A strong turnout for the first U.S. chapter event.
Inaugural U.S. chapter · Year in review
Dallas 2025
Workplace Ninjas US 2025 launched the newest chapter in the Workplace Ninjas community and brought endpoint management and security practitioners together to learn, share, and connect. Across two sold-out days in Dallas, the event created real momentum with technical depth, standout community experiences, and an intentional focus on inclusion.
December 9–10, 2025
The Highland, Dallas, TX
100% sold out inaugural event
At-a-glance
The numbers behind the first Workplace Ninjas US event
Dallas 2025 set the tone for what the U.S. chapter can become: a high-value, highly engaged event with strong technical programming, sponsor backing, and a community-first experience from start to finish.
Two days packed with practical, technical learning.
A broad mix of voices from across the community.
Key expo and experience partners powered the event.
Immediate proof that the U.S. community wanted this event.
Inaugural event, immediate momentum
The newest Workplace Ninjas chapter launched with strong attendance, high energy, and clear appetite for a U.S.-based gathering.
Technical depth with community warmth
The event blended practical endpoint and security content with a friendly, collaborative atmosphere that stood out to attendees.
A strong foundation for what comes next
Dallas proved the format, the audience, and the experience - creating a clear runway into the 2027 chapter.
Teams built a D&I-focused app or agent for collaboration preferences and matchmaking - no Copilot or AI assistance allowed.
The opening keynote helped anchor the first day with strong Microsoft Security leadership.
Games, prizes, and playful mechanics kept engagement high without losing the technical core of the event.
The event closed with another high-profile Microsoft voice and a clear sense of momentum for the future.
Big wins
What made Dallas 2025 such a strong launch
The first Workplace Ninjas US conference did more than fill a room - it created a focused, high-energy environment for endpoint management and security professionals to learn, connect, and build momentum together.
Momentum
Inaugural event, major momentum
Workplace Ninjas US launched as the newest chapter in the Workplace Ninjas community and immediately established a U.S. gathering point for practitioners who care deeply about endpoint management, security, and modern workplace outcomes.
A sold-out first year created immediate proof of demand, community fit, and sponsor confidence.
Technical focus
High-impact content across the modern workplace stack
The program stayed tightly focused on cloud-native modern workplace, endpoint management, and security, while also creating room for community-centered sessions like Women in Tech and Neurodiversity in Tech.
Microsoft Intune
Microsoft Entra
Copilot & Agents
Azure Virtual Desktop
Windows 365
Communication & Collaboration
Automation
Women in Tech
Neurodiversity in Tech
Jason Roszak
VP of Product at Microsoft Security, Microsoft
A strong opening voice for a conference centered on practical endpoint and security leadership.
Christiaan Brinkhoff
Principal Program Manager and Community Director, Microsoft
The closing keynote reinforced both the technical depth of the program and the strength of the broader community.
Standout experiences & new initiatives
Community-first ideas that gave the event its own personality
Beyond the technical program, Dallas 2025 stood out for building a memorable attendee experience - one that felt intentionally fun, inclusive, and distinct from a standard IT conference.
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Community awards
Golden Clippy Awards
A community-first awards program where attendees voted on finalists and winners across categories like Intune Advocate of the Year, Security Superstar of the Year, DaaS Dynamo of the Year, Entra Idol of the Year, Distinguished Woman of the Year, and more.
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Attendee engagement
Immersive conference experience
Bingo, claw machines, and the official event currency #ClippyBuxx helped keep energy, fun, and attendee interaction at the center of the conference.
03
Hackathon
Pre-day collaboration challenge
Hosted at Westlake Brewery, the hackathon pushed teams to design a D&I-focused app or agent that helped people share collaboration preferences and connect with others through matchmaking - with no Copilot or AI assistance.
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Speaker & attendee experience
Premium swag and real speaker appreciation
Attendees received a North Face backpack and other premium swag. Speakers were recognized with personalized crystal plaques and had travel and accommodations fully reimbursed, including a comfortable stay at the luxury Highland hotel.
Community & inclusion impact
A visible commitment to making the event welcoming, inclusive, and useful
Inclusion was built into the event design
Dallas 2025 intentionally created space for people to feel seen, supported, and able to connect more deeply - technically and personally. The Women in Tech panel and Neurodiversity panel were each scheduled with no competing sessions to maximize participation and visibility, while the speaker roster also leaned more intentionally diverse than many industry norms.
- Women in Tech panel attendance: 70+ attendees
- Neurodiversity panel attendance: 70+ attendees
- Speaker diversity: 12 women speakers
- Clear commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and friendly learning space for all
Speed mentoring
Attendees selected the speakers they wanted to learn from and scheduled 1:1 meet-ups during the conference for focused technical deep dives and career insight.
Sponsor + expo snapshot
Organizations that helped power the inaugural event.
Proof points
What attendees said
The strongest signal from Dallas may have been the tone of the attendee feedback: practical, friendly, and worth the time.
I learned a lot and walked away with takeaways I can apply immediately to our endpoint environment.
Practical sessions, real-world demos, and solutions we can implement right away.
One of the most useful and friendly events I’ve attended - high value in two days.
What’s next
Dallas was the beginning. Scottsdale is next.
Workplace Ninjas US 2025 proved the format, the audience, and the energy. Now the momentum continues into 2027. Use this recap page to celebrate the first year while naturally pointing visitors toward the next chapter.