<h2><strong>💡Discover the Future of Tech: Join the M365 Community Days DC - Microsoft Ignite 2024 Watch Party! 📽️</strong></h2>
<p>📅 <b>November 19, 2024</b><br>📍 <b>Microsoft Innovation Hub, Arlington, VA</b></p>
<p>Dive into the latest in technology and innovation at the <strong>M365 Community Days DC: Microsoft Ignite 2024 Watch Party</strong>! Hosted at the cutting-edge <strong>Microsoft Innovation Hub</strong> in Arlington, this free community event offers a unique opportunity to experience Microsoft Ignite in an immersive, collaborative environment right here in the DC area.</p>
<h3>🚀 <strong>Event Highlights</strong></h3>
<ol><li><strong>Live Keynote Stream:</strong> Day 1 features a live stream of Satya Nadella’s keynote in the immersive theater, bringing you the most exciting announcements directly from Ignite.</li><li><strong>Continuous Live Sessions:</strong> Gain insight into Microsoft’s newest innovations, with live-streamed sessions from Ignite running throughout the day, creating a continuous tech experience.</li><li><strong>Networking with the DC Tech Community:</strong> Connect with Microsoft MVPs, developers, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts from the local area. Build your network, share ideas, and learn together.</li><li><strong>Flexible Workspace Options:</strong> The Innovation Hub offers both a main theater for a full viewing experience and auxiliary spaces with desk seating, perfect for those who want to combine live streaming with a working environment.</li><li><strong>Complimentary Refreshments:</strong> Enjoy complimentary coffee to start your morning and a catered lunch to fuel your day of insights and exploration.</li></ol>
<h3>🌐 <strong>Who Should Attend?</strong></h3>
<ul><li>Developers, IT Professionals, and Microsoft MVPs</li><li>Business Analysts, Tech Enthusiasts, and Community Leaders</li><li>Anyone passionate about the latest in Microsoft technology and innovation</li></ul>
<h3>🎟️ <b>Secure Your Spot!</b></h3>
<p><b></b><b>This is a free event</b>, open to all, but <b>spots are limited to 75 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis</b>. Register now to ensure your place in this exclusive community experience.</p>
<p><i>Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to experience the future of tech at the M365 Community Days DC MS Ignite Watch Party! 🚀✨</i></p>
<p>#M365DC&nbsp;#MSIgnite #CommunityLuv #MicrosoftCommunity</p>
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    <i>*All times listed are EST.</i>
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    Tuesday, November 19
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    ☕ 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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     Registration and coffee
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    📽️ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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    <b> Theater:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/KEY01?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Microsoft Ignite Keynote</a> <i>by Satya Nadella</i><br><b>MPR:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/KEY01?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Microsoft Ignite Keynote</a> <i>by Satya Nadella</i><br>
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        🍽️ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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         Catered lunch
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        📽️ 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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        <b>Theater:</b> <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK204?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Microsoft Fabric: what's new and what's next</a><br><b>MPR:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/GS03?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Driving Growth Together</a>
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    <h3>✨ 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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        <b>Theater:</b>&nbsp;An Introduction to the Microsoft Innovation Hub <i>by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/edhild/" target="_blank">Ed Hild, Director Washington DC Microsoft Innovation Hub at Microsoft</a></i><br><b>MPR:</b>&nbsp;Define an AI technology strategy <i>by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mthanakit/" target="_blank">Matthew Thanakit,&nbsp;Principal Cloud Solution Architect - Data &amp; AI at Microsoft</a></i></p>
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        📽️ 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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        <b>Theater:</b> <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK100?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Azure OpenAI: the latest innovation for AI powered business value</a><br><b>MPR:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK188?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Fuel AI innovation with Azure Databases</a>
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        ✨ 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
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        Theater:</b>&nbsp;The Importance of Community in Tech <i>by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiewillisrose/" target="_blank">Jamie Willis-Rose, Technical Specialist at Microsoft</a></i></p>
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        📽️ 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
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        <b>Theater:</b> <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK165?source=/schedule" target="_blank">What's new with Copilot Studio and agents</a><br><b>MPR:</b>&nbsp;<a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/GS04?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Empowering your AI Ambitions with Azure</a>
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    <h3>🙌 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
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        <b>Theater:</b> Closing remarks
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    <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/KEY01?source=sessions" data-telemetry-id="telemetry.session-detail" data-m="{&quot;aN&quot;:&quot;Session Catalog&quot;,&quot;cN&quot;:&quot;KEY01&quot;}" data-cy="session-block-link" target="_blank">Microsoft Ignite Keynote</a>
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    📅&nbsp;Tuesday, November 19<br>🕘 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM EST<br>🎙️Satya Nadella and Microsoft leaders share how Microsoft is creating new opportunity across our platforms in this era of AI.<br>
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    <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK204?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Microsoft Fabric: what's new and what's next</a>
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    📅&nbsp;Tuesday, November 19<br>🕘 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM EST<br>🎙️Microsoft Fabric is the unified, open, governed, and AI-powered analytics platform fueling your next wave of business innovation. We're excited to share a full slate of innovations with customers and partners, including some that will be category disrupting. Hear from the Fabric leadership team on the progress we’ve made, the new ground we’re breaking, and why we believe Fabric can accelerate your organization's transformation in the era of AI.<br>
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    <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/GS03?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Driving Growth Together</a>
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    📅&nbsp;Tuesday, November 19<br>🕘 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EST<br>🎙️Join Judson Althoff, Nick Parker, Nicole Dezen, as they discuss how Microsoft is investing for partner success, new opportunities for partners to accelerate growth and help customers with AI transformation.<br>
</p><hr><h2>
    <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK100?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Azure OpenAI: the latest innovation for AI powered business value</a>
</h2><p>
    📅&nbsp;Tuesday, November 19<br>🕘 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM EST<br>🎙️Begin Ignite 2024 with a deep dive into Azure OpenAI Service’s latest product launches and capabilities. Steve Sweetman and Yina Arenas will lead a live demonstration, showcasing the power of Azure OpenAI Service in real-world applications. This session will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how Azure OpenAI Service is revolutionizing industries and will feature a technical product leader from the NBA to join the speakers on stage, followed by a Q&amp;A.<br>
</p><hr><h2>
    <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK188?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Fuel AI innovation with Azure Databases</a>
</h2><p>
    📅&nbsp;Tuesday, November 19<br>🕘 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM EST<br>🎙️Data is the fuel for innovation, driving the development of transformative applications and artificial intelligence (AI). This session will explore how harnessing the power of data across the Azure databases portfolio can lead to groundbreaking advancements that enhance operational efficiency, deliver personalized user experiences, and revolutionize the way we interact with technology.<br>
</p><hr><h2>
    <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK165?source=/schedule" target="_blank">What's new with Copilot Studio and agents</a>
</h2><p>
    📅&nbsp;Tuesday, November 19<br>🕘 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM EST<br>🎙️Over the past 6 months, Copilot Studio has rapidly grown. Join us to hear the latest about how Copilot Studio is enabling organizations to build Agents and realize value from M365 Copilot. We'll highlight major recent improvements and discuss what comes next.<br>
</p><hr><h2>
    <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/GS04?source=/schedule" target="_blank">Empowering your AI Ambitions with Azure</a>
</h2><p>
    📅&nbsp;Tuesday, November 19<br>🕘 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM EST<br>🎙️Dive into a dynamic technical session with Azure's top leaders at Ignite, designed to fuel your AI transformation journey and cloud innovation strategy. Get a firsthand look at the latest breakthroughs in Azure AI, data, analytics, operations, migration and infrastructure through cutting-edge demos that are relevant to your business. Whether you're a practitioner or decision maker, discover actionable insights and tools that will empower you to drive impactful change within your organization. Don't miss this chance to elevate your expertise and unlock Azure’s full potential for a smarter, faster, and more resilient transformation.<br>
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M365 Community Days DC - Microsoft Ignite 2024 Watch Party

