Atlanta, GA

Copilot / AI Track

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A410

Copilot for Power Platform : Accelerating your Development with AI

Paul Papanek Stork

Paul Papanek Stork

Don't Pa..Panic Consulting, Owner

Microsoft is adding AI support to the Power Platform low code development platforms called Copilot. You can use Copilot to help build your next App, Flow, or Bot. Copilot can enhance your development experience in multiple ways.

  1. You can use natural language to describe what you are trying to build. Copilot will return a suggested design for the app, flow, or Dataverse tables which you can then use.
  2. Copilot will also help you along the way by suggesting modifications to improve your PowerFX formulas.
  3. Copilot controls can also be used in Apps to submit natural language queries about your data
  4. You can also embed a Custom Copilot developed in Copilot Studio into your App.

Copilot won't replace you as a Citizen Developer, but it will help you produce amazing apps and powerful flows in a fraction of the time.

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A311

Develop Declarative Agents to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot to get the most out of your investment!

Andrew Connell

Andrew Connell

Become an expert developer in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem!

You've rolled out Microsoft 365 Copilot and now your organization has entered the AI revolution.

Mission accomplished... or is it?

Out of the box, Microsoft 365 Copilot only has access to the underlying LLM's baseline knowledge and some content in your Microsoft 365 tenant.

But most companies have valuable data outside Microsoft 365—manuals, standard operating procedures, policies, inventory systems, ERPs, CRMs, sales data, and more!

After learning how copilot works, you’ll learn how to unlock copilot's power by extending its knowledge and teaching it new skills! From populating the semantic index with unstructured content using Microsoft Graph connectors to creating actions and implementing RAG patterns for real-time relational data access, you'll make copilot truly yours!

This workshop for full-stack developers focuses on creating declarative agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot to implement specific scenarios. You'll learn how to build scalable enterprise solutions without additional Copilot Studio licensing costs. Follow along as Andrew builds these connections, APIs, actions, and custom agents—or roll up your sleeves and build your own using your Microsoft 365 tenant and Microsoft 365 Copilot license!

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Room A314

Optimizing Search and Content Management in Microsoft 365

Emily Mancini

Emily Mancini

Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted

In Microsoft 365, managing content with decentralized permission models support organizational change and cleaner permissions. Unfortunately, they may not align with users' mental models, making it difficult for them to find content. Creating intuitive locations for content based on user needs across these spaces can enhance user experience and efficiency.

Join us as we explore different approaches for centralizing your content in this modern decentralized world. You will leave with scenarios and best practices for structuring and delivering content throughout your tenant.

What we'll cover: -Understanding default search scopes and how to customize them -Using the Content Type Gallery and Site Templates for a consistent information architecture -Centralizing content through custom search experiences, including the PnP Modern Search web parts, Search Verticals, and the Highlighted Content web part. -Evaluating when to use Restricted Search and Access Control Lists -Using SharePoint Advanced Management for Restricted Access Control and Restricted Content Discoverability

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Room A315

Unlock Your Productivity Potential with Microsoft 365 Copilot

William Huneycutt

William Huneycutt

Upskill Tech

Ready to transform your workday? Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot can automate tasks, streamline collaboration, and enhance productivity. This isn’t just training—it’s your gateway to a smarter, more innovative way to work.

Why Attend? Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot can: • Automate Repetitive Tasks: Save time and focus on impactful work. • Streamline Collaboration: Work smarter across apps and teams. • Boost Productivity: Achieve more with less effort.

What You’ll Learn • Harness Copilot’s Power: Automate workflows, get instant answers, and generate ideas effortlessly. • Master Copilot Agents: Leverage tailored assistance for consistent and precise results. • Maximize Key Apps: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and more—all enhanced by Copilot.

Take Your Skills to the Next Level Gain hands-on experience and practical strategies to: • Simplify workflows with Copilot Agents. • Free up time for creative tasks by automating mundane work. • Streamline meetings, collaboration, and content creation with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Don’t Miss Out! The future of the workplace is here. Join us to experience how Microsoft Copilot can help you achieve more with less effort. With hands-on exercises and actionable insights, you’ll walk away ready to transform your workflow.

