Matt Beard is a 5x Microsoft Business Applications MVP, full stack developer, and long-time advocate of the Power Platform. With deep experience across Dynamics 365, Power Apps, and Dataverse, Matt has delivered multiple commercial ISV products and a wide portfolio of PCF controls including one of the first ever approved for AppSource.

Beyond his technical work, Matt is a passionate community leader. He runs the Scottish Summit, one of the largest Microsoft tech events in Europe, as well as the national D365PPUG events, helping to bring professionals together to learn, collaborate, and innovate.

Known for his practical, developer-first mindset and clear communication style, Matt regularly speaks at user groups and conferences across the UK and beyond. Whether he's exploring pro-code extensibility or low-code governance, his sessions aim to share real-world insight, challenge assumptions, and spark discussion.