The premier IT conference for technology professionals is back with two days of learning, connecting, and a first look at the 2026 State of IT Report
AUSTIN, Texas, September 09, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spiceworks Ziff Davis announced today that SpiceWorld 2026, the annual gathering that has defined the IT professional calendar for nearly two decades, will take place November 12-13, 2026 at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The 19th edition of this landmark conference comes under an electrifying theme: Lead. learning. Connect. – a rallying call for every IT professional ready to step into the future with confidence.
Expect a fully-loaded two-day experience: more than 30 hands-on sessions, 50 expert speakers, hands-on tech demos, peer-driven discussions, four deep-dive pre-conference workshops on Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, Git & GitHub Fundamentals, and PowerShell Automation, and the kind of authentic community cannot be replicated. SpiceWorld 2026 is where ambition meets action, and where the conversations that shape the future of IT happen in real life.
The conference that understands IT like no other
SpiceWorld was born from a simple idea: that IT professionals deserve a space that is really built for them, not watered-down keynotes, no spaces allowed, but raw, practical, peer-validated knowledge. Year after year, hundreds of IT professionals, sysadmins, data enthusiasts, cybersecurity leads, and technology decision makers return to Austin because SpiceWorld delivers on that promise.
“SpiceWorld is by far the most useful IT conference I attend. The opportunities I get to meet other IT professionals and see the latest vendor offerings are invaluable. It gets better every year.”
– Jerry L., SpiceWorld Attendee, Director of IT at a Global Accounting Firm
In 2026, SpiceWorld continues. At the fastest pace of technology change the industry has ever seen, the conference focuses on what matters most: equipping IT professionals with the leadership skills, technical knowledge and human connections to thrive, not just survive.
What awaits you at SpiceWorld 2026
The agenda is built around five mission-critical pillars that accurately reflect where the IT profession stands today:
Career development: Navigating the “human” side of IT. Help your colleagues lead teams, avoid burnout, land their next role, master the art of the IT budget, and level up from tech expert to strategic leader.
Security: Defense of the front lines. Share your strategies for zero trust, threat hunting, disaster recovery, and managing risk in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Cloud & Infrastructure: The backbone of business. We look for best practices in hybrid cloud management, virtualization, networking, and data center modernization.
Software & OS: The tools of the trade. Deep dives into the platforms and applications we use every day, from Windows and Linux to SaaS management and specialized enterprise tools.
Emerging Tech & AI: Beyond the Buzzwords. Show us practical use cases for AI in the IT department, LLM orchestration, and how to use automation to reclaim your time.