Hello MGCI Members,
It's great to be back from the break - We hope you enjoyed the Summer hiatus as much as we did and are as excited as we are about the upcoming happenings in our community this upcoming quarter. Momentum is building across the Microsoft Global Community Initiative.
We’re Live!
The Microsoft Global Community Initiative (MGCI) are on Adoption.Microsoft.com has a new Resources Page with the PowerPoint decks and on-demand recordings of General Sessions, Event Trainings and downloadable templates for event producers to leverage. https://aka.ms/MGCIResources
Recordings from and Next MGCI General Session
Thank you for joining our September General Session. In case you missed or would like to rewatch the recording, check it out here.
Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group
Guest Speaker(s): Nikkia Carter | AI For Everyone: Making Microsoft Copilot Work for Global Communities
Next General Session:
Don’t miss out on the next General Session taking place in October! Mark your calendars and join us LIVE for the AM or PM session.
📅 October 21st (Option 1)⏰ 8:10 AM PT - https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgAM
📅 October 21st (Option 2)⏰ 5:10 PM PT - https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgPM
Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group
Guest Speaker(s): Perla Ramirez | Behind the Mic: Powering Great Sessions with Speaker Support
Recordings from and Next MGCI Event Training
Hosts: Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver
September's topic: Graphics & Branding for Community Events - In case you missed or would like to rewatch the recording, check it out here.
This month's topic: Marketing & Social Media for Community Events
📅 October 30 ⏰ 8:10 AM PT
https://aka.ms/MGCITrainingMTG
Community Spotlight – Experts Live US
KEYNOTE: Microsoft 365 Innovations in the Era of AI with Adam Harmetz, VP of Product at Microsoft
Join Adam on October 10th in New York City for Experts Live US (free event!) as he dives into the latest innovations in Microsoft 365 and Copilot.
This keynote will:
- Share how customers are adopting Copilot and provide key advice for IT Pros to enable their organizations.
- Explore reimagining business processes with agents and Copilot integration.
- Feature immersive live demos of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams, and SharePoint
Next to fantastic speakers and sessions, we also have Heather Cook lead a Panel Discussion on: Rising Together: Allyship, Acceleration & Women Who Lead Tech Forward
In case you would like to attend, go to the Experts Live US website and get your ticket! Experts Live US is proud to support STEM Kids NYC, helping them bring technical classes, materials and support to kids in the New York City area. All proceeds from the attendee registration will be donated to STEM Kids NYC.
Community Spotlight - #CommunityLuv
We love to scroll through different social media channels and see what our community has posted with hashtag #CommunityLuv. In this month’s community spotlight, we are featuring the following post by Microsoft Speaker Hub:
“🌟 Change Maker of the Week Belinda Allen🌟
This week, we shine a light on Belinda Allen, a Microsoft MVP, MCT, and Director of Enablement at iLink Digital. Belinda reminds us that technology is not only about tools, but about people. She uses her work and her presence on LinkedIn to build community, amplify voices, and open doors for those finding their way in tech.
Her story reflects this truth: “Strong women don’t wait for doors to open; they build new ones for others to walk through.”
Belinda’s journey shows us how strength, kindness, and a commitment to growth can make a lasting difference.”
Would you like to be featured in our newsletter? Share you community posts with hashtag #CommunityLuv.
Introducing User Groups on Microsoft Tech Community
User Groups are a new feature currently in preview on the Microsoft Tech Community – fully launching by end of September, designed to bring together individuals with shared interests, roles, or technologies, and enable deeper collaboration, discussion, and learning.
Join the Preview:
- Visit https://aka.ms/mtc/usergroups
- Sign in with your Microsoft account to participate
- Browse available groups or select create a new user group to start your own!
- Share feedback to help shape the future of User Groups
Find community-led user groups to connect, engage and learn from fellow community members, MVPs and employees.
All AgentCon events now online!
Great news! All AgentCon events are now published online on CommunityDays.org - so go check them out to see if there’s an event in your area – or possibly a location in the world you’ve always wanted to visit. Join the AI Agents World Tour, a global series of one-day conferences designed exclusively for developers building the future with autonomous AI agent.
Microsoft Ignite
Come meet our (Board) Members from around the world at Microsoft Ignite this November 17-21, 2025 in San Francisco, United States. Registration is still open, so come join us to bolster your knowledge, build connections, and explore emerging technologies.
Microsoft MVPs at Microsoft Ignite 2024 #welovecommunityIn the meantime, follow the Microsoft Events channel where Rick Claus (Microsoft) takes us behind the scenes in the Ignite Unplugged video series on YouTube, featuring speakers and exciting conference updates. In the latest episode Rick speaks with Mark Russinovich about cloud-native computing and what to expect at Microsoft Ignite 2025. Check out our new page of all things Community at Ignite: https://aka.ms/CommunityAtIgnite2025
More upcoming events
More upcoming events
Are you looking for community-driven conferences around the world? Check out communiytdays.org for a complete list of what’s coming up in the communities around you.
Upcoming Community Produced (Paid) Events
Community Days | Identity Days Paris 2025 | Oct 20-21 | Paris, France
Community Days | DynUG Autumn Conference 2025 | Nov 25-26 | Oslo, Norway
Community Days | ESPC25 | Dec 1-4 | Dublin, Ireland
Check out all the listings on t communitydays.org
We are stepping into event season with energy and inspiration and, MGCI continues to shine online and in person! From local skilling events on https://communitydays.org to dynamic collaborations across continents, your passion and impact are lighting up every corner of our shared journey.
🚀 AgentCon events are now listed on communitydays.org.
🔥 Microsoft Ignite is just around the corner this November - get ready for groundbreaking announcements and deep dives.
🌍 And we’re now live https://aka.ms/MGCIResources, making it easier than ever to access resources that empower and connect.
There’s so much goodness happening, and it’s all driven by you - our incredible community. Let’s keep building, learning, and growing together. The future is bright, and we’re just getting started.
Stay tuned for more updates, opportunities, and stories from across the Microsoft Global Community Initiative!
For more information: https://aka.ms/MGCI
For blogs, forums and MGCI meeting listings: https://aka.ms/MGCICommunityHub
Sincerely,
Your Board Officers
Microsoft Global Community Initiative
