Naarm | Melbourne | Online | 24—25 March

PROGRESS 2026

Build the future, together.

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Progress is the space our movements gather. 

Progress 2026 brings together leaders, organisers and changemakers from across Australia to share ideas, build skills and strengthen movements.


Melbourne Convention Centre (MCEC) & online

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Whether you work in advocacy, community organising, digital, policy or creative storytelling, Progress gives you practical skills you can use immediately.


CONNECTIONS

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

KEY NOTES

Hear from world leading advocates - including international guests from the UK, USA, Kenya, Fiji, Germany and more.

BREAKOUTS

Attend sessions on:

  • Strategic organising

  • Digital campaigning

  • Messaging and narrative building

  • Building solidarity and justice

  • Creativity and culture

  • Power building and leadership

WHY IT MATTERS:

Movements win because we work together.

Change happens when people connect across issues, share strategies and build collective courage.
Progress is where those connections begin, and where they grow into powerful campaigns.

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  • NGO and charity staff

  • Community organisers

  • Digital campaigners

  • Researchers and academics

  • Students and emerging leaders

  • Philanthropists

WHO ATTENDS

  • Environmental advocates

  • Artists and cultural workers

  • Union organisers

  • First Nations leaders

  • People new to activism who want to make a difference

SPEAKING AT PROGRESS…

Global thinkers. Local legends. Unsung movement heroes. They’ll all be at Progress.

Professor Jackie Huggins
MEET THE SPEAKERS

Additional speaker announcements coming weekly.

  • “The opportunity for hundreds of people across the NGO and social movement sector to gather together is not only unique, but necessary - which makes it powerful and emboldening.”

    - Past attendee

  • “ I felt like I was floating on a cloud of inspiration!”

    - Past attendee

  • “The tone and energy of the event was terrific. Was a great reminder of why we're dedicated to this career choice.”

    - Past attendee

  • “The speakers were phenomenal, I was excited to participate and am telling everyone I know about it.”

    - Past attendee

Join hundreds of people committed to building a more just, sustainable and hopeful Australia.


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