Event Guide - Digital Workplace Conference 2026 - Melbourne, Australia

Join us in Melbourne for the Digital Workplace Conference 2026 — Australia's premier in-person event for Microsoft 365 professionals, business leaders, power users, and technical roles. Across two packed days at the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, you'll connect with industry leaders, customers, and peers shaping the future of digital work, with deep dives into Microsoft 365, AI, Copilot, SharePoint, governance, and real-world adoption. 

Huge shoutout to event founder and producer Debbie Irelandand the team at Digital Workplace Results (DWR). DWR has delivered 35+ events across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia since 2009 — thank you for the partnership, your passion for community, and the welcoming home you create for this industry every year. Microsoft is proud to sponsor this event and join the incredible community of sponsors supporting it. 

We're grateful for everyone in this community who brings their energy and expertise to make DWC a must-attend highlight on the Australian tech calendar. 

DWC 2026 at a glance 

Theme: One Change. Big Impact — the idea that the right single change, well chosen and well executed, can transform how an organisation works. 

Register: https://www.dwcau.com.au/ 

Follow along: #DWCAU  |  Digital Workplace Conference 

Be part of what's next 

Get ready for what's next and learn what you can put into action today. With Microsoft program managers, Microsoft MVPs, customers, and partners all in one place for two days, you'll choose from sessions and case studies led by the experts who build and implement these tools every day. DWC is sized so that you can actually meet the speakers, ask hard questions, and leave with practical answers. 

By the numbers:

30+ speakers

247+ combined years of digital workplace experience

5 countries represented  •  3 parallel tracks  •  2 days  •  1 community 

Three themes shaping the agenda 

Productivity 

Using the tools you already have to deliver more ROI. Discover what you didn't know was possible, and learn to work smarter, not harder. 

AI and Copilot 

Everything from governance to implementation to adoption. Move from novice to expert and understand the tools, the agents, and the reasons why. 

Customer Journeys 

We learn best by hearing how others did it — the trials, the tribulations, and the lessons you can take back to your own projects. 

Keynote: From AI Hype to Everyday Impact

Conference Opening and Welcome: Debbie Ireland reveals how AI is quietly reshaping our behaviour, our workplaces, and even our children. From rising dependency to hidden cognitive shifts, this talk challenges audiences to rethink what it means to stay human in an AI‑saturated world.

Heather Cook shares a Humans‑First approach to adopting and using AI, building habits that drive confidence, productivity, and meaningful impact at work. Learn how individuals and teams can turn Microsoft 365 Copilot into a practical, trusted part of their daily workflow.
Brett Gilbertson presents a critical look at how AI is reshaping education—and where it falls short. This is a call to prioritize digital skills training focused on human relationships and future needs.

For a list of all sessions and the agenda: Agenda

Building connections 

Building connections at DWC is the heart of the experience. Whether you're swapping notes in the Exhibition Area, comparing prompt strategies between sessions, or sharing a drink at the Thursday networking event, every interaction is a chance to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and expand your network. From first-time attendees to seasoned MVPs, DWC is a welcoming environment where meaningful relationships and lasting collaborations begin. 

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