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Microsoft at TechCon 365, PWRCON, and DATACON– Seattle, WA | June 2025 | Microsoft Event Guide

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Apr 30, 2025

Join Microsoft at TechCon 365, PWRCON, and DATACON in Seattle, Washington June 23-27, 2025.

Having people speak who are actually using the tools in their day-to-day work is invaluable. This is the event to go to if you are really ready to find value in Microsoft.

-Conference Attendee

 

 

Microsoft is happy to be the title sponsor of this great set of events coming up soon in Seattle, Washington. 

 

101 on the TechCon Seattle 

  • What: TechCon 365 & PWRCON & DATACON - Seattle

o   Register today!

o   Cost | $795-$2695 (Learn more about ticket pricing options)

    • Use the MSCMTY discount code to save $200 USD off registration
  • Content: 150 Speakers (57 from Microsoft) | 49 Workshops | 226 Sessions - with about 15 more expected

o   Review all sessions + agenda view, workshops, and their full speaker lineup.

  • When & where: June 23- 27, 2025

o   In-person: Seattle WA- Seattle Convention Center

  • Twitter & hashtag: @TechCon365 | #TechCon365

 

Three Conferences. One Unmatched Experience.

Welcome to the ultimate Microsoft technology event, where three specialized conferences converge to deliver a powerhouse of learning, inspiration, and innovation. Whether you're a Microsoft 365 champion, a Power Platform enthusiast, or a data-driven decision-maker, TechCon365, PWRCON, and DATACON offer something for everyone — all under one roof.

 

TechCon is dedicated to Microsoft 365 technologies, empowering attendees to maximize workplace productivity and collaboration. Dive into tools like Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Loop, OneNote, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric and Copilot to master modern digital workplaces. Learn to foster seamless communication, collaboration, and employee engagement.

 

Whether you're looking to optimize your current tools, build apps without code, or analyze data like a pro, this event is built to meet you where you are — and take you further. With cross-conference access, you're not boxed into one track — you create the learning experience that aligns with your goals.

 

A big thank you to David Wilhelm and Sharon Toler and their wonderful production team for putting on such great community focused technical skilling events and for over a decade. 

 

Across all three conferences, attendees can:

  • Mix and match sessions to tailor their experience 💡
  • Learn directly from Microsoft MVPs, product teams, and industry experts
  • Attend in-depth technical sessions and hands-on workshops 🛠
  • Discover real-world solutions and best practices 📚
  • Network with like-minded professionals from diverse industries 🌐

 

Explore the ever-evolving Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Power Platform, Azure, and AI ecosystem by connecting with technical experts from the local Microsoft team and a wide range of partners across the Microsoft Partner Network — all in our dynamic exhibit hall.

 

Thank you to Microsoft Community leads Rie Merritt and Stephanie Lawson always for their partnership when we work on events cross-division to support The Best Community in Tech! 

Microsoft keynotes, sessions, and workshops: Copilot/AI, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Viva, Power Platform, Diversity & Inclusion, and related technology

 

Microsoft keynotes and AMA

 

Listen to Microsoft leadership as they present the latest advancements that are defining the flexible, innovative, and secure business environments of the future. [All times are listed in PDT]

 

  • Microsoft 365 keynote: “Being a Productivity Changemaker in the Era of AI”
    • Presenters: Karuana Gatimu (Director), Dan Parish (Partner Director of PM), Melissa Torres (Principal PM Manager), and Kendra Springer (Principal GPM).
    • Wednesday, June 25th, 8:20am – 9:40am PDT | Room: Ballroom 2
  • Power Platform keynote: “The Future of the Power Platform: Intelligent Apps”
    • Presenter: Evan Lew (Principal GPM), Srihari Srinivasa, (Principal Product Manager, Microsoft Power Apps)
    • Thursday, June 26th, 8:30am – 9:40am PDT | Room: Ballroom 2
  • Data Keynote: "Transform Your Data into a Competitive Edge with Azure"
    • Presenters: Shireesh Thota and Bob Ward
    • Wednesday, June 25th, 12:40pm – 1:40pm PDT | Room: Ballroom 2
  • Microsoft AMA: Thursday, June 26, 5:20pm – 6:30pm PDT | Room: Ballroom 1 
    • Host: Heather Cook 
    • Biz Apps: Reza Assadi, Sigita Cepaitiene, Manpreet Singh, and Navid Azimi 
    • Data: Bob Ward, Patrick LeBlanc and Wilson Lee
    • M365: Dan Parrish, Melissa Torres and Karuana Gatimu

 

Register today | Note: Use the MSCMTY discount code to save $200 USD off registration.

