This year, OktoberTekfest expands to a 1.5-day experience designed to deliver even more hands-on learning, technical insight, and peer collaboration. In addition to breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and the Tech Expo Hall, attendees can now take advantage of complimentary AI certification courses and hands-on labs led by industry experts.
Presidio's OktoberTekfest brings together technology leaders, technical specialists, and executive experts to help organizations navigate the rapidly evolving AI and IT landscape. Attendees will gain practical strategies, explore emerging technologies, and build valuable connections with peers and solution experts.
Whether you’re looking to expand your AI knowledge, earn certifications, explore innovative solutions, or connect with industry leaders, OktoberTekfest delivers an immersive experience focused on real-world outcomes and business impact.
Tekfest is now a 1.5-day event with more time for sessions and the Tech Expo, plus an AI peer panel, free NVIDIA AI training/certification, and hands-on labs.
INSPIRE: Thursday's agenda is focused on strategy, innovation, and peer conversations with an AI Peer Panel, Breakout Sessions, and Tech Expo Hall.
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Pick up your name badge, download the event app, and grab your swag bag at registration—plus, enjoy some coffee and donuts while networking before breakout sessions start at 10:00 AM!
New this year: Take part in an educational, candid discussion with your peers and local technology leaders and CIOs who are at different stages of adopting and operationalizing AI.
In this session, you will learn:
- What is working today: Practical AI use cases that are delivering measurable value
- What is not working: Common pitfalls, challenges, and lessons learned
- How others are approaching AI strategy, governance, and change management
Hear real examples from organizations like yours so you can better plan, prioritize, and advance your own AI journey.
Join focused breakout sessions to understand current technology trends, see how they impact your environment, and gain practical insights from industry experts you can apply in your organization.
After a morning of breakout sessions, enjoy lunch and network with industry peers!
The Tech Expo Hall will be open during lunch until 2:15 where our top technology partners will be showing live demos for Collaboration, Networking, Data Center, Cybersecurity, Cloud, AI, and IT Managed Services.
NEW! The Expo Hall will close at 2:15 as not to overlap with breakout sessions.
Join focused breakout sessions to understand current technology trends, see how they impact your environment, and gain practical insights from industry experts you can apply in your organization.
Join us in the Biergarten for local brews and Oktoberfest inspired fare. You'll enjoy music, networking with your peers, sponsor giveaways, and of course, our Official Tekfest26 Stein - while supplies last. Don't miss it!
Don't let the food and fun end with the Biergarten. Join us in one of our private, VIP after hours locations, right inside the hotel. No need to leave for a late night dinner or cocktail because we've got you covered with more food, drinks and after hours Tekfest fun!
VALIDATE: Friday is all about applying what you’ve learned on Thursday with NVIDIA AI Certification/training courses and additional hands-on labs from various tech partners.
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Grab some breakfast and take your seat for your NVIDIA AI Certification!
Get ready for a day packed full of trainings and labs!
Get started on a free NVIDIA AI certification course! During this hour we'll have a dedicated NVIDIA instructor onsite where you'll select your course based on your role type, get familiar with the resources available, and start your training.
The course is self-paced and intended for you to be able to start onsite at the event and then take it home with you to complete!
Course options and details will be shared as we get closer to the event.
More details coming soon!
Grab a quick bite to eat and fuel up for your next hands-on labs experience.
More details coming soon!
That's a wrap on our newest half day addition to OktoberTekfest! We'll see you next year!
Since 2013, OktoberTekfest has been brewing up the best sessions and tech demos for Collaboration, Cybersecurity, Networking, Data Center, Cloud, and AI. We bring together over 300 IT professionals from across the Southeast to tap into technology, inspire innovation, explore the biggest trends in the industry, and connect over bratwursts & brews!
View our video of past OktoberTekfest highlights.
"OktoberTekfest has, in previous years, proven beneficial to my team’s awareness of cybersecurity best practices, industry trends, and the application of technology to support business operations. Furthermore, the opportunity to connect with vendors and consultants on a local level has been valuable to the support of existing and future organizational initiatives.
