Our Board of Directors provides strategic governance, industry expertise, and unwavering commitment to WAITTA's mission of fostering technology innovation across Western Australia.
Each year, we honour those who have completed their service while welcoming new voices who will guide our organisation forward.
Their collective wisdom ensures WAITTA continues to bridge the digital divide and champion inclusive innovation.
Outgoing Directors leave a lasting legacy of dedicated service, having shaped our programs, strengthened partnerships, and advanced our strategic objectives.
Incoming Directors bring fresh perspectives, diverse expertise, and renewed energy to drive WAITTA's next chapter of growth and impact.
Together, they embody our commitment to continuity, innovation, and excellence in governance.
With deep gratitude, we acknowledge the dedication and lasting impact of our departing directors.
We warmly welcome our new directors who bring fresh vision and expertise to guide WAITTA forward
Transparent, ethical decision-making that puts our community first.
Forward-thinking strategies that anticipate and shape tomorrow's opportunities.
Ensuring diverse voices shape our decisions and technology serves all.
"Our board's strength lies in its diversity of thought, experience, and vision. As we honour those who have given so much, we embrace new leaders who will carry WAITTA's mission forward with passion and purpose."
Premila Jina
President, WAITTA
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From soul sisters found in unexpected places, to cultural pride worn openly in a room full of peers, to the quiet joy of presenting an award for the first time - this is what the 35th INCITE Awards felt like from the inside.
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Western Australia has had a night to remember at the 2026 Australian iAwards, held at the ICC Sydney - one of the strongest Team WA results in recent history with six WA projects taking home national accolades.
Western Australia's Jim Owens has been an active participant in the State's technology community for more than four decades, and has spent the past 10 years documenting its people, ideas and innovations through photography and storytelling. In conversation with WAITTA's Shri Alagappan, he explains why he continues to follow the WA tech story.
35 years, one incredible community. Thw 2026 INCITE Awards brought together the region's brightest minds to recognise innovation that's making a real difference - for our economy, our communities, and the next generation of WA talent.
Part four - ๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐) - is out now, and it's the final chapter in our series. This is the era of the program's biggest refresh yet - and features the people shaping what comes after 35 years of backing WA talent.
Part three of the ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ, commissioned to mark 35 years of the INCITE Awards, picks up the story as WAITTA became an independent organisation and WA teams solidified our region's reputation for competing - and winning - at the iAwards and Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards.
Perth Children's Hospital Foundation and WAITTA have launched Tech4SickKids, a strategic initiative bringing together WAโs technology, data, AI and innovation sectors to collaborate on technology to support our most vulnerable Western Australians.
Part two of our ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ: ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก & ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐) picks up the story as the awards scaled in size and professionalism - and as WA tech talent started stepping onto national and international stages through the iAwards and Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards.
Part one of our ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฒ: ๐๐ก๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ (๐๐๐๐โ๐๐๐๐) takes you back to 1991 - the same year the Internet was born - when Jim Ellis OAM and the founding committee decided Western Australia's tech innovators deserved to be celebrated, not overlooked.
Join leaders from across healthcare, technology, government and industry for the official launch of Tech4Sick Kids, a strategic partnership between WAITTA and Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.
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WAITTA has announced the winners of the record-breaking 35th INCITE Awards, with Professor Iain Murray AM named 2026 Achiever of the Year.
View the photo gallery from the 2026 INCITE Awards Finalists Networking Reception, held on 2 July 2026 at The Stables Perth, sponsored by Steltek.
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The City of Perth has been announced as a Major Sponsor of the 2026 INCITE Awards, backing Western Australia's premiere technology innovation awards as the program marks its milestone 35th year.
Meet one of WAITTA's newest Board Directors, David Smith, in this quickfire Q&A! Find out why David put his hand up to be a WAITTA Board Director, and his aspirations for WA's technology innovation talent and ecosystem.
The 35th INCITE Awards is delighted to announce the Western Australian Government via the Department of Energy and Economic Diversification as Major Sponsor of this yearโs record-breaking program.
Do you want to get involved in this year's Game Changer Awards? This annual STEM experience for Western Australian students relies on the generosity of the technology industry giving their time. Sign up as a judge or event volunteer!
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Finalists of the 35th INCITE Awards, Western Australia's premier technology innovation awards, have been announced. Spanning AI, digital government, start-ups, research and development, and more, winners will be announced 17 July.
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Now in its 17th year, we invite you to get involved in WAITTA's putt4dough campaign aiming for our biggest milestone yet: Reaching the $1 million raised milestone for Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.
Meet one of WAITTA's newest Board Directors, Dr Valentina Tiporlini, in this quickfire Q&A! Find out why Vale put her hand up to be a WAITTA Board Director, and her aspirations for WA's technology innovation talent and ecosystem.
Highlights of last year's program included a 67% increase in STEM project submissions, 25 participating schools, more than 760 student participants, and new and evolved pathways for Game Changer Awards students to take their solutions to the world.
