LG Innovate 2026
The National AI Summit for Local Government
2nd - 3rd September 2026 | Melbourne Town Hall
Welcome to the Future of Local Government AI Innovation
Following the success of our 2025 summit, LG Innovate returns in 2026, bigger, bolder, and more globally connected than ever.
Hosted in the heart of Melbourne, this two-day summit is purpose-built for forward-thinking local government leaders who want to shape the future with Artificial Intelligence.
You can expect:
- Australian Local Government CEO Index 2026 Launch
- C-Suite Keynote
- Council Innovation Showcase:
- GenAI success stories
- Live demonstrations
- Global Perspectives Panel from the UK & US
- AI Excellence Sessions: Governance, risk, security & measuring ROI
- Interactive AI Workshops
- Local Government Associations Panel
- Industry Insights
- Summit Highlights & Prizes
- Optional Add-On Networking Event with local government leaders, AI experts, and innovators
Meet our 2026 CEO panels and speakers
Jacqui Wightman
Chief Executive Officer
Davidson Recruitment
Bianca Lochner, Ph.D
Chief Executive Officer
City of Scottsdale
Julian Patmore
Service Director for Digital & Customer Access
Peterborough City Council
Elijah Glass
Information Services Manager
City of Bunbury
Vanessa Huxley
Senior Partner
Davidson Recruitment
Mathias Otte
Customer Success Team Leader
Amazon Web Services
Matt Cosgrove
Customer Experience Leader
Port Macquarie Hastings Council
Luke Heine
National Senior Partner
Davidson Recruitment
Chris Clark
Head of Product Platform & Innovation
Archistar
Kim Jackson
Sales Manager NSW Government & Local Government
Amazon Web Services
Stephen Kraemer
Executive Coach & Boards Advisor
Amazon Web Services
What past attendees are saying
2025 Summit Highlights
Join us in Melbourne
Melbourne Town Hall 2-3 September 2025
Hosted by City of Melbourne
FAQs
What does the ticket price include?
Full Price ($1300 + GST & Eventbrite fees): Access to 2 full days (2nd–3rd September), including keynote sessions, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and catering.
Early Bird Offer: $990 + GST per person (plus Eventbrite fees)
Is the cost of the optional networking event included the in the ticket cost?
Yes the cost of attending the exclusive evening networking event is included in your ticket price but you still need to register your attendance by selecting the add-on ticket when paying.
What are the summit dates and times?
The LG Innovate 2026 Summit runs from Wednesday, 2nd September 8:30AM to Thursday, 3rd September 5 PM.
Will there be any virtual access options?
No, LG Innovate 2026 is an in-person event only. To fully engage in the keynote sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, we encourage attendees to join us on-site.
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