Scottish Summit

Workshop Speakers Alert! 📢 Delighted to welcome Rex de Koning, Sara Fennah and Kevin McDonnell to #ScottishSummit2026 on Friday, 2nd October! They will be leading a pre-event workshop: "Microsoft Community New Speaker Workshop" This workshop is for you if you are just getting started on your speaker journey and looking to polish your skills, or not yet a speaker and looking to get into speaking at events, but don’t know how to get started. 💫 Find out more and click on the link to purchase your ticket bit.ly/4vsXzcd Let’s hear from Rex, Sara and Kevin: Rex de Koning: I'm Rex de Koning, Senior Cloud Engineer at a Dutch MSP called InSpark. During the daytime I help our clients with everything Azure Infrastructure related, besides that I'm also active in the Microsoft Community. Organizing different community events, helping out at event and being volunteer and speaker at events. So, you can say Microsoft is a big part of my private and business life. That is why I became an MVP in Azure Networking. In the rare moments I’m not behind a computer, I’m probably watching some tv series, reading a book or walking the dogs :-) ...................................................... Sara Fennah: Hi, I’m Sara Fennah. I’m a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft MVP specialising in Microsoft 365, Copilot, governance, and adoption. By day I help people and organisations build skills and confidence with the Microsoft 365 toolkit, turning complex technology into practical, repeatable ways of working. Outside work you’ll usually find me travelling, reading in the garden, exploring nature, or enjoying a glass of white wine. I also love a good self‑build project and have somehow ended up being in the middle of building a home for the 3rd time. Join our New Speaker Workshop to get clear, practical steps that make speaking at tech events truly achievable. ...................................................... Kevin McDonnell: I’m Kevin McDonnell, UK Copilot and Agent Lead for Avanade, M365 Copilot and Copilot Extensibility MVP and co-host of the Copilot Connection podcast. Yes, that’s helpful means that I spend all day speaking to people about Copilot and Agents for my job and then spend evenings and weekends speaking to people about Copilot and Agents for fun! I speak at conferences across the UK and Europe as much as my wife, three boys and two cats let me as I love sharing knowledge, hearing what is blocking people and getting the chance to see new places. In between that, I also run a Cub Scout pack where I have been known to force Power Point and Copilot on the more unsuspecting kids. I also feel like I have a full-time role correcting all those CoPilot, Co-pilot and even Copillot spellings out there. #ScottishSummit #Azure #RexDeKoning #SaraFennah #KevinMcDonnell #TechCommunity #M365 #SS2026 #WorkshopSpeakers #MicrosoftTech #PowerPlatform #Copilot #SpeakerWorkshop #AI

Workshop Speakers Alert! 📢 Delighted to welcome Daniel Laskewitz, April Dunnam and Mats Necker to #ScottishSummit2026 on Friday, 2nd October! They will be leading a pre-event workshop: "Agent Academy Live" In this workshop, you will learn how to build successful agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Hear from our speakers below to learn more about their sessions.. 💫Click on the link to purchase your ticket bit.ly/4vsXzcd Let’s hear from Daniel, April and Mats: Daniel Laskewitz: Hi, I’m Daniel Laskewitz! By day, I’m a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, focused on the Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and the world of AI. I spend most of my time helping makers and developers turn ideas into working solutions, from low-code apps to advanced agents, while making complex topics practical and accessible. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me at a live concert somewhere in Europe or in the stands cheering on my favorite football club (GO AJAX!). I love the atmosphere, the community, and the shared experience - whether it’s music or football. Together with April Dunnam and Mats Necker, I will be bringing Agent Academy to Scottish Summit. In this hands-on workshop, we will guide you through building real AI agents step by step and equip you with the skills to launch your own agent missions with confidence. ...................................................... April Dunnam: Hi, my name is April Dunnam, and I’m a Principal Cloud Advocate at Microsoft, and co-founder of Agent Academy. I spend my days building curriculum, making YouTube videos, speaking at conferences, and generally trying to make AI and agents less intimidating and more useful. Off the clock, I'm probably playing a show with my band, chasing down a Funko Pop, or being bossed around by Jingles, my very opinionated Maine Coon. In this workshop, Daniel Laskewitz, Mats Necker, and I will take you from your first agent all the way to multi-agent orchestration and enterprise integrations in a hands-on, no fluff approach. ...................................................... Mats Necker: Hey, my name is Mats Necker and I'm the founder of ColorCloud and dhino. I worked for over 15 years in the Microsoft business applications ecosystem and have done almost all the roles and technologies there are, in the end I'm fascinated by combining different things to create great products and solutions. Personally I'm excited of exploring who AI can help with that, making it easier to get comfortable in new tech areas and changing a lot of my traditional use cases. So, I'm looking forward to continuing this with you all in this workshop together with the amazing April and Daniel where we talk about our experiences with agents and how you can actually use them in real life. #ScottishSummit #Azure #DanielLaskewitz #AprilDunnam #MatsNecker #CopilotStudio #Copilot #AI #WorkshopSpeakers #SS26 #AgenticAI

