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Microsoft AI Office Hours Sessions 2026 (DACH Region)

ffollonier — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:22:48 GMT

We’re preparing the launchpad for several exciting AI Office Hours sessions in 2026!
These sessions are specifically designed for Microsoft partners in the DACH region and will focus on relevant AI topics.

🛰 23 January 11:00-11:45 | Detecting Fraud with Multi-Agents – Agent Framework / MCP
A live demo of end-to-end fraud detection using Microsoft’s multi-agent stack, from orchestration to anomaly detection and human-in-the-loop control.
Speakers: Benjamin Tokgöz, Florian Follonier, PhD
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXfZDCrr

🌌 27 February 11:00-11:45 | Becoming Frontier – What it means for Customers and Partners
What Frontier Firms look like, how human

–agent teams reshape operating models, and how Microsoft partners can help customers on journey and benefit along the way.
Speaker: Lutz Jannausch
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ees8U279

🪐 27 March 11:00-11:45 | Microsoft Fabric – FabCon Updates and AI-Readiness
Key takeaways from FabCon 26 and practical guidance on preparing data estates for AI-ready Microsoft Fabric architectures.
Speaker: Lisa Wolffhugel
🔗 https://lnkd.in/etCeuu_J

🚧 April - Date coming soon | Microsoft Partner Programs and Incentives
An overview of partner programs, incentives, and how to align them with AI- and agent-driven opportunities.
Speaker: Franziska Schäfer Cascalho
Registration link coming soon.

🎉 Celebrate Excellence at the Microsoft Switzerland Partner of the Year Awards 2025!

IDiyor — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:42:47 GMT

Microsoft Switzerland is thrilled to invite you to our Partner of the Year Award Celebration 2025 – Partner Day!

Join us in person as we recognize the extraordinary achievements, innovation, and impact of our Swiss partner community. This special celebration is our way of saying thank you for driving success and shaping the future with us.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

🕐 Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT+01:00)

📍 Location:

Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle
The Circle Convention Center
The Circle 41
8058 Zürich Airport, Switzerland

👉 Register now – limited seats available!

Hosted by

Catrin Hinkel, CEO of Microsoft Switzerland

Andrew Reid, Commercial Partner Lead, Microsoft Switzerland

🏆 Awards Categories

We’re excited to announce winners across 11 local categories that showcase innovation, excellence, and partnership impact:

Switzerland Partner of the Year
AI Excellence
Azure Migration
M365 Copilot
Modern Work
Security
Business Applications
Transformation & Innovation
Marketplace Champion
Social Impact
Startup of the Year

👉 Register now

🗓 Event Agenda

01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Check-in

02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Welcome by Catrin Hinkel

02:30 PM – 04:00 PM | Winners Announcements

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Break & Networking

05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Flying Dinner & Networking

ℹ️ Important Details

This exclusive in-person event is reserved for Microsoft partners and nominees. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to winners and nominees.

We can’t wait to celebrate your success, share your stories, and connect over a shared vision for growth and innovation.

➡️ Register now to secure your spot

Let’s celebrate partnership, innovation, and impact — together.

Webinars zu Microsoft Produkten und Services für Partner im DACH Raum

Andre_Heim — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:11:31 GMT

Werte Partner

wir haben durch unsere neue DACH (Deutschland, Austria, Schweiz) Organisation jetzt auch die Webinars im Angebot, welche zuvor Austria oder Deutschland im Fokus hatten. Beide Serien werden in Deutsch durchgeführt, aufgezeichnet und mit einem Download Link für die Slides versehen.

Dies sind wie folgt:

P-Fast Event Serie (Deutsch)

Das Format dieser einstündigen Webcast Serie hält sich genauso lange, da auf Basis einer fixen Folienstruktur 3 Produkte zu je rund 15 Minuten präsentiert werden.
Der Fokus liegt auf aktuellen Microsoft (Business)-Produkten die so zeitnah wie möglich vorgestellt werden.
Für jedes Produkt erhält man einen kurzen Überblick, die USPs, Preise (sofern das Produkt schon verfügbar ist), sowie weiterführende Links.

http://aka.ms/P-Fast

Aktuelles und Highlights von Business Applications Series (Deutsch)

Wir freuen uns sehr, Sie zu einer exklusiven Präsentation einzuladen, in der wir die Neuigkeiten zu Microsoft Business Applications vorstellen.

