--- title: "OpenVPN [Con]nected: Open Call for Panelists and Speakers" --- [Request a Demo](https://openvpn.net/request-demo/) [Get Started for Free](https://openvpn.net/product-select/) Access Server - **Secure remote access solution** to your private network, in the cloud or on-prem. [Get started](https://openvpn.net/access-server/) - [OpenVPN server with kernel acceleration (DCO)](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/data-channel-offload/) - [Firewall and access control](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/access-control/) - [Use multiple authentication methods simultaneously](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/authentication-systems/) - [High availability](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/server-clustering-feature/) CloudConnexa® - **Cloud-delivered service** to connect private networks, devices and servers. [Get Started](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/) - [Simple configuration](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/features/easy-config/) - [Zero-Trust Network Access (Private & SaaS)](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/enforcing-zero-trust/) - [Cybersecurity with SWG and IDS/IPS](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/cyber-shield/) - [Routing using domain names](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/features/domain-routing/) Get Started - [Product Comparison Explore the differences](https://openvpn.net/product-comparison/) - [Request Demo See OpenVPN Cloud in action](https://www.openvpn.net/request-demo) - [Customer Stories Hear what our customershave to say](https://openvpn.net/blog/category/customer-success-stories/) - Use Cases - Industry - Role - [Compliance](https://openvpn.net/soc2-compliance/) - [Secure Remote Access](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/secure-remote-access/) - [Secure IoT Communications](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/iot-communications/) - [Protecting Access to SaaS applications](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/protecting-access-to-saas/) - [Site-to-site Networking](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/site-to-site-networking/) - [Enforcing Zero Trust Access](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/enforcing-zero-trust/) - [Cyber Threat Protection & Content Filtering](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/data-channel-offload/) - [Restricted Internet Access](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/restricted-internet-access/) Check out an interactive product tour![](https://openvpn.net/wp-content/uploads/header-cta.png)[Product Tour](https://openvpn.navattic.com/xc9o01il) - [Energy / Utilities](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/energy/) - [Engineering](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/engineering) - [Finance / Insurance](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/finance/) - [Healthcare / Pharma](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/healthcare/) - [Manufacturing](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/manufacturing/) - [Technology](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/technology/) - [Retail and Entertainment](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/retail-and-entertainment/) Check out an interactive product tour![](https://openvpn.net/wp-content/uploads/header-cta.png)[Product Tour](https://openvpn.navattic.com/xc9o01il) - [IT Administration](https://openvpn.net/solutions/role/it-ot/) - [Security & DevSecOps](https://openvpn.net/solutions/role/devsecops/) - [CISO & CSO](https://openvpn.net/solutions/role/ciso-cso/) - [Business Owner](https://openvpn.net/solutions/organization/small/) Check out an interactive product tour![](https://openvpn.net/wp-content/uploads/header-cta.png)[Product Tour](https://openvpn.navattic.com/xc9o01il) - Technical Resources - Company - [Blog](https://blog.openvpn.net/?hsLang=en) Access Server - [Documentation](https://openvpn.net/as-docs/) - [Quick Start](https://openvpn.net/quick-start-guide/) - [Admin UI Manual](https://openvpn.net/access-server-manual/introduction/) - [Release Notes](https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/release-notes) CloudConnexa® - [Documentation](https://openvpn.net/cloud-docs/) - [Quick Start](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/quick-start/) - [Release Notes](https://openvpn.net/cloud-docs/owner/release-notes.html) OpenVPN Connect - [Documentation](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/) - [Downloads](https://openvpn.net/client/) ![](https://openvpn.net/wp-content/uploads/ov-questions-1.jpeg) #### Questions Get in touch with our technical support engineers [Contact Support](https://support.openvpn.com/hc/en-us/?__hstc=5028460.0de0bee71b088143ed39838263965ec9.1696544033855.1718457347554.1718623237484.239&__hssc=5028460.14.1718623237484&__hsfp=1565836591) Company - [About Us](https://openvpn.net/about/) - [Careers](https://openvpn.net/about/careers/) - [Contact](https://openvpn.net/contact/) - [Press & Media](https://openvpn.net/about/media/) - [Compliance](https://openvpn.net/openvpn-compliance/) In The News - [OpenVPN CEO Featured In Video Showcase Sharing His #TechTrend Predictions](https://openvpn.net/about/media/) Partners - [MSPs](https://openvpn.net/partners/msps/) - [VARs](https://openvpn.net/partners/vars/) - [Compliance](https://openvpn.net/soc2-compliance/) Program & Resources - [Become a Partner](https://openvpn.net/partners/) Products Access Server - **Secure remote access solution** to your private network, in the cloud or on-prem. [Get started](https://openvpn.net/access-server/) - [OpenVPN server with kernel acceleration (DCO)](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/data-channel-offload/) - [Firewall and access control](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/access-control/) - [Use multiple authentication methods simultaneously](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/authentication-systems/) - [High availability](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/server-clustering-feature/) CloudConnexa® - **Cloud-delivered service** to connect private networks, devices and servers. [Get Started](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/) - [Simple configuration](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/features/easy-config/) - [Zero-Trust Network Access (Private & SaaS)](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/enforcing-zero-trust/) - [Cybersecurity with SWG and IDS/IPS](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/cyber-shield/) - [Routing using domain