Workshop Speakers Alert! 📢 Delighted to welcome Sandra Kiel, Anouck Fierens and Markus Franz to #ScottishSummit2026 on Friday, 2nd October! They will be leading a pre-event workshop: "Design and Build a Gamified Onboarding Agent with M365, Copilot and Power Platform." In this full-day workshop, a game designer, a Power Platform / CodeApps expert and a Microsoft 365 & Copilot expert will guide you through the complete process of designing and prototyping a Gamified Onboarding Agent that could actually live in each company. By the end of the day, you’ll have a tangible prototype (or high-fidelity concept, depending on your starting point) of a gamified onboarding agent, a repeatable framework for building gamified agents, and a shared language for collaboration between business, IT and experience design. 🚀 Ready to get hands-on? Click the link to purchase your ticket bit.ly/4mw5r8W Let’s hear from Sandra, Anouck and Markus: Sandra Kiel: Hi, my name is Sandra Kiel, and I’m a Workplace Experience Architect and Founder of Event Punks. I design playful learning and adoption experiences using Microsoft 365, Power Apps, Power Automate, Teams and yes, even Minecraft - all with one goal in mind: turning “we have to learn this” into “wait… this is actually fun.” When the laptop closes, you’ll usually find me in or near the water, out walking with my dog, or playing competitive Minecraft with my son. In our workshop, we’ll build a gamified onboarding agent that lives in Teams, transforming day‑one paperwork into a quest people actually want to complete and come back to. ...................................................... Anouck Fierens: Hi, my name is Anouck Fierens, and I’m a Digital Workplace Consultant and the founder of ANFI Solutions. I specialise in SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and the Power Platform, helping organisations build intuitive digital workplaces where information is easy to find and collaboration feels natural rather than forced. My journey into IT wasn’t a straight path, but that curiosity‑led background shapes how I work today: practical, user‑focused, and always open to rethinking the obvious. Outside of work, I enjoy travelling and discovering places with a strong sense of history and character. ...................................................... Markus Franz: Hi, my name is Markus Franz, and I work as a Digital Workplace Solution Architect at a global manufacturing company. In my role, I design and deliver smart, scalable solutions across Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform, helping make every day work simpler and more efficient for colleagues across the organisation. Outside of work, I’m a proud father of two amazing girls, and as a family we love to travel - having been fortunate enough to explore every continent together. #ScottishSummit #Azure #SandraKiel #AnouckFierens #MarkusFranz #TechCommunity #M365 #SS2026 #WorkshopSpeakers #MicrosoftTech #PowerPlatform #Copilot #CodeApps

