D365 & Power Platform UG North East – June 2025 Meetup

πŸ“… Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025
πŸ•• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:10 PM BST
πŸ“ Location: Haylofts, 5 Saint Thomas’ Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
🎟️ Register Now: https://mars.mightora.io/yourls/d365ppugne2506


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This event is proudly co-hosted by:

Together, we’re bringing the North East community a fantastic evening of learning, sharing, and connection.


Connect. Learn. Share.

We’re excited to invite you to the June 2025 meetup of the D365 & Power Platform User Group North East β€” an evening of community learning, insight sharing, and connection with local professionals who are passionate about the Microsoft stack.

Whether you’re a seasoned solution architect, a curious maker, or simply Power Platform-curious, you’ll find valuable sessions and great conversation.


Agenda

18:15 – Welcome, Networking, and Introductions

Come early, grab a drink, meet your peers, and get settled.

18:30 – Grounding AI: Lessons from the Human Brain

Speaker: Eswar Prakash
πŸ“Œ Session Details & Link: Session Details

Eswar explores the concept of grounding in AI systems β€” drawing inspiration from human cognition and neuroscience. You’ll gain a unique perspective on how our brains build internal models, and how those insights can help us design more robust, trustworthy AI.

Expect brain science, future-gazing, and practical ideas you can apply in the world of intelligent automation.

19:15 – Break, Food & Networking

Recharge with refreshments and continue the conversation with fellow attendees.

19:30 – An (Up-to-Date) Guide on Building Modern Canvas App Components

Speaker: Josh Giles
πŸ“Œ Session Details & Link: Session Details

Josh walks through the fundamentals of building reusable Canvas App components, offers design tips for maintainability, and delivers a hands-on demo to bring it all to life.

Perfect for makers and developers looking to upskill and streamline app creation.


Why Attend?

  • πŸ’‘ Fresh insights from real-world experts
  • πŸ‘₯ Connect with the local D365 and Power Platform community
  • 🧠 Learn something new β€” whether technical, strategic, or architectural
  • πŸ• Free food and drinks β€” and great company

πŸ‘‰ Reserve Your Spot

🎟️ Click here to register for the event
Spaces are limited β€” grab your seat early!

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