Western Australia’s technology and innovation showcase West Tech Fest is gearing up to put the state’s brightest minds and boldest ideas on the global stage when it returns from 8-12 December 2025.
Now in its 12th year, West Tech Fest is touted as Australia’s longest running tech and innovation festival providing opportunities for the local startup and tech community to connect with and hear from global leaders as they share insights into how to grow a successful business.
This multifaceted week-long event, held annually across Perth’s metropolitan area, brings together founders, investors, researchers, and corporates from around the world to explore how transformative technologies can drive real-world impact across industries — from resources and renewables to health, education, and beyond.
Hosted by Curtin University, the event will feature a packed schedule across Perth, Fremantle, and Rottnest Island, including flagship gatherings such as the City of Perth Innovation Showcase, West Tech Women, the Young Entrepreneurs Showcase, and the First Nations House Summit, which highlights Indigenous innovation and excellence.
With representatives from countries including the US, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Vietnam, West Tech Fest continues to cement Western Australia’s reputation as an emerging hub for global innovation.
About a third of attendees are expected to be founders themselves – a sign of the strong startup ecosystem that has taken root across the state.
The Western Australian Government is backing the festival by providing $500,000 over two years.
Science and Innovation Minister Stephen Dawson says the event’s growing international profile underscores the strength and ambition of WA’s innovation community.
“Not only does West Tech Fest bring in national attention but it has significant attendance from those around the world, allowing our local innovators invaluable facetime and networking opportunities,” Dawson says.
“Innovation is the foundation for new industries and job opportunities. It’s events like this that help our State harness the potential of our innovators in creating new business opportunities and diversifying our industries.”
From its beginnings as a single-day conference in 2012, West Tech Fest has grown into a must-attend week on the national innovation calendar. Its mix of industry panels, networking sessions, and investor meetings continues to connect WA entrepreneurs with capital, talent, and global markets.
As Western Australia looks to strengthen its diversification beyond mining, organisers say West Tech Fest offers a timely reminder that the state’s innovation potential runs deep – and that the next generation of world-changing ideas might just be born on its shores.
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