Sandra Kiel
Managing Director and Microsoft MVP
Managing Director and Microsoft MVP
Bremen, Germany
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Sandra is a Microsoft MVP, speaker, and entrepreneur driven by one question: how can digital work feel more intuitive, motivating, and human? As founder of a company rooted in gaming and interactive experiences, she brings game thinking into the Microsoft ecosystem—from Microsoft 365 and Copilot experiences to Business applications and Collaboration workflows. Sandra translates proven game UX patterns into adoption-friendly solutions that help people navigate complexity with confidence.
Beyond technology, Sandra is a passionate community builder. She actively creates spaces where people connect, learn, and grow and she is especially committed to helping new speakers find their voice. Because her own speaker journey started late, she knows how intimidating the stage can feel. As a woman in tech, she also understands what it takes to be seen and taken seriously, and she mentors others to step forward, build confidence, and shape their own path in the community.
Sandra ist Microsoft MVP, Speakerin und Unternehmerin – angetrieben von einer Frage: Wie kann sich digitale Arbeit intuitiver, motivierender und menschlicher anfühlen? Als Gründerin eines Unternehmens mit starkem Gaming- und Experience-Fokus bringt sie Game Thinking ins Microsoft-Ökosystem – von Microsoft 365 und Copilot-Erlebnissen bis hin zu Business-Applikationen und Collaboration-Workflows. Sandra übersetzt erprobte Game-UX-Patterns in alltagstaugliche Konzepte, die Adoption erleichtern und Menschen sicher durch Komplexität führen.
Neben Technologie schlägt ihr Herz für Community-Arbeit. Sandra bringt aktiv Menschen zusammen, schafft Räume für Austausch und Wachstum und unterstützt besonders neue Speaker dabei, ihren eigenen Weg zu gehen. Weil ihr eigener Speaker-Start spät begonnen hat, weiß sie, wie einschüchternd Bühne und Sichtbarkeit sein können. Als Frau in der Tech-Welt kennt sie zudem die Hürden, ernst genommen zu werden und setzt sich dafür ein, dass mehr Stimmen gehört werden, mehr Mut entsteht und mehr Vielfalt auf die Bühne kommt.
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Purview as a Game: Building Visible Data Trust with Levels, Badges, and Story
Data governance has a "worst" reputation. It feels like friction, control, and paperwork.
People hear “Purview” and think, here we go again.
And then the same things happen every time. Data is hard to find, nobody trusts it, and sharing becomes a risk game.
This session is a two speaker battle.
Engin is the Purview and governance pro. He says, “Governance must be strict, or it will fail in real projects.”
Sandra is the game designer. She fires back, “Strict rules do not change behavior. Progress does.”
“Badges are useless if people can cheat.” conters Engin, but Sandra answers, “Then we design anti gaming rules, and we reward maturity, not activity.”
Together we turn Purview into a progression system that teams actually want to finish. We show how to run Purview with clear levels, badges, and a story that makes the rules feel like a mission, not a lecture.
Level 1 makes data findable. Level 2 makes it trustable with clear ownership and sensitivity labels. Level 3 makes it traceable with lineage and impact. Level 4 makes it compliant with policies and access reviews that work in real projects.
Every level includes concrete Purview actions, role based responsibilities, and rewards that reflect real governance maturity, not busy work.
You will learn how to make progress visible, how to keep the system fair, and how to move governance from policy into daily behavior. This is not gamification for entertainment. It is a practical way to make Purview feel like progress, not punishment.
Stop the Pilot Graveyard: Adoption and Governance as a Playbook for Fabric
Microsoft Fabric governance often lives in documents, presentations and some policies, but rarely shows up in daily behavior.
At the same time, adoption programs track usage numbers without linking them to quality, architecture or accountability.
What if governance and adoption were not theoretical, but something teams can practice every week?
In this session, we combine a Governance Card Game with a Fabric Adoption Quest System to create a practical, interactive framework for scaling Microsoft Fabric responsibly.
Using role based Governance Cards and measurable Quest Cards, we will show how to:
1. Define clear ownership across BI, Data Engineering, and DBA roles
2. Turn architectural standards into concrete missions
3. Reward real platform maturity instead of superficial activity
4. Build anti gaming safeguards that protect quality
5. Connect adoption metrics with governance guardrails
and at least make progress visible using signals from Fabric and Microsoft 365
This is not gamification for "entertainment". It is a structured system that makes governance tangible and adoption measurable.
Our Attendees will leave our session with a reusable card based framework to move Fabric governance from policy into practice, and adoption from experimentation into sustained maturity.
From Not Technical Enough to Building with Confidence GitHub Copilot as a Pair Programmer
Many people do not start coding because they believe they must know everything first. This level 100 session shows a simple and safe way to start building with GitHub Copilot as a pair programmer. It is designed for beginners, first time contributors, and people who can read code but rarely write it. The focus is not on jargon or deep dives. The focus is on a clear workflow that helps move from an idea to a small piece of working code with confidence.
