What we are hoping to bring back from Team '26 and why I think it's worth attending

[Abhishek bv _Empyra_com]

Atlassian's flagship conference is just around the corner, and it's shaping up to be a great one. Here's a quick rundown of what to expect:

📍 Where: Anaheim Convention Center, California
📅 When: May 5–7, 2026

What's on the agenda?

Keynotes and sessions focused on AI-human collaboration and the future of teamwork

Product demos and deep dives across the Atlassian suite — Jira, Confluence, Rovo, and more

- 1:1 sessions with Atlassian product experts

- Networking, Braindates, and the famous Team Bash

- A special look at the Atlassian Williams F1 Team partnership

Speaker highlights include:

• Mike Cannon-Brookes, CEO & Co-Founder of Atlassian
• Ethan Mollick, AI thought leader and Wharton professor
• Emily Chang, Emmy Award–winning tech journalist
• Alexis Ohanian, Co-Founder of Reddit and founder of Seven Seven Six

Past attendees have shared that the event is genuinely useful, not just for inspiration but for solving real team challenges. It's a great opportunity to connect with the broader Atlassian community in person.

Hotel availability is limited, so if you're planning to go, it's worth sorting out accommodations soon.

Is anyone else from the community planning to attend? Would love to connect there!