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 OpenOnionMichael 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 & Networking2:00 – 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