The inaugural Research & Innovation Stream at the 2026 Global Information Summit will provide a focused forum for innovators, researchers, educators and experts from industry, universities, research institutes and government to present and discuss interdisciplinary strategic and applied research and innovation, together with evidence-based education, practice and capability approaches that respond directly to the Summit’s theme of building the ecosystem, fusing capabilities and developing the profession.

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Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal to present. Submissions are currently under review, with presenters to be notified by Monday 18 May 2026.

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The stream program will be released towards the end of May to allow Summit attendees to plan their participation. Please check back soon. 

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The stream will strengthen the bridge between research, education, policy and professional practice by:

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• Highlighting high quality strategic and applied research addressing real world information challenges, emerging risks and future opportunities.

• Demonstrating how research evidence informs education, professional learning, workforce capability and professional practice across sectors.

• Fostering dialogue between researchers, educators, policymakers and industry, translating insights into practical, policy relevant and operational outcomes.

 

Designed for industry, government and academic audiences, the Stream will showcase strategic and applied research and innovations, and education, capability and practice approaches that are grounded in research evidence.

 

Industry, government and academic researchers and experts will present work that advances understanding or application in areas relevant to the Summit's theme and topics of interest including, but not limited to:​​​​​

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• Information governance, stewardship and assurance

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• ​Data, digital and information capability development

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• Trust, integrity and ethics in information use

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• Emerging technologies and AI

 

• Information risk, resilience and security

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• Workforce development, capability building and professional practice

 

• Information-enabled decision making and public value

 

• Cross sector and interdisciplinary research​

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