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2026 Side Events
The Summit extends beyond the main stage. Curated by our partners - go deeper on what matters most.
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UWA Quantum Lab Deep Dive & Innovation Tour
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Step inside the labs where quantum technologies are being built. Explore quantum computing, sensing, and communications through guided lab rotations - no technical background required.
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The Outer & Innver Universe - Cosmos, Consciousness & the Limits of Reality - A Public Lecture by Bernard Carr, Professor of Mathemathics & Astronomy, University of London
Learn MoreHosted by UWA Data Institute & UWA Institute of Advanced Studies
Join Professor Bernard Carr for a special public lecture exploring both the outer universe of black holes, cosmology, and the inner universe of mind, consciousness and meaning. Drawing on a lifetime of work at the frontiers of physics, Professor Carr will examine whether our current scientific picture of reality is complete - or whether it may need to expand to better account for consciousness itself. The lecture will be followed by a special dialogue with Venerable Ajahn Brahm on science, spirituality and the deeper questions of human experience.
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Innovating in Western Australia: Hubs, Grants, and Go-to-Market Pathways
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Your insider's map to Western Australia's innovation ecosystem. Learn where to go, who to talk to, and how to access the hubs, grants, and networks that turn ideas into investable ventures.
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Building Cyber Resilience: Moving People from Awareness to Action
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Led by Caitriona Forde, award-winning cyber safety expert and founder of caIT Cyber Safe, the Cyber Connect workshop will unpack what truly drives people to move from understanding to action as threats become more sophisticated and increasingly humandriven. This is not a technical deep dive. It's a practical conversation for leaders who recognise that cyber resilience starts with people.