ACS WA Tech Summit: Navigating the Digital Frontier
The ACS WA State Summit attracts a diverse audience of 120+ tech and ICT professionals eager to enhance their expertise, make meaningful connections and expand their network. Join us in helping navigate the digital frontier!
Member $80.00
Member-Concessional $50.00
Non-Member $150.00
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About this event
At ACS, we champion the technologies, people and skills critical to Western Australia’s prosperity. We host the ACS Tech Summit to unite the tech community and lead the charge for change. Nobody brings together as many people, interests and ambitions to impact the state’s tech sector as we do.
In 2026, the ACS WA Tech Summit will bring together businesses, governments and the education sector to showcase transformative people, programs and policies.
Above all, the ACS WA Tech Summit will be an opportunity to connect and collaborate. To meet people, build relationships and realise new possibilities for the sector, businesses and personal careers.
This event is a must for those working in the tech sector in WA.
Key Features at this year's WA Tech Summit
🌟 Keynote speakers ahead of their time
🌟 Technical sessions for a modern age
🌟 Professional development for your next chapter
🌟 Networking opportunities for a brighter tomorrow
Schedule Highlights
| 9:00am | Registration open and networking |
| 9:45am | Welcome and Opening Address by Dr Parwinder Kaur & ACS President - Beau Tydd |
| 10:00am | Keynote Address by Rebecca Ostergaard - Chief Digital Officer at CSIRO |
| 10:45am | Morning Tea |
| 11:15am | CONCURRENT SESSION 1 Stream 1: Leadership & Transformation Future Skills: Ethics and AI - Panel discussion with
Stream 2: Technology & Infrastructure Presented by Paul Hunt - Head of Data and AI at Motoring Services Group Stream 3: Navigating the Future Presented by May Leung, KPMG |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 2 Stream 1: Leadership & Transformation Presented by Dinda Timperton - Head of Cyber Security at Insignia Financial Stream 2: Technology & Infrastructure Presented by Simon Little - Head of Data and AI at Bankwest Stream 3: Navigating the Future Presented by Scott Marshall - Head of Capability at Woodside |
| 2:00pm | CONCURRENT SESSION 3 Stream 1: Leadership & Transformation Presented by Tracy Deveugle-Fink - Head of Innovation at APM Group Stream 2: Technology & Infrastructure Cyber Security Panel Discussion with
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| 2:45pm | Afternoon Tea |
| 3:15pm | Locknote Address by Colleen Alstock - US Consul General |
| 4:00pm | Closing Remarks |
| 4:15pm | Conference close |
👉 Keep your eyes on the horizon - full program and speaker reveals are just around the corner.
LOCATION
Centre for Aboriginal Studies (Building 211) at Curtin University, Bentley.
See map: https://link.mazemap.com/1s9jagFs
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PLEASE NOTE:
To confirm attendance and CPD point allocation, on arrival at registration, please make sure to have your event confirmation e-mail with QR code ready to present where your attendance will be recorded. This can be provided via your phone or a printed copy.
** If you are not a current ACS member, you will be asked to 'create an account'. Your details will be used for registration processes only. If you experience technical issues, please contact the WA Branch by e-mail acs.wa@acs.org.au **
Event Partner Opportunities
The opportunities available for Partners interested in being involved in the 2026 WA Tech Summit have been designed to drive impact, deliver brand exposure and build connections with your key market audience.
Event partners will be able to:
- Gain extensive exposure to tech and ICT professionals in Western Australia.
- Be seen as a proactive and contributing member of the tech and ICT professional community in Western Australia.
- Engage with prospective clients and future talent.
- Gain strong brand awareness among your target audience.
Interested in sponsoring? We would be proud to partner with you!
To discuss partnership opportunities and for a copy of the prospectus, get in touch.
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Event Terms & Conditions
Registration
- Payment in full is required the time of booking in order for the registration to be valid.
- To avoid disappointment, ensure you pay for your booking(s) before the registration closing date. Anyone that has not received a confirmation email will not be on the event attendance list and therefore will not be admitted to the event.
- Online registration ends at the time stated on the event details page.
Cancellation and Refund
All cancellations must be processed through the website, a refund will only be considered if it is at least 3 working days prior to the event.
Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
- All dietary requirements are considered, however we cannot guarantee a 100% allergen free environment.
- ACS reserves the right to prohibit entry or eject any person from an ACS event based on behaviour deemed inappropriate by ACS staff, its agents and/or others working under its authority.
- Filming or streaming by attendees is not permitted. If an attendee is found to be doing so they will be asked to leave the event immediately and further action may be taken.
- Photography and/or filming may take place during this event, by accepting these terms you consent to this. Please let a member of ACS know if you do not want your picture taken.
COVID-19 Event Attendance Compliance
By registering to attend an ACS in person event you are agreeing to the below terms and conditions
- If an attendee is displaying flu or cold like symptoms in the days leading up to the event and therefore is not able to attend, ACS will refund the registration fee.
- If an attendee comes to an event and is displaying flu or cold like symptoms they will be asked to leave
- We ask all ACS members to respect the social distancing guidelines, if an attendee repeatedly disregards these guidelines, they may be asked to leave
- ACS reserves the right to cancel the event within 24 hours' notice if either the speaker or the event host has advised us that they are exhibiting flu or cold like symptoms
- All attendees must provide a valid phone number and email address to be contacted on if there is reason to notify about a possible COVID-19 exposure
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