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I share my preparations for Microsoft Ignite 2019, including two upcoming technical sessions and the release of my new book on Azure Governance. I also discuss the progress of my podcast and my plan to recharge in Dubai before traveling to Orlando for the conference.

Reflecting on the success of our fourth annual SharePoint Saturday Helsinki, I share the event's history from its 2015 origins through its most recent celebration. I discuss the evolution of the conference and announce that, after five years of dedication, I am stepping down to pass leadership of the torch to others.

I share my recent experience delivering a keynote in Helsinki, where I relied more on storytelling than bullet points to discuss cloud strategies and sustainability. The session sparked lively discussions on multi-cloud approaches and cost management, reinforcing my belief that despite the rise of virtual events, live presentations remain the most rewarding experience.

Join me as I share my experience presenting on SharePoint 2016 architectures at my first international conference in Dubai, along with the joy of exploring the city’s warm weather and desert dunes. Reflecting on this successful trip, I look forward to reconnecting with the community at future events once I’m back in Helsinki.

I share my live impressions from the second day of Build 2016, highlighting major announcements that finally deliver the wow-factor missing from the previous day. You’ll find details on Scott Guthrie’s Azure stats, the exciting news that Xamarin is now included with Visual Studio licenses, and the preview launch of Azure Functions.