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decision-makers, where you’ll gain new perspectives, discuss
compliance strategies, and build valuable industry connections
November 2026, Brisbane View Agenda Become A Partner

Join us at the 24th CIO Leaders
Australia Summit

Step into a high impact gathering of senior technology and innovation leaders, where you'll gain new perspectives, exchange upcoming strategies and build valuable industry connections.
November 2026,
Brisbane

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Join Us For This Premier Gathering of QLD's leading IT and Technology Executives.

The 24th CIO Leaders Summit will return to Brisbane in May 2026, bringing together over 200 of the state’s most influential and respected IT and Technology leaders.

This year's theme 'Securing, Scaling & Leading in the Age of Disruption,' will be explored through a dynamic mix of keynotes, panel discussions, debates and interactive sessions led by some of the industry’s most respected voices.

With a flexible agenda structure, delegates can customise their summit experience,  choosing sessions that align closely with their current priorities and challenges, ensuring every moment away from the office delivers maximum value.

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6 WAYS THIS SUMMIT WILL ELEVATE
YOUR FUTURE IT STRATEGIES

Hear from the Industry's Most Influential Technology Leaders

Gain direct insights from top IT executives across the country through dynamic keynotes, panels, and interactive sessions designed to challenge thinking and inspire action.

Stay Ahead of Emerging Risks and Regulatory Changes

Gain exclusive, localized insights from Focus Network analysts, designed to help you anticipate shifting regulations, minimize compliance exposure, and drive peak operational performance.

Connect with Over 200 Senior IT Technology Leaders

Network with a curated audience of like minded technology leaders facing the same challenges, allowing you to exchange strategies and build meaningful relationships that last beyond the event.

Discover Tailored Solutions Through Pre-Arranged 1:1 Meetings

Engage in private, focused discussions with leading solution providers offering innovations aligned to your organisation’s current and future technology needs.

Accelerate Your Strategy in a Distraction-Free Environment

Step away from the day-to-day grind to focus on strategic thinking, new technologies, and transformative ideas, all under one roof and in a format built for senior leaders.

Benchmark Against the Nation’s Most Resilient IT Strategies

Adopt Actionable Frameworks to streamline processes, boost uptime, and align technology with business goals.

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  • Aligning IT Modernisation with Cybersecurity Resilience

    New ideas on how to embed security controls into cloud migrations, AI integrations, and legacy updates.

  • Orchestrating Governance in an AI‑Driven Enterprise

    Be educated around new ways to automate real time compliance guardrails within AI workflows.

  • The Unseen Threat Driving Strategic Risk

    Learn ways to secure both human and machine identities to shrink your attack surface through scalable identity management techniques.

  • Accelerating Legacy Transformation

    Learn new ways to phase legacy re‑architecture using cloud‑native services, APIs, and microservices.

  • Driving Enterprise Innovation with Responsible AI

    Learn new initiatives to embed ethics, governance, and transparency into enterprise wide AI deployments.

  • Leveraging Observability to Support the AI Era

    Learn how to leverage AI‑enhanced observability for predictive alerts and automated incident response.

  • Optimise Costs, Maximise Value, and Accelerate Innovation

    Look at new ways on how you can reduce your support and maintenance spend through third‑party aid and selective repatriation.

  • Driving Green Transformation from the Tech Core

    Understand how businesses are implementing sustainable procurement and energy‑efficient operations to cut IT's carbon footprint.

  • Cloud Cost Optimisation at Scale, Beyond FinOps

    Learn new strategies on ways to Implement automated FinOps controls, eliminating cloud waste and monitor usage in real time.

  • The Data Driven Enterprise, Turning Chaos into Clarity

    Explore new ways to adopt data mesh and lakehouse patterns to improve data quality, access, and decision making.

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PURCHASE TICKETS

Should you wish to attend this years upcoming 24th Australian CIO Leaders Summit in November 2026, in Brisbane, please purchase your tickets below

1 Ticket

$1990

  • Access to onsite mobile APP
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Access to all presentation sessions
    and roundtable discussions
  • Access to all presentation
    slides and photos
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Group Ticket (2 - 4)

$1790

  • Access to onsite mobile APP
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Access to all presentation sessions
    and roundtable discussions
  • Access to all presentation
    slides and photos
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GROUP TICKETS (5+)

$1500

  • Access to onsite mobile APP
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Access to all presentation sessions
    and roundtable discussions
  • Access to all presentation
    slides and photos
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Fast-Track Your Insights and Forge Meaningful Connections.

Engage with leading minds and influential brands from across QLD.

“Was a fantastic event to be part of us both a speaker and attendee. I was able to form new relationships with a range of my peers and learnt a lot from a number of the other presenters. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this unique group.”

 

QANTAS, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

'Summit was well organised, great speaker program! Focus Network staff were friendly, polite and welcoming. Good ambience, location was excellent and in the heart of the city for transportation. The facilities, food and beverages were also excellent.'

 

CATCH GROUP – HEAD OF IT

“Summit was well organised, great speaker program! Focus Network staff were friendly, polite and welcoming. Good ambience, location was excellent and in the heart of the city for transportation. The facilities, food and beverages were also excellent.”

 

OPTUS – GM IT

“The presenters and topics were much better than any other CIO event I’ve attended this year. The Focus Network staff were very helpful and the event was very well organised, can’t wait to be invite back next year.”

 

AUSTRALIA RED CROSS – CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

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