Data & AI
Data & AI Summit VIC 2026
Melbourne22 Oct 2026
From foundation models to production: what data leaders are actually shipping with AI in 2026.
Overview
A focused day for senior leaders.
Chief Data Officers and AI leaders share the operational truth behind the hype. Expect frank conversations on governance, model lifecycle, build-vs-buy decisions, and the platform investments that are paying off.
Key topics
- Production-grade RAG architectures
- Data governance for generative AI
- Measuring AI ROI honestly
- Vendor consolidation strategies
- Talent: building vs renting
Featured speakers
Voices from the front line.
AR
Anika Rao
Chief Data Officer
Civic Health
JO
James O'Connor
Head of AI
Meridian Retail
SM
Sofia Martínez
Director, Analytics
Helios Energy
Speaker line-up subject to change. Full agenda released closer to the event.
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