Calling All Cosplay Champions!
M365 Community Conference Costume Contest
Greetings, M365 enthusiasts! Prepare to transform the MGM Grand in Las Vegas into a kaleidoscope of creativity during our epic three-day costume contest extravaganza (May 6-8)! Whether you're a cosplay veteran or a first-time fashionista, this is your chance to shine, connect with fellow fans, and potentially beam away with awesome prizes!
May 6
Retro Tech Tuesday
May 7
Wear Your Color
May 8
Space / Sci-Fi Thursday
Your Mission: Three Days, Three Themes
Retro Tech Tuesday (May 6)
Transport yourself back in time to celebrate 50 years of Microsoft! Dust off those vintage tech treasures and throwback threads from the glory days of the 70s/80s. Let's get nostalgic, people!
Wednesday We Wear Pink/Blue/Purple (May 7)
Power up in pink, be bold in blue, or parade in purple! Your vibrant attire supports Women, Cancer Awareness and Allies. Color the conference with your brightest hues!
Thursday Space Day (May 8)
Engage thrusters for the ultimate fandom face-off! Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, Babylon 5, or any cosmic creation—the universe of possibilities is vast and waiting for your interpretation!
The Prime Directive (AKA Rules)
- Eligibility: All M365 Community Conference attendees can participate (no Borg collective mind required!)
- How to Enter: Snap and post your cosmic creation to Whova (resistance is futile!). Post the photo to your favorite social site and use hashtag #M365Con so it has more visibility to others.
- Stardate Deadlines:
- Tuesday & Wednesday missions must be completed by 11:59 PM PT.
- Thursday's final frontier must be conquered by 1:00 PM PT.
- Victory Ceremonies:
- Tuesday's champion revealed Wednesday at 0900 hours on Whova and Microsoft Community social channels.
- Wednesday's victor announced Thursday post-keynote at 1000 hours.
- Thursday's triumphant hero celebrated during the legendary Community Closing session.
How Champions Are Chosen
Three winners emerge daily (that's 9 chances to claim glory!)
Creativity Level: Is your costume set to stun? Maximum originality earns maximum points!
Theme Alignment: How precisely have you locked onto the day's theme coordinates?
Social Engagement: The community's reactions, comments, and shares will boost your ranking!
The High Council (Judges): The esteemed Microsoft Community Reporters will determine your fate.
Treasure Rewards
- 3 prizes awarded each stellar day (9 total treasures await discovery!)
- Each prize valued at a mighty $50.
- Your bounty includes:
- Choice of a $50 Lego set from the Community Lounge (build your victory!) OR
- A voucher for merchandise from the hallowed Microsoft Company Store OR
- Digital badges of honor on Credly and the Microsoft Tech Community (for those with MTC profiles).
Additional Protocol Notes
All costumes must maintain PG-rating (family-friendly directive is non-negotiable)
MGM Grand Prime Directive prohibits masks covering entire faces (partial face decorations are permitted).
By joining our costume armada, you grant permission for your image to be shared across official conference and Microsoft social dimensions.
The High Council's decisions are final (no appeals to the Federation).