Calling all Microsoft Q&A contributors: Join Product Champions Program
🎉 Sign-ups are open for the Microsoft Q&A Product Champions Program (2026)! ✅ Sign up: Product Champions Enrollment Form 📘 Learn more: Product Champions Welcome Guide If you love answering questions and helping others on Microsoft Q&A, we’d love to have you join. ``Announcing the 2026 Microsoft 365 Community Conference Keynotes
The Microsoft 365 Community Conference returns to Orlando this April, bringing together thousands of builders, innovators, creators, communicators, admins, architects, MVPs, and product makers for three unforgettable days of learning and community. This year’s theme, “A Beacon for Builders, Innovators & Icons of Intelligent Work,” celebrates the people shaping the AI‑powered future — and the keynote lineup reflects exactly that. These leaders will set the tone for our biggest, boldest M365 Community Conference. Below is your first look at the official 2026 keynote order and what to expect from each session. Opening Keynote Jeff Teper — President, Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps & Platforms Building for the future: Microsoft 365, Agents and AI, what's new and what's next Join Jeff Teper, to discover how AI-powered innovation across Copilot, Teams, and SharePoint is reshaping how people communicate, create, and work together. This session highlights what’s new, what’s fundamentally different, and why thoughtful design continues to matter. See the latest advances in AI and agents, gain insight into where collaboration is headed, and learn why Microsoft is the company to continue to bet on when it comes to building what’s next. Expect: New breakthroughs in collaboration powered by AI and agents Fresh innovations across Teams, Copilot, and SharePoint Practical guidance on how design continues to shape effective teamwork Real world demos that show how AI is transforming communication and content Insight into what is new, what is changing, and what is coming next Business Apps & Agents Keynote Ryan Cunningham — Corporate Vice President, Power Platform In this keynote, Ryan Cunningham will share how Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Power Apps, and Agent 365 come together to help makers build powerful agents and help IT teams deploy and govern them at scale. We’ll share how organizations can design, extend, and govern a new model for the intelligent workplace – connecting data, workflows, and systems into intelligent agents that move work forward. Copilot, apps, and agents: the next platform shift for Microsoft 365 Microsoft 365 Copilot has changed how we interact with software. Now AI agents are changing how work gets done – moving from responding to prompts to taking action, across the tools and data your organization already relies on. Expect: A clear explanation of how to leverage and build with Copilot and agents How agents access data, use tools, and complete multi-step work A deeper look at the latest capabilities across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Power Apps End-to-end demos of agents in action Security, Trust & Responsible AI Keynote Vasu Jakkal — Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Security & Rohan Kumar — Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Security, Purview & Trust In our third keynote, Vasu Jakkal and Rohan Kumar join forces to address one of the most urgent topics of the AI era: trust and security at scale. As organizations accelerate into AI‑powered work, safeguarding identities, data, compliance, and governance is mission‑critical. Securing AI: Building Trust in the Era of AI Join Vasu Jakkal and Rohan Kumar as they unveil Microsoft’s vision for securing the new frontier of AI—showing how frontier firms are protecting their data, identities, and models amid rapid AI adoption. This session highlights how Microsoft is embedding security and governance into every layer of our AI platforms and unifying Purview, Defender, Entra, and Security Copilot to defend against threats like prompt injection, model tampering, and shadow AI. You’ll see how built-in protections across Microsoft 365 enable responsible, compliant AI innovation, and gain practical guidance to strengthen your own security posture as AI transforms the way everyone works. Expect: Microsoft's unified approach to secure AI transformation Forward‑looking insights across Security, Purview & Trust Guidance for building safe, responsible AI environments How to protect innovation without slowing momentum Future of Work Fireside Keynote Dr. Jaime Teevan — Chief Scientist & Technical Fellow, Microsoft Dr. Jaime Teevan, one of the foremost thought leaders on AI, productivity, and how work is evolving. In this intimate fireside‑style session, she’ll share research, real‑world insights, and Microsoft’s learnings from being both the maker and the first customer of the AI‑powered workplace. Expect: Insights from decades of workplace research The human side of AI transformation Practical guidance for leaders, creators, and practitioners Why collaboration is essential to unlock the true potential of AI. Community Closer Keynote Karuana Gatimu - Director, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group & Heather Cook - Principal PM, MIcrosoft Customer Advocacy Group From Momentum to Movement: Where Community Goes Next As the final moments of Microsoft 365 Community Conference come to a close, Heather Cook and Karuana Gatimu invite the community to pause, reflect, and look forward together. This Community Closer keynote connects the breakthroughs, conversations, and shared experiences of the week into a bigger story—one about people, purpose, and progress. Together, they’ll explore how community transforms technology into impact, how advocates and builders shape what’s next across Microsoft 365, and why this moment matters more than ever. More than a recap, this session is a call to action—challenging attendees to take the energy of the conference back to their teams, regions, and communities, and turn inspiration into sustained momentum. You’ll leave not just with ideas, but with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of belonging—because community doesn’t end when the conference does. It’s where the real work begins. More Than Keynotes: Why You’ll Want to Be in Orlando The M365 Community Conference brings together: 200+ sessions and breakouts 21 hands‑on workshops 200+ Microsoft engineers and product leaders onsite The Microsoft Innovation Hub Ask the Experts, Meet & Greets, and Community Studio Women in Tech & Allies Luncheon SharePoint’s 25th Anniversary Celebration And an epic attendee party at Universal’s Islands of Adventure Whether you create, deploy, secure, govern, design, or lead with Microsoft 365 — this is your community, and this is your moment. Join Us for the Microsoft 365 Community Conference April 21–23, 2026 Loews Sapphire Falls & Loews Royal Pacific 👉 Register now: https://aka.ms/M365Con26 Use the SAVE150 code for $150USD off current pricing Come be part of the global community building the future of intelligent work.Product Champions FAQ
