Tech Verge 2026 – Digital & Innovation Summit for the Greater Whitsunday Region, Mackay QLD
Tech for Good // Smarter Business, Stronger Region
About Tech Verge
Driving Innovation That Matters
Tech Verge is the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday (MIW) regions' platform for driving innovation that matters. Focused on 'Tech for Good' as this year's theme, the summit explores how digital tools and emerging technologies can unlock time-saving solutions, reduce costs, and drive sustainable growth, creating real value for businesses and communities alike.
Tech Verge aims to enable people and small businesses to learn, adapt, and grow with current and upcoming tools, workflows and automation to enhance the human experience. The Tech Verge Summit 2026 builds on the momentum of the 2025 pilot to deliver high-impact outcomes before, during, and after the event.
With a strong focus on regional capacity building, school engagement, and practical opportunities for industry, it's a must-attend experience for anyone invested in the future of the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region, the growth of small business, and not being left behind with the digital, tech and AI evolutions.
Two Days of Innovation & Impact
This two-day event brings together SMEs, industry leaders, educators, and community voices to share tools, knowledge, and collaborations that can transform the way we work and live.
Keynote Speakers
Industry leaders sharing real-world strategies and innovations shaping the future.
Technology Exhibition Showcases
Live demonstrations of robotics, automation tools, decarbonisation solutions, and circular economy technologies.
Industry Panel Discussions
Exploring solutions to challenges in MIW's core industries: mining, construction, energy, bioeconomy, and advanced manufacturing.
Impact Networking
Targeted networking opportunities connecting SMEs, sponsors, industry leaders, and government stakeholders.
Schools & Community Engagement
Engaging local high school students and educator leaders with hands-on tech experiences. Building regional capacity and inspiring the next generation of innovators in the MIW region.
Meet the Voices of Innovation
Industry trailblazers, tech innovators, and community leaders sharing insights that matter.
Fiona Wilhelm
Wilhelm GroupAI in Action
Steve O'Rourke
NBN Co
Alice Ruddell
My Rehab Diary
Carly Woods
Ethical Edge Solutions
Jordan Andersen
Hermit Tech
Kanji Lowe
SynapzeAI
Kathryn Guides
Orca Opti
Mike Nedelko
Syncopy.ai
Saara Jamieson
Cool Beans UnderwearTech Verge 2025 Highlights
Our inaugural summit brought together over 140 participants across keynotes, panels, and a live innovation showcase.
Work Smarter, Stronger Region
Exhibition Partners
Connect with leading technology providers and innovative businesses at our exhibition showcase.
Sponsorship Packages
Get your brand in front of hundreds of people eager to level up. We're talking small business owners, industry leaders, government decision makers, METS businesses, educators and students.
- Exclusive Recognition as a Tech Verge Partner
- High-Impact Speaking Slot
- Premium Exhibition Display showcasing tools, platforms, and solutions
- Workshop Hosting Opportunity
- VIP Access to targeted networking sessions and the VIP after-party
- Discounted Accommodation Rates and Event Perks
- Comprehensive Brand Promotion across event materials, digital campaigns, and social media
- Speaking Opportunity at Tech Verge
- Exhibition Display to connect with attendees
- Prominent Logo Placement on event platforms
- Access to Networking Sessions with regional decision-makers and SMEs
- VIP After-Party Access
- Discounted Accommodation Rates
- Logo Placement on event collateral and digital materials
- Verbal Acknowledgement during the Summit
- Access to Exclusive Networking Events with SMEs and stakeholders
- Sponsor a Keynote Speaker
- Verbal Recognition before and after the session
- Logo Placement on presentation slides and session branding
- Opportunity to Introduce the Speaker
- Sponsorship as a Speaker
- Exclusive Recognition as a Tech Verge Partner
- High-Impact Speaking Slot
- Included vendor showcase stall
- Workshop Hosting Opportunity
- VIP Access to networking and after-party
- Logo Placement on event collateral and digital materials
- Vendor showcase stall for the full 2-day event
Secure Your Spot
Early Bird passes available now. Join hundreds of innovators, business leaders, and change-makers on 28-29 May 2026.
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Ready to get involved? Reach out to the Greater Whitsunday Innovation team.