Monday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Room A316

Copilot Studio 101

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar

6 x Microsoft AI MVP| 3 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP| Speaker| Author| Leading AI Architect | Microsoft Certified Trainer, AI Architect at AIS

With ChatGPT, other large language models and generative AI have caught the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and c-suite. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella Says Microsoft is THE Copilot company. With the adoption of Copilots increasing at a rapid space, there is an exponential rise in the demand for custom copilots.

Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. Engage with customers and employees in multiple languages across websites, mobile apps, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, or any channel supported by the Azure Bot Framework.

In this demo-driven workshop, we will cover how organizations can use the new Microsoft Copilot Studio, ChatGPT, and Azure OpenAI services to build next-gen sophisticated enterprise-grade Copilots.

We will cover:

  1. Microsoft Copilot Studio Key Concepts
  2. Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
  3. ChatGPT key concepts
  4. How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure Open AI, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
  5. Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
  6. Power Platform Custom Connectors
  7. Best Practices
  8. How organizations can use the new Microsoft Copilot Studio, ChatGPT, and Azure Open AI services to build next-gen sophisticated enterprise-grade Copilots?
Monday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Room A315

A Practical Approach to Copilot Readiness in Microsoft 365

Joy Apple

Joy Apple

The Joy of SharePoint - Microsoft MVP & Modern Work Strategist

Michal Pisarek

Michal Pisarek

Helping organizations drive effective digital transformation and change using Office 365

Microsoft Copilot has the potential to revolutionize modern work—but only if organizations are truly prepared. This interactive, fast-paced workshop will equip IT professionals, administrators, and business leaders with the critical knowledge and practical strategies needed for a successful Copilot implementation.

Through expert insights and real-world guidance, we’ll focus on:
🔹 Expectations vs. Reality – What Copilot can (and can’t) do today.
🔹 Three Key Areas of Readiness: - Technical Readiness: Licensing, key configurations, and security essentials.
- People Readiness: Adoption strategies, governance, and change management.
- Content Readiness: Structuring data for better responses and reducing risks.
🔹 Actionable Takeaways: A streamlined roadmap to accelerate your Copilot journey.

Join Joy Apple, MVP, and Michal Pisarek for a step-by-step approach to preparing your Microsoft 365 environment for Copilot. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your strategy, this session will help you cut through the noise and move forward with confidence.

Monday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Room A316

Copilot Studio Deep Dive

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar

6 x Microsoft AI MVP| 3 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP| Speaker| Author| Leading AI Architect | Microsoft Certified Trainer, AI Architect at AIS

With ChatGPT, other large language models and generative AI have caught the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and c-suite. Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella Says Microsoft is THE Copilot company. With the adoption of Copilots increasing at a rapid space, there is an exponential rise in the demand for custom copilots.

Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. Engage with customers and employees in multiple languages across websites, mobile apps, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, or any channel supported by the Azure Bot Framework.

In this demo-driven workshop, we will cover advanced topics to create multi-agent systems and autonomous agents using Copilot Studio.

We will cover:

  1. Microsoft Copilot Studio Key Concepts
  2. Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
  3. What are multi-agent systems and autonomous agents?
  4. How organizations can use the Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry to build multi-agent systems and autonomous agents following industry best practices?
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A405

Building Custom Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot Studio vs. Teams Toolkit

Andrew Connell

Andrew Connell

Become an expert developer in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem!

Mark Rackley

Mark Rackley

Director Microsoft Practice @ Protiviti

You've rolled out Microsoft 365 Copilot and now your organization has entered the AI revolution.

Mission accomplished... or is it?

Out of the box, Microsoft 365 Copilot only has access to the underlying LLM's baseline knowledge and some content in your Microsoft 365 tenant.

But most companies have valuable data outside Microsoft 365—manuals, standard operating procedures, policies, inventory systems, ERPs, CRMs, sales data, and more!

