Victoria's Business Briefing | 15 October 2026

In this week’s Victoria’s Business Briefing, Chief Executive Sally covers: • An update on recent flooding disruptions at the Lonsdale Street office and thanks the team for their resilience and commitment to ensuring minimal impact on members • Insights from a recent executive visit to Microsoft, including learnings on artificial intelligence and cybercrime, as well as discussions with chambers of commerce across Seattle and Bellevue about how they are leveraging AI to better serve members • Strong member engagement through recent events, including a successful VBAD event at Luna Park, and a preview of the busy events calendar ahead • Upcoming member events, including the AFLW Grand Final Lunch and the Women in Business Lunch later this year • A reminder that the Victorian State Election is fast approaching, and an invitation to attend the Victoria Votes election event on 27 October, featuring both the Premier of Victoria and the Leader of the Opposition alongside members of the business community • An encouragement for members to secure their tickets and be part of this important discussion on Victoria’s future and the issues that matter most to business