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
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
Theme: Who’s doing what
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
12:40
Lunch
Theme: Critical needs
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)
15:45
Reflection and Closing Ceremony
City of Fremantle
16:05
Networking drinks and entertainment
18:00
End of Event