Unser Ziel:

Die neusten Informationen zum Thema Microsoft Business Applications teilen

Ihnen Zeit sparen

Zusätzliche Ressourcen und Informationen zu jedem Thema zur Verfügung zu stellen

Aktuelles und Highlights von Business Applications Series – Cloud Champion Admin

Announcing: AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners in the DACH Region

ffollonier — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:17:04 GMT

The AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners are back!

Four sessions, four hot topics, one goal: helping our Microsoft partners in the DACH region get ready for the next wave of AI.

🗓️ Oct 2 – Agents & APIs - Azure AI Foundry
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Opening Episode – The State of Agents on Azure AI Foundry

🗓️ Oct 30 – Architecture Patterns of Autonomous Agents
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Autonomous Agents on Azure AI Foundry

🗓️ Nov 21 – Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights

🗓️ Dec 12 – AI-Ready Infrastructure
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): AI-Ready Infrastructure

Please join! We are looking forward to the conversations, questions, and ideas that will come out of this series.

Join our on-site Accelerate Agentic AI Training in Zurich (September 29th)

ffollonier — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:51:26 GMT

Accelerate Agentic AI – Project Ready

When: Monday, September 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (GMT+02:00)

Where: Zürich-Airport, Zurich, Switzerland

Join us for a comprehensive learning journey designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to effectively build, demonstrate, and deploy powerful AI agents. From presales essentials using Microsoft Copilot Studio and SharePoint agents to advanced multi-agent development using Azure AI Foundry, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, and Microsoft Teams SDK, participants can gain deep, practical insights. Attend this workshop to explore key AI concepts, accelerate your organization's AI capabilities, and confidently architect, deploy, and scale sophisticated AI agent solutions.

Who should attend: The intermediate-advanced hands-on workshop is designed for a technical audience. Participants should have fundamental knowledge of generative AI and work experience with the associated solutions. Additionally, we suggest having knowledge of the AI-050: Develop Generative AI solutions with Azure OpenAI Service content.

Registration schedule: Secure your spot promptly. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Project Ready hands-on labs:
The advanced workshop provides practice in building, customizing, and integrating prompt and chat flows, evaluation prompt flow setup, and fine-tuning prompts for optimal performance.

A laptop is required for participation in the labs.

⏳Last Call for Microsoft Partners in Switzerland!⏳

IDiyor — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:02:44 GMT

The nomination window for the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 closes TOMORROW – July 18 at 6:00 PM PT.

If you’ve been planning to submit – now is the time! This is your opportunity to gain global visibility, celebrate your impact, and be recognized by Microsoft for the incredible work you're doing across AI, cloud, sustainability, and more.🌍

📝 Nominate here → https://partnerawards.partner.microsoft.com/

📅 Deadline → July 18 at 6:00 PM PT

Let’s show the world the power of Swiss innovation!

#MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #CountdownToGreatness #Microsoft #Business #Partner #Technology #Innovation

🚀 Microsoft Partners in Switzerland - Only 10 Days Left to Submit Your Nominations!

IDiyor — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:33:38 GMT

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 nomination window closes on July 18 at 6:00 PM PT - don’t miss your chance to be recognized locally and globally!

Each year, Microsoft honors partners who are driving innovation, transformation, and customer success across industries and technologies. Whether your focus is AI, cloud, sustainability, industry solutions, or social impact - this is your moment to shine. 🌍✨

🏆 Why nominate?

Local and global recognition from Microsoft
Visibility within the partner ecosystem and field teams
Exclusive experience at Microsoft Ignite
Greater credibility with customers and partners
Featured case study and video as part of Microsoft’s Partner Success Stories

📝 How to nominate:

Visit the Partner of the Year Awards website
Review the award categories, official rules, and eligibility guidelines
Submit your nomination by July 18 at 6:00 PM PT

❓Have questions?
Reach out to the Partner of the Year Awards team at potyasup@microsoft.com (please allow 48 hours for a response) or check out the AMA session for answers to common questions.

💡 There are just ~10 days left - make your mark and show the world what Swiss innovation looks like!

👉 Start your nomination today

#MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #DigitalTransformation #Cloud #AI #Microsoft #PartnerAwards #CountdownToGreatness

Final Reminder: Elevate Your BCDR Strategy with Microsoft Azure – Partner Event

IDiyor — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:52:36 GMT

In today’s dynamic business landscape, resilience and continuity are more critical than ever. This exclusive event is designed to equip your partners with the latest strategies and insights to help their customers navigate complexity and safeguard operations using Microsoft Azure. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on modern BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) requirements, architectural best practices, and the benefits of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty.

