Want to be a Speaker at AgileAus26? EOIs to speak at AgileAus26 are now open!
We’re inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from people keen to share their stories, ideas, research, and experiences on stage at AgileAus26, taking place over two full days, 19–20 May 2026, at the MCG in Melbourne.
At AgileAus26, we’ll be exploring the theme Building our Intelligent Future – how we can design work and workplaces that harness human creativity, agility, and intelligent tools to make us more productive and better at what we do.
We’re seeking a mix of:
- Stories from the coalface – what you and your team have done, tried, learned, or achieved.
- Must-have topics addressing how best we grapple with the challenges of Seamless Delivery; Change; Value Creation and the Future of Productive Work.
- Fresh ideas and subjects we might not have thought of (or even dreamed of) yet!
- Variety in delivery – talks, play/do sessions, lightning talks or other creative formats.
- Practical takeaways, tools and ideas people can use with their teams right away.
We aim to showcase the breadth and depth of better work in Australia and beyond. Whether you’re new to presenting or a seasoned storyteller, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Speak at AgileAus26
Speaking at AgileAus is a journey of connection, growth, and contribution. It’s a chance to:
- Shine a light on your story and ideas.
- Build your network and connect with peers, collaborators, and future friends.
- Grow your skills – each speaker is paired with a Program Guide, a volunteer who acts as your sounding board and mentor.
- Refine your talk through community “dry runs,” where you’ll receive constructive feedback from experienced reviewers to tweak and refine your talk.
- Make ripples – your story can inspire others long after the Conference ends.
Key Dates
Information Sessions for Submitters
December 2025 – January 2026
Join an info session (optional) to gain feedback on your ideas. See dates below:)
Seeking EOIs
EOIs Open:
Monday 1 December 2025
EOIs Close:
Friday 30 January 2026
Interviews
Early-Mid February 2026
Shortlisted submitters are invited to discuss their ideas further in early-mid Feb.
Notifications
Mid- Late February 2026
Conditional invitations are sent in mid-Feb to successful submitters to be part of AgileAus26.
Be a Speaker
Information Sessions
💡 Curious if your idea has legs?
Join a Be a Speaker information session to learn what’s involved in putting your hand up to present at AgileAus26.
These informal sessions are a great way to connect with members of the AgileAus community, test out your ideas, and receive helpful feedback before submitting your Expression of Interest. You’ll leave with more confidence and a clearer sense of how to craft a standout EOI, no matter how half-baked your initial idea might be.
Online Session #1:
Friday 5 December, 12pm AEDT
Online Session #2:
Monday 15 December, 4pm AEDT
Online Session #3:
Wednesday 21 January, 12.30pm, AEDT
AgileAus26 Challenge Areas
Which challenge will your talk help us tackle? We’re looking for talks that chip away at the challenges organisations face.
When submitting to speak at AgileAus26, you’ll be asked to select the Challenge Area your talk addresses. These challenge areas are designed to guide you in positioning your topic and help frame your session.
We are seeking talks that provide attendees with tools, research, evidence, or practical experience they can use to improve their own work.
Challenge Areas also help us organise submissions into meaningful groups, making it easier for chairs and reviewers to shortlist talks.
Achieve Smarter Delivery
- Tools for faster, responsible delivery
- DevOps & CI/CD: creating fast, safe, predictable flow
- Agile engineering: building technical excellence that lasts
Lead Through Change & Complexity
- Leadership, people and culture – influencing up, across, and down
- Embedding and scaling Organisational Agility – teams working with teams
- People-centricity: supporting agility through employee well-being
Accelerate Value Creation for the Customer
- Product innovation & discovery
- Setting strategic direction: aligning work to outcomes
- Optimising value streams
- Maximising value: real-time data, tools, measurement & customer insights
Embrace the Future of Productive Work
- Better work by design
- AI and the next productivity leap
- Optimising processes for speed & simplicity
Meeting these challenges will help us build our intelligent future.
