Overview & 2026 Event Calendar

Business Insights
Asia Pacific

Bringing senior leaders together to share insights,
drive meaningful conversations & shape the future

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About Business Insights Asia Pacific

Who We Are

An exceptional B2B event producer specialising in high-level summits and bespoke events for senior leaders across Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

Who We Serve

Senior leaders across IT, Cyber Security, HR, L&D and Finance — bringing together industry partners and practitioners for thought leadership and collaboration.

Our Reach

Offices in Perth, Sydney, Auckland & Singapore — delivering world-class leadership events across the Asia Pacific region.

12

Events in 2026

4

Countries

5

Leadership Disciplines

AU·NZ·SG

Regional Coverage

"Our programs are designed to bring together industry partners and senior leaders to share their valuable insights and future-focused thinking, contributing to meaningful conversations."

— Business Insights Asia Pacific

The Full Program

2026 Event Calendar

12 summits across Australia & New Zealand covering
HR, Finance, Cyber Security, IT & L&D

2026 Event Calendar at a Glance

19–20 Feb

SA HR Leadership Summit

Adelaide Convention Centre

HR

12–13 Mar

QLD HR Leadership Summit

Brisbane, Queensland

HR

24 Mar

WA CFO Summit

The Westin Perth

Finance

6–7 May

L&D Summit (Melbourne)

Melbourne, Victoria

L&D

20–21 May

NSW HR Leadership Summit

Sydney, NSW

HR

11–12 Jun

NZ L&D Summit

Auckland, New Zealand

L&D

28–29 Jul

WA Cyber Security Summit

The Westin Perth

Cyber

26–27 Aug

L&D Summit (Sydney)

Sydney, NSW

L&D

15–16 Sep

NZ HR Leadership Summit

Auckland, New Zealand

HR

20–21 Oct

WA IT Leadership Summit

The Westin Perth

IT

10–11 Nov

VIC HR Leadership Summit

Melbourne, Victoria

HR

25–26 Nov

WA HR Leadership Summit

Perth, WA

HR

HR Leadership Summits

Theme 2026

"Forward Motion — Harnessing Collective Strength to Shape Change"

6 summits spanning SA, QLD, NSW, VIC, NZ & WA — running Feb through Nov 2026

  • Developing sustainable people strategies & workforce planning
  • Responsible AI governance and ethical digital transformation
  • Retention, engagement & multigenerational workforce strategies
  • DE&I — embedding diversity, equity, inclusion & belonging
  • Safety-first leadership & employee wellbeing
  • Data-driven HR & analytics for decision-making
  • Future-ready workforce: upskilling, reskilling & capability uplift

Featured Voices — SA Summit

Angela Wiggins — CPO, BAE Systems Australia

Kate Berry — CPO, G'Day Group

Debbie Kirby — GM People & Safety, SA Water

Kim Boland — CPO, Chrysos Corporation

Christelle Simpson — CPO, Saab Australia

"These themes will shape conference discussions, helping attendees refine their strategic roadmap for 2026 and beyond."

— 2026 SA HR Leadership Summit Program

6

HR Summits in 2026

25+

Expert Speakers per Event

2026 WA CFO Summit

24 MAR

2026

The Westin Perth

"Finance Leadership: Shaping Strategy, Driving Transformation, Creating Impact"

CFOs are stepping into a new frontier — acting as strategic business partners, change catalysts and data-driven decision-makers reshaping value creation across their organisations.

  • Finance leadership & sustainable growth strategies
  • Navigating economic & geopolitical risk
  • Board partnerships & governance
  • Data intelligence & advanced forecasting
  • Cybersecurity & financial risk management
  • ESG integration & sustainable impact

Featured Speakers

Dr Jeffrey Wilson — Head of Research, Australian Industry Group

Sarah Graf — CFO, HBF

Leslie Crockett — CFO, RWWA

Tim Allison — CFO, Joyce Corporation

Iain Cooper — Executive Advisor, IBRS

"I've been to many conferences internationally both as a speaker and attendee and BIAP has been world-class at this summit."

— EnviroNZ

"An excellent opportunity to hear from thought leaders... The ability to network and share with peers from a range of different industries was invaluable."

— St Vincent's Health Australia

2026 WA Cyber Security Leadership Summit

28–29

JUL 2026

The Westin Perth

Governance · Leadership · Collaboration · Resilience

Exploring the intersection of business objectives, data protection, cyber posture, risk assessments and human behaviour to build organisational security resilience.

  • Navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape
  • Building cyber resilience & incident response
  • Regulation, compliance & security governance
  • AI risks: deepfakes, automated attacks & phishing
  • Enhancing cyber risk analysis & resilience planning
  • Fostering a culture of cyber awareness
  • Critical infrastructure protection

Who Should Attend

  • CISOs & Cyber Security Leaders
  • IT & Security Managers
  • Risk & Compliance Officers
  • CIOs with security responsibility
  • Government & Critical Infrastructure leaders

"The quality of the speakers, both in topic, but especially in delivery was outstanding. Relevant, timely and engaging."

— Capricorn Society

"I came to hear from other leaders and understand their challenges and successes. I took away plenty of advice and an appreciation that the path we are on is the best way forward."

— Micromine

2026 WA IT Leadership Summit

20–21

OCT 2026

The Westin Perth

"Forward Motion — Empowering the Future with Tech and Heart"

Technology leaders explore how to harness innovation alongside human capability — balancing safety, trust, efficiency and digital transformation across diverse sectors.

  • CIOs as builders, creators & change-makers
  • Aligning strategy, skills & technology for growth
  • Trust, risk & governance frameworks
  • A data-fuelled business: insights & decision intelligence
  • AI case studies — progress, challenges & human-centred design
  • Bridging IT & OT for operational excellence

2025 Speaker Highlights

Jonas Petersen — CDO, Office of Digital Government, WA

Warren Willis — CTTO, P&N Group

Mary Karborani — CIO, Capricorn Society

Shana Uhlmann — GM Technology, Perth Airport

Mike Kovacevic — CIO, Catholic Education WA

"This is a great event getting like-minded professionals together to discuss challenges relevant to WA in the IT industry. Could not recommend this event enough."

— Penrhos College

"There is a great balance of peers and vendors, ideas and reassurance that we face the same issues across the industry. Well worth the time."

— Keystart

Learning & Development Leadership Summits

6–7 May 2026

L&D Leadership Summit — Melbourne

Melbourne, Victoria

L&D

11–12 June 2026

NZ L&D Leadership Summit

Auckland, New Zealand

L&D

26–27 August 2026

L&D Leadership Summit — Sydney

Sydney, NSW

L&D

Key Areas of Focus

  • Building a continuous learning culture in modern organisations
  • Upskilling & reskilling for future workforce demands
  • Leveraging technology & AI in learning delivery
  • Measuring L&D impact and demonstrating ROI
  • Designing learning for a multigenerational workforce
  • Leadership capability development & talent pipelines
  • Fostering psychological safety to enable learning

3 Summits · 3 Cities

Connecting L&D practitioners across Melbourne, Auckland & Sydney — sharing strategies, innovations and case studies on building future-ready learning organisations.

Why Attend a BIAP Summit?

Peer Networking

Connect with senior leaders across your discipline, industry and region — building lasting professional relationships beyond the event.

Thought Leadership

Hear from C-suite executives and practitioners sharing real-world insights, case studies and future-focused perspectives.

Strategic Roadmapping

Leave with a refined strategic roadmap — actionable ideas and frameworks to implement immediately in your organisation.

Stay Ahead of Trends

Deep-dives into emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, workforce trends and leadership challenges relevant to your role.

Vendor & Partner Ecosystem

Meet best-in-class solution providers in a curated, high-value environment — without the noise of a large trade show.

Meaningful Conversation

Structured discussion panels and roundtables encourage genuine knowledge exchange — not just broadcast content.

"Walk in with an open mind and walk out with a full mind of what ifs and can dos." — FLUOR

Partnership & Sponsorship Opportunities

Principal / Platinum

Maximum brand visibility — keynote association, premium exhibition presence, hosted networking session & premium delegate access.

Gold Partner

Strong brand presence, speaking slot or panel participation, exhibition stand & targeted lead generation with senior decision-makers.

Summit Partner

Targeted association with specific sessions, event branding, delegate list access & networking opportunities with aligned audience.

Why Partner with BIAP?

  • Direct access to C-suite & senior decision-makers
  • Intimate, high-quality summit format — not a trade show
  • Curated audience precisely matched to your target market
  • Opportunities to speak, present & demonstrate thought leadership
  • Multiple events & cities — year-round pipeline development

Speaking Opportunities

Position your experts as trusted industry voices through keynotes, facilitated panels, case study presentations and sponsored workshops.

Registration, speaking and partnership opportunities are limited. Early engagement recommended to secure preferred positioning.

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