Tech Verge

Tech Verge is the Mackay Isaac Whitsunday region's platform for innovation that matters, held in Mackay and designed to create smarter businesses and a stronger region. Focused on tech for good, the summit explores how digital tools and AI can unlock time-saving solutions, reduce costs, and drive sustainable growth. Building on the success of the 2025 pilot, Tech Verge 2026 will deliver two days of interactive sessions, workshops, and discussions that provide real value to businesses, educators, and the wider community.

What sets Tech Verge apart is its commitment to regional capacity-building and practical outcomes. The summit goes beyond theory by giving businesses access to tools and knowledge they can apply immediately, while also engaging schools and community groups in the innovation conversation. By bringing SMEs, industry leaders, educators, and government voices together, Tech Verge creates purposeful connections and long-term opportunities for growth across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Set against the backdrop of the Greater Whitsundays, Tech Verge blends world-class learning with the lifestyle advantages of the region — from Mackay's cultural precincts to the Whitsunday Islands and Isaac hinterland. More than a conference, it is a catalyst for collaboration and resilience, inspiring participants to embrace AI, explore new ways of working, and be part of the movement shaping the future of regional Queensland.