🎉Big News: mscrm-addons.com joins Scottish Summit 2026 as a Gold Sponsor!🎉 We are delighted to announce @mscrmaddons as our Gold sponsor for Scottish Summit! As we look toward the future of technology at @MurrayfieldStad, we are thrilled to have a trusted Microsoft Partner with a long history of innovation joining us. Optimise Your Dynamics 365 Experience mscrm-addons.com is a trusted Microsoft Partner with a long history of delivering solutions for Dynamics 365 CE, Business Central and the Power Platform. Our certified, customizable add-ons streamline workflows and boost productivity, helping organizations get the most from their Dynamics 365 investment. From simplifying document creation to managing data capacity and beyond, our solutions address common challenges and support businesses in reaching their goals. With more than 5,000 satisfied customers worldwide, mscrm-addons.com is the partner of choice for organizations looking to optimize their Dynamics 365 experience. Ready to streamline your workflows? Learn more about their solutions here: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/mscrm-… YouTube: youtube.com/user/mscrmaddo… Website: mscrm-addons.com #ScottishSummit2026 #mscrmaddons #ScottishSummit #GoldSponsor #BusinessCentral #PowerPlatform #MicrosoftAdvocate #SS26 #DataCapacityManagement #Data #Workflows #ScottishSummit

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Will you make a splash in Edinburgh? 🐉 Ever stood on the shores of Loch Ness and felt that sense of wonder, never knowing what amazing thing might surface? That is the exact energy @MarcoDalPino finds every time he steps into Scottish Summit. For Marco, this event is unique because of the magic that happens when a world-class community connects. It isn't just about the sessions, it’s about the unexpected conversations and the welcoming atmosphere that leaves every attendee and speaker feeling inspired. From the deep waters of the Azure cloud to the heights of the Microsoft ecosystem, we want to see what you’ve been building. 📅 Deadline: 30 April 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/4cW8GUb 🎤 Check our guide: bit.ly/4b5aOGx #ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #MarcoDalPino #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Azure #SS26 #EventSpeaker #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot #CloudTechnology

Thinking about submitting a session for Scottish Summit 2026, but feeling a bit of stage fright? You aren't alone, and you certainly won't be flying solo. Take it from speaker alumnus Dan Barber 🇺🇦. For Dan, Scottish Summit is an "unbeatable environment" where knowledge is crammed into every space. But what really stands out isn't just the tech - it's the atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to dive into the social circuit or you're like Dan and need those quiet "recharge" spaces to plug in and find your focus, this event is designed to support every type of speaker. From human-centric stories to deep-dive technical sessions, there is a place for your voice. 📅 Deadline: 30 April 🔗 Apply here: t.co/CcWXFHSIiN 🎤 Check our guide: bit.ly/4b5aOGx #ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #DanBarber #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Azure #SS26 #EventSpeaker #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot #CloudTechnology