In this workshop, learn from long-time Microsoft MVPs Mark Rackley & Andrew Connell how to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 Copilot investment, creating unique scenarios tailored for your organization.

After learning how Copilot works and comparing the options available to customers, Andrew & Mark will take their real-world experience to demonstrate what options are available to you.

We’ll cover using Copilot Studio, a great tool for makers, power users, and low-code developers to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, and how to create Autonomous Agents. But that’s not all… you’ll also learn how full-stack web developers can use the Teams Toolkit for VS Code to create declarative agents or custom engine agents!

These options enable customers to go from the out-of-the-box capabilities to implement advanced customization scenarios. You’ll learn how to extend Copilot's knowledge with your organization’s data and teach it new skills, even when that data doesn’t live within Microsoft 365. You’ll walk away with a solid grasp of what options are available to you, which tool is the best for your scenarios, and requirements, as well as the costs & licensing involved with each option.

Key takeaways:

  • Understanding how Microsoft 365 Copilot works, its built-in capabilities, and customization options
  • Learning what’s possible to extend Copilot using Copilot Studio or the Teams Toolkit for VS Code
  • Understand how to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with custom instructions, knowledge, topics, actions, and skills
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A410

Building Your Data Protection Program with Purview, Defender, and Microsoft Copilot

David Drever

David Drever

Microsoft 365 MVP - Compliance, Data Protection, and M365 Specialist

In recent years, the amount of digital content moving to the cloud has been dramatic. This has undoubtedly made collaboration easier and more versatile, but it's also brought with it a new set of problems, such as oversharing, data exfiltration, and non-compliant destruction of data. Organizations like yours must ensure data is available when required and protected when sensitive.

Microsoft 365 provides a multitude of tools and features that can assist any organization in protecting its data. Any one of these features can help a business protect its data, but it's the deployment of multiple tools and features that will help organizations build a true data protection program.

In this workshop, your data protection expert will take you through the many features of Microsoft 365 that can assist your organization in protecting its information. Attendees will learn about features such as Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Data Loss Prevention, Endpoint Protection, Insider Risk, and much more. They will also learn how Microsoft Copilot for Security can bolster your data protection program and support your cybersecurity team in protecting your organization.

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A312

Enhance Business Efficiency with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform

William Huneycutt

William Huneycutt

Upskill Tech

Discover how to transform your business efficiency with the powerful features of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform. This hands-on workshop is designed to equip you with practical skills and insights to optimize your workflow, automate tasks effectively, and significantly enhance productivity.

Join Microsoft MVPs Daniel Christian and Andy Huneycutt as they share their expert tips and tricks to transform your workday and help you become a Copilot star. In this session, they will dive into the powerful features of both Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Copilot for the Power Platform, demonstrating how Copilot can revolutionize your approach to everyday tasks.

Key Takeaways:

  • Copilot for Microsoft 365: Explore how Copilot integrates with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Loops, Outlook, and Teams to boost efficiency and collaboration.
  • Copilot for the Power Platform: Learn how Copilot enhances Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio, enabling you to build, automate, and create copilots with ease.
  • Practical Demonstrations: Watch live demos showcasing real-world applications of Copilot, helping you see its potential in action.
  • Expert Tips and Tricks: Gain insights from Daniel and Andy's experiences, including best practices and advanced techniques to maximize Copilot's impact on your workflow.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the experts and transform your work routine with the power of Microsoft Copilot. Whether you're new to these tools or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Tuesday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Room A314

Unlocking AI: A Practical Guide for Business and IT Pros

Treb Gatte

Treb Gatte

Marquee Insights, make better, faster decisions with smarter data.

"Treb was very knowledgeable and provided great insight on the past and future of AI."

"Great overview of what's possible with AI."

"I thought Copilot and ChatGPT was all there was to AI. Now I know there's a lot more." --Attendee Quotes from Feedback Survey

Many are struggling with AI A recent study from Slack showed that core AI literacy is a blocker for many AI projects. Discover why AI literacy is a game-changer for businesses worldwide. Join our workshop to demystify AI concepts, overcome common challenges, and gain a competitive edge. Let me guide you through the intricacies of AI and empower you to lead with confidence.

