Tas Tech Fest 2026

The Future of Technology in Tasmania

Wrest Point Conference Centre | Hobart

Wednesday 18th March 2026 

Tas Tech Fest is on again in Hobart for 2026

Cameron Adams co-founder of Canva headlined Tas Tech Fest 2025

Meet Our 2026 Keynote

Stephen Casey

CEO

International Catamarans

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Incat CEO Stephen Casey

The Future of Technology in Tasmania

Get ready for the 2026 Tas Tech Fest! This premier industry event highlights the latest technology trends, innovation and insights. As the leading tech industry event in Tasmania, it illuminates the future of technology and productivity in the state. Engage with industry experts and contribute to shaping the future of technology in Tasmania.

Intuit crew 2025

Key Conference Themes

Summit

Industry Leadership

Expert Insights

The Summit brings Government CIOs to a public forum to explain current projects, industry plans and future directions

Industry leaders showcase the latest tech and provide advice to Tasmanian organisations on how to introduce innovation and evolve tech use

Hear from experts at the cutting-edge of tech, AI and Cyber Security in Tasmania and how Tasmanian organisations can be prepared  

Wrest Point Conference Centre

410 Sandy Bay Rd
Hobart, TAS(AUS) 7005
18 March 2026
8:00 am-6:30 pm

Speakers

More Speakers Announced Weekly!

Martin Anderson

CEO and Founder
Ionata

Russell Kelly

CEO
TasICT

Justin Thurley

Chief Information Officer
Tasmanian Government

David Mills

President
TasICT

Jennifer Ford

CEO
Southern Ocean Subsea Pty Ltd

Sean Lowrie

Strategic Projects and Partnerships
International Catamarans

Stephen Casey

CEO
International Catamarans

James Avery

CEO
Stadiums Tasmania

Madeleine Ogilvie

Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy
Tasmanian Government

Shant Soghomonian

General Manager & Sales Leader Asia Pacific & Japan
Dell Technologies

Heath Roberts

Senior Executive, Consulting & Advisory Practice
Intuit Technologies

Julian Watchorn

Vice President
Electronic Frontiers Australia

Bree Postma

Lead Consultant
Intuit Technologies

Rebecca Chabot

Science-Based Wellness Strategist | Corporate Speaker | Organisational Performance Expert
Pure Wellness Tasmania

Sabra Lane

ABC Journalist

Jeffrey Hawkins

Managing Director
Pivot Maritime International

Angus Evans

Senior Systems Engineer
Arctic Wolf

Peter McGrath

CEO & Managing Director
Comms Group Ltd

Rowan Sakul

Head of Networks
TasmaNet

Kristy de Salas

Lead of AI Strategy
UTAS

Jessica Richmond

CEO
Sumday

Simon Tyrrell

Chief Strategy Officer
Humaie

Neil McGregor

Founder
You Mimic

Nicolas White

Account Executive
Verkada

Hayley Sheppard

Head of Digital
TasNetworks

Lachlan Kranz

CEO
Huon Valley Council

Graeme Gardner

palawa Elder

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Exhibitors

Take a look at our exhibitors for this event. Thank you to all our sponsors for your support

  • Arctic Wolf
    We make security work
    Exhibition Gallery 10
    Presenting Sponsor + 1 more
  • Bitdefender
    Exhibition Gallery 5
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Cathara Consulting
    Cathara Consulting is an Australian-based consulting firm specialising in Business and Digital Transformations.
    Exhibition Gallery 4
    Vendor Expo Sponsor + 1 more
  • Centorrino Technologies
    Technology Focused, Customer Obsessed.
    Boardwalk Gallery 4
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Commvault
    Exhibition Gallery 6
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Cythera
    Sovereign security specialists
    Boardwalk Gallery 6
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Element Digital
    Boardwalk Gallery 16
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Ericom
    Boardwalk Gallery 3
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Intuit Technologies
    Exhibition Gallery 13a-15
    Empowering Partner
  • Ionata
    At Ionata, we build digital products that empower those that need it most.
    Exhibition Gallery 2
    Empowering Partner
  • K2 Projects
    Boardwalk Gallery 15
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Logitech
    Exhibition Gallery 12
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • NBN Co
    Exhibition Gallery 9
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • QIBA
    Building Australia’s future tech workforce through practical industry experience.
    Exhibition Gallery 8
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Rapid Circle
    Helping you achieve what's next
    Boardwalk Gallery 17
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Ruckus Networks
    Purpose-Driven Enterprise Networks
    Boardwalk Gallery 7
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • TasmaNet
    Exhibition Gallery 1
    Empowering Partner
  • Tasmanian Government
    Major Sponsor
  • Tech4Kids
    Keep your end-of-life tech doing good for Tassie kids!
    Boardwalk Gallery 2
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Telstra
    together builds better
    Exhibition Gallery 11
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Triskele Labs
    When experience matters We're the only Cyber Security experts you’ll ever need to talk to.
    Empowering Partner
  • University of Tasmania
    Our Island is your campus
    Boardwalk Gallery 13
    Presenting Sponsor
  • Verkada
    To protect people and places in a privacy-sensitive way.
    Exhibition Gallery 3
    Major Sponsor
  • WatchGuard Technologies
    Smart Security, Simply Done
    Boardwalk Gallery 1
    Vendor Expo Sponsor
  • Zscaler
    Act Fast. Stay Secure.
    Boardwalk Gallery 14
    Vendor Expo Sponsor

See you in Hobart!

March is a great time to visit Tasmania - See more at Discover Tasmania and come down for air!

 

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Wrest Point Conference Centre

410 Sandy Bay Rd
Hobart, TAS(AUS) 7005
Australia
Ticket Prices

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Tickets: $50 +GST

Admission Items
TasICT Member

$50.00

Non-TasICT Member

$50.00

ALLERGEN STATEMENT: Our menu contains many food allergens and intolerances. All food items are prepared in the same kitchen handling ingredients made from wheat, cereals containing gluten, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, crustaceans, fish, sesame seeds, eggs, soybeans and lupins. Whilst all reasonable efforts are taken to accommodate individual guest dietary needs, we cannot guarantee our food will be 100% allergen free. Selected dishes can be prepared without the addition of wheat, gluten or dairy, however, we cannot guarantee traces will not remain. Please do not hesitate to alert our staff of any specific dietary requirements

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