Together, Shaping the Future of Data & AI Governance
Australia’s largest independent conference focused on Data and AI Governance returns for its second year.
Held on 20 August 2026 in Melbourne, ADG brings together data leaders, AI professionals, and governance practitioners from across the country to confront the issues actually landing on their desks, not the theory.
ADG is built by practitioners, for practitioners. No vendor pitch dressed up as a keynote. No recycled frameworks. We bring the best minds in Australian data governance, the leaders running real programs inside real organisations, onto one stage to show you exactly what they’re doing, what’s working, and what isn’t. This is the agenda every data governance professional is wrestling with right now, told by the people actually in the trenches.
Because the discipline is changing. Governance is no longer about command, control, and policy documents nobody reads. It’s about enablement. Policy as code, automation, and governance built into the way AI and data actually move through an organisation. ADG is where Australia’s data leaders come together to make sense of that shift.
Our 2026 Themes:
The Future of Data Governance:
The old model of top-down control and static policy is breaking. Hear how leading teams are turning governance into an enabler with policy as code, automation, and catalogues people actually use, building the trusted foundation that lets AI run safely at speed.
Governing AI in the Real World:
AI is moving faster than most governance functions can keep up with. Explore practical frameworks for trustworthy, responsible, and accountable AI, plus the harder edge nobody’s fully solved yet: securing AI systems, agents, and MCPs. This is where AI governance gets real.
Human-Centred Governance:
Governance fails on people, not technology. Discover how leading organisations are building data and AI literacy across their teams and designing governance that humans actually adopt, not work around.
This Year’s Sponsors:
DAMA and ISACA members receive an exclusive 50% discount on ADG Summit 2026 tickets. Reach out for more details.
Featured Speakers for This Year’s Conference
Ole Olesen-Bagneux
Chief Evangelist
Actian
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin
Founder & President
Aigentsphere
Phillip Ward
Senior Manager Privacy Engineering
Canva
Clare Kitching
Founder & Director
Cambiq
What you’ll get out of the event
Why attend?
Join us in Melbourne for the AI & Data Governance Summit 2026 to uncover the latest innovations in AI and data governance. Learn from world-class experts as they share practical strategies to navigate the complexities of AI, data security, and governance frameworks.
- Gain Actionable Insights: Explore real-world case studies and discover tools to enhance data quality, security, and literacy within your organisation.
- Learn from Experts: Hear from leading voices in AI and data governance as they discuss strategic AI adoption, ethical considerations, and compliance.
- Connect and Collaborate: Engage with industry leaders and peers to share experiences and build valuable connections.
Who will be there?
The AI & Data Governance Summit 2026 will bring together a highly engaged audience of professionals shaping the future of AI and data governance.
- Heads of Data & Analytics: Leaders driving data strategies and innovation.
- Heads of Data Governance: Professionals overseeing governance frameworks and compliance.
- Data Governance Managers & Leads: Practitioners managing critical governance processes.
- AI Professionals: Experts focused on ethical AI adoption and innovation.
- Data Management Professionals: Specialists ensuring data quality, security, and usability.
Speaker & Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to position yourself as a leader in AI and data governance?
The AI & Data Governance Summit 2026 (ADG) is the place to do it. Whether you’re looking to share your expertise as a speaker or get your brand in front of decision-makers as a sponsor, ADG gives you the platform to make it happen.
Speaking Opportunities
We’re looking for passionate experts who can share practical insights and real-world experiences in AI, data governance, and data management.
Whether you want to join a panel, deliver a keynote, or run a workshop, we want to hear from you.
Sponsorship Opportunities
ADG Summit 2026 offers a unique chance to put your solutions in front of the people shaping the future of AI and data governance.
What You’ll Gain as a Sponsor:
- Access to Industry Leaders
Connect directly with Heads of Data, AI Governance Professionals, Data Governance Managers, and senior decision-makers across industries. - Premium Visibility
Get your brand noticed through speaking slots, panel involvement, and event-wide branding opportunities. - Focused Networking
Build relationships during keynote sessions, panel discussions, and the Conference drinks. - Targeted Campaigns
Reach a highly focused audience with tailored campaigns that deliver measurable ROI.