Problem #1: Lack of Clarity on AI's Practical Impact. Many organizations still struggle to understand impactful AI use cases beyond initial experiments.

Problem #2: Integration Into Existing Processes. Difficulty in smoothly integrating AI into current workflows without major disruptions.

Problem #3: Skepticism and Resistance. Employees and leaders have mixed feelings, ranging from fear of job loss to skepticism about AI's abilities.

Yet we know we work better with AI, we still struggle.

"...those who are trained to use AI are up to 19 times as likely to report that AI is improving their productivity." Workforce Index Study 2024, Slack.

AI Literacy with Focus on the Real World Embark on a transformational journey with AI literacy tailored for business and IT professionals. Overcome the hurdles of AI technology adoption and pave your path to business excellence. Gain practical insights and strategies to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.

You'll learn: Understand AI Concepts Discover the diverse applications of AI across industries and how they drive innovation and efficiency in business operations.

Enhance Communication with AI Master the art of AI communication, transitioning from search queries to insightful dialogues with ease.

Master AI Training Techniques Elevate your skills by understanding the distinctions between training, fine-tuning, and grounding practices.

Curriculum

  • Introduction
  • What is AI, where we cover the different types of AI and how they are used
  • What are the best AI uses today?
  • Basics of how LLMs work, hallucinations, and more
  • What's next in AI? Agents, Agencies, and Swarms
  • Conclusion
Wednesday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room A404

Adopting Copilot into your Organization

Liz Sundet

Liz Sundet

Helping customers with their technology challenges

Ready for the Copilot revolution? Yeah, so are lots of people, but is your house in order to take that on? Maybe, maybe not. During this session we will discuss what needs to be done before, during and after adopting copilot into your organization. What change strategies do you have in place to what training do the end users need will be covered. Take with you best practices, case studies and stories from other customers to help you learn and leverage things that have been done.

Wednesday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room A311

Build Your Own Copilot (Jarvis) 🤖 with Copilot Studio

Manpreet Singh

Manpreet Singh

Senior Architect | MVP | MCT | Author | Speaker | Blogger

Join me for an exciting session where we delve into the world of Copilot Studio, a revolutionary platform that empowers developers to build their custom bot assistants inspired by the capabilities of Copilot. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to streamline or a curious enthusiast eager to explore the possibilities of AI and building BoTs, this session is for you.

Throughout this interactive session, participants will:

  • Introduction to Copilot Studio: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Copilot Studio and how it empowers developers to create personalized assistants. Learn about the underlying AI technologies and the philosophy behind Copilot Studio's design.

  • Designing Your Assistant: Explore the intuitive interface of Copilot Studio as I guide you through the process of designing your coding assistant. From defining knowledge data sources to customizing topics or prompts, discover how to tailor your assistant to suit your unique requirements.

  • Training Your Assistant: Dive into the training process as I will demonstrate how to teach your assistant to understand context, identify topics, and generate relevant data. Learn best practices for optimizing training data and fine-tuning your assistant's performance.

  • Advanced Features and Use Cases: Gain valuable insights and tips for effectively using Copilot Studio to maximize its benefits.

By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to embark on their journey of building and customizing their Copilot-inspired assistants with Copilot Studio. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, this session will provide you with the knowledge and skills to unlock the full potential of Copilot Studio.

Wednesday 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM · Room A404

How to Avoid AI Disasters: Copilot, Data Security, and Unintended Consequences

Treb Gatte

Treb Gatte

Marquee Insights, make better, faster decisions with smarter data.

Say your company rushes in the coming months to implement a Copilot over their Intranet. An employee asks the Copilot, "How much does my co-worker make?" How will it answer?

This scenario becomes plausible as Copilot is connected to data sources for Q&A activities. If the data related to pay, layoffs, and other sensitive topics is accessible by the AI, it's possible that an employee could get an answer to their question. You should take great care before connecting it to your own internal data.

