GMC Technology & Innovation Summit 2026

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Experience the Future of Advanced Manufacturing at the 2026 GMC Technology & Innovation Summit
Step into the epicentre of Australia’s manufacturing revolution. The GMC Technology and Innovation Summit brings together bold manufacturing leaders, visionary innovators, trailblazing entrepreneurs and influential VCs for a high energy exploration of what’s next. 

Join Australia’s sharpest thinkers as they reveal breakthrough ideas, game changing technologies, and the opportunities set to redefine our advanced manufacturing future and export success – all happening in Geelong in 2026.

Day 1 AI Workshop:

Artificial intelligence has evolved significantly—from early pattern matching systems, through machine learning, to today’s advanced approaches including Large Language Models (LLMs). This progression is now unlocking new opportunities for AI-enabled manufacturing, where intelligent systems can drive productivity, efficiency, and competitive advantage.

In this workshop, Deakin Distinguished Professor Svetha Venkatesh FAA, FTSE, FIAPR, Co-Director of the Deakin Applied Artificial Intelligence Initiative, along with her team, will discuss:

• What AI can do for modern manufacturing;

• Key concepts and practical considerations around Large Language Models (LLMs); and

• Real-world industry use cases.

This will be followed by an interactive discussion and brainstorming session to identify:

• Key pain points impacting productivity, profitability, and risk; and

• Opportunities for improved training and capability development within your organisation.

Day 2 Main Summit Program:

What to Expect —

Program will include:

What Australian manufacturing needs to drive productivity, growth & innovation in the decade ahead.
What will drive decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors e.g. steel, concrete, construction

How will Australia build industrial sovereignty?

Where can Australian manufacturing win and how will we get there?

Themes:

AI powered disruption
Energy advances & solutions
Food & packaging innovation

Defence manufacturing momentum
Research Commercialisation

SME showcases

** Package deal for days 1 & 2 **

29 April & 30 April 2026 - 30 April 2026 (8:30 am - 5:00 pm)
GMC Technology & Innovation Summit 2026