<h1>Knoxville Microsoft 365 Community Day 2025</h1>
<h2>Local Community. Global Conversations.</h2>
🚀 Join us for #KnoxvilleM365, where Microsoft 365 and Power Platform professionals, business users, architects, developers, and IT leaders come together to learn, connect, and grow.&nbsp; 💡 Don’t miss out on the biggest Microsoft 365 &amp; Power Platform event in Knoxville!
<h3>📅 When &amp; Where?</h3>
🔹 Thursday, Feb 27 – Hands-on Workshops (Pre-registration required) 🔹 Friday, Feb 28 – Community Day (Conference-style sessions) 📍 Knoxville, TN
<h3>🎓 Two Days of Unmatched Learning</h3>
Whether you're a SharePoint administrator, Power Platform creator, business analyst, developer, Architect, or IT professional, this is the place to gain real-world insights, practical skills, and future-ready strategies from industry experts, including Microsoft MVPs, MCTs, and top community leaders.&nbsp; Check out the <a href="https://www.communitydays.org/event/2025-02-27/knoxville-microsoft-365-community-day#speakers">speaker profiles</a>!
<h3>🔍 What to Expect?</h3>
✅ Deep-dive workshops – Hands-on sessions to supercharge your skills ✅ Expert-led sessions – Covering SharePoint, Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, Fabric, Security, and more ✅ Networking opportunities – Meet Microsoft MVPs, speakers, and like-minded professionals ✅ Real-world solutions – Discover actionable insights you can apply immediately
➡️ View the full session lineup &amp; schedule:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.communitydays.org/event/2025-02-27/knoxville-microsoft-365-community-day#speakers">Full session lineup with times</a>
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Note: When registering for Workshops, you will be able to select 2-hour workshops that will occur Thursday 2/27. Make sure to not pick more than one workshop per starting time. Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://communitydays.org/event/2025-02-27/knoxville-microsoft-365-community-day#schedule" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0">Schedule</a>&nbsp;for more details.

