Biz Apps Classroom, Episode 4: Event strategies to boost learning

Conferences play a key role in many Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform professionals' training plans. On this episode, Julie and Jason talk about the types of educational content that are gaining popularity at Microsoft-focused in-person and virtual conferences, how sessions are selected, and how you can get the most educational value out of the next event at which you choose to spend your time.

Julie gives an update on planning for the next Power Platform 24 virtual event on March 20 and 21 and their call for speakers. We also talk about Jason's recent attendance of the NRF Big Show 2024 event, why AI could become a bigger part of event attendees' event experiences soon, balancing structure and spontaneity in an event schedule, and whether session selection teams are doing a better job encouraging participation from a diverse range of presenters.

Show Notes:

• 6:30 - Push toward beginner content at events
• 14:15 - Julie's experience with conference session selection processes
• 18:45 - Planning your next conference experience and setting fair expectations with session presenters
• 23:30 - Why Julie believes AI has a role to play in all future conferences for session planning
• 26:30 - Jason and Julie's event plans for 2024 so far