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Search Central Live
Sydney Schedule
May 22, 2026
Schedule
Schedule may be updated in accordance to registration profile and other factors. NOTE: Time is shown according to event/ Australian Eastern Standard Time (Sydney timezone)
09:30 - 10:30 Registration and networking 10:30 - 11:00 Welcome and Opening keynote 11:00 - 11:30 How Search Works and where's AI? 11:30 - 12:05 Lightning session A: SEO and AI 12:05 - 13:05 Lunch 13:05 - 13:30 Did you know that? A closeup on Search infrastructure 13:30 - 13:45 Lightning session B: Technical foundations 13:45 - 14:00 Rich results and more 14:00 - 14:20 Lightning session C: Ecommerce 14:20 - 14:30 Break 14:30 - 15:15 Search Console: What's new and 5 things to do now 15:15 - 15:25 Lightning session D1: Knowing your users 15:25 - 15:40 Industry Insights: Australia in Focus 15:40 - 15:50 Lightning session D3: Knowing your users 15:50 - 16:05 Lightning session E: SEO wisdom 16:05 - 16:15 Closing keynote 16:15 - 16:55 Q&A / panel discussion 16:55 - 17:00 Closing 17:00 - 18:00 Happy hour networking (Credit: Google)
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Google Search Central Live Sydney 2026
took place on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Organized directly by the Google Search team, it marked the first time this specific event series was hosted in Sydney, targeting search professionals and SEO practitioners across Australia and New Zealand. Core Focus Areas The conference brought together the local developer and SEO community to bridge the gap with internal Google product teams.
Key tracks and discussions centered around:
AI in Search: Adapting to generative AI search updates, understanding AI-powered ranking factors, and optimizing content for machine learning. Technical SEO: Addressing core indexing hurdles, standardizing technical site architecture, and handling troubleshooting protocols for large-scale web ecosystems. Spam Policies: Aligning web practices with Google's newer guidelines, such as the updated regulations targeting "back button hijacking". Community Case Studies: Featuring 7-minute "lightning talks" from local agency leaders and technical specialists sharing regional web insights. (Google: A.I)
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