In a live demo, the session turns one well written issue into a reviewable pull request. It starts with a small scope and clear acceptance criteria. Copilot is then used to propose a plan and suggest code step by step. The workflow stays safe through small commits, basic tests, CI checks, and a short review checklist, so code is not merged blindly.
Attendees will leave with a beginner friendly starter kit that can be used the next day. It includes an issue template, a simple prompt pattern for planning and coding, and a pull request review checklist for quality and control.
No previous Copilot experience required. Basic GitHub knowledge is helpful but not required.
Building Power Apps like Duolingo: Make Adoption Stick with Game UX Patterns
Most Power Apps fail for one simple reason: They feel like forms.
Not like products people want to come back to.
This session focuses on Canvas Apps and shows how to steal proven UX and UI patterns from game inspired apps like Duolingo and apply them to business apps in a professional way.
The session introduces an engagement toolkit that can be used in real projects. It covers progression systems, clear goals, feedback loops, micro rewards, streak mechanics and simple UI patterns that reduce friction while increasing motivation.
Each pattern is translated into concrete Canvas app design decisions. What to show. When to show it. How to guide users. How to make success visible. Concrete examples and clear do and dont guidance help to avoid common mistakes, so the app feels useful and enjoyable, not like a toy.
Attendees will leave with a practical pattern library for Canvas Apps that includes progress, feedback, rewards, quests, streaks, and social proof. They will also learn UI tactics to reduce drop offs through microcopy, visual hierarchy, empty states, and nudges. Finally, the session explains what gamification can achieve in business apps, what often backfires, and how to keep it professional.
Wie das Metaverse die Zukunft des Lernens revolutionieren wird
Education im Metaverse - Fakt oder Fiktion?
Klar ist - immersives und spielerisches Lernen ist nachhaltiger als jede der vielen anderen Lernformen. Das bestätigen einschlägige wissenschaftliche Studien und Untersuchungen. Aber gilt das auch für komplexe Themen?
Klar ist auch - das “Metaverse” ist gekommen um zu bleiben. Hinter dem Hype des Metaverse, hinter NFT und schillernden VR Events - liegt jedoch die eigentliche Stärke dieser Zukunfts-Technologie in einem ganz anderen - vielmals noch unterschlagenem Bereich - dem des Corporate Learnings. In einer Zeit, in der Lernen zu können und zu wollen zu einer Schlüsselkompetenz wird, und eine Generation Z den Markt tritt, die digital affiner nicht sein könnte, wird es Zeit, auch Corporate Trainings anders zu denken.
Die Frage stellt sich daher:
Kann man nachhaltig im Metaverse lernen und neue Methoden, Soft skills und Technologien adaptieren - ja begreifen, indem man “ins Metaverse” geht. Kann man mit Virtual Reality oder Computer spielen wie Minecraft oder Roblox tatsächlich nachhaltig und motiviert lernen?
An verschiedenen bereits erfolgreich umgesetzten Beispielen möchte ich euch auf eine beeindruckende Immersive Lernreise mitnehmen.
Visual Scripting Revolution with Microsoft Mesh – Unleash Your Creative Potential
Imagine a session that's not just an information exchange, but a gateway to limitless creative possibilities. In this interactive and dynamic session, dive deep into the world of Visual Scripting and discover how you can create stunning 3D experiences with Microsoft Mesh – without writing a single line of code!
Highlights:
Introduction to the world of Visual Scripting: A new era of 3D interactivity.
Breakout session: Live Demo- Watch a simple Mesh project come to life before your eyes.
Workshop: Dive into practice and create your own small 3D project.
Target Audience:
This session is perfect for developers, designers, IT professionals, and anyone looking to dive into the exciting world of 3D interactivity. Prior knowledge in Unity or programming is helpful but not necessary.
Let’s play Azure Dev Ops - Shape up the future - with Gaming
Learning through gaming simply means learning and delving into a complex technical topic by playing it.
Since the use of computer games, whether via tablet, computer or phone, is so widespread, it is obvious that companies and educational institutions are taking advantage of the technology to make learning more interactive and, most importantly, more sustainable - strictly following the motto "understanding is good for today - comprehending is good for always."
It didn't just start with our current and modern technology; game-based learning is actually a centuries-old practice.
They were used as learning tools hundreds of years ago. Just think about chess and how mentally stimulating it can be - It encourages you to think strategically and critically.
But can you also learn technology by playing?
Can you play Azure DevOps to understand?
Using this example, we take you on an exciting journey - it's about faltering wool production, it's about dyeing wool vs. dyeing sheep, it's about healthy sheep vs. sick sheep. What does all this have to do with Azure Dev ops? Let us surprise you and are you ready for a novel learning journey.
Gamifying Zero Trust: The Key to Understanding and Adoption
In today's evolving cyber landscape, the Zero Trust model stands paramount, offering robust defenses against a myriad of threats.
But how can organizations ensure their teams fully grasp the significance of Zero Trust? And more importantly, how can they inspire genuine commitment to its principles?
Enter gamification. By turning cybersecurity strategy education into an interactive experience, we can make the complexities of Zero Trust not just comprehensible, but engaging. This session delves deep into the transformative power of gamification and how it can be the linchpin to fostering a culture of cybersecurity diligence.
