Event information
- When
- 19 May 2026, 8:00am - 20 May 2026, 5:00pm
- Where
UTS Business School 14/28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo NSW 2007, Australia
- In-person
- Cost
- $1500.00 to $2000.00
Overview of this event
The Fostering Innovation Sponsorship Program is proud to support the CEO Summit 2026, hosted by the University of Technology Sydney and Scaling Up.
Join 200 top CEOs, Founders and Business Owners to sharpen your growth strategy, unlock breakthrough thinking, and build the relationships that fuel long-term success.
In the age of transformative technology and constant change, how do CEOs lead their organisations to new levels of scale, innovation and value?
This Summit is designed to help you sharpen your strategy with the latest in cutting-edge management science and practice to unlock the next stage of growth, team performance, and enterprise valuation.
Learn From World-Renowned Experts
You’ll hear from internationally recognised speakers including:
- Verne Harnish – Global Scale Up Expert; Best-selling Author; Founder & CEO, Scaling Up
- Shuya Gong – Design & Innovation Expert; Preceptor, Harvard School of Engineering & Applied Sciences; Creative Director at IDEO CoLab
- Dr Jochen Schweitzer –Director Executive MBA; A/Professor of Strategy and Innovation, UTS Business School
- Dr Natalia Nikolova – Director, PLUS UTS Business Futures; Professor in Organisation Studies, UTS Business School
- Dr Blake McLean – A/ Professor, School of Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney; Director of Performance Research and Development, Oklahoma City Thunder
- Craig Scroggie – CEO & Managing Director, NEXTDC
Plus, more speakers and agenda highlights will be announced soon.
Networking Opportunities
You won't want to miss the chance to take part in CEO Masterminds, networking lunches, discussions and collaboration with Scaling Up experts and your industry peers.
These are the minds helping ambitious companies reimagine what’s possible, and they’re here to share the frameworks, tools, and insights you can apply immediately.
Day One Includes:
(8:00 am - 5:30 pm AEST)
- Masterclasses from global experts on the 4 Critical Decisions in Scaling Up and Reimagining Scaling in the Age of AI
- CEO Networking Lunch or VIP Boardroom Lunch (Included with VIP ticket)
- Rooftop drinks with speakers and peers (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm AEST)
Day Two Dives Deeper:
(8:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST)
- CEO Mastermind – facilitated peer discussions on critical scaling issues
- UTS Business School Executive MBA Workshop on Strategic Innovation - how to innovate at scale with leadership, governance and strategic alignment
- CEO Perspectives and Fireside chats– on Scaling in the Era of AI, Building Value & Breaking New Ground
- Case Study – Supporting the team behind the team