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World Business Forum Sydney 2026

World Business Forum Sydney 2026


World Business Forum Sydney | LinkedIn 5&6
November, 2026
ICC Sydney

We are pleased to announce a new speaker for World Business Forum Sydney 2026: Chris Barton, founder of Shazam and one of the most influential innovators in mobile technology.
 
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Chris Barton

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A passionate innovator, Burton builds breakthrough products by turning “impossible” ideas into reality. Before Shazam, Chris spent 8 years at Google where he was the first employee focused on mobile, creating from scratch the carrier partnership framework for Search and Android. He later joined Dropbox as one of its earliest team members to help scale the platform globally. Today, a 12-patent inventor, investor, and advisor, he leads Guard, an AI venture making digital experiences safer and smarter.
 

Starting from zero: The Shazam's Journey to Transform Ideas into Innovation
 - The Start from Zero framework: Discover four unconventional ways of thinking used by history's greatest innovators to systematically disrupt industries and challenge the status quo. 
  - Bring "impossible" ideas to life: Harness technology to challenge conventional limits, and turn bold, ahead-of-its-time ideas into reality. 
 - Turning obstacles into breakthroughs: Strategies to eliminate friction and prioritise effectively to drive bold innovations.
  - The mindset to create the next great companies: How to foster a culture of innovation and growth within an organisation. 

Chris joins a 2026 lineup featuring a diverse group of entrepreneurs, founders, and industry leaders shaping the future of business, technology, and leadership, including:
 


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5 - 6 November 2026

World Business Forum Sydney 2026

AmCham Australia, in partnership with WOBI, is excited to share special access to the upcoming WOBI World Business Forum Sydney 2026.

This year, AmCham members have the opportunity hear from entrepreneurs, founders, and leaders who have been in the trenches of business building companies, navigating disruption, and leading through change. They will deliver experience-driven keynotes and share tangible insights you can bring straight back to the office and put into action immediately.

The exceptional speaker lineup includes Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett-Packard and leadership strategist, Seth Godin, bestselling author and marketing visionary, Ayanna Howard, AI pioneer, roboticist, and technology innovator, and Chris Burton, Founder of Shazam, along with other influential voices shaping the future of business, leadership, and technology.

Join a powerful global community of decision-makers for two high-impact days filled with transformative keynotes, meaningful connections, and forward-thinking leadership insights.

AmCham members are entitled to an exclusive offer on current ticket prices. Use the code AMCHAM300 at checkout to redeem your $300 discount.

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Event Properties

Event Date 05/11/2026
Event End Date 06/11/2026
Location ICC Sydney

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