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<h3>Local Speakers</h3>
Our local speakers are the backbone of this event, and we’re proud to welcome them back! Each one shared their expertise with us last year, making a lasting impact—and we’re thrilled to have them return. We’re especially excited to welcome Kevin O’Bryan, joining the lineup for the first time this year.
These professionals represent the best of our Knoxville tech community, and we’re so grateful for their continued leadership and support.
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davistrent/">Davis Trent</a> – Principal Consultant @MACH11 Cloud architect with deep experience in M365, Azure, AWS &amp; SharePoint. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/mach11co" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://linkedin.com/in/davistrent" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://mach11.co/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-harrell-069933129/">James Harrell</a> – Sr. Cyber Threat Analyst @Walgreens Security expert, BSides Knoxville organizer, &amp; mentor. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://x.com/Nosteia" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-harrell-069933129/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.10-sec.org/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-fields-b128645/">John Fields</a> – BI Lead Analyst @Cellular Sales 20 years in BI, leading Sales &amp; Marketing analytics at Cellular Sales.
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-byars-mieloch-230a0a159/">Shannon Byars-Mieloch</a> – Owner @IMPACT Professional Training Power BI expert &amp; educator with passion for in-person tech training. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-byars-230a0a159/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.impactprofessionaltraining.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o%E2%80%99bryan-b136b7193/">Kevin O’Bryan</a> – Systems Engineer @South College Azure &amp; Intune certified engineer focused on Power Automate &amp; modern workplace. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-o%E2%80%99bryan-b136b7193/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a>
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<h3>Microsoft Employees</h3>
This event is about Microsoft products, but it’s driven by community. These experts don't have to come—but they chose to be here, sharing their knowledge because they believe in this community. 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinawheeler/">Christina Wheeler</a> – Senior Technical Specialist, Business Applications @Microsoft M365 &amp; Power Platform expert with 20+ years in FSI &amp; development. Published author. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="http://www.twitter.com/cwheeler76" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinawheeler/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.microsoft.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-barker-14018392/">Rob Barker</a> – Cloud Solution Architect @Microsoft Security enthusiast driving zero-trust architecture with M365 security stack. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://microsoft.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevepucelik/">Steve Pucelik</a> – Content Services Global Black Belt @Microsoft Expert in SharePoint Syntex, AI, &amp; content automation. Helping orgs turn content into knowledge. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/spucelik" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevepucelik/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="http://www.microsoft.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denglishbi/">Dan English</a> – Principal Program Manager, Fabric CAT @Microsoft Data platform veteran with 20+ years in BI, data warehousing, &amp; reporting. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/denglishbi" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denglishbi/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://microsoft.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscottsewell/">Scott Sewell</a> – Principal Program Manager, Fabric &amp; Power BI @Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power BI, and Fabric expert connecting data to decisions. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/scottsewell" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscottsewell/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-fabric" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
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<h3>Awarded Speakers and Experts</h3>
We are incredibly fortunate to welcome these Microsoft MVPs, MCTs, and recognized industry leaders to Knoxville that are sharing their time and expertise because they believe so strongly in supporting the community and helping others grow their professional and technical skills. 
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedderhalli/">Mohamed Derhalli</a> – Solutions Architect @Cyclotron | Microsoft MVP, MCT SharePoint, Teams, &amp; Power Platform specialist with 16+ years of experience. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://x.com/MohamedDerhalli" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohamedderhalli/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/professionalsharepoint/">Jamel ABED</a> – M365 Solutions Architect | Microsoft MVP Cloud development expert &amp; SPFx guru, empowering businesses across Europe. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/SP_Jamel" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/professionalsharepoint/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.spnext.fr/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-shearer-flowguy/">Scott Shearer</a> – Power Platform Evangelist | Microsoft MVP, MCT Veteran Power Automate &amp; M365 expert, speaker &amp; community contributor. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/ScottJShearer" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-shearer-b0744721/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://o365scott.blog/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Blog</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharepointknight/">Ryan Schouten</a> – CEO @Mahay Consulting | Microsoft MVP, MCT SharePoint &amp; M365 solutions expert passionate about community &amp; education. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/ShrPntKnight" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/byrdttoli/">Nick Brattoli</a> – Partner, Principal Consultant @Three Six Five | Microsoft MVP, MCT SharePoint &amp; Copilot Extensibility specialist driving enterprise solutions. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/byrdttoli" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://linkedin.com/in/byrdttoli" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://365consulting.io/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-mullinsmacc/">Shannon Mullins</a> – CEO @ABC Consulting Group | Microsoft MVP Business Apps expert blending accounting &amp; ERP with tech-driven solutions. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/1ShannonMullin1" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-mullinsmacc/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://abccgroup.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyna-ferris-dataonwheels/">Kristyna Ferris</a> – Solution Architect @P3 Adaptive | Microsoft MVP, Redgate Ambassador Power BI pro &amp; data community leader; co-founded Data on Rails. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/data_dragoness" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyna-hughes-dataonwheels/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://dataonwheels.wordpress.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Blog</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stalinponnusamy/">Stalin Ponnusamy, MVP</a> – Practice Lead @Protiviti | Microsoft MVP CRM, Power Platform, &amp; Azure architect driving enterprise transformations. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/StalinPonnusamy" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stalinponnusamy/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://learntoilluminate.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Blog</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shortcutshari/">Shari L. Oswald, MVP, MCT, MSOM</a> – Productivity &amp; O365 Adoption Expert | Microsoft MVP, MCT SharePoint &amp; Power Platform champion, passionate about user adoption. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/shortcutshari" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shortcutshari/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="http://www.shortcutshari.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-upadhyaya/">Satish Upadhyaya</a> – Workplace Transformation Consultant @SOFTEL | Microsoft MVP, MCT Unified communications expert specializing in Teams &amp; telecom solutions. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/RealTime_M365" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-upadhyaya/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://networkingtalks.wordpress.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Blog</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanielcroitoru/">Haniel Croitoru, MVP</a> – Enterprise Architect @Protiviti | Microsoft MVP Power Platform &amp; M365 transformation leader; author of “Agile Office 365.” 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/HCroitoru" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanielcroitoru/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-e-lakes-ii/">Charles Lakes II</a> – Solution Architect @The II Lakes Group | Microsoft MVP, MCT Low-code advocate &amp; business modernization expert. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/The2Lakes" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-e-lakes-ii" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://charleslakes.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominick-raimato/">Dominick Raimato</a> – Power Platform Solutions Architect | MCT Data-driven problem solver creating solutions to improve lives. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/domtweetstech" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominick-raimato/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://datawithdom.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Blog</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-toland/">Richard Toland</a> – Principal Architect, Developer &amp; Owner @Perpetual Reality Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure, and Power BI expert with deep enterprise development and systems architecture experience. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rrtoland/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="http://www.perpetualreality.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitlynfaaland/">Kate Faaland</a> – SVP of Data and AI @AvePoint Leading AI and data innovation for AVPT, helping customers solve complex business and technical challenges. 🔗
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-boe-ms-2b459b250/">Ross Boe, MS</a> VP of Product Development @TruNorth Dynamics 30-year software development veteran specializing in Dynamics CRM and Power Platform. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-boe-ms-2b459b250/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://trunorthdynamics.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath718/">Michael Heath</a> – Digital Automation Expert | Innovator | Speaker | Author @<a target="_self" href="http://getautomating.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">getautomating.com</a> Low-code, automation, and AI solutions expert driving digital transformation. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/heath718/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://getautomating.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/makwanasamir/">Samir Makwana</a> – Founder &amp; Principal Architect @Cloudtrify Microsoft Cloud Solutions expert specializing in security, automation, and enterprise architecture. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/samakw84" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/makwanasamir/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://cloudtrify.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresaeller/">Theresa Lubelski</a> – IT Manager @First Horizon Bank SharePoint, Power Platform, and Microsoft Fabric expert with 25+ years in IT and corporate training. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://www.twitter.com/techresa" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresaeller" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.techresa.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/vtoves/">Vanessa Toves</a> – Microsoft 365 Solutions Architect @Druva Solutions Architect with a passion for M365 and helping organizations work smarter. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/vtoves/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://druva.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galenkeene/">Galen Keene</a> – Chief Business Transformation Leader @Lion Tech LLC M365, Power Platform, and digital transformation expert helping global enterprises. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/sdkeene" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/galenkeene" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://lion-tech.net/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-upadhyaya/">Satish Upadhyaya</a> – Microsoft Workplace Transformation Consultant @SOFTEL Communications | Microsoft MVP &amp; MCT Microsoft Teams and Unified Communications expert helping businesses improve collaboration globally. 🔗 <a target="_self" href="https://twitter.com/RealTime_M365" data-test-app-aware-link="">Twitter</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-upadhyaya/" data-test-app-aware-link="">LinkedIn</a> | <a target="_self" href="https://networkingtalks.wordpress.com/" data-test-app-aware-link="">Blog</a>

