Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Automate 2026.
What is Automate 2026?
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Automate 2026 is a in-person conference focused on digital workplace operations, end-user automation, and the real-world impact of Generative AI in IT. It brings together practitioners to learn from each other through shared experiences, not vendor-led talks.
Is this an Anakage product or marketing event?
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No. While the event is organized by the Anakage team, Automate 2026 is not a product showcase or sales event. Speaker selection is neutral, sessions are practitioner-led, and vendor-driven talks are intentionally filtered out.
Why is Anakage organizing Automate 2026?
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Anakage is organizing Automate 2026 to learn directly from on-the-ground digital workplace practitioners about how the industry is evolving and what real challenges need to be solved next. We believe the most valuable insights come from practitioners working hands-on with systems, users, and automation every day.
By creating a neutral, community-led forum, Anakage aims to listen, learn, and understand emerging needs, while enabling cross-pollination of ideas across roles and disciplines. The conference is an investment in shared learning and long-term community growth, not product promotion.
Who should attend?
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Automate 2026 is designed for:
- Digital workplace and IT operations practitioners
- Automation and endpoint management professionals
- IT support, DEX, and platform engineers
- Students and early-career professionals interested in the future of IT and AI
Who can submit a proposal to speak?
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Anyone from the digital workplace and IT operations ecosystem can submit a proposal, including practitioners, independent professionals, and students. Speaking is not a paid engagement and selection is based purely on merit.
How are speakers selected?
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All submissions are reviewed by a neutral panel of practitioners from varied fields. Talks are evaluated based on practical relevance, originality, clarity, and alignment with the conference tracks, including Gen AI in the Field.
What topics are you looking for?
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We welcome talks on:
- End-user IT operations and automation
- Digital workplace experiences and challenges
- Real-world Generative AI use cases and experiments
- Lessons learned from failures and successes
- Emerging trends from students and early-career voices
Is there a dedicated student track?
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Yes. Automate 2026 includes a student and emerging voices track, encouraging fresh perspectives on the future of IT, AI, and connected technologies.
What topics can be submitted under the Student Track?
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The Student Track welcomes ideas, explorations, and hands-on projects focused on the future of digital workplaces. Example topics include Generative AI use cases, observability in IoT systems, automation concepts, digital experience improvements, security and privacy challenges, and other emerging technologies. Working demos, prototypes, or proof-of-concepts—even if early-stage—will be given priority, as the focus is on learning through experimentation and original thinking rather than polished products.
Is this a paid speaking opportunity?
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No. Speaking at Automate 2026 is voluntary and community-driven. The goal is knowledge sharing and peer learning, not commercial promotion.
Will there be awards?
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Yes. Select talks will be recognized based on audience engagement and impact, celebrating practical contributions rather than popularity or promotion.
Where and when is the event?
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Automate 2026 will be held in person in Bangalore, India. Exact venue details will be shared closer to the event date.
How can I stay updated?
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You can stay informed by subscribing on the website or following official updates shared by the Automate 2026 team.
