The document is a call for speakers for the InterConnect 2017 conference on DevOps transformation, strategy, architecture and implementation. Speakers are invited to submit a proposal including a 100-word abstract focused on one of the listed DevOps sub-topics by November 11, 2016. Selected speakers will present at the conference from March 19-23, 2017 in Las Vegas and may receive a complimentary conference pass.

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Helpful tips
Proposals should include a
presentation title and a well-written
abstract of approximately 100
words that reflects an organized
description of the presentation.
Select from the topics listed
above.
Call for Speakers is now open!
Elevate your business with cloud! InterConnect 2017 is the premier conference
for cloud education and skill development. And we are inviting you to share
your experience and expertise by submitting a speaker proposal for
InterConnect today.
We are looking for abstracts on DevOps transformation, strategy,
architecture, implementation, technical expertise and more. Speakers will be
an integral part of the conference community, offering attendees
unprecedented networking, education, and in-depth technical knowledge,
while raising their own company’s profile. If you are selected as a speaker, you
may be eligible to receive a full conference pass at no charge.
Tell us about your DevOps best practices, deliver implementation insights, or
share your industry story.
Your proposal should focus on one of these DevOps sub-topics:
 Application Lifecycle Management
 Application Management
 Application Security
 Continuous Delivery & ARA
 DevOps for Administrators
 Development & Continuous
Integration
 DevOps for Mobile
 DevOps for z Systems
 Enterprise DevOps
Transformation
 IT Operations Analytics
 IT Operations Management
 Methods & Toolchains
 Microservices
 Software Testing
* You can find DevOps listed under ‘Bluemix & Softlayer’ and ‘Hybrid’ topics
Timeline
Call for Speakers Closes:
November 11, 2016
Speakers Notified:
December 2016
Presentations Due:
February20,2017
Submityourproposalnow
InterConnect
2017
March 19–23
MGM Grand&
MandalayBay
Las Vegas
Nevada
DevOps