Kingston Reid | Future Workplace Law Summit 2026

In a period of rapid and sustained workplace change, the risks and opportunities for employers have never been more complex.

Kingston Reid’s Future Workplace Law Summit 2026 will explore the legal, regulatory and strategic shifts shaping the future of work in Australia and beyond.

Bringing together leading voices from across the legal, regulatory and business landscape, this year’s Summit will unpack the most pressing workplace challenges facing employers, offering practical insights into key legal developments alongside broader economic and workplace trends, both in Australia and overseas.

2026 Agenda

An exclusive two‑day format, designed for depth and perspective, the Summit is delivered across two distinct but complementary days:

Interactive workshops and cocktail evening

Day 1 is designed for a deep dive discussion, with interactive workshop sessions tackling key workplace challenges.

The afternoon will conclude with an exclusive cocktail evening overlooking the water at Jones Bay, featuring special guest speaker Nick McKenzie, an award-winning investigative journalist from The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and 60 Minutes, who will share insights from the 2024 Gold Walkley-winning investigation, “Building Bad”.

Full conference program

Hosted in the Ballroom at Doltone House Hyde Park, in the centre of Sydney’s CBD, Day 2 shifts to a full conference program, featuring keynote speakers, expert panels and live discussion exploring the broader legal, regulatory and economic forces shaping the future of work.

Guest Speakers

With a fantastic line-up of guest speakers already secured, the 2026 Summit is set to deliver sharp insight, practical guidance and forward-looking perspectives.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Hon Justice Hatcher SC, President of the Fair Work Commission
• Anna Booth, Fair Work Ombudsman
• Michael Kaine, National Secretary, Transport Workers’ Union
• Chris Richardson, Economist
• Steve Sammartino, Futurist

Alongside international legal experts from global employment law alliance Ius Laboris and Kingston Reid’s national team.

*Full two-day agenda and additional speaker announcements coming soon.

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