{"id":8202,"date":"2026-01-06T15:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anakage.com\/blog\/?p=8202"},"modified":"2026-01-06T15:06:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T09:36:33","slug":"call-for-speakers-automate-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anakage.com\/blog\/call-for-speakers-automate-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Speakers: Automate 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"511\"><strong data-start=\"457\" data-end=\"509\">Be Part of the Inaugural Anakage User Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"644\">Every great conference starts with a community\u2014and <strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"581\">Automate 2026<\/strong>, the inaugural <strong data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"624\">Anakage User Conference<\/strong>, is no exception.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"702\">This year, the conference will feature <strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"699\">many tracks including<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"953\">\n<li data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"811\">\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"811\"><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"725\">Community Track<\/strong> \u2013 showcasing broader automation insights, trends, and experiences from the industry<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"953\">\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"953\"><strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"836\">Anakage User Track<\/strong> \u2013 designed exclusively for <strong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"881\">Anakage users<\/strong> to share real-world use cases, practical lessons, and success stories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1285\">We are now opening the <strong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1026\">Call for Speakers for the Anakage User Track<\/strong> and inviting <strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1085\">clients, partners, and past collaborators<\/strong> to share their expertise. If you\u2019ve implemented, scaled, or optimized automation with Anakage, this is your chance to <strong data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1282\">inspire fellow users and help shape the first-ever Anakage User Conference<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1290\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1331\">Why Speak at the Anakage User Track?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1438\">As part of the inaugural conference, speaking in the <strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1408\">Anakage User Track<\/strong> is a unique opportunity to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<li data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1518\">\n<p data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1518\">Share <strong data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1482\">practical, real-world insights<\/strong> from your experience with Anakage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1598\">\n<p data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1598\">Influence the <strong data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1559\">direction and vision<\/strong> of our first user-focused conference<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1693\">\n<p data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1693\">Help other organizations learn <strong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1663\">what works\u2014and what doesn\u2019t<\/strong>\u2014in automation using Anakage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1755\">\n<p data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1755\">Become a <strong data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1723\">founding voice<\/strong> in the Anakage user community<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1904\">Your session can go beyond theory. We want <strong data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"1864\">actionable guidance, honest lessons, and practical takeaways<\/strong> that attendees can immediately apply.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1909\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1932\">Topics of Interest<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"2042\">We welcome sessions that focus on <strong data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"2030\">real outcomes and experience-driven insights using Anakage<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2087\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2087\">Automation use cases and best practices<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2137\">\n<p data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2137\">Scaling workflows across teams or geographies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2178\">\n<p data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2178\">Human-centric adoption of automation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2226\">\n<p data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2226\">Lessons learned from successes and failures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2278\">\n<p data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2278\">Security, compliance, and governance challenges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2344\">\n<p data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2344\">Integration strategies, architecture patterns, and trade-offs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2383\">\n<p data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2383\">Measuring ROI and long-term impact<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2498\">Formats can include <strong data-start=\"2405\" data-end=\"2443\">talks, panels, workshops, or demos<\/strong>\u2014as long as attendees leave with actionable insights.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2503\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2505\" data-end=\"2525\">Who Should Submit<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2557\">We encourage proposals from:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<li data-start=\"2559\" data-end=\"2598\">\n<p data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2598\">Existing and past <strong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2596\">Anakage users<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2660\">\n<p data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2660\"><strong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2636\">Partners and solution providers<\/strong> who work with Anakage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2722\">\n<p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2722\">Practitioners leading automation initiatives with Anakage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2723\" data-end=\"2771\">\n<p data-start=\"2725\" data-end=\"2771\">Architects, IT leaders, and operations teams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2772\" data-end=\"2823\">\n<p data-start=\"2774\" data-end=\"2823\">First-time speakers with meaningful experiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2930\">If you\u2019ve solved a real problem\u2014or learned something worth sharing\u2014you should submit your session idea.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2935\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"2967\">How to Submit Your Proposal<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2969\" data-end=\"3036\">You can submit your session idea in either of the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3195\">\n<li data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3109\">\n<p data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3109\"><strong data-start=\"3040\" data-end=\"3062\">Online submission:<\/strong> via the Automate 2026 Call for Speakers page <a href=\"https:\/\/automate2026.anakage.com\/callforspeakers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/automate2026.anakage.com\/callforspeakers.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3195\">\n<p data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3195\"><strong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3133\">Email submission:<\/strong> send your proposal directly to <strong data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3193\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3191\">automate2026@anakage.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3214\">Please include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<li data-start=\"3216\" data-end=\"3255\">\n<p data-start=\"3218\" data-end=\"3255\">Session title and brief description<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3287\">\n<p data-start=\"3258\" data-end=\"3287\">Key takeaways for attendees<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3288\" data-end=\"3329\">\n<p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3329\">Speaker bio (and co-speakers, if any)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3358\">Preferred session format<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3439\">Proposals are evaluated based on <strong data-start=\"3393\" data-end=\"3436\">clarity, relevance, and practical value<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3441\" data-end=\"3444\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3479\">Speaker Recognition &amp; Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3514\">Selected speakers will receive:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3753\">\n<li data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3557\">\n<p data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3557\">Complimentary access to Automate 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3609\">\n<p data-start=\"3560\" data-end=\"3609\">Visibility across Automate and Anakage channels<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3610\" data-end=\"3670\">\n<p data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3670\">Networking opportunities with peers and industry leaders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3753\">\n<p data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3753\">Recognition as a <strong data-start=\"3690\" data-end=\"3710\">founding speaker<\/strong> at the inaugural Anakage User Conference<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3755\" data-end=\"3820\">Additional speaker benefits will be shared closer to the event.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3822\" data-end=\"3825\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3871\">Join Us in Shaping the Anakage User Track<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3873\" data-end=\"3998\">Automate 2026 is more than a conference\u2014it\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"3920\" data-end=\"3976\">community of Anakage users driving meaningful change<\/strong> through automation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4169\">We invite you to <strong data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4068\">submit your proposal for the Anakage User Track<\/strong> and help us make the inaugural <strong data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4127\">Anakage User Conference<\/strong> an impactful, unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4240\"><strong data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4238\">\ud83d\udce9 Submit your session idea via email: automate2026@anakage.com or online <a href=\"https:\/\/automate2026.anakage.com\/callforspeakers.html\" target=\"_blank\" 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