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Call for speakers is now open!<\/p>\n

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CollabDays is a free community-focused event dedicated to educating and engaging members of the local technical and business community.<\/div>\n
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This event draws upon the expertise of local and international Microsoft professionals, developers and solutions architects and business users.<\/div>\n
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As a speaker, you will have the opportunity to share your real-world experiences, lessons learned, best practices, and general knowledge with other like-minded individuals.<\/div>\n
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This year, the event will cover three tracks: Business, power user and developer.<\/div>\n
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The event will cover content from all levels, from introductory, 100-level content to highly technical, 400-level \u2018expert\u2019 sessions.<\/div>\n
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This year we are eager to receive submissions for the following topics for each category (Development\/Power User\/Business):<\/div>\n
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  • All things Copilot<\/li>\n
  • Azure AI services<\/li>\n
  • SharePoint\/CRM\/Power Platform\/Teams\/Viva\/PowerBI\/Outlook\/Office<\/li>\n
  • Governance\/Risk\/Compliance<\/li>\n
  • Security and Protection on Microsoft and Azure (Sentinel, Defender, Vulnerability Suite)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    In order to be considered, please provide a link to your bio, a description of what you plan to present on as well as a profile picture.<\/div>\n
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    Kindly note that submission to speak does not guarantee a speaking slot.<\/div>\n
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    We kindly request that all speakers make their own travel and accommodation arrangements, as this is a free community even and such expenses are not covered by the organizers.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Call for speakers closes on the 31st of July<\/em> 2025<\/p>\n

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