Creative Tech Village

Richard Todd on the deck on Wadandi Boodja - Margaret River, a space where Emergence Creative speakers, delegates and the aslumni have conceived, and dreamed some great ideas and made them happen! You can register to attend online for the BANDWIDTH Launch tomorrow in the link below :- https://lnkd.in/ghrTvSdK

The full BANDWIDTH LAUNCH - Plug-In Program is live here! ??Perfect for designers, filmmakers, musicians, tech creators, and creative entrepreneurs looking to grow their practice and plug into new ideas. ??Venue: Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102, or the Innovation Cluster's The SET, or register for the online experience! ? Date & Time: Thursday 27 March | 2pm–5pm ??? FREE to attend Come plug into possibility.???? ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gU-aEwW3 With our delivery partners Creative Corner Inc, Emergence Creative & Paul Clarke @ Freshien Consulting. Supported by the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia through the Innovative Society Lotterywest, Meshpoints, Spacecubed, ECU South West, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. Perth Media Bloom

Black Swan Summit kicking off today, please online and onsite registrations, with complimentary passes for policymakers, regulators,academics, students and think tanks!

?? Global Village – Where Creativity Meets Possibility As part of the upcoming BANDWIDTH PLUG-IN session on Thursday 27 March, we're proud to present the Global Village – a standout roundtable discussion featuring a virtual guest panel of international trailblazers from across the creative and tech industries. Meet our panel of global voices: ?? Lara Horsley (Allport) – Brookvale Arts District (Sydney, NSW) ?? Charu Menon – Heckler HQ (Singapore) ?? Medeia Cohan-Petrolino – Creative Strategist (Glasgow, Scotland, UK) ?? Joe Crossley – Astral Projekts (Bondi, NSW) ?? From Sydney to Singapore to Glasgow, this is a rare opportunity to gain global perspectives on building creative communities, scaling innovation, and shaping the future of creative enterprise. ??Perfect for designers, filmmakers, musicians, tech creators, and creative entrepreneurs looking to grow their practice and plug into new ideas. ??Venue: Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102 ? Date & Time: Thursday 27 March | 2pm–5pm ??? FREE to attend Come plug into possibility.???? ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gU-aEwW3 With our delivery partners?Creative Corner Inc, Emergence Creative & Paul Clarke. Supported by the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia through the Innovative Society?Lotterywest, Meshpoints,?Spacecubed, ECU South West, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. #bandwidth #creativeindustries #creativetech #design #film #music #innovation #globalvoices #creativebusiness #roundtable #networking #creativecommunity

Thanks to Dr Andrzej Gwizdalski for including CTV Director Mat Lewis in this dynamic session at Black Swan Summit where visiting founders, investors, and innovators will discover the vibrant ecosystem and why hashtag #WesternAustralia is the hidden gem for digital innovation, research partnerships, and sustainable business growth. ?? Wednesday, 26 March | 1:30–2:30pm ?? UWA UniClub – Lecture Theatre (West Wing) This fast-paced, high-energy showcase features top voices from WA’s innovation ecosystem – including research leaders, entrepreneurs, festivals, innovation hubs and inclusion champions – sharing: ? Business expansion opportunities ?? Access to grants and funding ?? Collaborative R&D pathways ?? Shared spaces and more ?? Education opportunities ?? Inclusive programs for women and diverse founders ???? ?? Cutting-edge initiatives from WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (Professor Kevin Pfleger), Creative Tech Village (Mat Lewis), West Tech Fest (Sarah Kahle), Spacecubed (Harriet Bartlett), STEAM Powered by Women in Tech (Michele Ong interviewing Yuki Aizawa 愛澤友己 WOMEN IN TECH ? Global APAC Director), Murdoch University IT Department (David Parry) and intro to WAWEB3 ecosystem by Dr Andrzej Gwizdalski. ??Expect quick-fire presentations, one-slide pitches, and a powerful group Q&A on how to build more inclusive ecosystems — both locally and globally. ?? If you’re a founder, funder, or just curious about what WA has to offer — this is your front-row seat.

