Experience the Future of Advanced Manufacturing at the 2026 GMC Technology & Innovation Summit.
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 – all happening in Geelong in 2026.
Day 1: AI Workshop will cut through the hype to show exactly how AI is already reshaping engineering, production, and operations – highlighting 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.
Day 2: Main Summit Program, brings together leading thinkers, innovators, founders, and investors for a high‑energy exploration of breakthroughs redefining advanced manufacturing. Themes include AI‑powered disruption, food and agribusiness innovation, sustainability, defence manufacturing, and commercialisation. Speakers feature national leaders such as David Gall, Dr Angeline Achariya, Emeritus Professor Roy Green, Andrew Jones, and Professor Nick Birbilis.