WiTWA is committed to driving the success of WA businesses and the economy through fostering diversity and innovation in the tech [+] landscape. Our brand partners are engaged and active contributors to the WA community and committed to growing a global identity of inclusivity.
- Looking to align with an organisation leading the charge on diversity and inclusion in Western Australia?
- Want to be recognised for working with gender inclusive thought leaders and change makers?
- Want to influence the dialogue and share your insights with a widely recognised expert organisation?
WiTWA is your answer. We have some options for you to consider; read on.
WiTWA Partnerships
Engaged, enthusiastic and growing at a tremendous rate, WiTWA’s Partnership Program is the number one pick for statewide brand recognition. With tiered financial options, depending on your level of commitment, you/your company gains maximum access to place your brand in front of dynamic individuals, government and industry leaders at our Tech [+] Conference, Tech [+] Awards, TechXChange or Bi-Monthly events.
Techtrails Partnerships
Our Techtrails STEM & Future Skills Program is a WiTWA initiative which offers in-school incursions, online learning modules (featuring careers and role models in Technology and STEM), and our Careers Discover Platform (featuring Future Jobs and Future Skills). We have re-shaped our partnership tiers to provide our partners with the opportunity to brand and get involved in a specific Techtrails school incursion (metro or regional), and to further develop our future jobs and future skills platform. Our Techtrails programs are currently suitable for WA secondary schools designed to generate passion, excitement and interest to inspire young people to consider careers in technology and science.
DEI Corporate Membership
If you are looking for respect and recognition of your business efforts to become a leader of change and diversity, then why not join our DEI Corporate Member Program?
Launched at the 2021 WiTWA Tech [+] Conference, our new program is designed to help businesses and organisations address the under-representation of women in the technology sector, particularly in leadership roles.
Social engagement
Inclusivity underpins the WiTWA philosophy and we acknowledge that financial commitments are not possible for all.
We still want you on board! There are a number of other ways to join the WiTWA party and help spread the message. We are always looking for new champions, role models, thought leaders and subject matter experts, so contact us here to discuss how you can contribute.
Some of our current sponsors
The WA Data Science Innovation Hub (WADSIH) is a joint partnership between the WA State Government and Curtin University. WADSIH’s goal is to ensure the State remains at the forefront of the digital revolution by increasing the uptake, education, training and awareness of data science in Western Australia. WADSIH’s mission is to support the development of a data driven ecosystem and culture by fostering collaboration, promoting expertise, advocating for and enabling data literacy across the community, industry, academia and government. WADSIH acts as the bridge between these sectors, connecting WA capability and resources to further advance the application of data science, leading to economic growth and new jobs for all West Australians.
We started out as accounting partners in Perth in 1973 but you won’t catch any of us harping on about the past.
The modern business landscape is so dynamic that unless you keep moving with it, you quickly get left behind.
We take this message to our clients, helping them not only get smarter with their accounting, tax and finances but also with their systems and technology.
In fact, we embraced technology from the start…
VentureX HQ is a dynamic, inclusive and educational network for women who are founders of scaleable business ventures or investors seeking opportunities for growth and investment. Our network and program are strategically designed for women:
- who as founders are looking to scale and grow their business ventures;
- looking to build their investment skills, investment portfolios and investment networks; and
- to positively influence investor sentiment and change the preconceptions and system biases women encounter as founders and business owners, connecting the broader traditional investor community to investor-ready ventures while enhancing our local investment pool by encouraging more women to invest in start-ups and scalable ventures.
Our mission is to grow and assist the number of scalable ventures led by women, by making them investment ready and investor savvy. It’s time to make change happen!
Wide Open Agriculture (WOA) is Australia’s leading ASX-listed regenerative food and agriculture company. As an organisation, we are aiming to change the way Australia eats and farms, in order to create a better future for people and the planet and limit the effects of global warming.
WOA operates under a ‘4 Returns’ framework and seeks to deliver measurable outcomes on financial, natural, social and inspirational returns.
