Upcoming Innovation & Tech Events in WA
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Perth's innovation ecosystem is buzzing over the coming weeks, with events spanning AI, health data science, sustainable computing, and conservation tech. Whether you're a student, founder, researcher or just AI-curious, there's something here for you. Here's what's coming up — and how to register.
Green Compute at the Edge Challenge — Launch & Sundowner
GreenTech Hub is launching its next Innovation Challenge, Green Compute at the Edge: Sustainable digital infrastructure from regional WA to the world.
On September 2, the official Challenge statement will launch in Perth and submissions will open. Innovators from around the world will be invited to share solutions in response to use cases informed by WA's industry, exploring what it will take to realise sustainable, green compute infrastructure for regional WA — and importantly, what these projects need to look like to be delivered at scale with genuine benefit to the communities that host them.
Join for an evening to hear about the Innovation Challenge, the regional WA opportunities being solved for, past Challenge Champions, and how you could get involved. Whether you're developing solutions, seeking solutions, keen to collaborate, or simply part of the wider ecosystem, all are welcome.
📍 Where: Beaumonde On The Point, Level 2 Ballroom 1, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth WA 6004
📅 When: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
🕓 Time: 4pm – 7pm AWST
🌿 AI, Innovation and the Future of Careers with Stephen Ezell
Join WADSIH for an evening keynote with Stephen Ezell, Vice President for Global Innovation Policy at Washington D.C.'s Information Technology and Innovation Foundation. Stephen will explore how AI and emerging technologies are reshaping industries, skills and careers — and what Western Australia can do to stay competitive on the global stage. The 45-minute keynote is followed by live Q&A and networking with WA's innovation, industry and research community.
📍 Where: Curtin Business School, 78 Murray Street, Perth
📅 When: Tuesday, 18 August 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm AWST
🧠 AI & Human Behaviour with Elizabeth Costa
How is AI changing the way we think, decide and behave? Join WADSIH for a lunchtime presentation with Elisabeth Costa, Chief of Innovation and Partnerships at the Behavioural Insights Team, exploring the intersection between AI and human behaviour. WADSIH Director Alex Jenkins opens the session, followed by Lis's presentation, audience Q&A, refreshments and networking.
📍 Where: 139 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA
📅 When: Wednesday, 26 August 2026
🕛 Time: 12pm – 1pm, followed by refreshments and networking
🎟️ Cost: $5 per person
🌱 Green Compute at the Edge Challenge — Launch & Sundowner
GreenTech Hub is launching its newest Innovation Challenge, Green Compute at the Edge: Sustainable digital infrastructure from regional WA to the world. This in-person event marks the official launch of the Challenge statement and opening of submissions, with talks from past Challenge Champions, insight into the regional WA opportunities on offer, and networking over drinks and light refreshments.
📍 Where: Beaumonde On The Point, Level 2 Ballroom 1, 306 Riverside Drive, East Perth WA 📅 When: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
🕓 Time: 4pm – 7pm (registration from 3:30pm; sundowner 5–7pm)
Can't make it in person? Register for the online launch on 4 September instead.
🏥 WA Health Hackathon 2026
Ready to use AI and data science to tackle real-world healthcare challenges? Join university students, researchers, clinicians and industry professionals for three days of collaboration and innovation, developing practical solutions to improve health outcomes and service delivery.
Working in multidisciplinary teams, participants tackle challenges from WADSIH's health partners, with a strong focus this year on data science, simulation, analytics, machine learning and emerging AI. Teams pitch their ideas, with shortlisted teams progressing to the Grand Finale.
📍 Where: Curtin University
📅 When: 18–20 September 2026
🕞 Time: 9am – 5pm each day
🎟️ Cost: $25 per person
🐋 CFC Hackathon — Code for Conservation
Hosted by Urban Bushland Council WA Inc in partnership with CFC, this 3-day intensive hackathon challenges participants to build tech-driven solutions for conservation, with a $1,750 prize pool up for grabs.
📅 When: Friday 4 – Sunday 6 September 2026
🕙 Start time: 10am, Friday 4 September
Register - https://forms.gle/DSkBSZeh52RtGWzD9
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