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DEX 2026 is the only conference in this field in Australia that puts the practitioner at the front and centre.
Whether you’re managing a large complex intranet with zero budget, designing an innovative integrated digital workplace experience, or transforming your internal communications strategy, DEX 2026 will give you access to practitioners who’ve had a positive impact on their organisation’s digital employee experience.
From leading-edge trailblazers who are implementing AI, making a positive difference to your frontline workforce, to user-led approaches to digital literacy. Our speakers have been through the journey, shed the blood sweat and tears, and can share their successes (and failures!).
Learn from your colleagues. Grow your network. Be inspired.
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Aerial UTS Function Centre, Sydney
22 October 2026 in person!
With pre-conference workshops on October 21
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UTS Building 10, Level 7/235 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007
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Directions and Parking
The venue can be quite tricky to find. We recommend you:
- Aim for the corner of Broadway and Jones Street.
- Walk down Jones Street past building 11.
- Make sure you enter Building 10 (entrance is opposite the greenery/park as shown in the map extract above).
- Take the lift up to Level 7.
Other access & transport information:
- Car park entrance is accessed from Thomas St (travelling west), with lift access to level 7.
- Aerial is a 5-minute walk from Central Railway Station.
- The airport is a 30-minute drive (allow for traffic).
- Public buses run regularly to the City from Broadway.
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KEY DETAILS
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10 outstanding sessions
Inspirational sessions sharing actionable insights, with a unique mix of experts and practitioners
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International speakers
We’ll be bringing several international speakers to Australia, giving you the best insights the world has to offer
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Sydney
22 October 2026
One day, one stream so you don’t miss anything
8:45AM-5:00PM
Informal drinks afterwards!
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Deep-dive workshops
Two half-day workshops, on the afternoon of October 21
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Our call for speakers is now open, and we’re seeking practical or inspirational presenters
from across Australia and around the globe. Submissions close on March 23 — apply now to join our great lineup!
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As always, there are no sponsors,
just great presentations and discussions!
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OUR SPEAKERS THIS YEAR
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HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS
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Workshop A: how to review and plan your digital internal communications channels
SOLD OUT!
Do you know how effective your internal communications channels are? Would you like to create a plan for your channels, but feel stuck on where to start? Join Dan for a practical workshop where you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to review your digital internal channels. Using a four-step approach, Dan will guide you through how to scope, assess, listen and report on the effectiveness of your channels. [Learn more]
Facilitated by: Dan Holden, All Things IC (UK)
When: 1:30pm-4:30pm September 17
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Workshop B: make the most of your SharePoint Online intranet
SOLD OUT!
Microsoft 365 offers a range of powerful capabilities that allow organisations to offer a sophisticated user experience without the need for expensive third-party products. But with the rapid pace of change it’s challenging to stay up to date and optimise out of the box components. In this practical workshop we will share our favourite tips and tricks for building on the native capabilities of SharePoint Online. [Learn more]
Facilitated by: Rebecca Rodgers & Rowena Keefe, Step Two
When: 1:30pm-4:30pm September 17
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PROGRAM
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:45-9:00 | Conference kick-off and welcome |
| 9:00-9:45 | Robert Thieme – Boehringer Ingelheim (Germany) INSITE: A digital transformation journey |
| 9:45-10:30 | Rachel Miller – All Things IC (UK) Succeeding as an internal communications team in the current digital environment |
| 10:30-11:00 | Morning tea |
| 11:00-11:35 | Peta Vigor – NEXTDC (Australia) Optimising MS Teams: boosting collaboration with digital skills and custom design |
| 11:35-12:10 | Michael Silverman – formerly Wells Fargo (USA) The ‘business’ of digital governance: powered by people, process, and partnership |
| 12:10-12:40 | Tori Sanderson – Avian (Australia) The death of the user: UX, AI and the employee experience |
| 12:40-13:40 | Lunch |
| 13:40-14:10 | Kash Walker – Rockhampton Regional Council (Australia) Establishing a trusted and reliable home base for employees |
| 14:10-14:40 | Marisa Dellaca – Ashurst (Australia) Doubling down on GenAI at a global law firm |
| 14:40-15:10 | Brad Elborough – Department of Education WA (Australia) From chaos to clarity: the Ikon intranet transformation journey |
| 15:10-15:40 | Afternoon tea |
| 15:40-16:10 | Rachel Jepson – Uniting NSW.ACT (Australia) Breaking through change roadblocks to drive digital adoption |
| 16:10-16:55 | James Robertson – Step Two (Australia) AI approaches for pragmatic intranet teams |
| 16:55-17:00 | Wrapup and close |
| 17:00-19:00 | Informal drinks and networking |
TICKET SALES NOW OPEN!
This event will be fully in-person, and we won’t be recording the sessions.
So we look forward to hanging out with you in Sydney!
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Regular conference ticket
AU$895+gst
5% discount for groups
of 3 or more!
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One-day conference
(member price)
AU$716+gst
Price for Step Two Forum members
(Members: contact Rebecca Rodgers
for your sign-up link)
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Half-day pre-conference workshops
AU$450+gst
Extra activity for conference participants
SOLD OUT!
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One-day conference
(early-bird)
AU$805.50+gst
Early bird price ends July 10
Regular ticket price is $895, save $89!
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Half-day pre-conference workshops
AU$405+gst
Extra activity for conference participants,
early bird price ends July 10!
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AU$680+gst
Price for Step Two Forum members
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REGISTER NOW
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Sign up online, and pay by credit card
or ask for an invoice.
Get a 10% discount for purchases of 3 or more tickets (Forum members excepted)
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JOIN THE FORUM AND SAVE!
Get a year’s worth of learning and connections for NEW Step Two Forum sign-ups (or those who have lapsed for over 18 months):
Get a 20% discount on standard Forum pricing, plus a free ticket to DEX 2022, including session recordings and in-person event.
That’s a $1,100 saving — or more!
Join the Forum and use the code FREECONF
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Highlights from DEX 2025
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Image gallery
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What attendees have said
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Further conference details
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Presentations from previous years
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Networking night (free for attendees!)
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Our conferences are sponsor free!
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Our conferences are sponsor free!
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WE’RE COUNTING DOWN
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