Open Summit AI: business AI, in one room

Open Summit AI is a one-day, one-stage AI business summit for business owners, operators and executives. Speakers share real AI deployments, costs, lessons from what did not work, and practical priorities for the next working day. There are no breakout rooms or parallel tracks.

The programme covers practical business AI, enterprise systems, automation, governance and workforce questions. Exhibitor stands are part of the event; the stage focuses on useful operator experience.

Choose your city

City Public event information
Adelaide Thursday 29 October 2026; venue to be announced
Brisbane Wednesday 11 November 2026; Brisbane City Hall is the published venue
New York Thursday 18 February 2027; The Town Hall is the published venue; tickets not yet on sale
Chicago March 2027; exact date and venue to be announced
Dallas March 2027; exact date and venue to be announced
Melbourne Returns in 2027; date to be announced
Sydney Returns in 2027; date to be announced

Use each city page for its latest announcement, ticket or waitlist options and contact details.

The 2026 record

Melbourne Town Hall, 14 May 2026: sold out, 1,725 attended. Sydney Town Hall, 23 July 2026: sold out, 1,450 attended. These are separate event attendance figures.

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Open Summit AI is organised by Number.com.au Pty Ltd, ABN 53 691 785 850. Charlie Bear is the founder. 100% of net proceeds support School of Hope.

Information reviewed 5 September 2026. For updates or questions, contact team@opensummit.ai.

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