Rethink Change Melbourne Summit 2026

Rethink Change Melbourne Summit

Change doesn’t happen in isolation - it happens in a community. Join us at the Rethink Change Melbourne Summit for a full day of bold ideas, brilliant minds, and breakthrough moments in the world of change management.

After five fantastic conferences in Sydney and glowing feedback from the last two Melbourne Summits, we’re bringing the magic back to Melbourne!

📅 Friday 6 November, 9:00AM – 5:00PM

📍 Batman’s Hill on Collins, 630 Collins St, Melbourne

🥂 Face-to-face only, with free networking drinks after the event

What You’ll Learn

Across the day, you’ll experience 8 inspiring sessions designed to give you practical tools, fresh insights, and real-world examples of change in action:

1. No One Cares About Your Change: Managing the Portfolio of Change People are Actually Living Through

2. Once Upon A Time ... Strategic Storytelling for Change Makers

3. You Can't Install Transformation: Real Lessons on Operating Model, Readiness, and Leadership from a Major System Overhaul

4. Leading Change From The Inside Out

5. The Skills Change Practitioners Need That Nobody Is Teaching

6. The Agreement Trap: How False Harmony Stalls Change

7. AI as your Change Delivery Teammate: What Changes When AI Becomes a Practical Part of Change Delivery, Rather than Simply Another Tool?

8. AI Accelerator - Human Brake: the Three Hidden Human Brakes That Can Slow AI Adoption

The Experience

• 8 engaging sessions featuring leading voices in change

• Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea provided

• Dedicated networking time woven throughout the day

• Complimentary networking drinks to wrap up the Summit

Why Attend?

Whether you’re new to change, a seasoned practitioner, or a business leader navigating transformation, this summit is for you. You’ll walk away with:

• Practical tools you can apply immediately

• Fresh perspectives from across industries

• A stronger network of like-minded professionals

Spaces are limited to keep the event interactive and connected. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Melbourne’s vibrant change community.

Who You’ll Meet

Our presenters bring deep expertise from across industries, blending academic insight, consulting experience, and hands-on practice. Meet the speakers:

Sian Rinaldi, Melanie Loy, Nicky Keeble, Shalini Srikanthan, Caitlin Guilfoyle, John Merkus, Zora Artis, Kate Murray, Hannah Oakley, Angeline Wilkes

👉 See the full line-up of presenters and sessions on our website: https://www.rethinkchange.com.au

This isn’t just another conference. It’s a movement. It’s a mindset. It’s Rethink Change, and Melbourne, we’re ready for you!

We hope to see you there!
Your Rethink hosts: Doug Wolfson & Janine Ellison