West Tech Assemblage 2025 Conference Agenda

10:05

Opening Presentation

Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:20

Host presentation

Why City of Stirling, progressive approaches, developing inclusive communities

City of Stirling

10:35

Voices from the Community x 3

Short, impactful presentations to highlight specific issues, challenges and impacts across disadvantaged groups

Switched on Seniors update, Sheena Edwards – Older Adults

Disability

CaLD

Justice

11:05

Short comfort break

11:10

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.

Stirling/Fremantle/Joondalup/Gosnells

11:55

Spotlight presentation

ChungWA

12:10

Spotlight presentation

NIT

12:25

Spotlight presentation

DAIPs and digital inclusion

Swan

13:40

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/WALGA

14:25

Spotlight presentation

14:40

Spotlight presentation

14:55

Short comfort break

15:00

Spotlight presentation

15:15

Q&A Panel – Before and after stories

Community Representatives

Voices from the Community on the impacts of their own digital transformations

Switched on Seniors rep

Sams Spares (Gosnells)