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May 3-7, 2026
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2026 Schedule

HDI's Service & Support World provides inspirational sessions that matter to you, with high-quality keynotes, 1-on-1 time with exhibitors, and multiple ways to connect with the IT support and service management community.

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May 05 Tuesday | 8:30 am

Pre-09: Customer Service Bootcamp: Building Emotional Intelligence and Resilience in Support Professionals

Speakers: Chris Gillis  (University of Notre Dame), Mike Voss  (University of Notre Dame)

Pass Type: Pre-Conference Training, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Leading World Class Service & Support Teams, Optimizing Service & Support Operations

Session Type: Workshop

May 06 Wednesday | 10:15 am

Session 103: One Team, One Vision: How We Unified Help Desk and Dispatch into a Modern Service Desk

Speakers: Chris Gillis  (Univeristy of Notre Dame), Mike Voss  (Univeristy of Notre Dame)

Pass Type: Core Pass, Premier Pass, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Leading World Class Service & Support Teams, Optimizing Service & Support Operations

Session Type: Session

May 06 Wednesday | 11:30 am

Session 202: Why Your Team Should Break The Rules (Sometimes)

Speaker: Matthew Pincus  (Helpt)

Pass Type: Core Pass, Premier Pass, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Leading World Class Service & Support Teams, Achieving IT Service & Management Excellence

Session Type: Session

May 07 Thursday | 10:15 am

Session 404: The Amazing Convergence of ITSM and Customer Service

Speaker: Nate Brown  (Metric Sherpa)

Pass Type: Core Pass, Premier Pass, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Evolving Service & Support Experience, Leading World Class Service & Support Teams

Session Type: Session

Session 405: From Uncertifiable to World Class and What's Next

Speakers: Dr Josh Nelson  (Power Design Inc), Tom Gartner  (Power Design Inc), Kimbelry Johns  (Power Design Inc), Ray Brown  (Power Design), Daves Vargas  (Power Design)

Pass Type: Core Pass, Premier Pass, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Leading World Class Service & Support Teams, Evolving Service & Support Experience

Session Type: Session

May 07 Thursday | 11:30 am

Session 502: IT Matters: Crafting Internal Communications That Connect

Speaker: adrienne dubrul  (TFS,Ltd.)

Pass Type: Core Pass, Premier Pass, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Achieving IT Service & Management Excellence, Leading World Class Service & Support Teams

Session Type: Session

Session 504: The Climb: Real Stories of Career Growth in IT Service Management

Speakers: Rocky McGuire  (Corporate One Federal Credit Union), Erica Marois  (Informa), Daniel Guinto  (CBIC), Tom Wilk  (Giant Eagle, Inc.), Savannah Shumbris  (BAYADA Home Heath Care)

Pass Type: Core Pass, Premier Pass, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Leading World Class Service & Support Teams, Achieving IT Service & Management Excellence

Session Type: Session

Session 505: From Help Desk to Hashtag: Building Brand Awareness Through Social Media

Speaker: Amanda Pritchard  (UT Dallas)

Pass Type: Core Pass, Premier Pass, Premium Learning Pass

Track: Optimizing Service & Support Operations, Leading World Class Service & Support Teams

Session Type: Session