The 17th designedge innovation FESTIVAL 2021 commences July 6th and runs through to September 30th with events, forums, workshops, webinars, and networking ‘ask an expert’ sundowners being staged in Belmont, Perth Western Australia, nationally and globally ONLINE.

Over 100 events will be held during the FESTIVAL bringing together cyber security experts, global business entrepreneurs, innovators, designers, creatives, industry associations and trade councils.

The 17th designedge Innovation FESTIVAL 2021 is supported by MY Business Incubator™ CYBER SECURITY Training & Mentoring Project, Belmont BEC, TCFWA, Fortix, Delance Swiss Watches, BPW WA, BPW Business Incubator, RES-Q, Emerge Internet, TCF Global, BEC Global, TCF Australia, Consulate General of India (Celebrating India@75), Apparel Export Promotion Council India, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers.

The FESTIVAL themes are cyber security, technology, sustainability, creativity, and small business improvement topics. Some of the events will coincide with the MY Business Incubator™ CYBER SECURITY Training & Mentoring Project which is increasing access to reliable cyber security advice to over 1,250 sole traders, micro, small and medium businesses across Australia. This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources through the Cyber Security Business Connect and Protect Program.

“Often small businesses and management do not often have access to cyber security expertise until they have a specific problem and often seek solutions to problems reactively; a position which is disruptive and expensive. The Cyber Security events that are forming part of the 17th designedge Innovation FESTIVAL will run between July and September in Perth, Margaret River and in QLD,” Ms Hanlon said.

Carol Hanlon, CEO of Belmont Business Enterprise Centre Inc., TCFWA Inc. and Founder of designedge Innovation Festival said, “We are thrilled that our FESTIVAL has attracted global speakers and are pleased to present such a broad range of topics”.

View the extensive range of over 100 events www.belmontbec.com/2021innovation
Some of the Festival highlights this year include:

Cyber Security – Multi-Factor Authentication – Webinar
Online, Available 24/7, Free
Practice security access using two or more proofs of identity to grant access to
your devices.

Write your story, it is a great tool to be invited as a speaker – Webinar
Online, Available 24/7, Free
The reasons to write your story, yourself, family legacy or sharing business experiences. Presenter: Giselle Rufer, Switzerland

Cyber Security: Essential 8 – Strategies to Protect your System – Webinar
Online, Available 24/7, Free
Essential 8 – Implement 8 essential strategies to better protect your system.

Apparel Sourcing from India – Webinar – Online, Available 24/7, Free
How to source and locate quality suppliers in India. Apparel Export Promotion
Council, India

1001 Business Tips from 101 Cyber IT Experts, Case Studies, Q & A’s – LIVE
Online Forum – July 21, 12noon – 1pm, Free
Cyber IT Experts share Tips, Case Studies, Q & A.

Establishing Your Label in the USA* – Webinar – Online, Available 24/7, $30
Establish your apparel business goals in the USA. Presenter: Frances Harder, USA

Could African SME’S teach the world how to operate in uncertain times – Webinar – Online, Available 24/7, Free
Lockdown has made developed economies appreciate the everyday uncertainly/ challenges SME’S in Africa face. Presenter Teni Majekodunmi, Nigeria

What is a realistic valuation for my business? Webinar
Online, Available 24/7, Free
Understanding how a business is valued for sale. Presenter: David Bay

Free Webinar Vouchers are available during the festival with the support of our generous sponsors (valued $30 each). Small businesses can view the range of online topics at
www.belmontbec.com/2021innovation and email training@belmontbec.com for their voucher code. All booking and payment facilities are available online

General FESTIVAL Enquiries: Phone +61 8 9479 3777
Email training@belmontbec.com

Media contact:
Carol Hanlon
CEO
Belmont BEC
P| 08 9479 3777 M| 0417963231
E| carol.hanlon@belmontbec.com

Belmont Business Enterprise Centre (Belmont BEC)
PO Box 370, Cloverdale WA 6985 Phone 61 8 9479 3777 Fax 61 8 9479 3888 www.belmontbec.com www.mybusinessincubator.com www.bpwbusinessincubator.com www.tcfwa.com www.tcfaustralia.com www.tcfglobal.com www.designedge.net.au www.fashionincubators.com