The Peel Region’s Leading Innovation Festival

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 James Campbell-Sloan is Director of Strategy & Economic Development at the City of Mandurah. 

He is responsible for the City’s Strategic Planning and Economic Development work, Development & Compliance and Festivals & Events. He is an ex-officio board member of Visit Mandurah. 

Cullum Ashton is an industry ecosystem builder focused on connecting technology, property, investment, government and industry to create new commercial opportunities and drive economic growth.

As Chair of PropTech Hub WA, Ash has helped position Western Australia as a growing centre for property technology and innovation, connecting founders with customers, investors, government and international markets.

Ash also serves on the PropTech CoLab ANZ Board and as a 2026 REIQ LIFT Ambassador, supporting greater collaboration across Australia’s property and technology sectors.

  Charlie Gunningham has spent more than 25 years in Perth’s tech and startup sector, firstly as a founder himself, through to exit, and more recently in media, advisory, government and investor roles. 

These days, Charlie sits on the advisory board of WA Leaders, the WA Government’s Innovation Advisory Board and is Chair of advocacy group StartupWA. He also works part-time as Entrepreneur in Residence at Venture UWA, writes a startup column for Business News and is Head of Ecosystem Engagement at Meshpoints. 

 Dru Mincher is a Commercial Manager and Casual Mall Leasing (CML) Lead at Cygnet West, where he looks after the commercial growth of Pop Up Place, an award-winning digital platform transforming how short-term retail leasing and space activation is managed across Western Australia. 

 At Pop Up Place, Dru sits at the intersection of technology, property, retail and entrepreneurship. The platform digitises the traditionally manual casual mall leasing process, allowing retailers, small businesses and emerging brands to search, book and activate kiosks, pop-up shops and other short-term spaces, while helping landlords reduce vacancy, unlock new revenue and create more vibrant destinations. 

Greg Riebe is the Vice Chair of South West Angels with over 20 years experience in most facets of the emerging technology sector, Greg ran what was the first technology incubator in Perth, managed a fund investing in technology start-ups, has been a co-founder of a number technology businesses and more recently as an adviser to founders on how to become investment ready, how to get scale, create and capture value and how to position their ventures to harvest returns for shareholders, investors or stakeholders.

In 2020, Greg was recognised as the Australian Angel Investor of the Year and was awarded the 2020 WA Pearcey Entrepreneur Award. 

Erin Bell the Founder & Managing Director of award winning Co-Connect App is a people and technology enthusiast in the mining and resources sector, with experience in Human Resources, Health, safety and emergency in the FIFO Mining industry. Experience in both underground and surface operations a across WA in Iron Ore, Gold and Nickel. 

Industry experience In internal software deployment, Critical risk Management, employee experience initiatives and surface blasting. A core value people deserve to be happy at work, so the employee experience is essential. 

Tania’s journey isn’t one of privilege or perfect timing, it’s one of perseverance. Having experienced homelessness herself, she understands the life-changing power of safe, stable housing. That experience fuels everything she does.

What began as a search for a better way to build initially for her daughter, has evolved into a patented Australian innovation with the potential to transform how homes are made.

Faster. Stronger. And more sustainably.

Today, Tania is leading Eco Tech Innovations® into its next phase: scaling production, securing partnerships, and training the next generation of builders to construct a more equitable, eco-conscious Australia.

 Lauren Colemand is the Founder & Director of award winning Conveyancing Concierge Australia, building a risk management and compliance-driven platform to streamline settlements and reduce manual work for conveyancers. 

Jerry Hoekman is an IPS Business advisor for the Mandurah and peel region assisting businesses scale.

 ​Jerry has 20 years of experience using a wide range of digital tools and social media channels to market hundreds of products and businesses across 32 countries. 

This allows him to assist small businesses to find the right tools and strategies for their specific niche, product, and target group. 

 Award-winning Procuracon founders Cuong Ly and Andy McColgan will explore the challenges facing procurement across major construction and government projects, and how technology can create a smarter, more efficient process. 

Procuracon is helping Tier One construction companies and government organisations streamline procurement planning, improve visibility and reduce project risk through a more connected digital approach. Cuong and Andy will share the problems they identified within traditional procurement, their journey building Procuracon, and how the platform is helping project teams make better-informed decisions, improve collaboration and bring greater structure and transparency to complex procurement programs. 

 Casalyf is a digital home record platform creating a permanent source of truth for every property, bringing important records and information together throughout a home’s lifetime. Founder Jessica Scott combines experience across real estate and property with a passion for PropTech innovation, earning the 2026 Jeff Leach Trailblazer of the Year Award for her work building Casalyf and challenging how property information is managed.  

FoundAt is an award-winning property technology platform helping organisations identify, audit and manage property assets requiring maintenance, repairs and services. Led by founder Leigh Dowie, FoundAt creates greater visibility over assets and the work required to keep them operating effectively.

For government and large property portfolios, FoundAt helps teams identify maintenance requirements and connect assets with the appropriate trades and service providers, creating a more streamlined approach to auditing, repairs, maintenance and ongoing asset management.

 Be Challenged helps organisations build stronger teams, cultures and connections, based on the belief that employees are an organisation’s “first customer”. 

Senior Team Development Consultant Aaron Florenca works with teams to strengthen engagement, collaboration and culture, creating the internal energy Be Challenged calls “Your Buzz.” 

 Founded by educator and entrepreneur Nathan Barkell, award winning Olympus Insights is building OLi, a global education ecosystem combining blockchain and AI to make learning more accessible and rewarding. 

Drawing on more than a decade in education, Nathan is focused on closing the financial education gap and supporting lifelong learning. 

  PropTech Awards finalist Panda Pro is a digital platform helping property owners better manage their homes, maintenance and services. Co-founded by entrepreneur and business builder Damian Robson, Panda Pro connects customers with trusted service providers, simplifying property upkeep while creating a better, more convenient ownership experience.  

 Founded by Logan Smith, and wife Kelly Connected Projects combines years of experience working with government and solving wide-ranging operational challenges with emerging technology. 

Its AI-powered property reporting solutions turn smartphone scans into measured, costed scopes, providing a simpler way to improve accuracy, reduce subjectivity and streamline property, insurance and asset-related processes. 

  Architect Luca Bologna brings more than 35 years of international experience across sustainable construction, heritage restoration and energy-efficient building. 

From restoring historic buildings in Italy to delivering projects in Western Australia, Luca combines architectural heritage with modern construction technology, championing sustainability, innovation and better building practices. 

 Martin Purcell is a brand strategist and Managing Director of One Brand, helping businesses build compelling brands that align with their values while positioning them for growth. 

His experience spans brand strategy, identity, marketing and taking brands into national and international markets. 

At GROWTH, Martin will share how emerging businesses can strengthen their positioning, communicate their value and build the brand credibility needed to win customers, attract opportunities and successfully scale into new markets. 

 Roy A Smith helps Australian businesses fund and accelerate their R&D and innovation activities through his work with Radium Capital. 

Working closely with SMEs, innovators and emerging businesses, Roy helps companies access their anticipated R&D Tax Incentive refunds earlier through capital advances, improving cash flow and allowing them to keep investing in technology, product development and commercialisation. 

At GROWTH, Roy will bring a practical perspective on how businesses can use R&D funding to turn innovation into commercial growth and maintain momentum while scaling. 

 Lisa Powe provides membership and administration support at the Peel Chamber of Commerce & Industry, helping deliver engagement, communications and initiatives connecting businesses across the region. 

With experience across events, administration and industry, Lisa will bring a strong local business perspective as moderator of the Women in PropTech Perth Leadership Panel at GROWTH.