What attendees will gain:
Insight into why traditional methods of explaining Zero Trust might fall short.
Strategies to introduce and implement gamified methods in cybersecurity training.
Tools to measure the effectiveness of a gamified approach in terms of compliance and understanding.
Motivation to champion this novel approach in their organizations, aligning personal and company-wide cybersecurity goals.
Join the session to discover how addressing the personal needs of employees through gamified learning can be the game-changer in your organization's cybersecurity strategy.
Equip yourself with the tools to lead, inspire, and safeguard in an era where understanding is just as crucial as compliance.
From Blocks to Bytes: Playfully Mastering Generative AI and M365 Copilot
In an era dominated by technology, the conventional methods of understanding complex concepts often lack the spark of engagement. How can we kindle curiosity and transform the process of playfully mastering the intricate world of generative AI into an enjoyable adventure? Join us on an exploration that unveils the boundless potential of playful learning, with Minecraft as our canvas for unraveling the magic of generative AI and M365 Copilot.
Key Takeaway: Discover how playful learning can demystify generative AI, ignite creativity, and cultivate a deep understanding of this fascinating technology, and learn how to incorporate these innovative approaches into your educational toolkit or tech enthusiast journey.
In this presentation, we challenge the notion that learning is best achieved through passive observation of PowerPoint slides. Instead, we embark on a journey that illustrates how a Minecraft-based games can serve as a gateway to playfully master the nuances of generative AI and M365 Copilot. Dive deep into the captivating realm of generative AI and witness how learning can be an exciting quest filled with exploration and wonder.
Clipchamp Mastery: Videos professionell erstellen und teilen im M365-Umfeld
In dieser 45-minütigen Session wirst du durch die Integration von Clipchamp in deinen Microsoft 365 Tenant geführt und lernst, wie du diese leistungsstarke Videobearbeitungsplattform nutzen kannst, um unternehmensinterne Videos aus Microsoft Stream heraus professionell aufzubereiten und in deinem Intranet zur Verfügung zu stellen. Du erhältst eine praktische Erfahrung mit Clipchamp, beginnend mit den Grundlagen der Videobearbeitung bis hin zu fortgeschrittenen Funktionen, die deine Unternehmenskommunikation auf das nächste Level heben.
Lernziele:
Verstehen, wie Clipchamp im Microsoft 365 Tenant integriert und effektiv genutzt werden kann.
Erlernen der grundlegenden und fortgeschrittenen Videobearbeitungsfähigkeiten, um interne Kommunikationsmaterialien zu erstellen.
Erkennen der Best Practices für die Erstellung und Verbreitung von Videos im Unternehmensintranet.
Kennenlernen der Anpassungsmöglichkeiten für die Verbreitung von Unternehmensvideos auf YouTube und anderen sozialen Plattformen.
Diese Session richtet sich an IT-Profis, Kommunikationsspezialisten und alle, die in ihrem Unternehmen für die Erstellung und Verteilung von Videoinhalten verantwortlich sind. Keine Vorkenntnisse in der Videobearbeitung erforderlich.
Am Ende dieser Session wirst du nicht nur die technischen Fähigkeiten besitzen, um mit Clipchamp beeindruckende Videos zu erstellen, sondern auch die Strategien kennen, um diese effektiv in deinem Unternehmen und darüber hinaus einzusetzen.
Cake as a Service - oder wie man Azure Cloud Modelle spielerisch lernt
Lernen durch Gaming bedeutet ganz einfach, dass man ein komplexes technisches Thema lernt und vertieft indem man es spielt.
Da die Nutzung von Computer Games, sei es per Tablet, Computer oder Telefon, so weit verbreitet ist, liegt es auf der Hand, dass Unternehmen und Bildungseinrichtungen die Vorteile der Technologie nutzen, um das Lernen interaktiver und vor allem nachhaltiger zu gestalten – streng nach dem Motto “Verstehen ist gut für heute – Begreifen ist gut für immer”
Es hat nicht erst mit unserer aktuellen und modernen Technologie begonnen; spielbasiertes Lernen ist eigentlich eine jahrhundertealte Praxis.
Sie wurden schon vor Hunderten von Jahren als Lernmittel eingesetzt. Denkt man einfach mal an Schach und wie geistig anregend es sein kann – Es regt Sie zu strategischem und kritischem Denken an.
Aber kann man auch Technologie lernen indem man spielt?
Kann man Azure Nurzensmodelle spielen um die Unterschiede zu begreifen?
Anhand dieses Beispieles nehmen wir euch auf eine spannende Reise mit nach Minecraft Education - es geht um den kommunalen Garten, eine Einladung zum Geburtstag und eine rote Telefonzelle. Was das alles mit Azure zu tun hat? Lasst euch überraschen und seid bereit für eine neuartige Lernreise.
Build Fast - Fail Faster - Why AI Agents (Still) Don’t Work
AI agents are hyped as the next revolution in the digital workplace. They promise automated support, contextual help, and real relief for IT departments. But in real-world business, most projects fail, because of tech limitations, but because of organizational reality.