The Company’s innovative Dirty Clean Food brand markets and distributes sustainable, regenerative, eco-friendly food and drink products to retail stores and venues and conscious consumers through an online store. Products are chosen based on their market potential and the positive impact they deliver to farmers, their farmland and regional communities.
Orexplore is an ASX listed mineral scanning technology company, established in Sweden and headquartered in Perth, Western Australia.
Orexplore strives to be a global leader supporting the digital transformation of the mining industry. Our next-generation non-destructive scanning technology extracts insights from drilled core in a faster, more sustainable way, improving decision making across the mining value chain from mineral discovery through to mining operations and closure. Our proprietary GeoCore X10® is a transportable X-ray rock mass scanning technology (XRF and CT) that digitises drill core creating a three-dimensional data set that facilitates “through the rock” analysis of features such as internal structures, texture, elemental detections, and density.
Spacecubed is an impact driven organisation with a vision to empower and support a million changemakers and entrepreneurs by 2030 through our community, spaces and programs. A certified BCorp, Spacecubed is a community of active change-driven people, passionate about collaboration, in an environment fostering creativity and engagement for our members. Spacecubed hosts more than 20 meetup groups which attracts 2000+ enthusiasts focussed on the future of work and the skills required to get there. Our goal is to grow an innovation ecosystem in WA, and we implement new initiatives that are missing from the ecosystem.
Modis, soon to become Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. We have a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. We offer broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimise time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow. Modis, soon to become Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Modis.com
Mantel Group is an IT consultancy that works with businesses of all sizes, from startup to enterprise, and across every industry. We provide a full scope of technology transformation services, with specialisations across key domains including data, digital, design, and all the major cloud services.
We work with clients in a unique and customised way, operating as a ‘House of Brands’ consisting of eight separate businesses. Each brand brings deep knowledge in a particular field and is made up of industry experts with a wealth of specialised experience. The brands work both independently, and can collaborate seamlessly, depending on the needs of each individual client. Collectively, we are focused on supporting business and IT leaders to solve problems, unleash new ideas, and ultimately achieve stronger commercial and end-user outcomes.
We do business in the best interests of people – both within and outside our organisation – under the guidance of our 5 core principles. That’s what makes us a true client partner, and Australia’s Best Place to Work. Mantel Group exists to positively transform business and community through the intelligent use of technology.
DXC Technology is a Fortune 500 global IT services leader. Our more than 130,000 people in 70-plus countries are entrusted by our customers to deliver what matters most. We use the power of technology to deliver mission critical IT services across the Enterprise Technology Stack to drive business impact. DXC is an employer of choice with strong values, and fosters a culture of inclusion, belonging and corporate citizenship. We are DXC.
We deliver the IT services our customers need to modernise operations and drive innovation across their entire IT estate.
We provide services across the Enterprise Technology Stack for business process outsourcing, analytics and engineering, applications, security, cloud, IT outsourcing and modern workplace.
idoba is a new mining technology services company, borne out of the desire to rethink, transform and disrupt mining. We bring people together who have a shared passion to co-create a better future for mining. A future where mining has a positive contribution to climate and social change, where mining is part of the solution, not the creator of a problem and where digital and social technologies can make a difference.
We combine management consulting, digital technology, mining expertise and software engineering skills to deeply understand problems and co-create innovative solutions. We also acknowledge that to rethink, transform and disrupt the way mining is done, we have to do things differently ourselves. And that is why our team is proudly diverse and we actively challenge the status quo because we believe that the traditional ways of working and thinking are ineffective in solving the complex problems our industries are facing today.
idoba was initiated in 2020 but the companies we’ve brought together to form our ecosystem have over 50 years of experience delivering value to clients. These companies in our ecosystem are truly diverse with extensive lived experience, deep domain knowledge and a dedication to driving impactful change.
Tronox is a fully integrated titanium minerals producer and pigment manufacturer. Across our Australian operations, we extract and process mineral sands into a range of valuable products including ilmenite, zircon, rutile and titanium dioxide pigment which are then exported to international markets. TiO2 is a vivid white pigment that adds brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products.
Our sites are part of the global operations of Tronox Holdings Plc, the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide. With 6500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise positions Tronox as the pre-eminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. We manage the entire value chain, from mine to market.
