August Calendar is here!
🌟 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 📖 https://streamyard.com/watch/dh62MQJHEv9B?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 📅 5 Aug 2025 (19:00 AEST) (11:00 CEST) 📢Shahab Ganji 📖 https://streamyard.com/watch/qCXk9kkb34W8?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 📅 8 Aug 2025 18:00 CEST 📢 Ronak Vachhani 📖https://streamyard.com/watch/hNjJAZeUcxTF?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 📅16 Aug 2025 (16:00 AEST) (08:00 CEST) 📢Laïla Bougriâ 📖https://streamyard.com/watch/KWwF7Wd5mYAG?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 📅22 Aug 2025 18:00 CEST 📢AJ Bajada 📖https://streamyard.com/watch/vaNSN3hVuXbr?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 📅28 Aug 2025 (19:30 AEST) (11:30 CEST) 📢James Eastham 📖https://streamyard.com/watch/FNGJZNbAKjFi?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258 📅29 Aug 2025 17:00 CESTStefan Pölz - Null & Void, everything about nothing in .NET
After an electrifying kickoff to .NET July, it’s time to keep the momentum rolling! 🔥 🎇 .NET July isn’t just a month for developers, it’s a celebration for everyone passionate about tech, the cloud, and leveling up their skills. Whether you’re aiming to supercharge your knowledge or make a bold move in your career, this is the community to join. 🫶 Our next session features the incredible https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAC9Q2ZAB2u-_JbumHA-DJvD2qxaBcTfzuTo, ready to share his hard-earned wisdom and hands-on experience on one of the hottest topics in .NET today. This is your chance to gain insights that could change the way you build and think about software. Want to understand the "billion-dollar mistake" and why it's also a powerful tool? Curious how modern .NET helps you avoid runtime nightmares, before they even start? Register now, save your VIP spot, and become part of another unforgettable session with the https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsofthero/! Let’s grow and learn together with https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoftlearn/. 🚀 📺 Subscribe us on YouTube and watch live --> https://lnkd.in/dQSgYXgi 📑 Register for the session: https://lnkd.in/dywm3CCd https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAC9Q2ZAB2u-_JbumHA-DJvD2qxaBcTfzuTo Null & Void - Everything about Nothing in .NET July 12, 2025 06:00 PM CET #MVPBUZZ #MicrosoftHero #MicrosoftZeroToHero #DOTNET #MicrosoftLearn #MicrosoftDeveloper #Developer #MicrosoftData Intelligence at Your Fingertips: Fabric’s AI Functions & Data Agents
🧠 Data Intelligence at Your Fingerprint – Fabric’s AI Functions & Data Agents in Action ⚙️📊 🧠✨ AI-Powered Analytics with Microsoft Fabric | No Code, No Fuss — Just Insight Unlock the power of AI directly within your data workflows — no coding, no integration, no delays! Join us for this game-changing session to discover how Microsoft Fabric empowers everyone — from business users to data pros — to apply AI effortlessly for faster, smarter decisions. 🚀 Whether you're building dashboards or exploring raw data, Fabric’s built-in AI Functions and Data Agents deliver advanced insights instantly through natural language and automation. 🔍 In This Session, You’ll Explore: 🧩 Fabric’s Built-in AI Functions • Perform sentiment analysis, keyword extraction, and text summarization out of the box — no custom models or APIs required. • Use these capabilities to elevate reports, dashboards, and storytelling with data. 🗣️ Data Agents (formerly AI Skills) • Ask questions in natural language and get results immediately — powered by generative AI and contextual intelligence. • Enable users across the business to engage directly with their data using conversational AI. 🛠️ Live Demos • See real-world applications of AI in action within Microsoft Fabric — with no code and no additional setup. • Learn how these tools improve productivity, enhance analytics, and fast-track decision-making. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to use AI-driven insights without being a data scientist ✔️ The power of Fabric’s AI Functions to analyze text instantly ✔️ How Data Agents bring conversational analytics to everyone ✔️ Use cases that demonstrate measurable impact in real scenarios ✔️ Tips to integrate AI into your daily workflows within Microsoft Fabric 🗓️ Date: 16 August 2025 ⏰ Time: 16:00 AEST (Australia, Melbourne Time Zone) 🎙️ Speaker: Ronak Vachhani 📌 Topic: Data Intelligence at Your Fingertips: Fabric’s AI Functions & Data AgentsTaming Mutable State: Applying Functional Programming in an Object-Oriented Language
