The Call for Presentations for TechMentor 2026 is now OPEN.
Proposals are due: Monday, March 23, 2026 11:59 PM EST Submit your proposal here: https://sessionize.com/live-360-tech-con-orlando-2026/
TechMentor (part of Live! 360 Tech Con) November 15-20, 2026 Loews Royal Pacific Resort Conference Center, Orlando, FL.
TechMentor (Part of Live! 360 Tech Con) Orlando will offer a combination of in-depth and interactive sessions including workshops, hands-on labs, 75-minute breakouts, and 20-minute fast focuses. We invite you to submit sessions in any and all of these categories, and you may also submit across multiple topic areas at a single show.
To help you in creating successful submissions, we want to share some of the considerations that go into our process of selecting our speakers and sessions for a TechMentor event. First, each speaker will typically be selected to deliver two presentations. That means that it is in your best interest to submit at least three breakout sessions in addition to any Fast Focus topics you may be submitting. This ensures that the conference chairs have more than three options per speaker, particularly if the topic you are submitting is popular and is being submitted by a number of people for the same show. Next, please make sure that your title is clear and appropriate to the track you are submitting it to, and that your description includes enough detail to understand what audience members will walk away from your sessions having learned. Again, many speakers often provide submissions on the same topics, meaning it comes down to a meaningful title and a quality abstract.
Wanting to dig in even deeper and offer hands on experience and learning? We are also looking for speakers willing to deliver two-day & 4-day hands-on labs that will be offered as part of the 2026 TechMentor IT Pro Training Course series.
Session, workshop, and hands-on lab proposals are welcome in the following topic areas:
This track delivers hands-on, real-world guidance for managing and securing modern endpoints in cloud-first and hybrid environments. Participants will learn how to design, deploy, troubleshoot, and operate enterprise-grade endpoint solutions using Microsoft technologies—at scale and under real operational constraints.
Topics include Windows Autopilot architecture and troubleshooting, Intune policy design, application deployment and packaging (Win32, MSIX), Windows 365 and Cloud PC operations, Conditional Access for devices, and endpoint security hardening. The track also addresses common failure modes, operational debt, and how identity, compliance, and endpoint posture intersect in modern management models.
Attendees will leave with practical techniques and proven patterns to modernize endpoint management, reduce friction for users, and improve security and operational efficiency.
This track focuses on automation as a core operational skill for modern IT professionals. Participants will learn how to use PowerShell and related tooling to automate administration, enforce consistency, reduce manual risk, and integrate with modern DevOps and cloud workflows.
Topics include PowerShell fundamentals and advanced scripting, API-driven automation, automation for Entra ID, Azure, Microsoft 365, and Intune, secure credential handling, error handling, and operational resilience. The track also explores how automation fits into DevOps practices, infrastructure-as-code, and repeatable operational models.
Through practical labs and real-world scenarios, attendees will learn how to build automation that is secure, maintainable, and production-ready.
This track provides a modern foundation in the infrastructure services that still underpin enterprise IT—while addressing how they have evolved in a cloud-first, identity-driven world. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Active Directory, DNS, authentication flows, and hybrid identity architectures.
Topics include Active Directory fundamentals and hardening, DNS design and troubleshooting, hybrid identity with Entra ID, authentication and authorization flows, legacy dependencies, and common misconfigurations that cause outages or security exposure. The track also introduces practical use of AI tools (such as Copilot) to assist with operations, troubleshooting, and documentation—without replacing core understanding.
Attendees will leave better equipped to operate, secure, and modernize foundational infrastructure in hybrid environments.
This track focuses on the non-technical skills that increasingly define success in IT careers. Sessions help participants improve communication, influence, and career positioning—especially as roles expand beyond purely technical responsibilities.
Topics include communicating technical risk to executives, transitioning into consulting or pre-sales roles, public speaking, personal branding, and navigating career growth in a rapidly changing technology landscape. Practical guidance and real-world experiences help attendees build confidence and credibility.
This track is ideal for professionals looking to increase their impact, visibility, and long-term career resilience.
This track delivers practical, implementation-focused security guidance for IT professionals responsible for protecting real environments. The emphasis is on identity-first security, endpoint protection, and secure-by-design architectures using Microsoft technologies.
Topics include Entra ID hardening, Conditional Access, passwordless authentication, BitLocker and endpoint encryption, secure remote access, Zero Trust principles, and aligning security controls with regulatory frameworks such as NIS2 and ISO 27001. Sessions also address how AI is changing both attacks and defenses, and how to adopt security tooling responsibly.
Attendees will gain actionable insight into building resilient, compliant, and operationally realistic security architectures.
This track explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping IT operations, administration, and security. Participants will learn how to use AI tools effectively while understanding their limitations, risks, and governance requirements.
Topics include Copilot and AI assistants for IT operations, prompt engineering for administrators, automation with LLMs, AI-assisted troubleshooting, and safe AI adoption in enterprise environments. The track also addresses security and risk considerations such as data leakage, over-reliance on AI, and responsible use policies.
This track prepares IT professionals to leverage AI as a productivity multiplier—without sacrificing control, security, or accountability.
This track focuses on deploying, operating, and securing Microsoft Azure across public and hybrid environments. Sessions emphasize real-world architectures, operational lessons learned, and practical guidance for running Azure at scale.
Topics include Azure networking and private endpoints, identity integration with Entra ID, DDoS protection, operational monitoring, cost management, and hybrid connectivity. The track also explores Azure-native AI capabilities and how IT teams can use LLMs and SLMs to automate operations, improve troubleshooting, and enhance productivity—without compromising security.
Participants will leave better prepared to design and operate resilient Azure environments that meet both technical and business requirements.
This track equips IT professionals with practical strategies for managing, securing, and optimizing Microsoft 365 environments. Sessions focus on both end-user experience and backend operational control.
Topics include Teams and collaboration management, Copilot adoption and governance, Microsoft 365 security capabilities, Entra Connect and hybrid identity, and transitioning toward passwordless authentication. The track balances productivity enablement with security and identity best practices.
Attendees will gain real-world techniques to operate Microsoft 365 confidently while supporting modern work patterns and security expectations.
Submission Guidelines Please include the following information with your submission (failure to supply all requested information may limit opportunities for selection):
Speakers chosen to present at TechMentor events will receive a full-conference pass and a stipend for each session they present. Speakers are responsible for their own travel costs and incidentals. That being said, the speaker stipend for two talks typically covers domestic flight costs and travel to/from the airport. TechMentor will also cover hotel accommodations (room and tax only) for a pre-determined number of nights at the host hotel as outlined in the speaker agreement.
We look forward to your submissions! ~ The TechMentor Event Team
For questions or to be added to our call for presentations notification list, please contact: Danielle Potts Sr. Event Manager [email protected] 925.207.0468
For questions regarding exhibit or sponsorship sales, please contact: Brent Sutton VP, Events [email protected] 415.518.1962
TechMentor is committed to fostering diverse perspectives and inclusive participation. We especially encourage submissions from underrepresented groups in technology.