INRM BIY 2026
Activating ADB's next builders
ITD BIY Event at INRM - Build-IT-Yourself. A five-day Microsoft Power Apps capability studio: learn the Power Platform, build a working prototype on a problem you bring from the field, and demo at the Day 5 finale.
The brief
ITD BIY event at INRM
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), through the India Resident Mission (INRM), runs INRM BIY 2026 from 22–26 June 2026. BIY is a learning-oriented innovation activity aligned with ADB's digital transformation, operational efficiency, and staff capability development objectives.
Objectives
This 5-day onsite capability-building program is aimed at:
- Enhancing PowerApps and Power Platform capability among ADB staff
- Enabling a Build-It-Yourself (BIY) application development culture
- Delivering working prototypes addressing real ADB operational challenges
- Strengthening internal adoption of digital transformation solutions
Program Format
5 days, onsite at INRM, in-person. Three movements:
Foundational learning & hands-on training on Power Apps and the Microsoft Power Platform.
Team formation, problem selection, sprint planning, and the collaborative buildathon.
Final demos, jury evaluation, and recognition at Microsoft Office.
All sessions run within ADB office hours, fully in-person across all five days.
You bring the problem.
We build the solution.
Participants are ADB INRM staff, the field officers and operators closest to real pain points. On Day 3 you pitch problems rooted in lived experience; the strongest anchor the teams for the two-day buildathon. Every team is recognised at the finale. No team is left behind.
Mentors & jury
Head Mentors
Head Mentor, PowerApps (Days 1–2), Reskilll
Technical Mentors
Technical Mentor, Buildathon (Days 3–4), Reskilll
Design Mentors
Design & UX Mentor, Buildathon (Days 3–4), Reskilll
Day 5 Jury Panel
External Jury, 4–5 Judges (Education · AI · Industry), Curated by Reskilll
Event schedule
9:30 AM
Day 1: Inaugural & Learning Kickoff
Inaugural session and welcome, followed by foundational Power Apps learning and your first hands-on canvas app, with interactive polls and open Q&A throughout.
9:30 AM
Day 2: PowerApps Hands-On
A full day of hands-on Power Apps labs: Dataverse and the data platform, end-to-end app building, connectors and integrations, and best practices. Completes the learning phase.
9:30 AM
Day 3: Buildathon Day 1
Pitch your problem statements, form teams, and plan your sprint. The buildathon begins, with technical and design mentors supporting every team.
9:30 AM
Day 4: Buildathon Day 2 & Dress Rehearsal
Final build push, a pitch clinic, and a full dress rehearsal with storytelling mentors to get your team demo-ready.
9:30 AM
Day 5: Demo Finale @ Microsoft Office
Team demos before an external jury, recognition for every team, and a closing ceremony at the Microsoft Office.
The prizes
Best Overall Build
Strongest end-to-end execution across all rubric criteria.
Best PowerApps Implementation
Cleanest, most production-ready PowerApps build.
Best Design & User Experience
Strongest interface craft and user flows.
Most Innovative Solution
Most creative or original solution approach.
Best Pitch & Storytelling
Most compelling demo and narrative.
People's Choice
Voted by participants and the on-ground team. Every team also receives one of 15 category titles, no team leaves without recognition.
By the numbers
Frequently asked questions
The studio is for ADB INRM staff - the field officers and operators closest to real pain points. Participants bring their own problem statements rooted in lived experience.
Build your prototype.
Ship it in five days.
Free to attend · No credit card required · Free Power Apps Developer Plan.