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SEPTEMBER 14–17, 2026 | DENVER, COLORADO

Speak at .conf26

.conf26 starts with your expertise

Our favorite event of the year is back — and it’s built by practitioners like you! We’re now accepting session submissions for all experience levels, from first-time speakers to seasoned experts. If you have Splunk insights, stories, or solutions worth sharing, we want to hear them. Explore the available resources and webinars to help you craft a strong proposal and make an impression at .conf26.

 

Submit a proposal

Share. Educate. Inspire.

Have a Splunk story worth sharing? We’re looking for speakers who’ve used Splunk to solve real problems, protect their organizations, deliver exceptional digital experiences, or create something truly innovative. Share your hard‑won insights with a global audience of peers and leaders.

Selected speakers have the opportunity to receive dedicated coaching, a complimentary .conf26 pass, and exclusive speaker swag — plus the opportunity to inspire and shape the future of the Splunk community.

 

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.conf26 session tracks

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Security

Power the agentic SOC: Unify data, tooling, AI, and TDIR to automate the mundane, clarify the complex, and mitigate risk. 

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Observability

Learn how AI-driven insights help you gain business context, resolve issues faster, and control your data and costs. 

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Platform

Unify and analyze data at scale, anywhere it resides, powering the Cisco Data Fabric architecture to activate agentic operations.

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Developer

Build and monetize Splunk apps and integrations. Drive unique business outcomes with advanced customizations and unlock value.

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How to create your best .conf submission

Check out these resources that outline the learning tracks, topics, themes, and storylines we’re looking for.

Watch the videos

Check out these video tips and tricks before submitting your .conf breakout idea.

Read the FAQs

General questions about Call for Submissions? Looking for an email address to ask a question? Check out our CFS most frequently asked questions.

 

Session tracks

Review the .conf26 Track Guidance document for detailed information on each of our four tracks. Crafting your submissions with these topics in mind will improve your chances of being selected.

Get your proposal in by March 26

Get your .conf26 submission in tip-top shape

Calling all aspiring .conf26 speakers! Join us on March 12 at 12pm PT to hear what a successful proposal looks like and get your questions answered by the review committee.

Register for webinar

Call for Submissions timeline

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Share your Splunky wisdom

Accepting speaker proposals through March 26.

Submit yours now