AI Horizons: AI Builders & Innovators

AI HORIZONS 2026 | AI BUILDERS & INNOVATORS

Real businesses. Real challenges. Real opportunities.

What does it actually take to build an AI company?

For our final AI Horizons event of 2026, we're bringing together the people behind real AI businesses, the founders, recruiters, engineers building the technology and the professionals helping turn innovation into commercial success.

Join us to hear from AI founders and industry leaders about:

• The ideas and challenges behind their AI businesses

• What it takes to build, sell and scale AI solutions

• The engineering skills and professionals companies are looking for

• Opportunities for collaboration, partnerships and career development

And most importantly, connect with the people who are building the future of AI.

Confirmed Speakers:

Pedro Giesel - Founder @ Kube College and Solutions Architect at Infinities ICT Solutions

With over 20 years of experience in technology, Pedro is passionate about connecting people, technology and business. As an entrepreneur, solutions architect and AI educator, he works closely with businesses and professionals to make AI more accessible and practical.

Pedro founded AI Horizons to bring the community together, encourage knowledge sharing and create meaningful connections between industry professionals, businesses and emerging talent.

We're bringing together people from different sides of the AI and technology industry to share their experiences, challenges and perspectives on where things are heading.

Brent Tudas | Senior AI Engineer, AI Builder at Build Club & Serial Founder

Brent is a hands on AI engineer and entrepreneur who doesn't just talk about building with AI, he's actively doing it! As the founder of Uncle Reach, PitchTalks (currently undergoing rebranding), Matekudasai and Braelabs, he's involved in multiple ventures exploring technology, innovation and business.

He'll share his experiences building AI solutions, juggling different ventures, keeping up with emerging technologies and what it really takes to turn ideas into products.

Karen Cohen | Fractional HR Advisor, Emerging Tech Community Builder & ACS Board Chair

Karen Cohen also known as Blockmum is an award winning community builder with a strong background in connecting humans to emerging tech, Karen Cohen has worked her way up from a traditional HR Background to running her own consultancy Emerging Tech Hub. Helping her clients to hire, retain, grow and train talent. Karen has built communities for Blockchain, Women, Start ups and Entrepreneurs with brands such as Inspiring Rare Birds, Stone & Chalk, NEM, Blockchain Centre, Asta Solutions and Algorand Foundation. Karen's magic is in connecting humans to technology as well as connecting humans to eachother.

Dean Ellis | Director of Technology Recruitment, MSP Specialist & AgTech Enthusiast

With his background in technology recruitment, Dean brings insights into what companies are looking for when hiring tech and AI professionals, which skills are becoming more valuable and how candidates can stand out in today's market.

Steve Dalton | Founder & CEO of Refactor Red, Co-Founder & CEO of Stratager

Steve is an experienced engineer and technology entrepreneur building practical solutions for real business problems. Through Refactor Red and Stratager, he's helping modernise Australian strata buildings with smart access systems, AI powered CCTV search, building monitoring and intelligent maintenance solutions.

With years of experience building and funding technology products, Steve brings a founder's perspective on turning ideas into real solutions, navigating business challenges and finding opportunities for AI in established industries.

He'll share his journey as an entrepreneur, the lessons learnt along the way and what it takes to build technology that customers actually need.

+ Speakers to come

Wednesday, 2 December 2026

5:30 pm open for 6:00 pm start to 8:00 pm

Kube College, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast

Free event | Limited places

Whether you're an AI engineer, founder, developer, entrepreneur or business leader, this event is about creating connections that matter.

Speaker announcements and registration details coming soon.

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