I'm trying to focus more on professional development and help my team stay updated. However, many IT webinars and conferences often feel like they're just glorified vendor pitches or recycling old content. I'm looking for recommendations on events (both online and in-person) that truly offer value. Ideally, I'm seeking something that tackles real-world challenges—like infrastructure, endpoint management, or security—rather than just theoretical concepts or sales demos. If you've been to any of these events recently and found them beneficial, I'd love to hear your suggestions!
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Has anyone tried TechCon? They focus on Microsoft 365 and seem to have some interesting sessions. Worth checking out?
If you're into management, check out the Midwest Management Summit (MMS). Though you missed MOA this year, they're having one in Nashville this fall!
CES is worth a look for all the free goodies and parties, plus it has a great vibe.
NAB is a solid choice if you're into storage and networking. It's a good place to network too!
I've found Fal.Con to be one of the most valuable conferences over the last few years, especially if you're into Crowdstrike. AWS re:Invent is also a fantastic experience. Just a heads up, MS Ignite used to be great, but my last visit in 2022 was disappointing—lots of marketing noise rather than useful sessions.
I agree! I went to Fal.Con last year and I’m definitely planning to attend again. I've also heard great things about Blackhat and that Crowdstrike might help with vouchers.
I went to MMSMOA for the first time this year and can definitely recommend it!