The prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program (MIT REAP) is coming to Western Australia from June 25th - July 1st. (Read the announcement here).

During this visit, Meshpoints is hosting a unique opportunity for our partners to learn directly from an international community of innovation experts, as we shape Western Australia’s future.

Over breakfast, Dr. Phil Budden, MIT Management: Senior Lecturer in Tech / Innovation / Entrepreneurship / Strategy (TIES), will share valuable insights with the Meshpoints community including:

Future-proofing: How do we overcome structural barriers (e.g. traditional/existing education system) to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs at scale?
Learning how to fail: How can we encourage a culture of risk-taking?
International inspiration: What learnings from other regions/ecosystems can be applied in Western Australia?
Building capacity: What tools can we use to foster fast collaboration with real-world impact?

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with your peers and interact with a world-leading innovation expert.

Agenda:

7:30am - Arrival, Networking + Breakfast
8:00am - Q&A with Dr. Phil Budden, MIT Management: Senior Lecturer in Tech / Innovation / Entrepreneurship / Strategy (TIES)
8:45am - Continued Networking
9:00am - Close

This event is free and exclusive for Meshpoints Partners, thanks to the support of Lotterywest and Spacecubed.

Regional startups are invited to apply for sponsorship to attend the MIT Perth Innovation Symposium on Friday, 30th June (the day after this event). This is an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded innovators, learn from the best in the business, and gain valuable insights that can help you grow your business. Regional startups can apply for sponsorship directly here: https://app.sideways6.com/form...