AI Leadership Summit 2026 presented by CEDA - Australian Government - National AI Centre-Business Conference/Networking

Australia’s economy is being reshaped by some of its biggest long-term challenges and opportunities.

Our climate and energy future, productivity, the care economy, and position as a middle power hang in the balance, and understanding how these impact the economy and business outlook is vital for a more prosperous future.

Join CEDA to hear directly from the leaders shaping these conversations, and gain insights into what they mean for your organisation.

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AI Leadership Summit 2026

Tuesday, 27 October 2026

International Convention Centre Sydney

The AI Leadership Summit is the most influential AI event of the year designed for leaders and organised by CEDA and the National AI Centre. It connects executives, decision makers and thought leaders from across business, government and academia.

This year, for the fourth annual summit, we will gather in Sydney and host a full program featuring 50+ domestic and international speakers, thematic breakouts, and optional in-depth workshops on day two of the program.

Day One – Tuesday 27 October
Full Day Summit

Key plenary and breakout themes for discussion include:

Australia’s AI ambition
Leadership, governance and regulation
AI as a productivity driver
AI technology and infrastructure
AI education, skills and work transition
AI sovereignty and national security
AI and the social compact
SME / Founder / Regional stream – AI adoption

Note

Registration for the AI Leadership Summit 2026 only covers day 1 of the 2 day event program.

Day Two – Wednesday 28 October

AI Explorer Workshops

A curated list of AI Explorer Workshops, providing an in-depth exploration of specific topics; includes a stream for SMEs / Regional.
Workshop program to follow.

Note

The AI Explorer Workshops on day 2 are optional and separately ticketed events.
Please explore the CEDA events portal for more information on each of the workshops.

Sponsorship
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