CEO Summit 2026

Unlike any other

Brought to you by the University of Technology Sydney and Scaling Up, the CEO Summit 2026 unites the world’s sharpest minds in scaling and innovation for two days of strategy, inspiration, and connection.

Join 200 top CEOs, Founders and Business Owners to sharpen your growth strategy, unlock breakthrough thinking, and build the relationships that fuel long-term success.

Reimagining Scaling & Innovation

In the age of transformative technology and constant change, how do CEOs lead their organisations to new levels of scale, innovation and value?

This Summit is designed to help you sharpen your strategy with the latest in cutting-edge management science and practice to unlock the next stage of growth, team performance, and enterprise valuation.

Learn From World-Renowned Experts

You’ll hear from internationally recognised speakers including:

• Verne Harnish – Global Scale Up Expert; Best-selling Author; Founder & CEO, Scaling Up

• Shuya Gong – Design & Innovation Expert; Preceptor, Harvard School of Engineering & Applied Sciences; Creative Director at IDEO CoLab

• Dr Jochen Schweitzer – Director Executive MBA; A/Professor of Strategy and Innovation, UTS Business School

• Dr Natalia Nikolova – Director, PLUS UTS Business Futures; Professor in Organisation Studies, UTS Business School

• Blake McLean – A/ Professor, School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney; Director of Performance Research and Development, Oklahoma City Thunder

• Craig Scroggie – CEO & Managing Director, NEXTDC

Plus, more speakers and agenda highlights will be announced soon.

Networking Opportunities

You won't want to miss the chance to take part in CEO Masterminds, networking lunches, discussions and collaboration with Scaling Up experts and your industry peers.

These are the minds helping ambitious companies reimagine what’s possible, and they’re here to share the frameworks, tools, and insights you can apply immediately.

Day One Includes:

(8:00 am - 5:30 pm AEST)

• Masterclasses from global experts on the 4 Critical Decisions in Scaling Up and Reimagining Scaling in the Age of AI

• CEO Networking Lunch or VIP Boardroom Lunch (Included with VIP ticket)

• Rooftop drinks with speakers and peers (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEST)

Day Two Dives Deeper:

(8:00 am - 6:00 pm AEST)

• CEO Mastermind – facilitated peer discussions on critical scaling issues

• UTS Business School Executive MBA Workshop on Strategic Innovation - how to innovate at scale with leadership, governance and strategic alignment

• CEO Perspectives and Fireside chats– on Scaling in the Era of AI, Building Value & Breaking New Ground

• Case Study – Supporting the team behind the team

Go VIP and Elevate the Experience

With a VIP pass, you’ll unlock:

• A private boardroom lunch with an international speaker

• A personalised scale-up assessment for your business

• Priority seating and exclusive networking access

Special rates available for Scaling Up Clients and UTS Business School Alumni.

This Summit is for You if…

You're a CEO, Founder, Business Owner, or C-Suite Executive in a growth-stage firm.

Strictly limited to 200. Don’t miss your chance to learn, connect, and scale with the best.

This event is not designed for business coaches, independent consultants, solo service providers, or early-stage entrepreneurs who are still in the foundational planning stage.

Please Note: Registration Review Policy

We reserve the right to review registrations and may decline or cancel at our discretion to ensure alignment with the event’s objectives and audience composition. Where a registration is declined or cancelled, a full refund will be issued.

Thank you to our event partner Investment NSW