INVESTinWA | Investing in Innovation Seminar | Geraldton

In collaboration with the Mid West Development Commission, INVESTinWA is proud to present a unique seminar on best practices and opportunities in innovation investing.

Free to attend and includes a light networking lunch, this seminar will help you understand why innovation matters, who is driving innovation, and where the investment opportunities lie.

• Hear from industry practitioners in innovation investing, specialists in finance and tax considerations and legal agreement issues.

• Understand why innovation matters, who is innovating and the opportunities in innovation investing.

• Assess your own strengths, gaps, and preferences to start building your own individual investment thesis as a guard rail to guide your choices - where you wish to get your share in WA’s innovation.

While full benefit will be in attending the whole seminar, there is opportunity to attend part sessions, such as:

• 10am - 12pm: Investing in Innovation

• 12pm - 1pm: Networking Lunch

• 1.40pm - 2.30pm: Finance and Tax Considerations

• 2.30pm - 2.50pm: Coffee Break

• 2.50pm - 3.40pm: Legal Agreement Issues

Featuring:

⭐ Greg Riebe | Greg is a leading innovation and investment executive in WA, serving as Executive Director and co-founder of Entrepreneurs in Residence (eir), and Program Lead for InvestInWA. With over 20 years’ experience in commercialisation, startup advisory, and venture management, Greg managed Perth’s first technology incubator and played a pivotal role in building WA’s tech and innovation ecosystem. He is also recognised as Australian Angel Investor of the Year (2020), Pearcey Entrepreneur of the Year (WA, 2020) and actively mentors founders, advises angel syndicates, and supports early-stage ventures and corporates across the country.

⭐ James McNaught | James is a Partner at Carbon Group, specialising in accounting and tax services, with more than nine years of experience at PwC before joining Carbon in 2020 and progressing rapidly to Partner. He is a Chartered Accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University and Grad. Dip. of Chartered Accounting from CA ANZ. James has worked at PwC in private client services, where he worked directly with business owners. Since joining Carbon in 2020, James quickly became an Accounting & Tax Partner due to his passion for building strong relationships and helping clients understand tax matters and optimising business decisions. His approach emphasises personalised advice and strategic support for small and medium enterprises.

⭐ Luke Paterson | Luke is a Partner at K&L Gates in Perth, specialising in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, venture capital, and private business matters. Luke brings extensive experience advising multinationals, listed entities, family businesses, start-ups, and Indigenous enterprises across various sectors, including mining, renewables, technology, and construction.

⭐ Brad Hill | Brad is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and storyteller dedicated to accelerating breakthrough innovation and commercialising deep tech in Australia. He is the co-founder and presenter of Innovation Nation on Channel 9, a TV series highlighting the stories of Western Australia’s top inventors and creative trendsetters, helping them attract attention, investment, and opportunities from both investors and the public.

Secure your spot and register your interest today!

INVESTinWA Showcase

Join us at the Pan Pacific on 24 September from 11:30am and meet with the state's most innovative-active centres and hubs (where innovations get developed) and some of the nation's most exciting investment platforms (where deals get done) all under one roof. Identify what innovations you may choose to watch and assess and which Aussie investment platforms you may choose to get your share in WA’s innovation.

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