conflict in Africa and South-East Asia. In 2007, Steve launched the influential Global Peace Index study, endorsed by figures like the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.

Lisa Andrews
Sought after speaker and futurist. Lisa is inspired by a future of perfect knowledge, passionate about how devices and sensors can change the way we live in the next ten years. She is international faculty for Singularity University and CEO of WAVIA, a platform empowering people for impact. Lisa had her first successful exit from an engineering business in 2012 and started Angel Investing in deep tech companies that focus on profit with purpose. Currently working on projects with international organizations such as Singularity University, the UN, the Australian Government, Great Barrier Reef Legacy, ACTAI, Extreme Tech Challenge and EO.

Steve King
The Atlassian Foundation Director of Business Impact, is an advocate for the Pledge 1% corporate philanthropy movement and startup advisor for the Remarkable Tech accelerator program. Steve also CoFounded the Jessica King Fellowship to provide aspiring entrepreneurs with disability (EwD), or those intrigued by entrepreneurship, the opportunity to explore the world of startups. In Atlassian’s early days, founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar built giving back into the business, with a belief that education and business have the power to change the world.  They pledged 1% of the company's equity, profit, employee time and products to social good - and the Atlassian Foundation was born.  Atlassian are passionate about helping social impact teams do more and co-founded the Pledge 1% movement.

Peter Rossdeutscher 
Peter Rossdeutscher is an Independent Board Director and former Global Managing Director, dedicated to addressing socio-economic inequalities and enhancing national competitiveness through outreach, upskilling and entrepreneurship. Committed to economic empowerment, he develops opportunities for First Nations peoples and promotes diversity in bridging the digital divide through pathways programs. Co-founder of initiatives like First Nations X, Quantum Girls, AgriStart, Start Something from Research, and QuantumTX, Peter actively contributes to building a more equitable future for the benefit of all.

This unique gathering is brought to you through the collaborative efforts of several nonprofit organisations driven by a shared vision for a brighter future: First Nations X, the Western Australian Ocean Foundation and Forest Research Foundation.


This Global Goals Breakfast is made possible by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation


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Dec
6
8:30 am08:30

First NationsX @ West Tech Fest 2023

  • Pan Pacific Hotel - Goldsworthy Room (map)
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INDIGENOUS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES


Date and time: Wed 6th Dec 2023, 8:30 am - 12:00 noon AWST

Location: Pan Pacific Hotel - Goldsworthy Room. 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 6004,

FREE for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island People. $35 for Non-Indigenous People.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island attendees of First Nations X receive Free Entry to West Tech Main conference


Network with Indigenous founders, owners, investment firms and high growth businesses.

Meet global venture capitalists, including Aaron Gershenberg and Terrance Phillips, and engage with and learn from some of the world's most innovative and successful founders.

Delivered by First Nations X as a West Tech Fest 2023 satellite event.

Investment and the Business Journey

Hear from global leaders and major companies.

Accessing Markets in Large Sectors

Panel chat with Indigenous business leaders from Australia’s largest sectors.

Networking to leverage the Australian StartUp ecosystem

Meet Indigenous entrepreneurs, investors & business leaders. Explore pathways for startup & SME growth.


SPEAKERS

Aaron Gershenberg: Sr. Advisor & Founding Partner, Emeritus, SVB Capital.

Benson Saulo: Managing Partner, First Australians Capital.

Terrance Phillips MD: Citi-Bank Hong Kong.

Jaynaya Winmar: Cycle breaker, A Glow Getter Indigenous Entrepreneur.

Peter Rossdeutscher: CoFounder - First Nations X, Atomic Sky and Quantum Girls.

Gordon Cole: Chair, Noongar Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Member, National NAIDOC Committee.

Kylah Morrison: First Nations X. Former CoFounder, Pilbara Indigenous Business Network.

Kent Matla: Australian Innovation Management Institute.

