Call for Speakers Now Open
Share Your Expertise
We are looking for experts in the Microsoft Azure and AI ecosystem to share their knowledge with our community. If you have experience with Azure cloud services, artificial intelligence, modern .NET development, or the broader Microsoft technology stack, we want to hear from you.
Call for Speakers via SessionizeInterested in Presenting at The Cloud & AI Summit 2026?
We're building something special in St. Charles, and we need passionate experts like you to make it happen.
The Cloud & AI Summit is seeking experienced presenters across all of our content tracks who are ready to share their real-world knowledge with a vibrant, engaged technology community. Whether you're a seasoned conference speaker or presenting for the first time, we want to hear from practitioners who have hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure and AI ecosystem and a genuine desire to help others grow.
You bring the passion and expertise. We'll bring the audience. Our attendees come ready to learn, ask questions, and connect. If you have insights that can help developers, IT professionals, data engineers, or business users succeed with Microsoft technologies, we encourage you to submit a session. Let's create something meaningful together.
Important Dates
Mark your calendar for these key deadlines
Submissions Open
Now
Submissions Close
February 28, 2026
Speaker Notifications
Late March 2026
Schedule Announced
Early April 2026
What's New for Speakers
We've made several changes to create a better experience for speakers and attendees
1.5-Hour Sessions
All sessions are now 1.5 hours in length. Go deeper into your topic with more time for demonstration, discussion, and audience questions.
Three Full Days of Content
Wednesday through Friday with sessions running all three days. No more optional workshop day.
Opening Keynote Returns
Our new venue gives us the space and infrastructure to bring back an opening keynote for the event.
More Competitive Selection
With longer sessions and a more focused scope, we have fewer slots available. We encourage you to submit multiple sessions to increase your chances of being selected.
Content Tracks
We are accepting submissions across seven tracks, all focused on the Microsoft Azure and AI ecosystem. We are looking for practitioners and experts who can deliver actionable, real-world content.
Pro Code
Build modern applications with professional development tools and frameworks. Share your expertise in enterprise software development, web applications, APIs, and development productivity.
Suggested Topics: C#, .NET 8/9, ASP.NET Core, Blazor, Angular, React, GitHub Copilot, Visual Studio, MAUI, gRPC, Minimal APIs
Low Code
Empower citizen developers and accelerate business solutions. Present on rapid application development, workflow automation, and extending business applications without extensive coding.
Suggested Topics: Power Platform, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dynamics 365, Dataverse, Logic Apps, Copilot Studio
Cloud Operations
Master cloud infrastructure management and optimization. Share best practices for running reliable, cost-effective, and well-governed cloud environments at scale.
Suggested Topics: Azure infrastructure, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, FinOps, cost optimization, governance, Azure Policy, Entra ID, landing zones
AI
Lead the AI revolution with practical implementations. Present on building intelligent applications, integrating AI into existing systems, and leveraging the latest AI services and models.
Suggested Topics: Azure OpenAI Service, AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, AI agents, prompt engineering, RAG patterns, Semantic Kernel, responsible AI
Data and Analytics
Transform data into actionable insights. Share expertise in data platforms, analytics solutions, reporting, and building data-driven organizations.
Suggested Topics: Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL Server, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Synapse Analytics, data modeling, real-time analytics, data engineering
Security
Protect organizations in an evolving threat landscape. Present on security architecture, threat detection, compliance, and implementing Zero Trust strategies.
Suggested Topics: Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, Intune, Purview, Entra ID, Zero Trust architecture, security operations, compliance
DevOps
Streamline software delivery and operations. Share your experience with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, containerization, and modern deployment practices.
Suggested Topics: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Bicep, Kubernetes, AKS, container apps, platform engineering
Speaker Benefits
Selected speakers receive the following benefits
Hotel Accommodations
Complimentary stay at the Ameristar (Tuesday - Thursday nights)
Travel Stipend
Available for out-of-town speakers
Local Transportation
Uber code provided for the event
Speaker Event
Appreciation event on Tuesday evening, September 29
Ready to Share Your Knowledge?
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