<h1>Join us at the M365 Community Days DC: Microsoft Build 2025 Watch Party + Era of AI Day. Connect, code, and grow—in the Era of AI!</h1><p data-end="351" data-start="139"><b>📅 Monday, May 19, 2025<br data-start="304" data-end="307">
📍 Microsoft Innovation Hub, Arlington, VA</b></p><p>The <strong data-start="260" data-end="336">M365 Community Days DC: Microsoft Build 2025 Watch Party + Era of AI Day</strong> brings the excitement of Microsoft Build to D.C. Experience the livestreamed keynote by Satya Nadella, explore the latest in generative AI and Microsoft Copilot, and engage in hands-on learning—all in a collaborative and immersive setting.</p><h2>🚀 Event Highlights</h2><ol><li><b>Microsoft Build Live Keynote Stream</b><b></b>: Watch Satya Nadella’s Microsoft Build 2025 keynote streaming live in the Envisioning Theater, featuring major announcements and insights into Microsoft’s AI strategy.</li><li><b>Live Sessions – Era of AI Day:&nbsp;</b>Expert-led, in-person sessions explore the evolving landscape of AI, including <em data-start="149" data-end="222">The Business Value of Generative AI and Principles of AI Transformation</em> and an <em data-start="230" data-end="293" data-is-only-node="">Interactive Exploration of Microsoft Copilot and AI Solutions</em>.</li><li><b>Connect with the Community:</b> Connect with Microsoft MVPs, developers, IT professionals, and tech enthusiasts from the local area. Build your network, share ideas, and learn together.</li><li><strong>Flexible Workspace Options:</strong>&nbsp;The Innovation Hub offers both a main theater for a full viewing experience and auxiliary spaces with desk seating, perfect for those who want to combine live streaming with a working environment.</li><li><b>Complimentary Lunch &amp; Refreshments:</b> Enjoy coffee to start your morning and a catered lunch served during the keynote stream.</li></ol><h2>🌐 Who Should Attend?</h2><ul><li>Developers and IT professionals exploring the latest in Microsoft Build and Copilot</li><li>Business and technology leaders driving AI transformation</li><li>Anyone curious about the real-world impact of generative AI and the Microsoft Cloud</li></ul><h2>🎟️ Secure Your Spot!</h2><p><b>This is a free event</b>, open to all, but&nbsp;<b>spots are limited to 75 participants on a first-come, first-serve basis</b>. Register now to ensure your place in this exclusive community experience.</p><p><i>Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to experience the future of tech at the M365 Community Days DC Microsoft Build 2025 Watch Party + Era of AI Day! 🚀✨</i></p><p>#M365DC&nbsp;#MSBuild #CommunityLuv #MicrosoftCommunity</p>

