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Season of AI: FAQs
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Who can participate?
Any speaker who has scheduled a Microsoft AI event in the participating user groups and programs. These include - User groups in the Microsoft supported Meetup Pro Network, active groups on the Meetup platform, Microsoft Reactor, Global AI Community, GitHub Community Leaders, Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador, GitHub Campus Experts, India Azure Developer Community.
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What do I need to do to join? How do I sign up?
To be eligible, please fill out the form at: https://aka.ms/registerSeasonofAI. Be sure to include the link to your scheduled Microsoft AI event link available and that you are listed as the speaker. Schedule your Microsoft AI talk to occur between January 1 and March 31, 2025.
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How do I make sure I'm listed as the Speaker in my Season of AI Meetup event?
Add speaker's name, bio, and photo to event description or speaker section.
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I’m a speaker at a Microsoft Reactor and other Season of AI events are scheduled here, can I get a free gift?
Yes, as long as you are a) listed as a speaker in the Microsoft Reactor and b) the topic on Microsoft AI products and services. Reminder that speaker gifts are limited to one per speaker.
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When does community pilot start?
The Microsoft Season of AI - Season 3 - Best of AI @ Ignite starts mid-December.
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When can I sign up for the community pilot?
Speakers can work with user group/program leaders to schedule their event. When the speaker has their event link and they are listed as speaker they can complete the form at: https://aka.ms/registerSeasonofAI
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What are the key dates?
All events must take place from January 1 to March 31, 2025. The free gift offer ends on March 14, 2025 at 9 AM Pacific or while supplies last (whichever comes first).
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What’s the free gift?
The first 200 eligible speakers will receive the free gift offer. We will offer 100 gift sets for in person events and 100 gift sets for virtual events. The gift set for in person events includes a speaker gift (socks and travel charger) and 100 stickers for your attendees. The gift set for virtual events will include tech organizer and a few stickers.
Limit one free gift offer per speaker/user group.
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When can I expect my free gift?
Free gifts will begin shipping in January. Please expect your gift to arrive in 6-8 weeks (hopefully sooner!).
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How will I know if I am selected?
The Azure Developer marketing team will let you know if you are eligible via email [email protected] alias. Please check your spam and junk folders so you don’t miss it.
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How long will it take to get my free speaker gift + attendee stickers?
Allow up to 6-8 weeks but we hope it gets there faster!
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How do I get my free gift?
Once you are notified that you are eligible, we will send you details via email you via [email protected] alias.
The email will include a link to the gift fulfillment website. Make sure to use the same email address
Once you provide shipping information, it will take approximately up to 8 weeks to be delivered.
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My gift is lost? What happens now?
Any gift returned as non-deliverable will not be re-sent. Please ensure your address is correct in the fulfillment site.
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Is Microsoft AI content available on the GitHub repo?
Yes, topics check out the 9 talks from Ignite.
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Am I expected to pay for shipping or any delivery fees for my free gift?
No, please REFUSE delivery and email [email protected] alias.
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Where do I get the content for my talk?
You can find Microsoft AI - Season 3 - Best of AI @ Ignite curated content in this GitHub repo.
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What is the content format?
The format is a user group talk, typically a 45 to 60 minute presentation with slides/demos/Q&A.
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What happens after my talk?
Please encourage attendees to take the short, post-event survey via a QR code or https://aka.ms/AttendeesurveySeasonofAI. The survey QR code will be included in the presentation materials and emailed to you via [email protected] alias.
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Can I raffle off my speaker gifts to the people attending?
Yes, you can raffle the free speaker gifts if you wish. Or you can feel free to keep them for yourself!
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Can I still use the Microsoft Season of AI - Best of AI @ Ignite content if my user group or program is not part of one of the Meetup Pro Networks?
Yes! We encourage you to use Microsoft AI content-in-a-box to help you be successful.
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Will speakers and participants have access to Microsoft's AI services?
No, participants nor speakers will be provided access to Azure OpenAI or other AI services. Speakers would need to have their own access to AI services, and if they don't, they'd need to rely on pre-recorded demos.