Mac Admins Foundation Announces New Supporting Sponsors

The Mac Admins Foundation, the leading nonprofit organization supporting people who manage Apple products in the workplace, is proud to announce that Cambrionix, a key manufacturer of Intelligent USB hubs for device management, and Omnissa, a leading digital work platform company, and, have joined the supporting sponsors of the Mac Admins Community through sponsorship of the Mac Admins Foundation.

“Omnissa is proud to sponsor the Mac Admins Slack channel, a vibrant community where IT professionals collaborate and share expertise in Apple device management," said Dale Carter, Director of Product Specialists & Technical Enablement Team. "This sponsorship reflects our commitment to enhancing end-user computing experiences, and driving innovative solutions powered by Omnissa and Apple market leading products.”

“We're very excited that Cambrionix is sponsoring the Mac Admins Foundation,” said CEO Andy Jones of Cambrionix, “Our mission is to create the fastest, most reliable, most intelligent device connectivity solutions on the planet, and we’re committed to powering and managing mobile device workflows at scale. Cambrionix’s success has been built upon the Apple IT Community, and we believe the Foundation's mission to educate and empower Apple admins and IT professionals aligns perfectly with our own values. We’re proud to support Mac Admins as it celebrates its 10th year.”

The Mac Admins Foundation plays a key role in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within the Mac Admins Community, through running the popular Mac Admins Slack workspace, which provides more than 75,000 Apple-focused IT professionals a space to collaborate and share best practices. The Foundation also offers training resources and provides Community & Conference Grants to support the entire Mac Admin community – from those just entering the workforce to seasoned professionals looking to advance their careers.

“The Mac Admins Foundation is so pleased that Omnissa and Cambrionix are supporting the Mac Admins community. When key vendors help take up the banner of the community, Mac Admins everywhere benefit from that hard work. We couldn’t be more excited to expand our sponsor roles with new vendors. More and more people join the Apple admins community each and every day, and it’s critical to have the support of industry-leading ecosystem partners for Apple so that our community can achieve new heights” Co-Chair Chris Dawe said, “Having new friends at Omnissa and Cambrionix will make the world better for Mac Admins, and make Apple platforms a leading option for IT departments everywhere.”

Mac Admins Foundation Announces 2025 Charles S. Edge Jr. New Speaker Grants!

Announcing the winners of our first-ever Charles S. Edge Jr. New Speakers Grant:

  • Henry Kon, presenting LAPS That Just Works: Catalyst + Intune

  • Nakib Mashrur, presenting Making Macs Feel Like Macs: User-Centric IT Management

Both awardees have been notified and will receive registration for the MacAdmins Conference hosted at Penn State University and have been matched with experienced speakers from the community! They will also receive a grant to cover expenses. We’re extremely excited to see both presentations and work with the winners to make sure they are confident and prepared for their first time speaking at the conference. Congrats to you both!

Apply Now: 2025 Community and Conference Grant for MacAdmins Conference hosted at Penn State University.

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In response to the continued success of our Community and Conference Grant programme, The Mac Admins Foundation is pleased to announce the second grant of 2025, supporting attendance at the MacAdmins Conference hosted at Penn State University. The Community and Conference Grant aims to broaden the experience of deserving individuals with the intent to foster their development as part of the next generation of technical professionals.


The 2025 MacAdmins Conference grant will provide recipients with:

  • Registration for the MacAdmins Conference hosted at Penn State University at The Penn Stater Conference Centre and Hotel in State College, Pennsylvania, scheduled for July 15-18th, 2025

  • $2,500 (USD) to cover applicable expenses

The Mac Admins Foundation intends this grant to be awarded to those with financial need or who may otherwise lack the means or opportunity to attend an event of this calibre. Therefore, grant programme applicants should self-identify with one or more of the following criteria:

  • You are early in, or starting, your career in technology

  • You have not previously been able to attend an event or conference of this type

  • You are currently unable to self-fund, or secure institutional funding for event attendance

The Community and Conference Grant does not require formal submission of work or financial credentials. The Foundation designed the programme to support individuals who are passionate about advancing their technical skills and knowledge, and who would benefit from the opportunity to connect with experts and leaders in the field. To apply, interested candidates must submit an application that includes responses to several questions related to their experience and goals in the technical field.

To apply for the grant, interested candidates must submit an application that includes responses to several questions related to their experience and goals in the technical field. Applications will be reviewed by the grant committee, who will evaluate each response based on factors such as relevance, depth, clarity, specificity, and originality.

We encourage all interested individuals to apply for this grant and to share this opportunity with others who may benefit. The deadline for applications is 5pm PST on Friday, May 9th 2025, and successful applicants will be notified on or about Monday, May 19th, 2025. Please contact the Mac Admins Foundation at scholarships@macadmins.org or #macadminsfoundation with any questions.

Mac Admins Foundation Announces 2025 Community and Conference Grant Recipients

Brighton Metropole

The Mac Admins Foundation is thrilled to announce the award of our 2025 Community and Conference Grants for MacAD.UK. After careful review of all applications, the Foundation has selected four outstanding recipients to attend the MacAD.UK 2025 Conference in Brighton.


Congratulations to our 2025 Grant Recipients:

  • Jarred Baker

  • Nicholas Suarez

  • Ben Kunkel

  • Jeffrey Matthews

All awardees have been notified via email and will receive registration for the MacAD.UK 2025 Conference at the Brighton Metropole (May 14-16, 2025) plus $2,500 USD towards travel and accommodation expenses.


We are incredibly excited to welcome these talented individuals to Brighton and look forward to the fresh perspectives and enthusiasm they will bring to our community. The Foundation remains committed to fostering the development of new technical professionals and creating opportunities for those who might otherwise be unable to attend such events.


Thank you to everyone who applied for this year's grant program. We were impressed by the quality and passion demonstrated in all applications.
For questions about the Community and Conference Grant program, please contact us at scholarships@macadmins.org or reach out via #macadminsfoundation