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The Signal

November 6–7, 2025
Elements, Byron Bay, Bundjalung Country

The Impact of AI & Emerging Tech

Tune into what's next

A two-day summit exploring how AI and emerging tech are reshaping work, ventures, and community - from global systems to local action.

Join leaders, founders, technologists, creatives, builders and the curious who are shaping the future.
🎟 Tickets Now Available
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Why The Signal?

AI and emerging technologies are changing how we work, learn and live, bringing both challenges and new possibilities.

The Signal is a place to make sense of the shift, explore real opportunities, and connect with others building what comes next.
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Speakers announced for The Signal

Hear from people expanding what’s possible with AI and systems, and designing the futures we want to live in.

Latest Announcements

Anisa Pooja

Founder
Open Sky Wellbeing

Former nurse & nutritionist. 13 years in Zen/Ashtanga. She shares tea to help people return to presence and connection.

Edo Kahn (Byron)

Founder
A Sound Life

Award-winning singer-songwriter turned humanitarian. Co-founded A Sound Life; Edo & Jo’s mantra music 100M+ streams. Founder of Mantrafy

Luka Lesson (Byron)

Slam Poet

Brisbane/Meanjin-born Greek-Australian poet-rapper. Aus Poetry Slam champ, global performer, creator of live hip hop theatre.

Mike Nedelko (Gold Coast)

CPO
Syncopy.ai

Product leader with 15 years’ experience. From SF Bay Area to Australia, he helps teams turn AI ideas into reliable products.

Simon Cant (Byron)

Investor and VC
Reinventure

Led Westpac-backed $150m VC (35+ fintechs), incl. early Coinbase; founding FinTech Australia president; ex-Allens lawyer.

Madeleine Eliza (Byron)

Fractional COO & Chief of Staff I Neuroscience Educator

Leadership mentor and C-suite operator helping teams build resilience, EQ and self-mastery.

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Speakers

Anisa Pooja

Founder
Open Sky Wellbeing

Former nurse & nutritionist. 13 years in Zen/Ashtanga. She shares tea to help people return to presence and connection.

Dan Ilic (Sydney)

Comedian, Satirist, and Producer
Not A Real Media Company

Dan, host of the award-winning podcast A Rational Fear, is a sharp political satirist who brings wit and insight to major events like SXSW Sydney.

Joël Kalmanowicz (Byron)

Director of Trust & Safety
Canva

Joël leads Trust & Safety at Canva, drawing on experience at Atlassian, Google, and startups in product, privacy, AI/ML, and social impact.

Rami Mukhtar (Byron)

Lab Director
Emergent AI Labs

Rami Mukhtar is an inventor and entrepreneur blending AI, data, and design to build purpose-driven products from SaaS to drones.

Claire Marshall (Coffs)

Lead, National Futures Initiative
The Australian Centre for Social Innovation

Claire Marshall, award-winning futurist and Lead at TACSI, blends storytelling and foresight through projects like the Museum of Futures, exhibited worldwide.

Damian Kassabgi (Byron)

CEO
Tech Council

Advised two prime ministers & held exec roles at Afterpay, Uber & Google; Damian champions the growth of Australia’s tech sector

Edo Kahn (Byron)

Founder
A Sound Life

Award-winning singer-songwriter turned humanitarian. Co-founded A Sound Life; Edo & Jo’s mantra music 100M+ streams. Founder of Mantrafy

Nicole Gibson (Gold Coast)

Founder / CEO
inTruth Technologies

Founder & CEO of inTruth Technologies, creating biometric emotion AI. She drives global dialogue on ethical tech and emotional health.

Hilary Cinis (Tweed)

AI Strategy Director (Ethics, Risk, Data Quality)
Salesforce ANZ

Digital transformation consultant at Salesforce ANZ, Hilary helps leaders turn AI into practical, ethical, and human-centred strategies.

Dave Berner (Byron)

Co-founder
Kinde

Kinde powers next-gen SaaS with auth, billing & feature flags. A product-minded full-stack dev, he leads a global team from Byron Bay

Luka Lesson (Byron)

Slam Poet

Brisbane/Meanjin-born Greek-Australian poet-rapper. Aus Poetry Slam champ, global performer, creator of live hip hop theatre.

