ABOUT US
WHO
WE ARE
WAITTA is a non-partisan, non-aligned alliance of ICT and digital industry and professional stakeholder organisations and thought leaders
– the people who provide the digital knowledge, technology and services to the WA community.
The Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance (WAITTA) is dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation within the IT and Telecommunications industries in Western Australia by connecting businesses, government and educational institutions. We strive to promote the growth and development of the industry through education, collaboration, recognition, advocacy, and sharing of knowledge and resources.
Empowering Western Australia's Information Technology and Telecommunications sector to lead in innovation, STEM, connectivity, and digital transformation. Through strategic collaboration and cutting-edge technology, we envisage a future where Western Australia is a global hub for technical excellence, driving economic prosperity, sustainability, and societal well-being for all.
WHO WE ARE
Meet our Patron: Professor Lyn Beazley.
Learn more about our annual programs.
Our volunteers who oversee our activities
Our objectives to evaluate and improve
ABOUT WAITTA
OUR
HISTORY
WAITTA began as the WA IT & T Awards, a subcommittee of the Australian Computer Society (ACS) WA Branch, whose primary role was to underwrite the awards program.
WAITTA began passing its winners through to the national iAwards, then run by a tripartite relationship between Pearcey Foundation, AIIA and the ACS.
WAITTA had significant rebrand when the awards were renamed the INCITE Awards, reflecting excellence and innovation in WA.
WAITTA seceded from the ACS in 2016, becoming its own independent body.
WAITTA partnered with the Pearcey Foundation to provide a State award for entrepreneurship, the winner of which will participates in the National Pearcey Awards.
WAITTA began passing individual State winners into the ACS National Digital Disruptors Awards. WAITTA also ran the inaugural Game Changer Awards in WA primary and secondary schools.
Alliance members start working on joint projects in a number of sectors and locations. Our first Board elected by our members.
WAITTA takes over as the organiser of the 11th putt4dough Charity Golf Day from Chris Marshall to continue raising much needed funds for Perth Children's Hospital Foundation.
WAITTA celebrated 30 years of WA’s longest running premiere technology awards - the INCITE Awards.
GET INVOLVED
WAITTA programs are powered by sponsorship. Join us in celebrating excellence and innovation.
Interested in getting involved? We would love your help to amplify WA technology!
Current positions available on the WAITTA Board. Grow your network and professional skills by volunteering with WAITTA.