Future of Events Summit
6th August 2026
Rydges World Square, Sydney
Designing Tomorrow’s Experiences Today
Your ideas could shape how the events industry connects, inspires, and innovates.
The Future of Events Summit 2026 is a premium, full-day industry forum for leaders shaping the next generation of corporate, brand and live experiences.
Designed for corporate professionals, event strategists, marketers and decision-makers, the Summit goes beyond logistics and aesthetics to explore how events are becoming powerful drivers of connection, culture and long-term impact.
Taking place on 6 August 2026 at Rydges World Square, Sydney, the carefully curated program features keynote presentations, panel discussions, masterclasses and interactive workshops. Attendees will hear directly from industry leaders and practitioners at the forefront of experience design, branding, sustainability and innovation.
The agenda balances inspiration with practical insight, addressing both the creative opportunities and the operational realities of delivering meaningful events today. Sessions cover experience-led design, branding beyond the logo, sustainable and scalable event strategies, digital performance, AI, and the human impact of event delivery.
Alongside the main program, the Innovation Lounge provides a curated space to explore the tools, technologies and solutions shaping the future of events. Purposeful networking moments throughout the day create opportunities for genuine connection and collaboration.
This is not a trade show or trend showcase.
It’s a focused environment where innovation meets experience, ideas are challenged, and new partnerships take shape.
What You Will Experience
- Future-focused keynotes from leaders in branding, creativity and experience design
- Candid panel discussions unpacking what cuts through in corporate event environments and honest conversations about performance pressure and burnout
- Hands-on masterclasses covering digital strategy and authentic personal branding
- Interactive workshops exploring AI, content creation and emerging tools
- A curated Innovation Lounge and high-value networking throughout the day
You’ll leave with clarity, confidence and practical direction, not just ideas.
Download our Business Case for Attendance Letter and send to your Manager.
Call for Speakers & Sponsors
Whether you’re a thought leader with a story to share or a brand ready to stand out, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. We’re currently seeking speakers and sponsors to join our 2026 and 2027 agenda. If you’re a leader in marketing, branding, innovation, or leadership, or want to showcase your brand to the best of the event industry, we’d love to hear from you.
On 6th August 2026, Sydney will host a full-day experience dedicated to the future of events, and we’re seeking voices and partners who want to make an impact.
Complete the form below to express your interest as a speaker or sponsor, and we’ll be in touch with the next steps. Hurry, spaces close in Jan 2026!
Prefer to speak with us directly? Call us on 1300 884 800.
Who Should Attend?
The Future of Events Summit 2026 is designed for professionals responsible for shaping, approving or delivering events that need to perform at a higher level.
This Summit is ideal for:
Corporate, government and association event managers delivering conferences, forums, roadshows and stakeholder events
Marketing, brand and communications leaders using events to drive engagement, perception and business outcomes
Experience designers and strategists working across live, brand and experiential environments
Senior producers and operations leaders managing complex delivery, teams and suppliers
Venue, destination and industry partners supporting corporate and large-scale events
Consultants and solution providers working with event and marketing teams
If your role involves:
Designing experiences that must cut through competing priorities
Balancing creativity with commercial, operational and stakeholder expectations
Justifying event investment and impact
Delivering more with the same (or fewer) resources
Leading teams in high-pressure environments
…this Summit is built for you.
You don’t need to be an event “creative” or a tech specialist.
You just need to be responsible for events that matter.
Why Attend?
This summit is a premium, one-day experience designed for corporate professionals in marketing, HR, and event leadership who want to stay ahead of industry trends and enhance the impact of their events.
Held in Sydney with a capped attendance of 200, the summit provides an intimate and stylish setting where content extends beyond traditional presentations, combining practical strategy with interactive workshops, hands-on learning, and curated networking opportunities.
Unlike large-scale expos and sit-down conferences, this event delivers a highly engaged audience and a thoughtfully crafted program that positions speakers and sponsors as trusted voices within a community of forward-thinking corporate decision-makers.