Mike Nedelko (Gold Coast)

CPO
Syncopy.ai

Product leader with 15 years’ experience. From SF Bay Area to Australia, he helps teams turn AI ideas into reliable products.

Simon Cant (Byron)

Investor and VC
Reinventure

Led Westpac-backed $150m VC (35+ fintechs), incl. early Coinbase; founding FinTech Australia president; ex-Allens lawyer.

Madeleine Eliza (Byron)

Fractional COO & Chief of Staff I Neuroscience Educator

Leadership mentor and C-suite operator helping teams build resilience, EQ and self-mastery.

More to come .....

What to Expect

Day One — Tune In

Question. Reframe. Understand.

Explore the shifts behind the headlines - in AI, tech, work and systems - and why they matter.
Make sense of what’s emerging so you can see where you stand and what to do next.

Key Focus: Big-picture trends. Cultural and systemic change. What’s driving the shift and what it means for your work, your role and your community.

Promise: Leave with fresh perspective, shared language and a clearer sense of what’s unfolding and where you stand within it.

Day Two — Transmit

Imagine. Co-Create. Build.

Step into what’s next. Experiment with new tools, ways of working, and collaborative methods to shape the ventures, models and roles of tomorrow.

Key Focus: Agentic AI, design-led practice, emerging roles, and new approaches to leadership, collaboration, and venture creation.

Promise: Walk away with practical takeaways, meaningful connections, and fresh momentum for the ideas, projects, roles, and ventures you're ready to build.

How we do it:

Talks, workshops and live labs that turn complex AI into clear steps.You leave with practical tools, real collaborators and a path to build locally.

Everything is designed so you don’t just listen — you’ll leave with ideas you can apply now, practical tools to test, and people to build with afterwards.

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1

Primary Focus: 
AI & Emerging Tech

• Make sense of the big shifts in AI and what they mean for organisations and individuals
• Tools, safety and ethics
• Entrepreneur journeys
• Build local capability

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2

Supporting Pillar:
Creativity and Community

- The collision of AI with culture and creative practice.
- How this shows up in real work, risks and opportunities.
- New roles, skills and ventures
- Building capacity, community-first

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3

Supporting pillar:
Wellbeing

Regulate, focus, adapt under speed.
On-site practices to support clear thinking.

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Tickets

The Signal is powered by partners who believe in building an innovative, creative, and resilient future.

Early Bird

$399-available until Sept 30

First Light - Early Bird - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

For those who caught the signal early.
Full access to both days of The Signal 2025
✔ Full access to both days of The Signal
✔ Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
✔ Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
🟢 Best price. For those who’ve been here since the beginning.
SOLD OUT

General Release

$499-standard entry

Core Transmission  2 days - Thursday and Friday

✔ Full access to both days of The Signal
✔ Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
✔ Morning tea and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
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Final Release

$599-available 27 October

Final Echo - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

(Opens late Oct if available)
Last wave before the signal closes.
⚠️ Same access. Higher price. Limited time.
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Immersion Pass

2 x nights Elements Cabin + Ticket - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

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Immersion Pass

$1, 665 - available now

2 x nights Elements Cabin + Ticket - 2 days - Thursday and Friday


- Walk to everything. Ground yourself between sessions.
- Includes your General Admission pass + two nights in a private cabin at Elements of Byron, where the event takes place.
Special pricing and
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Venue Partner

Discover Elements of Byron

Elements of Byron is our proud venue partner, offering a breathtaking coastal setting that perfectly blends natural beauty with modern luxury. Surrounded by pristine beaches and lush landscapes, it provides an inspiring backdrop for our event. The resort features world-class facilities, from elegant event spaces to premium accommodations and dining experiences. With a reputation for excellence and attention to detail, Elements of Byron ensures every moment is memorable. It’s the ideal location to bring people together in a truly remarkable environment.

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Tickets

Choose your ticket type below and secure your place at The Signal.

