There’s a huge focus on tech in the City to close out the year, with the return of West Tech Fest and several satellite events in December, supported by the City of Perth.

If you’re an entrepreneur or start-up wanting to connect with global thought leaders and venture capital investment opportunities, or you just want to listen and learn more about this thriving sector, then don’t miss out on the many technology and innovation events being held in the City.

Monday 2 December 2024

West Tech Fest Satellite Event | First Nations X | First Nations House Summit | 10:00am – 5:00pm | The Kingsman on Riverside Drive Perth
First Nations House Summit is designed to provide economic empowerment for First Nations entrepreneurs and start-ups in the investment ecosystem and is a FREE event for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. For tickets, visit First Nations House Summit.

West Tech Fest Satellite Event | Corporate Innovation Series | Corporate Innovation Summit | 10:00am – 7:00pm | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth
The Corporate Innovation Summit is a premier one-day event designed for forward-thinking professionals. Global thought leaders in corporate innovation will share insights on cutting-edge international best practices and real-world use cases from companies at the forefront of industry transformation. To find out more, visit Tickets for Corporate Innovation Summit. 

West Tech Fest Satellite Event | Immerse Australia | XR Fest – AWE Nite Perth | 4:30pm – 6:30pm | Spacecubed RIFF Perth | Free event
XR Fest – AWE Nite Perth explores the present and future of Extended Reality [XR] from Virtual Reality [VR] to Augmented Reality [AR] and Mixed Reality [MR] and how they are transforming industries. For tickets, visit XR Fest - AWE Nite Perth, Mon, Dec 2, 2024, 4:30 PM | Meetup.

West Tech Fest Satellite Event | Perth Biodesign | Perth Biodesign Showcase | 5:30pm – 9:00pm | City of Perth Council House Perth | Free event
Perth Biodesign Showcase will highlight exciting initiatives in the biomedical and health innovation ecosystem in Western Australia including outcomes of its 2024 programs. 

Tuesday 3 December 2024

West Tech Fest Satellite Event | Azolla | Future by Design – Creating the Future Networking Breakfast | 7:00am – 9:00am | Visagio Perth  
This Silicon Valley-style event will discuss how exponential technology can help deliver better outcomes for all and where forward-thinking professionals can share ideas, collaborate and develop the skills to design future-focused solutions. To find out more, visit https://events.humanitix.com/a-future-by-design-networking-breakfast.

West Tech Fest Satellite Event | Australian Sports Technologies Network [ASTN] | ASTN WA Networking Event | 5:00pm – 7:00pm | City of Perth Library Perth | Free event
Australian Sports Technologies Network showcase world-class and local sportstech leaders and global trends in the sportstech and investment landscape. For tickets, visit ASTN WA Networking Event - West Tech Fest.

West Tech Fest | West Tech Standup | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Johnny Fox’s Northbridge 
Stand-up is a bit like pitching a start-up – you’re on stage with a microphone and in the spotlight for five minutes. Sink or swim.  People laugh or not laugh. Investors get it or they don’t. West Tech Fest in association with Experimental Comedy Club present a fun-filled night of laughs at Johnny Fox’s where you’ll hear from 10 up-and-coming local comedians. For tickets, visit West Tech Standup, in association with the Experimental Comedy Club, Grassroots.   

Thursday 5 December 2024

West Tech Fest | West Tech Main | 8:30am – 5:00pm | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth
Perth’s technology and innovation ecosystem comes alive as global leaders and emerging start-ups collide. Speakers include Founder of One Earth, Linzi Boyd: CEO Harry Dixon from Checkmate, Founding Partner and Managing Director of Cake Ventures, Monique Woodard and CEO Damian Kassabgi of Tech Council of Australia, plus many more. For more information, visit westtechfest.com.au.

West Tech Fest | City of Perth Innovation Showcase | 9:30am – 12:00pm | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth
Get a first-hand look at the latest inventions, exciting products and new technologies that are on the cusp of revolutionising industries from across Western Australia. To find out more, visit westtechfest.com.au.

West Tech Fest Satellite Event | Student Edge | Young Entrepreneurs Showcase [YES] | 9:00am – 1:30pm | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre Perth | Free event
High school students from across Perth promote and pitch their start-ups to the business community, investors and public. For more information, visit yeshow.org. 

The City is also proud to have supported several initiatives throughout the year as part of its commitment to the local technology and innovation ecosystem, including Spacecubed’s Perth Landing Pad, Startup Weekend and City of Perth Plus Eight Pre-Accelerator Program; She Codes Australia; REMIX Summit Perth; WA Innovation Calendar; INCITE Awards 2024; Indonesian Chamber of Commerce WA’s Kaya Indonesian Business Week; Innovate Australia’s Innovation AI Summits; and We Are Emersyn’s Female Founders Pitch Night just to name a few.

The City is committed to investing in this thriving sector and positioning Perth as a global hub of technology and innovation. To find out more, visit Technology and Innovation | City of Perth.