About

SEVENTEENx is back in Perth for our annual event on 15 October, proudly hosted by ECU School of Business and Law.

Join us for an inspiring evening, where passionate speakers will share their work in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Innovative entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate leaders, startups, and other thought leaders will take the stage to inspire the business community and show them how they can drive change in their businesses and life.

SEVENTEENx Perth is designed to Educate, Engage, and Enable the business community to take meaningful action and create positive impact.

What to expect

• Incredible Speakers: delivering 17-minute keynotes on the impact they’re making in the world
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, businesses, and leaders dedicated to driving change
• Food and Drinks: Enjoy cocktail food and drinks while engaging with thought leaders over a shared purpose.

Who is SEVENTEENx for?

✅ Business founders and leaders
✅ Start up community
✅ Social enterprise founders
✅ ESG/CSR leaders
✅ Sustainability experts
✅ Purpose brands
✅ Impact community

The Speakers

All speakers are inspirational West Australians looking to show the community how to do things a little differently.

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• Jane Hammond – Filmmaker and Environmentalist – LinkedIn Profile

Jane is an independent documentary filmmaker and lifelong environmental activist. She’s the creator of the critically acclaimed film Black Cockatoo Crisis and has led impactful campaigns such as Cry of the Forests, which was instrumental in ending native forest logging in WA by 2024. Jane uses storytelling to inspire change around climate justice and environmental preservation.

• Daniel Smith – Chief of Staff to Roger Cook & Founder of ReGen Strategic – LinkedIn Profile

With over 25 years of experience in government relations and strategic communications, Daniel has advised top leaders in both industry and government. He’s currently serving as WA Premier Roger Cook’s Chief of Staff and founded ReGen Strategic, where he drives sustainability and ESG initiatives. His work focuses on creating collaborative solutions for sustainable business practices.

• Olivia Chapman – CEO of WASEC – LinkedIn Profile

Olivia is a leader in social innovation, having led impactful programs like large-scale future-of-work initiatives in collaboration with Google. She returned to Western Australia after a successful career at Nesta, the UK’s innovation agency, and now leads WASEC, a network focused on supporting entrepreneurs and initiatives that prioritise both people and the planet.

• Prof Sharath Sriram – Chief Scientist of WA – LinkedIn Profile

Prof Sriram is a renowned expert in nanoelectronics and medical technologies. As the Chief Scientist of WA, he advises the state government on advancing technology and innovation. His work has led to the development of breakthrough technologies in healthcare, including the prototyping of medical devices. He is also an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the scientific community.

SEVENTEENx is underscored by the belief that our business community is the world's best tool for solving problems at scale.

For people, our planet, and society; this is your chance to be a part of the change we need.

Thank you for making it possible.

Previous Events

Take a trip down memory lane with SEVENTEENx speakers from 2019 through to 2024 on Youtube. This will give you a taste of what to expect from this year's event, which will be bigger and better than ever!

https://www.youtube.com/@seventeenx2030

Any questions please send us an email to execed@ecu.edu.au

Date

Location

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Western Australian State Library

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