West Tech Assemblage 2025 Conference Agenda
10 am – 6 pm | Thursday 20th February 2025
Hosted by City of Stirling
25 Cedric Street, Stirling Western Australia 6021
Theme: Listen & consider
10:00
MC Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country
10:05
Opening Presentation
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Chief Scientist Peter Klinken – video
10:10
10 year anniversary video
Nilesh Makwana – video
10:15
Host presentation
Why City of Stirling, progressive approaches, developing inclusive communities
Mayor Mark Irwin
10:30
Voices from the Community x 4
Short, impactful presentations to highlight specific issues, challenges and impacts across disadvantaged groups
Older Adults – Switched on Seniors rep
Disability
CaLD
Homelessness – Alan Connolly
Theme: Who’s doing what
11:00
Short comfort break
11:05
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
/Joondalup
/Gosnells
11:50
Spotlight presentation
ChungWA
12:05
Spotlight presentation
Leveraging AI thoughtfully and ethically to create a more inclusive digital world
Josh Morley, Akkodis
12:20
Spotlight presentation
(Plat Sponsor)
12:35
Spotlight presentation
Access and Inclusion Plans – for everyone
City of Swan
12:50
Lunch
Theme: Critical needs
13:50
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.
Esperance/Perth Hills
14:35
Spotlight presentation
Digital Inclusion Blueprint update
Greg Italiano (or Regional Story)
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
Short comfort break
15:10
Spotlight presentation
Moncrieff (Plat Sponsor) / Vinnies presentation
15:25
Q&A Panel – Before and after stories
Community Representatives
Voices from the Community on the impacts of their own digital transformations
15:55
Reflection and Closing Ceremony
Handover for 2026
Mayor Hannah Fitzhardinge, City of Fremantle / Mayor Mark Irwin, City of Stirling
16:00
Presenters Group Photo
16:15
Networking drinks and entertainment
17:30
End of Event