On Friday, 30th January 2026, The National Wine Centre of Australia hosted a large and influential gathering of senior executives for the CEO Summit 2026. The event featured an exceptional lineup of speakers, including Adam Barty, Lynne Cazaly, Lorraine Caruso and Kate Hall. Attendees engaged in thought-provoking discussions and networking opportunities, embodying the Summit's theme of "Leading Together."
We invite you to revisit the highlights of this successful event. Explore the images below capturing the day's memorable moments, and experience the energy and inspiration that defined CEO Summit 2026 QLD.
The Details
Date: Friday 30th January
Time: 8:00am - 3:30pm
Location: The National Wine Centre of Australia. Corner of Hackney Rd &, Botanic Rd, SA 5000
This is an invitation-only event for CEOs, MDs, business owners, and senior executives.
The CEO Institute members and guests are invited to attend this exclusive day of learning, discussion, and networking with other business leaders.
Meet our Speakers
Adam Barty
TOPIC: Getting a Handle on AI
An overview of AI including what it is, how it works, what it can and cannot do, practical use cases for individuals and organisations, what comes next and what to do about it.
Adam Barty is Managing Director of Revium, a leading 40-strong digital and AI consultancy, and co-founder of fintech startup HelpPay. He is an AI expert, Digital Industry Leader, Technologist and Founder.
Adam has earned a reputation for strategic insights in digital transformation, working with household brands such as Dulux, NewsCorp, Red Energy, BMW and Technology One. With articles featured in the Australian Financial Review, Mumbrella, and Smart Company, Adam’s forward-thinking perspectives on AI and digital innovation have made him a sought-after advisor. His direct, no-nonsense style resonates with audiences seeking a no-nonsense understanding of emerging technologies.
Lynne Cazaly
TOPIC: Overload is Optional: The architecture of our attention
In this engaging and interactive session, we'll explore the architecture of attention.
Relentless information and constant demands for our attention can bring on cognitive overload, and the fatigue, exhaustion and strain that goes with it. Overload can seem unavoidable, but it doesn't have to be.
We'll cover practical strategies to understand and manage cognitive overload, how to direct focus and attention, and how to work in modern ways that help our brains adapt to the demanding work of today. Your attention is one of your most valuable resources and the way you use it often determines how you feel at the end of the day. Start the year with fresh insights on why cognitive overload feels the way it does and resolve to take control of it.
Lynne Cazaly is an expert in new ways of thinking, leading and working. An international keynote speaker and award-winning author of 10 books, she advises leaders and teams on adopting innovative ways of working. Her ideas appear in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and major media, and she’s a trusted voice on the future of work, leadership and modern workplace dynamics.
Lorraine Caruso
TOPIC: Leadership aligned with human motivation. Why is it that some leaders can sustain a high performing team whilst most cannot?
Lorraine will share leadership practices aligned with human motivation, and why every decision should consider four human needs:
• The need to build a trusted bond • The need for clarity and control • The need to strengthen our self-esteem • The need for pleasurable environments
Lorraine Caruso brings a lifetime of leadership to the stage earned through decades of navigating real-world complexity, guiding executive teams, and shaping the cultures of high-performing organisations.
With over 45 years of experience, she’s led through disruption, transformation, and reinvention not by following a playbook, but by challenging it.
Her philosophy, “People before Task,” is a principle she’s applied across industries and boardrooms to build trust, drive performance, and create lasting impact.
Kate Hall
TOPIC: helping people move from surviving to thriving
ImpactEight, the organisation behind Dress for Success Adelaide and Geared for Success, empowers people facing disadvantage to gain employment, build confidence, and achieve economic independence. Through tailored career development programs, professional styling, job readiness workshops, and ongoing employment support, ImpactEight helps individuals move from surviving to thriving.
Their work extends far beyond clothing – it transforms lives, restores dignity, and creates genuine pathways to lasting employment.
You will hear how simple acts of support from the business community can make a measurable and lasting impact.