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Knoxville Microsoft 365 Community Day 

<h1>Knoxville Microsoft Community Day – Learn, Connect, Grow!</h1>
Join us for&nbsp;Knoxville Microsoft 365 Community Day, the premier event for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform professionals in East Tennessee!
This year, we’re putting a spotlight on&nbsp;Copilot and AI across Microsoft—discover how intelligent tools are transforming productivity, collaboration, and innovation in every role.&nbsp;&nbsp;
📅&nbsp;When:&nbsp;Thursday, February 26 – 27, 2026 📍&nbsp;Where:&nbsp;Pellissippi State Community College, Friendsville Campus
<h3>📱 Get the Event App: &nbsp;&nbsp;🔗<a href="https://tndays.com/kapp">https://tndays.com/kapp</a></h3>
<h3>👉 <a href="https://ti.to/tndays/knoxville2026">REGISTER</a>&nbsp;FOR&nbsp;FRIDAY&nbsp;COMMUNITY&nbsp;DAY&nbsp;— $15&nbsp;</h3>
Seats are limited.
<h2>Conference Day — Friday, February 27</h2>
$15 registration | Pay what you can. Thanks to our sponsors, this event is accessible to everyone!
Friday is the main event — 28 expert-led sessions across Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Copilot, AI, Security, Governance, and Development.
What you’ll get: 
<ul><li>24 expert-led sessions covering Copilot, Copilot Agents, Power Platform, and Microsoft 365</li><li>Speakers who are Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft employees, and experienced community practitioners</li><li>Practical guidance, real-world examples, and lessons learned you can apply immediately</li><li>Sessions designed for builders, admins, architects, and technical decision-makers</li></ul>
Why it matters:
<ul><li>Stay current as Microsoft technologies evolve rapidly</li><li>Learn best practices without the cost or travel of a large conference</li><li>Connect with people in your local community who are solving the same challenges</li></ul>
This is a day focused on learning, connection, and real takeaways—built to be accessible, affordable, and genuinely useful.
Who Should Attend? Business users, IT professionals, developers, architects, and anyone passionate about Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and modern workplace solutions.
<h2>📱 Browse the Schedule in the Event App</h2>
Explore sessions before you register.
Download the Knoxville Microsoft Community Day event app to: 
• Browse sessions 
• Build your agenda 
• View speaker profiles 
• Get event updates
📄 <a href="https://tndays-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/p/pam/IQCKkuWijA4VSK46myEgrWl7AdbkvHTwIX1ezZyv-FsPYb4?e=REC7Fe">Download the Schedule (PDF)</a>
📝 Need manager approval? <a href="https://tndays-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/p/pam/IQAYMFAO9CsUQajWt0AgoV9tAZSdOZxYdXQKj1VLJ21ZqC0?e=ArzWuW">Download a ready-to-sent template</a>.
<h2>Pre-Event Workshops (optional add-on) — Thursday, February 26</h2>
$10 per workshop | Limited to 20 seats each | Purchase a ticket for EACH workshop you want to attend.
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 Designing Smarter Portals: Evolving Your Information Architecture for Copilot 
 Cathy Dew 
 Make your portal Copilot-ready using practical IA patterns. 
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 [SOLD&nbsp;OUT] <del>Using Copilot Studio to Create Job-Specific AI Agents</del><del> 
 Kevin O’Bryan 
 Build role-based agents with reusable patterns.</del> 
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 Stalin Ponnusamy 
 Practical guardrails for security and compliance.</del> 
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 [SOLD&nbsp;OUT] <del>Meet Your AI Teammates: Copilot &amp; Copilot Agents</del><del> 
 Satish Upadhyaya 
 Turn Copilot into a real teammate.</del> 
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 [SOLD&nbsp;OUT] <del>How Sensitivity Labels Protect Your Organization from Oversharing with Copilot </del><del> 
BONUS: 4-hr Deep Dive Workshop</del> 
 Karen Dredske 
 Reduce oversharing risk using sensitivity labels. 
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 Samir Makwana 
 Connect Azure AI Foundry models for better control.</del> 
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 [SOLD&nbsp;OUT] <del>Microsoft Fabric for the Power BI Developer 
 Scott Shearer 
 A practical on-ramp to Fabric for Power BI developers.</del> 
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Knoxville Microsoft Community Days

<h1>Knoxville Microsoft Community Day – Learn, Connect, Grow!</h1>
Join us for&nbsp;Knoxville Microsoft Community Day, the premier event Microsoft Technology professionals in East Tennessee!
Discover how intelligent tools are transforming productivity, collaboration, and innovation in every role.&nbsp;&nbsp;
📅&nbsp;When:&nbsp;Thursday, February 25, 2027:&nbsp;Pre-event workshops!📅&nbsp;When:&nbsp;Friday, February 26, 2027: MAIN&nbsp;EVENT, all day sessions!📍&nbsp;Where:&nbsp;Pellissippi State Community College, Friendsville Campus






What you’ll get: 
<ul><li>Expert-led sessions&nbsp;</li><li>Speakers who are Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft employees, and experienced community practitioners</li><li>Practical guidance, real-world examples, and lessons learned you can apply immediately</li><li>Sessions designed for builders, admins, architects, and technical decision-makers</li></ul>
Why it matters:
<ul><li>Stay current as Microsoft technologies evolve rapidly</li><li>Learn best practices without the cost or travel of a large conference</li><li>Connect with people in your local community who are solving the same challenges</li></ul>
This is a day focused on learning, connection, and real takeaways—built to be accessible, affordable, and genuinely useful.
Who Should Attend? Business users, IT professionals, developers, architects, and anyone passionate about Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and modern workplace solutions,