📅 Date: June 13th
🕗 Time: 08:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Microsoft Office, The Circle, Zurich

👉 Register Now

Agenda Highlights:

High-Level Overview of Modern BCDR Requirements
Architectural Design Principles
Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty
Q&A Session followed by Networking Lunch

👉 Register Now

Exclusive Event for Resellers Only - June 17th in Zürich

IDiyor — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:15:51 GMT

We’re bringing together the brightest minds in security, cloud, and AI to explore “Security & Cloud Adoption: The Swiss SMB Opportunity”. This is your chance to unlock actionable strategies for growth in a competitive landscape, directly from Microsoft and Pax8 experts.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
📍 Location: Microsoft Office @ The Circle, Flughafen CH, Zürich, 8058
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 16:00 CEST

Register now!

Swiss SMBs are ready for cloud & AI – but they need trusted partners to guide them through security and adoption. At this event, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Navigate the cloud journey for SMBs with confidence
✅ Position yourself as a trusted security advisor
✅ Build a profitable AI services portfolio with Copilot and Microsoft technologies
✅ Leverage insights from the latest Microsoft Digital Defense Report

What’s On the Agenda:

12:00 – Lunch & Networking
13:00 – Welcome
13:15 – SMB AI Opportunity
14:00 – Security Insights
15:00 – Data Loss Prevention Demo
15:15 – Monetize AI
15:45 – Wrap-Up & Q&A

Meet the Speakers:

Calin Turcanu, GM SME&C, Microsoft

Harald Nuij, CEO, Pax8 EMEA

Andy Readman, AI Director, Pax8 Academy

Marcel Weber, Lead Security, Microsoft

Tom Welton, Solution Consultant, Pax8

Martin Janisch, Partner Tech Strategist, Microsoft

🌐 Resellers Only | In-Person Networking | Actionable Insights

🎟️ Seats are limited – Register now!

Don’t miss the opportunity to lead the SMB transformation with the right mix of Cloud, AI, and Security.

#MicrosoftPartners #Pax8 #MSPartner #CloudSecurity #Azure #CloudAdoption #SwissSMB

📣 Microsoft Partner Townhall – April 2025🚀

IDiyor — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:48:52 GMT

This session will equip you with valuable insights and practical tools - from navigating regulatory and compliance topics to showcasing real-world success stories - empowering you to unlock new opportunities and elevate your business.

📆 April 24, 2025 | 9:30–10:30AM | Online
🔗 Register now

Agenda & Speakers:
🔷 Top of Mind – Essential updates with Marc Holitscher
🔷 US Cloud Act – Key regulatory & compliance strategies with Daniel von Büren
🔷 Empowering Partnerships: Successful Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation Across Microsoft Partner Ecosystem - Partner success story with Adriano Perolini and special guest speakers Jan Wild and Samuel Zürcher
🔷 Events & Partner Enablement Updates – Key resources & opportunities with Diyor Iskandarov

✨ Secure your spot and register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series using the same link to stay connected and informed throughout the year.

Let’s connect, innovate, and grow together. 🚀

🔗 Register now

📣 Microsoft Partner Townhall – March Edition 🚀

IDiyor — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:47:50 GMT

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry insights, technology updates, and business opportunities at the March Partner Townhall. This session will keep you informed on the key trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the Microsoft partner ecosystem.
From practical guide to AI and the latest security updates to cutting-edge cloud advancements and partner enablement, our experts will equip you with the insights and tools needed to unlock new opportunities and drive business success.

📆 March 27, 2025 - Online
🔗 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall

Agenda & Speakers:
🔷 Top of Mind - Key insights from Andrew Reid
🔷 AI Guide for Swiss SMEs - Practical strategies with Primo Amrein
🔷 Azure SMB Path in the MCAIPP Designation - Deep dive with Andre Heim
🔷 New E5 Security and Compliance Suites - Essential updates with Jasmin Quadrelli
🔷 Partner Enablement Updates - Key resources & updates with Diyor Iskandarov

✨ Secure your spot and register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series using the link to stay connect and informed throughout the year.

