Experience Melbourne’s data centres and AI ecosystem firsthand with exclusive tours of:

SITE TOUR 1: CDC Brooklyn Campus | 11am – 12:30pm
When: Monday 7th September, 11am-12:30pm

Gain rare access to one of Australia’s most secure and tightly controlled data environments with an exclusive tour of the CDC Brooklyn Campus. Supporting critical government and national infrastructure, this facility represents a very different side of the industry – where security, sovereignty and operational integrity are paramount.

This tour gives delegates insight into the standards and environments required for Australia’s most sensitive workloads.

Places are strictly limited – register your interest early. Please note all attendees must be approved in advance by the organisers, and government-issued photo ID will be required for entry on the day.

SITE TOUR 2: Next DC M2 facility | 2pm – 4pm + travel time
When: Monday 7th September, 2pm – 4pm

Step inside one of Australia’s most advanced digital infrastructure facilities with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of NEXTDC’s M2 data centre. See firsthand the scale, security and engineering powering the cloud and AI economy.

Places are strictly limited – register your interest early to join the pre-conference site tour taking place on Monday 7th September. Please be advised, entry is subject to organiser approval, and all approved attendees will be required to bring government-issued ID on the day.

SITE TOUR 3: Natural Velocity AI experience tour | 3pm – 4:30pm
When: Monday 7th September, 3pm-4:30pm

Get a real-world look at how AI is being built, tested and applied with an exclusive tour of Natural Velocity – a hands-on innovation hub at the forefront of emerging technology. As an AI Innovation Centre, it acts as a launchpad for startups, scale-ups and forward-thinking businesses looking to grow and commercialise on the global stage.

More than just a coworking space, Natural Velocity, is a technology company empowering, accelerating and upskilling to catalyse innovation through collaboration, capability, underpinned in ethical AI.

This immersive experience will take delegates through the startup space, podcast studio, robotics lab and The Imaginator, offering a tangible glimpse into how AI is moving from concept to real-world deployment.

Places are limited – register your interest early to secure your spot.

When: Tuesday 8^th September, 2026 | 5pm-7pm

Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)

A true highlight of the event. Continue your discussions of the day and network with speakers, delegates, and sponsors in a more relaxed and informal setting.