🎉 Memphis Microsoft Community Days 
October 2–3, 2025 | In-Person Event | Memphis, TN📱Get the app. Pick your sessions.&nbsp; Register. -&nbsp;<a href="https://memphis2026.sessionize.com/"></a><a href="https://tndays.com/MApp">https://tndays.com/MApp</a>
Join us for an unforgettable two-day experience at Memphis Microsoft Community Days—a vibrant gathering of technologists, innovators, and professionals passionate about all things Microsoft.
This event is designed for every role in the Microsoft ecosystem: whether you're an IT administrator, Power Platform maker, data analyst, developer, architect, security professional, or business user, you'll find sessions and connections tailored to your growth.
💡 Why Attend?
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Community-Driven Learning: Discover how others in your industry are solving complex challenges using Microsoft technologies—from Microsoft 365 to Power Platform, Copilot, and beyond.
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Grow Your Skills: Gain insights and actionable tips from MVPs, community leaders, and seasoned professionals who work hands-on with these tools every day.
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Be Part of the Momentum: Whether it’s AI, automation, cloud, or data, innovation is moving fast. This event helps you stay ahead of the curve and bring those advancements back to your organization.
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Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals, leaders, and solution builders across different industries and roles. You never know where a conversation might lead.
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Support a Local Tech Ecosystem: By participating, you're helping strengthen Memphis's role in the broader Microsoft and cloud technology community.</li></ul>

<h2>Select October 3, 2025 below to see the sessions</h2><h2>October 2, 2025 - workshops</h2>

Memphis Microsoft Community Days 2025

Our event is sold out! If you want to hear about the next event and get a ticket when announced, join the user group here (free):&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meetup.com/m365usergroup" target="_blank">Microsoft 365 Users Group of Nashville &amp; Knoxville</a>Geodis Park, home of Nashville Soccer Club 
<img src="https://communitydaysstorage.blob.core.windows.net/events/2025/c5ee543c-5dba-41f9-8fc3-d53fa92b5916/6927f6dbGeodis Park home of Nashville Soccer Club.webp" id="1cf5a1ab-3651-4490-9818-5f6caa6a45a0" data-image="1cf5a1ab-3651-4490-9818-5f6caa6a45a0">
<h2>Event Details</h2>
The day will be filled with theatre style sessions that provide high-quality learning and great networking opportunities. There will be two main areas for learning:
<ul><li>15-minute sessions throughout the day</li><li>Hands-on labs where you can get experience with the products you are learning about - labs will be announced when lab registration opens sometime after April 2nd.</li></ul>
The sessions will be on various topics that you will be able to gain in-depth insights quickly. If you aren't interested in the current 15-minute session, just wait 15 minutes and there will be a new topic! Or signup for a hands-on lab to continue your learning.
Hands-on labs will require registration beforehand and will be very limited. Registration for labs will open sometime after April 2nd.
<h2>Overview</h2>
Microsoft 365 Nashville (formerly Office 365 &amp; SharePoint Saturday Nashville)&nbsp;is an annual&nbsp;community educational event in its 10th year.
Administrators, end-users, architects, developers, and other professionals that work with Microsoft Collaboration or Cloud Technologies meet to share the latest information for working with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, the Power Platform, and related offerings from Microsoft.
The event is a community-focused event dedicated to educating and engaging members of the local technical community. Our event draws upon the expertise of local IT Professionals, Decision Makers, Users of Technology, Developers and Solution Architects who come together to share their real-world experiences, lessons learned, best practices, and general knowledge with other like-minded individuals​​.
The Microsoft 365 Nashville team formed in 2013 and are looking forward to another great event!&nbsp;#M365Nashville will be filled with sessions that range in depth from beginner to advanced and will address the various Microsoft 365 services.

Schedule may change as we get closer to the event. Plan to spend the whole day learning and networking with us!
The hands-on labs have been announced. Check the Event App for details on signing up:&nbsp;<a href="https://TNDays.com/NashApp" target="_blank">EVENT&nbsp;APP</a>

<h2>Interested in sponsoring?&nbsp;</h2>
Download the sponsor package using the link above.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are ready now, click on the Interested in Sponsoring button above! We hope you will consider partnering with us to bring technical community training to Nashville and look forward to working with you!
Tennessee Microsoft 365 Community Days promote an engaging exchanging of ideas. Attendees from Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and other surrounding rural and metropolitan areas will have the opportunity to meet with speakers and sponsors. Sponsors will also have the opportunity to&nbsp;talk with attendees about their passion and may find their next cultural fit for their organizations.