names](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/features/domain-routing/) Get Started - [Product Comparison Explore the differences](https://openvpn.net/product-comparison/) - [Request Demo See OpenVPN Cloud in action](https://www.openvpn.net/request-demo) - [Customer Stories Hear what our customershave to say](https://openvpn.net/blog/category/customer-success-stories/) Solutions - Use Cases - [Secure Remote Access](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/secure-remote-access/) - [Secure IoT Communications](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/iot-communications/) - [Protecting Access to SaaS applications](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/protecting-access-to-saas/) - [Site-to-site Networking](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/site-to-site-networking/) - [Enforcing Zero Trust Access](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/enforcing-zero-trust/) - [Cyber Threat Protection & Content Filtering](https://openvpn.net/access-server/features/data-channel-offload/) - [Restricted Internet Access](https://openvpn.net/solutions/use-cases/restricted-internet-access/) Check out an interactive product tour![](https://openvpn.net/wp-content/uploads/header-cta.png)[Product Tour](https://openvpn.navattic.com/xc9o01il) - Industry - [Energy / Utilities](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/energy/) - [Engineering](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/engineering) - [Finance / Insurance](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/finance/) - [Healthcare / Pharma](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/healthcare/) - [Manufacturing](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/manufacturing/) - [Technology](https://openvpn.net/solutions/industries/technology/) - 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[Documentation](https://openvpn.net/cloud-docs/) - [Quick Start](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/quick-start/) - [Release Notes](https://openvpn.net/cloud-docs/owner/release-notes.html) OpenVPN Connect - [Documentation](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/) - [Downloads](https://openvpn.net/client/) ![](https://openvpn.net/wp-content/uploads/ov-questions-1.jpeg) #### Questions Get in touch with our technical support engineers [Contact Support](https://support.openvpn.com/hc/en-us/?__hstc=5028460.0de0bee71b088143ed39838263965ec9.1696544033855.1718457347554.1718623237484.239&__hssc=5028460.14.1718623237484&__hsfp=1565836591) - Company Company - [About Us](https://openvpn.net/about/) - [Careers](https://openvpn.net/about/careers/) - [Contact](https://openvpn.net/contact/) - [Press & Media](https://openvpn.net/about/media/) - [Compliance](https://openvpn.net/openvpn-compliance/) In The News - [OpenVPN CEO Featured In Video Showcase Sharing His #TechTrend Predictions](https://openvpn.net/about/media/) - 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Shape the Conversation. Join Us on October 22. OpenVPN \[Con\]nected returns on **October 22, 2026**, bringing together security leaders, IT professionals, partners, and innovators for a day of insight, strategy, and connection. We’re inviting **customers, users, and partners** to apply to speak in our moderated panel discussions, fireside chats, and breakout rooms.  Whether you’d like to participate in a dynamic panel discussion or lead your own breakout session, we want to hear from you. **Submission deadline: July 10, 2026** ## Let’s Talk ##### Apply to speak at \[Con\]nected 2026 today! ## Why Speak at OpenVPN \[Con\]nected? OpenVPN \[Con\]nected is the annual conference to bring OpenVPN users, customers, partners, and employees together for a day of insights. Whether you're interested in learning about the OpenVPN roadmap, or just want to find the best configuration tips and features to use, we've got you covered.  Why speak at \[Con\]nected? You'll be able to: - Showcase your expertise to a global audience - Position your organization as a thought leader - Strengthen your partnership within the OpenVPN ecosystem - Connect with peers facing similar challenges - Contribute to the future of secure networking [Explore Last Year's Sessions](https://go.openvpn.net/on-demand-videos-from-the-2025-openvpn-connected-event?hsLang=en) ![Attendees ](https://go.openvpn.net/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Matter/images/employee.svg "Attendees ") ## 500 + Attendees ![Sessions + Roundtables ](https://go.openvpn.net/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Matter/images/client_happy.svg "Sessions + Roundtables ") ## 25 + Average Session Time (in minutes) ![Networking Opportunities](https://go.openvpn.net/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Matter/images/coffee-cup-svg.svg "Networking Opportunities") ## 8 + Hours to Network ![industries attending](https://go.openvpn.net/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Matter/images/code.svg "industries attending") ## 10 + Industries Attending ## Who should apply? We’re looking for: - Current **OpenVPN business customers** - **OpenVPN users** with compelling deployment stories - Technology and channel **partners** - **Security and IT leaders** driving innovation with OpenVPN solutions - **Experts** with insights into real-world implementation, challenges, and outcomes If you have experience, lessons learned, or forward-looking perspectives to share, this is your opportunity to contribute to the broader OpenVPN community. Apply to Speak ![Untitled design copy](https://go.openvpn.net/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20copy.png "Untitled design copy") ### Ready to Get \[Con\]nected? Help us build a powerful program that reflects the real-world experiences and expertise of the OpenVPN community. **Submit your application by July 10 and join us on October 22, 2026.** ## Ready to Get \[Con\]nected? Help us build a powerful program that reflects the real-world experiences and expertise of the OpenVPN community. **Submit your application by July 10 and join us on October 22, 2026.**   ## Submission Guidelines To apply, please provide: - Your name, title, and organization - Type of participation (Panel / Solo Session / Both) - For solo sessions: - A professional bio - A session abstract with key takeaways and objectives(300–500 words) - The challenge or opportunity you addressed - Your approach and implementation - Measurable outcomes or lessons learned - Key takeaways for attendees **All submissions must be received by July 10, 2026.** Selected speakers will be notified following the review process. © Copyright 2025 OpenVPN|OpenVPN is a registered trademark of OpenVPN, Inc.|CloudConnexa is a registered trademark of OpenVPN, Inc. Service Status