We have been proud members of the Western Australian community for 60 years. We are committed to hiring local people and building a diverse and inclusive community at our sites.
Bringing together core capabilities across electrical engineering, computing, physics and mathematics, to better understand and advance our data-driven world.
We have built substantial knowledge in machine learning, cyber security, statistics and optimisation, digital transformation, radio astronomy, the internet of things, signal processing, embedded systems, renewable and power engineering
Rio Tinto is leading global mining group that focuses on finding, mining and processing the Earth’s mineral resources. The Information Systems & Technology function within Rio Tinto supports to build competitive advantage through integrated data and technology, while also providing stable and secure IT services that support our business to produce mineral resources safely, efficiently and responsibly.
As Australia’s leading independent cyber security services company, CyberCX is committed to securing our communities and creating the most dynamic and diverse employee experience in the industry.
Women in Cyber is CyberCX‘s cornerstone program to increase the participation of women in the cyber security industry – through real opportunities for women to pursue and thrive in cyber security careers;embracing family friendly policies;and encouraging women to join the industry through scholarship and internship programs.
Find out more at cybercx.com.au
Zetta is a privately owned, Western Australian based technology projects and managed services provider. We specialise in Modern Work, Security, and Cloud & Infrastructure solutions and services that address our clients’ needs to operate securely, efficiently and competitively in their market.
Serving the corporate, government, resources and education sectors, our mission is to transform organisations through the use of technology, automation and fantastically clever people. We support clients to digitally transform and manage their IT infrastructure, and in doing so are enablers of their journey towards improving workforce productivity and organisational cyber security posture. Leveraging our unique intellectual property (IP) and the Microsoft 365 platform, our team helps clients from design and architecture to implementation and management.
We are passionate about encouraging more women to work in IT and would like to help raise awareness of the opportunities available in the industry.
DUG is an ASX listed technology company, headquartered in Australia, that specialises in analytical software development and reliable, green, high-performance computing (HPC). The company is built on a strong foundation of applied science and a history of converting research into practical, real-world solutions. DUG delivers innovative software products and cost-effective, cloud-based HPC as a service backed by bespoke support for technology onboarding. DUG’s expertise in algorithm development and code optimisation enables clients to leverage big data and solve complex problems.
DUG is a global company with offices in Perth, London, Houston and Kuala Lumpur, supporting a diverse industrial client-base that includes radio-astronomy, biomedicine and meteorology, as well as the resource, government and education sectors. DUG designs, owns, and operates a network of some of the largest and greenest supercomputers on Earth. The company continues to invest and innovate at the forefront of software and HPC, working towards a climate-positive future.
ACS is the professional association for Australia’s ICT (information and communications technology) sector. In everything we do, our goal is to help our members be the best they can be. We’re passionate about recognising their professionalism, developing their ICT skills and building a community with a true sense of belonging.
Our members are committed to the pursuit of excellence and the highest standards of professional conduct. We strive for ICT to be recognised and relevant across all sectors and a driver of innovation in our society.
Bunnings is re-imagining how it does Technology and will be focusing on continuous growth of our Technology team.
We have lofty ambitions to be a leading Technology House in Australia that works on great tech, with a talented and supportive team all under one of Australia largest brand and online audience in Australia. Our Technology team in Western Australia has over 300 team members and continues to grow, with opportunities across Delivery, Cyber Security, Infrastructure and our Services team.
The WA AustCyber Innovation Hub sits at the centre of cyber security in Western Australia. Our purpose is to facilitate connections across industry, build capability by inspiring more people to join the sector and support cyber startups and scale-ups to commercialise and expand, ready for new markets and opportunities.
Working across an array of industries and traversing government, academia and private sector, we seek to foster local cyber capability and meet local challenges by stimulating innovation through public and private collaboration.
First Mode builds the barely possible to enable a sustainable future for everyone, everywhere. We design and deliver new products and systems that are critical for zero-emission mobility, the decarbonization of heavy industry, and the production and distribution of green energy.
