1. Why I Should Attend SPTechCon: The SharePoint & Office 365 Conference
Boston, MA |August 25-28, 2019

2. SPTechCon Quick Facts
SPTechCon attracts attendees from 28 countries and 42 U.S. states.
SPTechCon offers practical information that can be put to use on the job right away.
SPTechCon offers over a variety of different tutorials and technical classes given from the most knowledgeable SharePoint and Office 365 experts in the field.
There are many opportunities for networking with speakers, exhibitors and other attendees

3. Registration Details SPTechCon offers discounts on registration for:
Groups (3 or more people)
Government Employees
Educational Institutions
User Groups
Nonprofit Organizations
Speakers and Exhibitors

4. Additional Tips for Reducing Costs
The earlier you register, the lower the registration price is.
Forgo the pre-conference tutorials and only register for 3 days instead of 4.
Reservations at the conference hotel are available at a discounted rate.
A discount on Uber for the city of the conference is provided about a week before the show.
Offering to cover some of your travel costs can vastly improve your chances of getting approval to attend.

5. Education at SPTechCon
Half and Full Day Tutorials
Technical sessions
Keynotes from Industry Leaders
Classes geared for a variety of different users
Developer
IT Pro
Information Workers / Power Users
Architects
Business Decision Makers
Classes covering topics such as:
Business Intelligence
Security & Compliance
Forms/Workflow/Flow/Powerapps
Information Architecture
Migration
User Adoption & Governance
Search
Microsoft Teams
Office Development
Deployment and Management

6. Networking Opportunites
Exhibit Hall – network other attendees and with over different 3rd party vendors
Attend User Group meetings held on-site
Special Events at SPTechCon
Office 365 Challenge – building a Office 365 environment for a non-profit
Lightning Talks
Networking Reception
Women in SharePoint Luncheon
Ice Cream Social

7. My Plan While at SPTechCon
I will research the classes I want to take and prepare my schedule ahead of time via the conference app
I will research the companies exhibiting and make a list of possible discussion topics
I will attend all networking events and meet other attendees to share ideas and issues we are having in SharePoint and/or Office 365
Upon my return, I will make specific action plans and recommendations to improve how our company uses and leverages SharePoint and/or Office 365
Upon my return, I will share my new knowledge with my colleagues and conduct formal training within my department

8. Testimonials from Previous Attendees
“This is the most informative conference I have been to in years. The technical discussions gave me a much better understanding of direction, advantages and challenges we face with this massive platform.” – Jamie Tyndall
“As a newcomer to SharePoint, SPTechCon was an excellent way to begin learning more of its vast capabilities. This conference is a great way to hear about technical features and success stories of the product. Great vendors too. I will be following up with several of them about their products.” – Jeffrey Wahl
“This was a great conference that addresses all levels, roles and abilities. Great variety of classes, great presenters and I learned many practical things that I can take back and start implementing next week.” – Kathy Mincey
“From beginner to expert, on premises to online, SPTechCon has something for everyone!” – Jason Galgeo

9. Questions about the Conference
SPTechCon has a very knowledgeable staff and provides great customer service to its attendees and potential attendees. Questions about the conference, registration, travel, etc. should be directed to Jon Everett at He’ll be happy to help!