"I really value OktoberTekfest because it's a great chance to connect with other IT professionals, see the latest in tech, and walk away with ideas we can actually use. Internetwork Engineering, a Presidio company, has been a trusted partner to the Town of Wake Forest, and events like this show how committed they are to helping us stay ahead."
"Tekfest is the perfect size. It feels personal while still being packed with valuable content. The sessions are technically relevant, and there is a great variety of vendors to speak with. The IE team always delivers with an excellent lunch and fun post-conference events that make the whole experience enjoyable."
As an airport, rarely does our IT staff have an opportunity to attend “tech” driven events. We have so many “airport” driven events that seem to occupy most of our travel. So, there are many reasons, we enjoy attending OktoberTekfest. For our staff, we have a chance to meet “one on one” with various vendors face to face to discuss successes, failures, possible solutions, and to discover future opportunities to better our network. Tekfest actually introduced us to the Pure Storeage and Veeam teams, which later that next year we purchased and installed through to develop our new virtual environment. Also, we were able to network with other “techies” to find out what was working in their environments. During the after hours events, we sit around and discuss technology related challenges and brag about our successful implementations. Last year, we met with the Internetwork Engineering UCS/UCM team and discussed our goal to upgrade our phone system. Within the year, we had a purchase order to Cisco through IE to complete the upgrade.
I would say for our IT staff, the event provides an opportunity to get away from the office, in a relaxed environment, to learn and interact with other people from all over our region, who work in the same field as us. I am trying to invite another customer to join us this year."
If you're a Presidio customer or prospect responsible for keeping your organization secure, connected, and competitive—OktoberTekfest is for you.
Whether you’re a hands-on Network Admin, a forward-thinking Systems Engineer, or a decision-making CIO or CISO, this event delivers the real-world tech insights that make stepping away from your desk worth it.
Join hundreds of IT pros and execs for a day packed with practical sessions, deep-dive demos, expert access, and meaningful peer conversations—plus local brews and Oktoberfest vibes.
It’s where strategy meets technology—Oktoberfest-style. No fluff. Just high-value content and connections. Prost to that!
It’s not enough to see the latest trends in technology if you can’t take back actionable lessons to your teams. Tekfest is proud to offer multiple breakout sessions from today's top industry tech leaders.
With over 30 live demos & exhibitors, we’ve got you covered with the latest Collaboration, Networking, Data Center, CyberSecurity, Cloud, and AI solutions.
We have over 300 IT professionals come from across the Southeast to attend Tekfest. It's your opportunity to connect with peers, industry thought leaders, and the Presidio Team who is with you every step of your technology journey.
Think all tech events are the same? Think again. Here’s what you won’t find at Tekfest — and why that’s exactly what makes it worth attending.
You won’t be bombarded or pressured to buy anything. Instead, you’ll explore real solutions to real problems and have genuine conversations with industry experts who are here to help.
Every moment at Tekfest is designed to deliver value. From expert-led sessions to hands-on demos and real conversations with peers, you’ll walk away with information you can actually use. You won't regret blocking off your calendar and taking a day away from the office - it's an investment that's worth your time.
We go beyond the basics — where tech meets experience. Yes, you’ll see cutting-edge demos, but you’ll also discuss challenges with peers, swap stories over steins, and dig into OktoberTekfest-themed bites. It's designed for real connection — not just a collection of swag.
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This event is organized by Presidio.
Registration is free to all **current Presidio customers or potential customers.
Food and evening events are included with your Tekfest registration.
**Presidio Partners are only allowed to attend the event if they have secured a sponsorship. Email National Sponsorship Manager, Gin Selfridge at gselfridge@presidio.comif you are a fully contracted partner with Presidio and are interested in sponsoring the event.
All non Presidio customers/guests registrations are subject to cancellation by the event organizers.
OktoberTekfest is only for current Presidio customers or potential customers, along with any fully onboarded Presidio partners that have secured and paid for their sponsorship.
Any registrations received from vendors or non-customers/guests will be cancelled.
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You can contact the event organizer at Presidio:
Yes, but only to fully onboarded Presidio Partners. If you are a contracted partner with Presidio, you can contact Presidio's National Sponsorship Manager, Gin Selfridge at gselfridge@presidio.com about potential sponsorships opportunities.
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