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28th - 29th May, 2026 

- Château Élan, Hunter Valley -
 Executive retreats is an iTnews event series designed to provide senior technology executives from end user organisations with the space to connect, reflect and share insights with their peers in an environment removed from daily pressures. Each retreat focuses on technology and business leadership, with restorative experiences that support personal and professional resilience.  
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As AI adoption accelerates, investment in getting the data foundations right has never been more important. Technology executives are being tasked with driving greater efficiencies with AI, managing the exploding data landscape and are under greater scrutiny from both boards and regulators to ensure good governance and responsible use.
 
This Data & AI retreat will bring together a curated group of at least 24 senior technology, data and AI leaders together for an overnight stay in the Hunter Valley. The fast paced, evolving technology landscape has created a set of unique pressures for data and AI leaders, and this executive retreat is an opportunity for those leaders to come together to reflect, share and learn in a peer to peer environment. 
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 iTnews Executive Retreat - Data & AI Edition

• Explore how AI and advanced data capabilities are reshaping technology leadership

• Share real-world approaches to scaling AI responsibly across the enterprise

• Discuss data strategy, governance and trust in an AI-driven environment

• Foster trusted peer-to-peer connections that extend beyond the retreat

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What you can look forward to
 

Alongside the retreat sessions, attendees can enjoy a curated mix of experiences designed for both relaxation and connection. This includes a wine and cheese tasting showcasing local Hunter Valley produce, the option to play on the golf driving range, and access to the HydroDeck spa for rest and recovery. As the evening unfolds, conversations continue with drinks by the firepit and toasted marshmallows rounding out the experience.

Agenda for Day 1 & Day 2

7:45am Arrival, networking and breakfast
8:30am Welcome address by Digital Nation Australia editor – Athina Mallis & commercial editor – Velvet-Belle Templeman
8:45am Panel 1 – Impact of digital on Marketing/CX + audience Q&A
9:15am Panel 2 – Impact of digital on HR/EX + audience Q&A
9:45am Panel 3 – Impact of digital on Finance + audience Q&A
10:15am Closing remarks & networking
10:30am Finish

 

  • 09:30am
    Coaches depart Sydney CBD, arriving at the Hunter Valley's Château Élan at midday.
  • 12:30 - 2:30pm
    VIP lunch. Delegates will enjoy a gourmet lunch as part of a facilitated session featuring one hour of content focused on leadership and the evolution of modern data and AI teams. 
  • Afternoon
    Delegates can choose between a golf driving range or a two-hour exclusive rest and relaxation session on the Hydro Deck. 
  • 6:00 - 7:00pm
    Networking pre-dinner wine and cheese tasting, showcasing the region’s renowned vintages and artisan produce. This session can also be used for 1:1 meetings with delegates.  
  • 7:00 - 9:00pm
    Evening dining experience prepared by Château Élan’s executive chef, paired with Hunter Valley wines and featuring a further hour of content woven through the meal.
  • 9:00 - 11:00pm
    Post-dinner networking by the fire pits, complete with blankets, mulled wine and roasted marshmallows – a relaxed close to the day’s program. 
  • 08:00 - 9:30am
    Plated breakfast and morning reflections, giving participants the opportunity to consolidate learnings and conversations from the retreat. 
  • 10:00am
    Coaches depart Château Élan, arriving back in Sydney by 12:00pm.

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Please note: attendance is not guaranteed due to limited available seats.