This session iwill tell the story of a future that fails in the present. I’ll share why AI agents still don’t work in companies and which uncomfortable truths we need to face if we want to change that.
This is not a tool walkthrough. This is a reality check:
Why RAG is not enough
Why UX determines trust
Why leadership beats technology
Why we must lead agents instead of just building them
You’ll leave with actionable insights to transform failure into momentum, for companies that really want to make AI agents work.
I promise: this session is uncomfortable. But necessary.
Play or Pass? A Gamification Reality Check for Microsoft 365 Adoption
We’ve all seen it: a new Microsoft 365 rollout, and suddenly everything gets likes, badges, “fun” posts and challenges. Teams, SharePoint, Viva Engage, intranet, learning portals : a bit of glitter everywhere.
And after a few weeks? People are back to their old habits.
In this session, we ask the honest question: where do playful, game-inspired ideas really help and where do they just add noise?
We come at this from two different angles: one of us works with a game design mindset, thinking in quests, progress and rewards, the other spends her time designing Microsoft 365 spaces, content and routines that people can actually live with day to day.
In the first part, we deep-dive into 5 key scenarios. The audience plays along in a live poll: for each scenario you vote “Play or Pass?”, see the results on screen, and then we quickly debate two angles:
which game-inspired mechanics could help or hurt, and
how to design the Microsoft 365 experience itself (channels, pages, flows, messages) so it supports real behaviour change.
In a fast lightning round, we run through additional 5 scenarios to reveal broader patterns: which types of M365 experiences are almost always a good fit for playful elements – and which should stay clean, simple and purely functional.
You leave with a set of design patterns for M365 adoption – where playful elements make sense, where they don’t, and how to use Microsoft 365 creatively (without gimmicks) to help people actually change the way they work.
Lead with Experiences, not with Agents: How User Adoption beats “Agent Hype”
Everyone is talking about agents right now. Like they will fix everything.
And yes, building an agent is getting easier and easier and makes a lot of fun for us techies.
But that’s not the real challenge.
The real challenge is simple: people don’t use it.
Or they try it once, get confused or annoyed, and go back to their old way of working.
In this session, I’m not here to sell more agent features.
I want to inspire leaders to think differently: to design for the human who has to work with it every day.
Less focus on what the agent can do, more focus on what the user experiences: clarity, control, and real productivity. If an agent “can do more” but creates more chaos, more questions, more uncertainty, or more clicks… that’s not productivity.
That’s just another tool that adds noise.
I will show you a simple framework leaders can use to shift from “agent features” to “human outcomes”: agents that support real work, build trust, and stay under human control (undo, transparency, clear limits).
Stop the Scroll of Doom: 10 Game UI Tricks for Canvas Apps – and Better Vibe/Code App Prompts
This talk is not about AI and not about fancy design. It’s about one very normal problem: Power Apps that are hard to use.
Many Canvas Apps (and also Vibe Apps / Code Apps) end up as one long screen with many buttons. People scroll, search, get tired, and stop using the app. The logic is fine, but the UI is heavy.
In this session, we show 10 very simple UI tricks we know from games: clear paths, small chunks, visible progress, little feedback after each action. We use them on Canvas Apps with modern controls and show short before/after examples.
If you also use Vibe Apps or Code Apps, we briefly show how to describe these ideas in a simple way, so the generated apps don’t become “scroll of doom” again.
No big theory, no AI deep dive, no pixel-perfect design lesson – just small patterns you can try in your next app.
Stop the Scroll of Doom: 10 Game inspired UI Tricks in Power Apps
Stop the Scroll of Doom isn’t about fancy visuals. It’s about one thing: making Power Apps feel obvious to use.
Many business apps don’t fail because they are broken. They fail because they are tiring. One endless screen. Too many buttons. No clear “where am I”, no progress, no feedback, weired error messages. Users scroll, guess, hesitate, and then… they just stop using the app and find ways arround.
Games handle complexity differently. They guide players with clear objectives, simple navigation, visible progress, and tiny feedback moments that build trust. And the best part: you can use the same tricks in Power Apps without turning your app into a toy.
In this session, i will give you 10 practical game UI tricks to upgrade your Power Apps UX, focused on:
Clear navigation (so users never feel lost)
Progress and save points (so tasks feel finishable)
Micro feedback (so every click feels reliable)
Expect short “before vs after” examples, a simple checklist you can reuse, and concrete ideas you can apply immediately in your next app. You will leave with patterns that make your apps feel calmer, faster, and more “finished” and that’s what drives real adoption.
Quest Mode: Design & Build a Gamified Onboarding Agent with Microsoft 365 Copilot + Power Platform
Most organisations already have onboarding content. Some also tried chatbots or simple agents for new employees. But often the experiences feels flat and boring. It is hard to find the right content. And many people stop using it very quickly.