Paula Taylor: CoFounder, 32Degrees South & First Nations X

Les Delaforce: Head of Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Minderoo Foundation

Speakers - First NationsX @ West Tech Fest 2023

This event is being held as part of West Tech Fest 2023 and supported by Atomic Sky, Triangle Capital Partners and 32 Degrees South


First Nations X @ West Tech Fest is made possible by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation and the New Industries Fund


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Dec
7
8:00 am08:00

First Nations X: Indigenous Business Opportunities

A Fireside Chat event, part of West Tech Fest, supporting opportunity awareness for Indigenous founders, business owners and emerging leaders.

  • Opportunity awareness for Indigenous founders, business owners, future small and medium businesses.

  • Engage with Indigenous investment funds, global venture capital, corporate First Nations supply leads.

  • Meet and learn from some of the world's most innovative and successful founders, investors and business leaders.


Free for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples. Includes a free entry ticket to the West Tech Fest main conference on 7th December ($300 value) *limited to the first 40 registrations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples. Please arrive 8am for 8.20am start.

Bill Tai, Florence Drummond, Kyra Galante, Les Delaforce, Peter Rossdeutscher, Richard Tester, Remy Crick, Kylah Morrison


Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples

This event is presented by Atomic Sky as part of the West Tech Fest 2022

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Dec
6
10:00 am10:00

Australia, Space & Technology

  • West Tech Fest Innovation Showcase (map)
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An engaging discussion with senior speakers from the Australian and International Space and Technology sectors on how Australian Technology is Leveraging it's Advantages

Hear from market leaders and former NASA executives, how Australia is accelerating innovation through its strongest industries and how they align with the global space industry.

Topics include increasing ESG and productivity on Earth, establishing a sustainable presence on the Moon, and human exploration of Mars.

The event also includes pitches from startups and SMEs, solving challenges through robotics, AI, simulation and other technology.

Enrico Palermo, Dawn McIntosh, Dr Newton Campbell, Dr Pru Steinerts, Prof. Harvey Millar, Peter Rossdeutscher

Climate Clever, Sentient Computing, agili8, Nexxis Technologies, QL Space, Solar Energy Robotics, Exodus Space Systems, CorePlan, Space Angel, Camp Connect, FoundAt, Oleology, GeoMoby


The QuantumTX project is funded by Atomic Sky, AROSE, METS Ignited, the State Government of Western Australia.

The Australian Government Incubator Support Initiative, part of the Quantum Technology Exchange series by Atomic Sky, is being held as part of the West Tech Fest 2022.

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Aug
22
8:30 am08:30

Hear how Queensland Technology is leveraging it's advantages from Resources to Global Space Supply Chains

ROBOTICS, AUTOMATION & REMOTE ASSET CONTROL FOR SPACE & EARTH


Date: Monday, 22nd August 2022

Time: 8.00am to 10.30am

Location: KPMG Offices. Lvl 16 - 71 Eagle Street, Brisbane


WITH EXPERT SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

  • Leanne Cunnold. CEO, AROSE (Australian Remote Operations for Space & Earth)

  • Senior Representative of The Australian Space Agency

  • Sharna Glover. CEO, Imvelo & Director & Affiliate Partner, QuantumTX

  • Sue Keay. Oz Minerals & Robotics Advisory Group

  • Nicole Ireland. General Manager, Robotics Australia Group

  • Michelle Keegan. AROSE and Electric Mine Consortium


 
 

This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources through the Incubator Support Initiative

 
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Dec
7
12:00 pm12:00

Technology, Space & Western Australia


Open innovation is transforming the USD 314B global space sector and Western Australia is positioned to benefit from it's technology leadership in the Clean Energy, Minerals, Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing and Defence Industries

Hear how W.A. Technology is leveraging it's advantages into global Space sector supply chains

EXPERT SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS

  • Peter Rossdeutscher. Atomic Sky. QuantumTX, StartUp WA, SmartSAT CRC

  • Mark Stickells. Executive Director, Pawsey Super Computing Research Centre

  • Prof Phil Bland. Director, BINAR & Curtin Space Science & Technology Centre

  • Leanne Cunnold. CEO; AROSE (Australian Remote Operations for Space & Earth)

  • Sam Forbes. Director; SpAARC Space Automation, AI & Robotics Control Complex)

