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IDC: CIO Summit Australia 2026

The IDC CIO Summit Australia returns in 2026 with a programme centred on agentic systems and the emergence of AI-native enterprises. Scheduled for 20 October at Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, the summit convenes senior technology executives to examine how intelligent, autonomous systems are reshaping enterprise decision-making and operational models.

With regional artificial intelligence investment projected to reach $11.4 billion by 2027, Australian technology leaders face mounting pressure to deploy AI capabilities while maintaining robust governance structures and organisational trust.

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Event details

Dates
20 October 2026
Location
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia
Organiser
International Data Corporation
Industry
Cybersecurity

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Agentic Systems and the AI-Native Enterprise
  • Balancing Innovation with Governance and Trust
  • Enterprise Architecture for Intelligent Systems
  • Operational Efficiency and Strategic Alignment
  • The Path Forward for Technology Leaders

On stage

Speakers

  • Brett Wilson, Chief Information Officer, Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
  • Stevie-Ann Dovico, Group Executive Technology and Chief Information Officer, Beyond Bank Australia
  • Dr Angela Coble, Executive Program Director, Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
  • Maria Paz, Chief Technology Officer, Epworth Health
  • Noel Toal, Chief Technology and Transformation Officer, Repurpose It
  • Linus Lai, IDC Group Vice President, Research, IDC

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