Agentic AI 2026

The Future of Autonomous Intelligence Starts Here

May 22, 2026

Melbourne, Australia

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About the Conference

The Future of Autonomous Intelligence

Agentic AI 2026 brings together researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators exploring the next frontier of AI autonomy. In one dynamic day—including workshops, startup showcases, and live demonstrations—attendees will learn to build, govern, and scale intelligent agents shaping tomorrow’s industries.

1 day of Conference, 3 workshops, and networking
10 world-class speakers
Startup showcase and live demos

Next Intelligence / Future Now / Empowering Innovation / Smarter Tomorrow / Think Forward / Cognitive Shift /

Why Attend

What You’ll Gain

Hear from global AI pioneers, industry disruptors, and bold thinkers shaping the future across every domain.

Cutting-Edge Knowledge

Stay ahead of the curve with insights from AI leaders shaping tomorrow’s technology.

Learn from the best

Hear from global agentic AI leaders.

Get hands-on

Join immersive workshops.

Discover the future

Explore demos and startup innovations.

Network meaningfully

Engage with peers, funders, and experts.

Build smarter agents

Gain tools, feedback, and inspiration.

Speakers

Meet the Visionaries

Rakesh Singh

Chief Customer Architect, Oracle | Cloud Infrastructure

Nina Christian

Co-Founder, Virtually Myself | Marketing Futurist

Subbu Lakshmanan

Platform Architect Lead, LeavePlus | AI Advisory

Mitchell Swan

Principal Agentic AI, Simplyai

Leonard Ng

Principal, Mantel | AI Digital Innovation

Quinton Anderson

CEO Aigentsphere

Dr. Daghan Lemi Acay

Founder Essential Agentic Automations | AI Thoughtleader

Andrew Cantos

AI & Technology Leader, NBN

Mark Miller

Principle Consultant, Trusenta

Dr. Archana Akhaury

Founder CEO, Social Spectrum

Event Schedule

2 Day of AI Excellence

Workshop
May 21, 2026
Conference
May 22, 2026

Building AI- Powered Financial Services Plugins with Claude

Dr Daghan Lemi Acay
Founder Essential Agentic Automations
| Ex Head of Enterprise Automation
| AI Thoughtleader

Overview:
This intensive 1-day, hands-on workshop transforms how financial services professionals interact with AI. Moving beyond generic prompts, participants will build a custom FinOps Plugin that turns Claude into a specialized financial assistant with firm- specific knowledge, automated compliance guardrails, and live market awareness.

Venue
Workshop Venue is: Boardroom, Level 1, Stone and Chalk, 121 King St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Target Audience
Primary: Financial advisers, wealth managers, business analysts, and operations staff. Technical Level: No-code to Low-code. No prior programming experience is required for Level 1; Level 2 introduces basic CLI usage and configuration. Prerequisites: A paid Claude subscription (Pro, Team, or Enterprise) and a laptop.

What You Will Learn
Morning: Foundations (The No-Code Plugin):

▶ The Architecture of a Plugin: Master the "Three Pillars" — Skills (always-on behaviors), Commands (triggered workflows), and Agents (specialist sub-tasks).
▶ Automated Compliance: Build 'default-safe' guardrails that automatically inject regulatory disclaimers and correct non-compliant language in real-time.
▶ Custom Workflow Commands: Create /prep-meeting and /draft-report commands that turn raw notes into polished, structured deliverables in seconds.
▶ Agent Delegation: Design a dedicated compliance-reviewer agent to audit drafts before they reach a client.

Afternoon: Intelligence (MCP & Data Integration)

▶ Live Market Awareness: Wire Claude into live market data (ASX, RBA, CPI) using MCP (Model Context Protocol) and Tavily search.
▶ Client Continuity: Implement persistent memory so Claude remembers client history, prior meeting actions, and risk profiles across different sessions.
▶ Native File Intelligence: Learn how to let Claude securely read and analyze local portfolio CSVs and client fact-find documents.
▶ Document Automation: Build an agent that gathers live data and automatically populates professional Word (.docx) templates for client reviews.

What You Will Take Home
▶ A Functional "FinOps" Plugin: A complete, portable plugin folder you can use immediately in your daily workflow.
▶ Customized AI Skills: Your own set of firm-specific Markdown templates for email tone, compliance rules, and meeting summaries.
▶ The 'Level 2' Toolkit: Configuration files for MCP servers (Tavily, Memory) and automation scripts for Word document generation.
▶ Deployment Knowledge: Step-by-step instructions on how to package and share your plugins with your wider team or firm.
▶ Workshop Lab Guides: Detailed, permanent access to the Level 1 and Level 2 Lab Guides for self-paced revision and extension.

