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Hope everyone is having a great year so far!
Apologies for the delay—it's been a busy period, but I’m excited to share another round of updates from across the community. A huge congratulations to all the new Microsoft MVPs recognised this month!
News and Recommendations
Github Agentic Workflow
GitHub agentic workflows that let you write automation in natural language using Markdown, powered by GitHub Actions.
Learn more: github.github.com/gh-aw
Github CLI
GitHub has released a brand‑new beginner‑friendly curriculum for the GitHub Copilot CLI, designed to help developers become productive quickly. The curriculum includes:
8 structured lessons that take you from beginner to confident user
Guidance on reviewing code, generating tests, debugging issues, and automating workflows
Hands‑on exercises you can run directly from your terminal
Explore the curriculum:
https://github.com/github/copilot-cli-for-beginners
Azure Landing Zone Weekly Question
A weekly series where the ALZ team tackles real questions from the community about Azure Landing Zones. Watch the latest episode online.
Agent League
A fast-paced, esports-inspired developer challenge spotlighting agentic AI through live AI battles and async community builds. https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/series/S-1638/
Upcoming Events
MVP Summit 2026
I will be travelling to Redmond in two weeks for MVP Summit and the MCT Summit—looking forward to meeting many of you there.
Microsoft AI Tour (Global)
Take the inside track to the AI frontier. Learn from experts, explore real‑world strategies, and gain insights to lead with AI. Find an AI Tour near you. aitour.microsoft.com/flow/microsoft/aitour/landing/page/home
AgentCamp
Join us for a free community event focused on AI agents, where you can learn from experts. Last year, it was known as the Global AI Bootcamp. https://globalai.community/agentcamp/
Global Azure 2026
The ultimate Azure community event with expert sessions, workshops, and networking. https://globalazure.net
Call for Speakers
Global Azure London
Global Azure London is part of the worldwide Global Azure community event series and will take place on 17 April 2026 at the Microsoft London Office, Paddington. Submit session here https://sessionize.com/global-azure-london/
Experts Live Switzerland
This year, Experts Live Switzerland is taking place on November 4th, 2026, in Bern, Switzerland. For more information, visit: https://www.expertslive.ch
The call for speakers is now open.
Check it out here: my.runevents.net/auth/login?returnUrl=https:%2F%2Fe.runevents.net%2Fexperts-live-switzerland%2Fspeakers
AgentCon
AgentCon speaker calls are happening worldwide—I highly recommend getting involved! https://globalai.community/events/agentcon-2025/
Experts Live Sweden 2026
Experts Live Sweden is one of the largest community-driven IT conferences in the Nordics, bringing together experts in Azure, Microsoft 365, AI, DevOps, and Security. sessionize.com/experts-live-sweden-2026
Scottish Summit 2026
Scottish Summit is returning in October 2026 in Edinburgh with another multi‑track, multi‑cloud community conference covering Azure, Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Microsoft 365, AI, and more.
Community Highlights
An inspiring story of long-term community leadership and the impact one MVP can have on an entire country’s AI ecosystem.
The Practical Path to Tech Leadership: How Women Can Turn Expertise Into Influence
A powerful piece highlighting how women in tech can transform their expertise into meaningful leadership and influence.
Microsoft Azure Community User Group - Last Monday, we hosted another episode on AI and Copilot Studio. Check it out: www.meetup.com/microsoft-azure-community/events/312642548
Watch previous episodes remotely. Click to watch it remotely.
Microsoft Community Insights Podcasts
Episode 50 featuring Kate Catlin discussing Adopting AI Product Development
If you would like to come on my podcast, please remember to subscribe to my channel so you can get a reminder.
Courses and Resources
MCP Demos
Lee Stott has created a fantastic collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) demos to help developers understand and experiment with MCP capabilities. Explore the demos: https://github.com/leestott/mcpdemos
n8n and Foundry IQ for smarter agents and RAG workflows
A summary explaining how n8n and Foundry IQ can build smarter agents and RAG workflows.
IQ Series
The IQ Series is a hands‑on learning experience for Microsoft IQ, covering Foundry IQ, Work IQ, and Fabric IQ.
Explore the series:
https://github.com/microsoft/iq-series
Career Tips and Advice
Stay curious, share what you learn, and keep building in public — the people who grow fastest are the ones who lift others as they grow.
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