Joshua Ndemenge, Kenya MSP, shares 2019 EMEA Microsoft Student Partner Summit experience

Joshua Ndemenge, Kenya MSP, shares 2019 EMEA Microsoft Student Partner Summit experience

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MSP’s at 2019 EMEA Microsoft Student Partner Summit. Amsterdam

Microsoft hosted MSP’s from across EMEA at the Microsoft Student Partner Summit 2019 in Amsterdam. Josh from Kenya shares his 5 day experience.

After 7 months into the Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) program i was glad to be chosen to attend the EMEA Microsoft student partner summit 2019. This included a chance to attend the Microsoft Imagine cup EMEA Finals and Microsoft Ignite The Tour all held in Amsterdam, Netherlands. An opportunity like no other in my entire campus life. With an opportunity not just to network with other industry professionals but also to meet new people and tour a different country.

After a month of a great hustle to get all the travelling documents in place I was ready for it. In the early morning of 17th march I left for the summit and few minutes to 6 pm (UTC+1) I arrived in Amsterdam. Together with other MSP’s we left for the Holiday Inn where we would reside for the next 4 days.

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Minutes after checking in at the hotel and settling in my room i headed for dinner. It was during dinner that I met the guy from the PI Project who was here for the Imagine cup reginal finals from Russia. It did not occur to me that this was the team that would take the third position. I also did meet Lee Stott who gave me more insight on the Machine Learning Stack on azure. Pretty much day one involved much of networking with the other MSP’s, Imagine Cup Finalists and the team from Microsoft.

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18th March, Day one of the MSP summit –
After breakfast we took a bus direct to Microsoft Offices. One thing would catch your attention at the offices and this was Microsoft’s mission placed in bold and in light.
The first activity was a talk from GIST Network revolving around how to build a perfect pitch for your idea and put all the blocks together into a nice presentation.

The MSP Summit day 1 activity begun later in the afternoon as the Imagine cup finalists had their mentorship sessions. During this I had an opportunity to share with fellow MSP’s what it takes to run a student community on campus. 
Next, we teamed up for the open hack, work on an idea and pitch it the next day. Just like in all hacks this was a day where the better part of the night was spent writing the code. Follow the thread for the open hack projects here

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Team iCropal, presenting at 2019 Imagine Cup EMEA regional finals in Amsterdam

19th March, second day of the summit and the day for the imagine cup final competition. –
This was a very inspiring day for me to see what student across the region can come up. I was glad to meet the team from Kenya Team iCropal. After the imagine cup competition I got the opportunity to have a chat with Wiley Larsen about a project I am currently working on. I got a lot of new ideas and how to cope with some of the challenges. Big thanks Wiley Larsen.

20th March Microsoft Ignite The Tour. Headed to Amsterdam Rai for the conference. –
I had chosen the Learning path Getting most out of your data. And out of the four session I attended one session (Using Artificial Intelligence to Augment Data) was captivating, and many people showed up for it. The day ended with a private dinner, yes for the first time I’m mentioning meals. This is why, during the dinner we had raffle tickets and five lucky individuals would win 250USD. Unfortunately, that was not me.

21st March, Final day in Amsterdam. Headed to Rai Amsterdam for the live Microsoft Mechanics Show. Spent the next 2 hours exploring the city. Checked out the hotel at 11 am.

This was an exciting moment to learn, network and explore. Special thanks to Pablo(Microsoft Imagine Cup, program manager) and the whole team from Microsoft for this incredible opportunity.

Follow Joshua Ndemenge’s exploits on twitter.

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SOTSA and MSP GIMPA Presents CodeHouse

SOTSA and MSP GIMPA Presents CodeHouse

CodeHouse: Come learn how to code mobile apps using Xamarin tools in Visual Studio.

CodeHouse

Microsoft Students Partners (MSP) and the School of Technology Students Association (SOTSA), of Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA) presents CodeHouse.

CodeHouse is a mobile application coding session, that seeks to teach you how to design and develop Windows, IOS and Android phone apps using Xamarin studio.

The training session takes place 3rd May 2016 at the AVU Lab, GIMPA, Accra from 2pm to 5pm.

For more information and direction contact 0576232897 or 0206600440.

Come along with your laptop, which should have Visual studio 2015 & Xamarin tools installed.

Click here to download Visual Studio

UPDATE:

Here are some pictures from the event;

Source: MSP GIMPA

Sign Up to be a Microsoft Student Partners Ghana Member

Sign Up to be a Microsoft Student Partners Ghana Member

Microsoft student partners are students in tertiary institutions with a passion for technology and want to share their deep knowledge with their fellow students, lead and mentor the next generation of software developers.

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If you and want to represent Microsoft and are a tertiary student with a passion for technology and a desire to share with your peers, Microsoft is currently recruiting people for the Microsoft Student Partners Program in Ghana.

We are looking for tertiary students with a passion for technology and a desire to share that passion with other students on their campus. Students in universities or colleges in Ghana will have the great opportunity to become part of an amazing community.

As a Microsoft Student Partner here are some of the activities you’ll be involved in and stuffs you’ll gain as benefits.

  • You’ll be informed about the latest Microsoft technologies
  • You will acquire the tools and training to lead technology discussions on your campus
  • You will demonstrate the newest technologies, host tech events, and connect with like-minded students and faculty
  • You will lead the Microsoft Student Community at your campus
  • You will work closely with Microsoft and the other MSPs, and build and important network of contacts
  • You will get a proof of your MSP participation that can be used when you apply for work
  • You will receive tools, training, and networking opportunities so you can develop and refine the skills you need to jump-start your career
  • You will experience DREAMSPARK!

Applications are currently opened, so register now to be a member of Microsoft Student Partners Ghana in your institution.

Here are the requirements;

  • Be fully enrolled in an accredited tertiary institution
  • Have a passion for technology and the need to share that passion
  • Be ready to learn and have fun

Applications end on 15th of July 2015.  To register visit Microsoft Student Partners Ghana’s page on Facebook and click on the sign up button (find the sign up button close to the like button) or click here.

 

 

 

Source: Microsoft Students Partners Ghana

 

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