Power Platform Weekly - Issue #235
Welcome to Power Platform Weekly!
The Business Applications Launch Event is happening this Thursday on the Dynamics 365 YouTube channel. See this blog for more information.
In case you missed it, the Microsoft Copilot Studio CAT team has launched a new blog, The Custom Engine. The first five posts are already up.
Congratulations to Lisa Crosbie on 100,000 followers, see her celebration post! 🎉
Have a great week and thanks for reading!
📰 Articles
Search And Filtering Of Sessions On Event Registration Forms
🦸🏻♀️👩💻 Megan V. Walker was asked a question. Might it be possible to add a search box or filtering to an event registration form that has sessions. Well, she solved it.
Enhancing Data Presentation with Conditional Formatting in Power Pages
🦸🏻♀️👩💻 Sam Kumar shows that you can enhance Microsoft Power Pages list views using conditional formatting with JavaScript. This approach lets you visually highlight records such as “Qualified” or “Cancelled” leads based on their status field, improving readability, prioritization, and overall data presentation.
Marketing to Leads and Contacts without duplicate sends in Customer Insights - Journeys
🦸🏻♀️👩💻 How can I send a marketing email to a segment of Leads and Contacts without sending an email to the same email address twice? Amey Holden shows a way of doing it.
Other articles
🦸🏻♀️ Adventures with Copilot Studio: Customizing the End of Conversation Topic by Matt Ruma
🦸🏻♀️🛠️ Your Dataverse Solutions Deserve Better Builds (Here’s How) by Riccardo Gregori
🦸🏻♀️ Customize The Model-Driven Apps Copilot Prompt Library by Matthew Devaney
📺 Videos
🎙️ Podcasts
Cloud Realities Podcast
🧭 This week, Dave, Esmee, and Rob kick off the AI mini-series with Craig Suckling, CAIO at Capgemini and co-host of this special edition. The episode is inspired by “Riding the AI Whirlwind,” Gartner’s 2025 strategic predictions report, which urges organizations to act boldly on AI’s potential while managing risks like rising costs and privacy concerns.
BIFocal Podcast
👩💻 John & Jason talk about the Power BI September 2025 Feature Summary including Standalone Copilot to default-on, Enhanced DAX Time Intelligence in Preview, Editing semantic models in the Power BI Service including create new is now Generally Available , TMDL view is now Generally Available, and more.
Scott & Mark Learn To...Podcast
👩💻 🧭 In this episode, Scott Hanselman and Mark Russinovich dive deep into the promises and pitfalls of AI-assisted coding. They debate whether large language models can truly handle complex software projects, discuss the limitations of current AI systems in areas like synchronization, and explore the difference between human learning and machine pattern-matching. Along the way, they touch on the dangers of over-anthropomorphizing AI, the rise of “thinking tokens” in new models, and the impact these tools may have on junior developers learning the craft.
📅 Events & Webinars
Power Platform Community Conference 2025
(📅 October 28-31, 2025)
Be inspired by Microsoft senior thought leaders, the product experts, and engineers behind the Power Platform. You’ll also learn from Microsoft MVPs who are dedicated to bridging the gap between humanity and technology. PPCC is the perfect place to connect with folks from around the world who are eager to share their insights and knowledge on how the Power Platform & Dynamics 365 can transform your business.
Ignite 2025
(📅 November 17-21, 2025)
Get the edge you need to drive impact in the era of AI. Join Microsoft in San Francisco to bolster your knowledge, build connections, and explore emerging technologies.
ESPC 2025
(📅 December 1-4, 2025)
Choose from over 120 Microsoft 365 and AI sessions, tailored to various skill levels and interests, ensuring you find the perfect fit for your needs. Hear directly from the experts at Microsoft—the innovators behind the products—through thought-provoking keynotes and in-depth sessions. Join 2,000+ like-minded professionals from around the globe and expand your network with industry leaders, innovators, and peers.
Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn 2026
(📅 January 29-30, 2026)
Cloud Technology Townhall Tallinn is a two-day event dedicated to deepening your expertise in the Microsoft Cloud, with sessions on AI, data, infrastructure, and collaboration to accelerate innovation and growth. It is also a unique community gathering at Tallinn’s Creative Hub, combining world-class learning with networking in the heart of Estonia’s capital.
Canadian Power Platform Summit 2026
(📅 March 21-22, 2026)
Canadian Power Platform Summit 2026 is a two-day gathering of Power Platform enthusiasts, designed to elevate your skills through sessions ranging from beginner (100-level) to advanced (300-level), hands-on workshops, and expert-led insights.
💙 Out of the Blue
Seamlessly Open VS Code Desktop from Power Pages VS Code for the Web with auto-download site code
🦸🏻♀️👩💻🚀 In this blog by Neeraj Nandwana, Microsoft adds one-click access from Power Pages to VS Code Desktop, auto-downloading site code for faster setup. It streamlines development and unlocks advanced tools like GitHub Copilot.
Announcing Major Updates to Dataverse + Fabric Integration
🦸🏻♀️🧭👩💻🚀 Manas Maheshwari introduced updates to Dataverse and Fabric integration that cut costs, boost performance, and simplify credentials. Key features include selective table linking, secure identity options, and near real-time data sync for Power BI.
Protecting Your Organization with the Phishing Detection Security Agent for Power Pages
🦸🏻♀️🧭👩💻🚀 In this blog by Parmitha Udupa, Microsoft introduces a Phishing Detection Agent for Power Pages that scans public sites, suspends threats, and alerts admins. It boosts security and offers dispute options for false positives.
Power BI October 2025 Feature Summary
🦸🏻♀️🧭👩💻🚀 Adam Saxton wrote the feature summary for October 2025 this time! Make sure to catch up on all the Power BI news with this blog.
Announcing a new Fabric REST API for connection binding of semantic models
👩💻🚀 Kay Unkroth blogged about a new Fabric REST API that replaces “Bind to Gateway” and supports all connection types for Power BI semantic models. It simplifies connection binding and enables better automation.
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