SHAPE THE AGENDA
We’re inviting you – and the whole Progress community – to share with us your boldest, most exciting ideas for Progress 2026.
Global thinkers. Local legends. Unsung movement heroes. We want all your ideas.
Your insights help set the program priorities, build standout workshops, and connect us with the right people to lead them.
Whether it’s someone you’ve always wanted to hear from, or someone in your own network doing extraordinary things, now’s the time to pitch.
Who do you want to see on stage at Progress? Whether it’s someone you’ve always wanted to hear from, or someone in your own network doing extraordinary things, now’s the moment to let us know. We’re looking for:
Bold keynote speakers whose insights shape the future of our movements
Campaigners who’ve won big fights and have lessons to share
Experts who can help put this moment in context
Creatives who can bring new energy and expertise into our movements.
COMING SOON: Pitch a session. We’ll also be accepting submissions of panels, workshops and creative session ideas for the Progress 2026 agenda. We’re looking for:
Inspiring case studies on how social movements and civil society have won big change (in Australia and around the world)
Trainings that help new activists grow into successful change-makers, campaigners, organisers, storytellers, policy officers, communications leads and fundraisers
Practical ideas and facilitated workshops on how we’ll work together as a movement to win both progressive policies and broader systems-change
Insights on how we can maintain and build a healthy, inclusive and sustainable movements that centre those closest to injustice
Content focusing on the intersection of racial justice, gender, class, disability justice and environmental justice/climate change
Advanced trainings that focus on cutting-edge tools and techniques
Check out our submission guide (coming soon) for more detail on what makes a great Progress session (and what we’re looking for in proposals).