<h1>🗓️ Agenda</h1><p><i>*All times listed are EDT.</i></p><p><b>09:00 AM - 09:30 AM</b><b></b><br>☕ Registration and coffee</p><p><b> 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM</b><br><b>Theater:&nbsp;</b>Welcome and introduction<br><b>MPR:</b> Overflow<br></p><p><b>10:00 AM - 11:30 PM<br></b>🎤 <b>Theater:</b> 30 Minutes about 365 Copilots by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jleask/" target="_blank">Jay Leask,&nbsp;Principal Innovation Hub Architect at Microsoft</a><br><b>🎤 Theater:</b> The business value of generative AI and principles of AI transformation by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiran-bakshi-6b654625/" target="_blank">Kiran Bakshi,&nbsp;Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktor-radu/" target="_blank">Viktor Radu, Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft</a><b><br>🎤 MPR:</b>&nbsp;AI Infrastructure: BUILDing the Future, Byte by Byte by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vlad-tomsa-8616037/" target="_blank">Vlad Tomsa, Senior Cloud Solution Architect</a></p><p><b> 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM</b><br>🍽️ Catered lunch</p><p><b>12:05 PM - 01:30 PM</b><br>📽️ <b>Theater:</b> <a href="https://build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/KEY010?source=sessions" target="_blank">Microsoft Build opening keynote livestream from Satya Nadella</a><b><br>📽️ MPR:</b>&nbsp;Overflow</p><p><b> 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM<br>📽️ Theater:</b> <a href="https://build.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/BRK128?source=sessions" target="_blank">Build agent-first solutions with Power Platform and Copilot Studio</a><b><br>🎤 MPR:</b>&nbsp;Exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot's Out-of-the-Box Agents by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/melihubb/" target="_blank">Melissa Hubbard, Senior Copilot Technical Specialist</a></p><p><b> 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM<br>Theater:</b> Wrap-up &amp; Closing Remarks<b><br>MPR:</b> Overflow</p><h3>Legend</h3><p>🎤 Live, in-person session<br>📽️ Livestreamed session</p>

