SSW Chapel Newcastle
About the Event
SlashNEW is a celebration of all things technology, uniting the most innovative thinkers and passionate techies that are building a brighter future for the Hunter.
SlashNEW is Newcastle’s biggest technology conference. Running in 2026 for its fourth year, the two-day conference aims to celebrate the vibrant Newcastle technology scene and give technology professionals in the area access to upskilling and networking locally.
SlashNEW showcases fantastic keynotes, a line-up of speakers from Newcastle and beyond, panel discussions, workshops, and ample networking opportunities. All supported by a group of fantastic local and international sponsors.
About the Speaker
Adam Cogan
Chief Architect + Microsoft Regional Director
Adam Cogan is the Chief Architect and a Microsoft Regional Director at SSW, where he leverages more than three decades of experience building custom enterprise solutions across .NET, Azure, AI, Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. A respected thought leader in the tech community, Adam is a Microsoft Regional Director, Microsoft MVP (ALM), Certified Scrum Trainer, and frequent presenter at major international conferences including TechEd, DDD, and NDC. He mentors teams around the world on software architecture, DevOps, and modern development practices, and has trained thousands of developers while helping guide careers that have grown into industry leadership roles.