🛬 Rick Baker + Silk have touched down in Perth for West Tech Fest this week! 🍸 Come meet them at the Closing Network Drinks on Wed or say hi if you spot them around over the next few days 👋

“A lot of technology comes out of Perth and goes global…” @HPCAddict and Rochelle Fleming in our first Fireside Chat discussing how to navigate online & offline data security #WestTechFest22

In case you missed it

Minister Dawson announces new Innovation strategy for WA innovation.wa.gov.au

Not a bad day to be on Rottnest Island Sophie Amat! Thanks for representing music on the blockchain at West Tech Fest this week 🤌

And that’s a wrap. An epic end to West Tech Fest for 2022, huge thank you to PaulaTaylor Rohan ACTAI Ventures & Larry Lopez for making the magic happen, as well as the rest of the team 🧡 Special mention to Josh Garratt for being my tweet buddy this week 🐥

Welcome to the slushy streets of Helsinki :) And welcome to #slush23 later this year, it's not the Silicon Valley obviously. It's better ;)

Great to be part of the LP panel at "Investing in Venture Capital - How to become an Investor & Limited Partner in Australia's Venture Asset Class" next week on Wed 15th, 4pm - 6pm in Perth CBD. If you're a sophisticated investor & interested DM @timvickibrewer for an invite 🙌

Check this!

WA Creative Tech Innovation Hub officially launches in Bunbury in 10 minutes mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/…’s-creative-and-immersive-technology-industries.aspx

Learn to Code in six months! Morning Startup tomorrow at 7.30am watch online! meetup.com/en-AU/morning-…

2023 Global Entrepreneurship Network Congress this week in #Melbourne with team #WA 🌏 Thanks to the New Industries Fund, Meshpoints and StartupWA we have 24 local Western Australians to attend the Congress this week.    #GEC2023 #innovation

Some great presentations happening today #GEC2023

West Tech North 2023 ✅ A pivotal event in fortifying the Pilbara's tech talk, with electric engagement centred on investment support and growth. We're excited at the prospect of this becoming a regular event each year. Special thanks to JTSI's New Industries Fund #WestTechFest2

LIVE @ West Tech Fest Official Launch Party Powered By Cisco! #WestTechFest23 #Innovation #RegionalWA

AVL was proud to sponsor the Pollinators Inc NextGen Entrepreneurs Competition again. A big congratulations to all the amazing students who took part and to Pollinators for giving Mid West kids the unique opportunity to problem solve real World climate issues. $AVL #COP28

Unlocking innovation isn't just about business—it's a mindset. West Tech Fest keynote speaker HEX CEO Jeanette Cheah shared her thoughts on breaking the stigma surrounding entrepreneurship with the The West Australian. Read more: thewest.com.au/business/small…

It’s a wrap. West Tech Fest has become larger than life .. as is tonight’s sunset.

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