CEO Summit 2026
/VIC
Leading Together
Proudly presented by Pronto Software
Friday 30th January
7:00am - 2.00pm
Venue: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins
25 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
CEO Summit 2026 - VIC
The CEO Summit 2026 in Victoria will bring together Australia’s top business minds for a day of transformative ideas and meaningful leadership exchange under the theme Leading Together.
Held at the elegant Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, the Summit will be hosted by Brad Twynham — acclaimed leadership expert, technologist, and founder of the globally recognised “Radical Leadership” framework.
The speaker lineup features Paul Bloxham, HSBC’s Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities, and Katja Forbes, award-winning CX innovator and Executive Director at Standard Chartered Bank. Many more speakers will be announced shortly.
With an agenda designed to challenge, inspire, and connect, the Victoria Summit will explore how today’s CEOs can lead with clarity, adapt with purpose, and build stronger, more collaborative futures.
Visit our 2025 page to see last year's lineup and some event day images.
The Details
Date: Friday 30th January
Time: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Price: CEO Institute Members attendance is complimentary as part of your membership. RSVP via your Member Experience Manager.
Non-Member pricing: $990 inc GST
Meet our Speakers

MC Brad Twynam
Brad Twynham is a globally recognised leadership expert, technologist, and “leader of leaders” known for his transformative work at the intersection of innovation, culture, and human potential. With more than 25 years’ experience driving business transformation and technological disruption across global organisations including Visa, CBA, UBS, and DXC Technology, Brad empowers leaders to adapt and thrive in an era of rapid change.
Creator of the Radical Leadership framework - now referenced by Harvard Business School - Brad’s high-energy keynotes and workshops inspire audiences to reimagine leadership with courage, authenticity, and purpose. A proud First Nations man of Garigal, Muroordial and Walkaloa descent, Brad integrates deep cultural storytelling with modern leadership insights, creating truly unforgettable experiences that challenge and inspire.
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Katja Forbes
Katja Forbes is a fearless CX innovator and award-winning leader who consistently challenges the boundaries of customer experience and AI. Named one of Westpac/AFR’s “100 Women of Influence” and ranked among CX Network’s Top 20 CX Leaders in AI and Financial Services, she boldly transforms traditional corporate cultures into dynamic, client-centric powerhouses.
As an Executive Director at a Global Financial Services firm, Katja expertly blends human-centered design with cutting-edge technology, establishing her organisation as a global thought leader. An outspoken advocate for women in leadership, her compelling voice, sharp insights, and magnetic on-camera presence make her an industry standout.
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Paul Bloxham
Paul Bloxham is HSBC’s Chief Economist for Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities and a Managing Director. He is chief spokesperson for HSBC on forecasts and trends for the Australian and New Zealand economies, their interaction with global financial markets and international economies, and a key spokesperson on HSBC’s unique view on global commodity markets.
Paul is a regular commentator on local and international business television and a frequent contributor of opinion editorials to major Australian newspapers. In 2017, his team won two Focus Economics awards: for best overall forecaster for each of Australia and New Zealand. In 2024, he was named the most accurate Australian economic forecaster by the Australian Financial Review.
He is also an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University. Prior to joining HSBC in 2010, Paul spent 12 years as an economist with the Reserve Bank of Australia. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Financial Policy from the London School of Economics.