PDS Call for Speakers!

The Professional Development Summit (PDS) returns in-person in 2023!
PDS 2023: April 25, 2023 at Saint Mary's University KeynoteShawn Kanungo: Strategy in a World of Disruption A globally recognized innovation and disruption strategist who operates at the intersection of creativity, business, and technology, who has been recognized globally for his work in innovation will be bringing us an exciting Presentation and Workshop you will not want to miss!
Call For Speakers - Extended to February 3, 2023!
PDS has extended the Call for Speakers deadline as they are looking for professionals to bring high-quality content on Innovation and Technology. This can be done in a variety of format which includes:
- Presentations /on a topic of your choosing
- Case studies sharing insights and lessons learned
- Panels discussing and debating industry-related topics
They are interested in content around:
- Cloud - Azure, AWS, Google - OnPrem to Cloud Transformation, How to Optimize your transformation
- Cybersecurity - cyber threats, remote working, e-commerce
- Artificial intelligence
- DevOps - streamline, sustainability
- Data - Governance, modernization
- Enterprise Technology Transformations
- Quantum Computing
- Web 3.0/Metaverse
- Impact of digital transformation on your industry
- or any other innovation technology topic
If you have a topic related to modernization and digitalization and the impact on business today and in near future they are interested in hearing from you! If you or someone in your organization would like to participate in this year's event, please visit PDS 2023 Call for Speakers.
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