Passionate about sharing knowledge and making an impact in tech? Learn what it takes to become a Microsoft MVP from those who’ve done it and hear directly from MVP Program staff. Discover how to expand your influence, showcase your expertise, and practical tips for getting nominated. Walk away with a roadmap for growing your contributions and positioning yourself for MVP success. To learn more, please check out these resources: * https://mvp.microsoft.com/ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: * Fernanda Herger * Betsy Weber * Priyanka Shah * Jeremy Sinclair 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 LIVE176 | English (US) Broadcast Stage #MSBuild Chapters: 0:00 - Fernando and Betsy Introduce Themselves and Roles 00:03:46 - Priyanka’s Experience Hosting AI-Focused Events 00:05:09 - Showcasing enterprise use cases of agentic technologies 00:05:20 - Platform for learning agent hygiene and practices 00:06:46 - Jeremy discusses balancing work, passion, and development 00:10:15 - Value of Contribution and Recognition in the MVP Program 00:11:36 - Priyanka’s Path to Technology Evangelism and Informal Meetups 00:15:38 - Impact of MVP status on client trust and professional credibility 00:17:36 - Closing discussion: personal meaning of being an MVP

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