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    Greetings! We are super excited to be hosting our 2nd annual Microsoft 365 Community Days DC event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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    Our Call for Speakers is OPEN!</b>&nbsp; Click <a href="#speakers">Speakers</a> tab for more details.&nbsp;
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    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; More details to follow!
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    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 will be announced closer to the event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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    <b>Registration is now open!</b>
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    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. If you can't afford the $20, please reach out via the contact form and we'll work with you to get you a ticket.&nbsp;
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<p>Purchase tickets <a href="https://e.runevents.net/m365-community-days-dc/checkout">here</a>. </p>

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     The Call for Speakers is now open!
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                <span data-contrast="auto">We are excited to announce the M365 Community Days DC 2025 and invite you to share your expertise with our vibrant community! This event is a premier gathering for professionals, enthusiasts, and innovators in the Microsoft ecosystem, focusing on Microsoft 365, Azure, Power Platform, and more.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span>
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                <span data-contrast="auto">Considering this event is based in the DC area, we would be interested in highlighting public sector topics around GCC, GCC High, DoD, and FedRAMP approved apps and solutions.&nbsp; However, this is not a strict requirement.&nbsp; Speakers are encouraged to submit their sessions if the focus of the content is based on commercial cloud.&nbsp; It is encouraged for the speaker to be able to address questions on availability of their topics in government clouds.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span>
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            <span data-contrast="auto">Topics of Interest</span>
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            <span data-contrast="auto">We are looking for sessions on a wide range of Microsoft 365 topics, including but not limited to the following audiences:</span>
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            <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Super Users</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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            <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">IT Professionals</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}">&nbsp;</span></li>
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            <span data-contrast="auto">Please submit your session via </span><a href="https://aka.ms/m365dc/cfs"> https://aka.ms/m365dc/cfs</a><span data-contrast="auto">&nbsp;by <b>12/6/24.</b> If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via the <a href="https://www.communitydays.org/event/2025-02-21/m365-community-days-dc-2025#contact">contact form</a><a href="mailto:communitydays@m365dc.com"></a>. Feel free to submit more than one session.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span>
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            <span data-contrast="auto">Note: this is 100% in-person only.&nbsp; There will be no hybrid option to deliver, so please only submit if you can be in Arlington, VA.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span>
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        <span data-contrast="auto">Join us in making Microsoft Community Days DC 2025 an unforgettable experience! We look forward to your submissions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}">&nbsp;</span>
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    <b>CfS FAQ</b>
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    <li><b>When is the event?</b><br>Friday February 21st</li>
    <li><b>Where is the event?</b><br>Microsoft's office in Arlington, VA.&nbsp; Address:&nbsp; <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/rcfbTKDnARhDb44VA" target="_blank">1300 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA</a></li>
    <li><b>When is the deadline to submit?</b><br>12/6/24</li>
    <li><b>What topics are you looking for?</b><br>Any and all things Microsoft!&nbsp; Having said that, we know there's a lot of interest in AI and Copilot.&nbsp; We also would love sessions that target different audiences like IT Pro/Admin, Government Employees, Pro Developers, Business User (non-technical) and "super users".&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>We would also encourage you to submit stories.&nbsp; &nbsp;While technical briefs/demos are welcome, often we find a good story is more impactful than a pure demo.&nbsp;<br>We haven't determined the tracks yet, but we plan to organize the sessions around these audiences to help people find the right sessions for their role.&nbsp; For a full list of Products, see the CfS form.</li>
    <li><b>How long are the sessions?</b><br>Plan for 50-70 minutes including Q&amp;A.&nbsp; We'll have finalized agenda and times as the event gets closer</li>
    <li><b>Can I present virtually?</b><br>Sadly no, this is an in-person only event. We will not be streaming it nor will we be having virtual presenters.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><b>Can I get travel covered if I'm from out of town?</b><br>Sadly no, this is a community event and we do not have the funds to pay for out of town speakers.&nbsp; We welcome speakers from anywhere, but you'll have to get yourself here.&nbsp;</li>
    <li><b>Will you accept sessions from first time speakers?</b><br>YES!&nbsp; We really would love to have first-time speakers at our event.&nbsp; Please submit your session and indicate you're a first-time speaker so we can offer you support.</li>
    <li><b>Do I have to submit government content?</b><br>NO!&nbsp; This event is open to all types of content and anyone to attend. Having said that, we want to deliver some government focused sessions because of our proximity to the nation's capital.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
    <li><b>What is GCC?</b><br>GCC stands for Government Community Cloud.&nbsp; It's one of several sovereign clouds Microsoft operates for the US&nbsp;Federal government.&nbsp; For more on the US Sovereign clouds see:&nbsp;<a href="https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/public-sector-blog/history-of-microsoft-cloud-offerings-leading-to-the-us-sovereign/ba-p/2157821" target="_blank">History of Microsoft Cloud Offerings leading to the US Sovereign Cloud</a></li>
    <li><b>I don't know if my feature/product is available in these government clouds?</b><br>No worries!&nbsp; We'll review your session and help determine the correct labels. Our ultimate goals is to help government employees and contractors prioritize sessions that will be most relevant to the cloud(s) they work in.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
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    If you have more questions, please reach out via the <a href="https://www.communitydays.org/event/2025-02-21/m365-community-days-dc-2025#contact">contact form</a>
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