Workshop Speakers Alert! 📢 Delighted to welcome Chris Lloyd-Jones and Josh McDonald to #ScottishSummit2026 on Friday, 2nd October! They will be leading a deep-dive, pre-event workshop: "Building an AI Superhighway: Hands-On Enterprise AI Gateway with Azure API Management." In this session, you'll build a working AI gateway that routes every AI call—models, MCP tools, and A2A agents - through a single control plane. You’ll deploy infrastructure, write policies, break things, and fix them. We use APIM not because it's new, but because applying its battle-tested governance to AI workloads is transformative. 🚀 Ready to get hands-on? Click the link to purchase your ticket bit.ly/4vsXzcd Let’s hear from Chris and Josh! Chris Lloyd-Jones: Hi, I'm Chris! By day, I'm VP of AI Consulting Transformation at Kyndryl, where I lead our Forward Deployed Engineering capability - engineers embedded with clients to build, ship, and own outcomes, not just advise. I'm a six-time Microsoft MVP in AI and spend most of my time helping enterprises make agentic AI actually work in production, with governance that ships rather than stalls. When the laptop closes, you'll find me lifting weights, chasing drum and bass, or working on my doctorate in Green Software Engineering. Getting outside - whether that's sedately walking my dog or hiking - is how I reset. I'm also a tabletop RPG enthusiast, which probably explains why our podcast on AI governance and security, Securing the Realm, is D&D-themed. Come to our workshop to get hands-on with Azure API Management as an AI Gateway - the missing governance layer that lets you ship agents at speed without losing control. ...................................................... Josh McDonald: Hello, I’m Josh! At work I lead Platform Security for Avanade’s Agentic Platform, as well helping clients secure their data and AI agents, products and platforms. I became a Microsoft MVP in the Trustworthy AI category and now Microsoft Foundry, so it’s always fun to help organisations realise their ambitions with scalable custom agents on the platform. As part of this, I’m one part of Securing the Realm, a podcast/collaboration focused on the three S’s of good AI - secure, scalable, and slop-free! When I’m not doing this, I’m probably trying to learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, working out, vibe coding my roleplaying game or cooking in the kitchen - my form of meditation. Since they came out last November, I’ve refused to be quiet about AI Gateways powered by Azure APIM - and at Scottish Summit 2026, our workshop is on exactly that! Come and find out how to build an AI superhighway for your organisation, wherever you build. #ScottishSummit #Azure #ChrisLloydJones #JoshMcDonald #TechCommunity #MicrosoftMVP #SS2026 #WorkshopSpeakers #MicrosoftTech #AzureExperts

🎙️ The Scottish Summit Call for Speakers Countdown is ON!🎙️ Tick-tock! We are officially in the home stretch for Scottish Summit 2026 speaker submissions. Since the call for speakers opened in March, we’ve been blown away by the expertise landing in our inbox, but we know there are still some brilliant sessions sitting in your "drafts" folder. Whether you're a seasoned MVP or a first-time speaker with a passion for problem-solving, we want to see what you've got. The clock is ticking towards the 30th April deadline (next Thursday). Please submit here bit.ly/4cW8GUb. #ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Azure #SS26 #EventSpeaker #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot

🎉Big News: @NetApp joins Scottish Summit 2026 as a Platinum Sponsor!🎉 We are delighted to announce NetApp as our Platinum sponsor for Scottish Summit! As we look toward the future of technology at @MurrayfieldStad, we are thrilled to have a global leader in AI joining us. Unlock Business Value with AI Capabilities To build truly impactful AI models, you need to bring your AI to your data - not the other way around. With Azure NetApp Files, you can securely use private data stored on Azure to build and train AI models without the complexity or risk of moving your data. By leveraging Azure AI and data services right where your information lives, you can accelerate your innovation while maintaining enterprise-grade security. Ready to transform your data strategy? Learn more here about their first party Microsoft product here netapp.com/azure/azure-ne… #ScottishSummit2026 #Azure #NetApp #ArtificialIntelligence #IntelligentData #ScottishSummit #CloudComputing #EnterpriseAI #PlatinumSponsor #DataManagement #MicrosoftAdvocate #NetApp #SS26 #AI

Thinking about stepping onto the stage for the first time? Well you have until the end of April to get your submission in for Scottish Summit 2026😉 We know that first public speaking engagement can feel daunting, but at Scottish Summit, you're never flying solo. Just listen to Gbenga Ayelabola, who chose Scottish Summit for his speaking debut and found a community of "seasoned speakers" ready to motivate and encourage him every step of the way. From the Microsoft platform ecosystem to the heights of the Azure cloud this is where experts and newcomers connect to share what they love. Edinburgh is waiting to hear your story. Will you take the stage? 📅 Deadline: 30 April 🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/4cW8GUb 🎤 Check our guide: bit.ly/4b5aOGx #ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #GbengaAyelabola #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Azure #SS26 #EventSpeaker #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot #CloudTechnology