M365 Nashville Community Day 

Memphis Microsoft Community Days 
June 5, 2026 | In-Person Event | Memphis, TN
Join us for an unforgettable experience at Memphis Microsoft Community Days—a vibrant gathering of technologists, innovators, and professionals passionate about all things Microsoft.
This event is designed for every role in the Microsoft ecosystem: whether you're an IT administrator, Power Platform maker, data analyst, developer, architect, security professional, or business user, you'll find sessions and connections tailored to your growth.
Why Attend?
<ul>
<li>
Community-Driven Learning: Discover how others in your industry are solving complex challenges using Microsoft technologies—from Microsoft 365 to Power Platform, Copilot, and beyond.
</li>
<li>
Grow Your Skills: Gain insights and actionable tips from MVPs, community leaders, and seasoned professionals who work hands-on with these tools every day.
</li>
<li>
Be Part of the Momentum: Whether it’s AI, automation, cloud, or data, innovation is moving fast. This event helps you stay ahead of the curve and bring those advancements back to your organization.
</li>
<li>
Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals, leaders, and solution builders across different industries and roles. You never know where a conversation might lead.
</li>
<li>
Support a Local Tech Ecosystem: By participating, you're helping strengthen Memphis's role in the broader Microsoft and cloud technology community.</li></ul>

Memphis Microsoft Community Days

<h2 class="align-center">Registration is now OPEN!&nbsp;Take advantage of the early bird pricing by clicking the register button on this page.</h2>
This year's event will be held at the Nelson Andrews Leadership Center inside Camp Widjiwagan.
<img src="https://communitydaysstorage.blob.core.windows.net/events/2026/21d55999-a10f-4873-b093-b271344ed929/70e6b7a2NelsonAndrewsSm.jpg" id="1cf5a1ab-3651-4490-9818-5f6caa6a45a0" alt="Nelson Andrews Center">
<h2>Event Details</h2>
The day will be filled with theatre style sessions that provide high-quality learning and great networking opportunities.
The sessions will be on various topics that you will be able to gain in-depth insights quickly.&nbsp;
<h2>Overview</h2>
Nashville Microsoft Community Day (formerly Office 365 &amp; SharePoint Saturday Nashville)&nbsp;is an annual&nbsp;community educational event - 2026 will be our 11th event!
Administrators, end-users, architects, developers, and other professionals that work with Microsoft Collaboration or Cloud Technologies meet to share the latest information for working with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, the Power Platform, and related offerings from Microsoft.
The event is a community-focused event dedicated to educating and engaging members of the local technical community. Our event draws upon the expertise of local IT Professionals, Decision Makers, Users of Technology, Developers and Solution Architects who come together to share their real-world experiences, lessons learned, best practices, and general knowledge with other like-minded individuals​​.
The Nashville team formed in 2013 and are looking forward to another great event!&nbsp;#M365Nashville will be filled with sessions that range in depth from beginner to advanced and will address the various Microsoft 365 services.<h2 dir="auto">🎮 Xbox Series S Giveaway! 🎮</h2>Win a brand-new Xbox Series S console + wireless controller at the Nashville Microsoft Community Day on September 11, 2026!
How to enter:
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<li>Invite friends and colleagues to register on this site</li>
<li>Ask them to enter your full name in the “How did you hear about us?” field (no self-referrals)</li>
<li>Each person who registers with your name and attends the event = 1 entry for you</li>
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Quick Rules:
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<li>Confirm with your employer that you are eligible to win prizes before referring others.</li>
<li>Winner must be present at the end of the day to claim the prize and take it with them (no shipping).</li><li>You and each of the referrals must attend the event</li>
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The more successful referrals you bring, the better your chances!
Full giveaway details and rules:&nbsp;<a href="https://tndays.com/xbox-series-s-giveaway-nashville-microsoft-community-day-2026/">Xbox Series S Giveaway – Nashville Microsoft Community Day 2026 - Tennessee Community Days</a>

Schedule may change as we get closer to the event. Plan to spend the whole day learning and networking with us!

<h2>Interested in sponsoring?&nbsp;</h2>
Download the sponsor package using the link above.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you are ready now, click on the Interested in Sponsoring button above! We hope you will consider partnering with us to bring technical community training to Nashville and look forward to working with you!
TN&nbsp;Days Community Events promote an engaging exchanging of ideas. Attendees from Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and other surrounding rural and metropolitan areas will have the opportunity to meet with speakers and sponsors. Sponsors will also have the opportunity to&nbsp;talk with attendees about their passion and may find their next cultural fit for their organizations.

ORGANIZER

Pam DeGraffenreid

Pam DeGraffenreid | Community Days

ORGANIZER

Pam DeGraffenreid