The 2026 Technology and Innovation Summit will help Define the Future of Advanced Manufacturing

January 29, 2026

The 2026 Technology and Innovation Summit will help Define the Future of Advanced Manufacturing. Across two days of facilitated discussions, including a practical workshop on applying Artificial Intelligence in your manufacturing business, the Summit will feature key insights from speakers including:

David Gall –  National Reconstruction Fund CEO

Angeline Achariya – Board member Industry Innovation Science Australia

Emeritus Professor Roy Green – Special Innovation Advisor at the University of Technology Sydney and Head of Federal Government Review of Net Zero Economy Industry Jobs Plan

 

Topics and themes will include:

Why manufacturing needs to be a national priority

Enabling innovation and new technologies

Enabling ecosystems and founders

Barriers and enablers to adopting new technologies

Advanced manufacturing and new technologies

Robotics and automation

Food and Agritech innovations and opportunities for export

Defence’s role in innovation and capability up-lift

 

GMC is delighted to welcome Flow Power as a Silver Sponsor for the 2026 Technology and Innovation Summit this April.

The 2026 Summit will help define the Future of Advanced Manufacturing, featuring two days of facilitated discussions, including a practical workshop on applying Artificial Intelligence in your manufacturing business, and key insights from manufacturing and industry leaders.

GMC CEO Jenn Conley said Flow Power is a strong addition to this year’s event. “Many manufacturers are exploring renewable energy and new technologies to help manage rising energy costs while reducing emissions,” she said. “As technology evolves, understanding how industry can integrate new energy solutions is an important part of keeping Australian manufacturing competitive on the global stage.”

Flow Power empowers Australian homes and businesses to reshape how they manage energy.

From retailing electricity and providing expert advice, to delivering innovative energy technology and building renewable generation projects; Flow Power helps customers unlock value from the wholesale electricity market.

With a renewable energy portfolio encompassing wind, solar and storage, Flow Power is one of Australia’s fastest-growing energy retailers, serving some of our best-loved organisations including The Sydney Opera House, Snack Brands, Westpac, The City of Sydney, Asahi Beverages, Newcastle Airport and Harris Farms.

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