Local Microsoft Employees are cordially invited 

On Thursday, June 26th, all Microsoft FTEs are invited to attend the following activities in Ballroom 1 and the Expo Hall. 
 

Microsoft AMA Date: Thursday, June 26th | Time: 5:20 PM – 6:30 PM | Location: Ballroom 1  

Host: Heather Cook  

Speakers: Karuana Gatimu, Heather Cook, Dan Parish, Melissa Torres, Bob Ward, Patrick LeBlanc, Wilson Lee, Reza Assadi, Sigita Cepaiti, Manpreet Singh, Navid Azimi 

The Expo Party Date: Thursday, June 26th | Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm | Location: Expo Hall 

A casual networking with food and beverages. It's common to have 400-500 attendees present, and they love facetime with Microsoft product makers - YOU. 😁 

  

Any Microsoft FTE 💙 is welcome to attend these two functions - at no cost. Please forward the below unique registration link to your team members who would like to attend: 
 

✅ Click here to register! for the Thursday events - (Note: Ignore the “Promo Code” field) 

 

With so many expert-led sessions across TechCon365, PWRCON, and DATACON, there's something for every interest and skill level. Browse the full agenda and start building your personalized schedule today to make the most of your conference experience!

 

 

 

 

TechCon 365 (Microsoft 365) | Microsoft-led breakout sessions

Unlock the full potential of Copilot for Microsoft 365 by making sure your organization is technically prepared to lead the AI transformation. These high-impact sessions are packed with up-to-the-minute insights, expert strategies, and real-world best practices to help you get Copilot deployed, adopted, and delivering results. Learn how to harness AI effectively and turn it into a true productivity accelerator for your teams.

 

All times are in Pacific Time Zone PDT

  • "Build Your Custom Agent for 320M+ Users in Microsoft Teams" will be presented by Carter Gilliam on June 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Room 432. 
  • "Understanding Where AI Is At and Where It Is Going" will be presented by Aria Hanson on June 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Room 447-449. 

 

 

 

PWRCON (Power Platform) | Microsoft-led sessions

Explore groundbreaking advancements in AI and learn how vital tools like Power Platform and Fabric can revolutionize your business operations. PWRCON is your gateway to mastering digital transformation, showcasing how Copilot integrates enterprise data and processes for impactful solutions. Engage in keynotes, breakout sessions, and workshops designed to elevate your expertise in real-world application and deployment. With insights from leading experts, you’ll gain the knowledge to drive innovation and achieve measurable success.

PWRCON breakout sessions

  • "Accelerate your data and app development using Copilot in Dataverse and Power Apps" will be presented by Travis Shu and Prithvi Khosla on June 26th at 2:00 PM in Room 423-424. 

DATACON (Fabric)| Microsoft-led sessions

Discover how Microsoft's expert-led sessions will empower data professionals and analysts to unlock the full potential of innovative Azure data solutions. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics such as Azure SQL, data warehousing, Microsoft Fabric, and advanced analytics. These sessions will provide practical applications designed to transform raw data into actionable insights, enabling participants to drive smarter decision-making and achieve measurable impact in their organizations.

