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:loudspeaker: Attention IT pros and tech experts!

Join us for the 16th year of this amazing event that brings together IT pros and tech vendors for 3 days of tech learning and fun. This year, we’re excited to be back in person at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX.

We’re on the lookout for speakers to share their successful IT strategies, cutting-edge technologies, or helpful solutions with our eager attendees. If you’re an IT superhero with a passion for teaching others, we want you! HERE is the link for submissions and more details.

What’s in it for speakers: All selected speakers will receive a FREE full conference registration pass to SpiceWorld 2023, your photo & bio on the SpiceWorld website and mobile app, a speaker gift, and bragging rights!

Important Dates: Call for Speakers Closes: FRIDAY, May 26th (11:59pm CST) Voting by the Spiceworks Community & Internal Review Period: May/June Notifications to Selected Speakers: June

Session Categories/Topics:

Scripting and AutomationSystems Management (on-prem)Remote IT Management (remote security, support, infrastructure, and users)Infrastructure (storage, networking, servers, and software)IT SecurityCloudPolicies, Procedures, and Best PracticesCommunications and ConnectivitySoft Skills for IT Pros

Session Format: 45 minutes of presentation; 10 minutes of Q&A; Most sessions will have 1 or 2 speakers presenting.

Tips for Success:

Make sure your presentation adds value. Keep it vendor neutral. Get specific.

Don’t miss out on the chance to present at the biggest IT event of the year! Apply now and share your knowledge with fellow IT pros

Also, if you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here: www.spiceworks.com/spiceworld

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Be sure and hit up the Man, Brad for a presentation. They are always insightful, and he is a wealth of knowledge.

@brad

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I’d love to but no travel budget :frowning: I miss Spiceworld but it doesn’t line up enough with my current role to be able to expense the trip :frowning:

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Just put in my submission! Looking forward to the conference this year!

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Truly a shame. You are a wealth of knowledge. All the best.

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Awe shucks ty :slight_smile:
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Come on folks, the clock is ticking.
I too am disappointed to hear that @brad will not be able to participate, but we have many here that are just as qualified with a plethora of information to share.​

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I did a IT Soft Skills session in ?2017? “Getting your name off your shirt” - going from IT Mechanic to IT Director.

I’ve had a few more years in the directors chair, some good (and bad) projects, and some additional University education since then and I am sure I could bring it back if there is a need/interest for those type sessions. And bonus, I wouldn’t have to start from scratch.

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I’d definitely be interested if you did an IT Manager to IT Director session.

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One of the most popular kinds of posts in the community are the ones having to do with furthering our careers… I think those types of things will be super popular.

I encourage everyone who has something to share to send in your ideas… great thing to put on a resume, for one, but also just a great way to share knowledge, which is part of what the community is about… helping each other. And easier to convince your boss to let you go if you are invited to speak, right? :slight_smile:

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I just submitted “IT Director of One. How an Enterprise Mindset Can Put Your Small Business Ahead of the Pack.” The idea being how you can propel yourself further up the ladder by thinking about and acting on those ideas that make a director a director. Perhaps we could work together on this?

@alexz

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Side note, our submission is not the “final final final final version 8 actual final” is it? I’m sure the wording and such could be improved!

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I totally agree. The wealth of wisdom and intelligence is second to known in this community. The challenge is being willing to speak, be good at speaking and engaging the listeners. I have heard some amazingly knowledgeable folks speak on subjects they are very knowledgeable about, but it is mostly dry information. I remember Jeffrey Snover presenting on PowerShell and it was incredibly engaging, and his passion is impressive. That being said, I know there are a ton of qualified individuals on here that can also deliver a nice engaging presentation.

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Although I have not been a featured speaker at SpiceWorld, I have been on many SW panels throughout the years.
If anyone is looking for panel participants, I am happy to help.

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Recent Update! The team is extending the submission deadline to May 26th, Friday (11:59 PM CST)!

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Whom can we reach out to for information about if a session was selected. We were having email issues yesterday and it may not have come through.

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Try spiceworld@spiceworks.com… they were behind on replies for a while, but I think they are caught up now.

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@suzanne-spiceworks ​ so no email by now means not selected?

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I mean, I am still coming for 2023 but I may need to know soon if I am a session/speaker leader and have ticket paid for…

I mean if anything, @jaredbusch ​ should be there…I mean “the hat” at the very least.