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Effect Executive Retreat 2026

effect executive retreat 2026

Effect 2026 brings together an intimate group of 60 C-level executives for 24 hours of strategic dialogue on how the enterprise must evolve in the age of AI. Centred on the shift to the Autonomous Enterprise, the retreat explores how organisations become more connected, intelligent and responsive — turning insight into action in real time.

What’s on:

  • Welcome address from Angela Colantuono, President & Managing Director, SAP ANZ
  • Opening leadership panel featuring Gordon Cairns, past Chairman of Woolworths
  • Executive roundtables on scaling AI across the enterprise and AI-driven transformation and change
  • Speed networking reception, then dinner in the Grand Hall at the National Gallery of Victoria with a curated Penfolds wine experience
  • Overnight stay at Melbourne’s luxury waterfront 1 Hotel, with an optional morning wellness experience

Who it’s for: Senior executives leading business transformation, AI adoption and organisational change. Places are limited to 60 leaders.