The Martin Woodward Interview: Live from Redmond! 🎤 What happens when the Scottish Summit team invades #Microsoft HQ? You get an exclusive look into the mind of Martin Woodward, VP of Developer Relations at GitHub. Our very own Matt Beard sat down with Martin to talk shop, community and what’s coming next for developers worldwide. ✅ The footage is in. ✅ The insights are legendary. Martin is bringing something truly special to the #SS2026 stage in Edinburgh, and we’re giving you the front-row seat before anyone else. Get the full story here - bit.ly/422jUjk and grab your ticket to join us bit.ly/4vsXzcd #ScottishSummit #Azure #PowerPlatform #Dynamics365 #Copilot #Microsoft365 #Keynote #TechCommunity #MicrosoftMVP #SS2026 #Azure #MartinWoodward #MattBeard #KeynoteSpeaker #Microsoft

The wait is officially over - tickets for Scottish Summit 2026 are now LIVE on Fienta! We’re making history this year by taking over the iconic @MurrayfieldStad in Edinburgh for the first time ever. Whether you’re a developer, a business leader, or a tech enthusiast, this is the place to be on Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd October 2026. What to expect: 💥 Day 1 (2nd Oct): Intensive, deep-dive workshops to level up your skills. 💥 Day 2 (3rd Oct): The main conference - 100+ speakers covering AI, Copilot, Azure, Dynamics 365, and more! Don’t wait - these tickets move fast and you don't want to miss the biggest community-led Microsoft cloud event in the UK. Grab your tickets here bit.ly/4vsXzcd and see you at the home of Scottish Rugby! 🏉 #ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #EventTickets #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Azure #SS26 #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot #CloudTech

Where do the best tech collaborations begin? 🤝 Speaker alumni @FerdiLethen knows that Scottish Summit is more than just a place to give a presentation - it’s a place where meaningful connections are made. For Ferdi, the Summit is the ultimate hub for meeting like-minded professionals and sparking projects that extend far beyond the stage. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 If you’re looking to grow your network and share your passion with a community that truly engages, we want you in Edinburgh for 2026! 📅 Deadline: 30 April 🔗 Submission link: bit.ly/4cW8GUb 🎤 Speaker guidance: bit.ly/4b5aOGx #ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #FerdiLethenOellers #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Azure #SS26 #EventSpeaker #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot

🎯 Find Your Next Star Hires at Scottish Summit 2026! 🎯 Are you a recruitment agency looking to connect with the absolute best in the tech industry? Our Recruitment Sponsorship Package is specifically designed to put your agency front and centre with the top-tier talent of the Microsoft community. It’s time to get your brand in front of the right people with perks like: 💫 Expo Presence: Grab your own exhibition space in our event expo to speak to potential candidates and clients. 💫 Direct Talent Access: Get the inside track with full access to the event registration list to build those vital connections. Check out the carousel below for a sneak peek at what’s included! Please email us at contact@scottishsummit.com to discuss more with the team. #ScottishSummit #SS2026 #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft365 #Azure #AI #MicrosoftCommunity #CommunityRocks #Copilot #MicrosoftMVP #EventSponsorship #RecruitmentPackage

🤝 Join the Scottish Summit 2026 Speaker Lineup! Scottish Summit is built by the community, for the community. Whether you are a veteran speaker or looking to take the stage for the very first time, we want to provide the platform for your story. We are looking for sessions across all tracks, from technical deep-dives to personal development and soft skills. If you’re passionate about what you do, we want to help you share that passion in Edinburgh. 📅 Deadline: 30 April 🔗 Submission link: bit.ly/4cW8GUb 🎤 Speaker guidance: bit.ly/4b5aOGx #ScottishSummit2026 #MicrosoftDeveloper #MicrosoftAdvocate #CommunityRocks #AI #Dynamics365 #PowerPlatform #Microsoft #Azure #SS26 #EventSpeaker #MVPs #CommunityEvent #Copilot