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Call for Speakers - SpiceWorld Hybrid 2022

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Questions? Organizer: Dana Moberly -

In its 15th year, SpiceWorld is bringing together thousands of IT pros and hundreds of tech vendors, for 3 jam-packed days of tech learning and fun. And this year SpiceWorld is hybrid, which means you can enjoy the in-person event at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, TX, or virtually from wherever you are. SpiceWorld continues to focus on connecting IT attendees with the tools, content, and people to help them excel in their jobs.

If you're an IT pro or tech expert with a desire to present your successful IT strategies, cutting-edge technologies, or helpful solutions, we invite you to submit to speak at SpiceWorld! IT pros that attend SpiceWorld are eager to learn practical tips to help them be the IT superheroes within their organizations.

Important Dates
  • Call for Speakers Closes: Monday, May 23rd (11:59pm CST)
  • Voting by the Spiceworks Community & Internal Review Period: May/June
  • Notifications to Selected Speakers Starts: May/June*
    *Subject to change
Session submissions will be accepted through Monday, May 23rd. To apply, simply log in above as a “New User” to start the submission process. Or if you have submitted in the past, you can log in using the "Already a User?" option.

Here's how it works: Once call for speakers has closed, the Spiceworks Community will vote on the sessions to tell us which ones they'd like to see at SpiceWorld. Finalists will then be reviewed by a team of Spiceworks staffers who will consider previous session ratings, current trending topics, and feedback from our own technical and IT staff. The selected sessions will be announced in June*. *Subject to change

Session Categories/Topics
To help attendees navigate all the great content at SpiceWorld, submitted sessions should fall into one of the categories below:
  1. Scripting and Automation
  2. Systems Management (on-prem)
  3. Remote IT Management (remote security, support, infrastructure, and users)
  4. Infrastructure (storage, networking, servers, and software)
  5. IT Security
  6. Cloud
  7. Policies, Procedures, and Best Practices
  8. Communications and Connectivity
  9. Soft Skills for IT Pros
Session Format
Now that SpiceWorld is hybrid, we have two types of presentation formats you can select: 1) Virtual - requiring you to pre-record your accepted session before SpiceWorld, and 2) In-person - requiring you to attend SpiceWorld in person to deliver your accepted presentation live in front of an audience. And if you’re up for it, you are welcome to submit to both formats.

Tips for Success: Virtual Submissions
Virtual - Virtual session times will be 30 mins to cater to the virtual attention span. There will be some time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.

  • Make sure your presentation adds value. Include the key learnings attendees will take away from your session.
  • Keep it vendor-neutral. It’s fine to talk about specific products, but Spiceworks will disqualify any product or vendor pitch.
  • Consider topics that would speak to the diverse international attendees who participate in the virtual SpiceWorld experience.
  • Get specific. Clearly define the concepts and ideas in your submission, explain the problem and the solution(s) you’re offering, as well as any important details.
Tips for Success: In-person Submissions
In-Person - Sessions are an hour-long: 45 minutes of presentation, 10 minutes of Q&A, and 5 minutes of “squish” room. Most sessions will have 1 or 2 speakers presenting.

  • Make sure your presentation adds value. Include the key learnings attendees will take away from your session.
  • Keep it vendor neutral. It’s fine to talk about specific products, but Spiceworks will disqualify any product or vendor pitch.
  • Get specific. Clearly define the concepts and ideas in your submission, explain the problem and the solution(s) you’re offering, as well as any important details.
If Your Session Is Selected You’ll Get:
Virtual Submission Accepted
  • Registration for the virtual SpiceWorld exerperience is already FREE
  • Your photo & bio on the SpiceWorld virtual event platform
  • A speaker gift
  • And last but not least...bragging rights!


  • In-Person Submission Accepted
  • FREE full conference registration pass to in-person SpiceWorld
  • Your photo & bio on the SpiceWorld website and mobile app
  • A speaker gift
  • And last but not least...bragging rights!