New England North West Future Tech Forum 2026 | Business NSW

Delivered by Business NSW New England North West, this year’s expanded program focuses on practical outcomes and real-world application of technology across regional economies.

Bringing together leaders from business, government, and the community, the forum will explore how regional NSW can harness innovation to grow industry, strengthen workforce capability, and support long-term economic transformation.

With a focus on responsible AI adoption, enabling infrastructure, and addressing skills shortages, attendees will gain regionally relevant insights into how technology can be implemented with confidence to build trust, unlock opportunity, and deliver tangible outcomes.

Program Highlights

Keynote Address – Telstra
Infrastructure empowering AI and digital readiness
Exploring the role of investment in enabling infrastructure and the foundations required for regional digital transformation.

Microsoft Copilot Workshop & Demonstration – Chill IT
Improving productivity and operations through AI tools
A practical session showcasing how AI can be applied to streamline workflows and enhance business efficiency.

Ethics and Responsible Use of AI – University of New England
Examining the governance, risks, and responsible adoption of AI in regional contexts.

Regional Case Study
A practical example highlighting how technology is being applied within a regional setting to deliver measurable outcomes.

Panel Discussion
From Adoption to Advantage: Building Regional Capability for a Digital Future
A cross-sector conversation exploring skills shortages, cost of doing business, and how regional organisations can move from experimentation to scaled impact.

About the Forum

The Future Tech Forum 2026 is an outcomes-focused event designed to connect ideas with implementation. It provides a platform for collaboration across sectors to ensure regional communities are equipped to adopt emerging technologies, build capability, and compete in a rapidly evolving economy.

Join Business NSW New England North West in Inverell for a forward-looking discussion on how technology, trust, and transformation can drive the next phase of growth across the New England North West.

Register now - and invite other members of your team to attend