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The AI Summit Australia
7-9 September 2026
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

From AI Breakthroughs to Bottom‑Line Impact

Co‑located with Data Center World Australia, bringing AI and infrastructure together

Find Your People. Build What Works.

The AI Summit Australia is more than just an event; it’s a mission to empower Australian enterprises to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence. We've designed it for enterprises that are ready to move from pilots to production. Expect practical playbooks, credible case studies and clear pathways to responsible, measurable results.

We're bringing together global expertise and local innovation to tackle the opportunities and constraints shaping Australian organisations. And we can't wait to welcome you!

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Bridge the Gap Between Ambition and Reality

The AI Summit Australia transforms theoretical AI discussions into actionable strategies, enabling businesses to unlock tangible, profitable outcomes.

Address Unique Australian Challenges

With a focus on the Asia-Pacific market, the summit tackles region-specific opportunities and challenges, from regulatory compliance to scaling AI responsibly.

Foster Collaboration Across Industries

By co-locating with Data Center World Australia, the event creates a unique intersection of AI and infrastructure, fostering collaboration between two critical industries driving technological transformation.

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Who Should Attend?

If you shape AI in the enterprise, you’ll feel at home. CIOs, CDOs and CTOs; heads of data, analytics and AI; architects and platform owners; product and operations leaders; risk, compliance and policy specialists; public‑sector decision‑makers; and founders scaling AI‑driven solutions.

In short: if you’re accountable for delivering AI safely and at scale, this is built for you.

Two Shows. One Floor.

Running alongside Data Center World Australia gives you an end‑to‑end perspective: model design and governance, right through to the platforms, power and cooling that make scaled AI possible.

It’s a practical environment for solving enterprise challenges and accelerating delivery without the guesswork.

See It, Test It, Adopt It

Over two days, explore the technologies, services and talent that power enterprise AI. The shared expo hall, co‑located with Data Center World Australia, brings leading innovators and solution providers across AI, data, compute and infrastructure.

You'll experience live demos, product showcases, hands‑on workshops and peer exchanges that help you select, integrate and scale with confidence.

Shared Expo Hall

Explore a combined hall co‑located with Data Center World Australia, showcasing leading AI innovators and infrastructure providers. See live demos, compare solutions side by side, and learn how data, compute and cooling underpin dependable scaling.

Cross-Event Networking

Connect with decision‑makers and practitioners on the shared expo floor and between sessions across both events. A social at the end of day one will help spark introductions in a relaxed environment. As we know, not all deals are made in the boardroom!

Hands‑on AI Stages

Watch talks and panels focused on machine learning, automation, governance and real‑time data.

Leave with reference architectures, playbooks and guardrails you can apply immediately in production.