Speaker Submission Guidelines

We invite speakers, consultants, architects, administrators, developers, and business professionals to submit inspiring and practical sessions that provide innovative insights, real-world experiences, and actionable lessons. Sessions should align with one of our four conference tracks and be relevant to the overall conference theme.

Conference Tracks

Submissions should fit within one of the following four tracks:

• Productivity – Microsoft 365 Copilot, collaboration, communication, modern work, AI adoption, employee experience, and digital workplace transformation.
• Security & Compliance – Microsoft Purview, Identity & Access Management, Zero Trust, governance, risk management, security operations, compliance, and data protection.
• Power Platform – Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, low-code/no-code solutions, process automation, and business innovation.
• Microsoft 365 – Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Viva, administration, governance, migration, and adoption.

Session Requirements

Sessions should be designed for a 45-minute time slot, including time for audience interaction, questions, and discussion.

When submitting your proposal, please include the following information:

• Session Details
• Session title
• Session abstract
• Key takeaways for attendees
• Intended track (Productivity, Security & Compliance, Power Platform, or Microsoft 365)

Audience Information

Please specify:

Who is your target audience? What experience level is the session aimed at?

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Deep Dive

What percentage of the session consists of:

• Live demonstrations
• Customer stories or case studies
• Technical deep dives
• Conceptual or strategic content

Which core topics are covered during the session?

Technical Requirements

Please indicate whether your session has any specific requirements, such as:

• Internet connectivity
• Demo environment
• Additional audio/video requirements
• Special room setup considerations

New Speaker Program

We strongly encourage new speakers to submit a proposal.

For this conference, a new speaker is someone who has not yet presented at a technical conference or large-scale industry event. Presenting at community meetups, user groups, webinars, customer sessions, or internal team events does not affect your eligibility for the New Speaker Program.

Mentorship and Support

Every selected new speaker will be paired with an experienced mentor who will:

• Provide practical speaking tips and presentation coaching
• Help improve session structure and storytelling
• Review slide decks and demos
• Share best practices for audience engagement
• Assist with preparation and confidence building

Our goal is to make your first conference speaking experience both successful and enjoyable.

Commitment

By submitting as a new speaker, you agree to actively participate in the mentoring process and collaborate with your assigned mentor. This includes attending feedback sessions and testing your presentation before the event.

Please note that failure to participate in the mentoring program or to complete the required preparation activities may result in the session being removed from the conference schedule.

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