So nice… we had to announce a new speaker twice?? Grateful to have Joe Crossley as a guest presenter for BANDWIDTH PLUG-IN ?? Joe Crossley is a well-known?trailblazer in technical creative?direction and new media art. His?creative talent gained recognition?through a decade of work pushing the boundaries of what?has become 'Projection Mapping' today. He is the founder of Astral Projekt, an award-winning visual arts studio specialising in immersive content, projection mapping, sound-based installations, and interactive designs that challenge boundaries and ignite imagination. Great to have you join us Joe! Be sure to join this FREE PLUG-IN event on the 27th of March at BLOOM in Bentley ?? What’s PLUG-IN? ?? Workshops & Q&A with industry leaders ?? Insider insights on growing your creative business ?? Casual networking with like-minded creatives ?? FREE to attend! ?? Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025 ?? Venue: Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102 and The SET in Vasse hosted by Creative Corner Inc ?? Online link to be sent prior to the event ? Time: 2 PM - 5 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and elevate your creative career! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gU-aEwW3 With our delivery partners?Creative Corner Inc, Emergence Creative & Paul Clarke. Supported by the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia through the Innovative Society?Lotterywest, Meshpoints,?Spacecubed, ECU South West, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. #artists?#creativebusiness?#creativeindustry?#mentorship?#creativesector?#design?#film?#photography?#gaming?#music?#marketing?#storytelling?#art?#technology

Best way to start your Monday is with another speaker announcement ?? We’re pleased to announce Charu Menon will be joining us this Thursday to speak at BANDWIDTH PLUG-IN ?? As Managing Director & Executive Producer of Heckler HQ, Charu Menon has produced work that has been recognized at Cannes Lions, D&AD, AWARD, YDA, St Kilda, Doc Edge and Spikes, among others. She is a TVC and visual effects producer with over?fifteen years of experience in multiplatform storytelling across APAC for a slew of global brands including Apple, Adidas, Nike, Coke, Lego, and Samsung to name a few. Charu was part of the Direction Jury for D&AD in 2020 and 2022. She was a part of the Film Craft Jury at Cannes Lions 2023 and has also served on craft juries for Immortal Awards, Ciclope Asia, Ciclope Berlin, Ad Black Sea 2023 and Madstars in Korea. Additionally, she was voted as a Campaign Brief Asia Woman to Watch in 2021. Charu is the writer-producer and EP of ‘By the River’- an Australian documentary on the ‘death hotels’ in the holy Indian city of Varanasi which picked up a bunch of awards including the Golden Tripod at the Australian Cinematographer Society Awards 2020 and was the Official Selection at two Oscar qualifying International Film Festivals – Doc Edge and St Kilda Film Festival. It was also an Official Selection at the United Nations International Film Festival and bagged the best short documentary award at Moscow Short Film Festival. Please give a warm welcome to Charu! Be sure to join this FREE PLUG-IN event on the 27th of March at BLOOM in Bentley ?? What’s PLUG-IN? ?? Workshops & Q&A with industry leaders ?? Insider insights on growing your creative business ?? Casual networking with like-minded creatives ?? FREE to attend! ?? Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025 ?? Venue: Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102 and The SET in Vasse hosted by Creative Corner Inc ?? Online link to be sent prior to the event ? Time: 2 PM - 5 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and elevate your creative career! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gU-aEwW3 With our delivery partners?Creative Corner Inc, Emergence Creative?&?Paul Clarke Supported by the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia through the Innovative Society?Lotterywest, Meshpoints,?Spacecubed, ECU South West, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. #artists?#creativebusiness?#creativeindustry?#mentorship?#creativesector?#design?#film?#photography?#gaming?#music?#marketing?#storytelling?#art?#technology

