Microsoft Tech Community

05/28/2026

Allyship isn't a side topic. The allies who show up, listen, and learn are often the ones who turn a moment into a movement.

That was the throughline of this Community News Desk interview, where Jonathan Jones sat down with Danielle Moon and Sravani Seethi, Co-Founders of Women in Power, fresh off the Women in Tech luncheon stage at The Microsoft 365 Community Conference.

They unpacked why the "girl-boss" era was a lone wolf endeavor that quietly burned women out, and the real difference between a mentor who walks with you day to day and a sponsor who, in Danielle's words, "tells your story in a room that you're not even in."

They also frame AI as the most level ground tech has offered new voices in a long time.

Women in Power just wrapped their first cohort and is opening the next, with a new skills committee track for people ready to teach.

🎥 Full interview: https://msft.it/6185vZMkJ

05/27/2026

📺 New customer interview from the Microsoft 365 Community Conference.

Allison Michels sat down with Jeanette Vikbacka-Castaing, Head of Group Internal Communications at Capgemini, for a real-world look at how a 340,000+ person organization is using Viva Engage and Copilot.

A few moments that stood out:

🔹 Leadership visibility is the highest-reach play. Every time a leader posts in the All-Staff community, the numbers tell the story.
🔹 Sports sponsorship campaigns (Ryder Cup, America's Cup, Tour de France, Le Mans) used to be an email. Now they're an end-to-end Viva Engage moment with peer tagging, momentum, and even past winners returning to cheer on the next round.
🔹 Three Copilot communities, three purposes: Copilot Chat (open and huge), licensed users, and certified Copilot champions. The open one doesn't get messy because the purpose is clear.
🔹 Her advice for anyone starting out: "Test, test and learn. Failure is also progress."

A great reminder that the playbook isn't built in a deck. It's built in the doing.

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://msft.it/6186vkWpm

05/26/2026

📺 New Community News Desk drop from The Microsoft 365 Community Conference.

Jonathan Jones sat down with Jeff Teper, EVP of Microsoft Apps & Agents, for a candid conversation about where AI, agents, and the maker community go next.

A few moments that stuck:

🔹 "AI isn't coming for your job. It's coming to your job." Jeff's reframe of the fear that's in every boardroom right now.
🔹 The SharePoint Skills announcement is about expanding the maker community, not replacing it. He wants to 10x the builders.
🔹 Top-down OR bottoms-up adoption is the wrong question. The leaders winning with AI are doing both.
🔹 The 2014 moment when MVPs told him the cloud was driving the bus off a cliff, and how it shaped his philosophy on when to listen and when to lead.

Grateful to keep building on what we value most: community, storytelling, and bringing these conversations to all of you.

🎥 Watch the full interview: https://msft.it/6183vkMbJ

05/22/2026

📺 SharePoint just turned 25, and this birthday panel from The Microsoft 365 Community Conference is pure gold!

Jeff Teper, Adam Harmetz, Laura Rogers, Microsoft MVP, Susan Hanley, Karuana Gatimu and host Heather Cook sat down for a candid look back at the moments that defined SharePoint, and a look ahead at where AI is taking it next.

The highlights:

🔹 How codename "Tahoe" became SharePoint, the naming story straight from Jeff Teper
🔹 The day Office 365 launched and the team held their breath anxiously
🔹 Sue Hanley telling Microsoft in 1999 to build SharePoint into the EA.... "you're welcome" 😄
🔹 How MVP feedback directly drove the SharePoint Skills AI announcement at this conference
🔹 Why AI could 10x the number of makers and builders in the SharePoint ecosystem
🔹 The premiere of "More Than Code", the documentary celebrating 25 years of community

This is a conversation about product, people, and the power of community that has kept SharePoint relevant for a quarter century. Whether you've been building on SharePoint since 2001 or you're just getting started, this one's for you!

🎥 Watch the full panel: https://msft.it/6183vn8r9
🎬 Watch SharePoint short film, "More Than Code": https://msft.it/6184vn8ri

📺 What does 25 years of SharePoint look like through the eyes of the people who built it?In this special birthday pan...

05/21/2026

New from the Community News Desk 🎥

Karuana Gatimu sat down with Dan Toma to talk strategy and innovation in the age of AI.

Big takeaway: your competitive edge isn’t the tech, it’s how fast you can learn and adapt. We cover continuous strategy, smarter planning, and what most teams get wrong about AI rollout.

Watch now and stay tuned for more from 👇
https://msft.it/6180vVcho

05/20/2026

How did Foot Locker hit 30%+ Copilot adoption? 🚀

Not with a massive budget. Not with a huge team. Just two people, a community-first approach, and one big belief: "passionate people create passion."

That's the story Alex Snyder, Microsoft 365 Product Manager at Foot Locker, shared with us at the News Desk during the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, and it's packed with takeaways for anyone leading change, comms, or adoption work.

Watch the full interview now on the Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel.
🔗 https://msft.it/6182vpLgs

Who's the "passionate person" who got Copilot rolling on your teams? Tag them in the comments. 👇

Hear how Alex Synyder, Microsoft 365 PM from Foot Locker is driving...

05/19/2026

Excited to share this Community News Desk interview 🎤

Over the next few weeks, we’re rolling out interviews and content from that we’re excited to bring to you.

In this conversation, Ryan Cunningham sits down with Karuana Gatimu to discuss what it takes to lead in the era of AI, from getting hands-on to defining your “moonshot” and driving real impact through iteration.

Watch the full interview and explore more from the conference below:

👉Ryan Cunningham interview: https://msft.it/6185vp36D
🎧Playlist: https://msft.it/6186vp36E

In this Community News Desk interview, Ryan Cunningham (VP, Power P...

05/18/2026

Hello Microsoft Community! 👋

🎥 Did you miss last month’s Microsoft Global Community Initiative (MGCO)
Event Organizer Training & Office Hours?

We had an incredible session on producing a run of show - plus plenty of real talk in the chat (including the now-famous tip: “Wear comfortable shoes!” 😄).
👉 Catch the recording: https://msft.it/6182vTe20

🚨 Join us tomorrow for the MGCI General Session!

Come learn alongside your peers with Heather Cook and Patrick McGown as we go behind the scenes of M365 Community Days DC 2026 from planning to ex*****on, and all the moments in between.

✨ Expect real stories, fresh ideas, and insights you can bring to your own events.
💬 Bring your questions, ideas, and experiences, this is what community is all about!

📅 May 19 | ⏰ 8:10 AM PT
🔗 https://msft.it/6183vTe2F
📅 May 19 | ⏰ 5:10 PM PT
🔗 https://msft.it/6184vTe22

See you there. Let’s learn, share, and grow together 💙

05/18/2026

We just wrapped today’s Mondays at Microsoft and it was a good one! If you missed it live, catch the replay to hear:

- The latest updates across Microsoft 365
- Real talk on what’s coming next and why it matters
- Highlights and perspectives you can take back to your team

Whether you’re building, leading, or just staying current, this episode brings it all together in one place.

🎥 Watch the full episode and catch what you missed:

Join Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook as they take you through the latest Microsoft news in AI, Microsoft 365 product updates, and community news &...

05/18/2026

We’re live! 🎙️✨

Mondays at Microsoft is happening now. Join us for real conversations, insights, and stories from across the community 💬

Tune in: https://msft.it/6184vTPly

05/04/2026

Join Karuana Gatimu and Heather Cook as they take you through the latest Microsoft news in AI, Microsoft 365 product updates, and community news & events!

� Episode 74 of "Mondays at Microsoft" goes LIVE on Monday, May 4th at 8:00 AM PT!