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🚀✨ Get ready for a power-packed November with the Microsoft Zero to Hero Community! ✨🚀

saeid-dahl — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:00:13 GMT

From modernizing legacy applications to building intelligent AI agents, this month is all about innovation, security, and smarter cloud solutions. Whether you’re exploring Azure Service Bus, learning AI on AKS, or discovering how Copilot Studio can extend your AI capabilities, we’ve got something for everyone. 🌍💪

Our incredible lineup of global speakers will help you modernize, automate, and innovate with real-world insights across Azure, AI, and app development. 🌟

💡 November Highlights:

📢 Matthew Hess
📖 Get on the Bus! - The Azure Service Bus
📅 November 8, 2025 – 06:00 PM CET
🔗 Register Here!

📢 Jonathan "J." Tower
📖 Old to Gold: How to Modernize Your Legacy ASP.NET Apps Gradually
📅 November 15, 2025 – 06:00 PM CET
🔗 Register Here!

📢 Dharanidharan Balasubramaniam
📖 Build and Extend AI Agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio
📅 November 17, 2025 – 09:00 AM CET / 07:00 PM AEDT
🔗 Register Here!

📢 Lee Markum
📖 Modern SQL Server Features That Make Life Better
📅 November 22, 2025 – 06:00 PM CET
🔗 Register Here!

📢 Thiago Shimada Ramos
📖 Building Intelligent Applications: Quick Guide to AI on AKS
📅 November 25, 2025 – 09:00 AM CET / 07:00 PM AEDT
🔗 Register Here!

📢 Wim Matthyssen
📖 Azure Bastion: One does (still) not simply walk into my VNet! v4.00
📅 November 29, 2025 – 06:00 PM CET
🔗 Register Here!

🌎 With sessions across multiple time zones, from Europe to Australia, there’s always an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow.

✨ Don’t miss out on this month’s journey to modernization, intelligence, and security in the Microsoft ecosystem.

Intelligent Conversations: Building Memory-Driven Bots with Azure AI and Semantic Kernel

b_ivanovski — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 18:55:20 GMT

Discover how memory-driven AI reshapes the way we interact, learn, and collaborate. 💬✨

On October 20th at 8pm CET, we’ll explore how Semantic Kernel, Azure AI Search, and Azure OpenAI models enable bots that remember context, adapt to users, and deliver truly intelligent conversations. 🤖💭

Join Marko Atanasov and Bojan Ivanovski as they dive into the architecture behind context-aware assistants and the future of personalized learning powered by Azure AI. 🌐💡

✅ Save your seat on the following link: Streamyard

🎊Microsoft NextGen Heroes – Season 2 is almost here!

b_ivanovski — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:20:53 GMT

After an incredible first season filled with innovation, collaboration, and inspiring stories myself, Nicklas, Marko, and proudly welcoming Ana to our team for Season 2 — are ready to begin the next chapter in the Microsoft Hero Community 🚀

This season we'll be bringing together industry experts, Microsoft MVPs, students and a wide range of impactful projects that will inspire and challenge the next generation of tech leaders.

Stay tuned — the best is yet to come 😍

🚀✨ Are you ready for a power-packed, productive, and inspiring October? ✨🚀

saeid-dahl — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:38:18 GMT

Here we go, friends! 🎉 The October Calendar is officially here, right on time, as always! 🗓️💯

This month, we’re bringing you a lineup of world-class sessions designed to help you:

🌍 Explore the Microsoft ecosystem from new perspectives

💡 Gain practical skills you can apply immediately

🤝 Connect with experts and a global community of learners

🚀 Stay ahead with the latest innovations in Azure, AI, Power Platform, Security, and beyond.

What makes this calendar stand out is the incredible diversity of voices and expertise it brings together. 🌍 You’ll hear from global speakers who share not just theory, but real-world experiences across different industries, giving you insights that truly matter.

And the best part? ⏰ No matter where you are in the world, the sessions are scheduled across multiple time zones so you can always join in. Even better, everything is completely free and open, because learning and growth should be accessible to everyone. 💙

🔗 Check out the full list of sessions, register today, and prepare yourself for an amazing month of learning, networking, and growth.

🔥 This isn’t just another calendar, it’s your chance to grow, connect, and be inspired alongside thousands of passionate learners across the globe.

🙌 Let’s make October unforgettable together in the Microsoft Learn way! 💙

📢 Kasper Sven Mozart Johansen

📅 October 4, 2025 06:00 PM CET

📖 Get started with a modern zero trust remote access solution: Microsoft Global Secure Access

🖇️ Register Here!

📢 Akanksha Malik

📅 October 7, 2025 19:00 PM AEST

📅 October 7, 2025 10:00 AM CET

📖 Unlocking Document Insights with Azure AI

🖇️ Register Here!

📢 Rex de Koning 🚀

📅 October 11, 2025 06:00 PM CET

📖 Azure Functions and network security.. Can it be done?

🖇️ Register Here!

📢 Jeevarajan Kumar

📅 October 7, 2025 18:00 PM AEST

📅 October 19, 2025 09:00 AM CET

📖 D365 Field Service 101

🖇️ Register Here!