This Full-day tutorial includes hands-on labs. You will design and prototype a Gamified Onboarding Agent that fits a real Microsoft 365 environment and onboarding reality. You will learn how to translate an onboarding journey into a storyline, quests, XPs and feedback loops and how to implement the agent backbone and a lightweight “quest layer” using Microsoft 365, Copilot and the Power Platform. Where possible, you also get a community starter kit with templates, canvases and sample assets. We will share it openly after the event so you can reuse and adapt the approach after the conference.
In the morning we start from your reality. We look at typical current onboarding journeys, your content, and the tools you already use in Microsoft 365. We map pain points and opportunities. Then we use game thinking to shape the "players journey" into quests, xp and achievements. Together we define player roles, core loops, rewards and progression for the first weeks of a new employee.
In the afternoon we move into the build mode. You will sketch the agent experience and implement a working prototype using Teams, Copilot, Power Apps and Power Platform building blocks. You will create the data structure and basic flows, then add a gamified experience layer. This will be a simple Onboarding Quest canvas app in a game inspired style to track progress, achievements and connect back to the agent.
By the end of the day you will have a tangible prototype or a high fidelity concept, depending from where you start. You will also have a repeatable framework you can use for other scenarios. And you will have a shared language to work better together across business, IT and User experience design.
Press Start: Designing Gamified Power Apps That People Love
Let’s press Start and build something fun. In this interactive session, we’ll explore the core ideas behind gamification - motivation, feedback loops, and rewards—then immediately put them into practice by creating a gamified Power App live. The audience will help shape the rules, challenges, and mechanics in real time. You’ll leave with practical patterns you can reuse, a better understanding of when gamification works (and when it doesn’t), and proof that Power Apps can be playful and productive.
Heist Mode: Stealing Game UX Patterns for Better Power Apps
Most internal apps focus on “getting the job done.” Games focus on making the next step obvious, progress visible, and feedback rewarding. The good news: those patterns work incredibly well for business apps too.
In this session, i will introduce a working set of game UX patterns that drive adoptionby clear objectives (“quest thinking”), strong feedback states, visible progress, and controlled variety to reduce repetition. For each pattern, i will show a quick before/after example. Then we will build live a small prototype for one of these pattern in Power Apps to show what it takes to translate these ideas into real app behavior and UI—practical, maker-friendly, and immediately reusable.
Expect a session that is equal parts inspiration and implementation: you will leave with patterns you can apply the same day across Microsoft 365 solutions and Power Platform experiences.
Pixel, Purpose, Power: Minecraft as a Playground for Real Teamwork
Minecraft is a game. But at the same time, it’s one hell of a mirror for team behavior.
In this session, I’ll show how you can use Minecraft to create real team challenges in the context of Modern Work and why our brains are wired to love these game mechanics.
Together, we’ll take a look behind the scenes:
What happens in our brains when teams play?
How can gamification principles like feedback loops, reward systems, and progression be harnessed for team growth?
Which challenge formats work best, from scavenger hunts to adventure scenarios to capture-the-flag?
And of course:
How to put all of this into practice in Minecraft, without needing a massive dev team but with Fun and Learnings.
This session is an invitation to rethink teamwork in a playful, powerful way.
Pixel, Purpose, Power: Minecraft als Spielfeld für echtes Teamwork
Minecraft ist ein Spiel. Und gleichzeitig ein verdammt guter Spiegel für Teamverhalten.
In dieser Session zeige ich, wie man mit Minecraft echte Teamchallenges umsetzt und warum unser Gehirn diese Spielmechaniken liebt.
Wir schauen gemeinsam hinter die Kulissen:
Was passiert im Kopf, wenn Teams spielen?
Wie lassen sich Gamification-Prinzipien wie Feedback-Loops, Belohnungssysteme oder Progression gezielt für Teamwachstum nutzen?
Welche Challenge-Formate funktionieren besonders gut – von der Schnitzeljagd über Adventure-Szenarien bis hin zu Capture-the-Flag?
Und natürlich:
Wie man das alles hands-on in Minecraft umsetzt, auch ohne riesiges Dev-Team.
Diese Session ist eine Einladung, Teamarbeit neu zu denken
Let’s Get You on Stage (Women Edition)
Du willst auf Tech-Konferenzen sprechen, aber weißt nicht, wo du anfangen sollst? In dieser praxisnahen Session senken wir gemeinsam die Hürden für euren Einstieg als Speakerinnen. Wir starten damit, Imposter-Gedanken zu entlarven – dieses leise „Ich bin nicht gut genug“, das besonders uns Frauen ausbremst. Anschließend erstellt ihr Schritt für Schritt ein Speaker-Profil, wir schauen uns passende CFPs (Calls for Papers) an und klären, wo ihr euch realistisch und mit gutem Gefühl bewerben könnt. Danach formen wir aus euren Ideen ein klares Session-Thema und schreiben eine überzeugende Submission – inklusive der Bausteine, die Veranstalterinnen wirklich sehen wollen. Ihr geht mit einem konkreten Profil, einer starken Bewerbungsidee und klaren nächsten Schritten raus.