  • Kylah Morrison State GM, METS Ignited & Committee, Gravity Discovery Centre

Food and refreshments are included



Proudly part of West Tech Fest

 

 
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Mar
24
10:30 am10:30

European Business & Innovation Forum 2021

  • Level 5 - 11 Mounts Bay Road Perth, WA, 6000 Australia (map)
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European Business & Innovation Forum 2021

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2021 WAEBA Spotlight Nations – Austria and Germany

Moderated by Mr Jason Collins, CEO of European Australian Business Council

Introduction

11:00 – 11:03 - Welcome by WAEBA President, Mary Jardine Clarke - Introduction of European Australian Business Council CEO – Mr. Jason Collins – Forum Moderator.

11:03 - 11:10 – EABC CEO – Jason Collins – and Introduction of EY Host Partner Mr. Ezra Hefter 11:10 - 11:20 - Ernst & Young Partner Research & Development - Mr Ezra Hefter

SESSION 1: Talking Trade

11:20 - 11:22 - Moderator to introduce KEYNOTE – Ambassador of the EU HE Dr. Michael Pulch

11:22 - 11:35 – KEYNOTE - Ambassador of the European Union in Australia – HE Dr. Michael Pulch

11:35 - 11:37 - Moderator to introduce WA State Director Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade

11:37 - 11:50 – Trade Panel Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade – Hybrid Panel with WA State Director of DFAT Mrs Sarah Hooper; Mr. Tom Connor, Assistant Secretary, Europe Trade Branch DFAT and Mrs Jan Hutton ; and DFAT Deputy Negotiator - Australia EU Free Trade Agreement – via video conference.

SESSION 2: WAEBA Spotlight Nations 2021 – AUSTRIA and GERMANY

11:50 - 11:51 - Moderator to introduce Trade Commissioner & Consul General of Austria
11:51 - 12: 04 - Trade Commissioner & Consul General of Austria Mr. Karl Hartleb

12:04 - 12-06 – Moderator to Introduce WA Chamber of Commerce & Industry Chief Economist

12:06 - 12:16 - WA CCI Chief Economist – Mr Aaron Morey

12:16 - 12:17 - Moderator to Introduce – Director (AU/NZ) - Germany Trade & Invest

12:17 - 12:29 - Director Australia & New Zealand – Germany Trade & Invest, Mr. Heiko Stumpf

SESSION 3: Australia EU Critical Minerals & Energy Futures

12:29 - 12:30 - Moderator to introduce Executive Director Critical Minerals Facilitation Office

12:30– 12:40 - Executive Director Critical Minerals Facilitation Office Via Teleconference - Mr. Andrew Hutchinson

12:41 - 12:42 - Moderator to introduce HE Ambassador of Netherlands

12:42 -12:54 - HE Ambassador of Netherlands Marion Derckx - Economic & Cultural Address

12:54 -12:56 - Moderator to introduce WA State Government Minister for Mining & Energy

12:56 - 13:08 - WA State Government Minister for Mining & Energy- Hon Bill Johnston MLA

13:08 – 13:10 - Moderator to Introduce WAEBA Launch of SPIRE EVENTS - Mining & Energy Investment Australia Europe Conference. 19 – 20 May 2021

13:10 – 13:15 - WAEBA Launch of Mining & Energy Investment Australia Europe Conference 2021

13:15 – 13:15 - Moderator to close Business Forum and Invitation to Hospitality with Minister

13:15 -14:00 - Convenience Break and buffet light Luncheon – Buffet luncheon platters of wraps and sandwiches, warm savory quiches/pies, fruit/cheese platter, biscuits, apple and orange juice, water, tea selection, coffee.

FORUM SESSION Two – European Innovation Forum
The Growing EU & WA - Innovation Landscape – Space; Circular Economy, Sustainable Energy; Innovation Leaders Panel and more.

Moderated by Professor Peter Rossdeutscher – QUANTUM Technology Exchange and Mary Jardine Clarke, President of WAEBA

Part One: The Innovation landscape – WA & EU Perspectives

14:00 - 14:05 - Welcome and introduction of QUANTUM Technology Exchange by Professor peter Rossdeutscher and WAEBA President Mary Jardine - Introduction of WA Chief Scientist Professor Peter Klinken – Acknowledgement of Country.

