Master the AI Era: Unlock the Path to Microsoft MVP

What does it take to get recognized by Microsoft as a top community leader? It’s not about certifications. It’s about real impact. Whether it's GitHub commits, deep blog posts, research, speaking at meetups, mentoring others, creating tools, building communities, or pushing boundaries. This session is your access pass into the world of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) program. Forget the general things, just raw, real insights on how people in the trenches, researchers, cloud builders, AI hackers, and security geeks earn the badge. We’ll break down what the MVP award really is, how the rules are changing in the AI era, and how your work in public can turn into global recognition. You’ll learn: * What actually makes someone an MVP in 2025 * How AI, cloud, and open contributions change the game * Where your code, research, talks, content, and community work fit in * How to get noticed, nominated, and what to avoid * Real talk from current MVPs on how they did it, and how you can too **Agenda: 20:00–20:45 (IL Time)** **20:00 – Kickoff & Welcome** Quick intro, why this session matters now in the AI era, and what you’ll walk away with. **20:05 – What is the Microsoft MVP Program** A no-nonsense breakdown of the award, who gets it, why it exists, and what’s changed. **20:15 – Real Talk: How to Get Noticed and Nominated** The technical, the strategic, and the human side. GitHub. Blogs. Talks. Projects. AI tools. Demos. Docs. What works. What doesn’t? What stands out? **20:30 – MVPs Unfiltered** Stories and insights from current MVPs. How they made it. What surprised them? What they wish they knew earlier. **20:40 – Q&A** Your turn. Ask anything. MVPs, paths, contributions, strategy. **Notes** * The webinar will be recorded and streamed live. * A recording will be sent to all registered participants. **Community Channels** * [A landing page for all Community Groups](https://eshlomo.blog/community/)