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GEN AI for Data & Analytics Summit 2026 -Future of Data Strategy with AI-Driven Analytics, Intelligent Automation and Responsible Innovation
23rd-24th September 2026, Sydney Central Hotel
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About the event:

The GEN AI for Data & Analytics Summit 2026 brings together Australia’s leading data, analytics, AI and technology leaders
to explore how Generative AI is transforming enterprise data strategy, analytics capabilities and decision-making.
Taking place on 23–24 September 2026 in Sydney, this hybrid summit will examine the rapidly evolving relationship between Generative AI, data platforms, analytics workflows and autonomous decision systems. As organisations move beyond experimentation, the event focuses on real-world
implementation, governance, and the shift toward AI-driven intelligence and agentic analytics.
Over two intensive days, industry leaders, CIOs, Chief Data Officers and AI experts will share practical insights into AI-powered analytics, intelligent automation, data governance, semantic data layers and the rise of autonomous
enterprise intelligence. Through keynote presentations, expert panels, reside chats and interactive roundtables, delegates will gain a practical roadmap for turning AI innovation into scalable business value.

Why Delegates Should Attend:

The pace of AI innovation is fundamentally reshaping how organisations collect, analyse and act on data. This summit provides a unique opportunity to:

  • Understand how Generative AI is redening data analytics, BI, and decision intelligence
  • Learn how organisations are moving from pilots to production-scale AI deployments
  • Discover strategies to build AI-ready data platforms, semantic layers and governance frameworks
  • Explore the future of agentic data systems and autonomous analytics
  • Hear directly from leading CIOs, CDOs, data scientists and technology innovators
  • Hear directly from leading CIOs, CDOs, data scientists and technology innovators

Delegates will gain practical knowledge on separating hype from real value and implementing AI responsibly within enterprise environment

Benefits of Attending

Attending the summit will enable participants to:

  • Gain Strategic Insights
    Understand the next generation of AI-driven analytics, autonomous intelligence and enterprise data strategies.
  • Learn from Industry Leaders
    Hear real-world experiences from organisations already deploying Generative AI in data and analytics environments.
  • Stay Ahead of Technology Trends
    Explore emerging technologies including agentic AI, semantic data layers, AI copilots and AI-driven decision systems.
  • Strengthen Governance and Trust
    Learn how to manage AI risk, bias, transparency and regulatory expectations in data-driven organisations.
  • Network with Peers and Innovators
    Connect with senior professionals across data, analytics, technology and business leadership.
Who Should Attend

This summit is designed for senior leaders responsible for data, analytics, AI and digital transformation, including:

  • Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
  • Chief Data Officers (CDOs)
  • Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
  • Heads of Data & Analytics
  • Heads of AI / Machine Learning
  • Data Scientists and Advanced Analytics Leaders
  • Data Governance and Data Strategy Leaders
  • Digital Transformation Leaders
  • Enterprise Architecture Leaders
  • Technology and Innovation Executives

Professionals responsible for data platforms, AI
adoption, analytics strategy and intelligent automation will benefit significantly from attending.

Sponsorship & Speaking Opportunities:

GEN AI for Data & Analytics 2026 Summit offers sponsors an excellent opportunity to demonstrate thought-leadership and leverage networking opportunities to build brand-value amongst your target audience. If you would like to know more about sponsorship, exhibition and business development opportunities please just get in touch with us – sponsorship@ibrc.com.au

Early Invited Key Opinion Leaders Includes:
Speakers of The GEN AI for Data & Analytics Summit 2026
Chief Information Officer, Dyson Group of Companies
Lead Data Scientist, Macquarie Group
Chief Technology Officer, Australian Financial Complaints Authority
Head of Data, Measurement and Analytics, Google
Chief Data Officer, EBOS Group
Data Scientist, Westpac
Head of Data Solutions, Mutinex
Principal AI and Data Scientist, Imperial College
Chief Technology Officer, Datarwe
Chief Product Officer, SMB Marketing Communications
Head of Data & Analytics at Service NSW
CIO, Compare Club
Gen AI Data Lead, Ticketek
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Event Schedule
Learn schedule, program and topics of the GEN AI for Data & Analytics Summit 2026