14:05- 14:15 – Chief Scientist of Western Australia Professor Peter Klinken, AC

14:15 - 14:16 – Moderator to introduce WA State Minister of Innovation

14:17 -14:27 – WA State Minister of Innovation (INVITED)


14:28 – 14:29 – Moderator to introduce EU Minister Counsellor for Trade, Innovation & Research 1

4:30 – 14:40 - EU Minister Counsellor for Trade, Innovation & Research – Mr. Cornelis Keijzer

PART Two: Innovation in Sustainability, Circular Economy, EU Green Deal

14:41 – 14:42 – Moderator to introduce Moderator to introduce CSIRO Data 61 – ASPIRE Circular Economy Presentation

14:42 – 14:54 CSIRO Data 61 – ASPIRE – Mr. Cameron McKenzie, CEO – Monetising the Circular Economy

14:54 – 14:55 – Moderator to introduce HE Betty Pavelich Sirois, Ambassador of Croatia – Sustainability, Innovation and Circular Economy in the EU’s youngest member state Croatia

14:55 – 15:07 - HE Betty Pavelich, Ambassador of Croatia

15:07 – 15:08 Moderator to introduce WA Innovation Leadership Panel– Women in Innovation 15:08 – 15:28 – WA Innovation Leadership Panel – Women in Innovation & Research

Panellists: Moderator - Professor Peter Rossdeutscher

  • Dr. Jenny Harrison – Expert Consultant - CSIRO – Data 61

  • Dr. Carla Boehl – FMGL – Winner Women in Technology & Innovation Award 2020

  • Dr. Silvia Shrubsall, Ing.– EU Academic; Innovation in Developing Economies

  • Miranda Taylor – CEO NERA – National Energy Resources Australia

PART THREE: The Space Economy & Innovation

15:28 – 15:30 - Moderator to introduce AIRBUS – SPACE – Martin Rowse

15:30 – 15:40 - AIRBUS SPACE Australia – Martin Rowse

5:40 – 15:41 - Moderator to introduce UWA International Space Centre Executive Director

15:41 – 14:50 - UWA International Space Centre Executive Director Professor Danail Obreschkow

15:50-– 15:51- Moderator to introduce Principal Joseph Banks Secondary College, Eleanor Hughes

15:51 – 16:00 - Joseph Banks College Space Science Education Centre – Eleanor Hughes, Principal

16:00 – 16:01 - Moderator to introduce European Space Agency - WA Director Gerhard Billing

16:01 – 16:15 - European Space Agency – New Norcia CSIRO Facility director Mr. Gerhard Billing 16:15 – 16:17 - Moderator to introduce live internet hook up with European Space Agency

16:17 – 16:30 – Via Teleconference - presentation with ESA Launch & Ground Operations Darmstadt, Germany

16:30 – 16:40 - Questions from the floor to any of the speakers

16:40 – 16:45 - Vote of thanks and closure of Forum

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Nov
24
7:00 am07:00

SUBIACO ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION BREAKFAST

An exclusive, invitation-only breakfast event on business success through innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity.

Introduced by Subiaco’s Mayor Penny Taylor, with inspirational entrepreneurs sharing their journey via a panel and audience engagement fire-side chat. Olivia Humphry (Founder, Kanopy), Natalee Bowen (Founder, Indah Design), Natasha Ayers (CoFounder, AgriStart), Tom Young (CoFounder, uDrew) and

Peter Rossdeutscher (StartUp WA Advisory Board Chair)
Gain key insights from industry leaders at the forefront of change in Western Australia.

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May
19
9:00 am09:00

Future Technology Trends

SPEAKERS

PETER CLARKE

General Manager Industry Engagement METS Ignited Australia Ltd

ROMA SHARP

SME Engagement Manager at NERA (National Energy Resources Australia)

FRANCIS NORMAN

General Manager Innovation and Strategy at NERA
Director at Ulfire Pty & SICA • Project Virtual Teams expert

GLYNN ELLIS

Hydrogen Delivery Manager, FMG Managing Dirrctor, Thales New Energy

SAMUEL FORBES

General Manager, Remote & Autonomous Operations, Fugro. Director, AROSE.

