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Taste of IT 2026 Call For Presentations

Submit by: August 3, 2026

Speak at Taste of IT Conference.
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Join us at #TOIT26 as a speaker! Southwest Ohio's premier Technology conference awaits your expertise.
This year's theme is The Connected Stack.
The technology landscape is no longer a collection of separate priorities. AI affects data strategy. Cybersecurity shapes infrastructure. Workforce readiness influences adoption. Leadership determines whether any of it turns into real progress.
Selected presenters receive a complimentary registration and coveted TOIT speaker alumni status. Our #TOIT26 Conference Committee seeks seasoned industry experts, IT leaders, analysts, professors, and service providers with practical, non-sales pitch sessions. Showcase your skills—submit your proposal today!

If your presentation meets our criteria, complete and submit the #TOIT26 call for presentations form below.

Presentation length is approximately 45-50 minutes.

Topic or Track Ideas:
  • Case studies or client stories
  • Product/Service Demonstrations
  • Leadership
  • Data Analytics
  • Agile
  • Developers
  • Infrastructure
  • Cloud
  • Cybersecurity
  • AI
  • Robotics
  • Compliance
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Career Development
  • Cost Optimization
  • Social Engineering Scams
Note: The above are ideas; we're open to other topics that would resonate with IT professionals and leaders.
1.Presenter Information(Required.)
2.LinkedIN profile
3.Additional Presenters (if applicable)
4.Preferred Title for Presentation (Short, meaningful, and descriptive)
5.Presentation Abstract - Include an abstract of no more than 600 characters. If your proposal is accepted, this abstract will serve as marketing material and appear on the conference Web site and in the onsite program. Please be concise, accurate, and specific with your writing so you provide enough information to the selection committee.
6.Key Takeaways - Include three key takeaways that your audience will gain after hearing your presentation. These takeaways should help attendees understand what they will learn in your session. If your proposal is accepted, these takeaways will be shared along with your abstract to promote your session on social media channels and our conference app.
7.Presentation Outline - Please provide a basic, high level outline of your presentation. This will give the selection committee more information about your approach and presentation content.
8.How technical is your presentation?
9.What type of features below align with the presentation?
10.Who is the audience for the presentation?
11.Years of experience in this topic
12.Prior speaking experience (list event, video links, YouTube, etc as applicable)
13.Have you spoken at a Technology First conference or peer group meeting in the past?
14.Speaker Biography - Include a biography of no more than 500 characters that explains the qualifications of the speaker to present on this subject. This bio will be used in marketing materials.
15.Add additional Speaker Biography - Include a biography of no more than 500 characters that explains the qualifications of the speaker to present on this subject. This bio will be used in marketing materials.
16.Add additional Speaker Biography - Include a biography of no more than 500 characters that explains the qualifications of the speaker to present on this subject. This bio will be used in marketing materials.
17.Attach speaker(s) professional headshot
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20.If "Yes", would your company consider sponsoring the conference?