Power Platform Community Conference

What Power Platform Community Conference does

Power Platform Conferences Inc., operating as the Power Platform Community Conference, is a private event-management company founded in 2022 and registered in Highland Park, Florida. The company produces an annual community conference for the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem, hosted at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with the 2026 edition constituting its fifth annual gathering. The event serves three primary attendee segments: Solution Builders and Makers, IT Leaders, and Consultants/Partners, delivered through 200+ sessions and 24 workshops spanning Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, and AI agents.

The business model is a multi-stream event revenue construct: tiered attendee registration ($1,999 for a standard 3-day pass, $749 for workshops, with structured group discounts for 3-5, 6-9, 10-14, and 15+ attendee cohorts), a four-tier corporate sponsorship program (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Exhibitor), and ecosystem participation (600+ sponsor-advertised job openings in 2026). Strategic partners include Microsoft (executive keynote by EVP Charles Lamanna), NextGen (Presenting Partner), and AvePoint (Platinum sponsor). The 2026 event layers in premium entertainment (Pitbull concert), signaling a deliberate move upmarket in attendee experience. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, indicating a likely bootstrapped or self-sustaining operating model.

The underlying platform architecture is conventional event production: a single marquee in-person event per year, venue-contracted at a tier-1 Las Vegas property, with content sourced from a distributed community of Microsoft MVPs, partner consultants, and product team members. The proprietary asset is the community aggregation, the brand, and the recurring annual cadence, not a technology platform.

Name

Power Platform Community Conference

Legal name

Power Platform Conferences Inc

Website

https://powerplatformconf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Power Platform Conferences Inc. produces an annual community conference for Microsoft Power Platform practitioners, serving Solution Builders, IT Leaders, and Consultants through 200+ sessions, workshops, and a tiered corporate sponsorship program at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technology Conferences

NAICS

Information (51)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Community Hosting & Membership Platforms (MPACAJAF)

Keywords

• Technology conferences
• Power Platform training
• Microsoft ecosystem events
• AI developer conferences
• Community tech events

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration: Primary revenue from conference pass sales. Standard conference passes are priced at $1,999 during early/regular period and $2,049 during last chance period. Additional workshops can be added at $749 each.
2. Workshop Add-ons: Pre-conference and post-conference full-day workshops are sold as add-ons during registration at $749 per workshop.
3. Sponsorship & Exhibiting: Tiered sponsorship packages at Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Exhibitor levels. Sponsorships include booth space in expo hall, branding opportunities, and access to the Power Platform community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Power Platform Community Conference is an annual multi-day in-person event held in Las Vegas (MGM Grand) focused exclusively on the Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem. It delivers over 200 sessions, 24 pre- and post-conference workshops, keynotes from Microsoft product leadership, on-site AI and Copilot certifications, expo hall access, networking events, and entertainment programming for Power Platform practitioners, IT leaders, and Microsoft partners.

