Innovation Summit

Join us for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and groundbreaking ideas at the South West’s latest event destination, Sabina River Farm Estate!

Illuminate Insights, Unveiling Solutions

The Regional Innovation Summit will explore innovations for sustainable industries in regional Australia by driving discussion on critical focus topics and creating opportunities for collaboration through keynote speeches from industry experts, panel conversations and networking opportunities. 

Bridging Perspectives, Fostering Connections

The Summit promises an unrivalled opportunity to connect with a dynamic assembly of trailblazers with fresh viewpoints and ingenious solutions including entrepreneurs, researchers, government representatives, corporates and investors. 

Keynote speakers from across Australia will bring with them insights into future industries that hold immense promise for the region including blue economy, creative tech and sustainable agriculture. 

Sebastian Gray, Founder and CEO of Everclime, an Australian sustainability platform helping brands activate their ESG strategy through immersive and interactive digital certificates via a transparent on-chain ledger.

Josh Whiteland, Wadandi custodian and Koomal Dreaming owner, has a personal commitment to sharing his knowledge of his culture and lore with guests from around Australia and the world.

Louise Brown, co-founder and CEO of HydGene Renewables, who have pioneered a revolutionary biocatalyst solution to produce green hydrogen on-site from renewable biomass sources.

Wayne Liubinskas, Co-founder and CEO of Village Energy where thriving communities are built by helping grid operators improve the reliability and affordability of providing energy to remote villages and towns.

Andrew Outhwaite, Managing Director of For Blue, centre for blue economy innovation for the Indian Ocean.

Cameron Scadding, Founder and Managing Director of Source Certain International, a global leader in traceability, provenance and supply chain integrity.

Paula Taylor, Co-Founder COTU, a Web3 platform engineering new ways of commercialising creativity and bringing people together in unexpected ways.

Euan Beamont, Co-founder of Energy Farmers Australia, who have created alternative waste management systems to allow organisations to repurpose their waste.

Chris De Cuyper, co-founder and Managing Director of Fremantle Seaweed, growing various types of seaweeds to significantly reduce climate change causing methane emissions from cattle and other ruminant livestock.

Troy W., Chief Revenue Officer at Rise-X where people can build highly inter-connected business ecosystems using their innovative Ecosystem Orchestration Platform.

Stuart Kidd, CEO of Apps People, a passionate team of boutique mobile app developers, innovation enthusiasts, tech disrupters and proud supporters of the Startup community.

Elevate Your Network, Elevate Your Vision

As dusk descends, the excitement continues with a networking sundowner, where you can browse the startup business booths before transitioning into a pitch night featuring compelling presentations from promising emerging startups in partnership with investor network, South West Angels.

Be entertained with our award winning actor Myles Pollard as MC

Myles has twenty years experience as an actor, writer, director and producer at the coal face of film and television production. He has  appeared  in  many  Australian  television  series including All  Saints, Macleod’s Daughters,  Packed  to  the  Rafters  and  Underbelly and his feature  film  credits  include  Wolverine,  Drift  (which  he  also  produced),  The  Turning,  Looking  For  Grace,  Jasper  Jones  and  The  Gateway. Myles was the Director of the Creative Arts Initiative (CAI) and has been a CinefestOz Patron for the last 10 years helping regionally based CinefestOz grow into a renowned international film festival.  

Don't miss out on this unique regional summit, Sabina River Farm Estate's inaugural event, which is set to shape the future of sustainable innovation in the regions.

Secure your spot now and prepare to be captivated, inspired, and connected.  

Event details:

• Friday 15th September
• 10am to 4pm, followed by networking
• Sabina River Farm, Yalyalup, Busselton 
• Provided: Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, networking drinks and canapes
• Tickets: $45 plus booking fee

This event is presented by Innovation Cluster and supported by the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund – X-Tend WA Program and the City of Busselton.