PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2021: Calling All Speakers!
Hello PowerShell and Automation family!
I hope you’re getting excited for the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2021! I can’t wait to get back to seeing fantastic demos, exploring new topics and learning from others. I have written in the past about how the Summit 2021 event will be a little different because of it being a virtual event. But even though we won’t be together in person, there is one thing about Summit you expect over the years: AWESOME DEMOS!
The speakers that present at the Summit are some of the best and brightest minds in the community, and Summit 2021 will be no different. PowerShell Summit has always been known for having expert-level content, and Summit 2021 will continue that tradition. We’re looking to fill about 35 speaking slots and we’re looking for interesting and thought-provoking submissions.
If you would like to be a presenter at PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2021, then you need to submit a proposal for your topic. Details about the submission process can be found at https://www.papercall.io/pshsummit2021, but let me give you a quick idea of what the process is like. The submission period has already begun and continues through January 15th, 2021. Once the period closes, we’ll review the submissions, pick our speakers, and notify them shortly after the close of the submission process. Speakers will have until March 15th to submit their first draft of their Summit talk, and then final versions will be due by April 15th.
So what kinds of topics are we looking for?
We’re looking for unique topics that talk about real-world problems and solutions. We want engaging content that grabs people and makes them want to come see your session! A general rule of thumb is that Summit sessions are demo heavy with lots of audience interaction but also light on the PowerPoint slides. Our attendees want to see the code and see it in action! Also Summit topics aren’t the same old, everyday topics you see elsewhere. We want unique, creative content that is exciting!
All sessions for PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2021 will be 45 minutes and will be pre-recorded. The presenters will host their sessions live and interact with attendees via chat, but the content they share will be pre-recorded. When you submit a topic, it is expected that you understand you will be able to record your content and edit it as necessary. We understand that not everyone is sure if their topic is the right fit for the Summit. If you would like to ask Summit organizers questions about the submissions process or want input on your idea for a topic, please contact us via content@powershell.org . We’re happy to discuss proposed sessions and offer some feedback. You can also reach Summit organizers on the #conferences channel inside the PowerShell Slack and Discord forums.
There’s plenty more detail at https://www.papercall.io/pshsummit2021 , so make sure you stop by and read up on all the details. The deadline for submitting your proposal ends January 15th! Get those submissions submitted ASAP and start getting ready to build your outstanding demos!
Good luck and and I am looking forward to seeing all the amazing content at Summit!
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Be a Speaker at PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit 2020!
We are so excited for the 2020 PowerShell and DevOps Global Summit! We’re about halfway through the CFP season and are still looking for your awesome submissions. If you are hesitating, please don’t… think seriously about submitting a topic or two. To help you, we’d like to give you some ideas about what makes a submission stand out (and what doesn’t).
- Something Unique… We’re looking for a new spin or twist on an old (or new) topic. If something similar has been done at a previous Summit, think about how you’re doing something different from what’s previously been presented. DevOps topics are always popular, but what new thing are you doing with your source control, your testing, or your build pipeline?
- Failures… Alternatively, is there something you started out to do and at some point, figured out that you it wasn’t going to work the way it was planned? If you’ve had some good lessons learned that you think would benefit others, we’d love to hear about it.
- Broad scope vs. deep scope… If you’ve done a snack “bake-off” and could talk about chips, cookies, and crackers, this session would be attended by folks who prefer chips or cookies or crackers. However, a session that is only about cookies might only be of interest to Rambling Cookie Monsters. If you’re a subject matter expert on chips, though, and can show how to use chips to build a house, that would have that uniqueness factor we’re also looking for.
- Multiple submissions… Multiple submissions on different topics help us select a wide variety of topics. It’s hard to say from year to year what topics will be popular. For example, we had a lot of Git and Pester submissions last year… not so many this year. We’re looking for variety so submit as many ideas as you have.
- Something that wasn’t selected last year… We may have really liked your submission last year and it may have simply been on the bubble. You’re only up against the submissions that we’ve seen for this year, so if you had a submission from last year that you feel passionate about and is still a hot topic, please submit it!
- “Post OnRamp” submissions are welcome… We have a graduated class of OnRamp students from last year who we want to continue learning. Therefore, we’ll be looking for a small number of sessions at this level.
Some additional things we’d like to add:
PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit Scholarship Program
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PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit 2024
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We have had a lot of questions regarding the dates and location for the 2024 edition of the PowerShell + DevOps Global Summit. The team has been working hard to ensure we deliver the best possible experience for our attendees. We are pleased to return to Bellevue, WA, April 8-11, 2024, to the beautiful Meydenbauer Center and our new partner hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott.
Some of you may remember the Courtyard from previous years. The hotel has undergone extensive renovations since our last visit and is a short 5 min walk to the Meydenbauer Center. Visit the event website and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn for the most up-to-date information.