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Innovation from the west: WA success stories

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
10:40 AM - 11:25 AM

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Western Australia is delivering standout success stories across the entire innovation pipeline. This panel brings together leaders behind some of WA innovations that have progressed from research and discovery through clinical development, commercialisation and global markets. Panellists will share real-world journeys, lessons learned and the critical enablers that helped turn ideas into impact — including collaboration, funding, translation pathways and industry partnerships. Celebrating WA’s growing track record of innovation, this session offers inspiration and practical insights for companies at every stage looking to build, scale and succeed from Western Australia.


Speaker

David Morris
CEO & Managing Director
Proteomics

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Tracey Wilkinson
National Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator
MTPConnect & WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub

Chair

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Dr. Nik Bappoo
CEO
VeinTech

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Ms Rolee Kumar
CEO
Marine Biomedical

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Dr. Kate Lewkowski
CEO
Neurotologix

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