Join Host Heather Cook for our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) General session – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! 

 

Agenda:

• MGCI Program updates
• Subcommittee updates from MGCI Board Members
• Topic: CollabDays Poland Community Spotlight 

Host: Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft

Guest Speaker: Michal Ziemba, Senior Software Architect, Capgemini and MGCI Regional Lead

 

What does it actually take to turn a local event into a community people show up for and come back to?

In this Community Spotlight, Heather Cook sits down with Michal Ziemba to unpack the energy behind CollabDays Poland, not just the logistics, but the mindset. From rallying organizers and speakers to creating a space that feels genuinely owned by the community, this session explores how momentum is built, not manufactured.

Expect a candid look at the decisions, trade-offs, and moments that shaped the event, from early traction to sustained impact. This isn’t about a “perfect playbook,” it’s about what happens when organizers lean into what their community actually needs and build from there.

If you’re thinking about how to make your event feel less like a schedule and more like a shared experience, this conversation will give you a fresh lens to start from.

 

📅 July 14⏰ 8:10 AM PT

https://aka.ms/MGCIMtgAM

 

Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events.

 

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