Welcome to our January Newsletter, where we highlight the latest news, product releases, upcoming events, and the amazing work of our outstanding Community members. If you’re new to the Community, please make sure to follow the latest News & Announcements in each Community and check out the Community on LinkedIn as well! It’s the best way to stay up-to-date in 2024 with all the news from across Microsoft Power Platform and beyond.
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Check out the most active community members of the last month! These hardworking members are posting regularly, answering questions, giving (and receiving!) kudos, and consistently providing top solutions in their communities. We are so thankful for each of you–keep up the great work! If you hope to see your name here next month, make it your New Year’s Resolution to be more active in the community in 2024.
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LATEST NEWS
Power Platform 2024 Release Wave Highlights
This month saw the 2024 Release Wave 1 plans for Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365- a compilation of new capabilities planned for release between April and September 2024. Click here to read Corporate Vice President Maureen (Mo) Osborne’s detailed breakdown of the upcoming capabilities, and click the image below to check out some of the Power Platform 2024 Release Wave 1 highlights.
“What’s New” Power Platform Shorts Series
This month we also launched our brand-new ‘Power Shorts’ series on YouTube – a selection of super sweet snapshots to keep you in the loop with all the latest trends from across the Power Platform and beyond. Click the image below to check out the entire playlist so far, and don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for all the latest updates.
Super User In Training (S.U.I.T)
It was great to see the Power Platform Community officially kick off Season One of their Super User in Training (SUIT) program this month! Their first meeting saw an amazing turnout of over 300 enthusiastic participants who started their dynamic journey toward becoming Super Users. Huge thanks to Manas Maheshwari, Eric Archer, Heather Hernandez, and Duane Montague for a fantastic kick-off.
The first meeting also saw seasoned Super User, Drew Poggemann, share invaluable insights on navigating the #MicrosoftCommunity with finesse. Many thanks to Drew for setting the stage and emphasizing the importance of active engagement and the art of providing thoughtful community solutions. If you want to learn more about the features and benefits of gaining Super User status, click the image below to find out more, and watch this space for more info about Season Two and how you can SUIT UP in the community!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Microsoft 365 Community Day – Miami – February 1-2, 2024
It’s not long now until the Microsoft 365 Community Day Miami, which will be taking place at the Wolfson Campus at Miami Dade College on 1-2 Feb. 2024. This free event is all about unlocking the full potential of Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and AI, so whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a business owner, or just curious about the latest Microsoft advancements, #M365Miami is for you.
The event is completely free and there will sessions in both English and Spanish to celebrate the vibrant and diverse make-up of our amazing community. Click the image below to join this amazing Community Day in Miami and become a part of our incredible network of learners and innovators!
Microsoft Fabric – Las Vegas – March 26-28, 2024
Exciting times ahead for the inaugural #MicrosoftFabric Community Conference on March 26-28 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. And if you book now, you can save $100 off registration! The Microsoft Fabric Conference will cover all the latest in analytics, AI, databases, and governance across 150+ sessions.
There will be a special Community Lounge onsite, interactive learning labs, plus you’ll be able to ‘Ask the Experts’ all your questions to get help from data, analytics, and AI specialists, including community members and the Fabric Customer Advisory Team. Just add the code MSCUST when registering for a $100 discount today. Click the image below to find out more about the ultimate learning event for Microsoft Fabric!
Microsoft 365 Conference – Orlando – April 30 – May 2, 2024
Have you added The Microsoft 365 Conference to your community calendar yet? It happens this April 30th – May 2nd in Orlando, Florida. The 2024 Microsoft 365 Conference is one of the world’s largest gatherings of Microsoft engineers and community, with a strong focus on Power Platform, SharePoint, Azure, and the transition to an AI-powered modern workplace.
Click the image link below to find out more and be prepared to be enlightened, educated, and inspired at #M365Conf24!
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