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.
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.
SponsorshipPROFILE 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.
This event aligns with: Goal 1 - Productivity, investment + innovation
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Speakers include:
Chief Executive
CEDA
Executive Director
Federal Department of Industry, Science and Resources
Registration has now closed. Please call CEDA on 1800 161 236 if you wish to enquire about this event.