

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 (ConnectOnion) /CEO of OpenOnion
Michael Wu:Investments of Teoh Capital
Boris Leshinsky:Founder of AITasker / Co-Founder of Fractascale
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