Scenic City Summit will be held at the Chattanooga Convention Center in downtown Chattanooga, TN on June 5th, 2026. This premier technical event brings together developers, automation specialists, and IT professionals of all skill levels for empowering sessions led by community leaders, industry experts, and Microsoft MVPs. Our diverse tracks cover everything from cutting-edge software development practices to PowerShell automation, cloud technologies, data science, and beyond, making this the Southeast's most comprehensive software development and automation conference.
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We're excited to invite passionate and knowledgeable speakers to share their expertise at Scenic City Summit 2026, which will take place June 5th in downtown Chattanooga, TN.
About the Conference
Scenic City Summit is the Southeast's premier technical conference, bringing together developers, automation specialists, and IT professionals of all skill levels. Our attendees are eager to learn from community leaders, industry experts, and Microsoft MVPs shaping the future of software development and automation.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking engaging speakers to deliver across various tracks, including:
45-minute sessions
Why Speak at Scenic City Summit?
Connect with a diverse audience of technical professionals
Share your knowledge and experiences with the Southeast's tech community
Network with fellow speakers and industry experts
Contribute to the growth of the regional tech ecosystem
How to Submit
Please submit your proposal through Sessionize
Session title and description
Key learning objectives for attendees
Technical level (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
Your brief professional bio
Previous speaking experience (if any)
Categories
Creating - Building, designing, and innovating
For those who craft solutions, write code, design experiences, and bring ideas to life. This track covers software development, system architecture, product design, prototyping, maker culture, and the creative process behind technology. Whether you're building apps, designing APIs, or experimenting with emerging tech, share how you create.
Stewarding - Operating, securing, and sustaining systems
For those who keep technology running, secure, and reliable. This track explores infrastructure management, DevOps practices, security operations, site reliability engineering, compliance, and the operational backbone that makes innovation possible. Share how you maintain stability, ensure security, and build resilient systems at scale.
Leading - Guiding teams, shaping strategy, and driving change
For those who lead people, influence direction, and navigate organizational challenges. This track covers engineering leadership, team dynamics, organizational transformation, product strategy, decision-making frameworks, and building healthy tech cultures. Whether you lead formally or informally, share how you create impact through others.
Exploring - Growing skills, sharing knowledge, and evolving practices
For those passionate about continuous learning and teaching others. This track celebrates mentorship, skill development, career growth, learning methodologies, knowledge sharing, and staying current in a fast-changing field. Share your journey, teaching approaches, or insights on how technologists can keep growing throughout their careers.
Important Dates
Call for Speakers Opens: January 2026
Submission Deadline: 15 March
Conference Date: June 5, 2025
We look forward to reviewing your proposal and potentially having you join our distinguished speaker lineup at Scenic City Summit 2026. Together, let's create an inspiring and educational experience for our attendees.
Speakers traveling 50 miles or more one way may receive 1 night hotel accommodations. For more details contact speakers@sceniccitysummit.com.
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