Let’s connect, innovate, and grow together.🚀

Become a Sponsoring Partner for the Microsoft AI Tour Lausanne – Apply Now!

a-kbossard — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:38:03 GMT

We’re excited to invite partners to join the Microsoft AI Tour in Lausanne on Monday, 16th June 2025 as a Sponsoring Partner! This event was formerly known as Microsoft Build: AI Day Switzerland.

Showcase your company’s innovations and engage with key decision-makers at this high-profile event. Event website:  Website to follow soon.

Sponsorship Packages – Gold, Silver & Experience Sponsors:
All the details about our sponsorship options are attached. Please complete the application form to apply for your preferred package.

Application Deadline:
📆 Submit your application by 11 April 2025
📧 eMail applications to: chevents@microsoft.com

Successful applicants will be notified by  17 April 2025.

Let’s make this event unforgettable together!

For questions, contact us at chevents@microsoft.com.

📢 Microsoft Partner Townhall – February Edition

IDiyor — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:24:44 GMT

Get the latest insights straight from Microsoft experts in our Swiss Partner Townhall this February. We’ll share key updates, industry insights, and innovations that impact our partner ecosystem. This session is designed to help you stay ahead, navigate changes, and maximize opportunities with Microsoft.

Agenda & Speakers:

🔹 Top of Mind – Insights from the field with Thomas Rupp

🔹 Cloud Migration Factory (CMF) – Best practices and strategies with Andreas Wiedenmann

🔹 CSP Changes & Amendment – Essential updates with Beat Weissenberger

🔹 Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agents Demo – A look at AI Agents in action with Benjamin Müller

📅 Date: February 27th, 2025

📍 Location: Online

🔗 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall

You can also register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series directly from the same link to stay connected throughout the year.

#MicrosoftPartners #PartnerTownhall #CloudMigration #Microsoft365 #Agents #AI #Copilot

Your Invitation for Swiss Partner Day 2025

IDiyor — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:53:39 GMT

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for Swiss Partner Day! 🚀

Mark your calendars for March 12, 2025, and join us for an exclusive half-day event where our partners will discover cutting-edge innovations in Copilot, AI Agents, revolutionize their competitive strategy with the Cloud Migration Factory (CMF), and be inspired by our dynamic keynote speakers.

This event is ideal for partners eager to unlock new growth opportunities and lead the charge in Cloud and AI-driven transformations.

👉 Don’t miss out - register now to secure your spot: https://aka.ms/swisspartnerday

SwissPartnerDay Partner Event #AI Microsoft MicrosoftSwitzerland

🚀 Calling All Microsoft Partners 🚀

IDiyor — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:54:00 GMT

We're thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards nominations open on June 18, 2025! These awards celebrate the transformative impact you make - from driving innovation in AI and security to championing sustainability and industry transformation. This is your chance to gain global recognition for your achievements!

📅 Important:

June 18, 2025: Nominations open
This Spring: Guidelines will be published, so you'll have plenty of time to prepare your submissions

Plus, we're excited to announce a future LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything) event where you can engage directly with the POTYA team and get your questions answered in real time.

Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the inspiring stories of our 2024 winners on the POTYA Homepage.

Let's showcase our success and innovation together!

📢 Data & AI Unlocked: A Learning Miniseries to Help Microsoft Partners Kickstart Their AI Journey

ffollonier — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:38:22 GMT

We are excited to invite you to Data & AI Unlocked, a six-week virtual learning miniseries designed specifically for Microsoft partners.

Whether you’re just starting or looking to deepen your AI expertise, this series offers practical guidance from foundational concepts to advanced AI customization and deployment.

🌐 Register here for the full series or select individual episodes.

📅 Series Overview (each episode is 45 minutes, incl. Q&A):

March 7th: AI Foundations: Kickstarting Your AI Journey
Overview of AI’s impact, Microsoft certification programs, and challenges in data governance and privacy.
March 14th: Copilot Studio: Empowering AI with Low-Code Solutions
Introduction to Copilot Studio and low-code approaches for AI integration.
March 21st: Data Fabric: Laying the Groundwork for AI
Exploring Fabric as a data platform and integrating AI and Gen AI into analytics.
March 28th: Purview Mastery: Ensuring Data Governance and Security
Discussion on data governance with Purview, focusing on privacy and security.
April 4th: Azure OpenAI: Customizing AI for Advanced Solutions
Pro-code approaches with Azure OpenAI for advanced customization and integration.
April 11th: AI in Action: From Development to Deployment
Best practices for AI deployment, including LLM OPS, testing, API management, and reliability.

