[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#ffffff” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#000000″ background_image=”https:\/\/digitalsovereigntyforum.com.au\/2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/dsf-2026-black-gold-hexagonal-background-2000x926px.jpg” background_pattern_repeat_origin=”center” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”asymmetric2″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#EFBF04″ header_font_size=”50px” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” header_font_size_tablet=”40px” header_font_size_phone=”30px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600||on|||||” text_text_color=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Monday 7 December 2026
\nAerial \u2013 Level 7, UTS Building 10, 235 Jones St, Ultimo[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Building the capability, resilience and confidence to choose our digital futures. <\/p>\n
From Reactive to Resilient \u2013 how might we protect, extend and promote our national interest, public wellbeing, security and infrastructure, while retaining the ability to make informed choices about our digital futures.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]It\u2019s time to gather and shape our digital future deliberately \u2013 strengthening our national capability while helping governments, businesses and communities understand the choices, risks and opportunities ahead. <\/p>\n
Digital capability will increasingly determine Australia\u2019s productivity, prosperity, security and ability to shape its own future. <\/p>\n
We want to unleash the magic that happens when the right mix of people \u200bare in the same place at the same time. It will be a day of serendipitous connections and cross-fertilisation of clever, passionate people. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” link_font=”||||on|||#E09900|” link_text_color=”#000000″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
The 2026 Resilient by Design – Australia’s Digital Sovereignty Forum<\/strong> is structured around four themes, adapted from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre Digital Sovereignty Toolkit<\/a>:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#EFBF04″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Governance<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n the policy and legal foundations that hold everything together<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#EFBF04″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Infrastructure[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]the data, software and systems Australia relies on[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#EFBF04″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Markets[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]the products, platforms and vendors shaping our choices[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|||15px|false|false” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#EFBF04″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Skills[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]the people and capability needed to hold all of this together[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” link_font=”||||on|||#E09900|” link_text_color=”#000000″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n These layers cut across the six priorities the Tech Policy Design Institute<\/a> has identified as central to Australia’s AI and digital future \u2013 People & Planet, Productivity, Trusted Information and Institutions, Regulatory Courage, National Capability, and Global Governance.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|on||||||” text_text_color=”#E09900″ text_letter_spacing=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Where can Australia play, and what can we build?[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section 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image_icon_custom_margin=”0px||0px||true|false” image_icon_custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/fintech-ai\/” link_option_url_new_window=”on” border_width_all_image=”2px” border_color_all_image=”#EFBF04″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” border_color_all_image__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” border_color_all_image__hover=”#000000″ child_filter_opacity__hover_enabled=”on|hover” child_filter_opacity__hover=”90%” filter_opacity__hover_enabled=”on|desktop”]<\/p>\n Founder & CEO, Cognitivo<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”|600|||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Contributors are involved from giving provocations to program guidance, input and support anywhichway.<\/em> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_stops=”#feeeb1 0%|#ffffff 100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The 2026 Resilient by Design – Australia’s Digital Sovereignty Forum<\/strong> is a chance to recognise what’s already working, provoke what’s possible next, and decide, together, what we’re building toward.<\/p>\n We want to come together with curiosity and leave with a shared agenda of what we can do to accelerate our resilience at the level of organisations, sectors and the nation in the digital age.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/digitalsovereigntyforum.com.au\/2026\/why-attend\/” button_text=”Find out more” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]What does it take to get from ‘we’re not ready’ to ‘we’re ready’ \u2014 and who can best help signpost and scaffold?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]What would it look like for Australians to have a real say in how digital technology gets used?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]If no country can be fully self-sufficient, is sovereignty about independence or about who you choose to depend on (and how you choose)?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]If sovereignty means trusting the operator, not just the geography \u2014 who do we actually trust, and why?