Perth's Biggest AI Event | Leading the Future AI Summit 2026
Leading the Future AI Summit 2026
Perth's Biggest AI Event  ·  Hands-on AI Workshops  ·  Walk away ready to go

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Learn how to promote your business with AI, attract more clients and grow your revenue — practical skills you can put to work straight away.

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We Sold Out Last Year, Don't Miss Out!

Night 1
Wednesday 1 July 2026
5:00pm–7:00pm
Networking Evening with AI Leaders — Stage Door, Mandurah
Day 2
Thursday 2 July 2026
9:00am–4:30pm
Keynote Speaker + Hands-On Workshops
Speakers

Learn from Leaders Shaping the Future of AI

Hear from practical AI experts, strategists and business leaders who are helping businesses use AI to improve productivity, streamline work processes and systems and prepare for what's next.

Julian Moore
Keynote Speaker

Julian Moore

AI Strategist, Educator & Keynote Speaker

Julian is back by popular demand. He is one of Australasia's leading AI strategists, educators and keynote speakers, helping businesses use AI in practical ways to automate operations, improve productivity and grow revenue.
Sarah James and Rob Cass
Business Case Study

Sarah James & Rob Cass

Co-owners of Jacaranda Hill Farm

Sarah James has led AI projects and teams since 2003, spanning workforce diversity, commodity optimisation, Agentic AI and Copilot deployment. As co-owners of Jacaranda Hill Farm, Sarah and Ross will show how the farm is using AI in day-to-day operations, the tools, the wins and the lessons learnt.
Gry Stene
Live AI Business Hot Seat

Gry Stene

Keynote Speaker, Author & Human Intelligence Strategist

Gry Stene is a keynote speaker, author and human intelligence strategist. In her live AI Business Hot Seat she will review one real business in front of the full audience — exploring its market, competitors, opportunities and risks using AI in real time.
Andrew Cooke
AI Transformation

Andrew Cooke

AI Transformation Consultant & Founder, GPS-AI

Andrew helps businesses move beyond simply experimenting with AI and start using it in practical ways that save time and improve results. As founder of GPS-AI, he works with business owners and leaders across industries including retail, healthcare and professional services.
Cate Rocchi
Communications & Media

Cate Rocchi

Communications Expert, Media Strategist & Founder, Perth Media

Cate is one of Western Australia's leading communications and media experts. She helps businesses tell their stories, connect with audiences and build their reputation. As founder of Perth Media, she combines public relations, strategic communications and AI-powered insights to help businesses make smarter decisions and communicate with impact.
Jack Newbould
Strategic Communications

Jack Newbould

Strategic Communications & Audience Intelligence Specialist, Delphi Advisory

Jack helps businesses make sense of complex topics and turn them into clear, practical messages. Using audience insights, AI and communication strategies, he helps leaders build trust, strengthen engagement and make informed decisions. Jack specialises in turning complicated information into simple ideas that businesses can understand and act on.
Michael Palermo
Cyber Security

Michael Palermo

Technology Leader, Cyber Security & IT Strategy, Oxford IT & Advisory

Michael is an experienced technology leader with almost 20 years in the IT industry, specialising in cyber security, IT strategy and digital transformation. He is passionate about building secure, resilient and future-ready businesses in an increasingly AI-driven world.
MC

Your Guide for the Summit

Michelle Wong

Michelle Wong (Wongy)

Michelle will guide the summit as MC, helping keep the conversation flowing across one day of practical AI learning. Chair of Disruptive Force and founder of GoSHackathon — Western Australia's largest youth innovation movement — she brings energy, insight and a passion for innovation that creates positive change.

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Exhibitors

Meet Our Exhibitors

Meet the businesses joining us on the day. Browse their stands, ask questions and discover tools and services that can help your business move forward.

NBN
Pinjarra Community Bank
BMC Plumbing & Gas
Liberty — Mandi McGrath Mortgage Broker
GoSH
Perth Media
GPS AI
rAIse IT Right — Gry Stene
Delphi Advisory
Peel Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Why Attend

Why Should I Attend?

Get Hands-On with AI
Get hands-on with the latest AI tools through practical training sessions and workshops. Build, experiment and apply AI directly to your day-to-day business.
Learn from Industry Leaders
Learn from professionals already using AI to improve productivity, attract customers and grow sales — practical insights from real businesses, not theory.
Supercharge Your Business with AI
Whether you're just starting or already using AI, the Leading the Future AI Summit 2026 gives you practical tools, strategies and expert guidance you can apply straight away.
What You’ll Learn

Practical AI You Can Use
In Your Business Today

Build simple AI agents and tools to support your business
Attract more leads and customers with AI-driven strategies
Save time with AI tools and workflows that do the heavy lifting
Improve your marketing, content, email and social media
Reduce admin and improve productivity across your business
Learn how professionals are using AI to grow their business
Audience

Who Should Attend?

Anyone Wanting to Use AI
Small Business Owners
Entrepreneurs and Startups
Marketing Professionals
Consultants and Agencies
Tourism and Hospitality
Retail Businesses
Professional Services
Local Government
Agenda & Registration

What to Expect

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Join business owners, professionals and decision makers at the Leading the Future 2 AI Summit 2026 at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.

Following last year's sold-out event, this year's AI summit is back with practical AI skills you can use in your business straight away.

You'll hear from AI practitioners, local business leaders and industry experts using AI in real businesses every day.

The agenda focuses on what local businesses want most: AI for marketing, lead generation, admin, workflow automation, customer service, business processes and AI agents. You'll also hear how Jacaranda Hill Farm has adopted AI in their business and what they have learnt along the way.

Agenda Highlights

  • ✓Keynote — Julian Moore: Making AI Work in the Real World
  • ✓Interactive small-group workshop sessions
  • ✓Real-world case study on AI adoption at Jacaranda Hill Farm
  • ✓Cyber security in the AI era
  • ✓Panel discussion and audience Q&A
  • ✓Exhibitor showcase & networking
  • ✓Interactive workshop sessions with guest speakers

Featured Session

AI Business Hot Seat — Gry Stene

Live AI review of one selected business in front of the audience. Could it be yours?

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— Limited tickets available —

Free AI Business Review

AI Business Hot Seat

One business will be selected for the AI Business Hot Seat at the Leading the Future AI Summit.

Human-first AI, innovation and transformation speaker Gry Stene will review the selected business live, using AI to explore its market, competitors, opportunities, risks and possible next moves.

The audience will learn from the process and walk away with practical ideas they can apply to their own business.

No technical experience needed - just a real business challenge worth exploring.

Register your business below for your chance to be selected.

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Gry Stene speaking at TEDx

Gry Stene

AI Speaker & Transformation Expert

The Venue

Mandurah, WA

Night 1: Stage Door, Mandurah  ·  Day 2: Mandurah Performing Arts Centre

Night 1
Wednesday 1 July 2026
5:00pm–7:00pm
Stage Door, Mandurah
Day 2
Thursday 2 July 2026
9:00am–4:30pm
Keynote + Hands-On Workshops
Waterfront Venue Mandurah WA Ample Parking
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