The Call for Speakers for the PowerShell Conference Europe 2026 is open.
Go straight to our Sessionize page to find more information and submit your proposals!
Who can submit?
Anyone!
While we expect most speakers to have honed their presentation skills in their local usergroups or other conferences, we’re considering everyone and will review every session abstract that we receive.
Don’t let the Impostor syndrome get in the way!
While the conference is renowned for its deeply technical content, bear in mind that in every healthy technical community like ours, some participants will be fairly new, some will have just a few years of experience, and some will have been in the trenches for a long time, maybe since the beginning of PowerShell. We would like sessions that will be available to all of these people.
If you can inspire the newcomers, help further those already in their journey, or push beyond the limits even experienced community members believe in, then please submit as soon as possible! We want to hear from you!
What content are we looking for?
Delegates show a lot of interest in Real-Life PowerShell, DevOps Concepts, Pure Deep PowerShell, Azure, AI and some interests in On-Prem scenarios or non-technical skills such as Community, Soft Skills, Career development, Blog Writing, How to Stream, etc…
We’re also open to any topic that can help the community members: Other technologies where PowerShell may not be the only or best tool even for the confirmed user, or concepts that are relevant to the members of the PowerShell community. Bicep, GitHub Actions, DevOps concepts and practices, and so on…
Each selected speaker will be required to deliver two sessions of 45 minutes each including Q&As, mostly because we can’t afford paying for more speakers’ benefit, sadly.
So please make sure you submit at least 3 or 4 sessions so that we can still pick you if some of your sessions conflicts with some other we’ll have already selected.
SESSION FORMATS
Standard Sessions (45 minutes)
Standard sessions serve as the cornerstone of the conference agenda, providing a platform for speakers to delve into specific topics, techniques, or tools within the 45-minute time frame. The content is efficiently structured ensuring it covers a minimum of 30 minutes of substantial material, leaving 15 minutes for interactive Q&As, or some extra content in case the audience has no question.
Key Points for Standard Sessions:
- Content Focus: Comprehensive coverage of the topic within the given time constraints. Some prior knowledge may be required, but those ought to be described in the session abstract except for PowerShell fundamentals.
- Q&A Integration: Time is allocated for audience interaction and inquiries. At least 10-15 minutes for Q&A are reserved, during or at the end of the talk depending on the speaker, enabling attendees to seek clarification or delve deeper into certain aspects of the presentation.
- Extra Content: In case the questions don’t take those 15 minutes allocated, the speaker should have some extra content ready to fill up the gap with for instance advanced examples, demos, case studies, or practical applications…
After the 45min allocated, we demand that the speaker leaves the stage promptly even if there are further questions.
This is to ensure the next presenters can setup their devices and test the microphone.
However we encourage the discussion to continue, either outside of the track room, in the hallway, the foyer or on the Open Stage if the speaker has more content to share with interested participants.
Follow-Along Sessions (90 minutes)
These extended sessions offer a more immersive experience for attendees, allowing them to bring their laptops and actively engage with the material presented. Although not structured as full-fledged workshops due to the audience size, these sessions are designed to be hands-on and participatory.
Features of Follow-Along Sessions:
- Duration and Interaction: With a duration of 90 minutes, these sessions enable a deeper dive into the subject matter.
- Involvement: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, facilitating real-time exploration and practice during the session.
- Preparation: Material or resources will be available in advance on the conference’s GitHub repository. This preparation ensures participants can make the most of the session by familiarising themselves with the content beforehand.
- Assistance: The speaker won’t be available to troubleshoot or help you individually in case you get stuck along the way. But feel free to ask a question if that will benefit the audience in case they get stuck the same way. For help, you might have a better chance asking fellow participants around you.
Deep Dive Sessions (90 minutes)
These extended sessions are crafted to provide an in-depth exploration of the topics, inviting attendees to bring their laptops and engage directly with the content.
While not structured as full workshops due to the larger audience size, these sessions are designed to be hands-on and interactive.
Key Features of Deep Dive Sessions:
- Duration and Engagement: With 90 minutes allocated, these sessions allow for a comprehensive examination of the subject matter.
- Active Participation: Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops, enabling real-time exploration and practice throughout the session.
- Preparation Materials: Resources and materials will be made available in advance on the conference’s GitHub repository. This allows participants to familiarise themselves with the content beforehand, maximising the session’s value.
- Peer Assistance: While the speaker will not provide individual troubleshooting support, participants are welcome to ask questions that could benefit the entire group. For specific issues, you might find assistance from fellow participants nearby.
(Only on site) Open Stage and PoshaKucha Sessions (up to 45 minutes)
The Open Stage sessions are there to encourage impromptu knowledge sharing with your peers. From sharing a quick tip, your custom made solution, solicit feedback, or collaborate on problems, the Open Stage is your platform, and nothingbis too small!
Those opportunities are a great addition to the conference, opening the stage to both speakers and attendees alike.
They can vary in length from 10 seconds to 45 minutes, repeated as many times as desired, while the stage is free from planned sessions.
This year in Wiesbaden, the Open Stage will be in the foyer area.
Key Aspects of Open Stage Sessions:
- Unscheduled and Informal: Unlike the structured call for speakers, Open Stage sessions are not pre-scheduled before the conference, nor selected by the organisers. Participants, including both speakers and attendees, can seize the opportunity during available time slots on the Open Stage.
- Opportunity for Follow-Up: Speakers who’ve conducted standard sessions can leverage the Open Stage for impromptu follow-ups. It serves as an excellent avenue to address lingering questions, offer deeper insights, or respond to specific requests from the audience.
- On-Site Registration: Participants interested in hosting an Open Stage session can register with the conference organisers during the event so we can better advertise it, and book you for prime time. Alternatively, it’s ok to just take the stage during empty slots, contributing to the dynamic and interactive nature of the conference.
What you’ll get
As a selected speaker, this is what we have to offer:
- Accommodation paid for (based on a room shared with 1 other speaker or equivalent contribution within our allotment)
- Conference Admission
- Access to speakers lounge & other speakers’ privileges
- Access to all attendees events
- Invitation to the Speakers’ dinner
We know it may not seem much, but we’re trying our best to promote you and your content to help build your reach in the community. To that effect, one of our priorities is to create quality video recordings to be shared freely on YouTube or other platforms.
What’s the timeline?
The Call For Speakers is open until the 14th of December 2025. We will then select the sessions by early January and communicate their results to all the applicants by the end of January 2026.
After that, we’ll ask the speakers to confirm their sessions and we’ll release the sessions on social media and the conference schedule as they come.
A limited few “Featured Speakers” may be contacted directly before December 2025 and upon accepting we’ll be announcing their session to help promote the event.
Code Of Conduct
We expect everyone who participate in the event to follow the Code of Conduct. You can read this here.
Submit a Talk Now!
Don’t delay go to our Sessionize page and submit a session!
Watch out for more announcements on PSConf.EU and social media!