The program is now live on the website, with keynotes, conversations and panels across West Tech Main, West Tech Women and West Tech Wadjemup.

This year’s lineup brings together founders, investors, industry pioneers and changemakers who are shaping what’s next – across business, technology and sustainability.

WEST TECH WOMEN (Mon 8 Dec)
From Harper’s BAZAAR to startup darling The Volte to Australian Fashion Week, Kellie Hush leads a powerful keynote on authenticity and leadership, joined by voices from Scale Investors, Birchal and Australian Indigenous Group unpacking the importance of lived experience in decision-making. See more

WEST TECH MAIN (Tue 9 Dec)
Keynotes and conversations with global and local innovation leaders, including Petra Andrén talking about the convergence of quantum technology and AI, Lars Rasmussen & Rick Baker in conversation about trend forecasting in emerging tech, and futurist Dom Price discussing leadership for a changing world. Expect bold thinking on what it is to be human, cutting-edge technologies, and how to build bigger, bolder and better. See more

WEST TECH WADJEMUP (Thu 11 Dec)
A day of insight and inspiration on Rottnest Island, featuring WWF’s Nicole Forrester discussing green financing and investment, Dr Julia Reisser exploring the intersection of sustainability and commercial outcomes, investor Bill Tai‘s perspective on the future of sustainable tech, and a deep dive into melding climate innovation and sustainable digital infrastructure through a bold regional project. See more

PLUS even more to be announced!
Check out each WTF event page for the full program.

BEYOND THE MAIN STAGE: SATELLITE EVENTS YOU CAN’T MISS!

Each year, our ecosystem builds on the festival’s momentum with satellite events across Perth and beyond. From angel investing and deep tech to robotics, quantum and relaxed networking, these events are where ideas collide and new collaborations begin.

Here’s a snapshot of some of the satellite events on offer:

🍻 Subi Sundowner: Startups on Tap

⚙️ Global Robotics and Automation Showcase 2025: A West Tech Fest AARP-ortunity

💸 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Angel Investing

📊 Equity Clear: Show us the Data

⚛️ Entangled Workshop: Connecting Quantum Researchers with Entrepreneurs

💻 Week of AI: 8 Hands-on AI workshops

🤖 WTF is Deep Tech? by CERI

And this is just a sample! Make sure you head to the website to check out these incredible satellite events and more…