Speaker FAQ
What is Team '27?
What is Team '27?
Level up your teamwork at Team ‘27, our biggest event of the year. Across three days, experience the future of teamwork where human insight meets cutting-edge AI. See what your teams can achieve with the Atlassian platform, get a first look at our evolving product roadmap, and explore fresh ideas for how work gets done. Connect with peers, partners, and Atlassian experts, and leave ready to elevate your team’s performance and shape the future of work.
When does Call for Proposals close?
When does Call for Proposals close?
Call for Proposals for Team ’27 closes on November 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT.
What’s the timeline for the Team ’27 Call for Proposals, and when should I expect to hear back?
What’s the timeline for the Team ’27 Call for Proposals, and when should I expect to hear back?
Is my travel and hotel covered if I’m selected to speak at the event?
Is my travel and hotel covered if I’m selected to speak at the event?
If you’re selected to speak, you’ll receive a complimentary full conference pass. However, travel and hotel accommodations are the responsibility of the speaker.
If you are a current Atlassian employee, please refer to internal staffing guidelines.
What are the benefits of becoming a speaker?
What are the benefits of becoming a speaker?
If accepted, you will have the opportunity to deliver your unique story to a wide audience and connect with your peers on a new level. Additionally, all accepted speakers receive a complimentary pass to attend the event and are assigned a dedicated session lead from Atlassian. Your session lead will partner with you throughout the preparation process, offering guidance and feedback to enhance your final presentation. We’ll also be offering virtual sessions with a speaker coach and a robust speaker resource center.
What format will my session be in, if selected?
What format will my session be in, if selected?
During the Call for Proposals, you as the submitter will select which of the proposed formats (breakout, panel, lightning talk) best aligns with your content.
Please note: The session type selected during the submission process serves as a proposed selection, indicating the ideal duration and format for your content. Should your submission be accepted for the event, Atlassian reserves the right to adjust your content to an alternative duration or format that better aligns with the overall event agenda. This ensures optimal scheduling and content delivery for all attendees.
Will Atlassian help me develop my content if selected?
Will Atlassian help me develop my content if selected?
Is the session type I choose in my submission final?
Is the session type I choose in my submission final?
What do I need to submit, and how can I increase my chances of being selected?
What do I need to submit, and how can I increase my chances of being selected?
During submission, you’ll provide your session title, abstract, and speaker details, plus information that helps attendees choose sessions: the Atlassian products/solutions you’ll cover, the intended audience, and the learning level (beginner, intermediate, or advanced). If your session includes a customer speaker, please include their name, title, company, and email so their participation can be reviewed.
To increase your chances, focus on a real customer story with clear, practical takeaways. Strong proposals are specific about the challenge, the solution, and the impact for attendees.
Please note that selection is highly competitive and not guaranteed.
What kind of supporting materials are most helpful?
What kind of supporting materials are most helpful?
The most helpful supporting materials give reviewers a clear sense of your story, speaking style, and the impact for attendees. Strong examples include:
- A 3–5 minute video of you (or your speaker) walking through the proposed talk track
- A clip from a previous speaking engagement
- Additional written context that goes deeper on the customer story or solution
- A published customer story or case study
- A relevant white paper or similar asset
You can upload up to three supporting documents. Please make sure any links or files you share have the correct access permissions so our review team can view them.
I’m not sure if my idea is strong enough. Can you share examples of submissions that meet your expectations?
I’m not sure if my idea is strong enough. Can you share examples of submissions that meet your expectations?
A strong proposal clearly states the problem or opportunity, tells a concrete, customer-focused story, and highlights specific, practical takeaways for attendees. We’ve pulled together examples that show what we’re looking for in successful submissions here. Adding extra resources, like a short Loom video or links to supporting documents, can also strengthen your submission by adding clarity and depth.
Can I promote my service or products?
Can I promote my service or products?
Submissions that are service and product pitches will not be accepted. If you're interested in marketing your solutions, please email sponsorship@atlassian.com.
Will you consider my submission for other Atlassian events if I am not selected to speak at Team ’27?
Will you consider my submission for other Atlassian events if I am not selected to speak at Team ’27?
Absolutely! Every year we receive so many great submissions and are only able to accept a very limited number for the event agenda. We would love the opportunity to showcase the amazing content in our future events, webinars, or blog posts.
If you’re interested in delivering your presentation in another format, or being a part of a future marketing campaign, please be sure to check this box in the submission form.
Can I submit a session on behalf of someone else?
Can I submit a session on behalf of someone else?
Yes, but you will need to have all of the speaker’s information, including their email address, to submit the session. If you are submitting on behalf of a customer, the following criteria must be met:
- The customer must be informed that they are being included in a proposed session for Team ’27.
- The customer must confirm that, if selected, they would be willing to travel, at their own expense, to the event in San Francisco, CA April 20-22, 2027.
- The customer’s name, company, and contact information must be included in the submission to be considered. Any submissions that do not provide this information risk being automatically declined.
Can I submit more than one proposal?
Can I submit more than one proposal?
My company is an Atlassian partner. Can I apply to speak?
My company is an Atlassian partner. Can I apply to speak?
Yes. Both Atlassian partners and customers are welcome to submit speaking proposals.
If you’re an Atlassian partner and want to highlight your partnership with Atlassian, we strongly encourage you to include a customer co‑speaker in your proposal.
If your organization is both an Atlassian partner and an Atlassian customer, or if you’ll be speaking primarily from a customer point of view, please clearly indicate this in your submission so our review team can evaluate it appropriately.
How many speakers can I have for each session format?
How many speakers can I have for each session format?
For Team ’27, speaker limits vary by format to keep sessions focused and engaging:
- Breakouts: 1 Atlassian speaker or 1 non‑Atlassian speaker, with the opportunity to have 1 of each for narrative enhancement
- Panels: 2–3 customer speakers plus 1 Atlassian moderator
- Lightning talks: 1 customer or Atlassian speaker
These limits help ensure a clear story, balanced perspectives and a great experience for attendees.
What is the required availability for speakers, and how is session scheduling handled?
What is the required availability for speakers, and how is session scheduling handled?
Is consenting to the speaker agreement a requirement to speak at Team ’27, and do you accept edits to it?
Is consenting to the speaker agreement a requirement to speak at Team ’27, and do you accept edits to it?
Yes. If selected, all speakers external to Atlassian must consent to the presenter consent form included in the Speaker Resource Center.
If, after reviewing the form, your organization would like to request changes, please work with your dedicated Atlassian partner. All requested changes require approval from Atlassian legal.
Who do I contact if I’m having trouble accessing the speaker portal?
Who do I contact if I’m having trouble accessing the speaker portal?
Ready to submit your session?
Call for Proposals will be open until November 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm PT.
We will start notifying speakers of their submission status in late December 2026.
Looking for support? Make a request through our support form here with any questions.