My Visit to Seattle for the MVP Summit 2025

Sunday, March 23

I departed from Schiphol in the morning. I met John Lokerse, Erik Moreau, and Tina Tender - Larsen, and together we flew to Seattle. We arrived at SEA (Seattle Airport) and me and Erik took an Uber to Hyatt House in Redmond after collecting our luggage from the baggage carousel. Once we arrived at the hotel, we checked in and went to QFC nearby for water and other necessities. When we where back at the Hotel we met Mike Halsey from the France that also arrived at the Hotel, we did drink some and then all went to sleep because was a long day.

Monday, March 24

Me and Erik took an Uber from our hotel to Building 33 on the Microsoft campus. Here, we registered and received our badge. We had a pre-MVP Summit day where we heard interesting things from the Surface Team and the Windows Team, including upcoming features. We also provided feedback on future plans. In the evening, me and Erik had dinner at Woodblock with the Surface MVP Team. It was very enjoyable to meet all the Surface MVPs and people from the Surface Team whom I and Erik had often seen in Teams PGI sessions.

Tuesday, March 25

Me and Erik had to get up early to go to the keynote in Building 33. After the keynote, we attended Windows and Surface sessions with very interesting topics and interactive discussions. In the evening, we went to the Reactor Building to pick up our printed t-shirts of our chooice from the MVP Summit 2025. Then we went to Building 92 for the gathering of Windows, Devices, and Security MVPs where I had drinks and food. Did meet Katie from the Security Team there and made a photo of us together with our Copilot outfits, was nice to meet Katie in person after attending so many CCP (Customer Connection Program) sessions.

Wednesday, March 26

Me and Erik Moreau attended more sessions on Windows, Security, and Surface. During the break, We went to the Microsoft Store at Building 92 and looked around, buying a few things like a USB stick and Windows 11 Pro. In the afternoon, I attended more sessions together with Erik. At the end of the day, We went to the Microsoft Store in Building 92 again, and then to a reception hosted by Azure with food and sweets. It was already late, so We took an Uber back to the hotel.

Thursday, March 27

We took an Uber early to Building 33 and had breakfast. Then we walked to Building 3 for the first sessions on Windows and Surface devices. During lunch, we walked to the Reactor Building and picked up our printed certificates. Then we took an Uber to the hotel in Redmond to drop off our belongings and we walked to the FlatStick Pub restaurant for a dinner organized by LogiLumi Supper Club.

Friday, March 28

We went to Building Studio H - Chinook for a day full of sessions with the Windows Server product group. During lunch, I had a meeting with the Edge team and provided feedback. At the end of the day, I took an Uber back to my hotel and went to bed early, as I had to leave for the airport early the next morning.

Saturday, March 29

Me and Erik Moreua left early with an Uber to the airport in Seattle. After checking in, I worked a bit at the airport. Eventually, it was time to board the flight to Amsterdam.

Sunday, March 30

I landed at Schiphol and drove home.

Conclusion

It was a great experience to attend the first in-person MVP Summit. I am grateful to my employer Rubicon for making this possible. I learned a lot and look forward to applying this knowledge in practice and sharing it with colleagues. I am already looking forward to the next MVP Summit in 2026 in Redmond.