From “I’m Not Technical Enough” to Building with Confidence: GitHub Copilot as my Pair Programmer
GitHub Copilot is no longer just this autocomplete tool. In 2026, I use it like a pair programmer: I describe the task, Copilot suggests the code, and I stay in control with reviews and quality checks.
I’m not a classic developer and that’s why I’m giving this session. Many people (especially women) feel they need to “know everything first” before they can start coding. I want to change that. This is a Level 100 session: no deep dive, no jargon, no showing off.
Just a clear path to start building through exploring and trying things out. With guardrails that keep you safe.
In a live demo, I will show a simple workflow where GitHub Copilot acts as my pair programmer: we turn one clear issue into a reviewable pull request. We start with small scope and acceptance criteria, ask Copilot for a plan, make small commits, add tests, and use CI checks and a review checklist so we do not merge blindly.
You will leave with a beginner-friendly starter kit, and you can use next day: an issue template, a simple prompt pattern, and a PR review checklist.
Der Engagement-Heist: So leihst du dir UX-Tricks aus Games für Business-Apps
Business-Apps sind oft auf Funktion gebaut. Games sind auf Engagement gebaut. In dieser Session ziehen wir einen kleinen UX-Heist: Wir “klauen” bewährte Game-UX-Patterns und übertragen sie auf Business-Anwendungen im Microsoft-Umfeld.
Du bekommst zuerst eine schnelle Pattern-Gallery (wie Objectives/Quests, sichtbarer Fortschritt, starkes Feedback und smarte Variety in Apps aussehen). Danach zeige ich in kurzen Live-Demos, wie sich einige dieser Patterns pragmatisch in Power Apps umsetzen lassen – ohne das Ganze verspielt wirken zu lassen.
Am Ende nimmst du eine wiederverwendbare Pattern-Checkliste und ein Blueprint mit, um deine nächste App klarer, motivierender und besser nutzbar zu machen.
Building Power Apps like Duolingo: Drive Adoption with Game UX Patterns
Most Power Apps fail for one simple reason: they feel like forms. not like products people want to return to.
In this session, we’ll borrow proven UX/UI patterns from gaming and consumer apps like Duolingo to turn “one-and-done” Power Apps into experiences that users actually enjoy using.
You’ll learn a practical engagement toolkit: progression systems, clear goals, feedback loops, micro-rewards, streak mechanics, onboarding quests, and UI patterns that reduce friction while increasing motivation. We’ll translate these patterns into real Power Apps design decisions—what to show, when to show it, how to guide users, and how to make success feel visible.
Expect concrete examples, do’s & don’ts, and a “pattern library” you can apply immediately—without turning your business app into a toy.
Takeaways
A Gaming UX Pattern Library for Power Apps (Progress, Feedback, Rewards, Quests, Streaks, Social Proof)
UI tactics to reduce drop-offs: microcopy, visual hierarchy, empty states, and nudges
Gamification done right: what works, what backfires, and how to keep it professional
UX Lessons from Gaming: Building a Power App for Copilot Adoption
What if we could take the captivating principles of gaming and apply them to solve real business challenges? In this session, you’ll discover how to use Game UX principles—like progression systems, feedback loops, and rewards—to create engaging experiences in Power Apps. We’ll focus on the example of a Copilot Adoption App, showcasing how a gamified learning path can guide users to explore and master new tools step by step.
Through practical demonstrations, you’ll learn how Power Apps can leverage gaming-inspired design to boost user engagement and drive adoption of complex processes like Copilot. Whether you’re looking to simplify user onboarding, make workflows fun, or increase engagement in any business scenario, this session will equip you with actionable insights to get started.
Let’s Flip the Script! Design and Build a Gamified Power App in Real Time
Tired of one-size-fits-all solutions? In this unique and highly interactive session, we’re flipping the script! You—the audience—will provide the business case, and together we’ll design and build a gamified Power App in real time. Using Game UX principles like progression systems, rewards, and feedback loops, Sandra, ChatGPT, and Copilot will show you how to turn any idea into an engaging, user-friendly app.
Whether it’s onboarding, task management, or something entirely unexpected, we’ll work with your input to create a tailor-made solution on the spot. Along the way, you’ll learn how the Power Platform empowers teams to innovate quickly and collaboratively while maintaining a focus on user experience and engagement.
Key Takeaways:
1. Understand how to apply Game UX principles like progression systems and feedback loops to Power Apps.
2. Learn tips and tricks for rapid prototyping and user-friendly app design using Copilot and AI tools.
3. Leave inspired with ideas to gamify your own business processes.
Why Attend:
This session is perfect for IT professionals, developers, and business leaders looking to explore the intersection of creativity and technology. Whether you’re new to Power Apps or a seasoned pro, you’ll gain fresh insights into engaging app design and the power of real-time collaboration.
Blog Brilliance: Crafting Viral Tech Stories with Microsoft Designer & Clipchamp
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital content, tech bloggers face the dual challenge of crafting informative content and presenting it in a visually compelling way. "Blog Brilliance: Crafting Viral Tech Stories with Microsoft Designer & Clipchamp" is a session designed to equip tech bloggers with the tools and strategies needed to stand out in a crowded digital space. This session will delve into the world of visual storytelling, focusing on how Microsoft Designer and Clipchamp can be used synergistically to create captivating blog content that resonates with audiences and enhances online presence.
