About this Event
Westech Festival 2026 Satellite Event by WA AI Hub
In the midst of pure tech optimism, this session offers a serious, civic-minded counterweight. We’ll explore WA’s resources datasets, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), and enterprise AI accountability critical issues shaping the future of technology and society.
Designed for participants seeking a structured, time-boxed, outcome-focused experience during WA’s peak technology week.
Event Program
- Doors Open
Drinks, canapés, and civic networking for guests from policy, legal, enterprise, and tech sectors. - Opening Remarks
Acknowledgment of Country and a current-state framing on AI regulation in Australia. - The Debate
Tech optimists face off against ethics and regulatory experts on enterprise AI, ICIP, and data sovereignty. - Town Hall Q&A
Audience questions probe practical implications for WA resources, startups, and public policy. - Close & Networking
Wrap-up with next-step resources, responsible AI pathways, and final networking.
Key Takeaways
- AI regulation insights in the Australian context
- Ethics vs optimism debate on enterprise AI
- Responsible AI pathways for founders, enterprises, and policymakers
- Cross-sector networking with leaders in law, policy, and technology
Refund, Cancellation and Transfer Policy
1) Your legal rights: Our services come with guarantees under the Australian Consumer Law that cannot be excluded. Nothing in this policy limits them. This policy applies to tickets for this event only.
2) If we cancel or materially change the event: If we cancel this event, or change its date, content, format or delivery mode so materially that it no longer meets your reasonable needs, you can choose either:
(a) a full refund of the total you paid, including Eventbrite fees, to your original payment method; or
(b) a transfer to a later event of your choice.
We do not deduct any fee from these refunds. Minor changes, such as a substitute presenter, a running-order change, or a different room at the same venue, do not entitle you to a refund under this clause. If you think a change is material, email and we will decide within 5 business days. We will give reasons if we decline, and your legal rights are unaffected.
3) If you cannot attend: Tickets are non-refundable for change of mind. If you tell us at least 14 days before the event, you may move your ticket once to another session, subject to availability. It has no cash value.
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5) No-show or leaving early: No refund or credit is available if you do not attend or leave part-way through, except as required by law.
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Event venue & nearby stays
State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis Street, Perth, Australia
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