Dr Sandra Peter & Dr Kai Riemer
Co-directors, Sydney Executive Plus and Professors, University of Sydney
In a world filled with constant change, clarity is power.
Signals are all around us. Trends, technologies, disruptions. But which ones matter most? And which will define the future we are ready to lead?
At Convening APAC 2026, SIGNAL: Mastering Change invites us to tune in with purpose, filter out the noise, and act with confidence.
Signal is about more than noticing change. It is about interpreting it, owning it, and transmitting the right direction at the right time. In a time where Al and advanced technologies are reshaping industries, our role is to harness their power while keeping people at the heart of every experience. It is about anchoring innovation, strategy, and human connection to what truly moves people, businesses, and societies forward.
We are not just reacting to what comes next. We are decoding the patterns, amplifying the right messages, and leading change that resonates and lasts. Join Asia Pacific’s most forward- thinking leaders in business events, brand experience, and beyond as we explore how to combine the precision of technology with the art of humanity-creating events that engage, inspire, and connect.
At the heart of every great event is a signal worth following.
Let’s master those signals together.
Co-directors, Sydney Executive Plus and Professors, University of Sydney
Guinness World Record Holder, Endurance Athlete and Content Producer
AI Insider
Chairman of the AI Leadership Council
Co-Founder of Vice Media
AI Insider
Chairman of the AI Leadership Council
Co-Founder of Vice Media
Head of Change Management
Affin Group
Spiritual Entrepreneur & Owner
Red Lantern
Guinness World Record Holder, Endurance Athlete and Content Producer
Co-directors, Sydney Executive Plus and Professors, University of Sydney
| Day 0: Sunday, 12 April 2026 (by-invite only) | ||
| *TIMINGS | DETAILS | |
| 02:00-03:30 pm | Day Zero Challenge: Concurrent Insights | |
| 03:30-4:00 pm | Break | |
| 04:00-05:00 pm | Day Zero Challenge: Integrated Insights | |
| 05:30-07:00pm | Offsite Cocktail Reception | |
| Day 1: Monday, 13 April 2026 | ||
| *TIMINGS | DETAILS | |
| 09:00-10:00 am | Arrival Connections & Refreshments | |
| 10:00-11:45 am | Signals of Leadership by Pauline Nguyen From Signal to Shift by Mark Adams Panel Session: Signal of the Industry | |
| 11:45 am-01:15 pm | Lunch & Community Connections | |
| 01:15-01:55 pm | Wellness Session by Marina Bay Sands Driving Change with Purpose and Sustainability by Enni Rohaiza Hamzah | |
| 01:55-03:15 pm | 4 x TED-Talk Style Sessions | |
| 03:15-4:00 pm | Panel Session: Large Population Topics | |
| 04:00-04:30 pm | Dot Connector Closing | |
| 04:30-06:00 pm | Cocktail Reception | |
| Day 2: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 | ||
| *TIMINGS | DETAILS | |
| 09:00-10:00 am | Arrival Connections & Refreshments | |
| 10:00-10:45 am | Recap & Opening Decoding the Decade of Disorientation: Future Shifts, Clashes, Skills and…Blobs? by Dr Sandra Peter & Dr Kai Riemer | |
| 10:45-11:45 am | Concurrent PCMA Labs | |
| 11:45 am–01:15 pm | Lunch & Community Connections | |
| 01:15-02:15 pm | Concurrent PCMA Labs | |
| 02:15-03:15 pm | Concurrent PCMA Labs | |
| 03:15-04:00 pm | The Human Signal: Mastering Resilience and Connection in a Noisy World by Natalie Dau | |
This overview is subject to change.
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We are currently seeking speakers for breakout sessions and Labs on 13 and 14 April of Convening APAC 2026.
The Business Event Organiser Scholarship is designed to support event organisers by offering a comprehensive package to attend Convening APAC 2026.
Convening APAC will provide a platform for you to build on existing relationships and create new business connections to grow your business. Enquire Now.
We are currently seeking speakers for breakout sessions and Labs on 13 and 14 April of Convening APAC 2026. This is your chance to showcase your expertise and insights to a forward-thinking audience of senior event professionals and industry leaders. Whether you specialise in business strategy, leadership, event management, experience design, technology, AI, data, sustainability, legacy, humanity, talent, or skills development, your contribution can help shape the future of business events in the Asia-Pacific region.
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