2026 Program
The 2026 Solutions Summit spans three dynamic days of keynotes, deep-dive sessions and award celebrations – bringing together leaders from universities, government and industry to shape the national agenda.
Attendees can expect a rich mix of policy dialogue, sector insights and networking events that showcase the best of Australian higher education.
The Summit will explore how universities, working in partnership with government and industry, can help Australia meet the challenges ahead and seize the opportunities of the future.
Please note: all scheduling is provisional and subject to change.

Voices from the summit: what our 2025 Summit speakers had to say
Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC
The Hon. Arthur Sinodinos AO
Her Excellency Vicki Treadell CMG, MVO
Air Chief Marshal Sir Angus Houston AK AFC (Ret)
Danielle Wood, Chair, Productivity Commission
The Hon Fiona Nash, Regional Education Commissioner
Professor Peter Shergold, Chair Australian Research Council
Natalie Piucco, AI Technology Executive