Early Bird

$399- available until August 4

First Light - Early Bird - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

For those who caught the signal early.
Full access to both days of The Signal
Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
Best price. For those who’ve been here since the beginning.
Sold Out
Get Tickets

General Release -
Full Access

$499 - available till 27 October, 2025

Core Transmission  2 days - Thursday and Friday

For those who caught the signal early.
Full access to both days of The Signal
Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
Available till we sell out or 27 Oct
Get Tickets

Final Release
- Full Access

$579- on sale 27 October, 2025

Final Echo - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

(Opens late Oct if available)
Last wave before The Signal closes.
Full access to both days of The Signal
Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
On sale 27 October

Apply for Scholarship
to The Signal

Free - Application Required

For students, grassroots leaders & underrepresented voices

2 days - Thursday and Friday

Full access to both days of The Signal
Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
APPLY HERE 
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Startup / NFP -
Full Access

$449-standard entry
available till 27 October, 2025

Core Transmission  2 days - Thursday and Friday

For those who caught the signal early.
Full access to both days of The Signal
Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
Available till we sell out / 27 Oct
Get Tickets

Startup / NFP Final Release
- Full Access

$529- on sale 27 October, 2025

on sale 27 October, 2025

First Light - Early Bird - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

Last wave before the signal closes.
Same access. Higher price. Limited time.
Talks, workshops, hackathon and creative sessions
Morning and afternoon tea, lunch and all programming
On sale 27 October

Immersion Pass

2 x nights Elements Cabin + Ticket - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

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Buy Pass

Immersion Pass

$1,335 - ticket + 2 nights Elements

2 x nights Elements Cabin +
Ticket - 2 days - Thursday and Friday

Walk to everything. Ground yourself between sessions.
Includes your General Admission pass + two nights in a private cabin at Elements of Byron, where the event takes place.
Get Tickets

Frequently asked questions

All about The Signal
Will this event sell out?

Yes. Due to venue capacity and interest in AI, tickets are strictly limited. We expect tickets to sell out. To avoid disappointment, we recommend purchasing early.

Can I Volunteer?

Yes. We offer a small number of volunteer roles in exchange for summit access. Please apply via our website.

Who will be speaking?

The program features national and international leaders in AI, technology, design, and the future of work. Speakers are listed on our website and updated regularly.

Where is the summit being held?

The summit will be held in Byron Bay at Elements. Full venue details and directions will be provided after ticket purchase.

Latest news

Updates from The Signal

Production Team and Venue Partner Confirmed

Our production is led by seasoned experiential producer Chris Drecker, with Elements of Byron confirmed as the official venue partner.
Michelle Williams
September 9, 2025

AI is Bigger Than Code

AI isn’t just code — it’s culture, creativity, ethics, and community. At The Signal, we’ll explore this bigger story together.
Michelle Williams
September 9, 2025

Early Bird Sold Out

Early Bird tickets are gone — thank you for backing this vision for the Northern Rivers. Momentum builds as new speakers are announced.
Michelle Williams
September 9, 2025

“The Signal is exactly what our region needs. Thinkers, Builders, and Leaders can come together, not just to share ideas, but to design, prototype, and reimagine what comes next'

Rami Mukthar
Lab Director, Emergent AI Labs

Partnerships

The Signal is powered by partners who believe in building an innovative, creative, and resilient future.

Venue Partner

Elements of Byron is our proud venue partner, offering a stunning coastal setting with world-class facilities.

From elegant event spaces to premium accommodation and dining, it’s the perfect place to bring people together in an unforgettable environment.

Impact Partners

Organisations and institutions who invest in innovation, creativity and technology, driving transformation

Community Partners

Organisations, councils, and local collaborators who bring creativity, culture, and regional strengths

Media Partners

Amplifying stories that connect innovation, creativity and community with local and global audiences.

Want to shape the future with us?

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Powered by The Remix

The Signal sits inside The Remix, a year‑round community in the Byron region and beyond. We convene the region’s tech, design, and community folks to learn practical AI, connect, and explore useful projects. The summit is a spark in an ecosystem journey that grows capability, jobs, and ventures.

What we’ve done so far:

Regional pilots with local partners to prove what works here
Hands‑on workshops in agentic AI, practical tools, and building with AI
Community storytelling with local media and partners
Monthly coffee mornings connecting founders, designers, technologists, and public‑interest leaders
Remix community event in Byron

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We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities.
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