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    <strong data-start="128" data-end="203">30 Minutes about 365 Copilots</strong>
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    🕘 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT<br data-start="252" data-end="255">
    📍 <em data-start="258" data-end="267">Theater</em><br data-start="267" data-end="270">
    🎤 <em data-start="273" data-end="298">Live, in-person session</em><br data-start="298" data-end="301">
    🎙️Jay Leask,&nbsp;Principal Innovation Hub Architect at Microsoft
</p>
<p data-end="550" data-start="206">
    Curious about Microsoft 365 Copilot but not sure where to start? In just 30 minutes, we’ll demystify the Copilot experience across Microsoft 365 apps—Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and more. Learn what’s available today, what’s coming next, and how organizations are starting to unlock real value with Copilot. Perfect for both business and technical audiences looking to get a fast, practical overview.
</p>
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<h3 data-start="124" data-end="205">
    <strong data-start="128" data-end="203">The Business Value of Generative AI and Principles of AI Transformation</strong>
</h3>
<p data-start="206" data-end="550">
    🕘 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT<br data-start="252" data-end="255">
    📍 <em data-start="258" data-end="267">Theater</em><br data-start="267" data-end="270">
    🎤 <em data-start="273" data-end="298">Live, in-person session</em><br data-start="298" data-end="301">
    🎙️Kiran Bakshi - Principal Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and Viktor Radu - Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at Microsoft
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    Explore how organizations can drive business value with generative AI and lay the foundation for responsible AI transformation.
</p>
<hr data-start="552" data-end="555">
<h3 data-start="131" data-end="193">
    <strong data-start="135" data-end="191">AI Infrastructure: BUILDing the Future, Byte by Byte</strong>
</h3>
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    🕘 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT<br data-start="238" data-end="241">
    📍 <em data-start="244" data-end="249">MPR</em><br data-start="249" data-end="252">
    🎤 <em data-start="255" data-end="280">Live, in-person session</em><br data-start="280" data-end="283" data-is-only-node="">
    🎙️ Vlad Tomsa – Senior Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
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    Explore the infrastructure powering AI at scale. In this session, you'll learn how to architect, optimize, and future-proof your cloud environment for generative AI workloads—byte by byte.
</p>
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    <strong data-start="561" data-end="601">Microsoft Build 2025 Opening Keynote</strong>
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    🕘 12:05 PM – 1:30 PM EDT<br data-start="649" data-end="652">
    📍 <em data-start="655" data-end="664">Theater</em><br data-start="664" data-end="667">
    📽️ <em data-start="671" data-end="693">Livestreamed session</em><br data-start="693" data-end="696">
    🎙️Satya Nadella -&nbsp;Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Microsoft
</p>
<p data-end="870" data-start="604">
    Satya Nadella and Microsoft leaders share how Microsoft is creating new opportunity across our platforms in this era of AI.
</p>
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<h3 data-start="877" data-end="953">
    <strong data-start="881" data-end="951">Build Agent-First Solutions with Power Platform and Copilot Studio</strong>
</h3>
<p data-start="954" data-end="1215">
    🕘 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM EDT<br data-start="998" data-end="1001">
    📍 <em data-start="1004" data-end="1013">Theater</em><br data-start="1013" data-end="1016">
    📽️ <em data-start="1020" data-end="1042">Livestreamed session</em><br data-start="1042" data-end="1045">
    🎙️Ryan Cunningham - Corporate Vice President of Power Platform Applications at Microsoft and Even Lew -&nbsp;Group Product Manager, Power Apps Interface at Microsoft
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    Join us on a journey to transform manual business processes to agent-led, human-supervised tasks using Copilot Studio and Power Apps. We'll use AI to define the business problem, map the processes, identify efficiency opportunities, and create a multi-asset solution including agents, apps, and automations. This approach combines no-code, low-code, and pro-code elements to speed up development and enhance creativity, reducing drudgery and delivering a working solution in record time.
</p>
<hr data-start="1217" data-end="1220">
<h3 data-start="1222" data-end="1293">
    <strong data-start="1226" data-end="1291">Exploring Microsoft 365 Copilot's Out-of-the-Box Agents</strong>
</h3>
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    🕘 2:15 PM – 3:15 PM EDT<br data-start="1338" data-end="1341">
    📍 <em data-start="1344" data-end="1349">MPR</em><br data-start="1349" data-end="1352">
    🎤 <em data-start="1355" data-end="1380">Live, in-person session</em><br data-start="1380" data-end="1383">
    🎙️Melissa Hubbard – Senior Copilot Technical Specialist at Microsoft
</p>
<p>
    Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot’s out-of-the-box agents can empower roles like employee self-service, researchers, sellers, and more. This session will highlight practical use cases and show you how to start leveraging prebuilt agents to accelerate adoption and impact.
</p>

