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SYD | World Business Forum 2026

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5 – 6 November 2026. Join global thought leaders at Sydney's premier business leadership event, with two days of keynotes on strategy, innovation and high-performance culture at ICC Sydney.

World Business Forum 2026

Two days to rethink leadership for an age of accelerating change. The World Business Forum returns to Sydney, organised by WOBI (World Business Forum), bringing together a world-class line-up of speakers, senior executives and changemakers from across Australia and New Zealand.

WOBI has spent over two decades curating the ideas shaping global business — and WBF Sydney 2026 continues that tradition, focused on the themes leaders can't ignore: artificial intelligence, disruption, innovation and the future of leadership.

As organisations navigate AI-driven transformation, shifting markets and constant disruption, WBF Sydney offers a rare chance to hear directly from some of the world's most influential voices on what it takes to lead through uncertainty and turn change into competitive advantage.

 

Featured speakers include:

 

  • Carl Lewis — Nine-time Olympic gold medallist, sharing what elite performance and a relentless pursuit of excellence can teach business leaders about resilience and high-stakes execution.
  • Carly Fiorina — Former CEO of HP, on bold leadership, navigating disruption, and making tough calls under pressure.
  • Seth Godin — Bestselling author and marketing thinker, on standing out, building remarkable ideas, and leading change rather than waiting for it.
  • Chris Barton — Founder of Shazam, on building breakthrough technology, recognising disruption before it arrives, and what it takes to turn a bold idea into a global innovation.

 

The programme includes keynote sessions, panel discussions with senior industry voices, and networking opportunities for the Australian and New Zealand business community.

Event Overview

Location:

International Convention Center Sydney

Date:

5 - 6 November 2026

Language:

English

Note:

AHK members receive $300 off tickets! Contact us for the discount code.

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