We are excited to announce Community Days Los Angeles 2024, a premier community-driven conference dedicated to Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. This event will take place at the state-of-the-art Microsoft Office in Playa Vista, providing a vibrant and dynamic setting for learning, networking, and sharing expertise. We are bringing together a diverse group of speakers, including industry experts, Microsoft MVPs, and seasoned professionals, each with unique insights and experiences. 
When will keynotes, registration, and session occur on the day of the event?
<ul><li>Registration opens with breakfast and coffee available at 7:30am.</li><li>The conference keynote begins promptly at 8:10am.&nbsp;</li><li>Lunch is provided from Noon-1pm.</li><li>Sessions are throughout the day concluding at 5pm.</li></ul>
This event is part of the Microsoft Global Community Initiative, where we're all about empowering individuals and organizations to unleash their potential with technology. Join our vibrant community of learners and innovators for an unforgettable experience!
See you in Los Angeles!

<ul><li>Registration opens with breakfast and coffee available at 7:30am.</li><li>The conference keynote begins promptly at 8:10am.&nbsp;</li><li>Lunch is provided from Noon-1pm.</li><li>Sessions are throughout the day concluding at 5pm.</li></ul>

Get ready, Los Angeles! This free tech extravaganza will feature over 35 dynamic sessions focused on Microsoft 365 technology, tailored specifically for our vibrant community. We're bringing together tech experts, enthusiasts, industry pros, and die-hard Microsoft fans for a day packed with immersive learning, networking galore, and plenty of inspiration. We know the importance of building strong connections in the tech world, which is why sponsoring #CommunityDaysLA offers a unique chance to engage directly with attendees. We've crafted <a href="https://communitydaysstorage.blob.core.windows.net/events/2024/9c35ad24-9a7b-443a-aa13-3fa808ae384c/33cec63eCDLA_2024_Sponsorship_Packages.pdf" target="_blank">exciting sponsorship packages</a> designed to match your marketing goals perfectly. Each package includes perks like prime exhibition space, speaking slots, full attendee lists, prominent logo placement, social media buzz, and much more. Join us in making the inaugural Microsoft 365 Community Day in Los Angeles an extraordinary event that sparks creativity, learning, and community spirit. Let's innovate, educate, and connect together!
<a href="https://communitydaysstorage.blob.core.windows.net/events/2024/9c35ad24-9a7b-443a-aa13-3fa808ae384c/33cec63eCDLA_2024_Sponsorship_Packages.pdf" target="_blank">Click here to view Sponsorship opportunities</a>. Please contact CDLA@CrushNetworks.com with any questions.&nbsp;

Microsoft Community Days Los Angeles 2024

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Do you ever wonder what your Microsoft Team members are thinking or what their thoughts are on a specific topic or initiative? Microsoft Forms is a powerful and versatile tool that allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and polls that can be responded to by your Team members which allows you to view real-time responses from your participants. These results can then be exported to an Excel spreadsheet for additional analysis, and to generate some neat visual charts or graphs using Power BI.

In this session we are going to introduce and discuss the different types of uses for Forms, how to create a form on a Microsoft Teams channel, explore the configuration options for these forms, as well as how to export the results for use in other Microsoft products, like Power BI. 


Integrating Forms with Teams for Real-Time Responses

Are you looking to see how Generative AI can help your company? This session will provide an in-depth look into key learnings from a real-life pioneering journey of developing a generative AI chatbot for employees, powered by Microsoft's cutting-edge technologies. We will explore the challenges encountered, the strategic decisions made, and the creative solutions devised during this transformative 3 step process.

The discussion will underscore how to harness the power of Microsoft's AI and cloud technologies to create a chatbot that improved communication, streamlined workflows, and enhanced employee productivity. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of a journey, from the initial conceptualization to the final deployment and ongoing improvements. This session will serve as a resource for organizations planning to leverage AI chatbots, offering insights, best practices, and lessons learned.

How to Build a Gen AI Chatbot in 3 Steps

Do you struggle with managing and tracking employee performance goals and objectives? Most humans are goal-driven and become unmotivated when they don't have clear objectives to be working toward. Let's fix that with Viva Goals! 

As a (recovering) HR professional my passion quickly grew in the Learning and Development space because I always put the humans first. Performance management through goals and objectives is the key to keeping your organization focused, motivated and always growing in their role.  In this session we will explore Viva Goals including:

 - The importance of goal setting
 - OKR's vs Smart Goals
 - Creating and Tracking Goals
 - Communicating and collaborating using Teams and SharePoint

Bring a pen and paper (or your OneNote!) because you are going to walk away inspired to bring your team to the next level with Viva Goals!


Elevate Your Team Performance: Unlock Potential with Viva Goals

Many organizations are excited to start using Microsoft Copilot for M365. However, they may soon realize the data that Copilot uses has not been properly managed, secured, or removed. Additionally, there may be requirements to track users activity and word choices with Copilot to comply with security standards or regulations. In this session we will show how you can audit and track user behavior as well as control which content appears in the Copilot Semantic index.

Governing, Securing, and Auditing Users and Data in Microsoft Copilot

At the heart of the session is a specially designed board game that adds an exciting element of interactivity. This game puts participants in the driver’s seat of a change initiative, allowing them to experience the impact of their decisions on the project timeline, organizational trust, and long-term change adoption.
To facilitate meaningful connections, participants will be divided into small groups. These groups will provide a collaborative environment where attendees can engage in discussions, share insights, and learn from one another’s experiences. By encouraging networking and relationship building, we aim to create a supportive community of professionals who can learn and grow together.
Participants will navigate various scenarios and challenges, making critical decisions that mirror real-life change management situations. By experiencing the consequences of their choices within the safe confines of the game, attendees will gain valuable insights into the complexities of change initiatives and the importance of effective Change Leadership.


Change Leadership: Navigating Trust and Adoption for Project Success

Learn how the team behind the Microsoft MVP Summit and Microsoft Airlift created tools and processed to automate event management, Microsoft Teams meeting creation and updates, and user authorization to run events for thousands of virtual and in person attendees.

How We Do It: Identity, Authentication, and Automation of Virtual & Hybrid events in Microsoft Teams

Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, integrates digital technologies like AI, IoT, big data, and robotics into manufacturing. This creates smart factories that are more efficient and responsive to market demands. Organizations must focus on change management and employee engagement to navigate these changes. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and supporting workforce development, companies can maximize the benefits of Industry 4.0 while ensuring a positive impact on their people. This session will guide your customers on the people impact on the industry.