Exploring the Future of Innovation

AI and emerging technologies are reshaping how we live, work, and create. This track dives into tools, ethics, and opportunities shaping tomorrow.
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Sessions on the Cutting Edge

From live demos of generative tools to conversations about ethics and the future of work, these sessions bring clarity to a fast-moving landscape.

Future with AI

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A guided, ceremonial tea practice that walks participants through the preparation, serving, and mindful sipping of tea. More than a tasting, it’s a paced ritual that uses intention and sensory focus to quiet the mind, create present-moment awareness, and reset the day.

Creative Tools

2

Facilitated meditations tailored for different needs (calming the nervous system, focus boosts, or short resets between sessions). Led by experienced practitioners, sessions include breathing anchors, body scans, and short practices you can use anywhere after the event.

Ethical Tech

3

A guided, ceremonial tea practice that walks participants through the preparation, serving, and mindful sipping of tea. More than a tasting, it’s a paced ritual that uses intention and sensory focus to quiet the mind, create present-moment awareness, and reset the day.

Next-Gen Interfaces

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A guided, ceremonial tea practice that walks participants through the preparation, serving, and mindful sipping of tea. More than a tasting, it’s a paced ritual that uses intention and sensory focus to quiet the mind, create present-moment awareness, and reset the day.

Mindful Workshop

5

A guided, ceremonial tea practice that walks participants through the preparation, serving, and mindful sipping of tea. More than a tasting, it’s a paced ritual that uses intention and sensory focus to quiet the mind, create present-moment awareness, and reset the day.

Nature Walk & Grounding

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A guided, ceremonial tea practice that walks participants through the preparation, serving, and mindful sipping of tea. More than a tasting, it’s a paced ritual that uses intention and sensory focus to quiet the mind, create present-moment awareness, and reset the day.

Leaders in AI & Emerging Tech

Hear from innovators, researchers, and creators at the forefront of technological change — sharing practical insights and bold visions for what’s next.

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

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

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.

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