OVERVIEW
What is the path to a better world with AI & Tech?
Tech promised to set us free.
Instead, in 2026, it's cutting budgets, cutting salaries, and cutting people — even as it promises a smarter, AI-powered future just around the corner. The Tech Series doesn't pretend this contradiction away. It puts it on the table, in the room, under Chatham House rules, and asks the people actually living it to tell the truth about where this is really heading. Join us on the journey to find a better path with AI & Tech — and without it, because some things will always stay human.
As always, our Speakers and First Senators will be shaping the journey with us, forming an Open Boardroom together with you, modern-day Argonauts.
A THREE-ESCALE ODYSSEY
This is not a traditional panel event.
It is an immersive, entirely unscripted journey designed as a physical and intellectual ascension across three private levels of the CBD Gallery.
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One Building. Three Levels: A curated three-part journey that evolves across the evening, seamlessly blending a dynamic talk-show format, sharp insights, and peer connection with French gourmet food, live music and fine wines.
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The Code of Silence: Under Chatham House Rules, everything said within these walls stays within them. What leaves with you is the insight — and your Argonauts carnet de bord.
"The Argonauts sought the Golden Fleece. Our treasure is FREE SPEECH"
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Our bold panel will dissect the raw, high-stakes reputation risks that have shaped the public eye across Pharma, Finance, and Politics.
Former Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities & the Arts.
One of Australia's most authoritative voices on the policy and regulatory landscape shaping the future of communications.
Chairperson of the Board, Swiss Chamber of Commerce, Former CEO of Roche Diagnostics ANZ & Country President of Novartis.
A leader who has navigated some of the most complex and high-stakes communications environments in the pharmaceutical industry.
Communications specialist in financial services; former Senior Communications Executive at CBA, AMP, Colonial and Nestlé.
Bringing decades of front-line experience managing reputation, brand, and crisis communications across Australia's most prominent financial organisations.
Moderated by Olivier Vojetta
Entrepreneur, Writer & Co-Founder, The Argonauts Series.
Bringing two decades of front-line experience navigating business strategy and storytelling at PwC, Macquarie and other leading organisations.
WHY ATTEND
The Bespoke Format
Experience the unique concept of the Open Bespoke Boardroom — an interactive and entirely unscripted format designed to break the mold of traditional corporate panels.
Premium Experience
Enjoy French gourmet food, fine wines and live music at one of Sydney's most striking new art gallery spaces.
Elite Network & Panel
Connect and exchange insights with 50+ peers, including Heads of Comms, C-suite execs, and PR leaders from Australia's top organisations.
Depart
Leave with your Argonauts bag — and a place in the 1,200+ Argonauts community.
AI vs. Choice of Words
Explore the tension between real-time media intelligence and the enduring power of human judgment and narrative craft. Discover what truly prevents the next crisis.
EVENT DETAILS
Wednesday 12 August 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Location: CBD Gallery | 72 Erskine Street, Sydney
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Admission : $100 | 50 places only (inclusive of French gourmet food and fine wines).
Please note: this experience spans three levels and is, regrettably, not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
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