Session Abstract

Level 100. The M365 and Power Platform Community is where the real innovation happens. As the largest open community in the Microsoft ecosystem, it's your direct connection to MVPs, Microsoft engineers, and developers who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible with SPFx, Power Platform, and AI integration. You'll discover the keys of community in this session: - Consume: Tap into battle-tested samples, toolkits, and production-ready solutions from the best developers in the world - Learn: Find the exact guidance you need for your current projects—from SPFx migrations to Power Platform automation - Contribute: Transform from consumer to creator by shaping documentation, building sample apps, or contributing to game-changing tools like PnP PowerShell, Microsoft 365 CLI, and the SPFx Toolkit I'll show you how to immediately leverage community resources to solve today's challenges, and why your first contribution might be easier (and more rewarding) than you think. With hands-on support from the PnP Team and a thriving contributor network, you'll see how community involvement doesn't just help others—it accelerates your own expertise faster than any training course could. Ready to level up? The community is waiting.

Note to event organizers

This covers the various areas of the Community program and will include demos on how to become a contributor.

Don Kirkham

As a Microsoft MVP in M365 Development and Microsoft Graph, Don has spent the last 20 years working with companies of all sizes, helping them maximize their productivity in SharePoint, Office 365 and Azure. With over 30 years of programming experience, Don's passion for coding is centered around the complete Microsoft ecosystem of cloud technologies. He loves working the entire development stack, from database design to the user interface, including no code/low code solutions in the Power Platform. Prior to working full-time as a software developer, Don spent 20 years as a pilot in the Air Force, accumulating over 4500 hours in various aircraft, including the T-1A, E-3B/C, and T-38.