Hosted by Corinium Global Intelligence, the co-located events, CDAO Melbourne, Data & AI Architecture Melbourne, and Enterprise AI Melbourne, will take place on 1–2 September 2026 at Crown Promenade Melbourne. Together, they will form one of the most comprehensive data and AI gatherings in the region.
“We’re at a pivotal moment where data and AI are no longer incremental innovations, but forces redefining entire business models and industries. Through these events, we are bringing together the entire ecosystem to help organisations move beyond experimentation and unlock tangible value more quickly and effectively,” said Vanessa Jalleh of Corinium Global Intelligence.
The combined program reflects a growing reality across organisations: data and AI strategy can no longer sit within isolated technical teams. As digital transformation accelerates, expectations around AI ROI increase, and governance and trust come under closer scrutiny, data leaders are being called on to collaborate more closely across technology, architecture, operations and executive leadership.
At the heart of the program, CDAO Melbourne will convene senior data, AI and analytics leaders over two days to explore how organisations can optimise data to deliver measurable business impact. Sessions will examine how data teams can evolve into true growth drivers, how to build trusted and scalable data foundations, and whether current governance frameworks are supporting, or holding back innovation across people, platforms and AI.
Running alongside CDAO Melbourne on 2 September, Data & AI Architecture Melbourne will turn the spotlight on the structural foundations required to become a genuinely world class data and AI ready organisation. The agenda will explore how organisations can break down data silos at scale, assess whether existing architectures are enabling real‑time insight or slowing decision‑making, and navigate the tension between legacy systems and modern, event‑driven design.
Also taking place on 2 September, Enterprise AI Melbourne will focus on the shift from experimentation to execution. Discussions will centre on what real AI maturity looks like in practice, how organisations can move beyond pilots to drive efficiency, cost reduction and productivity gains, and how to scale AI adoption while maintaining trust, transparency and regulatory confidence.
Together, the three events are designed to provide a genuine “big picture” view of today’s data and AI landscape. Rather than theoretical debate, the agenda prioritises practical frameworks, peer‑led case studies and candid conversations that reflect the real challenges data and AI leaders face. From board‑level strategy and architectural modernisation to enterprise‑wide scaling, the program is built around what’s actually happening inside organisations right now.
More than 700 senior data, analytics and AI professionals are expected to attend, alongside 100+ expert speakers from organisations including Telstra, Australia Post, Wesfarmers OneDigital, Transurban, nbn, ASQA, Victoria Police, Kmart, EnergyAustralia, Australian Unity, and Tokio Marine Australia.
With three events under one roof, attendees will have the opportunity to tailor their experience across two days of deep learning — gaining insights, strategies and connections that translate directly into business outcomes.
Event details
CDAO Melbourne + Co‑located Events 2026
Date: 1-2 September 2026
Venue: Crown Promenade Hotel, Melbourne
Website: https://cdao-mel.coriniumintelligence.com/