15 Oct, 2026
Tech Leaders Summit QLD 2026
Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC)

The Tech Leaders Summit QLD brings together senior technology leaders to discuss IT strategy, digital innovation, leadership, and the evolving technology landscape.
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Driving business outcomes and reducing complexity through transformation and technology leadership.
Technology leaders are operating in an era of unprecedented change, with emerging technologies, evolving cyber threats, and increasing business demands reshaping the technology agenda. To remain competitive, organisations must not only adopt new technologies but also build the agility, resilience, and leadership capabilities needed to turn innovation into tangible business value.
The Tech Leaders Summit QLD brings together senior technology leaders to explore strategic approaches for enhancing IT capabilities, strengthening cyber resilience, and aligning technology and AI strategies with broader business transformation objectives.
Join this summit for an opportunity to learn how leading businesses are driving technology outcomes, transformation projects and innovation initiatives to support their organisation’s strategic objectives.
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8:30 am
Registration & Refreshments
9:00 am
Welcome Remarks
9:10 am
Attendee Spotlight
Attendee Spotlight
Share your top 3 priorities for the next 12-18 months
9:40 am
Panel Discussion
Leading Through the AI Shift: Redefining Technology Leadership for the Next Era
Uplifting leadership and accountability in the AI era
Embedding AI into existing IT environments without disruption
Turning AI ambition into measurable business value and operational impact

Randike Gajanayake
Chief Technology Officer
Brighter Super

Rhian Greenway
Chief Information Officer
City Beach Australia

Anna Clive
General Manager - Data, Digital & Innovation
RACQ

Grant Currey
Corporate Chief Technology Officer
Flight Centre Travel Group
10:20 am
Case Study
Reimagining Corporate Technology Strategy for What's Next
10:40 am
Morning Tea & Networking
11:10 am
Interactive Scenario
Interactive Scenario
Design an AI strategy for your table's fictional organisation
11:40 am
Panel Discussion
Ensuring Future-Ready IT Infrastructure with Resilience & Performance at the Core
Embedding strong AI governance across the entire business
Prioritising cyber resilience through proactive security and incident response readiness
Strengthening core data and technology foundations to support innovation without compromising stability

Rob Collins
Head of Information Technology Operations
PetSure

Matthew Suddock
Head of Information Technology & Infrastructure
Pillow Talk Australia

Efiza Vanniasinghe
Head of Business Technology Solutions
Airbus

Scott Macdonald
General Manager Technology Infrastructure & Operations
Stadiums Queensland
12:20 pm
Modernising Enterprise Technology Without Disrupting Business As Usual
12:40 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:20 pm
Interactive Workshops
Interactive Workshops
2:10 pm
Panel Discussion
The Agentic Workforce: What Evolving Tech Means for Digital Capability & Business Impact
Building and maintaining high-performing teams in a constantly changing and ambiguous environment
Contributing to business outcomes by aligning technology capability with enterprise priorities
Ensuring teams and the business are equipped to keep pace with rapid change

Lee Stevens
Head of Business Technology
Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games

Roopa Surya
Head of Technology & Digital Transformation
Imaging Associates

David Ford
Head of Information Technology
One Harvest

Natasha Lamont
Director of ICT Delivery
Queensland Police Service
2:50 pm
Evolving Technology Strategies to Drive Business Outcomes
3:10 pm
Afternoon Tea & Networking
3:30 pm
Keynote























