Leading the Future 2 AI Summit 2026 - Perth's Biggest AI Event

Peel Chamber of Commerce members receive a special offer and students and seniors have a special entry offer of $75.

Join business owners, professionals and decision makers at the Leading the Future 2 AI Summit 2026 at Mandurah Performing Arts Centre.

Following last year’s sold-out event, this year’s AI summit is back with practical AI skills you can use in your business straight away.

You’ll hear from AI practitioners, local business leaders and industry experts using AI in their business daily.

Global AI strategist Julian Moore returns by popular demand to share what has changed in AI over the past year and the opportunities ahead.

Gry Stene, AI transformation expert, will conduct a live AI business review with a local business and Sarah James and Rob Cass, co-owners of locally-based business - Jacaranda Hill Farm, will share how they are using AI to transform the way their business runs.

Communications experts Cate Rocchi from Perth Media and Jack Newbould from Delphi Advisory will cover a workshop on making sure your business can be found in AI searches.

The event also includes more hands-on workshops and a panel session designed to help you put what you learn into practice.

The agenda can be viewed here - https://leadingthefuture.peelcci.com.au/ai-2026/agenda.html

Agenda Highlights:

• 1 July: Networking Evening - connect with like-minded leaders in a relaxed setting at The Stage Door Waterfront. 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Enjoy canapes & a drink upon arrival aswell as hearing from international renowned & keynote speaker Julian Moore. 

• 2 July: Full-day AI summit with a keynote presentation and speaker sessions, hands-on workshops, a leadership panel, tech showcases, a business expo and valuable networking opportunities.
  

Learn practical AI skills
See how AI can support marketing, operations, customer service, admin, planning and productivity.

AI interactive workshops
Participate in interactive workshops and practical demonstrations designed to help you apply what you learn.

Hear real business examples
Learn from businesses already using AI to improve the way they work.

Build confidence with AI
Understand what is possible, what to watch out for and how to start using AI safely and effectively.

Connect with others
Meet business owners, professionals, exhibitors and industry leaders from Perth, Peel and beyond.

• Keynote presentation from leading AI practitioner Julian Moore

• Interactive small-group workshop sessions

• Real-world case study on AI adoption at Jacaranda Hill Farm with Sarah James

• Live AI business audit with Gry Stene

• Cyber security in the AI era

• Panel discussion and audience Q&A

• Exhibitor showcase

• Networking opportunities throughout the day.

Whether you are just starting with AI or ready to take the next step, this event will give you practical ideas, tools and confidence to move forward.

Bring your laptop, bring your questions and get ready to put AI to work for you and your business.