Unfortunately hearing GPT, AI and Machine Learning terms thrown about like doubloons at a Mardi Gras parade in the news is giving many organizations FOMO. We'll discuss what you should know before you jump in.

In this session, we'll address:

  • What are these technologies and how they will impact you
  • How can these technologies be used in your organization
  • Data and security considerations
  • Preparing for unintended consequences

Join us to learn about this brave new world and how you could apply it in your own work.

Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM · Room A404

Copilot Readiness for the Real World

Joy Apple

Joy Apple

The Joy of SharePoint - Microsoft MVP & Modern Work Strategist

Let's talk about real-world preparation Microsoft Copilot! Yes, it can transform modern work, if the implementation is done correctly. Joy and her colleagues surveyed leading M365 experts on how to make Copilot a success. This session brings those insights to you! We'll dive into: *Expectations vs. Reality *Three Facets of Copilot Readiness *Technical- Essential technical preparations for Copilot. *People- Strategies for engaging your team with Copilot. *Content- The role of content in optimizing Copilot's performance. *Starting Points- Leave with practical steps to embark on your Copilot journey.

Join Joy Apple as she dives into Copilot readiness, ensuring you have the knowledge to move forward with confidence.

Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM · Room A402

Build custom copilots and Agents with Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Copilot Studio

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar

6 x Microsoft AI MVP| 3 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP| Speaker| Author| Leading AI Architect | Microsoft Certified Trainer, AI Architect at AIS

With ChatGPT, other large language models and generative AI have caught the attention of global consumers, enterprises, and c-suite. In this demo-driven session, fast-paced session, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will cover how organizations can use Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Copilot Studio to build custom Copilots and Agents.

We will cover: Copilot Studio's key concepts Authentication and Authorization in Copilot Studio How organizations can build custom copilots and Agents with Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, and Copilot Studio?

Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM · Room A311

Unlock the Power of Copilot Studio's Autonomous Features to Simplify Mundane Tasks

Daniel Christian

Daniel Christian

YouTuber | MVP |MCT | Solutions Architect

In this session, discover how the latest autonomous agents in Copilot Studio are revolutionizing team productivity by leveraging AI generative knowledge to automate and streamline everyday tasks. These powerful tools can significantly reduce manual work, allowing your team to focus on higher-value activities. Learn how to scale your operations with these intelligent features that make routine tasks effortless and efficient. By the end of the session, you'll have actionable insights into how to integrate these autonomous agents into your workflow and unlock unprecedented value for your team.

Key takeaways include: - Why is this feature different than cloud flows. - How to build and enhance an autonomous agent. How Generative AI orchestrates the workflow.

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room A404

Copilot Lessons From The Field

Stephen Rose

Stephen Rose

Copilot/AI and M365 Strategy Consultant

1 in 3 Copilot rollouts stall. Why? We will look at 3 real life customer Copilot case studies and what mistakes they made that limited Copilot adoption within their organizations. If you are planning to deploy Copilot or are wondering why your usage is not as high as you expected, this sessions is for you.

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room A311

Learn when, why, and how to create Custom Engine Agents for M365 Copilot

Andrew Connell

Andrew Connell

Become an expert developer in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem!

Developers can create agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot to implement specific scenarios for your users. One option, declarative agents (DA), enable you to define knowledge sources for grounding & teach it new skills, but your users still need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license or configure the consumption pricing. But did you know, a custom engine agent (CEA) might be a better choice not just for costs, but for additional control!

In this developer-focused session, learn what doors CEA unlock giving you more options and power than DAs or agents built with Copilot Studio, all with zero licensing requirements (you pay for the resources that implement it). In many cases, this could limit your costs, give you more control! Learn how why CEA’s could be an option for your organization, when they make the most sense, and how to create them!

Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room A404

Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Security

Liam Cleary

Liam Cleary

CEO | Microsoft MVP Alumini | Microsoft Certified Trainer

Staying ahead of security risks requires cutting-edge tools and technologies. This session will explore how Copilot for Security revolutionizes threat detection, response, and automation. Discover the key features of Microsoft Copilot for Security, learn how to configure its capabilities, and see examples of its impact. Whether you’re a seasoned security professional or new to the field, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your organization’s security posture.

Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room A311

AI-Powered Project Management: Revolutionize Your Workflow with Copilot Studio

Samir Makwana

Samir Makwana

Founder of Cloudtrify | Cloud Solution Architect | Angel Investor

Join us for an engaging and interactive session designed to transform your project management approach using the latest advancements in Microsoft AI technology, including Azure and Copilot. This session is tailored for project managers, team leads, and business professionals who are keen on leveraging AI to optimize workflows, improve efficiency, and drive project success. We will explore key Azure AI services, demonstrate Copilot's capabilities, and provide hands-on experience building an AI-powered project dashboard. Learn how AI can revolutionize your workflow and elevate your project management practices to the next level.

Thursday 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM · Room A314

Preparing for Copilot: Securing Your Microsoft 365 Data and Beyond

Ben Stegink

Ben Stegink

Microsoft Cloud Architect and Microsoft 365 MVP

As organizations continue to grow in usage of Microsoft 365 and look to integrate Copilot and AI tools into their workflows, ensuring the security of Microsoft 365 data becomes paramount. This session, "Preparing for Copilot: Securing Your Microsoft 365 Data and Beyond," will guide you through the essential steps to fortify your Microsoft 365 security measures.

We will explore best practices for safeguarding sensitive information, managing access controls, and implementing advanced security features within Microsoft 365. Attendees will gain insights into potential security challenges and learn proactive strategies to mitigate risks. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to confidently secure their Microsoft 365 environment and be ready for a seamless integration of Copilot, ensuring robust data protection, security, and compliance.

Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM · Room A404

Mastering Prompts: Communicating Effectively with Copilot in Microsoft 365

William Huneycutt

William Huneycutt

Upskill Tech

This session deep dives into the art and science of effectively communicating with Copilot for Microsoft 365. As AI becomes increasingly integral to our work environments, mastering the interaction with tools like Copilot is essential. We'll explore the nuances of crafting prompts that enable Copilot to deliver its best performance, thereby enhancing productivity and creativity in various Microsoft 365 applications such as Teams, Loop, Office, and more.

The session will guide attendees through techniques for developing clear, concise, and purposeful prompts. It will include a detailed look at Copilot Labs, an experimental platform for testing and refining prompt engineering strategies. We will cover best practices for prompt construction, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for refining interactions to achieve the desired outcomes.

Through practical examples and interactive demos, participants will gain the skills to communicate effectively with Copilot, transforming it into a powerful ally in their daily work. This session is designed for users who want to deepen their understanding of AI interaction, especially through prompt engineering, and leverage Copilot's full potential in their organizational context.

Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM · Room A311

Adapting Agents and Copilots to Maximize the Impact of AI within Your Organization

Eric Overfield

Eric Overfield

Creospark, RD, MVP, MCT

Do you struggle to understand Copilot, copilots, agents, and what this means for your organization? What is "agentic" anyhow? Join us to delve into the process of selecting the most suitable copilot driven solution for your specific use cases. Learn how to utilize Copilot Studio to assist you in designing and customizing your own agents, copilots, and even enhancing Microsoft 365 Copilot with your own use-cases.

  • Learn how to use Copilot Studio to design and customize your own AI solutions.
  • Gain knowledge on how to create captivating, relevant, and personalized results using agents and more.
  • Understand what to use, and when, to maximize your Copilot journey
Thursday 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM · Room A313

Build your knowledge hub with Copilot Pages, Copilot Studio and SharePoint Agents

Knut Relbe-Moe

Knut Relbe-Moe

Partner Manager & Product Evangelist

Join this session to learn how to use Copilot inside of SharePoint and how to leverage Copilot studio to reach content that is stored within SharePoint to allow your employees to search for information stored in their Intranet in a better way with Copilot!