Our engineers in Seattle and Perth help our clients create new solutions to achieve their sustainability objectives, to ensure our planet and people survive and thrive.
| The Internet Association of Australia (IAA) is a member-based association that represents the internet community and operates IX Australia, the largest not-for-profit, carrier neutral internet exchange in Australia. Formed in 1995 by a collection of visionaries, IAA works for the benefit of the internet and the people who build and operate it. |
Valrose is a Technology Recruitment company. Our mission is simple; to add value to every company and person we work with.
Great people are key to the success of every organisation.
The right career move is important to a job seeker’s personal growth, wealth and wellbeing.
As recruitment experts, we truly understand the responsibility that comes with connecting the right employees with the right employers.
We genuinely care about our candidates and clients.
We listen, we understand, we solve.
Innovation Central Perth (ICP) is an industry and research collaboration centre located at Curtin University’s campus in Perth.
Led by Cisco with partners Curtin University, Woodside and CSIRO’s Data 61, the centre is home to a collaborative community that develops technology solutions to real business problems, using cloud computing, analytics and Internet of Things (IoT) network platforms.
ICP brings together SMBs, corporates, government, industry experts and researchers to achieve efficiencies and create new opportunities through rapid prototyping and proof-of-concepts.
Check out our YouTube channel.
House Digital is a boutique web agency based in Perth, Western Australia. House Digital specialises in websites that delight users, especially for corporate bodies, governmental and non-governmental organisations, publicly listed companies and the tourism sector. With a special focus on user experience, accessibility, information architecture, integration and automation, the team at House Digital are passionate about creating efficient, high functioning websites that look amazing and work even better.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services and Accenture Song – all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.
Our 710,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at accenture.com
Boffins Bookshop is an Australian owned, independent bookseller offering customers an eclectic range of technical, practical, special interest and fiction books. They first opened their doors in Perth’s CBD in 1989, and since then have grown to become the leading technical bookshop in Western Australia, winning the Australian Book Industry Association’s award for Best Specialist Bookseller six times running.
The Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation (JTSI) is WA’s lead agency for economic development, international trade and investment and tourism. The department also leads the development of the defence, international education, science and innovation sectors in Western Australia.
JTSI is coordinating implementation of the State STEM skills strategy, which recognises that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills are critical for future jobs and aims to ensure that all Western Australians have the opportunity to participate in a STEM future. The Department’s sponsorship is provided in recognition of the contributions the WITWA Awards will make to engaging students, teachers, business leaders and the broader community – particularly females – in STEM.
The Department of Communities (Communities) partners with community sector organisations to deliver initiatives and programs that contribute to driving gender equality in Western Australia. Women and girls in WA deserve to live and work safely in a community where diversity is embraced and where access to rights, resources, opportunities and protections is not determined by gender. Communities helps to strengthen the positive profile of women through a range of initiatives including support for women in STEM through Women in Technology WA.
Kinetic IT is a leading Australian technology services business, specialising in managed ICT services, service integration and management, digital transformation and cyber security. Kinetic IT provides proven end-to-end solutions to some of the country’s largest and most iconic organisations. Committed to delivering genuine success, we tailor our services to each customer’s unique environment, resulting in fit-for-purpose solutions, award-winning service delivery and consistently high end-user satisfaction.
She Codes, previously Perth{web}Girls is a movement devoted to helping women up their tech skills, and get into tech careers. We run a variety of programs from inspiring curiosity to getting job ready in tech. These events have been hosted in metro areas, in corporate HQ’s, and in regional hubs including Port Hedland, Karratha, Bunbury, Geraldton and Newman. Our vision is to inspire 100,000 women to enter tech by 2025.
Woodside is the largest energy company listed on the ASX, founded in Australia with a spirit of innovation and determination. We’re transforming the way we operate to ensure we make a positive difference. Technology is crucial to our business, allowing us to perform at the highest level and stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
In the interests of full disclosure, we may have to issue a #humblebrag. Our recent growth and increased recognition of the work we do means that there are limited opportunities to partner with WiTWA. Please don’t miss out, avoid FOMO and just start the conversation.