Beyond the Build is a monthly update from Marcus Ash, CVP of Windows Devices + Experiences, on what’s happening across the Windows Insider Program. Plus, read on to see how you can register to attend our next Windows Insider event on October 15 in Brooklyn, NYC. Earlier this month, we kicked off the next leg of our Windows Insider meetup tour with stops in Berlin, Cologne, and Prague.[caption id="attachment_179172" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A group of Windows Insiders from the Windows Insider meetup in Cologne[/caption][caption id="attachment_179173" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A group of Windows Insiders from the Windows Insider meetup in Berlin[/caption][caption id="attachment_179174" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A group of Windows Insiders from the Windows Insider meetup in Prague[/caption]These meetups were smaller by design. That gave us more time for direct conversations, questions, and feedback. Many of you shared that you can feel the improvements in Experimental builds, especially in overall system responsiveness. That feedback came with a clear ask to keep rolling these improvements out to everyone so your friends, family, and other people in your life can experience them too. Some of that is already underway. Start and taskbar improvements have started rolling out broadly, and you can expect more as we head into the fall.You also asked us to explore new ways of sharing our work, including early design concepts and ideas. We recently held a feedback session where we shared the design for the File Explorer context menus that recently shipped to Experimental builds. You can expect more lightweight, early sharing sessions so we can hear your feedback before improvements make their way into Experimental builds.We also heard that it can be difficult to understand what’s happening with the feedback you submit. You want similar feedback grouped together and a clearer view of what we’re considering and actively working on. We’re increasing our investment in this area and will have more to share soon.A consistent theme across the meetups was the strength of the Insider community. Across each stop, attendees reconnected in person, met people they had previously only known online, and shared tips with one another. It was great to be together, swap insights, and spend time with this community. The feedback and energy we feel from Insiders help us shape Windows. We’re looking forward to keeping the conversation going as the tour continues.MarcusWindows Community Connection in Brooklyn, NYC on October 15: Register for a chance to attend an exclusive Windows Insider event on October 15 in Brooklyn: https://www.aka.ms/windowsfans. Hear from Microsoft leaders and the Windows Insider team, share your thoughts on the program, and get a closer look at what's ahead for Windows. Space is limited.