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Be a Speaker at .NEXT 2026

If you’re a Nutanix customer, partner or industry thought leader who is passionate about leveraging cloud technology and solving IT bottlenecks, we want YOU to be a speaker at .NEXT Chicago!

Speaker Perks

  • Complimentary .NEXT Pass
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Assistance with reviewing and polishing your presentation content
  • Access to a professional speaking coach
  • Professional services for PowerPoint deck cleanup

Timeline

  • Submissions Open: October 13 
  • Submissions Close: January 9
  • Notify Applicants: January 20

Guidelines for Submissions

To help you get started, here are a few guidelines which describe what we are looking for:

  1. Start with a great story to tell
  2. Choose a topic that addresses or solves common customer challenges
  3. Integrate clear use cases, best practices, learning, and how-tos
  4. If you are an industry expert and thought leader, share your expertise on any of the industry’s hottest technologies
  5. Clearly identify how your company adapted and uses Nutanix products
  6. You may focus on a specific Nutanix product feature, it’s impact, as well as how you are using it to drive success

Submission Process and Requirements

Complete the online submission form below in its entirety. The form must include:

  • Your name and contact information
  • Session title and abstract (100 words minimum)
  • Speaker(s) name, company, job title, 50-word professional bio, and previous speaking engagements

Content Submissions