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Join community leaders from.NET, Azure, Fabric and Global AI, to explore what it takes to build and grow tech communities. Hear their journeys, lessons learned, and how they stepped into leadership. Learn how to get involved, start a community, and connect with others who share your passion for technology.
To learn more, please check out these resources:
* https://aka.ms/build26-next-steps
𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀:
* Rie Merritt
* Stephen Simon
* Prashant G Bhoyar
* Mitchel Sellers
𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
This is one of many sessions from the Microsoft Build 2026 event. View even more sessions on-demand and learn about Microsoft Build at https://build.microsoft.com
DEM377 | English (US) | Developer tools & frameworks
Demo | (100) Foundational
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Chapters:
0:00 – Discussion Goal: Building and Participating in Tech Communities
00:02:15 – Rhee Merritt Talks About Azure Data and Community Engagement Role
00:06:16 – Discussing ways to get involved and support community momentum
00:07:53 – Suggestions for simple volunteering—ordering food, sending emails
00:11:43 – Advice against starting a user group without prior experience
00:12:27 – Recommendation to gain experience before applying to form a user group
00:12:58 – Speaker shares success story from Washington DC—career transitions through workshops
00:21:49 – Focus on community engagement as the core of Fab Con’s success
00:22:19 – Description of community lounge space fostering connection and collaboration Read More Microsoft Developer
