Pearcey Oration and Victorian Entrepreneur Award Gala

The Pearcey Oration, recognised as the most significant technology oration in the nation, offers deep expert insights into the impact of emerging technologies on the future of Australia. This national thought leadership event connects influential people from across industry, academia, government and society.

The 2026 Pearcey Oration, delivered by Aidan Tudehope, will explore the issues of sovereign AI capability, capacity and self-reliance. Aidan co-founded Macquarie Technology Group and has served on the company's board since 1992, a tenure that few people in the Australian technology sector can match.

The Pearcey Oration Gala Dinner includes the presentation of the 2026 Victorian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award, presented each year to a mid-career individual or team recognised for taking an entrepreneurial risk, making a difference and inspiring others in the development and/or application of information and communications technologies.