TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live! @ Microsoft HQ 2027
The Call for Papers for TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live! @ Microsoft 2027 is now OPEN.
Proposals are due: December 14th, 2026 - 11:59 PM PST
Submit your proposal here: https://sessionize.com/TMCLMSHQ27/
TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live! @ Microsoft HQ August 9-13, 2027 Microsoft Headquarters, Redmond, WA
Session Formats:
Submit in any format above, across one track or several (e.g., split 3 talks across different tracks, or submit all 3 within one).
Tips for a successful submission:
Speakers are typically booked for at least two 75-minute sessions, so submit 3 or more 75-minute topics (plus any labs/fast focuses you'd like to give), especially overview/intro topics that many other speakers are likely to submit. A clear, track-appropriate title and a description with concrete takeaways matter most, since many speakers submit similar topics; a strong title, abstract, and takeaways are often what separates otherwise-similar submissions. Having several selectable talks also helps us say yes to great speakers who'd otherwise be cut for having only one.
Also seeking speakers for 2027 Live! 360 Training Courses: 2-day, 4-day, and 6-week hands-on labs.
Session, workshop, and hands-on lab proposals are welcome in the following topic areas:
Client & Endpoint Management Despite the shift toward cloud and SaaS applications, endpoint management remains one of the most operationally complex areas of IT. Windows continues to evolve rapidly, and organizations must plan for coexistence, modernization, and security—often simultaneously. We are looking for sessions that go beyond theory and address real deployment, troubleshooting, and operational challenges in modern endpoint environments.
Topics of interest include::
PowerShell, Automation & DevOps Automation is no longer optional. This track focuses on PowerShell and automation as foundational skills for modern IT operations, cloud management, and security. We are especially interested in sessions that show real automation patterns, safe credential handling, and how AI can accelerate—but not replace—engineering discipline.
Topics of interest include:
Core Infrastructure & Identity The Cloud, Architecture, and Security track covers how systems are designed, deployed, and defended in the cloud, on-premises, at the edge, or across all of them.
Infrastructure is no longer just “on-prem” or “cloud”—it is hybrid, identity-driven, and security-sensitive. This track focuses on the foundational services that still underpin enterprise IT, and how they have evolved.
Soft Skills & Career Development for IT ProsT Technical expertise alone is no longer enough. This track focuses on the human side of IT careers, leadership, and resilience.
Security for IT Professionals Security today is identity-first, cloud-aware, and increasingly influenced by AI—on both sides of the attack. This track focuses on practical defense, not fear-driven theory.
AI for IT & Security Professionals AI is reshaping how IT and security work is performed. This track focuses on practical AI adoption, real limitations, and emerging risks.
Azure: Public, Hybrid & Operations
Microsoft 365 Operations & Identity Managing Microsoft 365 requires balancing productivity, identity, security, and user experience.
Ransomware Industry Ransomware is a mature criminal ecosystem. This track focuses on how it actually works, not headlines.
Threat Intelligence & Human Risk Understanding adversaries and human behavior is critical to modern defense.
Security in Education Institutions Not only are education institutions prime targets for cyberattacks, but they also face a unique combination of security challenges: lack of resources (budgetary and personnel), strict privacy regulations, sensitive research data, a culture of open access to information, impermanent user roles, and a complex decision-making structure, to name just a few. This track will provide practical instruction on a wide range of security topics specifically for K-20 education IT professionals.
Final note to speakers: We value honest, experience-driven content. Sessions that discuss what didn’t work are just as valuable as success stories.
If you are unsure whether your topic fits—submit it anyway.
Submission Guidelines Please include the following information with your submission (failure to supply all requested information may limit opportunities for selection):
Speakers that are chosen to present at TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live! 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. The speaker stipend for two talks typically covers domestic flight costs and travel to/from the airport. TechMentor & Cybersecurity Live! will also cover hotel accommodation (room and tax only) for a pre-determined number of nights at a host hotel as outlined in the speaker agreement.
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 & Cybersecurity Live! are committed to fostering diverse perspectives and inclusive participation. We especially encourage submissions from underrepresented groups in development, software engineering, and technology.