Session Highlights:
Understanding the Digital Ecosystem: We begin by exploring the current trends and challenges in tech blogging, emphasizing the need for high-quality visual content to drive engagement and growth.
Mastering Microsoft Designer: Attendees will learn how to utilize Microsoft Designer’s AI-driven capabilities to create stunning visuals effortlessly. The session will include a live demonstration of transforming complex tech concepts into engaging graphics.
Video Storytelling with Clipchamp: Discover how Clipchamp’s user-friendly video editing tools can be used to produce compelling video content that complements written blog posts, enhancing the overall narrative.
Practical Takeaways and Tips: The session will conclude with actionable tips and best practices, empowering attendees to immediately apply these tools in their content creation process.
This session will be interactive, featuring Q&A segments, live demonstrations. Attendees will leave with not just theoretical knowledge, but practical skills and inspiration to enhance their tech blogging journey.
OneNote - 10 Produktivitätshacks
Entdecken Sie in dieser dynamischen Session, wie Sie mit OneNote Ihre Produktivität revolutionieren können. Wir decken praktische Hacks und unbekannte Funktionen auf, mit denen Sie Notizen effizienter gestalten, Informationen blitzschnell organisieren und Ihre täglichen Arbeitsabläufe optimieren können. Egal, ob Sie Einsteiger oder erfahrener Nutzer sind, diese Tipps und Tricks werden Ihnen helfen, OneNote maximal zu nutzen, um Ihre Ziele schneller und einfacher zu erreichen. Bereiten Sie sich darauf vor, Ihre Notiznahme auf das nächste Level zu heben und Ihre Produktivität zu steigern!
Microsoft Mesh: from zero to hero
In this 45-minute technically focused session, you will discover the practical implementation and diverse possibilities of virtual spaces in Microsoft Mesh. We dive deep into the technical intricacies of Mesh to understand how it is redefining enterprise collaboration and innovation. You will gain insights into the technical architecture, integration into existing systems and the development of your own applications in Mesh. Using real examples from various industries, we show how Mesh expands the boundaries of what is possible in digital collaboration.
Why you shouldn't miss this session:
This session is ideal for you if you want to gain a deep technical understanding of Microsoft Mesh and learn how to maximize its potential in your business. We'll show you how to use Mesh to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges and create a future-oriented, connected work environment.
Three takeaways for you:
1. Concrete implementation strategies: Learn specific steps for implementing Mesh in your company, including integration scenarios and customization options.
2. Develop your own Mesh applications: Get practical tips on how to develop and tailor your own applications within the Mesh platform to meet the specific needs of your business.
3. Insight into visual scripting - Discover how you can integrate your own interaction elements into your immersive spaces without code.
Microsoft Mesh in Aktion: Umsetzung und Möglichkeiten von Immersive Spaces
In dieser 45-minütigen technisch fokussierten Session entdeckst du die praktische Umsetzung und die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten von virtuellen Spaces in Microsoft Mesh. Wir tauchen tief in die technischen Feinheiten von Mesh ein, um zu verstehen, wie es Zusammenarbeit und Innovation in Unternehmen neu definiert. Du erhältst Einblicke in die technische Architektur, die Integration in bestehende Systeme und die Entwicklung eigener Anwendungen in Mesh. Anhand von realen Beispielen aus verschiedenen Branchen zeigen wir, wie Mesh die Grenzen des Möglichen in der digitalen Zusammenarbeit erweitert.
Warum du diese Session nicht verpassen solltest:
Diese Session ist ideal für dich, wenn du ein tiefgehendes technisches Verständnis von Microsoft Mesh erlangen und lernen möchtest, wie du dessen Potenzial in deinem Unternehmen voll ausschöpfen kannst. Wir zeigen dir, wie du Mesh nutzt, um innovative Lösungen für komplexe Herausforderungen zu entwickeln und eine zukunftsorientierte, vernetzte Arbeitsumgebung zu gestalten.
Drei Takeaways für dich:
1. Konkrete Implementierungsstrategien: Lerne spezifische Schritte zur Implementierung von Mesh in deinem Unternehmen, inklusive Integrationsszenarien und Anpassungsmöglichkeiten.
2. Entwicklung eigener Mesh-Anwendungen: Erhalte praktische Tipps, wie du eigene Anwendungen innerhalb der Mesh-Plattform entwickeln und maßschneidern kannst, um den spezifischen Anforderungen deines Unternehmens gerecht zu werden.
3. Einblick in Visual scripting - Entdecke wie du ohne Code eigene Interaktionselemente in deine Immersiven Spaces integrieren kannst.
AI and Neurodiversity: Pioneering Support Through Artificial Intelligence
This session offers a deep dive into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in enhancing the lives of neurodiverse individuals. As AI technology evolves, its application in personalized learning, mental health support, and daily living assistance for those with neurodiverse needs is becoming increasingly significant. This presentation will explore current innovations, ethical considerations, and future potential of AI in this field.
