This yr was my first in-person MVP Summit on the Microsoft Campus in Redmond. On this weblog put up, I’ll spotlight just a few issues in regards to the week, however… I gained’t share any particulars in regards to the periods due to the non-disclosure settlement (NDA). 🙂
What’s MVP Summit?
“The MVP Summit is an unique multi-day occasion for all energetic MVPs (Most Beneficial Professionals) and RDs (Regional Administrators). MVPs and RDs will need to have a signed Non-Disclosure Settlement on file with the intention to take part within the occasion. The MVP Summit options a big catalog of in-depth technical discussions that emphasizes two-way engagement, together with different group targeted alternatives.”
Supply: https://summit.microsoft.com/en-us/
Flight from Amsterdam
With many different Dutch MVPs, I took a flight from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam to Seattle Tacoma Airport on Saturday, March twenty second. After an extended, nonstop flight of about 10 hours, we arrived on the airport, and I headed to my resort in Bellevue, Seattle.
First meetups
That Saturday night, we had a small meetup at a restaurant/arcade in Bellevue (Dave and Busters) and did a bar/arcade once more in Renton (8-Bit Arcade) on Sunday. Nice enjoyable with fellow MVPs!
Pre-Day
Monday was the Pre-Day occasion, with periods in constructing 92. That day, I met many individuals whom I had solely recognized from on-line encounters. The MVP group rocks! I had dinner at a Thai restaurant in Redmond and went to mattress early. I used to be beginning to really feel the time distinction a bit extra.
Tuesday – Thursday
Then, three days of periods began, and there was quite a lot of info and interplay with this system groups. For this reason I needed to be right here 😊
Microsoft Cloud IT Professional podcast
And.. I met Scott Hoag, one of many podcast creators and he requested if I needed to be on it. The following day Ben Stegink and I had a pleasant speak which was recorded and revealed on Thursday ❤️ Test it out!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qq1xE0AzOmWFzmWHrNGQK?si=9vFdNDmBQZSqnw00sjgjyg
Publish-Day
Friday was the final day, simply Azure product group periods on the different aspect of the Microsoft Campus for me. Wet day sadly, needed to stroll round a bit extra after the periods.
Flight from Seattle
After which it was time for the flight again to Amsterdam, about ten hours once more earlier than I used to be again within the Netherlands.
Price it?
Sure, very a lot price it! Assembly all of the individuals, first time outdoors of Europe and being on the mothership in Redmond was nice! Can’t wait to subsequent yr!
