Regular
Full event access.
All keynotes and panels.
What’s included
- Full access to keynotes and panels
- Theatre seating, upstairs or rear floor
- Networking before and after
- Your event pack before the day
Real operators on real AI.
One afternoon
in Melbourne.
- 3,075
- Attendees across our
2026 events - 2
- Sold-out events
in Australia - 2026
- Melbourne
& Sydney
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Team
Bring your team.
Leave with a shared perspective.
What’s included
- All Regular pass inclusions
- For groups of 5 or more
- Networking before and after
- Your event pack before the day
Premium
A closer view.
More of the conversation.
What’s included
- Everything in Regular
- Preferred seating on the main floor
- Priority entry
- A closer view of the stage
Premium Team
Your team, closer to the stage.
Preferred seats for 5 or more.
What’s included
- All Premium pass inclusions
- For groups of 5 or more
- Priority entry
- Preferred seating on the main floor
VIP
The front rows.
And the conversation after.
What’s included
- Everything in Premium
- Reserved seating in the front rows
- Speaker networking drinks
- Access to our VIP concierge for one-on-one meetings
The afternoon, at a glance
Thursday 29 April 2027. Full Melbourne programme to be announced.
Doors
From 11am
- Registration
- Meet the Open Summit community
Programme
12pm–3pm
- Talks and conversations about AI in business
- Additional speakers and individual sessions to be announced
Stay connected
Before and after
- Networking around the programme
- More event details by email
Speakers 2027
Joining us at Melbourne Town Hall on 29 April 2027
Jack Bear
Founder, Norg AI
Builds the systems that put Australian businesses in the answer when customers ask AI instead of Google.
Clayton Cross
CEO & Founder, Ellipsis Mining
Bridges capital and the operators building with AI across mining, technology and venture capital.
Kate Save
MC / Host · Inspired CEO podcast and CEO of Be Fit Food
Dietitian, exercise physiologist and founder, scaling a national food business.
Toby Walsh
Scientia Professor of AI, UNSW
One of the world’s leading voices on AI, and a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science. On where AI is actually heading, and what it means for Australian business.
Richard Welch MP
Shadow Minister for AI and the Digital Economy, Victoria
Richard Welch represents North-Eastern Metropolitan in Victoria’s Legislative Council and is Shadow Minister for AI and the Digital Economy. His background spans financial services, international technology projects and entrepreneurship. He developed patented motion-tracking technology using sensors and neural networks before entering Parliament in 2024.
Lucio Ribeiro
Chief AI and Innovation Officer, Omnicom
Lucio Ribeiro leads artificial intelligence and innovation at Omnicom. He works with brands on how AI is changing the way people search, discover and decide, and on what that means for the businesses behind them.
More Melbourne speakers to be announced.
Who attends Open Summit AI
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FAQs
Asked before
attending
Can I get a refund?
Tickets are non-refundable and fully transferable. Send us the new attendee’s name before the day and we will update the door list.
How does the early bird guest offer work?
Buy one Regular or Premium seat before the early bird offer ends on 1 November and bring an additional guest free. Reply to your confirmation email with your guest’s name.
What time does it start and finish?
Doors open at 11am. The programme runs from noon to 3pm, with networking before and after. Individual sessions and additional speakers are still to be announced.
Where is the event?
The event is at Melbourne Town Hall in Melbourne. Venue information is above.
Who is in the room?
Business owners, founders, directors and the operators bringing AI into their companies.
Do I need a technical background?
No. The event is for people running businesses and teams, with practical conversations in plain language.
Are prices inclusive of GST?
Yes. All ticket prices include GST. Reply to your confirmation email if you need a tax invoice.
Can I buy seats for my team?
Yes. Choose Team or Premium Team for groups of five or more, or adjust the quantity on any tier. For more than ten paid tickets, contact [email protected].
How do I sponsor or exhibit?
Visit our partnership page or contact [email protected] to talk about your city and goals.
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