Employees from Applied Information Sciences across the United States gathered in Las Vegas to geek out over the newly announced enhancements to the Power Platform. The Power Platform Community Conference 2024 (formerly the Microsoft Power Platform Conference) was held from September 18-20 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Around 6,000 attendees came together to learn, network, and support the Power Platform community.
A few of the most interesting releases in the Power Platform announced at the conference include:
- AI Recorder for Desktop Flows: This tool simplifies the creation of desktop flows by reducing errors associated with recording clicks and keystrokes, making automation more accessible.
- Generative Actions in Power Automate: Users can now create and manage cloud flows directly within their workspace, enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows.
- Natural Language Desktop Flows: The ability to generate desktop flows using natural language is now in public preview, further simplifying the automation process.
- Coauthoring in Power Apps: This feature allows multiple makers to work on different parts of a canvas app simultaneously, speeding up development and improving collaboration.
These enhancements make the Power Platform more powerful and user-friendly, helping organizations innovate and streamline their operations.
Some of AIS Employee’s Favorite Sessions
While there were many amazing sessions at PPCC 2024, we wanted to give a special shout-out to a few that we are particularly excited to learn from and incorporate into our practice at AIS.
Flows and Apps Done Fast – Matthew Devaney
Nobody likes a slow app-or-flow. Learn how to build applications and automations that run at “ludicrous speed” in this frantic, fast-paced session. I’ll share my all of my battle-tested methods that you can immediately implement in your own apps and flows. Code examples are included.
Matthew’s BlogThe Ultimate Guide to Animations in Canvas Apps! – Kristine Kolodziejski
– Learn about the different methods of implementing animations in Canvas Apps, and their pros and cons,
– Understand how animations impact your users, and how to make them accessible for everyone,
– Witness the magic unfold live as we build multiple animations in under 60 minutes!
– How to build reusable animations to save time for future development!
Integrating the Power Platform within Your Prodeveloper Strategy – Neeraj Nandwana, Marcel Ferreira, Warren Bryant
In this session, we will discuss how we are continuing the evolution of Fusion Development to make the most of the pro developer talent inside your organization. Learn how pro developers can build and evolve apps, enable others to achieve better quality outcomes with their apps, and ensure good software engineering practices are available to all developers.
Session LinkWe can’t wait to attend next year!
With an array of incredible features, the Power Platform Community Conference offers a unique opportunity to connect with users and developers from around the globe, showcasing the true impact of our community. From in-depth technical discussions to a captivating fireside chat with Trevor Noah on the implications of AI, this conference truly lives up to its name. It transforms our online interactions into real-world connections, creating a space for innovation and collaboration.
