At this event you will meet and hear from some of our inspirational scholars followed by a panel discussion bringing together some of the brightest minds to discuss, challenge and debate policy reform to support the innovation agenda in Western Australia.

Dr Chris Smith of Cambridge University and award winning BBC radio program The Naked Scientists will join us as special guest speaker and MC of the event.

Join in the discussion with The Naked Scientist and expert panellists on practical solutions for driving WA’s innovation capacity:

• Nicola Forrest, CEO Minderoo Foundation
• Tim Shanahan, Principal Advisor Innovation, UWA
• Giles Nunis, Government Chief Information Officer
• Shannon Ziegelaar, COO, Bloom Lab

Hear from Forrest Scholars and their ground-breaking research:

• Marisa Duong
• Trung Viet Nguyen
• Dulce Vargas Landin

 See you there!