Event Details

AI Leadership Summit 2026

10/27/2026 7:30:00 AM

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.

Australia's AI Leadership Summit is the most influential AI event of the year designed for leaders and organised by CEDA and the National AI Centre.

This annual summit connects executives, decision makers and thought leaders from across business, government and academia to advance Australia's AI ambitions for long-term prosperity.

This year, the fourth annual summit, we will gather in Sydney and host a full program featuring domestic and international speakers, 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

Kindly 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.

Kindly 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
PROFILE YOUR THOUGHT LEADERS AND ELEVATE YOUR BRAND THROUGH SPONSORSHIP.
Please reach out to your membership manager or email Fay Burstin at fay.burstin@ceda.com.au for more information on the available sponsorship opportunities.