Explore the full agenda, visionary speaker line-up, and unique experiences waiting for you at OPEX Week: Business Transformation Summit ANZ, taking place 13–15 October 2025 in Sydney.

Now in its 21st year, this premier event unites 40+ transformation leaders and 150+ senior executives from across Australia and New Zealand to address the region’s most urgent challenges in operational excellence, enterprise reinvention, and digital transformation.

Discover what’s new for 2025, including:

• Powerful keynotes from CEOs, CTOs, and Heads of Transformation
• Expert-led sessions on AI, automation, data, and workforce transformation
• Hands-on workshops, C-level boardrooms, and the all-new Process Demonstration Drive
• Real-world case studies from Coles, Westpac, OFX, Quickstep, HealthDirect and more

Whether you're leading enterprise-wide change or building scalable improvement strategies, the 2025 Event Guide gives you all the information to plan your experience and secure your place at Australia’s top transformation summit.

Download the Sponsorship Prospectus for OPEX Week: Business Transformation Summit ANZ to see how you can get involved, meet and interact with top business transformation leaders in 2025!

We recently spoke with Natalie Gillam, GM of Business Transformation and Technology, Nextt Group, to understand more about leading and executing a business and digital transformation strategy.

Get your copy of the interview to explore:

• Nextt Group’s digital transformation initiatives
• Challenges faced during implementation
• Effective ways to drive continuous improvement
• Key trends and opportunities
  

Did you know that 91% of operations leaders need to make a significant effort to get insights from their data and are struggling to make critical decisions?

ActiveOps surveyed 850+ operations leaders in financial services from around the globe, to discover the obstacles they face with data and understand where they are on their journey with AI.

Get your copy of the new research titled, Ready or not AI is here, to see the latest trends and how your operations team compares.

What's inside

• Uncover the global business priorities in financial services shaping the year ahead
• Explore the role of data within operations and the many challenges having an impact on decision-making
• Find out who is leading the way with AI adoption and which barriers to overcome to glean the benefits of AI
• Gain comprehensive global and regional insights from leaders in seven countries including the US, Canada, the UK, ROI, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.
  

Download the OPEX Week 2024 Post Show Report! Discover the highlights and key takeaways from the OPEX Week: Business Transformation Summit ANZ 2024, the leading event for operational excellence and transformation leaders in Australia and New Zealand.

This comprehensive report showcases top sessions, exclusive insights from C-Suite executives, industry trends, and success stories from the event. Learn how the summit brought together thought leaders, innovative sponsors, and decision-makers to drive business transformation.

Don’t miss your chance to explore what made 2024 a milestone year - download the Post Show Report now!

Business transformation in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) covers a vast array of initiatives, often resulting in remarkable success stories. Yet, this journey is laden with challenges that are essential to the transformation process. Navigating these obstacles, learning from failures, and recovering from setbacks are vital for achieving lasting success.

For ANZ transformation leaders, understanding how peers, both locally and globally, handle these challenges is invaluable. Are they facing similar issues? More importantly, how are they leveraging their strategies to overcome these hurdles and drive meaningful change within their organizations? In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, characterized by digital transformation complexities, resistance to change, and data security concerns, effective leadership relies on collaboration and shared insights.

Our latest data report offers ANZ transformation leaders a unique opportunity to benchmark against global peers. This report, drawn from our Business Transformation portfolio, serves as a catalyst for discussions and relationship-building at our Business Transformation conferences.

Download this report to gain:

• A detailed overview of the top challenges faced by attendees of our Business Transformation events.
• Insights into the investment priorities of Business Transformation attendees for the next 6-12 months.

Leverage these insights to enhance your strategies, benchmark against global leaders, and stay ahead in the transformation journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from your peers and refine your initiatives.

In this exclusive interview, we delve into the innovative operations of Aussie Industries, Australia's leading independently owned skip bin and recycling company.

The Co-Chief Operating Officer provides a comprehensive overview of the company’s role in delivering top-notch environmental and waste management solutions.

Highlighting the integration of GEN AI and data sources like Google Maps, the discussion explores how these technologies contribute to operational excellence by optimising route planning, resource allocation, and sustainability efforts.

Additionally, the interview reveals how AI technologies and LLM-generated insights drive efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement in waste stream management, ultimately enhancing both service quality and environmental impact.

Dive into Erin Cullen's expert strategies for driving operational excellence, enhancing efficiency, and scaling operations at Hawke's Brewing Co. Learn how comprehensive process mapping and innovative practices can transform your business. Download Now to Unlock Exclusive Insights and Best Practices!