?? Thinking About Expanding to Australia? Start with WA. Join us at the Inclusive WA Workshop – a dynamic session at Black Swan Summit where visiting founders, investors, and innovators will discover the vibrant ecosystem and why #WesternAustralia is the hidden gem for digital innovation, research partnerships, and sustainable business growth. ?? Wednesday, 26 March | 1:30–2:30pm ?? UWA UniClub – Lecture Theatre (West Wing) This fast-paced, high-energy showcase features top voices from WA’s innovation ecosystem – including research leaders, entrepreneurs, festivals, innovation hubs and inclusion champions – sharing: ? Business expansion opportunities ?? Access to grants and funding ?? Collaborative R&D pathways ?? Shared spaces and more ?? Education opportunities ?? Inclusive programs for women and diverse founders ???? ?? Cutting-edge initiatives from WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub (Prof Kevin Pfleger), Creative Tech Village (Mat Lewis), West Tech Fest (Sarah Kahle), Spacecubed (Harriet Bartlett), STEAM Powered by Women in Tech (Michele Ong interviewing Yuki Aizawa 愛澤友己 WOMEN IN TECH ? Global APAC Director), Murdoch University IT Department (David Parry) and intro to WAWEB3 ecosystem by Dr Andrzej Gwizdalski. ??Expect quick-fire presentations, one-slide pitches, and a powerful group Q&A on how to build more inclusive ecosystems — both locally and globally. ?? If you’re a founder, funder, or just curious about what WA has to offer — this is your front-row seat. #BlackSwanSummit #InclusiveInnovation #WAStartups #GlobalExpansion #TechDiversity #WomenInTech #DigitalEconomy #AustraliaInnovation #InvestmentOpportunities #WAmeansBusiness Andrzej Anton, Wojciech Murawski, David LEE Kuo Chuen 李国权, James (Kayliang) Ong, Stephen Dawson, Edward Nwokedi, Julia Buchholz, Danelle Cross, Mishal Ruparel, Germaine Lim, City of Perth, Business Events Perth, Invest and Trade Western Australia, Michael Dickson, The University of Western Australia, StartupWA, Ben Ritchie, Jacek Korneluk, M.Sc., Jag Foo, CFtP, CPP, PSP, PCI, Amy-Rose Goodey, Amanda Wick, Pia Turcinov AM, Paula Rogers, Magdalena Smolak, Andy Ting,

Time to announce another speaker ?? Very excited to have versatile creative innovator Medeia Cohan-Petrolino as a guest presenter for BANDWIDTH PLUG-IN! Medeia Cohan-Petrolino is a creative leader, entrepreneur, and connector with over 20 years of experience helping artists and creatives turn ambitious visions into sustainable realities. With a focus on arts entrepreneurship and community-building, Medeia has co-founded startups, designed award-winning programs, and developed successful philanthropic strategies and partnerships that fuel creative growth.? ? She is passionate about working in inclusive environments in the creative industries and entrepreneurship sectors, where everyone can thrive. Known for her determination and drive, Medeia is dedicated to helping others pursue their dreams—no matter how unconventional. Her work focuses on upskilling, empowering, and connecting individuals and organisations by building supportive communities and support networks. Can’t wait to hear your insights Medeia! Be sure to join this FREE PLUG-IN event on the 27th of March at BLOOM in Bentley ?? What’s PLUG-IN? ?? Workshops & Q&A with industry leaders ?? Insider insights on growing your creative business ?? Casual networking with like-minded creatives ?? FREE to attend! ?? Date: Thursday, 27th March 2025 ?? Venue: Bloom, 433 University Boulevard, Bentley WA 6102 and The SET in Vasse hosted by Creative Corner Inc ?? Online link to be sent prior to the event ? Time: 2 PM - 5 PM Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and elevate your creative career! ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gU-aEwW3 With our delivery partners?Creative Corner Inc,?Emergence Creative & Paul Clarke. Supported by the Lotteries Commission of Western Australia through the Innovative Society?Lotterywest, Meshpoints,?Spacecubed, ECU South West, Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. #artists?#creativebusiness?#creativeindustry?#mentorship?#creativesector?#design?#film?#photography?#gaming?#music?#marketing?#storytelling?#art?#technology

Please vote for us to present at SXSW Sydney! Voting closes this Sunday! Read more about our session and cast your vote here: https://lnkd.in/gSTH38Kc ?????? Dots and Deadlies - Five ways to create authentic, effective advertising and marketing with First Nations culture ?????? A short talk for anyone who cares about working authentically with First Nations culture and creativity in a commercial context. It's not a 'lecture' to scare anyone off - it's empowering, emotive and (hopefully) will give some laughs. ?? Team Nani WAITOC Waalitj Foundation Supply Nation