TechCon 365  is a 5-day Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI/Copilot conference that provides unique technical learning opportunities through a wide variety of workshops and sessions developed for Microsoft power users, admins, developers, and business analysts.

As a premier independent Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and AI/Copilot training event, TechCon 365 features leading experts who utilize the technologies in their everyday jobs. Our content is driven by real-world, unbiased experience that focuses on current products and tools enabling attendees to immediately implement what they learn upon returning to their work.

Dates:

June 15-19, 2026

• Workshops - Monday, June 15 , and Tuesday, June 16, 2026
• Sessions - Wednesday, June 17 - Friday, June 19, 2026

Location: 

McCormick Place South

2301 S. King Drive, Chicago, IL 60616

CFS (Call for Speakers) Information:

The CFS will close on January 30, 2026.  

Speaker Expectations Agreement

• By submitting a session or workshop, you are acknowledging the acceptance of this agreement.
  
• No drive-by presentations. We expect speakers to participate in the event from start to finish.
  
• Session slides and workshop materials are to be sent in by the deadline given.
• If selected for a workshop, speakers agree to submit a workshop preview video by the deadline provided.
• Speakers will not pitch any product, service, or other commercial messages during their session or workshop.
• Speakers will start their session or workshop on time and end on time.
• Speakers will be prepared to work offline in case there is a problem with the venue's internet/wireless network.
• Speakers will strive to cover everything promised in the session title and abstract.
• Speakers will help publicize the conference and their participation via social media, and their website/blog/podcast.
• Speakers will only be notified if their session is accepted. We do not notify of declines.

Community Speaker Compensation: 

• All speakers will receive a complimentary Gold Pass to the event (Wednesday - Friday).
• Hotel accommodations for out-of-town speakers for the night before your workshops and/or sessions.
• Workshops per 1/2 day - $50 per attendee up to 10 attendees, $20 for each additional. (Full Day workshops are paid as 2 half-days)
• Sessions are paid $500 for the first session, $200 for each additional session.