The SharePoint Conference is coming back to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas May 21-23, 2019! This is THE conference event of the year for SharePoint. I’m honored to be asked back to present, and will have 4 new sessions at the conference:

• Determining when to use SharePoint hub sites
• Next-gen user adoption: Leveraging hack-a-thons to drive creative Office 365 business solutions
• Building a diverse tech community (co-presenting with Wes Preston, MVP)
• Executive presence and personal branding for women in technology

Why you need to attend:
SharePoint Conference is THE place to learn more about SharePoint and related Microsoft 365 technologies like OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, Yammer, Microsoft Stream, Outlook, Office applications, PowerApps, Microsoft Flow, etc. You don’t want to miss your opportunity to:

• Connect with industry gurus, meet with members of the Microsoft product teams, and connect with Microsoft 365 customers from around the world
• Learn more by attending one of 200+ educational sessions and workshops
• Engage with Microsoft partners in the conference exhibit hall
• Learn about Microsoft’s latest innovations and strategic product investments
• Get answers to your burning Microsoft 365 questions!

Save money on your registration:
The SharePoint Conference will likely sell out, so don’t miss your chance to register. Use discount code HAASE and you’ll save $50 on registration!

Want more information on my sessions? Abstracts and video introductions for each session are provided below. I can’t tell you how excited I am about the conference. Hope to see you there!

Determining when to use SharePoint hub sites
Hub sites are fundamentally shifting the information architecture for our intranets. And while site owners are excited about the functionality hubs offer, they’re still unsure when and where to use hubs. This session provides practical guidance on use of SharePoint hub sites, including:
– Determining when hubs are needed
– Building organizational strategies for governing hub sites
– Educating your site owners about hub sites

Next-gen user adoption: Leveraging hack-a-thons to drive creative Office 365 business solutions
This session explores the use of hack-a-thons to drive Office 365 user interest, enthusiasm, and innovation. Hack-a-thons are an immersive and inexpensive learning opportunity. Hack-a-thon participants take part in the entire solution design and build process, from envisioning new business solutions to learning how to build capabilities in Office 365. Come learn how to design and facilitate a hack-a-thon event for your organization or user group.

Building a diverse tech community (co-presenting with Wes Preston, MVP)
User communities play a vital role in the success of SharePoint and Office 365. This session explores methods for welcoming diverse community members. Whether you’re building a SharePoint Saturday event or an organizational or regional user group, you need to attract:
– Citizen developers
– Business users
– Traditional IT staff
– Users of different race, gender, age, and technical proficiency

Executive presence and personal branding for women in technology
This fast-paced diversity session focuses on the unique challenges facing female technology leaders. Personal stories and practical tips for building your personal brand and executive presence communication skills will be shared via a series of short TED-style talks and a Q&A panel. Topics covered include:
– Building a strong leadership personal brand
– Scales of dissimilarity: Why women are often judged differently than men
– Leadership presence, mindfulness, and inclusion