Networking & Event Experiences
The AI Summit Australia brings the global spotlight to Melbourne, where leading international and local experts converge for a truly unique experience that positions Australia at the centre of worldwide AI and data infrastructure innovation – forging partnerships, closing deals, and unlocking the business opportunities that will transform every industry and profession.
Don't miss your chance to connect with the pioneers shaping the future on a global stage – seize every conversation, engage with every insight, and extract maximum value from this essential gathering that will define how you work, compete, and succeed in the years ahead.
Pre-Conference Workshops & Briefings
The AI Summit Australia introduces a set of focused AI Workshops and in-depth briefings designed for leaders and practitioners engaging with AI at an applied, organisational level. These sessions create space for deeper examination of how AI is being deployed, governed, and operationalised across enterprise contexts and the specific opportunities which exist in Australia.
Details to be announced soon.
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Industry Site Tours
Experience Melbourne’s data centres and AI ecosystem firsthand with exclusive tours of:
SITE TOUR 1: CDC Brooklyn Campus | 11am – 12:30pm
When: Monday 7th September, 11am-12:30pm
Gain rare access to one of Australia’s most secure and tightly controlled data environments with an exclusive tour of the CDC Brooklyn Campus. Supporting critical government and national infrastructure, this facility represents a very different side of the industry – where security, sovereignty and operational integrity are paramount.
This tour gives delegates insight into the standards and environments required for Australia’s most sensitive workloads.
Places are strictly limited – register your interest early. Please note all attendees must be approved in advance by the organisers, and government-issued photo ID will be required for entry on the day.
SITE TOUR 2: Next DC M2 facility | 2pm – 4pm + travel time
When: Monday 7th September, 2pm – 4pm
Step inside one of Australia’s most advanced digital infrastructure facilities with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of NEXTDC’s M2 data centre. See firsthand the scale, security and engineering powering the cloud and AI economy.
Places are strictly limited – register your interest early to join the pre-conference site tour taking place on Monday 7th September. Please be advised, entry is subject to organiser approval, and all approved attendees will be required to bring government-issued ID on the day.
SITE TOUR 3: Natural Velocity AI experience tour | 3pm – 4:30pm
When: Monday 7th September, 3pm-4:30pm
Get a real-world look at how AI is being built, tested and applied with an exclusive tour of Natural Velocity – a hands-on innovation hub at the forefront of emerging technology. As an AI Innovation Centre, it acts as a launchpad for startups, scale-ups and forward-thinking businesses looking to grow and commercialise on the global stage.
More than just a coworking space, Natural Velocity, is a technology company empowering, accelerating and upskilling to catalyse innovation through collaboration, capability, underpinned in ethical AI.
This immersive experience will take delegates through the startup space, podcast studio, robotics lab and The Imaginator, offering a tangible glimpse into how AI is moving from concept to real-world deployment.
Places are limited – register your interest early to secure your spot.
Welcome Reception
When: Monday, 7th September, 2026 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
Join us for the highly anticipated Welcome Reception taking place at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Connect with AI and digital infrastructure champions from near and far before the main conference and exhibition begins.
Networking Drinks
When: Tuesday 8th September, 2026 | 5pm-7pm
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)
A true highlight of the event. Continue your discussions of the day and network with speakers, delegates, and sponsors in a more relaxed and informal setting.