2 to 6 December 2024 | Perth, WA
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West Tech Women

7:00AM - 9:30AM | Mon 4 Dec | Beaumonde on the Point

Date
Mon 4 December
Time
7:00 am
Event Duration
2.5 Hours

EVENT AGENDA

7:00AM - 8:00AM

REGISTRATIONS OPEN AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST

Tea, coffee and a delicious breakfast will be served on arrival overlooking the stunning Swan River. Catch up with friends, colleagues and connections before the main event begins.

8:00am - 8:25am

WELCOME TO COUNTRY AND INTRODUCTIONS

Please join us for the commencement of this inspiring event with MC Danelle Cross, Director of Entrepreneurship at Curtin University:

  • Prof Lindy Fitzgerald (Curtin University)
  • Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC, Minister for Women’s Interests (WA Government)
8:25am - 8:40am

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: THE COURAGE TO INVEST: HARNESSING THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE IMPACT

Can you use investment as a mechanism for societal change? And why are female investors different? Join Epic Angels Founder Maaike Doyer as she tells the story of her own journey, which has taken her from the Netherlands to the US, and now Singapore, where she founded Epic Angels (the largest female-only investor network) based on the belief that collectively we can achieve outsized impact.

  • Maaike Doyer (Epic Angels)
8:40am - 8:55am

LEADING FROM THE FRONT: VISIBLE WOMEN

Jeanette Cheah is the founder and CEO of HEX, an award-winning and impact-focused EdTech company that grows the exponential intelligence of the future workforce through skills and mindset-based programs for students. Twice listed as one of Australia’s Top 100 Innovators, Jeanette has represented Australia at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance in Argentina, was a Telstra Business Women’s Awards finalist, and in 2021 was named a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian, winning the category for Entrepreneurship

  • Jeanette Cheah (HEX)
8:55am - 9:30am

UNLEASHING POTENTIAL: A TIMELY DISCUSSION

The numbers don’t lie – it’s 2023, and we’re still seeing an imbalance in pay, funding, and access for women. So what’s blocking this progress, and how can we help move this forward? Hear from our panel of leading experts on how we can unleash the full potential of our community and ensure a space at the table for everyone:

  • Jess Walker (Airtree)
  • Jaynaya Winmar (BlakAngels)
  • Garry Williams (Tractor Ventures)
  • Tracie Clark (VentureX)
  • Serena Grant (Minderoo Foundation)
  • Banu Kannu (WiTWA) (MC)
9:30am

EVENT CONCLUDES

BEAUMONDE ON THE POINT

Located on the banks of the Swan River at Point Fraser, Beaumonde On The Point is a bold and impressive Perth function venue boasting sweeping waterfront views and state of the art facilities. Prepare to marvel at the cuisine, service and a waterfront setting that will you in awe.

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frequently asked questions

What does the event cost?

Ticket pricing for all West Tech Fest events will be announced shortly.

Do I have to be female-identifying to attend?

No, we welcome anyone that would like to celebrate and further enable female entrepreneurship to join us at the event.

Can I register at the door?

No registration at the door this year will not be available.

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Date
Mon 4 December
Time
7:00 am
Event Duration
2.5 Hours