Key Topics:
• Introduction to AI and Neurodiversity: Understanding the basics of artificial intelligence and its relevance to neurodiversity.
• Personalized Learning Systems: How AI is revolutionizing learning for neurodiverse individuals by providing customized educational experiences.
• AI in Mental Health Support: Exploring AI-driven tools and apps designed to aid mental health, particularly for neurodiverse users.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of AI applications in supporting neurodiverse needs, showcasing their impact and effectiveness.
• Ethical Considerations: Navigating the ethical landscape of using AI in neurodiversity, including issues of privacy, data security, and user autonomy.
• Future Directions: Predicting future advancements in AI that could further revolutionize support for neurodiverse individuals.
Beyond Boundaries: Empowering Neurodiverse Teams with Microsoft Mesh
In this session, we will explore how Microsoft Mesh, a revolutionary technology in the world of Mixed Reality, can support teams in integrating and promoting the unique talents and perspectives of neurodiverse individuals. We will demonstrate how the 3D immersive communication and personalized space design of Microsoft Mesh create a more inclusive work environment that considers diverse neurological needs. We will present practical examples and case studies illustrating the benefits of this technology in supporting neurodiverse teams.
The aim of this session is to foster a deep understanding of how technology can serve as a catalyst for inclusion and diversity, especially in a professional environment that increasingly relies on remote work and digital collaboration. We aim to stimulate a discussion that goes beyond conventional approaches and shows new ways to integrate neurodiverse talents into the workplace.
This session is ideal for executives, HR professionals, team leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, teamwork, and inclusion.
Von Biomen, NPC’s und Monstern - Minecraft in der Hochschullehre
Minecraft ist eines der erfolgreichsten Computerspiele weltweit. Viele Studierende haben eigene Spielerfahrungen, Lehrende kennen das Spiel oft durch ihre Kinder. Das Spiel bietet als Open-World-Spiel nahezu unendliche Möglichkeiten bei der Erkundung von Welten, dem Bau eigener Dinge oder dem Lösen von Aufgaben.
Auch in der Hochschullehre kommt spielerischen Elementen eine immer größere Bedeutung zu. Stichworte wie Serious Games oder Gamification stehen dabei für eine Überbrückung des vermeintlichen Gegensatzes zwischen ernsthafter Lehre und unterhaltsamem Spiel.
Während es bereits viele Anwendungsbeispiele für den Einsatz von Minecraft in der schulischen Ausbildung gibt, wird Minecraft bisher kaum in der Hochschullehre eingesetzt.
Im Rahmen eines Pilotprojektes haben wir uns daher im Wintersemester 2022 an der BSP Business and Law School zusammen mit der Innovtionsagentur Event Punks mit der Frage beschäftigt, wie Minecraft in der Hochschullehre eingesetzt werden kann.
Die dabei gewonnen Erkenntnisse werden in dieser Session gemeinsam von Lehrenden und Studierenden allen Interessierten präsentiert.
Tags:
Game Based Learning, Serious Games und Gamification in der Hochschullehre
Erfahrungsbasiertes Lernen, Action Learning
Schlüsselqualifikationen und Future Skills
Leadership development outside the box
Sustainable Change Management needs Virtual Serious Games
Getting a grip on change with a Virtual Serious Game Change Management. That is our objective. We have developed and deployed a number of games that can be used for different change challenges. These change management games are used in our projects as well as in our change seminars to illustrate theoretical learning through practical exercises in a game. Our platform for this is AltspaceVR and we exploit this collaborative platform in all aspects.
We will be happy to show you how this works live and in colour. Nothing is easier than understanding through play. Nothing is more sustainable.
Game on: How Brands entered the Metaverse in a playful way
Many different companies are asking us what exactly the metaverse can do for their learning experience or their brands or what their brands can do in the metaverse.
These new, immersive, virtual environments have the potential to provide a fresh approach to staying relevant to existing customers while attracting new ones and learn and adopt new technologies and topics.
One of the most basic ways that brands can get started in the metaverse is by taking full advantage of gaming platforms, like Minecraft, Roblox or Fortnite, which offers fully realized immersive experiences few others can provide right now.
Companies like spotify, Netflix, Nike and Walmart have partnered with Roblox, others like Burberry are using Minecraft as a branding experience.
The power of these branded experiences lies in how little these have to do with what the company does in real life. Yet, because of the game-like nature of these interactive experiences, Gen Z and also GenA is firmly aligning itself with many of them. The overall intention behind these gamified experiences is to generate buzz and recognition and engender themselves as early adopters in the metaverse.
So why do companies choose these gaming platforms as their metaverse presence. Why don't they use other "mature" technologies. Why do they rely on gaming instead of VR. with our impulse we want to give an overview of why these well-known game platforms are so well suited to pave the way for big brands to enter the metaverse. We want to answer these and many other questions, give you how tos to start and advice, what to use to start.
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Sandra Kiel
Managing Director and Microsoft MVP
Bremen, Germany
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