Summary
CPA SPEED HACK 2026 IS BACK 🚀
After a 5-star rated inaugural event, the CPA Victorian Innovation & Technology Committee, together with our event sponsor La Trobe University, is excited to bring back SPEED HACK 2026 — bigger, faster and more competitive than ever.
Think speed networking meets AI-powered problem-solving in a high-energy innovation showdown.
💡 No Preparation Needed: Just bring a sense of fun, an innovation mindset and your critical thinking skills. We’ll place you into teams, so no need to come with one — just be ready to collaborate, compete and enjoy the experience.
⚔️ Join the Battle: You’ll work alongside fellow CPAs, La Trobe business students and visiting guest students from China to tackle a real-world Community or Innovation Challenge using creativity, teamwork and AI.
🏆 Last year a CPA team took first place — but La Trobe is back and ready for revenge.
🍷 Arrive Early & Network: Join us from 6:00pm at CPA Melbourne Headquarters for drinks, food and networking before the challenge begins. Last year many attendees stayed behind well after the event to network, celebrate and continue the conversations.
🤖 Bring Your AI Game: AI is here to stay. Use AI tools, strategic thinking and teamwork to solve real-world problems under pressure. All devices are welcome and we encourage you to bring a laptop if available.
👀 Limited Team Spots Available: Once team places are filled, additional attendees can still join as spectators and help judge the People’s Choice Award.
🎓 Level Up Your Skills: Walk away with sharper problem-solving abilities, hands-on AI experience, improved pitching skills and valuable new connections. Plus, all attendees receive complimentary access to Innovate to Lead, a self-paced online innovation leadership course.
So what are you waiting for? This is your chance to enjoy a night packed with innovation, networking, competition and fun.
Register NOW and prepare for battle! 🥇
Learning Outcomes:
- Understanding how to apply Technology and innovation thinking to a real-life case study
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Fees
Below is all of the pricing information for the event.
AUD pricing is inclusive of GST.
Member fee: $25.00 AUD
Non-Member fee: $35.00 AUD
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