- Identity Security - Blue Team
- Identity Security - Purple Team
- Microsoft 365 & Copilot
- Fabric First - Data AI Readiness
- SINK* (Stuff I Need to Know to support Entra and M365)
TEC 2025 Minneapolis
Where Identity Security, Microsoft 365, and Copilot experts gather, learn, and innovate.
The Experts Conference 2025 Keynotes
ALEX SIMONS
Alex Simons is Corporate Vice President of Product Management & Security Engineering for Microsoft’s Identity and Network Access Division. He leads the vision, strategy, and design of the Microsoft Entra Suite, collaborating across Microsoft products to deliver world-class identity, security, and compliance solutions. A Microsoft veteran since 1993, Alex joined the Identity Division in 2012. He holds a degree from the Wharton School, is a self-taught programmer, and coaches competitive volleyball in his free time.
PAULA JANUSZKIEWICZ
CEO and Founder of CQURE Inc. and CQURE Academy, specializing in advanced cybersecurity solutions and training. A graduate of Harvard Business School and a Microsoft Regional Director for Central and Eastern Europe, Paula is a recognized cybersecurity expert with over 15 years of experience. She has led security projects for governments and enterprises worldwide and is a sought-after speaker at top conferences like Microsoft Ignite, RSA, and Black Hat. Paula's expertise extends to penetration testing, security architecture, and awareness training, making her a leader in the field.
ADAM BANKS
As the former CIO of Maersk, Adam Banks led the response to the devastating NotPetya cyber attack, restoring critical systems and ensuring business continuity. With a background in IT and business transformation, he has held senior roles at Monitise, Visa, and Maersk, including CIO, CTO, and Head of Architecture. His expertise spans cybersecurity, operations, and crisis management, making him a leading voice in resilience and digital strategy.
Real-World Hybrid Identity, Microsoft 365 and Copilot Strategies You Can Use Today
Join us at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center Hotel on September 30-October 1, 2025, for The Experts Conference (TEC), with optional pre-conference workshops on September 29. Hosted by Quest Software, TEC 2025 is the go-to event for IT directors, cybersecurity professionals, and Microsoft 365 managers who need practical, no-nonsense solutions for managing, securing, and migrating Microsoft environments.
This year, TEC 2025 focuses on the real-world challenges of identity threats, the latest advancements in Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) and how to bring Copilot agents under control! We’re cutting through the AI-marketing hype to deliver actionable, here-and-now strategies in our breakout track line-up:
At TEC 2025, you’ll gain practical knowledge, not just theoretical ideas or future promises. Whether it’s identity threat detection and response, AI in security, controlling agents, or building trust in your M365 data, our sessions provide the hands-on insights you need to stay ahead in your IT management, security, and migration efforts.
When you join us at TEC 2025, you’ll experience:
Practicality at its core: TEC 2025 isn't about conceptual ideas; it's about actionable strategies that you can apply immediately into the IT environments you’re responsible for.
Technology that redefines possibilities: Explore the capabilities of Microsoft Copilot, using and controlling agents, and building trust in your identity security and your data Fabric. TEC 2025 is your compass for navigating the evolving realm of IT management and security.
Up-to-the-minute insight: These Microsoft MVPs, industry experts, and IT peers will delve into the most current challenges you’re facing. Learn from their real-world experiences and best practices.
Countdown to TEC Minneapolis
Please choose a TEC ticket to begin your registration.
If you already purchased a ticket without the workshop and would like to add a Monday workshop, please email events@TheExpertsConference.com to start the swap process.
See Workshop descriptions here: Workshops | TEC 2025 Minneapolis
Why Attendees love TEC
“You’ve got some of the best practitioners in the world sitting and talking about their problems with other best practitioners in the world. The real meaty problems are being dealt with in that environment. And its incredible to see what people are learning from each other. So I think the community is actually a huge part of it.”
- TEC 2022 Keynote.
“Sometimes other conferences might be more focused on sales to sell their products, this is everybody trying to talk about what’s best for everyone. "
- Attendee
"Relevant and practical talks about topics encountered in my daily life. "
- Attendee
“There are really great speakers here, well-known speakers that are from around the world, top in their class, and the content they bring to tech provide details about the problems that are real world that organizations are expriencing today.”
- Sean Metcalf, Microsoft Certified Master, Founder & CTO, Trimarc Security, LLC
“Well the most valuable part for me is the ability to connect with not just the experts at Microsoft and Quest, but with all the other third-party experts, who support the Microsoft products and the Microsoft environments.”
- Attendee
"I thought everything with the conference was first class. The topics, accommodations, food was all fantastic. I know the first day was crowded in some rooms, but extra chairs we brought in and rooms were reconfigured for day 2. I felt the event staff really cared for the attendees and I certainly appreciated that!"
- Attendee
Sponsored by
TEC 2025 and the entire TEC Community is sponsored by the leaders who have helped move, manage, and secure more than 336 million Active Directory users: Quest Software.
Please choose a TEC ticket to begin your registration.
If you already purchased a ticket without the workshop and would like to add a Monday workshop, please email events@TheExpertsConference.com to start the swap process.
See Workshop descriptions here: Workshops | TEC 2025 Minneapolis