1. What is the Microsoft Q&A Product Champions Program? The Microsoft Q&A Product Champions Program is a community program for people who enjoy sharing their technical knowledge and helping others. Product Champions contribute by answering questions on Microsoft Q&A, helping users solve real-world technical challenges across Microsoft products. As you contribute, you can progress through the program, earn recognition and rewards, access learning opportunities, and become more involved in the Microsoft Q&A community. Whether you’re new to Microsoft Q&A or already an active contributor, there’s a place for you in the program. 2. Who can join, and do I need to be an expert? Everyone is welcome to apply. You don’t need to be an MVP, hold a Microsoft Certification, or already be an established Microsoft Q&A contributor. You also don’t need to know everything about a Microsoft product. Start with the products and topics you know well and answer questions where you feel confident you can help. The program is open to people with different backgrounds and levels of experience who enjoy sharing their knowledge and helping others. 3. How do I get started? Getting started is simple. Complete the Product Champions enrollment form and review the Welcome Guide to learn how the program works and how to begin contributing on Microsoft Q&A. Once your application is accepted and you’re enrolled, you’ll receive an invitation to join the private Product Champions Microsoft Teams channel, where members can connect, participate in events and discussions, receive program updates, and access additional resources. 4. What am I expected to do as a Product Champion? The main way to participate is simple: answer questions and help users on Microsoft Q&A. There’s no fixed schedule or required number of hours. You can contribute at your own pace by finding questions related to topics you know and providing helpful, high-quality answers. Product Champions are also expected to follow Microsoft Q&A Community Guidelines and program standards when participating. 5. What products can I contribute to? You can answer questions across any of the program’s six product tracks based on your interests and expertise: Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams Windows Surface Developer Technologies Security & Compliance You don’t have to choose just one. You’re welcome to contribute across multiple product areas. 6. How do I progress through the program? As you answer questions and continue contributing on Microsoft Q&A, you can progress through program levels and reach new recognition milestones. The program is self-paced, so you can build your contributions over time while working toward the next level. 7. What benefits and opportunities are available? Product Champions can access opportunities to learn, connect, grow, and be recognized for their contributions. Depending on eligibility and participation, these may include community recognition, learning and development resources, events, leadership opportunities, program rewards, Microsoft Certification vouchers, gift cards, MVP nomination support, and opportunities to participate in the Microsoft Q&A Volunteer Moderator Program. 8. Is Product Champions the same as Azure Champions? No. Product Champions and Azure Champions are sister programs with different areas of focus. Azure Champions focuses on Azure technologies and services, while the Microsoft Q&A Product Champions Program focuses on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Windows, Surface, Developer Technologies, and Security & Compliance. Both provide opportunities to share your expertise, help users, and become more involved in Microsoft technical communities. 9. Can I participate in both Product Champions and Azure Champions? Yes! You can participate in both programs if your interests and expertise span both areas. Each program has its own participation requirements, incentives, and rewards, so your eligibility for recognition and rewards is determined separately within each program. 10. Do my contributions on Microsoft Tech Community count toward the Product Champions Program? Product Champions activity and progression are based specifically on answers you provide on Microsoft Q&A, where users ask technical questions and seek solutions to real-world problems. Posts, replies, or other contributions on Microsoft Tech Community do not count toward your Product Champions program activity. Microsoft Tech Community complements the program as its public community hub for program news, updates, recognition, and other Product Champions content. Have a question we didn’t answer here? Reach out to the Product Champions team at productchampions@microsoft.com.Microsoft Q&A Product Champions Program
What is the Product Champions Program? 👋 The Microsoft Q&A Product Champions Program recognizes community members who share their expertise by answering questions and helping users on the Microsoft Q&A platform. Everyone is welcome to join, whether you're new to Q&A or already an active contributor. Once enrolled, your participation and progression in the program are based on the answers you provide to questions on Microsoft Q&A. Benefits: Learning and development opportunities Community leadership, public recognition, and Champion-exclusive rewards Support for Microsoft MVP award nominations and renewals Leaderboards, Contributor Spotlights, and access to community events Gift cards, Microsoft Certification vouchers, and other program incentives Opportunities to join the Microsoft Q&A Volunteer Moderator Program Program Structure The program spans six product tracks, enabling experts to focus on their specialty areas: Microsoft 365 Microsoft Teams Windows Surface Developer Technologies Security & Compliance After signing up, members are automatically enrolled, and their advancement through the program is based on the number of questions they answer and their continued participation over time. Full progression paths are detailed in the Welcome Guide. How to get involved We've included the official Welcome Guide to help you get started. Inside, you'll find: Program Overview Product Tracks Levels & Recognition Community Guidelines Rewards & Incentives Getting Started & Staying Connected Apply → Gain Access → Participate Complete the Product Champions enrollment form Download and review the Welcome Guide Join the Product Champions Teams channels Jump into Microsoft Q&A to share your expertise, guide users toward solutions, and help people get the most from Microsoft technologies. Not a member yet? Join here ✅ If you haven't signed up yet, you can enroll using this form: 👉 Sign up for the Product Champions Program: Sign up We're here to support you 💛 Have questions? Drop them in the comments, or reach out anytime at: 📩 productchampions@microsoft.com Welcome again—we're glad you're here!