Microsoft Build 2025 Watch Party and Era of AI Day

<h2>
    🔥 <strong>Ignite Possibilities — DC’s Front Row to Innovation — Microsoft Ignite 2025 Watch Party + Unconference! 📽️</strong>
</h2>
<p>
    📅 <b>Tuesday, November 18, 2025</b><br>
    📍 <b>Microsoft Innovation Hub, Arlington, VA</b>
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<p>
    Dive into the latest in technology and innovation at the 
    <strong>M365 Community Days DC: Microsoft Ignite 2025 Watch Party + Unconference</strong>! 
    Hosted at the cutting-edge <strong>Microsoft Innovation Hub</strong> in Arlington, VA, this FREE community event offers a unique opportunity to experience Microsoft Ignite in an immersive, collaborative environment right here in the DC area.
</p>
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    🚀 <strong>Event Highlights</strong>
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<ol>
    <li><b>Live Keynote Stream:</b> Watch Satya Nadella’s keynote in the immersive theater — hear Microsoft’s vision for AI, cloud, and security as it’s unveiled.</li>
    <li><b>Continuous Ignite Sessions:</b> Stream Ignite content throughout the day, including insights from industry leaders and real-world customer stories.</li>
    <li><b>Unconference Breakouts:</b> Shape the conversation by proposing topics and joining open discussions on AI, Microsoft 365, and emerging tech.</li>
    <li><b>Networking with the DC Tech Community:</b> Connect with Microsoft MVPs and MCTs, developers, IT pros, and tech enthusiasts from across the region.</li>
    <li><b>Complimentary Refreshments:</b> Enjoy coffee to kickstart your morning and a catered lunch to keep you energized.</li>
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    💡 <strong>What’s an Unconference?</strong>
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<p>
    An unconference is a participant-driven event where attendees shape the agenda in real-time. Instead of a fixed schedule of sessions, participants propose topics, vote on what interests them most, and then break into small group discussions. This format encourages organic conversations, peer-to-peer learning, and ensures the content is highly relevant to the people in the room.
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<h3>
    🌐 <strong>Who Should Attend?</strong>
</h3>
<ul>
    <li>Developers, IT Professionals, and Microsoft MVPs and MCTs</li>
    <li>Business Analysts, Tech Enthusiasts, and Community Leaders</li>
    <li>Anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of AI, cloud, and security while building valuable connections</li>
</ul>
<h3>
    🎟️ <b>Secure Your Spot!</b>
</h3>
<p>
    <b>This is a free event</b>, open to all, but <b>spots are limited on a first-come, first-serve basis</b>. Register now to ensure your place in this exclusive community experience.
</p>
<p>
    <i>Stay tuned for more updates, and get ready to experience the future of tech at the M365 Community Days DC MS Ignite Watch Party + Unconference! 🚀✨</i>
</p>
<p>
    #M365DC&nbsp;#MSIgnite #CommunityLuv #MicrosoftCommunity
</p>
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    📸 Past Event Photos
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    Agenda — Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 (EST)
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    Schedule subject to change. Unconference topics are set the morning of the event.
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                Theater
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            <th style="text-align:left; background:#ecfeff; color:#155e75; font-weight:700; padding:10px;">
                MPR
            </th>
            <th style="text-align:left; background:#e0f2fe; color:#075985; font-weight:700; padding:10px;">
                Training
            </th>
        </tr>
    </thead>
    <tbody>
        