AI Icebreaker Day 2025 - January 29th

ffollonier — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:25:40 GMT

Happy New Year everyone! ☃️

We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming AI Icebreaker Day on January 29th.

The world of Data & AI does not sleep and after a long holiday break, there are many announcements and updates to catch up with. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to help you hit the ground running, with everything you need to get up to speed on AI trends such as agentic systems and exciting technologies that will shape the year ahead.

So join us, for a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and exchange thoughts.

📅 Date: January 29th, 2025
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Microsoft Zurich, The Circle

Register for AI Icebreaker Day 2025

What’s in Store:

- AI agent adoption and our vision for the future.
- Building agents with Copilot Studio or custom code.
- Ensuring the right data and infrastructure for AI success.
- Securing your AI workloads to stay compliant and safe.

Please note that on-site capacity is limited and registrations from Swiss Microsoft Partners will be prioritized. Make sure to reserve your seat quickly.

Organisation Team:

Empowering Swiss SMEs with AI and Copilot - Join Us as a Microsoft Partner!

IDiyor — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 14:02:12 GMT

As part of our commitment to supporting Swiss small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in transforming their businesses with the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Switzerland is launching an exciting initiative in collaboration with Innovate Switzerland and the think tank W.I.R.E.

We’re releasing an "AI Guide" to help SME customers gain the necessary skills and resources for their AI and Copilot journey. To ensure SMEs receive expert guidance, we’re looking for qualified Microsoft partners to be listed as trusted solution providers.

How to Participate:

If your organization meets the following criteria, we’d love to feature you:

Your company has deployed Copilot for Microsoft 365 internally.
You’ve completed Microsoft 365 Copilot training.
You’re enrolled in the Modern Workplace Solution Partner Designation of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP).
You’re willing and able to support SME customers with fewer than 300 employees.

Why Participate?

Get visibility on Microsoft Switzerland’s official landing page.
Be referenced alongside the "AI Guide," which launches in mid-January 2025.
Position your company as a trusted expert helping SMEs embrace AI transformation.

📋 Submit Your Information Here: Microsoft Forms

Important Notes:

Participation and inclusion on the list do not guarantee new leads or business opportunities.
The landing page will clearly state that this is not an exclusive list. Other partners may also have the expertise to support SMEs.

For any privacy concerns, please refer to our statement: https://aka.ms/privacy.

Let’s work together to empower Swiss SMEs on their AI journey! 🚀

🎄 Unwrapping the Gifts of Microsoft Partnership - Don’t Miss December’s Partner Townhall 🔔

IDiyor — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 16:05:51 GMT

Join us for an inspiring and informative session tailored to empower our partners with the latest insights and updates. Let’s work together to achieve shared success.

👉 Register Now

🗓 Date: 12th December 2024

⏰ Time: 9:30 - 10:30 AM

📍 Location: Microsoft Teams (Online)

💡 Agenda Highlights:

9:30 AM - Top of Mind -🎙 Andrew Reid

9:45 AM - AI Adoption Framework -🎙 Marc Holitscher

10:00 AM - Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024 -🎙 Marcel Weber

10:15 AM - Latest Updates on Copilot after Ignite -🎙 Stefanie Thommen

🎯 Why Attend?

- Connect with Microsoft leaders and experts.

- Gain insights into strategic priorities.

- Discover opportunities to grow together.

👉 Register Now

We can’t wait to see you there 🚀

🌟Stay Ahead with Key Updates from the Microsoft Switzerland Partner Townhall on November 27th

IDiyor — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 21:59:09 GMT

Join us for November’s Partner Townhall - our essential monthly event packed with valuable insights and exciting updates! These sessions are designed to empower and enable our partners for shared success.

🗓 When: 27th November 2024
⏰ Time: 9:30 - 10:30
📍 Where: Microsoft Teams (Online Event)

👉 Click Here to Register Now

Agenda

This event offers a fantastic opportunity to connect and engage with our experts, gain insights into Microsoft's strategic priorities, and discover how we can grow together.

Speaker Lineup

Don’t miss this exciting lineup and the chance to engage with leaders shaping the future of Microsoft Partner Solutions in Switzerland.

👉 Click Here to Register Now

We are excited to see you there!😊