Progress 2026

Progress is the space our movements gather together to share ideas and grow. 

Come together with over 2,000 organisers, campaigners and changemakers in-person and online to learn, share and collaborate.

Expect electrifying keynotes, practical skillshares and thought-provoking expert panels that expand your thinking and propel systems change.

Join us at Progress 2026 and be part of reimagining what’s possible.

What to Expect

CONNECTIONS

Thousands of changemakers, dedicated networking spaces, two epic parties, and the time and space to build relationships that drive change.

KEYNOTES

Hear from world leading change-makers. Past keynotes include Naomi Klein, Edward Snowden, Winnie Byanyima (Global CEO, Oxfam), and Kumi Naidoo (Secretary General, Amnesty International).

PANELS

From health, human rights and social justice to inequality, climate change, and frontline protest — dive into the big conversations we need to be having.

TRAININGS / WORKSHOPS

Learn cutting-edge strategies to grow your movement’s impact, with practical tools you can use right away. Plus exclusive side workshops with international guests.

For more information including speaker announcements, check out the Progress website.

Accessibility

In-person components of Progress 2026 will take place at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - see our access key here, including information on:

• Auslan interpretation and live captioning

• Physical access to venues (inc wheelchair access)

• How we are making presentation materials accessible

• Actions for everyone to make sessions inclusive and accessible

• Companion cards

We will also publish a seperate access guide for online participants closer to the event with details about navigating the online platform.

If you have any questions about how we are working to make Progress 2026 accessible, or if there’s anything else you’d like to know, please reach out to info@australianprogress.org.au.