Dot NET Liverpool

Venue Update
We’re excited to let you know that this event will be taking place at a new venue.

Description
This event will feature two fantastic talks, covering both real-world impact with Microsoft Power Platform and modern approaches to building resilient software systems.

Talk 1: Power Platform for Good - Making a Real Impact
Delivered by Melissa Hale
This talk gives attendees insight into how someone with a scientific, non-technical background transitioned into a developer role within a consulting company, while also contributing to a charity – “Collaboration for Kids”.

What:
Learn how Power Platform was used to transform a charity’s digital space in a meaningful way. You’ll see how an intranet and process automations were created to support healthier choices for children and adults — all powered by Microsoft Business Applications and Modern Workplace technologies.

Why:
Non-profit organisations are under increasing pressure to optimise operations and focus their time on supporting their cause. Technology can play a huge role in reducing manual workloads and improving communication. This session will show how you can use your existing skills to make a real difference.

How:
Expect engaging storytelling, live demos, practical use cases of Power Automate and SharePoint, and tips for working with diverse stakeholders.

Takeaways:

• Real-world examples of Power Platform in non-profits
• Strategies for collaboration and user adoption
• Inspiration to use your tech skills for social good

Talk 2: Building Self-Healing Pipelines
Delivered by Faith Sodipe
This session introduces the core ideas behind systems that can detect problems and recover automatically — without constant human intervention.

What:
Explore how modern systems evolve from traditional monitoring into intelligent pipelines that can observe behaviour, detect issues, and trigger safe recovery actions.
Why:
As systems grow more complex, resilience becomes critical. Designing for failure and recovery is essential for building trustworthy software.
How:
Through simple examples and real-world analogies, you’ll learn how observability, automation, and intelligent decision-making come together to create self-healing systems.

Takeaways:

• What “self-healing” means in modern software
• Why designing for failure is essential
• Core components of a self-healing pipeline
• How to gradually introduce resilience into your systems

Food

We have a selection of food available including Vegan options but if you'd like to know more please drop one of our organisers a message before the event via the group message forum. (https://secure.meetup.com/messages/)

If you would need assistance to leave the building in the event of an evacuation then please let us know via the group message forum. (https://secure.meetup.com/messages/)

Schedule

Doors open from 18:00
Pizza at 18:20
Intro and welcome 18:40
First Speaker Starts 19:00
break 19:30
Second Speaker Starts 19:40
Close ~21:00 (Don't feel bad if you have to leave early for a train/bus/lift home - no one will be offended)

Live Steam Link
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https://youtube.com/live/Ar82z4wnyvc

Travel
We're hosting our upcoming events at Baltic Ventures, located in the heart of Liverpool's vibrant Baltic Triangle.
For information on how to find us visit
http://dotnetliverpool.org.uk/how-to-find-us

For our May meet-up, we will be welcoming Saeed Esmaeelinejad, who will be delivering a talk on embedding stateful AI in .NET Applications.

AI integration has moved far beyond simple prompt-and-response patterns. In this session, we’ll explore how to design stateful AI experiences in .NET using Azure OpenAI Assistants/Responses. You’ll learn how to move past stateless API calls to build intelligent systems that remember context, adapt to users, and feel truly conversational. Through real-world .NET examples, we’ll uncover the architecture, challenges, and best practices for bringing production-ready AI assistants to life.

Food

We have a selection of food available including Vegan options but if you'd like to know more please drop one of our organisers a message before the event via the group message forum. (https://secure.meetup.com/messages/)

If you would need assistance to leave the building in the event of an evacuation then please let us know via the group message forum. (https://secure.meetup.com/messages/)

Schedule

Doors open from 18:00
Pizza at 18:20
Intro and welcome 18:40
First Speaker Starts 19:00
Break 19:45
Second Speaker Starts 20:00
Close ~21:00 (Don't feel bad if you have to leave early for a train/bus/lift home - no one will be offended)

Live Steam Link
(Please like and subscribe to show your support)
https://youtube.com/live/svdLXvhLni4?feature=share

Travel

Train - James Street station is a 2-minute walk from the Lab. Liverpool Lime Street is approx 15-20 minutes walking distance.

Driving - Underground parking available.

Bicycle - Cycle rack available.