Microsoft MVP Summit: Inspiration, Innovation, and the Next Wave of AI

In March, another prestigious Microsoft MVP Summit was held in Redmond. This exclusive event is for tech enthusiasts and, ultimately, all businesses and organizations. Every year, top experts who have the MVP (Most Valuable Professional) and RD (Regional Directors) titles gather here. Their goal is to use their deep knowledge of Microsoft’s portfolio to facilitate and improve your work and business processes.

So, what can you look forward to and prepare for? Participants are bound by confidentiality, so we can’t share details. One thing is certain though, the turbulent development of AI continues, and this year will bring another big wave of innovations. And when you have your MVP specialist, you have firsthand information and an open path to effectively implementing new features in your company.

Why is it important to have MVP professionals on your team?

To earn the MVP title, one must demonstrate deep technical knowledge and skills. These elite experts then continue to expand and strengthen their expertise. Not only are they the first to know all the latest innovations, but they also share their experiences within the global community of professionals, inspiring each other and finding new solutions. As a result, they can help efficiently implement and utilize the specific technologies that a company or organization needs based on its unique requirements.

Benefits of MVPs for you:

• Expertise and innovation: MVPs have direct access to the latest Microsoft technologies, allowing you always to stay ahead.
• Global network: You can quickly and efficiently resolve technical challenges thanks to the knowledge and experience of members of the worldwide MVP community.
• Certification and trust: Microsoft recognizes the advanced technical knowledge, skills, and contributions of MVPs to the community. MVPs support the credibility, quality, and relevance of solutions and services for your technological needs.

MVPs at Konica Minolta IT Solutions Czech

Having a highly expert and specialized team is crucial for us, so we can always help our customers implement and optimally use the necessary technologies in line with current and future trends.

We are privileged to have two MVP professionals on our team:

Jaromír Šponar, Microsoft Partnership Advisory & Business Development, Konica Minolta Europe

Jaro is a renowned multiple MVP award holder with over 15 years of experience in the enterprise IT sector. His expertise significantly contributes to strengthening partnerships and collaboration between Microsoft and Konica Minolta for the technological development and growth of their customers. He is often a speaker and guest at not only technical events but also industry-specific events in areas such as manufacturing, trade, and industry, sharing his practical insights and experiences. His passion lies in new technologies and the use of AI to simplify your work and enhance efficiency across business processes.

Marek Chmel, Team Leader of Cloud and Security Consulting, Konica Minolta IT Solutions Czech

Marek and his team focus on solutions within Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and the use of AI, including advanced technological security. He is a frequent guest at technical and community events, sharing his experiences and insights as a speaker. He is also a co-author of professional publications on data science and SQL Server.

Marek holds several other certifications, such as MCSE: Data Management and Analytics, Azure Architect, Data Engineer and Data Scientist Associate, and EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker.

We thank our MVPs for their continuous work, dedication, sharing valuable know-how, and enthusiasm for enterprise technologies, which they bring to our company and pass on to all our customers.

Together at Konica Minolta IT Solutions Czech, we can help companies and organizations fully utilize all the benefits of IT innovations and AI tools. And we are ready for the next wave of AI.

If you are interested in more details, we recommend visiting the official pages of the Microsoft MVP Summit 2025 https://summit.microsoft.com/en-us/home/index/

Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals https://mvp.microsoft.com/en-us/mvp

Photo source: private archive of Jaromir Šponar, 2025