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Looking back on 2024 - thank you WA tech community!

WA's technology community has had a remarkable year, showcasing our best in technology, innovation and talent.

The INCITE Awards

As WA’s longest-running awards event, INCITE is more than a celebration — it’s a showcase of excellence that inspires and unites the WA technology community.

The gala, held July 19, 2024 honoured outstanding achievements across government, academia, and the private sector. 

Quick stats:

  • 64 nominations received across all categories
  • 11 winning entrants, 7 Merit recipients - all progressed to the national iAwards
  • 4 WA winners at national iAwards - Containers for Change (WARRRL), EarFlo, VetChip and NGIS
  • 1 WA entrant - Containers for Changer (WARRRL) - progressed in the Asia-Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (the APICTAs)

INCITE Awards: Insightful Conversations Mini-Series

WAITTA in collaboration with digital media partner Cohesion Co launched Insightful Conversations - a mini-series podcast on YouTube, profiling INCITE Awards winners. Watch all 4 episodes on YouTube.

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The Game Changer Awards 

The 2024 Game Changer Awards showcased the creativity and innovation of Western Australian students as they presented their STEM-driven ideas and solutions to real-world challenges.

Aligned with the United Nations' 17 Sustainability Goals, the event encouraged young minds to tackle pressing global issues through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 

Quick stats:

  • 108 teams, 400+ students participated in Game Changers
  • 90 dedicated industry judges
  • 12 winners recognised for presentation skills, STEM skills and overall approach to Game Changers' participation
  • 1 winning Chair's Award team, which presented at the 2024 West Tech Fest Young Entrepreneurs' Showcase

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Putt4Dough

The 2024 Putt4Dough charity IT golf event was another standout, supporting the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation's PROTECT program.

The event featured special guest Matt Hale, Australia's Comedy Hypnotist, and thanks to the tech industry and community, we raised $82,000 this year for PCHF.

Quick stats:

  • 32 teams teams teed off in the name of charity
  • $82,000 raised for Perth Children's Hospital Foundation PROTECT project
  • 8 event sponsors alongside 32 player sponsor teams
  • 1 hilarious hypnotist!


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More WA technology news:


Get ready to swing into action: Registrations for 2025 putt4dough are officially open! Now in its 15th year, putt4dough continues to unite Western Australia’s technology community for a day of connection, competition and community impact. …


As we shine a spotlight on Western Australia’s visionaries in the technology sector, we invite you to join the celebration by nominating yourself or someone you know in our honorary awards. …


The 34th INCITE Awards are fast approaching, and we want to ensure that your innovative projects get the recognition they deserve. Here’s a comprehensive guide - in both written and video forms - to help you navigate the nomination process and submit a standout entry. …


Thanks to Student Edge, a Game Changer Awards Gold Partner, we're elevating the next generation of STEM leaders in WA. One lucky team presented their project at the West Tech Fest Young Entrepreneurs Showcase, gaining exposure and connecting with industry leaders. We're grateful to Student Edge for empowering young innovators. …

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