The MacAdmins Conference welcomes presentations across a wide range of topics related to managing and supporting the Apple ecosystem. We’re excited to see proposals that reflect the real work MacAdmins do every day, from technical sessions on macOS and iOS management, deployment, automation, security, scripting, and third-party software, to power skills like leadership, team dynamics, communication, and collaboration.
This conference is a community-driven space to share knowledge, experience, and ideas with peers who manage Apple environments every day. Whether you are exploring emerging challenges, refining proven strategies, or sharing practical insights from your work, your perspective can help others. First-time speakers are warmly encouraged to submit; you do not need to have all the answers to have something valuable to share.
Topic Suggestions
Not sure if your idea fits? If you manage Apple devices, chances are your experience is exactly what others want to learn from. These topics are meant to spark ideas—not define boundaries. We welcome proposals grounded in real-world work, experimentation, lessons learned, and evolving practices across the Apple ecosystem.
🍏 Apple Platform Management
- Managing macOS, iOS, iPadOS, visionOS and tvOS at scale
- Device enrollment, provisioning, and lifecycle management
- Apple Business Manager / Apple School Manager integrations
- Planning for and responding to major OS and platform changes
- Supporting new or emerging Apple platforms and capabilities
🔐 Security, Privacy & Identity
- Security models and best practices for Apple-managed devices
- Identity-driven management (SSO, MFA, device trust, Platform SSO)
- Passkeys, passwordless authentication, and modern credential strategies
- Endpoint protection, compliance, and visibility
- Privacy considerations in managed environments
- Navigating security requirements while maintaining a good user experience
🛠 Automation, Tools & Workflows
- Scripting and automation using shell, Python, Swift, APIs, or other tools
- Declarative and policy-driven management approaches
- Git-backed workflows and infrastructure-as-code for Apple admins
- Integrating MDMs with identity, security, and support platforms
- Reducing manual effort through thoughtful automation and process design
🤖 AI & Emerging Technologies
- Practical uses of AI in Apple device management and support
- AI-assisted troubleshooting, scripting, documentation, or workflows
- Evaluating AI-enabled tools for enterprise use (privacy, security, risk)
- Policy considerations for AI features on managed Apple devices
- Exploring new Apple platform features and frameworks as they emerge
- Early experiences with new tools or technologies—what worked, what didn’t, and what you learned
📊 Data, Monitoring & Observability
- Using data to inform decisions about Apple fleets
- Reporting, analytics, and dashboards for device management and support
- Monitoring device health, compliance, and performance
- Identifying useful signals without overwhelming teams
- Turning metrics into actionable insights
📱 iOS & iPadOS in Practice
- iPad-first or mobile-focused environments
- Shared iPad deployments and operational lessons
- Application distribution and update strategies
- Supporting diverse roles, use cases, and accessibility needs
💬 Real-World Case Studies
- Lessons learned from deployments, migrations, or redesigns
- Scaling Apple management with small or distributed teams
- Tool, platform, or workflow transitions
- Challenges encountered—and how you worked through them
- What you’d do differently next time
🧠 People, Process & Culture
- Supporting users through technical or organizational change
- Reducing support load and admin burnout
- Communicating policies and standards effectively
- Building sustainable, inclusive IT practices
- The soft skills that make technical work successful
🌱 Career Growth & Community
- Growing as a MacAdmin at any stage of your career
- Mentorship, documentation, and knowledge sharing
- Learning through experimentation and iteration
- First-time speaker experiences and lessons learned
- Building community within and beyond your organization
If you are not sure about a topic, ask a mentor in the #psumac-mentors channel on the MacAdmins Slack or feel free to contact us.
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