Who Should Submit

We welcome proposals from:

• Windows automation/WinOps engineers
• DevOps and platform engineers
• System administrators and IT professionals
• Open-source contributors and tool maintainers
• Architects and technical leaders
• Community educators and advocates

First-time speakers are encouraged to submit, and mentoring will be available.

Session Formats

Please indicate the format that best fits your proposal:

• Standard Talk: 45 minutes
• Deep Dive: 90 minutes
• Panel Discussion: 45 minutes

Suggested Topics (Not Limited To)

1. Chocolatey & Windows Automation

• Managing Windows environments with Chocolatey (Open Source & Business)
• Application packaging strategies at scale
• Internal repositories and secured package workflows
• Advanced Chocolatey features and automation patterns

2. DevOps & Tooling Integrations

• Chocolatey with CI/CD pipelines
• PowerShell, DSC, and GitOps workflows
• Integrations with tools like Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Intune, SCCM, etc.

3. Security, Compliance & Operations

• Secure automation and supply-chain considerations
• Compliance and auditing automation
• Zero-touch provisioning and endpoint consistency

4. Cloud, Hybrid & Modern Windows

• Chocolatey in Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments
• Containers and virtualization on Windows
• Managing remote and distributed teams

5. Case Studies & Lessons Learned

• Real-world success stories (and failures)
• Scaling automation across teams and organizations
• Metrics, performance, and operational maturity

What to Include in Your Proposal

Please include the following in your submission:

• Session Title
• Abstract (150–250 words)
• Audience Level (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
• Session Format
• Speaker Bio (50–100 words)
• Outline (key points, demos, or exercises)
• Key Takeaways (what attendees will learn)