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.

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

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.

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.

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