Schedule

09:00 – 09:15 AM

Welcome & registration

Host introduction & overview of the day

09:15 – 10:30 AM

Module 1

The Plugin Mindset — Commands vs. Skills

10:30 – 12:00 PM

Build Lab 1:

Creating your first No-Code Compliance Plugin

12:00 – 01:00 PM

Lunch Break

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Module 2:

Introduction to MCP & Live Data

2:00 – 3:00 PM

Build Lab 2:

Wiring Live Market Data & Memory

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Advanced Lab:

Automated Word Report Generation

4:00 – 5:00 PM

Final Demo:

Showcasing your custom agents & Next Steps
09:00 – 09:15 AM

Registration / Morning Tea

09:15 – 10:00 AM

Dr Daghan Lemi Acay
Founder
Essential Agentic Automations
| Ex Head of Enterprise Automation
| AI Thoughtleader

Keynote : Competitive Advantage Through Agentic AI: What Every Executive Needs to Know

Strategic insights on implementing agentic AI to gain market edge, with risks, benefits, and adoption roadmap.

10:00 – 10:40 AM

Rakesh Singh
Chief Customer Architect
Oracle
| Cloud Infrastructure

Talk : Enterprise Architecture Framework for Agentic AI

Practical Enterprise Architecture Framework for Agentic AI, designed to help organizations move from experimentation to production at scale.

10:40 – 11:00 AM

Networking Break + Tea/Coffee/Energy Drinks

11:00 – 11:45 PM

Mitchell Swan
Principal Agentic AI, Simplyai

Agentic AI in Action: Real-World Case Studies

Present case studies from various industries demonstrating the successful implementation of agentic AI. This session would showcase how businesses have achieved significant improvements in efficiency, decision-making, and customer experience through autonomous AI agents.

11:45 – 12:15 PM

Andrew Cantos
AI & Technology Leader, NBN

Compounding Intelligence: Four Levers of Agentic Autonomy

A research team’s honest read on the frontier trends shaping agentic AI, organised around four levers driving the shift to genuine agent autonomy.

12:15 – 01:00 PM

Lunch Break

01:00 – 01:30 PM

Mark Miller
Principle Consultant, Trusenta

Talk : AI Governance Accelerating AI Adoption

Building trust, compliance, and responsible frameworks that turn AI governance into a catalyst, not a barrier-for faster AI adoption

01:30 – 02:30 PM

Subbu Lakshmanan
Platform Architect Lead
LeavePlus
| AI Advisory

Talk : Agentic AI in the Enterprise: Guardrails, Risks & the Architect's Blueprint

As organisations race to deploy AI agents, this session gives enterprise leaders a practical framework to govern, secure, and scale agentic AI responsibly—bridging the gap between deployment and true production trust.

02:30 – 02:50 PM

Networking Break + Tea/Coffee/Energy Drinks

02:50 – 03:20 PM

Quinton Anderson
CEO,Aigentsphere

Talk : Real Agentic Enterprise Readiness - Not just building agents but managing them for long term value

Real agentic enterprise readiness means going beyond building AI agents to governing, scaling, and managing them for sustained long-term value.

03:20 – 04:00 PM

Nina Christian
C0-Founder, Virtually Myself

The Trust Dividend

Why the winners in Agentic AI will be defined by brand, not just tech

04:00 – 04:30 PM

Leonard Ng
Principal,Mantel | AI Digital Innovation

Talk : Who Owns What When Your Agent Fails? A Security Responsibility Framework for Agentic AI

Introduces the Agentic AI Shared responsibility Model, showing how security accountability shifts across deployment tiers and what controls your enterprise acrually owns versus your vendor.

04:30 – 04:45 PM

Archana Akhaury
Founder,CEO | Social Spectrum

Talk : AI For Good

Introduces Social Spectrum and how we are using AI for building a community platform for neurodivergent families.

04:45 – 05:00 PM

Event concludes / Thank you Note

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Event Location

Location & Venue

Join us in the heart of innovation at Melbourne surrounded by top hotels, transit, and culture.

Address

May 22 Conference-1 Convention Centre Pl,
South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia

Address

May 21 Workshop-Stone and Chalk, 121 King St,
Melbourne VIC 3000,, Australia

Phone

Call: +61416893630

Email

aakhaury@gmail.com

Everything You Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Agentic AI 2026?

The Agentic AI 2026 is a premier event gathering leading AI experts, thought leaders, and innovators. It features keynotes, workshops, panels, and networking opportunities focusing on the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.

When and where will the event be held?

The Agentic AI 2026 will take place from 21 May 2026 Workshop at Stone and Chalk Boardroom & 22 May 2026 at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Center. More details about the venue and directions will be provided closer to the event.

How can I register for the event?

You can register for the Agentic AI 2026 through our official website. Simply choose your ticket type and fill out the registration form.

What ticket options are available?

We offer a range of ticket options, including Standard, VIP, Full Access Pass, Student, and Virtual tickets. You can find more details about each ticket type on our [Tickets Page](#).

Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

Tickets are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, please contact our support team for assistance.

Will there be virtual participation?

Yes! For those who can’t attend in person, we offer a **Virtual Ticket**. This provides access to live-streamed sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities online.

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