JOIN US 2 September 2026
Data & AI Architecture
Melbourne
Putting flexible architectures at the centre of your data & AI strategy
Data & AI Architecture Melbourne convenes forward thinking leaders to reimagine data foundations, enabling intelligent systems, resilient pipelines, and architecture built for scale and speed.
As demands on data grow, the agenda tackles how to unify teams, modernise governance, and create visibility across pipelines helping organisations reduce friction, strengthen trust, and deliver consistent, high quality data outcomes.
Led by experienced practitioners, the program dives into real architectural decisions, from lakehouse design to AI integration and cost performance trade offs. Expect practical perspectives on building adaptable systems, improving data reliability, and shaping operating models that support long term scalability, innovation, and measurable business impact.
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Three events. One place to be.
With three insight-packed data events conveniently co-located under one roof, your team can enjoy the benefits of deep-learning, across multiple facets of data, analytics and AI. Form new strategies and connections together for a 'big picture' view of how to future-proof your business.
Our key themes for 2026
AI-driven architecture
To support intelligent systems, data foundations must evolveβenabling automation, scalable compute, seamless model integration, and enterprise-wide workflows.
Aligned teams
Breaking silos and structuring roles around shared goals accelerates delivery, reduces friction, and boosts long-term data value.
Modern governance
Innovation needs flexibility, but not at the expense of control. The right balance ensures compliance, cost control, and trusted data as technology evolves.
Trusted pipelines
Confidence in data depends on visibility, proactive monitoring, clear lineage, and automated checks that turn unknown risks into manageable, reliable systems.
Our Data Architecture Melbourne speakers
FEATURED SPEAKER
Join us for an engaging session with Tim Gerber, where heβll explore how to tackle the challenges of working with fragmented data stored in legacy systems and managing complex integrations. Tim will also share insights on designing or upgrading architectures to support both on-prem and cloud environments seamlesslyβwhile maintaining data consistency, security, and governance. Donβt miss this opportunity to learn how to prepare your organisation for real-time analytics and smarter decision-making.
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Who: Tim Gerber, Senior Manager Data and Analytics, Australian Super
Title: Transforming Data Infrastructure β Strategies for Mastering Modernisation and Emerging Challenges
When: 10.10am, 11 September


Thomas Janssen
Head of Data Architecture
& Governance
Judobank

Niraj Rathod
Director of Data Engineering
SiteMinder

Usman Zafar
Sr. Principal, Enterprise Architecture β Data
Invesco
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Dave Vinluan
Senior Release and Delivery Lead (Cloud, Data and Infrastructure Services)
ANZ

Ivan Dennis
Head of Business Intelligence
& Analytics
LMG

Abhra Pal
Lead Solutions Architect β Data and Cloud Infrastructure
Telstra Super

Ai Hua Kam
Head of Controls & Strategy
NAB

Salah Rubaie
Enterprise Architecture and Platform Manager
Southeast Water
What's being said about us?
βAn excellent conference! Data Architecture Melbourne provides a great mix of industry experts and vendor offerings in Data Architecture, whilst allowing time to network with peers.β

Jan Righetti, Enterprise Data Architect at Swinburne University of Technology
What you'll get out of the event
Get a taste of whatβs to come! Watch our CDAO Melbourne highlights and see how we connect you to what's next in data and AI.
Why attend?
Gain practical insights from leading practitioners on building AI ready architectures, aligning teams, and strengthening governance across complex environments. Explore real world case studies, proven design patterns, and emerging approaches to lakehouse, data pipelines, and AI integration. Connect with peers facing similar challenges, exchange ideas, and leave with actionable strategies to scale responsibly, improve data quality, and deliver measurable business value.
Who will be there?
Data & AI Architecture Sydney brings together senior leaders in data and AI architecture, including Chief Data Officers, Directors of Data Architecture, Enterprise Data Architects, Heads of Data Engineering, Heads of Data Strategy, and Product Owners. These professionals shape governance, drive AI integration, and lead modernisation across complex enterprise ecosystems, bringing expertise in DataOps, metadata management, AI architecture, and scalable data platforms.
Our upcoming events
At Corinium, we are proud to support those driving transformation in InfoSec, data, analytics, and AI through our market-leading events with insight and collaboration at their core. Take a look at some of the APAC events coming soon.
CDAO Perth
13 OCTOBER 2026
A vibrant environment bringing together executives and experts to tackle complex data challenges, explore emerging AI capabilities, and share practical strategies that drive innovative transformation, strengthen governance, and empower organisations to confidently scale data and AI initiatives effectively.
CDAO New Zealand
19-20 OCTOBER 2026
Engage in this high-energy forum where data and AI leaders across industries exchange perspectives on innovation, governance, and transformation, unlocking value, accelerating strategic AI adoption, and aligning technology with business priorities through practical, actionable insights.
CDAO Sydney
MARCH 2027
A standout gathering of senior data, AI leaders in Sydney, bringing together visionary thinkers and practitioners to explore real-world impact, exchange hard-won lessons, and shape future-ready organisations through powerful connections and discussions that drive measurable outcomes.

How can we help?
We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
Vanessa Jalleh
Conference Director
+612 8916 6161
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