From heated exchanges to creative furnace, with digital media maestro Tim Duggan

And the magic word for achieving better outcomes from conflict is…

Successful digital media entrepreneurs know all about managing conflict. But the best, like Tim Duggan, actively harness it. And he’s coming to State of Social ’26 at Optus Stadium on 25 & 26 August to show you how.

Yes, State of Social legend Tim Duggan returns for SOS26!

As if being the brains behind a series of digital media businesses isn’t enough, Tim is a prodigious author and columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Brisbane Times and WA Today.

In his latest book, Clear In Tension, Tim explores how to get better at conflict and have conversations that matter without losing trust, clarity or momentum. The perfect fit for State of Social ’26: Friction!

Tim’s deep dive session: Better Conflict for Better Work.

In fast-moving teams, conflict is everywhere. Most handle it badly, avoiding it, escalating it or dressing it up as something that it’s not.

In his deep dive, Tim will give you a practical framework for navigating tension in creative, digital and leadership environments where relationships and ideas are always on the line. From knowing where conflict is taking place and understanding it better to embracing healthy tension in your work and life, Tim will reveal all, including the magic word for getting better outcomes from heated exchanges.

Tim joins Colenso BBDO’s Rob Campbell, Brandable’s Tess Palmyre, the AFL’s Justin Beavis and Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s Sophie Winter in our world-class lineup. More announcements coming soon…