        <tr id="t-0900">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-0900" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">9:00–9:30</a>
            </th>
            <td colspan="3" style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#f1f5f9;">
                <strong>Check-in, Coffee + Pastries &amp; Topic Board Opens</strong><br>
                <span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">Post your ideas, review suggestions, and up-vote topics for unconference sessions.</span>
            </td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-0940">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-0940" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">9:40–10:20</a>
            </th>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Welcome &amp; Unconference Kickoff</strong><br>
                <span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">Pat McGown — Unconference 101 &amp; how the topic board works</span><br>
                <span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">Jay Leask — Microsoft Innovation Hub overview</span>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fafafa; font-size:13px; color:#64748b;">Overflow seating</td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fafafa; font-size:13px; color:#64748b;">Watch + work space</td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-1030">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-1030" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">10:30–11:20</a>
            </th>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-1130">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-1130" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">11:30–12:00</a>
            </th>
            <td colspan="3" style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#f1f5f9;">
                <strong>Lunch</strong><br>
                <span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">Grab your lunch box and get ready for the keynote livestream.</span>
            </td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-keynote">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-keynote" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">12:00–1:00 (TBD)</a>
            </th>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <a href="#" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="font-weight:700; color:#0ea5e9; text-decoration:none;">Microsoft Ignite Keynote (Livestream)</a><br>
                <span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">🎙️ Satya Nadella &amp; Microsoft leaders on AI, cloud, and security.</span>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fafafa; font-size:13px; color:#64748b;">Overflow seating</td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fafafa; font-size:13px; color:#64748b;">Watch + work space</td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-1300">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-1300" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">1:00–1:45</a>
            </th>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Unconference Breakout A</strong><br><span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">Top-voted topic #1</span>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Ignite Livestream (TBD)</strong><br><span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">🎥 Alternate session livestream from Ignite</span>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Unconference Breakout B</strong><br><span style="font-size:13px; color:#475569;">Top-voted topic #2</span>
            </td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-1355">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-1355" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">1:55–2:40</a>
            </th>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-1450">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;">
                <a href="#t-1450" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">2:50–3:35</a>
            </th>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
            <td style="padding:12px; border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0; background:#fff;">
                <strong>Session TBD</strong>
            </td>
        </tr>
        
