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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:


The Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance has announced the appointment of a new President and Vice President, and the appointment of three new Board Directors. …


Welcome to the 33rd Incite Awards. Western Australia's longest running ICT Awards Event. This is the key event on the WA ICT&T Events Calendar you won't want to miss. Join us for an exciting Gala Awards Night featuring the incredible talent we have in the WA ICT&T industry. …


This year’s AGM will be held as an online event:

Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024

Time: 6:00pm AWST 

Location: Virtual Event – link provided on registration

To register your attendance and ensure your registered voting contacts are up to date, please complete the WAITTA 2024 AGM Registration Form.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 WAITTA Annual General Meeting.
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