The next generations of STEM leaders will be sharing their solutions to world challenges at the upcoming 9th Game Changer Awards, of which Kinetic IT is a Platinum sponsor.
Our longstanding partnership with the Western Australian Information Technology and Telecommunications Alliance (WAITTA) reflects our commitment to empowering local talent. Since 2021, we’ve supported WAITTA’s key initiatives, including the INCITE Awards, Game Changer Awards, and Putt4Dough charity event, reinforcing our dedication to advancing WA’s tech community.
Aran Collins, Head of Partners, presents 2023 Game Changer Award recipients with their certificates
What are the Game Changer Awards?
The Game Changer Awards provide an opportunity for students in Years 3 to 10 to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving skills through STEM projects. The 2024 event will feature innovative projects aimed at addressing real-world challenges, from environmental sustainability to technological advancements.
The Game Changer Awards give students in Years 3 to 10 a platform to showcase their STEM projects. The 2024 event, on 28 October at ECU Joondalup, will feature innovative ideas tackling real-world problems. Recent winners include the Fluffy Bot, an AI-powered mental health helper, the Space Junk Collector, designed to remove space debris, and the Bee Drones, aimed at supporting agriculture and biodiversity. These projects highlight the transformative impact young innovators can make by applying STEM skills to global issues.
You can find a full list of past winners here.
Celebrating transformative tech solutions
Kinetic IT also sponsors the Transformative Solutions category at the INCITE Awards, which honours ground-breaking achievements in technology. In 2024, NGIS Australia took centre stage with their award-winning project TraceMark Sustainable Sourcing, which monitors global deforestation and sustainability to aid with sourcing raw materials.
Continuing to nurture WA’s tech community
Beyond WAITTA, Kinetic IT partners with organisations such as Women in Technology Western Australia (WiTWA), regularly participating in initiatives like TechTrails. These partnerships reflect our mission to drive diversity, inclusion, and STEM education across WA’s tech sector, from youth development to women’s leadership.
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We look forward to celebrating home-grown STEM talent at the Game Changer Awards on Monday, October 28th 2024 at ECU Joondalup. Follow us on LinkedIn for updates on the event and other community initiatives.
