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Co Host: Lydia Foo Lee Yi
Bio: Lydia is a bachelor's student at Asia Pacific University majoring in deep learning in healthcare with a focus on computer science. She likes picking up new skills in fields like technology and medicine. Lydia is enthusiastic about education and the future of work. She wants to help the present and upcoming generations by imparting her knowledge and enthusiasm to students on her strategies to plan about her future.
Co Host: Michelle Sandford
Bio: Michelle Sandford is a Microsoft Developer Engagement Lead for Emerging Developers including Students, Return-to-Work Professionals, Career-Changers, Data Scientists and GameDevs. She is a Tedx Speaker, Australian Computer Society WA Chairman (retired), Microsoftie and one of MCV's 30 Most Influential Women in Games.

Speakers
Nicole Nathalie Tan
Bio: Nicole Nathalie ("NicNat") Tan is a Digital & Application Innovation Specialist for Public Sector (Education) at Microsoft. She is a Mechatronics-Engineer-turned-Specialist who puts her problem-solving skills to work and has a strong drive to empower the next generation of students!

George Coldham
Bio: George Coldham is a Microsoft CSA (Engineering) in Cyber Security. A through and through tech geek, he loves everything from online gaming to AI and shares his knowledge through workshops and talks as much as possible.

Pratima Amonkar
Bio: As Microsoft's Asia Leader for Digital Natives, startups, cloud and AI business strategy, Pratima spearheads the work Microsoft does to empower customers, partners, governments, Digital Natives, startups, and citizens to digitally transform their businesses and lives with the power of Microsoft Cloud and AI. In this role, she is responsible for building the strategic plans and programs to grow Microsoft’s business leveraging the world’s largest and most trusted cloud infrastructure network.

Student Summit Agenda
14:00 - Sizzel Reel and Student Summit Welcome
14:08 – 14:27 – Career Story – Nathalie Tan with 5 mins Q&A
14:27 – 14:30 – Demo** and Poll
14:30 - 14:51 - Career Story – George Coldham with 5 mins Q&A
14:51 – 14:53 – Demo** and Poll
14:53 – 15:15 - Career Story – Pratima Amonkar with 5 mins Q&A
15:15 - 15:20 – Demo** Reel and Poll
15:20 – 15:25 - Student Summit Closing
15:25 – 15:27 - Where to next?

Are you exploring a career in technology? Or looking to accelerate your technical career? Want to know what a “day in the life of” is really like before you dive in? Or get a jumpstart understanding the skills needed for success?

Join us for Student Summit as industry experts inspire you with real-world stories from their careers and identify tips and tactics to help you meet the next horizon of your technical journey. This exciting 90-minute event will help build your confidence and motivation to skill on the Microsoft Cloud, and coach you on the next steps to continue your learning on topics including: Application Development and Developer Tools, Low Code/ No-Code / Fusion Development, and AI, Data and Machine Learning.

Who should attend?
• Students looking to start their career in tech
• Professionals looking to accelerate their careers with new skills
• Anyone who is curious about cutting edge technology

What will I learn?
• Discover the cutting edge of Application Development and Developer Tools, Low Code/ No-Code /Fusion Development, and AI, Data and Machine Learning – and how to build your expertise.
• Tailored learning paths, upcoming networking events in your region, and invitations to join technical communities to help you deepen your technical expertise.
• Career advice about how to start and accelerate your technical career from industry experts.