Researchers from Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University and the University of Western Australia will showcase an exciting range of innovative commercial technologies at the upcoming Univation 2011.<\/p>\n
Running from 2-3 November, at the Burswood Convention Centre, the event will feature more than 20 commercialisation opportunities, as well as international speakers, including David Henderson, Founder and Managing Director of XPV Capital Corporation in Toronto, a world leader in water technology investment.<\/p>\n
Univation will also host the 2011 WApp Awards, a competition to identify the best mobile app concept from staff, students and alumni of Western Australian universities. This year\u2019s finalists will go in the running to win prize money and resources valued at over $200,000. The WApp competition has attracted interest from sponsors including Intel, Bankwest and NEXTDC.<\/p>\n
Univation is one of Perth\u2019s leading opportunities to see the latest in technology and to enhance relationships between researchers, investors and range of industry across WA\u2019s research-intensive universities.<\/p>\n
Date: <\/strong>Wednesday & Thursday, 2-3 November 2011<\/p>\n Time: <\/strong>Wednesday: 8.30am\u20135.25pm (cocktails served from 5.30pm) & Thursday: 8.30am-11.50pm (lunch served from 12.00pm)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Venue: <\/strong>Burswood Convention Centre, Perth, WA<\/p>\n \u00a0Cost:<\/strong> Free for media<\/p>\n RSVP:<\/strong> Michelle Nicolson, Executive Officer, Polished Events, on Mob: 0422 844 226, or via\u00a0Email: michelle@polishedevents.com<\/a><\/p>\n For further details, please visit: www.univation.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n Contacts:<\/p>\n Rohan McDougall, Director IP Commercialisation, Curtin University
\nTel: 08 9266 3370, Email: r.mcdougall@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p>\n