2025 WA End of Year event
Join us as early career researchers present their innovative work through engaging electronic posters and a keynote presentation by Trevor Whittington.
Presented by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering's Western Australia Division
Date
Monday 24 November 2025
Time
6:30 PM - 10:00 PMCost
$100pp - Includes a welcome drink, canapés and a seated dinner
🍸 Drinks available for purchase at the cash bar.
🍸 Drinks available for purchase at the cash bar.
We would like to invite you to an evening of networking and informative discussions. Join us as early career researchers present their innovative work through engaging electronic posters. The highlight of the night will be a keynote presentation by Trevor Whittington, who will explore the theme; "How science and technology has helped, and will help, farmers adapt to a drying climate"
Expect thought-provoking conversations on a topic that affects us all and enjoy the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers.
We welcome you and your guests—including partners, colleagues, mentees and students—to join us for a memorable evening. Be sure to register each of your guests and make the night even more memorable by attending together.
Seats are limited—secure your spot today. We look forward to seeing you there.
Keynote speaker
Trevor Whittington
CEO, Western Australian Farmers Association
CEO, Western Australian Farmers Association
Trevor Whittington served as Chief of Staff to various Ministers in the Western Australian Government for many years prior to 2017, including the agricultural and fishing portfolios. During that period, he returned to UWA to complete a Masters in International Relations on Live Exports and a Masters of International Law on Sustainable Fishing, adding to his earlier BA (Hons). He later worked with the Bunuba Aboriginal Corporation and took up the role of Chairman of Wines of Western Australia. In 2019 he was appointed as CEO of the Western Australian Farmers Association (WAFarmers). Trevor grew up on the family sheep farm near Corrigin. He recently reacquired part of that land and together with his two sons, manages a 1200-hectare wheat, barley and lupin cropping program. Trevor is passionate about agriculture and agricultural science, the partnership between farmers and scientists, and its impact on human welfare and development.
