Powerful IT Training for the Real World

TechMentor IT Pro Training Conference has been training IT Managers, Network Admins, IT Staff, Systems Admins, Security Specialists, and CTOs like you since 1998. As we celebrate our 25th Anniversary, we return to the Tech Mecca, Microsoft Headquarters in Redmond, WA for five days of in-depth training, networking, and fun! Keep up with Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Cyber Security, Microsoft Teams, Active Directory, Windows 11, PowerShell 7, and more. Our speakers will answer your questions with practical guidance on deploying, managing, and supporting Microsoft and related products and technologies. Explore everything Microsoft HQ and the Pacific Northwest have to offer and further your training at the same time!

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

TechMentor @ Microsoft HQ Keynotes

Keynote: Navigating Your Career in IT - Strategies for Success in the Second Half

Rick Claus Principal Cloud Advocate Team Lead Microsoft

Orin Thomas Principal Hybrid Cloud Advocate Microsoft

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Keynote: Ransomware Unmasked - Strategies for Prevention, Detection, and Recovery in a Hyperconnected World

Sami Laiho Chief Research Officer Adminize

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What People Are Saying About TechMentor

"Lots of good speakers and sessions. The speakers were very insightful and provided lots of good information I can take back to my team."
— Dijana Danilovic, Bank of Canada

"Great content from speakers. Honest opinions from speakers and not a sales pitch. Being at Microsoft HQ was very cool. Hands on labs were absolutely fantastic!"
— Attendee, TechMentor 2022

"I really liked the size of the conference and being able to ask questions and interact with the experts and not just have them talk at you."
— Attendee, TechMentor 2022

"The presenters were great! I honestly could not pick my favorite. I really enjoyed the hands on lab and getting to interact with speakers even after sessions."
— Attendee, TechMentor 2022

"Always great to get together with the other industry professionals who face the same problems as I do on the job."
— Attendee, TechMentor 2022

Secure Your Seat Today Before the Conference Begins July 17th

Meet Your 2023 Speakers

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  • Doug Kline Modern Work Technology Specialist Microsoft
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Agenda-at-a-Glance

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

Monday

July 17, 2023

  • Pre-Conference Hands-On Labs

    9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Lunch @ the Mixer

    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

  • TechMentor Mix & Mingle

    6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday

July 18, 2023

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • Keynote

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • Table Topics Lunch

    12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

  • Welcome Reception

    4:15 pm – 5:45 pm

Wednesday

July 19, 2023

  • Breakout Sessions

    8:00 am – 9:15 am

  • Breakout Sessions

    9:30 am – 10:45 am

  • General Session

    11:00 am – 12:00 pm

  • Lunch @ The Mixer

    12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

  • Fast Focus Sessions

    1:15 pm – 1:45 pm

  • Break / Raffle @ 2:10pm

    1:45 pm – 2:30 pm

  • Fast Focus Sessions

    2:30 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:10 pm – 4:25 pm

  • Get Your Game On @ Dave & Buster’s

    5:15 pm – 9:30 pm

Thursday

July 20, 2023

  • 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

    12:15 pm – 1:30 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    1:30 pm – 2:45 pm

  • Breakout Sessions

    3:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Friday

July 21, 2023

  • Post-Conference Workshops

    9:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Lunch @ the Mixer

    12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Hands-On Labs

TechMentor @ Microsoft HQ offers three instructor-led, pre-conference Hands-On Labs. Get intensive in-depth training to complete your conference experience.

Hands-on Lab: Fundamentals of Active Directory

Cristal Kawula President TriCon Elite Consulting

Dave Kawula Principal Consultant TriCon Elite Consulting

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Hands-on Lab: Working with Winget

Kevin Kaminski Consultant

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Hands-on Lab: From Zero to Hero - Build and Manage an Azure Virtual Desktop Environment

Marcel Meurer Professional IT Services Unit sepago GmbH

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Plan Your Redmond and the Pacific Northwest Experience Today

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

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Sponsors

  • Event Partner

    Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Microsoft offers a wide range of innovative products and services designed to help individuals and organizations realize their full potential.

  • Exhibitor

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