Progress is Australia’s biggest and boldest social change conference — 2,000 leading activists, thinkers and change-makers coming together in Naarm (Melbourne) and online.
Progress brings together the country’s boldest change-makers, organisers and campaigners to have big conversations, share skills, and reimagine what’s possible. There will be 60+ sessions (from big plenary sessions to intimate workshops), 100+ speakers, two excellent evening parties, and much more!
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.
KEY NOTES — 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.
TRAINING AND 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.
KEY DATES
24 March — 9:00AM to 5:00PM AEDT
25 March — 9:00AM to 5:00PM AEDT