Collaborate Innovate Conference

Join Australia’s flagship conference for innovation, collaboration, and commercialisation. Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) is excited to be running its annual conference once again in 2026.

Collaborate Innovate is your chance to connect with people from across the entire R&D and innovation system – from researchers and government agencies and institutions, right through to venture capitalists and businesses involved in innovation. Delegates include Board Chairs, CEOs, industry and research leaders, and government decision-makers who are the driving force behind Australia’s most successful collaborative ventures.

The 2026 conference will bring together this industry-research community to explore the theme, National Growth, Global Reach. Join hundreds of other likeminded attendees in addressing critical matters surrounding research translation, utilisation and commercialisation, and innovation and industrial transformation, and be part of a collaboration that seeks to drive Australia’s prosperity.

This year the conference offers a unique platform to: 

• Lead the Dialogue:  Champion sessions that address a no-regrets approach to national R&D strategy. 
• Showcase Innovation:  Connect with delegates during site visits to WA’s world-class innovation facilities. 
• Build Strategic Networks:  Gain exclusive access to a diverse community of industry-research leaders committed to long-term collaborative success. 

Early Bird Registration is now open and will close on 17 April 2026