Creating Sovereign Capability: Why Australia Must Lead, Not Inherit, AI.
The Pearcey Oration, recognised as "the most significant technology oration in the nation", offers deep expert insights into the impact of emerging technologies on the future of Australia. This national thought leadership event connects influential people from across industry, academia, government and society.
The 2026 Pearcey Oration will be delivered by Aidan Tudehope to explore the issues of sovereign AI capability, capacity, and self-reliance. Aidan co-founded Macquarie Technology Group with his brother, David, and has served on the company's board since 16 July 1992, a tenure of more than three decades that few people in the Australian technology sector can match.
The Pearcey Oration Gala includes the presentation of the 2026 Victorian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award at a sit-down dinner.
The Victorian Pearcey Entrepreneur Award is presented each year to a mid-career individual or team recognised for taking an entrepreneurial risk, making a difference and being an inspiration to others in the development and/or application of information and communications technologies.
Australian technology pioneer, co-founder and COO, Macquarie Technology, Managing Director of its Hosting Group and 2023 Pearcey Medal recipient
Aidan Tudehope co-founded the Macquarie Technology Group with his brother David, and has served on its board since 16 July 1992, a tenure of more than three decades that few people in Australian technology can match. Aidan heads the Government business unit, where Macquarie's Secure Government Cloud and Cyber Security offerings have set the benchmark for protecting the nation's most sensitive data.
