Get Ready for West Tech Fest 2025 — What’s On
- dylan.panetta
- 7 hours ago
- 4 min read
If you’re part of WA’s startup, student-founder or innovation community — this is your call to mark your calendar. West Tech Fest 2025 lands in Perth from 8–12 December, and it’s shaping up to be a massive week of events, learning, connection, and opportunity.
At Venture UWA, we want to make sure you don’t miss out. Whether you’re building a startup, exploring deep tech, or just curious about the future, there’s something here for you.
🔎 What is West Tech Fest (WTF)?
West Tech Fest is Australia’s longest-running tech and innovation festival, designed to bring together founders, investors, corporates, researchers, creatives and students — all under one roof (and across several venues) for a celebration of innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurship. It’s more than a conference. It’s a gateway to global networks, potential investment, cross-industry collaboration, and exposure for WA’s brightest ideas.
This year's events run across Perth and promise a packed program including keynotes, panels, startup showcases, satellite events, exhibitions, and unique workshops.
🎯 Satellite Events
Here are some events you might find valuable, whether you’re a student, early-stage founder, or curious innovator.
Corporate Innovation Summit 2025
Wednesday, 10 December 2025📍 Part of the West Tech Fest Satellite Events Program
The Corporate Innovation Summit 2025 is one of the standout satellite events of this year’s West Tech Fest — bringing together leaders from Australia’s top corporates, scale-ups, and innovation teams to explore how large organisations can innovate with the speed, creativity, and agility of startups.
This summit is designed for anyone interested in the intersection of enterprise, strategy, and innovation, including students and founders wanting to understand how big organisations make decisions, adopt new technologies, and partner with emerging startups.
🌟 What to Expect
Real corporate case studies from companies navigating digital transformation
Insights into how organisations build internal innovation teams, labs, and venture arms
Discussions on integrating AI, automation, and emerging technologies into legacy systems
Strategies for forming corporate–startup partnerships (and how founders can prepare)
Networking with innovation leaders, intrapreneurs, and corporate decision-makers
Whether you’re a founder hoping to partner with larger organisations, a student considering a career in innovation strategy, or someone curious about how corporate Australia is preparing for the future — this summit gives a rare behind-the-scenes look at how big companies think, innovate, and adapt.
⚡ The Long Game Live: LDES Challenge Finalists Pitch Event
📅 Wednesday, 10 December 2025
📍 Part of West Tech Fest’s Official Satellite Events Program
If you're passionate about energy innovation, climate solutions, or deep tech, this is one satellite event you don’t want to miss.
The Long Game Live brings together the finalists of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Challenge — a national competition focused on breakthrough technologies capable of stabilising Australia’s future renewable energy grid.
This pitch event showcases the top emerging innovators working on solutions that could reshape how we store and distribute clean energy. Expect concepts that span:
Next-generation battery systems
Grid-scale storage technologies
Thermal and mechanical storage solutions
Novel approaches to accelerating Australia’s transition to net-zero
⚛️ Quantum Internet Summit
When: Wed, 10 December — 8:30 am to 1:00 pm AWST
Why it matters: As AI and digital transformation accelerate, trust online and data security have never been more important. This summit explores the next frontier: quantum internet — a technology that could redefine online security, digital identity, and computation.
What you get: A plain-language intro to quantum tech, deep-dive sessions on potential applications (web3, blockchain, secure comms), and a chance to connect with researchers, entrepreneurs, and thinkers shaping the quantum-powered future.
If you’ve got an idea in deep tech, data privacy, cybersecurity or crypto/web3 — this is a golden opportunity to learn, network, and position yourself on the frontier.
🧬 Perth Biodesign Showcase 2025
When: Mon, 8 December
Why it matters: Biodesign stands at the intersection of biology and design — everything from med-tech to sustainable systems. WA is already building momentum in biotech and health innovation, and this showcase provides a platform for new ideas to be seen and supported.
What you get: A chance to meet fellow health-tech, biotech or sustainability-oriented founders/researchers; get feedback on your concept; connect with potential partners or investors.
🧑💼 How to Form a Board of Directors for Scaling Your Startup
When: Wed, 10 December — 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm AWST
Why it matters: As your startup grows, so do the demands on governance, structure, accountability — especially if you want investors, scale, or long-term viability. This workshop demystifies how to assemble a board, understand roles & responsibilities, and set your company up for success.
What you get: Practical guidance tailored for startups, frameworks for governance, tools to help you scale responsibly and sustainably.
📣 What You Should Do Now
Explore the full WTF schedule — check out West Tech Fest’s program & satellite events page so you don’t miss anything.
Register early — some events and showcases have limited capacity. Whether you plan to attend or exhibit, secure your spot soon.
Plan to network + learn — bring business cards or digital contact info; come with questions; treat it as a launchpad for your next idea, project or startup.
