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Welcome to the next instalment of the South West User Group, as usual we will be hosting at the Engine Shed in the Junction room, with two 45-minute speaker slots talking about everything Dynamics 365 & Power Platform. We will be providing food and refreshments and for those that wish, we will carry on for a social afterwards.

You can sign up at the even by going to meetup here

| Time | Activity |
| —- | ——– |
| 18:30 | Laura graham Brown – How to Cheat at Power BI |
| 19:15 | Pizza & Drinks |
| 19:45 | Sumit Kumar -Power Apps Unleashed: Mastering YAML for Smarter, Scalable Development |
| 20:30 | Social |

If you would like to speak or have any queries please email [email protected]

Speaker Abstracts

Laura graham Brown – How to Cheat at Power BI 

A picture paints a thousand words, and a graph is a colourful picture of data. Power BI a powerful tool to draw those pictures of data but some find it hard to grasp.

So how do we cheat? What are the shortcuts to still be doing best practice but keeping it simple and within the Power BI pro license? In this session we will build a report from scratch using all the tips and tricks to make it as simple as we can to paint those data pictures to tell those thousand words about your data.

Sumit Kumar -Power Apps Unleashed: Mastering YAML for Smarter, Scalable Development

Did you know you can use YAML to supercharge your Canvas Power Apps development? YAML isn’t just for DevOps—it’s a game-changer for app builders looking for better control, scalability, and collaboration. In this session, we’ll explore how YAML transforms Power Apps development, enabling you to manage app configurations, streamline version control, and integrate seamlessly with ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) tools.

Through hands-on demos, we’ll break down how YAML allows you to structure your app’s components, work efficiently with source control, and automate deployments with precision. You’ll discover how YAML makes app development more modular, transparent, and manageable, whether you’re working solo or as part of a team.

If you’re ready to take your Power Apps beyond the traditional editor and embrace a more professional, DevOps-friendly approach, this session is for you. Let’s unlock the full potential of YAML and make your Power Apps development smoother, smarter, and more scalable!