        <tr id="t-1545">
            <th scope="row" style="padding:12px; font-weight:700;">
                <a href="#t-1545" style="color:#0f172a; text-decoration:none;">3:45–4:00</a>
            </th>
            <td colspan="3" style="padding:12px; background:#f8fafc;">
                <strong>Wrap-up, Key Takeaways &amp; Next Steps</strong>
            </td>
        </tr>
    </tbody>
</table>
</section>

<section aria-labelledby="agenda-title" style="font-family: system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color:#0f172a; line-height:1.45; margin:24px auto; padding:0 16px;">
<h2 id="agenda-title" style="margin:0 0 16px; letter-spacing:-0.01em;">
    Featured Sessions
</h2>
<p style="margin:0 0 20px; color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
    Times shown in <strong>EST</strong>. Links open in a new tab.
</p>



<article style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:0 0 14px; background:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(2,6,23,0.04);">
  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#dcfce7; color:#14532d; font-weight:600; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.02em;">
        Kickoff
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        9:40 AM – 10:20 AM
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        Welcome &amp; Unconference Kickoff
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        Pat McGown — Unconference 101 &amp; how the topic board works<br>
        Jay Leask — Microsoft Innovation Hub overview
      </div>
      <div style="display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;">
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Unconference</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Opening</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Theater</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>



<article style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:0 0 14px; background:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(2,6,23,0.04);">
  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#fef9c3; color:#854d0e; font-weight:600; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.02em;">
        Morning
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        Session TBD
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        Placeholder session before lunch; to be filled from topic board.
      </div>
      <div style="display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;">
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">TBD</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">10:30–11:20</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>



<article style="border:1px dashed #e2e8f0; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:0 0 14px; background:#fafafa;">
  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; font-weight:600; font-size:12px;">
        Lunch
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        Lunch
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        Grab your lunch box and get ready for the keynote livestream.
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>



<article style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:0 0 14px; background:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(2,6,23,0.04);">
  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#eef2ff; color:#312e81; font-weight:600; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.02em;">
        Keynote
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        12:00 PM – 1:00 PM <em>(TBD)</em>
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        <a href="https://ignite.microsoft.com/en-US/sessions/KEY01?source=sessions" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="color:#0ea5e9; text-decoration:none;">Microsoft Ignite Keynote (Livestream)</a>
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        <span aria-hidden="true">🎙️</span> Satya Nadella and Microsoft leaders on AI, cloud, and security.
      </div>
      <div style="display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;">
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">AI</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Vision &amp; Strategy</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Microsoft</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>



<article style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:0 0 14px; background:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(2,6,23,0.04);">
  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#fae8ff; color:#701a75; font-weight:600; font-size:12px;">
        Breakouts
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        Unconference Breakouts + Livestream
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        • <strong>Unconference Breakout A</strong> — Top‑voted topic #1 (Theater)<br>
        • <strong>Ignite Livestream (TBD)</strong> — 🎥 Alternate session livestream (MPR)<br>
        • <strong>Unconference Breakout B</strong> — Top‑voted topic #2 (Training)
      </div>
      <div style="display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;">
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Unconference</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Livestream</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>



<article style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:0 0 14px; background:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(2,6,23,0.04);">
  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#ecfeff; color:#155e75; font-weight:600; font-size:12px;">
        Afternoon
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        1:55 PM – 2:40 PM
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        Sessions TBD
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        Three parallel sessions filled from the topic board (Theater, MPR, Training).
      </div>
      <div style="display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;">
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">TBD</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Parallel</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>



<article style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius:14px; padding:16px; margin:0 0 14px; background:#ffffff; box-shadow:0 1px 2px rgba(2,6,23,0.04);">
  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#ecfeff; color:#155e75; font-weight:600; font-size:12px;">
        Afternoon
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        2:50 PM – 3:35 PM
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        Sessions TBD
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        Three parallel sessions filled from the topic board (Theater, MPR, Training).
      </div>
      <div style="display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap;">
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">TBD</span>
        <span style="background:#f1f5f9; color:#0f172a; border-radius:9999px; padding:4px 10px; font-size:12px;">Parallel</span>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>



