Back to Redmond: My MVP Summit 2026 Experience

Hi folks,

🔥 MVP Summit 2026 is officially a wrap, and once again it was an absolutely amazing experience! From March 24 to 26, I had the privilege of attending the MVP Summit 2026 at the Microsoft Redmond Campus, near Seattle (WA). This exclusive event brings together MVPs and Regional Directors from all over the world for deep technical discussions, networking, and exciting insights into what’s coming next in the Microsoft ecosystem. Want to know more about MVPs and RDs? Click here.

✈️ The Journey: From Sardinia to Redmond

My journey once again started in Sardinia, making my way across to the Pacific Northwest. There is something special about the anticipation of heading back to Redmond, every year feels like a reunion with an extraordinary community of people who share the same passion for Microsoft technology.

This was my fourth MVP Summit, and it never gets old. The energy on campus when thousands of MVPs from every corner of the world converge in one place is truly something unique.

🎤 Kicking Off the Summit

The event officially kicked off on Monday, March 24, and the atmosphere was electric from the very first moment. As always, the Product Group sessions were incredibly engaging, the Microsoft team clearly puts a huge amount of effort into making this event meaningful and valuable for the MVP community.

One of the moments I always look forward to is seeing the Wall of MVP, the display featuring the names of all active MVPs worldwide. Finding my own name there never gets less special!

Yes, Clippy is back, and we had to take a photo together at MVP Summit 2026! 📎

Once again, I had the incredible privilege of being selected by Avanade as one of the MVPs to attend the Summit in person. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity, it means a lot, and it reflects the amazing culture of investment in people that Avanade embodies. 🧡

The Avanade team in front of the iconic Microsoft sign at the campus during MVP Summit 2026.

🤐 What’s New? Still Under NDA!

Of course, I can’t share any details about what we discussed and learned (NDA rules apply! 🤫), but I can say this: the future looks incredibly exciting.

What is clear is that AI is being placed more and more at the center of everything, from Copilot to the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem. The direction Microsoft is taking is bold, thoughtful, and deeply focused on helping people work better and smarter every day.

Working with Microsoft 365 and Copilot is at the heart of what I do, and the conversations at this Summit reinforced why our mission matters:

• ✅ Help people enhance their daily work
• ✅ Support customers in leveraging AI-powered tools
• ✅ Push the boundaries of what the modern workplace can be

It’s not just about technology, it’s a real mission, and events like this remind me why I love being part of this community.

🌍 The Best Part: The People

If there is one thing that never changes about MVP Summit, it’s this: the best part is always the people.

Reconnecting with colleagues and friends I’ve built relationships with over the years, meeting MVPs from all around the world who share the same passion, having deep conversations about the challenges and opportunities we all face in our daily work, this is what makes the Summit truly irreplaceable.

The Italian MVP crew, always a highlight of every Summit! 🤌

The unmistakable Summit queue, hundreds of MVPs from around the world, all sharing the same excitement.

🎉 Looking Forward to Next Year!

MVP Summit 2026 is done, and what a ride it was. Safe travels to everyone who attended, it was a privilege to share these days with you all.

A huge thank you to Avanade for making my attendance possible once again. 🧡

Got any questions? Drop them in the comments, and I’ll be happy to answer! 👇😊

See you soon! 🚀

Federico

Content Creation Note: Portions of this post were prepared with assistance from AI tools including Copilot for M365 and GitHub Copilot, to streamline the writing process. All content has been reviewed and edited to ensure accuracy and quality.