Product overview

Power Platform Community Conference is a single-event conference product — it is not a software platform or SaaS product. The conference is the primary offering, delivering a multi-day in-person event featuring sessions, workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities focused on Microsoft Power Platform technologies including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, Dataverse, and Copilot Studio. Additional components include speaker sessions, workshop offerings, sponsorship opportunities, and hotel/travel coordination services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Power Platform Community Conference 2026 (Annual Conference Pass) A three-day in-person conference pass providing access to 200+ main conference sessions, keynotes from Microsoft product leadership, breakout sessions, expo hall, networking events, three lunches, a T-shirt, and a live entertainment event (Pitbull performance for 2026). Priced at $1,999 standard and $2,049 last chance, with group discounts down to $1,597 per person for groups of 5 or more.
• Pre- and Post-Conference Full-Day Workshops Full-day hands-on workshops sold as add-ons during registration for $749 per workshop (or available standalone with lunch included). Designed for applied learning across the Power Platform stack and can be bundled with a conference pass (1, 2, or 3 workshop packages priced $2,698-$3,996).
• Conference Sponsorship and Exhibiting Packages Tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Exhibitor) granting booth space in the expo hall, branding opportunities, and access to the Power Platform community audience of practitioners, IT leaders, and Microsoft partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25 million monthly users of Power Apps mentioned as context for attendee relevance
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft is the primary sponsor of the Power Platform Community Conference. Microsoft product leaders including EVP Charles Lamanna, CVP Ryan Cunningham, CVP Nirav Shah, and VP Nitasha Chopra serve as keynote speakers. The conference focuses exclusively on Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot, and AI technologies.
• NextGencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNextGen is the presenting organization for the Power Platform Community Conference. NextGenPPCCEvents is the presenting partner logo shown on conference materials.
• AvePointflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum sponsor. AvePoint empowers organizations to confidently embrace the future of work with solutions for data governance, collaboration, and AI. Supports the Power Platform ecosystem.
• Engineer UpcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGold sponsor. Boutique consulting firm dedicated to empowering organizations through Microsoft Power Platform, specializing in governance frameworks and Copilot Studio solutions.
• TrnDigitalcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGold sponsor. Microsoft-focused consulting and managed services partner helping organizations turn AI into measurable business impact, specializing in Copilot and Copilot Studio agents.
• AlithyacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSilver sponsor. Top 1% Microsoft Partner and two-time Microsoft Partner of the Year winner with Power Platform solutions designation. Helps organizations with Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Copilot Studio.
• AndworxcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSilver sponsor. Builds modern solutions on Microsoft Cloud, supporting government and commercial organizations through automation, low code development, and AI integration on Power Platform.
• ArganocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSilver sponsor. Partners with Microsoft customers for AI and low-code solutions, including Power Platform impact assessments, governance workshops, and Copilot implementations.
• PowerApps911 (TMC Global)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSilver sponsor. Premier Microsoft partner specializing in Power Platform, Copilot, and Microsoft 365. Now part of TMC Global family of women-owned Microsoft-focused companies.
• Pragmatic WorkscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSilver sponsor. Microsoft-focused training and consulting company specializing in Power BI, Power Apps, Azure, and Power Platform. Known for On-Demand Learning platform and Learn with the Nerds webinar series.
• QuisitivecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSilver sponsor. Microsoft Frontier Partner with 40+ Partner of the Year awards and 18 specializations. Helps scale Power Platform, Copilot, and AI adoption.
• RescocoreTechnology or IntegrationSilver sponsor. Enables organizations to build complex mobile experiences for frontline workers with low-code tools and solutions, with native integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform.
• Accenture + AvanadecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Global systems integrators collaborating with Microsoft. Avanade has earned Microsoft Global SI Partner of the Year Award a record 19 times with Accenture.
• SolliancecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor and website developer. Elite teams of global technology experts delivering Cloud, AI, Identity, and Cybersecurity solutions. Partner Network of over 200 industry leaders across 18 countries.
• Avid SystemsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Microsoft-focused business process, AI, and enterprise solutions partner with solutions including AvidFlow for case management and AI-powered accelerators.
• HSOminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Business Transformation Partner with deep industry expertise leveraging Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, and Azure. Has over 2,500 professionals across Europe, North America, and Asia.
• HexawareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Global technology and business process services company empowering enterprises to realize digital transformation at scale using Microsoft technologies.
• Hitachi SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Leading global systems integrator specializing in Microsoft technologies with nearly two decades of experience delivering end-to-end business transformation.
• Imperium DynamicsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Globally recognized Microsoft implementation partner with 34+ industry ISV solutions across US, UK, UAE, and Canada, specializing in AI Business Process and governance.
• IncWorxminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. U.S.-based team of senior-level Microsoft experts developing AI-powered business applications, automated processes, and intelligent agents using Microsoft AI and Power Platform.
• JourneyTeamminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Helps Power Platform teams turn AI ambition into real business impact with intelligent apps, automations, and Copilot experiences built on governed data.
• LateetudminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Award-winning digital transformation partner specializing in AI and automation adoption for healthcare, banking, finance, and retail sectors.
• PoweredeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Microsoft Solutions Partner serving US mid-market with intelligent multi-agent AI solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.
• SISminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. ERP and CRM solutions provider for construction and project-driven companies with Construct 365 built on Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• SimformminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Digital engineering company with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure AI. 400+ Azure-certified engineers with 9 Advanced Specializations.
• Stoneridge SoftwarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Microsoft Inner Circle Partner helping organizations turn Power Platform into real business value across Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Dataverse.
• VelradaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExhibitor. Global Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner and Inner Circle member delivering enterprise-grade applications, intelligent automation, AI agents, and analytics.
• DevITJobsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor. Job portal built by engineers for engineers with salary details in every job posting and a 4.5/5 Trustpilot rating.
• Technology RecordsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor. Provides news and thought leadership on Microsoft partner ecosystem solutions addressing enterprise challenges across industries.
• MGM GrandcoreOthersHost hotel for the conference. Located at 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada. Provides conference facilities and discounted room rates for attendees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AWS re:Invent: AWS's flagship annual conference. Similar scale, sponsor ecosystem, and premium pricing model for a hyperscaler community; relevant benchmark for a major cloud platform conference.
• Microsoft Ignite: Microsoft's flagship enterprise conference with deep Power Platform and AI content. Most direct competitive threat to PPCC since it can attract the same Microsoft executive keynote speakers and covers overlapping Power Platform / Copilot themes.
• SAP TechEd: SAP's annual technical conference for developers and administrators. Relevant as a vendor-led enterprise platform conference with similar audience structure to PPCC.
• Microsoft Build: Microsoft's developer conference with growing Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and AI agent content. Competes for the same pro-developer and maker audience PPCC serves within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Direct peers

• TechCrunch Disrupt: Independent tech conference with tiered sponsorships and premium pricing. Comparable as a large independent event organizer serving a tech community with a distinct identity.
• Web Summit: Global multi-track tech conference with tiered sponsorship and premium pricing. Comparable as a large independent event organization targeting enterprise and developer audiences.
• KubeCon + CloudNativeCon: Community-organized conference for the Kubernetes/cloud-native ecosystem run by the CNCF. Closest model to PPCC as an independent, vendor-supported community conference for a specific platform ecosystem.
• Collision Conference: Large tech conference with tiered sponsorship and premium passes. Comparable in scale, GTM motion, and use of headline entertainment to drive attendance.
• Dreamforce: Salesforce's annual user conference. Comparable as a large premium enterprise software community conference with tiered sponsorships, VIP speakers, and entertainment; analog rather than direct competitor.
• PASS Summit (DATA + AI Summit): Community-led conference for the Microsoft data and AI platform (now part of the DATA + AI Summit). Closest analogue to PPCC in being an independent, community-driven event focused on a specific Microsoft stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PowerPlatConf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/power-platform-community-conference

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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