The world’s leading AI Accelerator
Sydney and Melbourne 2026
Presented by Affinda
Strictly limited to 20-40 executives per event
Sold out in 2025, Our Executive Immersions offer 2 days of highly practical AI workshops to empower senior executives with the capability and confidence to supercharge existing workflows, reimagine new opportunities and lead.
> High energy, highly practical workshops, demos and 1:1 consults
> Intimate networking dinner & fireside Q+A with Dawid Naude
> 5 star accommodation, meals & facilities
Dawid Naude
Chief AI Officer, Affinda
Dawid Naude is a trailblazer in business, disruption, and innovation, shaping the future by translating AI’s potential into real world impact. Committed to making AI exciting, accessible, and impossible to ignore, he helps organisations to make every employee more productive, reimagine what’s possible, and achieve breakthrough innovation.
With a dynamic CV spanning consulting and leadership roles across digital, technology and innovation, Dawid is the proud Founder & CEO of Pathfindr (now part of Affinda Group). Named one of AFR BOSS’ Most Innovative Companies in its founding year and one of the fastest growing AI Accelerator in Australia.
An advisor to Government and industry bodies across APAC, Dawid is one of the region’s foremost AI innovators, educators, and implementers. With an infectious energy and a gift for making the complex feel simple, his keynotes have built a reputation for exciting audiences into action.
Your On-site Team
Since the AI boom, we have partnered with some of the most recognisable brands, government bodies, NFPs, SMBs and industry associations, all with one goal: to make AI work across their entire business.
With our acclaimed team comprises seasoned AI facilitators, educators, adoption and enablement partners through to AI explorers and engineers.
An Official Services Partner to OpenAI for Australia & New Zealand, and awarded an AFR Most Innovative Company for 2024 & 2025, is now the world's leading AI Accelerator for business.
Who should attend and why?
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Limited to only C/E Suite Senior executives, directors and business unit leaders ready to drive growth, innovation, and transformation through AI.
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Practical capabilities that put you in the top 1% of global AI users.
Confidence using tools like Copilot, Claude and ChatGPT in your daily work.
A personal framework for using AI as a thought partner, not just a task-slayer.
Real-world use cases of AI-led disruption across sectors.
Tools to reimagine new revenue, service and CX opportunities.
A practical grasp of AI risk, governance and implementation.
Insights into how you can redesign work with people and operate differently to maximise AI value
Executive Immersion Alumni
About Affinda
Affinda is an AI company. Through intelligent AI products, programs and platforms, Affinda focuses on where the work gets done: helping to enable your people, redesign your workflows, and completely reimagine new opportunities for growth.
Everything Affinda builds and ships gets measured. Everything Affinda builds and ships has impact.
Our Partner
ENDURE exists to move people and brands.
For more than 20 years, we have connected people, transformed brands and inspired leaders through experiences. With a deep understanding of brands, ENDURE deliver premium events worldwide that leave a lasting impression.
Contact
E: affinda@executiveimmersions.com
P: +61 3 9088 8026
FAQ
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Purchases are limited to Senior executives, CEOs, C-suite teams, and business unit leaders ready to drive growth, innovation, and transformation. Should you not fall within these categories we will contact you to arrange an alternative immersion or refund.
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Typically between 30 - 40 participants, ensuring a highly curated, high-impact experience.
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No — the dates for the workshop are set. We will be releasing more in 2026, please let us know if you have any requests.
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This event is exclusively designed for senior executives and their teams. As an intimate series, we cap tickets at 5 people per company. Should you be interested in a dedicated company workshop, please contact Endure.
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The executive workshops are in demand and book up fast. We recommend booking asap to secure your place.
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Yes you will receive an invoice after you complete your purchase.
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If you need to cancel your ticket, a full refund or credit for future workshop is available if the cancellation is made within 10 days of purchase. Unfortunately, cancellations made after this period or non-attendance are not eligible for refunds or credit. If you book an Immersion within 30 days of the event date, it is non-refundable. Name changes are permitted.
Please contact Endure promptly if you wish to cancel your registration.
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Certainly, please contact Endure and we can extend your accommodation, rates are subject to availability.
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The event agenda on this website is fixed, however if you would like to discuss a customised program for your team or business, please contact Endure to learn more.
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Yes — we offer bespoke Australian or International programs featuring leading-edge innovation hubs, AI pioneers, and emerging industry disruptors. Please contact Endure.
