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TN Days Community Events

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Share your knowledge with Tennessee’s Microsoft technology community. We welcome speakers of all experience levels across Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville.

Tennessee Community Days is built on the generosity of people willing to share what they know. Whether you’re a seasoned Microsoft MVP or stepping on stage for the first time, your perspective has value — and our community wants to hear from you.

WHY SPEAK AT TN DAYS


Build Your Profile

Get listed on CommunityDays.org, promoted on social media, and featured in event materials — great for your personal brand and career.

Give Back

Help upskill professionals and students across Tennessee who may not have access to paid training or national conferences.

Grow Your Network

Connect with other speakers, sponsors, and Microsoft enthusiasts from across the state at the speaker dinner and networking sessions.

SESSION FORMATS


Full Session

45 – 60 minutes

An in-depth presentation, demo, or hands-on workshop on a Microsoft technology topic. Perfect for comprehensive dives into Copilot, Power Platform, Azure, Teams, and more.

✓ Technical deep dives

✓ Live demos & walkthroughs

✓ Hands-on workshops

Lightning Talk

10 – 15 minutes

A focused, fast-paced session ideal for sharing a tip, tool, workflow, or lesson learned. A fantastic entry point for first-time speakers with a great idea.

✓ Tips, tools & quick wins

✓ Real-world stories & lessons learned

✓ Great for first-time speakers

WHAT TO EXPECT AS A SPEAKER


Before the Event

✓ Confirmation & scheduling email

✓ Listed on event website & schedule

✓ Social media promotion

✓ CommunityDays.org speaker profile

At the Event

✓ Speaker dinner invitation

✓ A/V support & room setup

✓ Welcoming, engaged audience

✓ Networking with sponsors & peers

POPULAR TOPICS


We welcome proposals on any Microsoft technology topic. Past and popular areas include:

Microsoft Copilot Power Platform Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Teams SharePoint & OneDrive Power BI & Analytics
Security & Compliance Microsoft 365 Admin + Your idea!

Ready to take the stage?

Submit your proposal and our team will be in touch. We review all submissions and aim to confirm speakers as early as possible. Questions? Reach out to us directly.

Submit a Speaking Proposal
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TN Days Community Events · 1859 Falling Waters Rd · Knoxville, TN 37922 · info@tndays.org

All speakers are expected to uphold our Code of Conduct. TN Days Community Events is committed to a kind, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.