🔥 .NET July at Microsoft Hero is on fire! 🚀 The last two sessions have blown us away with incredible speakers and fresh content, but the party isn’t even close to over. July is bursting with .NET energy, and next up, Rodney will join us to take us down a path less traveled with a topic that promises to shake up the way you think about C#. 🧠✨ What’s coming up? Imagine blending the strengths of object-oriented C# with some of the most intriguing secrets from the world of functional programming. This session teases the mysterious forces behind writing more resilient, maintainable apps, without giving it all away. Expect big “aha!” moments and insights you won’t see coming. 🕵️♂️💡 Curious? You should be! Make sure you’re registered, mark your calendar, and get ready to join us live for another game-changing session. Let’s unlock new perspectives together, the Microsoft Learn way! 🌟🤝 📅 July 19, 2025 06:00 PM CEST 🔗 https://streamyard.com/watch/CDGBWtmDTtjQ?wt.mc_id=MVP_350258Exploring Microsoft Intune: Manage and Secure your Devices and Apps
Empower Hybrid Work with Microsoft Intune | Simplify Endpoint Management & Strengthen Security 🔐🌍 In today’s dynamic world of hybrid and remote work, managing and securing endpoints has never been more critical—or more complex. In this session, we explore Microsoft Intune, a powerful cloud-based endpoint management solution built on Azure, and part of the Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) suite. ✅ Whether you're managing mobile devices, desktops, laptops, or virtual endpoints, Microsoft Intune equips IT teams to securely manage access, apps, and devices. What you'll learn: ➡️ How Microsoft Intune simplifies device and app management ➡️ Best practices for securing endpoints and enforcing compliance ➡️ How to enable secure, identity-driven access to corporate resources ➡️ Intune's integration with Microsoft 365, Azure AD, Defender, and more ➡️ Real-world use cases for supporting hybrid and remote employees ➡️ How to reduce IT complexity while improving data protection and user experience 🔍 If you're an IT admin, security architect, or tech leader exploring modern endpoint management, this session is packed with insights to help transform your workplace strategy. 🗓️ Date: 14 August 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 EDT (American Time zone) 🎙️ Speaker: Sucheta Gawade 📌 Topic: Exploring Microsoft Intune: Manage and Secure your Devices and AppsRevolutionising DevOps with AI: From Pipelines to Deployment
AI Meets DevOps: Transforming the Future of Application Delivery 🚀 In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, the fusion of AI and DevOps is reshaping how we build, test, and deploy applications. 🌐⚡ Join us for an engaging and insightful session where we dive into the next wave of innovation: ✅ AI-Powered DevOps Pipelines – Enhance workflows, automate tasks, and drive efficiency. ✅ Smart Lint Tests – Maintain top code quality with AI-driven linting. ✅ AI Infrastructure on Azure – Deploy scalable, secure, and production-ready AI models. ✅ PSRule for Azure – Enforce governance & compliance seamlessly in your pipelines. 🔹 Whether you’re a developer, DevOps engineer, or AI enthusiast, this session will equip you with practical strategies to modernise your pipelines with AI on Azure. 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to upskill and get inspired! 🗓️ Date: 28 August 2025 ⏰ Time: 19:30 (AEST) / 11:30 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: AJ Bajada 📌 Topic: Revolutionising DevOps with AI: From Pipelines to DeploymentCreate a Tic Tac Toe Game & Learn About Event Sourcing
