2026 Sydney meets AI
As AI moves from experimentation into scaled deployment, Australia is entering a new phase of opportunity. With Sydney becoming an increasingly important AI infrastructure and compute hub in the Asia-Pacific region, the question is no longer who is trying AI — but who is turning it into real products, real workflows, and real revenue.
We’ll hear directly from founders building AI-native products, see live demos from teams with real use cases, and unpack how adoption, infrastructure, and commercial models are evolving across Australia and APAC.
What’s On Deck
🎤 Panel Discussion — Founders, investors, and operators unpack where Australia’s AI market is heading and which sectors look truly scalable
🖥️ Product Demos — Live showcases from AI startups building real products with real users and business models
🤝 Networking — Founders, investors, product leaders, and technical builders in one room
🍷 Drinks & Conversations — A relaxed space to connect beyond the stage
👥 Featured Guests & Communities
Aaron Xie: Open-source AI agent builder / Founder of OpenOnion
Michael Wu: Investments at Teoh Capital
Boris Leshinsky: Founder of AITasker / Co-Founder of Fractascale
Maggie Liu: Marketing at Infron
Krish Singh: Co-Founder of BackPro AI
Manojvradan Balaji: Software Engineer at Rhombus AI
Ziyi Zhao: Founder of Skinova
Dexter Zhang: Founder of Ausconnect Innovation Alliance
Li (Charlie) Cai: Founder of Constructroo Australia
Leo Zhang: Developer at Meridian
🗓 Agenda Highlights
1:40 – 2:00 PM | Arrival & Networking
2:00 – 2:10 PM | Opening
2:10 - 3:40 PM | Product Demos
3:50 – 4:40 PM | Panel Discussion
4:40 – 5:00 PM | Networking
Why Attend?
✅ See real AI products built for real use cases — not just concepts
✅ Learn how founders are approaching adoption, validation, and growth
✅ Hear what investors are actually looking for in the next wave of AI companies
✅ Meet the people shaping Australia’s AI ecosystem in a high-signal setting
👥 Who Should Join:
This event is designed for those who benefit most from real strategic conversations:
• AI founders
• VC / CVC investors & family offices
• Sydney-based tech operators, PMs, and engineers