GMC Technology & Innovation Summit 2026

General Registration Now Open | Pricing Increases on 31/03/2026

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:
We’ll cut through the hype and show exactly how AI is already reshaping engineering, production, and business operations, and why the manufacturers winning globally are the ones pairing AI with the deep human know‑how and practical expertise already inside their workforce, not trying to replace it.

You’ll hear from experts working at the frontline of AI in industry, see real case studies from businesses like yours, and take part in an applied workshop designed to help you identify where AI can deliver value first in your organisation - whether that’s quality, maintenance, scheduling, design, quoting, or workflow automation.

This is a must‑attend session for SMEs who want to stay competitive and make confident, informed decisions about the technologies shaping modern manufacturing.

If you want to understand what’s possible, what’s practical, and what’s profitable, don’t miss it!

Day 2 Main Summit Program:
What to Expect — Summit Themes
AI powered disruption
Food & agribusiness innovation
Sustainability & decarbonisation
Defence manufacturing momentum
Commercialisation & SME showcases

** Package deal for days 1 & 2 **

29 April & 30 April 2026 - 30 April 2026 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
GMC Technology & Innovation Summit 2026