🎮 Create a Tic Tac Toe Game & Learn About Event Sourcing – Build Smarter Systems Through Simple Play 🧠⚡ What if building a simple game could teach you a powerful backend pattern? In this hands-on session, we’ll use a classic Tic Tac Toe game to introduce Event Sourcing — an architectural approach where every state change is captured as an event. You'll build the game step-by-step, then explore how to store and replay every move using event streams. This session is perfect for developers curious about Domain-Driven Design, CQRS, and event-driven systems, all while having some fun! 🎓 What You’ll Learn 🎯 What is Event Sourcing? – Understand the core principles and when to use it 🎮 Modeling Game State with Events – Each move becomes part of the system's history 📦 Storing & Replaying Events – Learn how to rebuild game state from an event log 🛠️ CQRS in Action – Separate commands and queries for better design ⚙️ Event Versioning – What happens when your events evolve over time 🔍 Debug with Confidence – Use event history for tracing and analytics 🌩️ Scaling the Pattern – How this idea applies beyond games (finance, IoT, SaaS) 🧰 Tech Stack: .NET / C# | EventStore / SQL / Custom In-Memory Store 🗓️ Date: 8 August 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 CEST 🎙️ Speaker: Shahab Ganji 📌 Topic: Create a Tic Tac Toe Game & Learn About Event SourcingStart Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips
🚀 Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro Tips AI Builder makes it easier than ever to bring AI into Power Automate and Power Apps—but where should you begin? Join us in this fun and fast-paced session where you’ll learn the six essential things you need to know to get started the right way: ✅ Understanding licensing and credits ✅ Managing admin and governance settings ✅ Crafting the perfect custom prompt ✅ Using prompts in Power Automate ✅ Extending value into Power Apps ✅ Sharing, solutions, and real-world use cases We’ll also walk through the interface, review cost & performance considerations, and show you how to create scalable, AI-enhanced experiences that stick. Whether you’re a seasoned Power Platform pro or just starting your AI journey, this session will give you the confidence to automate smarter with AI Builder. Don’t miss it – save the date and join us! 🗓️ Date: 20 September 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Pam DeGraffenreid 📌 Topic: Start Smart with AI Builder: Prompts, Power Platform, and Pro TipsGet started with a modern zero trust remote access solution: Microsoft Global Secure Access
🚀 Get started with a modern Zero Trust remote access solution! Say goodbye to outdated VPNs 👋 and embrace the future of secure connectivity with Microsoft Global Secure Access Private Access. 🔐 Built on the principle of least privilege, this solution ensures users only access the resources they need. Combined with Conditional Access, it provides powerful, policy-driven protection for both specific and broad on-premises resources. Whether you’re just starting your cloud journey or ready to break free from legacy VPNs, Global Secure Access Private Access is the game changer you’ve been waiting for. 👉 In this session, we’ll cover: ✅ How to get started with Global Secure Access Private Access ✅ Installing & managing the Global Secure Access client ✅ Monitoring traffic flow for visibility and control Let’s embark on this journey to enhanced security and seamless access together! 🗓️ Date: 4 October 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Kasper Sven Mozart Johansen 📌 Topic: Get started with a modern zero trust remote access solution: Microsoft Global Secure Access🚀 Navigating the Azure AI Seas 🌊🤖
The world of Azure AI services is vast, and this session is your map to explore it! Join me as we dive into the breadth of Azure’s AI capabilities and how they can be applied to real-world scenarios. 🔹 What’s in store: ✨ Live demos to showcase what’s available and how to get started ✨ Insights into choosing the right Azure AI services for your needs ✨ Exploring Cognitive Services for vision, speech & language understanding ✨ Leveraging Azure OpenAI for Generative AI use cases ✨ Managing the full ML lifecycle with Azure Machine Learning ✨ Hands-on experience in Azure AI Foundry ✨ Real-world examples of AI in action By the end, you’ll not only discover the ocean of services available but also gain the confidence to begin testing and implementing Azure AI in your own projects. 🌐💡 Don’t miss out – this is your chance to unlock the potential of Azure AI! 🗓️ Date: 13 September 2025 ⏰ Time: 18:00 (CEST) 🎙️ Speaker: Kim Berg 📌 Topic: Navigating the Azure AI seas