📢 Priyanka Shah

📅 October 21, 2025 19:00 PM AEST

📅 October 21, 2025 10:00 AM CET

📖 FSI and Gen AI: Wealth management advisor with Azure Foundry Agents and MCP

🖇️ Register Here!

📢 Mona Ghadiri

📅 October 25, 2025 06:00 PM CET

📖 The Role of Sentence Syntax in Security Copilot: Structured Storytelling for Effective Defence

🖇️ Register Here!

September Calendar IS HERE!

saeid-dahl — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:58:54 GMT

🚀✨ Another month, another exciting calendar from the Microsoft Hero ✨🚀
From 🌍 different time zones, and 🌟 diverse topics, we’re bringing incredible sessions designed for everyone, whether you’re just starting your journey or already an expert in Microsoft and the cloud.
This month, we’ve packed the calendar with amazing speakers from across the globe 🌐 who will be sharing their invaluable knowledge and real-world experiences. 🙌
💡 Join our live sessions, learn from inspiring experts, and take a step closer to transforming your career, boosting your skills, and making an impact in your organization.
⏰ Just like last month, we’re covering multiple time zones, from Australia 🇦🇺, to Europe 🇪🇺, to the Americas 🌎, so no matter where you are, there’s a session waiting for you!
👉 Don’t miss out, register today, get ready, and let’s grow together from Zero to Hero! 💪🚀

Santhoshkumar Anandakrishnan
Mastering Azure Networking Services to Protect Your Applications
September 4, 2025 11:00 AM CET
September 4, 2025 07:00 PM AEST

Arafat Tehsin
A deep dive into Agentic AI with Semantic Kernel
September 9, 2025 11:00 AM CET
September 9, 2025 07:00 PM AEST

Kim Berg
Navigating the Azure AI seas
September 13, 2025 06:00 PM CET

Andrew O'Young
Data Security Considerations for M365 Copilot
September 16, 2025 11:00 AM CET
September 16, 2025 07:00 PM AEST

Pam DeGraffenreid
Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips
September 20, 2025 06:00 PM CET

Anthony Porter
Automating Sentinel Triage with Microsoft Security Copilot
September 29, 2025 09:00 AM CET
September 29, 2025 05:00 PM AEST

August Calendar is here!

saeid-dahl — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 20:38:22 GMT

🌟 Community Spirit? CHECKED!

🌍 Amazing Members & Audiences? DOUBLE CHECK!

🎤 Phenomenal Speakers Locked In? CHECKED!

🚀 Global Live Sessions? YOU BET!

The stage is set. The excitement is real.

It’s that time again, time to ignite the community with another monthly calendar! 🔥✨

We’ve lined up a powerhouse of sessions packed with world-class content, covering the best of Microsoft, from Coding, Cloud, Migration, Data, Security, AI, and so much more! 💻☁️🔐🤖

But wait, that’s not all!

For the first time ever, we’ve smashed through time zones! No matter where you are in the world, you can tune in LIVE and learn from extraordinary speakers sharing their insights, experiences, and passion. 🌏⏰

What do you need to do?

It’s easy:

👉 Register for the sessions

👉 Mark your calendar

👉 Grab your coffee, tea, or ice-cold soda

👉 Join us and soak up the knowledge!

We believe in what makes this community truly special, and that’s YOU.

Let’s set August on fire together! 🔥

Are you ready to be inspired, to grow, and to connect with Microsoft Learn family?

Don’t miss out, August is YOUR month! 💥🙌

📢 Shehan Perera

📖 Let There Be Cloud-Native Endpoints

📅 5 Aug 2025 (19:00 AEST) (11:00 CEST)

📢Shahab Ganji

📖 Create a Tic Tac Toe game and learn about Event Sourcing

📅 8 Aug 2025 18:00 CEST

📢 Ronak Vachhani

📖Data Intelligence at Your Fingertips: Fabric’s AI Functions & Data Agents

📅16 Aug 2025 (16:00 AEST) (08:00 CEST)

📢Laïla Bougriâ

📖Change is inevitable: versioning event-driven systems

📅22 Aug 2025 18:00 CEST

📢AJ Bajada

📖Revolutionising DevOps with AI: From Pipelines to Deployment

📅28 Aug 2025 (19:30 AEST) (11:30 CEST)

📢James Eastham

📖So, You Want To Build An Event Driven System?

📅29 Aug 2025 17:00 CEST

Microsoft Hero

saeid-dahl — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:17:06 GMT

The Microsoft Zero To Hero community brings together thousands of cloud and AI enthusiasts to learn collaboratively within the Microsoft Learn platform. With a wide range of interactive sessions, from Azure fundamentals and AI deep dives to security and data discussions, members grow together through structured workshops, Q&A forums, and peer-to-peer project work. This shared learning environment transforms individual curiosity into actionable skills, empowering participants to progress from their first steps in technology to gaining confidence in real-world applications.

What truly distinguishes this community is its vibrant culture of support and mutual achievement. Participants encourage one another by sharing experiences, troubleshooting together, and celebrating both small accomplishments and major milestones. The community hosts focused programs and workshops, creating spaces where newcomers feel welcomed and motivated, and where engagement, rather than titles, defines success. Through consistent collaboration and shared enthusiasm, Microsoft Zero To Hero proves that anyone can rise from a beginner to a confident cloud practitioner, supported every step of the way.