8:20 Delegate Registration & Coffee

8.55 Welcome by Summit Chair

• How Generative AI is transforming traditional BI, analytics and data science workflows – from static reporting to dynamic,
AI-powered intelligence
• The shift from insight generation to autonomous decisioning – what this means for enterprise data strategies
• Re-designing data platforms for AI-native analytics – semantic layers, metadata, governance and real-time intelligence
• Where real value is emerging today – separating experimentation from scalable, production-ready impac

• How natural language, copilots and AI agents are transforming how organisations access and act on data
• The evolution of dash boards and the impact on data management
• Implications for data management and governance – ensuring data quality, context, security and trust in AI-driven interactions
• Designing AI-ready data ecosystems – adapting semantic layers, metadata and data platforms to support dialogue-based analytics
and real-time insights

This interactive Panel discussion explores what’s actually delivering ROI today across analytics, forecasting, modelling, and
decision intelligence.
• Cutting through the hype – identifying where Gen AI is delivering measurable ROI across analytics, forecasting and decision
intelligence today
• From pilots to production – lessons from tech leaders on what scaled, what stalled and why
• Evaluating cost vs value – model selection, infrastructure spend, and the true economics of enterprise Gen AI adoption
• Defining success metrics for Gen AI initiatives – aligning business outcomes, productivity gains and strategic impact beyond
experimentation

10.50 Refreshments and networking

• Exploring how GEN AI is redefining analysts, data scientists and business intelligence functions
• Preparing your teams for the incoming radical shift
• How generative AI is transforming traditional insights roles and creating new hybrid skill sets
• Strategies for reskilling and upskilling teams to thrive alongside AI-driven analytics
• Redesigning organisational structures to leverage AI while maintaining strategic human oversight

This frank and focused discussion how the role and mind set of tech leaders is rapidly shifting and how to survive an overwhelming new realm of tech possibilities

• How the CIO role is evolving from technology custodian to AI-driven business strategist in an era of uncertainty
• Practical lessons in navigating rapid AI adoption, risk, and organisational change without a clear roadmap
• Building resilience, governance, and decision confidence amid accelerating AI innovation and shifting expectations

12.30 Lunch and network

• A lively interactive discussion assessing bias, explainability, compliance, auditability and evolving regulatory expectations.
• How trust is evolving and will continue to have new meaning
• Navigating AI bias, explainability, and accountability to build stakeholder trust
• Ensuring compliance, auditability, and ethical oversight in AI-driven decision-making
• Exploring how evolving regulations and societal expectations are reshaping responsible AI governance

• How to navigate the pitfalls of Gen AI fuelled insights
• Managing AI hallucinations and the epic fails
• Fast learnings on autonomous intelligence: experience sharing

• Moving from Ai-assisted workflows to AI led workflows to AI driven decision systems
• The time line around the shift to autonomous decision making
• The critical decisions in heading towards deep autonomy

15.10 Break and networking

A fast paced interactive discussion on key lessons across data tools that have emerged in the last six months.
Exploring real world case studies, what failed, what scaled and what surprised tech leaders

• Assessing internal support for AI driven decision making
• Where’s the inspiration and innovation emerging from
• How to confront progress bottle necks

18:00- 19:00 - 1 HOUR NETWORKING DRINKS

Registration Packages
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IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Register before 30th April 2026
$2495 + GST
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Register before 31st July 2026
$2695 + GST
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - NORMAL REGISTRATION:
Register after 31st July 2026
$2895 + GST
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - GROUP TEAM REGISTRATION:

Register & pay for 3 delegates with normal rate & get unlimited registrations*
(*Can attend in-person or virtually)

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - SUPER EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Register before 30th April 2026
$1795 + GST
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:
Register before 31st July 2026
$1895 + GST
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - NORMAL REGISTRATION:
Register after 31st July 2026
$1995 + GST
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE REGISTRATION COST - GROUP TEAM REGISTRATION:

Register & pay for 3 delegates with normal rate & get unlimited registrations*
(*Can only attend virtually)

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