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Launch of the 2026 WiTWA Tech [+] Awards: This event focuses on how the Tech [+] Awards work and provides practical nomination tips from past winners. Hear their experiences, gain useful insights, and connect with a community of women and allies in tech.
Join the WA State Government's SMARTT network. Connect Western Australian technology innovators with industry, academia, and government to shape WA's innovation future. Subscribe today.
Meet one of WAITTA's newest Board Directors, Dr Julie Boston, in this quickfire Q&A! Find out why Julie put her hand up to be a WAITTA Board Director, and her aspirations for WA's technology innovation talent and ecosystem.
Hot off the press: Nominations for the 35th INCITE Awards now close 15 April 2026!
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Co-Chairs Jess Etheridge and Cameron Zivkovic reflect on the 2025 INCITE Awards, celebrating Western Australia's innovation and technology talent with record attendance, national recognition, and community impact.
President Premila Jina reflects on the 2025 year for WAITTA, from a new name and renewed purpose, to growing STEM impact and celebrating success.
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WAITTA Patron Professo Lyn Beazley AO reflects on Western Australia's innovation achievements across 2025, and the organisation's renewed identity as the Western Australian Innovation, Technology & Talent Alliance.
WAITTA has released its 2025 Annual Report sharing insights into its three core programs as well as ongoing strategic work to uplift Western Australia's technology sector.
Six teams. Big ideas. One stage. At the West Tech Fest Young Entrepreneurs Showcase, six Game Changer Awards finalists stepped up and showed WA what the next generation of tech innovators looks like.
Presented by INCITE Awards Chief Judge Celia Jordaan, this free online briefing will help prospective nominees understand how to prepare a strong entry.
WAITTA and CERI have announced a new partnership for the 35th INCITE Awards, offering this year's Research & Development Award winner a major prize package worth $8,000!
Follow our step-by-step guide to nominating in the INCITE Awards, from what information to prepare through to presenting to the judges to awards night.
The Western Australian Innovation, Technology & Talent Alliance (WAITTA) has appointed five new Board Directors, marking a significant milestone as the organisation celebrates 35 years of championing WA technology innovation.
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This year's 35th annual INCITE Awards have been bolstered with the Cook Government providing $25,000 in sponsorship.
Celebrate the WA tech innovators in your life! Shoulder tap a mate for the 35th INCITE Awards, and help recognise the hard work and dedication of your colleagues, friends, and industry peers.
Nominations have opened for INCITE's Honorary Awards as part of the 35th program, recognising individuals and organisations who have made sustained and significant contributions to Western Australiaโs technology innovation ecosystem. Find out how to nominate and key dates.
The 35th INCITE Awards have introduced a refreshed category framework designed to better reflect how technology is being developed, applied and scaled across Western Australia today. Learn more about the changes, and why now.
Nominations are open for the 35th INCITE Awards. Celebrating Western Australian technology innovation, the revamped categories offer stronger pathways to the national iAwards and APICTA. Enter now.
Buy your tickets for the milestone 35th INCITE Awards, Western Australia's pathway to the national iAwards and celebrating innovation, technology and talent excellence in our region.
Thinking about nominating for the INCITE Awards but unsure how to translate research into a strong submission? Our nomination masterclass - featuring two-time winner Curtin University's Healthy Connections - shares practical insights from their experiences.
Following 2019’s devastating Black Summer bushfires - triggered by small, undetected electrical issues on rural powerlines - Professor Ahmed Abu-Siada of Perth turned to technology to find a way to predict and prevent disaster.
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Watch highlights from the 10th annual Game Changer Awards - nurturing the next generation of Western Australian STEM leaders.
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From Minister for Science & Innovation Stephen Dawson, to former WA Chief Scientist Lyn Beazley AO and more, hear from the Game Changer Awards community about why STEM skills matter in Western Australia.
2026 Rhodes Scholar and MC of the 10th Game Changer Awards, Jamie Erak, shares how his different approach to pursuing a STEM career can inspire students who may not see themselves reflected in traditional pathways.
Former Game Changer Awards winner Cassidy Morgono shares how the program helped put her on the right career pathway.
WAITTA celebrates a landmark year with new executive leadership announced for 2026 with Premila Jina being appointed President and Jess Etheridge appointed Vice President.
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Western Australia's Norwood Systems has won gold at the 2025 Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards for its AI-enabled Open Span Call Protectโข solution.
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Meet Michella Hill, developer of NEONATE-in-VR - a Western Australian and Australian award-winning solution helping paramedics save lives beyond the hospital.
Meet the team behind award-winning app Kawu Palya, and how innovation WA technology is empowering health decisions in the Pilbara.
Western Australiaโs technology talent has once again proven its strength on the national stage, with several INCITE Awards winners and merit recipients recognised at the 2025 national iAwards.
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