The Signal
The Impact of AI & Emerging Tech
Tune into what's next
For leaders, founders, technologists, creatives, and builders shaping what’s next.
Why The Signal
AI and emerging technologies are reshaping how we work, learn and live, bringing both challenges and new possibilities.
The Signal is your space to make sense, explore opportunities and connect with others who are navigating this shift too.
Speakers announced for The Signal
Latest Announcements
Damian Kassabgi
Advised two prime ministers & held exec roles at Afterpay, Uber & Google; Damian champions the growth of Australia’s tech sector
Nicole Gibson
Founder & CEO of inTruth Technologies, creating biometric emotion AI. She drives global dialogue on ethical tech and emotional health.
Hilary Cinis
Digital transformation consultant at Salesforce ANZ, Hilary helps leaders turn AI into practical, ethical, and human-centred strategies.
Dave Berner
Kinde powers next-gen SaaS with auth, billing & feature flags. A product-minded full-stack dev, he leads a global team from Byron Bay
All Speakers
Dan Ilic
Dan, host of the award-winning podcast A Rational Fear, is a sharp political satirist who brings wit and insight to major events like SXSW Sydney.
Joël Kalmanowicz
Joël leads Trust & Safety at Canva, drawing on experience at Atlassian, Google, and startups in product, privacy, AI/ML, and social impact.
Rami Mukhtar
Rami Mukhtar is an inventor and entrepreneur blending AI, data, and design to build purpose-driven products from SaaS to drones.
Claire Marshall
Claire Marshall, award-winning futurist and Lead at TACSI, blends storytelling and foresight through projects like the Museum of Futures, exhibited worldwide.
Damian Kassabgi
Advised two prime ministers & held exec roles at Afterpay, Uber & Google; Damian champions the growth of Australia’s tech sector
Nicole Gibson
Founder & CEO of inTruth Technologies, creating biometric emotion AI. She drives global dialogue on ethical tech and emotional health.
Hilary Cinis
Digital transformation consultant at Salesforce ANZ, Hilary helps leaders turn AI into practical, ethical, and human-centred strategies.
Dave Berner
Kinde powers next-gen SaaS with auth, billing & feature flags. A product-minded full-stack dev, he leads a global team from Byron Bay
What to Expect
Get clear. Take action. Build what’s next.
Question. Reframe. Understand.
Explore the shifts behind the headlines - in AI, tech, work and systems - and why they matter.
Make sense of what’s emerging so you can see where you stand and what to do next.
Key Focus: Big-picture trends. Cultural and systemic change. What’s driving the shift and what it means for your work, your role and your community.
Promise: Leave with fresh perspective, shared language and a clearer sense of what’s unfolding and where you stand within it.
Imagine. Co-Create. Build.
Step into what’s next. Experiment with new tools, ways of working, and collaborative methods to shape the ventures, models and roles of tomorrow.
Key Focus: Agentic AI, design-led practice, emerging roles, and new approaches to leadership, collaboration, and venture creation.
Promise: Walk away with practical takeaways, meaningful connections, and fresh momentum for the ideas, projects, roles, and ventures you're ready to build.
Tickets
Early Bird
$399- available until August 4
First Light - Early Bird - 2 days - Thursday and Friday
General Release -
Full Access
$499 - available till 27 October, 2025
Core Transmission 2 days - Thursday and Friday
Final Release
- Full Access
$579- on sale 27 October, 2025
Final Echo - 2 days - Thursday and Friday
Apply for Scholarship
to The Signal
Free - Application Required
For students, grassroots leaders & underrepresented voices
2 days - Thursday and Friday
Startup / NFP -
Full Access
$449-standard entry
available till 27 October, 2025
Core Transmission 2 days - Thursday and Friday
Startup / NFP Final Release
- Full Access
$529- on sale 27 October, 2025
on sale 27 October, 2025
First Light - Early Bird - 2 days - Thursday and Friday
Immersion Pass
2 x nights Elements Cabin + Ticket - 2 days - Thursday and Friday
Immersion Pass
$1,335 - ticket + 2 nights Elements
2 x nights Elements Cabin + Ticket - 2 days - Thursday and Friday
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Due to venue capacity and interest in AI, tickets are strictly limited. We expect tickets to sell out. To avoid disappointment, we recommend purchasing early.
Yes. We offer a small number of volunteer roles in exchange for summit access. Please apply via our website.
The program features national and international leaders in AI, technology, design, and the future of work. Speakers are listed on our website and updated regularly.
The summit will be held in Byron Bay at Elements. Full venue details and directions will be provided after ticket purchase.
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“The Signal is exactly what our region needs. Thinkers, Builders, and Leaders can come together, not just to share ideas, but to design, prototype, and reimagine what comes next'
Partnerships
Venue Partner
Elements of Byron is our proud venue partner, offering a stunning coastal setting with world-class facilities.
From elegant event spaces to premium accommodation and dining, it’s the perfect place to bring people together in an unforgettable environment.
Want to shape the future with us?
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