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Celebrating the next generation of leaders in Tourism and Hospitality
Over the last 2 years, Tourism WA in partnership with ECU Executive Education, has delivered this fully subsidised Program to 62 participants across the Tourism and Hospitality sector, including 24 from regional WA. Since 2024, the state government has invested $200,000 through Tourism WA's Workforce Development Program to deliver the industry-informed initiative which retains, develops and strengthens the industry's workforce, who are vital to growing the State's visitor economy.
Moving from Performative to Impactful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Join Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law (SBL) Centre for Sustainability and Governance Research (CSGR) for a thought-provoking keynote and panel discussion exploring how organisations can enhance outcomes for employees, employers and communities through impactful DEI. Registration closes on Monday, 27 April 2026
Advance Your Career with the MBA for Education Leaders
Discover how ECU’s new MBA (Education Leadership) is redefining the way education professionals lead, manage, and inspire change. This innovative program integrates advanced business and management skills with the unique challenges and opportunities of the education sector.
Future-Ready Enterprises: Building Resilient, Data-Driven, and Sustainable Systems
This forum aims to strengthen collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking between academia and industry. Participants will explore how organisations can build resilient, data-driven, and sustainable systems through innovation, technology, and leadership.
Hosting a Work-Integrated Learning Student
WIL provides students with the opportunity to directly engage with your organisation and apply the knowledge and skills they are developing through their course of study. 80-hours of student engagement with your organisation – extra hands, zero cost!
Perth 2025 SEVENTEENx
SEVENTEENx returns in 2025 to unite Business founders and leaders; Start up community; Social enterprise founders; ESG/CSR leaders; Sustainability experts; Purpose brands and Impact community - all under one roof and all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Diverse Careers in Law
Traditional legal careers can be demanding but a law degree offers so much more. Join Edith Cowan University's School of Business and Law and the Leo Cussen Centre for Law for a dynamic panel discussion on alternative legal career paths. Hear from five inspiring professionals and keynote speaker, the Honourable Justice Jenni Hill of the Supreme Court of Western Australia, as they share how legal expertise can lead to success across diverse industries.
ECU World Tourism Day 2025
Edith Cowan University, in partnership with Tourism WA, Crown, and Women in Tourism and Hospitality WA, and supported by Destination Perth, the Australian Hotels Association (WA), and the Western Australia Agritourism Association, hosted a forum dedicated to shaping a sustainable and inclusive tourism future.
Leading the Future Conference – Driving AI, Innovation & Emerging Trends
Among the impressive lineup of speakers was Associate Professor Suku Suknesan from Edith Cowan University’s School of Business and Law. His presentation, "Uplifting SMEs with AI — Intro to RAG Bot," introduced participants to the transformative potential of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) bots.
Tourism WA Future Leaders Program Celebration
The second cohort of Future Leaders in Tourism and Hospitality Connect with Industry Experts at ECU City Campus engagement hub
SMEC AI Roadshow Perth Event 2025 – AI & Research Commercialisation in Western Australia
The SMEC AI Roadshow Perth 2025 brings together SMEs, researchers, investors, and AI professionals to explore the commercialisation of AI-driven research in Western Australia
SBDC – Boost your Business: Smart Tech, Secure Future
This conference, was proudly subsidised by the Small Business Development Corporation (SBDC) and WA Government. A highly practical one day conference delivered to over 25 small business owners with a strong focus on real-world application, where each session provided actionable takeaways that attendees could immediately implement in their businesses.