West Tech Assemblage 2025 Conference Agenda
Thursday 20th February 2025
Hosted by City of Stirling
25 Cedric Street, Stirling Western Australia 6021
Theme: Listen & consider
10:30
MC Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country
10:35
Opening Presentation
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Chief Scientist Peter Klinken – video
10:40
10 year anniversary video
Video
10:45
Host presentation
Why City of Stirling, progressive approaches, developing inclusive communities
Mayor Mark Irwin
10:55
Voices from the Community x 4
Older Adults – Switched on Seniors
Short, impactful presentations to highlight specific issues, challenges and impacts across disadvantaged groups
Joy Langley
Allan Connolly
Janete Cardoso Reos
Georgie George
Theme: Who’s doing what
11:25
Short comfort break
11:30
Local Government Panel – Community Partnerships & Connectivity
Building Digital-Ready Communities
This panel will discuss current efforts to enhance digital inclusion within communities. They will cover challenges and successes in providing affordable internet, supporting digital literacy programs, inclusive policy and forming partnerships with tech companies and NFPs.
Mayor Mark Irwin – City of Stirling
Deputy Mayor, Jenny Archibald – City of Fremantle
Deputy Mayor Adrian Hill- City of Joondalup
Mayor Terresa Lynes- City of Gosnells
Tina Ambrose, WADSIH – Panel Moderator
12:10
Spotlight presentation
Leveraging AI thoughtfully and ethically to create a more inclusive digital world
Josh Morley
12:25
Spotlight presentation
Scams & Scones
CyberWest & City of Joondalup
12:40
Spotlight presentation
Access & Inclusion Plans- for everyone
Mayor Tanya Richardson- City of Swan
12:55
Spotlight presentation
How International Communities Are Making Technology Accessible for Everyone
Alison Murray- illuminance Solutions
13:10
Lunch
Theme: Critical needs
13:55
Regional and Remote Panel – Resilience & Connectivity in Regional Areas
Regional and Remote Challenges and Access to Critical and Emergency Services
Panelists will discuss the issues of limited connectivity, lack of backup services during natural disasters or emergencies, and the need for reliable digital infrastructure to support essential services.
Anthony Vuleta- City of Kalamunda
Connor Davies- Shire of Esperance
James Wyatt
14:35
Spotlight presentation
First Nations Digital Inclusion
Dot West
14:50
Spotlight presentation
How 10 minutes on the West Tech Assemblage stage took me out of retirement!
Switched on Seniors – Sheena Edwards
15:05
Spotlight Presentation
Presentation by WALGA Executive on Digital Equity
Spotlight Presentation
Presentation by WALGA Executive on Digital Equity
Ian Duncan
15:15
Spotlight presentation
Taking shelter to create a connected and learning space for our homeless- a new collaboration
Matt Moncrieff, Moncrieff Technology and Roberta O’Connor, St Vincent de Paul joint presentation
15:30
Reflection and Closing Ceremony
Handover for 2026
Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge, City of Fremantle / Mayor Mark Irwin, City of Stirling
15:30
Networking drinks and entertainment
16:45
End of Event