RUTH KEANE

Global Engagement Manager, High Growth Export Services, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

JON SCIORTINO

Mining Sector Lead, Nova Systems

NICHOLAS PREVOST

Director of Mining Innovation - Australia/Pacific Inmarstat

DAVE LAWIE

Chief Geoscientist/ Chief Technologist - Mining Solutions, IMDEX

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Apr
28
9:00 am09:00

Professional Pitching and Communications

ATOMIC SKY MASTERCLASS SERIES: STARTUP SKILLS

Professional Pitching and Communications

Attendees will gain the skills and experience to create and deliver the best pitch to communicate to a targeted audience, whether that be an investor or sales target, to qualify interest and secure engagement for calls to action. This Workshop includes developing, refining and practicing the pitch with the help of an experienced Entrepreneur in Residence.

WORKSHOP FIVE - Virtual Workshop - 28 April 2020

  • Understanding your audience and pitch purpose

  • Anchoring your key messages and structuring your pitch

  • Improving your content and delivery

  • Creating flow, impact and a follow up plan

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Apr
7
9:00 am09:00

Investment Readiness and Effective Capital Strategies

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ATOMIC SKY MASTERCLASS SERIES: STARTUP SKILLS

Investment Readiness and Effective Capital Strategies

This workshop provides a pragmatic approach to building an effective capital attraction strategy for startups and SME's. Participants will gain an understanding of different types of capital and finance providers, structures and processes, and profile investor/venture fit to their own business. They will also learn from experienced Entrepreneurs in Residence how to connect, prepare, present, and work with those capital and finance providers.

WORKSHOP FOUR - Virtual Workshop - 07 April 2020

  • Sources of funding types, investor types & business fit

  • Preparing for investor due diligence

  • Components of an investor memorandum deck

  • Tips for working with advisors and professional experts

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Apr
6
9:00 am09:00

Export Readiness and International Expansion Planning

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ATOMIC SKY MASTERCLASS SERIES: STARTUP SKILLS

Export Readiness and International Expansion Planning

Participants will be guided on how to assess which international markets present the best opportunities and which export business models are the most effective to adopt for those markets. The masterclass also includes mentoring from an Entrepreneur in Residence on how best to get connected to customers, build their business and get their money back home.

WORKSHOP THREE - Virtual Workshop - 06 April 2020

  • Understand, model and select target geographies

  • Choosing when to go international

  • Leveraging help both in-country and at destination

  • Maximising trade channels and export funding

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Feb
12
9:00 am09:00

Maximizing Trade Conferences & Marketing

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ATOMIC SKY MASTERCLASS SERIES: STARTUP SKILLS

Maximizing Trade Conferences & Marketing

Attendees will learn how to prepare themselves, so they can maximise the outcomes when attending business events. An Entrepreneur in Residence will guide attendees through methods to generate opportunities for new customer leads, to refine a coffee table elevator pitch and to follow-up actions and convert leads into sales.

WORKSHOP TWO - Perth CBD - 12 February 2020

  • Selecting, planning & preparing to attend a conference

  • Arriving deal ready and pitch ready

  • Effective networking to build a deal and lead book

  • Follow-up processes to maximizing opportunities

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Feb
7
9:00 am09:00

Strategic Positioning in Global Supply Chain

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ATOMIC SKY MASTERCLASS SERIES: STARTUP SKILLS

Strategic Positioning in Global Supply Chain

Participants will learn to identify and prioritise new customer opportunities in select global supply chains across different industries and assess where they have potential competitive advantage. They will be guided by an Entrepreneur in Residence, through building a business model canvas and the actions to exploit those opportunities.

WORKSHOP ONE - Perth CBD - 07 February 2020

  • Value Proposition Alignment with the sector

  • Validating product-market fit

  • Crystallising competitive advantage and key levers

  • Business model and action plan

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