West Tech Coast 2023 | West Tech Fest | 4 December 2023 | Coast, Port Beach, 42 Port Beach Rd, North Fremantle WA 6159, Australia

This event is a new event in this epic week, exploring how great minds can solve global environmental challenges through technology.
Convening just north of Fremantle, West Tech Coast seamlessly blends pivotal tech discussions with an immersive beachside experience with our beloved Rottnest Island serving as the backdrop.
Delving into the nexus of technology and sustainability, this exciting new event will feature thought leaders from Australia’s established energy sector, as well as innovative startups and burgeoning SMEs exploring how corporates and startups can work together leveraging technology to assist the global energy transition.
To add a dynamic touch, anticipate engaging ocean tech demonstrations and even a glimpse of kite surfing—melding intellectual stimulation with coastal delights.
Networking? Absolutely, but forget those stiff meet-and-greets. Here, you’ll be shaking hands or bumping elbows with like-minded folks, all with the sound of the waves in the background. Dive into tech chats then dive into the ocean to cool off.
As discussions wind down, attendees can revel in a moment of relaxation – beer in hand, feet in the sand, reflecting on the day’s insights whilst soaking in the coastal panorama.

2023 Speakers

Aaron Gershenberg
Sr. Advisor & Founding Partner Emeritus, SVB Capital, Silicon Valley Bank

Aaron Tan
Tech Growth Investor, KKR & Co. Inc.

Amy Carter-James
Co-founder and Chief Raasier, Raaise

Andrew Dowding
Managing Director, Winyama

Andrew Outhwaite
Managing Director, For Blue

Angela Kelly PSM
Deputy Director General, Western Australian Department of Health

Ashleigh Small
Co-Founder, Hello Initiative

Banu Kannu
Committee Member, Women in Tech [+] Western Australia

Barry Winmar
Chief Executive Officer, Institute of Indigenous Wellbeing and Sport

Bec Nguyen
Founder and Director, Upbeat Digital

Ben Bristow
Head of Grid Transformation, Western Power

Benson Saulo
Managing Partner, First Australians Capital

Bill Tai
Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist, West Tech Fest

Brady Flockart
Head of Investments, Startmate

Briege Whitehead
Founder and Creative Director, White Spark Pictures

Brooke Silcox
Founder and Managing Director, No Thing Productions Pty Ltd

Carlos Zapata Lui
Vice President, CarbonChain

Chad Renando
Managing Director and Founder, Startup Status

Cheryl Mack
CEO, Aussie Angels

Christina Gerakiteys
CEO, UtopiaX

Danelle Cross
Director of Entrepreneurship, Curtin University

Dr. Katharine Giles
CEO, OncoRes Medical

Dr Megan Sebben
CSIRO Kick-Start Program Manager, CSIRO

Dr Simon Eassom
Executive Director, Food Frontier

Dylan Gibbs
Founder, Foxx Creative

Eliza Carbines
Founder, Tender Relief

Florence Drummond
Executive Director, Development Partner Institute

Garry Williams
Director of Engagement, Tractor Ventures

Harshita Gupta
Principal Innovation, BHP

Hon Stephen Dawson MLC
Minister for Emergency Services; Innovation and the Digital Economy; Science; Medical Research, Government of Western Australia

Hon Sue Ellery BA MLC
Minister for Finance; Commerce; Women's Interests, Western Australian Government

James Cameron
Partner, AirTree Ventures

James Morgan
Founder, Pot Pirate

Jason Balchand
Chair, StartupWA

Jaynaya Winmar
Blak Angels Investor Network

Jeanette Cheah
Founder and CEO, HEX

Jerome Bowen
Director, Adaptus

Jess Silva
Activate Community

Jess Walker
Community and Programs Manager, AirTree

Jodie Imam
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Tractor Ventures

Jon Gregory
Founder and CEO, Vitruvian

Jonathan Lilley
Entrepreneur in Residence, Electro Ventures

Julia Reisser
Co-founder and Co-CEO, ULUU

Kate Kirwin
Founder, She Codes Australia

Kate Lewkowski
Co-founder and CEO, Neurotologix

Kemal Anbarci
GM Venture Capital, Chevron Technology Ventures

Kevin Brown
Chief Executive Officer, Icetana

Kirsten Rose
Executive Director, Future Industries, CSIRO

Kylie Gerrard
Co-Founder & General Partner, Purpose Ventures

Lachie Samuel Mariu
Managing Director, FIFO Mental Health Group

Larry Lopez
Partner + Chair of Organising Committee, Australian Venture Consultants

Lexy McDonald
Founder, HerHelp

Liddy McCall
Investment Director, Yuuwa

Lisa Andrews
CEO, WAVIA

Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas
Lord Mayor, City of Perth

Lucas Lane
Co-Founder, Glossy Boys

Luke Anear
Founder and CEO, SafetyCulture

Maaike Doyer
Founder, Epic Angels

Matt Vitale
Co-Founder, birchal

Maxine Minter
General Partner, Co Ventures

Michael McLevie
Founder, BuiltByBit

Michael Wear
Founder, Tidal Moon

Mohinder Jaimangal
Founder, Curve Tomorrow

Natasha De Souza
Partnerships Manager USA/Australia, ClassBento

Nate Sturcke
Founder & Managing Director, Skills of the Modern Age

Nathan Kerr
Chief Technology Officer, One Click Life

Neil Freeman
Manager Innovation, Rio Tinto

Olympia Yarger
CEO & Founder, Goterra

Paula Taylor
Founder + Co-Chair of Organising Committee, 32 Degrees South

Pekka Santasalo
Head of Venture Capital, Rio Tinto

Peter Rossdeutscher
Chairperson of the Board of Directors, First Nations X

Peter Sharp
Bliss Festival

Prof Harlene Hayne
Vice Chancellor, Curtin University

Prof Melinda Fitzgerald
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research (Interim), Curtin University

Prof Peta Ashworth
Director, Curtin Institute for Energy Transition

Rachael McIntyre
Executive General Manager - State Corporate Affairs, nbn™ Australia

Renu Kannu
Business Partnerships Lead, CORE Innovation Hub

Rimma Shafikova
Data Scientist, VGW

Rohan McDougall
Executive Director of Commercialisation, Curtin University

Rohan Silva
Columnist, Evening Standard

Ruth Hatherley
Founder & CEO, Moneycatcha

Samuel David Thomas
Founder, Sam's Spares

Scarlett McDermott
Head of Ecosystem Capability, Tech Council of Australia

Scott Glew
Founder, Fastvue

Serena Grant
Head of Business Engagement, Minderoo Foundation

Silk Kadala
Investor, Blackbird

Stephen Rue
Chief Executive Officer, nbn™ Australia

Steve Killelea A.M
Founder and Executive Chairman, Institute for Economics & Peace

Steve King
Foundation Director, Atlassian Foundation

Steven Jacobs

Sujit Jagirdar
Chief Innovation Officer, T-Hub

Terrance Philips
Author, Planet VC

Tracie Clark
Director, VentureX HQ

Vanitha Venugopal
Chief Executive Officer, Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT)