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Business Development Roundtable Series

Please join The Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative (BPGI) for our Business Development Roundtables, offering an in-depth overview of opportunities to fully maximize partnering with Microsoft. Hosted in collaboration with the Black Channel Partner Alliance (BCPA), AppMeetup, and other stakeholders, these intimate roundtables are designed to equip technology business executives with tools, strategies, and resources to reach their full potential as owners and Microsoft partners.

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Dont miss the networking and learning opportunity of the year

Empower | May 15-16, 2024 | Redmond, WA | Microsoft

Join Us at the Empower Summit!

We are excited to host you at this year's Empower Summit and look forward to an engaging partner experience. Seize the opportunity to interact directly with Microsoft stakeholders and connect with fellow partner executives across multiple workshops and networking sessions.
Building on the momentum from the inaugural 2023 Summit, you don’t want to miss this year’s 2-day immersive event at the Microsoft campus in Redmond. is designed for small-to-medium sized business owners within the partner ecosystem, focusing on pivotal growth and innovation.
This year's theme, “Driving Impact in the Age of AI,” highlights our commitment to equipping partners with the essential tools, insights, and strategies needed to thrive in an evolving technological landscape. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Microsoft executives, stakeholders, and other partners, fostering meaningful connections across the tech ecosystem.

Wednesday, May 15th – Day One: AI Integration and Partner Enablement
Harnessing Technical and Business Growth

Thursday, May 16th – Day Two: Maximizing Impact and Driving Growth
Strategies for Partner Ecosystem and Co-Sell Success

REGISTER TODAY!

Partners, Microsoft employees, and supporters are welcome to attend.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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