  • “ETL, KQL, and RTI: Harnessing Data in Motion with Microsoft Fabric” with Matt Gordon, Christopher Schmidt | June 24, 2025 09:00 AM | Room 342 
  • “Query Store and Azure SQL Copilot, who is the fairest in the land?” with Jose Manuel Jurado Diaz, Juan Moreno Romo | June 24, 2025 01:30 PM | Room 347 
  • “Maximize efficiency in your data-driven projects by leveraging AI and Copilot technologies.” with Prashant Atri, Tammiraju Prasanth, Prabhjot Kaur | June 24, 2025 01:30 PM | Room 340-341 
  • “Real-Time Intelligence: Turning Streaming Data into Smart Decisions” with Ajeta Singhal, Mou Rakshit | June 25, 2025 08:30 AM | Room 345-346 
  • “Microsoft Fabric: Ultimate Data Security for Robust Data Warehousing” with Jean Joseph | June 25, 2025 08:30 AM | Room 340-341 
  • “Fabric Data Factory: What's New and Roadmap” with Miguel Llopis, Mark Kromer | June 25, 2025 10:20 AM | Room 320-321 
  • “PowerBI, DirectQuery and SQL Server. It is a good choice?” with Jose Manuel Jurado Diaz, Juan Moreno Romo | June 25, 2025 02:00 PM | Room 344 
  • “Learn how to troubleshoot SQL Server like a Microsoft engineer would” with Arvind Shyamsundar | June 25, 2025 02:00 PM | Room 347 
  • “Build an end-to-end data solution with Microsoft Fabric” with Patrick LeBlanc | June 25, 2025 02:00 PM | Room 342 
  • “Real Time Monitoring with Real-life Use Cases using Database Watcher” with Matt Gordon, Daniel Taylor | June 26, 2025 08:30 AM | Room 340-341 
  • “10 Free SQL Databases: Your Playground for AI, Advanced Analytics, and Next-Gen Applications!” with Amar Digamber Patil, Muazma Zahid | June 26, 2025 10:20 AM | Room 348 
  • “Unleash the Power of SQL Database in Fabric: Innovate Without Limits Using the Free Trial” with Amar Digamber Patil, Muazma Zahid, Madhuri Yethirajam | June 26, 2025 12:40 PM | Room 347 
  • “Power BI Storage Modes: The Ultimate Showdown” with Philip Seamark | June 26, 2025 12:40 PM | Room 344 
  • “Data Processing Architecture: Key Design Principles & Considerations” with Jean Joseph | June 26, 2025 02:00 PM | Room 342 
  • “Handling Big Data with Power BI” with Patrick LeBlanc | June 26, 2025 02:00 PM | Room 320-321 
  • "Build Your Custom Agent for 320M+ Users in Microsoft Teams" will be presented by Carter Gilliam on June 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Room 432. 
  • "Understanding Where AI Is At and Where It Is Going" will be presented by Aria Hanson on June 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Room 447-449. 
  • “Azure SQL Database Hyperscale elastic pools - a deep-dive” with Arvind Shyamsundar, Aditya Badramraju | June 27, 2025 09:00 AM | Room 320-321 
  • “Harnessing the Power of Data Mesh: A Deep Dive into the Four Pillars of Modern Data Architecture” with Jean Joseph | June 27, 2025 10:20 AM | Room 344 
  • “Microsoft Database Docs - Learn about Contributing for your Career” with William Assaf | June 27, 2025 10:20 AM | Room 348 
  • “Unleashing Modern Data Warehousing: Architecture, Insights & Future Innovations in Fabric Warehouse” with Twinkle Cyril | June 27, 2025 12:30 PM | Room 348 
  • “Mastering Elastic Database Pools: Best Practices and Troubleshooting from Microsoft Support” with Jose Manuel Jurado Diaz, Juan Moreno Romo | June 27, 2025 12:30 PM | Room 348 
  • “Realtime product review data analysis for Retail using Fabric RTI, Purview and Azure Open AI” with Tammiraju Prasanth, Prashant Atri | June 27, 2025 01:50 PM | Room 340-341 

 

Microsoft Surface Team at TechCon

The Microsoft Surface hardware bar at the event will feature hands-on demos of the latest Surface devices, giving attendees a chance to explore their design and performance up close and to meet the Surface product team.

Community Activities at TechCon 

Join us in the Microsoft Zone on the Expo Floor and say hello to speakers and pick up some stickers and learn about our global community programs. 

 

Women in Tech and Allies Lunch

Moved to Friday: 11:30AM -12:30 PM Room: 447-448 

The Women in Tech Allies Lunch is a dedicated space for fostering community, support, and collaboration among women and allies in the tech industry. Attendees can connect over shared experiences, discuss opportunities for advocacy, and build lasting professional relationships. 

  • Speakers: Heather Cook, Karuana Gatimu and Rie Merritt 

 

Tips for Attendees

  • Introduce Yourself

o   Your unique insights matter! Engage with others and share your perspective.

  • Participate Fully

o   Put away your laptops and stay focused. Immerse yourself in sessions for in-depth learning, tips, and tricks.

  • Share your Knowledge

o   Don’t hesitate to offer your expertise. Sharing what you know can help others and strengthen the community.

  • Ask Questions and Provide Feedback

o   Your inquiries and suggestions can shape the future of our products. Don’t hold back—your voice matters!

  • Stay Hydrated and Dress Comfortably

o   Keep your energy up and your mind sharp. Dress for movement to enjoy the full experience.

 

Learn more  

Visit TechCon365.com/Seattle and follow the action on X/Twitter: @TechCon365, @Microsoft365, @SharePoint, @OneDrive, @MicrosoftTeams, @MSPowerPlat, @Microsoft365Dev, and @MSFTAdoption.

 

 

We hope to see you in Seattle for an unforgettable experience! This is your chance to dive into the latest innovations, connect with brilliant minds, and gain insights that could reshape your perspective. With inspiring sessions, hands-on learning opportunities, and a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts, this event promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. Don’t just hear about it—be part of it! Mark your calendar and ensure you don’t miss the magic waiting to unfold in the heart of Seattle! 

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity – register today and take advantage of the exclusive MSCMTY discount to save $200 USD off! 

Last, take a look at the event experience:  

See you in Seattle! 🤩

Cheers, 

Heather Cook  

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