Asset & Facilities Management

The IBM TechXchange 2025 conference is back and better than ever! Taking place from October 6-9 in Orlando, Florida, this event is built by technologists, for technologists. And here’s the best part: we want YOU to be a speaker—especially if you’re a Maximo expert!

What makes this event unique? Over 60% of the sessions will come from clients, IBM Champions, user group members, partners, and academics. This is your chance to showcase how you’re using IBM Maximo to solve real business challenges and be part of the VIPs of the event—the developers, engineers, architects, and data scientists who work with IBM products every day.

🎙️ Why Should You Speak at IBM TechXchange 2025?

Speaking at TechXchange isn’t just about sharing knowledge—it’s about building your reputation and career. Here’s what you’ll get:

✨ A complimentary conference pass (with additional passes for client speakers to bring teammates)
✨ Personalized speaker coaching to sharpen your presentation skills
✨ Exclusive conference swag and recognition as a thought leader
✨ Social media kit to help you promote your session across platforms

Previous speakers say the visibility and credibility gained from speaking at TechXchange has been a game-changer for their professional journey.

🚀 What We’re Looking For: Maximo Sessions

The Call for Speakers is open now through April 11, and we’re looking for Maximo-focused sessions in two formats:

🔹 20-minute Tech Talks: Concise discussions of Maximo use cases, case studies, or special topics. Perfect for sharing your expertise as a solo speaker.

🔹 60-minute Technology Breakouts: In-depth technical sessions showcasing Maximo best practices, architectures, and client success stories. You can co-present with an IBM rep if you like!

✍️ How to Submit Your Session

Submitting your session is easy! Here’s what you need to know:

1. Explain why your session matters: What makes your Maximo experience valuable for the TechXchange audience?

2. Choose the right category: Select IBM Maximo as the featured product.

3. Define your audience level: Introductory, Intermediate, or Advanced—choose what best fits your session.

Note: The TechXchange audience demands technical content—so focus on real-world applications, not marketing pitches. Sessions featuring client stories in partnership with IBM partners will receive extra consideration.

🎤 What Happens If Your Session Is Accepted?

If your session is selected, you’ll receive:

✅ An official invitation via email
✅ Access to the Speaker Portal (where you’ll submit your bio, headshot, and sign the consent form)
✅ A complimentary speaker pass—no registration code required!

The TechXchange team may also work with you to fine-tune your session focus to ensure a balanced curriculum for all attendees.

🌟 Speaker Coaching and Social Media Perks

All speakers get free access to professional coaching to refine their public speaking skills. Plus, the Speaker Portal provides social media tools so you can easily promote your session with custom-branded tiles and content.

💡 What Makes a Great Maximo Submission?

Maximo practitioners want to know how things work in the real world. Consider:

• Sharing case studies: Tell a story from business need to results.

• Discussing best practices: Show how you’ve optimized asset management with Maximo.

• Including technical details: Attendees love deep dives into architecture and deployment.

The best sessions end with actionable insights and time for Q&A.

🚨 Don’t Miss Out—Submit by April 11!

This is your chance to become a recognized voice in the Maximo community at IBM TechXchange 2025. Share your expertise, connect with peers, and help shape the future of asset management.

👉 Submit your session today and join us in Orlando! 🌴✨

Let’s “click” through the typical flow for proposal submissions.

Everyone is directed to a landing page within our Conference Speaker Management system (you'll need an IBM ID), and there is a basic page (example below). The blue button will launch a form to intake your session ideas.

The intake form has several mandatory fields. Take a moment to tell us why you think the session is valuable to TechXchange audiences. Also, be thoughtful about whether your session is Introductory, Intermediate or Advanced.

Once you have submitted the session details, the next window asks you to select the speaker for the session. Most likely, this is yourself, but understand that this is an important step in the process and your session will not be complete unless a speaker is attached.

The next window is the Intake Form for Speaker details. This data is essential for the TechXchange team to offer the free conference pass, so do please fill in all required fields.

Once you press the blue Add Contact Info button, you’ll see that the Speaker name now appears associated with your session.

Press Continue to complete your session proposal. The next window shows that your session proposal has been submitted. You can see the relevant data, plus submitter and speaker. You are done with this session, however, if you would like to submit additional proposals, click the Submission Home button and it will return you to the Call for Session landing page.

If you do return to the Call for Speakers landing page, you will see all your previously submitted sessions along the bottom. Click the Blue Button to start the process over again.