West Tech Fest

Throw back to West Tech fest 2023 when we premiered the Founder Series with an exclusive screening that kicked off the festival... This captivating series unveiled the journeys behind some of Australia's most innovative companies: SafetyCulture, Brighte, Finder and Canva. If you missed the screening, there's great news - the entire Founder Series is now available on YouTube, making these inspiring stories accessible to everyone. Discover the authentic highs and lows that shaped these "overnight successes" years in the making. Episode one features friend of West Tech, Luke Anear: https://lnkd.in/g8cFdebq 📺 Catch all four episodes now on YouTube. #WestTechFest #FounderStories #AustralianStartups #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Our links to SXSW continue to grow with WTF founders Rohan McDougall and Paula Taylor attending the festival in Austin, Texas this week. They have keen leading panels on energy transition and innovation, meeting potential WTF 2025 speakers and gathering inspiration to bring back to Perth for this years festival. 💡🚀💥 West Tech Fest is proud to be Australia’s biggest tech, innovation and investment festival - with a global reach and expansive international partnerships we are excited to continue to grow our impact globally, for WA. First Nations House Bill Tai Larry Lopez Danelle Cross Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation #westtechfest #sxsw2025 Peter Rossdeutscher AM Kent Matla Curtin Innovation and Entrepreneurship Jahna Cedar OAM

The West Tech Fest community is invited to the Black Swan Summit: At the Edge of Tomorrow: Machine, Money, and Humanity - 24-26 March 2025 at the University of Western Australia. Register online or via QR code below before 28th Feb to join this invitation-only Summit, a celebration of sustainable finance and technology brought by the Global Finance & Technology Network in collaboration with WAWEB3 and local stakeholders. Event program & information is available here: https://lnkd.in/gM2JJJYW

The dust has barely settled on West Tech Fest 2024 and the planning begins for 2025, with some site visits this week and big conversations starting around what is to come in December. We loved the atmosphere of our biggest City of Perth Innovation Showcase yet, showcasing some of WA's best tech and innovation - and some amazing exhibitors supported by Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development 🥗🐟, Department of Health (WA Health) 🏥🩺. What was your highlight of West Tech 2024 and what would you like to see in 2025?

From little things, big things grow! Great to see Business News sharing the history of West Tech Fest this week, after our record breaking 2024 festival. Thanks to Charlie Gunningham for the fabulous write up. We can’t wait to share what’s planned for 2025… be amongst the first to lock in your 2025 festival pass at 2024 prices, available on the website now! 💥🚀💡 https://lnkd.in/gDtf_nBJ [paywall]

🚀 West Tech Fest 2024! What a way to end the year! The team at WTF HQ would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season. We appreciate your continued support and dedication to West Tech Fest and Western Australia's thriving start-up and innovation ecosystem. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey this year. Special thanks to our Founders Bill Tai, Paula Taylor, Larry Lopez, and Rohan McDougall for their continued support, and vision. As well as all our wonderful sponsors! None of this is possible without you City of Perth Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation UK in Australia Business Events Perth Woodside Energy Radium Capital Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Western Power Spacecubed City of Joondalup Airtree When bright minds come together it's incredible what we can achieve. Watch this space 2025 is set to be even bigger and better! Don't miss out on Early Bird Festival Passes, they're on sale NOW! https://lnkd.in/gC8WmK5f Enjoy the highlights perfectly put together by Lewis and Manny from Terrace Loft! #WestTechFest #WTF24 Sarah Kahle Danelle Cross Kali Norman

‼️ WTF! Just when you thought things couldn't get any better! 2025 Festival Passes are on sale NOW! That's right, secure your Early Bird Festival Pass at 2024 prices TODAY! This is your chance to gain access to all the core events that make West Tech Fest a must-attend celebration of innovation and technology, with leading keynotes from globally renowned VCs and start-ups! Grab your pass early, and you’ll unlock a range of exclusive benefits and other goodies designed to make your festival experience even more extraordinary. Don't delay! This early bird pricing will increase in the new year💥 https://lnkd.in/gC8WmK5f #WestTechFest25 #WTF25 Paula Taylor Bill Tai Danelle Cross Sarah Kahle Rohan McDougall Larry Lopez Kali Norman Charlie Gunningham

🚀 West Tech MAIN! The biggest event EVER! What a week! Our feet have hardly touched the ground, with a week of exciting government announcements by Roger Cook (more on them soon), and an epic schedule of mingling, networking, and discussions around the exciting new ventures coming to WA in the coming years! As Danelle Cross famously said 'WA and Perth is the best place on EARTH to start a business!' Here are some of the highlights from West Tech Main! Stay tuned for more updates on next year's festival coming soon! #WestTechFest #WTF24 #InnovationWA Curtin University City of PerthDepartment of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Business Events Perth Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development UK in Australia Radium Capital Western Power Woodside Energy Spacecubed Airtree Grace Brown Andromeda Purpose Ventures Harry Dixon Kali Norman Monique Woodard Olivia Brooks Stephen Dawson Basil Zempilas White Spark Pictures Living Oceans Aquariums Bill Tai Paula Taylor Rohan McDougall Larry Lopez Sarah Kahle 🙌 Garry Williams

WTF: Why West Tech Fest might be the best technology conference in Australia! "In my experienced-event-organiser personal opinion, this is the very best technology conference in Australia, and continues to grow in size, attendees, curated specialness, and interest. A certain monolithic conference brand that converges in Sydney in October might wonder, for example, whether it is included in this comparison exercise. The answer to that question is “yes” as I reflect on some of the incredible talks, pitches and people I’ve happened to interact with during the first three days of the festival, and look ahead to the centrepiece of the fest – West Tech Main – taking over the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre on its final and fourth day". 🙌 Garry Williams Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ghsFhXYj City of Perth Curtin University Business Events Perth Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Western Power Radium Capital Woodside Energy City of Joondalup Spacecubed Bill Tai Larry Lopez Paula Taylor Rohan McDougall Kali Norman Danelle Cross Sarah Kahle #WestTechFest #WTF24

🚀 City of Perth Innovation Showcase! Huge thank you to all the exhibitors who attended the City of Perth Innovation Showcase yesterday! The foyer was buzzing with energy from start to finish with an array of new tech and valuable connections being made. We also saw an incredible display by The Young Entrepreneurs Showcase, inspiring the younger generation into Entrepreneurship. Didn't see your photo here? Check out the link below for more great photos from the City of Perth Innovation Showcase https://lnkd.in/gRJkrtJs Basil Zempilas City of Perth Curtin University UK in Australia Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Department of Primary Industries & Regional Development Western Power Radium Capital Woodside Energy Spacecubed City of Joondalup