🚀 The 2025 SharePoint Hackathon: Quick Summary

The 2025 SharePoint Hackathon is a two-week-long event designed to bring out the best in creativity and problem-solving for SharePoint users and developers alike. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or just someone interested in SharePoint, this hackathon has something for you!

Here’s a quick and simple breakdown of everything you need to know:

🎯 Event Overview:

• Dates: March 3 to March 17, 2025
• Goal: Encourage innovation around Microsoft SharePoint by building cool solutions, whether through designs, AI, or extensions.
• Who can participate: Open to everyone, from end users and designers to developers and architects.

🏆 Hackathon Categories:

1. SharePoint Agents:
   • Use AI agents to create smarter ways to interact with SharePoint content.
   • Perfect for automating tasks or building custom solutions for your organization.
2. Out-of-the-box Designs:
   • Show off how you’re using SharePoint’s design tools like flexible layouts to create beautiful portals.
   • No need to be a developer – if you can design, you can participate!
3. Viva Connections:
   • Build personalized dashboards for employees with Microsoft Viva.
   • Create interactive employee experiences for both desktop and mobile users.
4. SharePoint Framework (SPFx):
   • Use the SharePoint Framework to extend SharePoint’s functionality.
   • Integrate with AI to create intelligent, automated features in SharePoint.

🎥 How to Submit:

• Submit a video showing off your solution.
  • Length: 1-8 minutes
  • Focus on storytelling and how your solution works.
  • You don’t have to write code, you just need to explain what you’ve built and how it solves a problem.

🏅 Prizes:

• Unique SharePoint badge for all participants.
• Mentoring sessions with Microsoft experts.
• Free tickets and hotel stays for the Microsoft 365 Conference in May 2025.
• Opportunities to present your solution in community events and Microsoft blogs.

🔑 Key Themes:

1. AI-powered agents to automate and enhance SharePoint use.
2. Flexible layouts to create more engaging and professional-looking portals.
3. Viva Connections to make employee dashboards and mobile experiences better.
4. Innovation across all levels, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, this event is for you.

🛠️ Get Started:

• The hackathon is live now, and runs through March 17, 2025.
• Multiple webinars and live streams are planned to guide you through the process and answer your questions.

🔗 How to Learn More:

• Want to know more? Read more and join the hackathon to explore the world of SharePoint, AI, and innovation.