Spiceworks Ziff Davis today announced that SpiceWorld 2026, the annual gathering that has defined the IT professional calendar for nearly two decades, will take place on November 12–13, 2026, at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas. The 19th edition of this landmark conference arrives under an electrifying theme: Lead. Learn. Connect. — a rallying call for every IT pro ready to step into the future with confidence.

Expect a fully charged two-day experience: more than 30 practical sessions, 50 expert speakers, hands-on tech demos, peer-driven discussions, four deep-dive pre-conference workshops covering Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance, Git & GitHub fundamentals, and PowerShell automation, and the kind of authentic community energy that cannot be replicated behind a screen. 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 truly built for them, not watered-down keynotes, no pitches allowed, but raw, practical, peer-validated knowledge. Year after year, hundreds of IT pros, 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 pros and see the latest vendor offerings are invaluable. Each year, it gets better.”

— Jerry L., SpiceWorld Attendee, Director of IT at a Global Accounting Firm

In 2026, SpiceWorld goes further. Amid the most rapid pace of technology change the industry has ever seen, the conference doubles down 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 reflect exactly where the IT profession stands today:

  1. Career Development: Navigating the “human” side of IT. Help your peers lead teams, avoid burnout, land their next role, master the art of the IT budget, and level up from tech expert to strategic leader.

  2. Security: Defending the front lines. Share your strategies for Zero Trust, threat hunting, disaster recovery, and managing risk in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

  3. Cloud & Infrastructure: The backbone of the business. We’re looking for best practices in hybrid cloud management, virtualization, networking, and data center modernization.

  4. 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.

  5. Emerging Tech & AI: Beyond the buzzwords. Show us practical use cases for AI in the IT department, LLM orchestration, and how you’re using automation to reclaim your time.

Beyond the sessions, SpiceWorld 2026 offers something irreplaceable: face-to-face access to leading technology vendors, live product demonstrations, and an expo floor buzzing with the latest innovations.

A Community That Feels Like Family

With over 600+ attendees expected across the two-day event and 50 speakers representing the sharpest minds in technology, SpiceWorld 2026 is more than a conference; it is a homecoming. The Spiceworks community, one of the most trusted IT networks in the world with nearly two decades of history, comes alive in Austin every November.

Whether you are a seasoned sysadmin, a rising data engineer, a cybersecurity specialist, or a CIO thinking about strategy, SpiceWorld meets you exactly where you are. The sessions are peer-reviewed, practitioner-led, and ruthlessly focused on what is actionable, because your time is too valuable for theory that does not translate into results on Monday morning.

Event Details at a Glance

Dates: November 12–13, 2026

Venue: AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, Austin, Texas

Speakers: 50 industry experts and community leaders

Sessions: 30+ practical, peer-driven sessions across 4 tracks

Audience: Senior Leader (Owner/ VP/ C-level), IT Director/ Manager, Mid or Senior-level IC-Systems Administrators (Network, database), Software Dev. etc., Entry-level IT Support/ Help Desk, Technical Consultant/ Systems Integrator, Sales/Marketing, Security Professional, Other.

Register: www.spiceworks.com/spiceworld

About Spiceworks Ziff Davis

Spiceworks Ziff Davis is where IT professionals and technology marketers meet, collaborate, and grow. For nearly twenty years, Spiceworks has provided the tools, community, research, and events that connect technology buyers and sellers, helping IT pros solve problems and businesses make smarter decisions. SpiceWorld is the company’s flagship live event, bringing the best of the Spiceworks community together every fall in Austin, Texas.

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