Search Central Live Asia Pacific 2026 Events Announced
Key Points
- Sydney SCL event May 22 with lightning talk applications due April 19
- Shanghai event May 15 for Mandarin-Chinese speakers
- Deep Dive format moving to EMEA region for 2026
Summary
Google has announced the Search Central Live (SCL) event schedule for the Asia Pacific region in 2026, featuring multiple location-specific events and format updates.
Key Points
- Sydney Event (May 22, 2026): Registration open for Australia/New Zealand communities with lightning talk speaker applications due April 19
- Shanghai Event (May 15, 2026): Exclusive Mandarin-Chinese speaking audience event with registration opening soon
- India Events: Two potential events planned for Q4 2026, local attendees advised to wait for these rather than applying elsewhere
- Deep Dive Format: Moving from APAC to EMEA region for 2026 due to successful Bangkok 2025 pilot
- Lightning Talks: 7-minute presentations seeking SEO case studies and technical implementations
- Regional Rotation: Locations will rotate yearly to serve different APAC communities