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]If we had the sovereign compute and cloud capability we wanted in five years, what would Australian AI companies be able to do that they can’t today?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]What can a sovereignty framework built on First Nations principles teach us about doing this well?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]What capabilities does an organisation need to remain resilient, adaptable and in control in an increasingly interconnected digital world?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]What would it look like for government to use its own purchasing power to build digital capability in our nation’s interest?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||10px||false|false” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}”]Imagine it’s 2031. Australia is recognised as the Asia-Pacific leader in trusted AI and digital capability. What happened in the previous five years? What strengths did we build on, and what choices made the difference?[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#000000″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” module_id=”get-involved” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_pattern_style=”on” background_pattern_style=”honeycomb” background_pattern_color=”rgba(254,238,177,0.2)” background_pattern_repeat_origin=”center” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”asymmetric2″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_divider content_text=”Stage one \u2013 by invitation.” items_alignment=”left” hide_first_element=”on” first_decoration_line_color=”#EFBF04″ content_padding=”10px|10px|10px|0px|false|false” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dipi_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We are keen to hear from those that are already contributing to our digital sovereignty, or with real ideas on how Australia builds its capability and ambition. You might be keen to share, provide support or sponsorship, help shape the program, and contribute to the outcomes.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/forms.gle\/ToZmCEoHdXtcWmDVA” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Register your interest” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_divider content_text=”Stage two \u2013 open to all.” items_alignment=”left” hide_first_element=”on” first_decoration_line_color=”#EFBF04″ content_padding=”10px|10px|10px|0px|false|false” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dipi_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Curious how Australia builds digital sovereign capability \u2013 the opportunities and the risks? Would like to know more about the Forum? Leave your email and we’ll let you know when public registration opens.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_signup provider=”hubspot” hubspot_list=”Digital Sovereignty Forum Sign-up Opt-in Form|80″ layout=”top_bottom” first_name_fullwidth=”off” last_name_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_fields=”on” success_message=”Thank you for signing up the Digital Sovereignty Forum mailing list” use_spam_service=”on” recaptcha_list=”Default|Default-0″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” form_field_background_color=”rgba(254,238,177,0.25)” form_field_text_color=”#000000″ form_field_focus_background_color=”#FFFFFF” form_field_focus_text_color=”#000000″ result_message_text_color=”#000000″ background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”0px|0px||0px|false|true” border_radii_fields=”on|0px|0px|0px|0px” border_width_all_fields=”1px” border_color_all_fields=”#FEEEB1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off|desktop” button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_text_color__hover=”#E09900″ button_border_color__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” button_border_color__hover=”#EFBF04″][et_pb_signup_custom_field field_id=”company” field_title=”Company Name” field_type=”input” required_mark=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” predefined_field=”company”][\/et_pb_signup_custom_field][\/et_pb_signup][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ next_background_color=”#FEEEB1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_id=”get-involved” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_pattern_style=”on” background_pattern_style=”honeycomb” background_pattern_color=”rgba(254,238,177,0.25)” background_pattern_repeat_origin=”center” custom_padding=”||100px||false|false” bottom_divider_style=”asymmetric2″ bottom_divider_height=”50px” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#FEEEB1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_divider content_text=”Register to attend \u2013 and help build momentum for Australia\u2019s digital future.” items_alignment=”left” hide_first_element=”on” first_decoration_line_color=”#EFBF04″ content_padding=”10px|10px|10px|0px|false|false” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/dipi_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Come ready to share ideas, challenge assumptions, make connections and help work out what organisations and Australia has to do now to have informed autonomy in 2031.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/digitalsovereigntyforum.com.au\/2026\/why-attend#attend” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Register now” disabled_on=”off|off|off” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][dipi_divider content_text=”Want to contribute a provocation?” items_alignment=”left” hide_first_element=”on” first_decoration_line_color=”#EFBF04″ content_padding=”10px|10px|10px|0px|false|false” _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/dipi_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]We\u2019re inviting people with a strong view on what organisations, sectors and Australia needs to do next to put their hat in the ring to share a provocation.<\/p>\n Imagine it’s 2031. 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View contributors here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\nWhy Attend<\/h1>\n
The Questions<\/h1>\n
How to Get Involved<\/h1>\n
How to Get Involved<\/h1>\n