The audience at Open Summit AI Sydney 2026, a past Australian event

Real operators on real AI.
One afternoon
in Sydney.

Sydney Town Hall
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3,075
Attendees across our
2026 events
2
Sold-out events
in Australia
2026
Melbourne
& Sydney

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About Open Summit AI

Open Summit AI brings founders, operators and senior decision-makers into one room for an honest read on what AI actually costs, what it returns, and where the budget goes next.

A look inside Open Summit · Sydney 2026

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Guest offer until 1 November

Regular

Full event access.
All keynotes and panels.

AUD $185

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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

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Leave with a shared perspective.

AUD $185

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  • All Regular pass inclusions
  • For groups of 5 or more
  • Networking before and after
  • Your event pack before the day

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A closer view.
More of the conversation.

AUD $399

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  • Everything in Regular
  • Preferred seating on the main floor
  • Priority entry
  • A closer view of the stage

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Your team, closer to the stage.
Preferred seats for 5 or more.

AUD $399

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  • All Premium pass inclusions
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  • Priority entry
  • Preferred seating on the main floor

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The front rows.
And the conversation after.

Reg. price $899 per ticket

AUD $599

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  • Everything in Premium
  • Reserved seating in the front rows
  • Speaker networking drinks
  • A guest included with your ticket
The audience and panel viewed from the rear seats at Open Summit in Sydney Town Hall.

The afternoon, at a glance

Thursday 27 May 2027. Full Sydney 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

Past speakers

Voices from our 2026 Australian events

Toby Walsh

Toby Walsh

Scientia Professor of AI, UNSW

One of the world’s leading voices on artificial intelligence, and a fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.

Clayton Cross

Clayton Cross

Investor and operator

Bridges capital and the operators building with AI across mining, technology and venture capital.

Jack Bear

Jack Bear

Founder, Norg AI

Builds the systems that put Australian businesses in the answer when customers ask AI instead of a search engine.

John McGiffin

John McGiffin

Co-Founder, Natural Velocity

Turns emerging technology into real business value, and builds ecosystems for practical, responsible AI adoption.

Kate Save

Kate Save

MC / Host · Inspired CEO podcast and CEO of Be Fit Food

Dietitian, exercise physiologist and founder, scaling a national food business.

Georgie Healy

Georgie Healy

Founder, In the Blink of AI

Hosts conversations with the people putting AI to work, and brings that lens to the panel.

Thomas Tyack

Thomas Tyack

CTO, Norg AI

Engineering lead building AI search and visibility infrastructure.

More Sydney speaker announcements are to come. These speakers joined our past events.

Who attends Open Summit AI

Top companies represented in the 2026 series

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Open Summit AI Sydney 2026 in Sydney Town Hall The stage and audience at Sydney Town Hall during Open Summit AI in 2026

One room. Real conversations.

Sydney Town Hall

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Partners behind the 2026 Australian season. Upcoming city partnerships will be announced separately.

Title partner

Norg.ai

Platinum sponsor

SCX.ai

Robotics partner

AgiBot

Printing partner

Pitch night partner

Fishburners

2026 charity partner

School of Hope

FAQs

Asked before
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Open Summit speakers in conversation on stage during a panel discussion
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. VIP already includes a guest.

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 Sydney Town Hall in Sydney. 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 team@opensummit.ai.

How do I sponsor or exhibit?

Visit our partnership page or contact team@opensummit.ai to talk about your city and goals.