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Fortify Your Future.TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live!
@ Microsoft HQ

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Step into the future of IT and cybersecurity at Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, WA, where TechMentor, a trusted learning destination since 1998, joins forces with Cybersecurity Live! Together, these powerhouse events bring IT managers, admins, engineers, and security professionals side by side to gain strategies, training, and insights—sharpening skills, sharing knowledge, and staying ahead in a rapidly changing technology landscape. One pass. Two events. Full access.

Explore TechMentor Explore Cybersecurity Live!

August 3-7, 2026
Microsoft Headquarters,
Redmond, WA

The Essential Training Experience for IT and Security Pros

Join us at TechMentor and Cybersecurity Live! for an experience that sharpens your skills across the Microsoft IT stack and empowers you to lead in an era defined by hybrid cloud, AI-driven operations, and continuous security evolution. Attend all sessions across TechMentor and Cybersecurity Live! with a single registration.

At TechMentor, dive deep into automation with PowerShell, strengthen collaboration with Microsoft 365 and Teams, and optimize performance across Azure and Active Directory. At Cybersecurity Live!, focus on protecting your organization with the latest Zero Trust frameworks, advanced defense strategies, and hands-on security training to stay ahead of evolving threats.

Whether you’re modernizing infrastructure, securing your users and data, or automating workflows, these events equip you with actionable techniques to maximize performance, defend against risks, and leverage the Microsoft tools you already own.

Engage with expert speakers, connect with Microsoft insiders, and collaborate with peers facing the same challenges you do. Expect real-world strategies, practical demos, and forward-thinking ideas you can apply immediately.

One pass. Two events. Full access.

Our full TechMentor x Cybersecurity Live! @ Microsoft HQ Agenda is now available. Check out the sessions, expert speakers, and fun activities headed to Microsoft HQ in Redmond, WA!

General Sessions

Rob Hindman

Senior Program Manager, Microsoft

TechMentor X Cybersecurity Live! Keynote: Windows Server Futures

This keynote will outline the strategic priorities and major investment areas shaping the next release of Windows Server, including advancements in security, hybrid cloud integration, performance, manageability, and AI-ready infrastructure

08/04/2026
11:15am - 12:15pm

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Dave Kawula [Moderator]

Stephen A. Rose & Rod Trent

TechMentor Panel - AI in the Enterprise: Governance, Risk, and the IT Pro’s New Headache

AI adoption inside enterprises is happening faster than policy, governance, and security models can keep up. We’ll separate hype from operational reality and discuss what controls actually matter.

08/05/2026
11:15am - 12:15pm

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Sami Laiho [Moderator]

Myron Helgering, John O'Neill Sr., & Tatu Seppälä

Cyber Live! Panel - AI Changed the Battlefield: What Defenders Must Rethink in 2026

Expect candid discussion, real-world observations, and practical insights on how to evolve from reactive defense to AI-augmented resilience.

08/05/2026
11:15am - 12:15pm

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5 Day Conference Package
$2,825
Standard Rate: $3,225
4 Day Conference Package
$2,325
Standard Rate: $2,725
3 Day Conference Package
$1,825
Standard Rate: $2,125

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Latest News & Announcements

  • TechMentor x Cybersecurity Live! eBrochure

    Download our eBrochure which is jam-packed with details on sessions, speakers, the venue, networking events, and more!

  • Session Focus

    Content, Governance and Readiness Challenges Behind Microsoft 365 Copilot

  • Conference Chair Video

    Hear from Sami Laiho, Cybersecurity Live! conference chair on why you should join us to improve your defensive skills using your current tools.

  • Activities & Events

    Explore all the fun and excitement in store for you during and after conference hours.

What People Are Saying About TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live!

Relive some favorite moments from TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live! and hear what attendees had to say about their experience.

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Agenda-at-a-Glance

*Schedule subject to change as sessions and speakers are selected.

Monday

August 3, 2026

  • Pre-Conference Hands-On Labs

    8:30 am – 5:30 pm

  • Lunch @ the Mixer OR Microsoft Food Hall 4

    12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Mix & Mingle

    6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday

August 4, 2026

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • Keynote

    11:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • Lunch

    12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    1:15 pm – 2:30 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

  • Welcome Reception

    4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Wednesday

August 5, 2026

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • Panel Discussions

    11:15 am – 12:15 pm

  • Lunch

    12:15 pm – 1:15 pm

  • Fast Focus Sessions

    1:15 pm – 1:40 pm

  • Networking Break / Expo Raffle

    1:40 pm – 2:30 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    4:00 pm – 5:15 pm

  • Wednesday Night Event

    5:45 pm – 10:00 pm

Thursday

August 6, 2026

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    11:00 am – 12:15 pm

  • Lunch @ the Mixer OR Microsoft Food Hall 4

    12:15 pm – 2:00 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Friday

August 7, 2026

  • Post-Conference Workshops

    8:00 am – 5:00 pm

In-Depth Track Topics from Industry Experts

TechMentor

Strengthen your skills and stay ahead of the curve by mastering the latest tools, technologies, and strategies
shaping the future of IT operations, infrastructure, and enterprise support.

Cybersecurity & Ransomware Live!

Fortify your defenses and stay resilient against today’s most pressing cyber threats by gaining hands-on expertise
in the tools, tactics, and strategies essential for preventing, detecting, and responding to ransomware and evolving security risks.

Plan Your Redmond and Pacific Northwest Experience Today

Learn by day and explore Redmond, Bellevue, and the "Emerald City" at night to take full advantage of your TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live! @ Microsoft HQ experience.

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