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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 101: Quick Win Toolkit: Problem-Solving You Can Use Today

Speaker: Joel Koh  (Chick-fil-A)

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

Track: Achieving IT Service & Management Excellence, Optimizing Service & Support Operations

Session Type: Session

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 07 Thursday | 10:15 am

Session 403: Leveraging HDI Certification to Transform Your Service Organization

Speakers: William Poad  (Vertex Inc.), Annie Bartolomeo  (Vertex Inc.)

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

Track: Achieving IT Service & Management Excellence, Optimizing Service & Support Operations

Session Type: Session

May 07 Thursday | 11:30 am

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

May 07 Thursday | 4:00 pm

Session 604: Training the Next Generation of Support

Speakers: Patrick White  (University of Florida), Sadie DePeter  (University of Florida)

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

Track: Optimizing Service & Support Operations, Evolving Service & Support Experience

Session Type: Session