DEX 2026: Call for Speakers

DEX 2026 is returning to Sydney on 22 October 2026!

Our yearly DEX conferences have led the globe in exploring digital employee experience, from what it means right now to where it’s heading in the future. This is the event that brings together practitioners from intranet and digital workplace teams, internal communications and HR, digital and IT; all with a focus on delivering great outcomes for employees.

It’s now time to gather another great set of speakers from across Australia and around the globe. An international call for speakers is a key part of this, giving practitioners working in every organisation a chance to submit their ideas.

We encourage submissions from across Australia, New Zealand, and internationally.

Call for speakers is now open!

Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this extraordinary conference. The closing date for submissions is March 23 – apply below.

Conference topics

The pace of change within organisations has sharply increased, with technologies such as AI and modern collaboration tools starting to reshape how we work. As professionals in this space, we need to help employees be more informed and productive today, while shaping clear future visions that engage senior leaders.

DEX 2026 is seeking speakers to inspire or inform, from leading-edge thinking to real-world projects and initiatives that have had a positive impact on employee experience.

Key topics will include:

• digital internal comms
• employee-facing AI approaches
• modern intranets
• digital employee experience
• digital workplace strategy or delivery
• award-winning enterprise projects
• digital fitness/digital literacy
• collaboration and social platforms in practice
• making the most of M365
• knowledge or information management

What speakers at DEX 2025 said!

“I took away so much from this event! A full head, heart and notebook. It was an extremely valuable event and great use of my time.” Rachel Miller, All Things IC (UK)

“The buddy process was invaluable. Miranda’s advice helped me to tell my story effectively. She also encouraged me to allow my natural story telling style to come out. Crucially, the system allowed me to be finished well in time… and create a new friend.” Brad Elborough, Department of Education WA

“I was delighted by the variety of the topics, from governance to UX, from implementation to internal comms, everything was there. I also liked the AI keynote.” Robert Thieme, Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany)

“The management of the event was excellent. I felt very valued, appreciated, and supported throughout the conference and activities leading up to the event.” Michael Silverman, formerly Wells Fargo (US)

Further details

• We are expecting to choose up to three international speakers, with the rest coming from across Australia
• Like any good conference,  we’ll provide travel allowances, where appropriate
• Talks will either be 45 minutes or 30 minutes in length
• Both experienced presenters and hands-on practitioners are encouraged to submit talk ideas (we can provide mentoring and support for less experienced presenters).
• All presenters will be paired up with a “Step Two buddy” to help review and refine presentations before the conference, and we will work with all speakers to help them deliver the best possible session.

Submit your talk now!