PPFS 2024: Uniting Innovators in Paris for a Transformative Tech Experience

The Microsoft France Conference Center buzzed with anticipation on December 3rd and 4th, 2024, as the Power Platform French Summit (PPFS) celebrated its fifth triumphant edition. This hybrid event, gathering over 600 enthusiastic attendees in person and online, was more than just a tech conference — it was a rallying point for innovators, problem-solvers, and community champions across France and beyond.

Co-organized by dedicated MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals) like Aurélien Clere, PPFS 2024 created a unique space for the community, by the community. The sessions explored the cutting edge of Power Platform, with hot topics like Dataverse, Microsoft 365 integrations, and AI-driven Copilot solutions taking center stage. The presence of Ryan Cunningham, Microsoft Vice President of Power Platform, underscored the event's significance, as he participated in the keynote that inspired and galvanized attendees.

From business case discussions to deep technical dives, PPFS 2024 offered 65 sessions led by 103 speakers, blending knowledge, networking, and practical insights. The hybrid format connected 492 in-person attendees with an average of 256 online viewers each hour, proving that boundaries were no barrier to learning.

For organizers like Aurélien Clere, the joy lay in unifying the French Power Platform community and witnessing the smiles of attendees as they learned, shared, and collaborated. The 30% year-over-year growth reflected the event's rising influence, cementing its status as France’s premier Power Platform gathering.

MVP Anastasia Salari, speaker at the PPFS2024, also mentioned: “One of the most interesting aspects of the PPFS was the opportunity to hear about how others have implemented projects using the Power Platform. This added a practical and valuable layer beyond the classic product or technical overviews. It allowed us to ask questions, learn from others’ challenges, and gain insights that we wouldn’t get from documentation alone.”

As the final session wrapped, one thing was clear — PPFS 2024 wasn’t just about technology; it was about the power of connection and the potential of a community that thrives on collaboration. With eyes set on an even bigger 2025 tour, PPFS is poised to keep the spirit of innovation alive.

If you are interested in the conference’s content, please find the sessions’ recordings on the PPFS YouTube Channel.