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  <div style="display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; flex-wrap:wrap;">
    <div style="min-width:160px; flex:0 0 160px;">
      <div style="display:inline-block; padding:6px 10px; border-radius:9999px; background:#e0f2fe; color:#075985; font-weight:600; font-size:12px;">
        Closing
      </div>
      <div style="margin-top:10px; color:#0f172a; font-weight:700;">
        Tue, Nov 18
      </div>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px;">
        3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
      </div>
    </div>
    <div style="flex:1 1 auto;">
      <h3 style="margin:0 0 6px; line-height:1.25;">
        Wrap‑up, Key Takeaways &amp; Next Steps
      </h3>
      <div style="color:#475569; font-size:14px; margin:0 0 8px;">
        Group share‑outs and action items to carry momentum forward.
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</article>

<p style="margin:12px 0 0; color:#64748b; font-size:12px;">
    Session titles, times, and speakers are subject to change.
</p>
</section>

M365 Community Days DC - Microsoft Ignite 2025 Watch Party + Unconference

<p>
    Greetings! We are super excited to be hosting our 2nd annual Microsoft 365 Community Days DC event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
</p>
<p>
    We are relocating this year to the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aZJNN39EPa5NQK2N6" target="_blank">Microsoft office in Rosslyn (Arlington), VA</a>.&nbsp; It's a beautiful space, just a block from the Rossyln Metro stop.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>
    This event will be open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, including Power Platform, SharePoint, Azure, Teams and of course, Copilot(s).&nbsp; Agenda and sessions are live. Please click the above tabs to view our amazing content from our amazing speakers.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<h1>
    <b>We are SOLD&nbsp;OUT!</b></h1>
<p>
    We are asking for $20 for tickets this year to help offset cost for breakfast and lunch.&nbsp; All proceeds after expenses will go to our charity partner <a href="https://www.computercore.org/" target="_blank">Computer CORE</a>.&nbsp; Computer CORE is a 501.3c non-profit whose mission is to is to prepare underserved adults in Virginia to realize career aspirations with foundational digital and professional skills.&nbsp;</p>

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    Non-Profit Partner
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        <img src="https://communitydaysstorage.blob.core.windows.net/events/2025/8c86b3af-66a7-4ca7-9712-47a1393bf8ec/3fc8d3f6computer-core-logo-text-black-horizontal-1536x275.png" id="9df3ab53-25f2-489e-a26f-bedea7bbf1b7" data-image="9df3ab53-25f2-489e-a26f-bedea7bbf1b7" width="202" height="37">
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    <div class="column column-10">
        <p>
            For the 2nd year in a row, we are partnering with local non-profit Computer CORE, who is a 501.3(c) that's&nbsp;mission is to prepare underserved adults in Virginia to realize career aspirations with foundational digital and professional skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;
        </p>
        <p>
            All proceeds after expenses will go to their worthy cause.
        </p>
        <p>
            To find out more please visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.computercore.org/">https://www.computercore.org/</a>
        </p>
    </div>
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    Event Platform Partner
</p>
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        <img src="https://communitydaysstorage.blob.core.windows.net/events/2025/8c86b3af-66a7-4ca7-9712-47a1393bf8ec/8fe1b64crunevents_logo.png" id="dc3e08e7-5859-4e8d-acc6-dbe5ff4c6eff" data-image="dc3e08e7-5859-4e8d-acc6-dbe5ff4c6eff" width="289" height="96">
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        <p>
            Our event this year is powered by run.events.&nbsp; &nbsp;run.events is an event management platform that enables #eventprofessionals to plan, sell, and deliver their events.
        </p>
        <p>
            For more information on run.events visit:&nbsp;<a href="https://run.events/">https://run.events/</a>
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