2026 Technology Predictions from Industry Leaders
Australian Financial Review
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- Date Published
- 28 Dec 2025
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- 2
- Australian
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- 29 Dec 2025, 04:31 am
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AirTrunk’s Robin Khuda, Atlassian’s Scott Farquhar and Airtree’s Jackie Vullinghs are among those sharing their views on AI, tech trends and red-hot start-ups.
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The article gathers predictions for 2026 from key figures in the technology sector, including insights on AI and emerging tech trends from leaders such as Robin Khuda of AirTrunk, Scott Farquhar of Atlassian, and Jackie Vullinghs of Airtree. While focusing on the future of technology, the piece portrays the Australian tech landscape's potential role in shaping global AI developments and discusses the expected evolution of technology start-ups. Though the article discusses AI, it does not delve deeply into existential or catastrophic AI risks, instead focusing on market trends and predictions for technological capabilities and start-up success.
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Tess Bennett and Amelia McGuireUpdated Dec 29, 2025 – 7.58am, first published at Dec 28, 2025 – 4.00pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginFrom the social media ban to the artificial intelligence revolution, technology dominated the debate last year. We spoke to some of the biggest names in the tech sector to learn what they expect in 2026.What will be the big tech stories to watch in 2026?Loading...SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreSoftwareAIVenture capitalRobin KhudaAtlassianScott FarquharStart-upsFundingOpenAICanvaTess BennettTechnology reporterTess Bennett is a technology reporter with The Australian Financial Review, based in the Brisbane newsroom. She was previously the work & careers reporter. Connect with Tess on Twitter. Email Tess at tess.bennett@afr.comAmelia McGuireBusiness reporterAmelia McGuire covers technology from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the aviation, tourism and gambling reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Connect with Amelia on Twitter. Email Amelia at a.mcguire@afr.com.auFetching latest articlesThe 10 top AFR Magazine reads of 2025The untold story of the most lethal Sydney to Hobart race in 26 years24 new watches to ring out the year (from $170 to $218k)The 5 biggest corporate stuff-ups of 2025James ThomsonLeaders fail because they don’t understand one thing, says this CEOBega CEO reveals his latest health obsession (it’s not only protein)The top Life & Leisure reads of 2025Life & LeisureLook sharp with a retro polo shirt and a limited-edition Tag HeuerThis is the wine young people are drinkingCash cow: WA dairy booms thanks to billionaire Gina Rinehart’s backingMark WembridgeCan you beat our experts’ 21 predictions for 2026?Billionaire Lederer wins battle for control over $270m property fund