We will also look into creating Agents in SharePoint, and what is the difference between Agents in SharePoint and building the solution in Copilot Studio.

We will also look into Copilot Pages, since this in a way is one of the options to replace Viva Topics with.

Thursday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room A404

From Data Chaos to Automation: How AI Builder Transformed Our Workflow

Daniel Christian

Daniel Christian

YouTuber | MVP |MCT | Solutions Architect

Imagine spending hours sifting through invoices, manually entering data, and double-checking for errors—only to realize there’s a better way. That’s exactly what happened to a growing company drowning in paperwork. They needed a smarter, faster solution. Enter AI Builder. In this session, we’ll take you on a journey from frustration to automation, showing how AI Builder—using features you may already have—can revolutionize the way you handle data. You’ll see how it seamlessly integrates with Power Automate and Power Apps, turning tedious processes into effortless workflows. The result? Increased efficiency, fewer mistakes, and a significant ROI. Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer to discover how you, too, can ditch the manual work and let AI do the heavy lifting!

Thursday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room A311

Build an Autonomous Agent with Copilot Studio

Shane Young

Shane Young

App Builder at PowerApps911

Agents are all of the rage, so let's talk about how to build one to take care of your tasks for you. We will show you how we use a Power Automate Cloud Flow to trigger your agent by sending some brief instructions, then let the power of AI take over. Instructions, knowledge, actions, and triggers will all be covered as we teach our agent to do our work for us.

Thursday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room A314

Unleashing AI Agents in Your Enterprise: An Introduction to Azure AI Agent Service

Treb Gatte

Treb Gatte

Marquee Insights, make better, faster decisions with smarter data.

The way we build and integrate AI into our business processes is evolving—fast. Microsoft’s new Azure AI Agent Service is changing the game, offering a powerful, orchestrated AI agent framework that simplifies building intelligent, multi-modal applications.

In this interactive session, you’ll get an inside look at how Azure AI Agent Service enables AI agents that plan, reason, and act autonomously—without complex coding. Whether you’re exploring AI-driven copilots, automating business workflows, or building next-gen customer experiences, this service unlocks new possibilities for AI adoption at scale.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What Azure AI Agent Service is and why it matters
  • How AI agents use tools, memory, and actions to automate tasks
  • Real-world use cases and demos showcasing AI-driven automation
  • How to get started and integrate this service into your Azure environment

This session is perfect for attendees looking to cut through the hype and get practical with AI agents. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and discover how Azure AI Agent Service can accelerate AI adoption in your organization!

Thursday 4:10 PM - 5:20 PM · Room A311

Building Multimodal Apps, Autonomous Agents, Copilots using GenAI(Azure AI Foundry & Copilot Studio)

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar

6 x Microsoft AI MVP| 3 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP| Speaker| Author| Leading AI Architect | Microsoft Certified Trainer, AI Architect at AIS

An agent is a powerful AI companion that can handle a range of interactions and tasks, from resolving issues requiring complex conversations to autonomously determining the best action to take based on its instructions and context. Agents coordinate a collection of language models, along with instructions, context, knowledge sources, topics, actions, inputs, and triggers to accomplish your desired goals.

In this session, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer Prashant G Bhoyar will cover the following topics in detail:

  1. What are Multimodal GenAI Applications? 2)What are AI Agents?
  2. What are Autonomous Agents?
  3. What are Custom Copilots?
  4. Azure AI Foundy: An in-depth overview of the Azure AI Foundy.
  5. Microsoft Copilot Studio lets you create powerful AI-powered copilots for a range of requests—from providing simple answers to common questions to resolving issues requiring complex conversations. Engage with customers and employees in multiple languages across websites, mobile apps, Facebook, Microsoft Teams, or any channel supported by the Azure Bot Framework.
  6. Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
  7. Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room A311

AI Showdown: Microsoft Copilot Studio vs. Azure AI Studio - Which One Will Transform Your Workflow?

Samir Makwana

Samir Makwana

Founder of Cloudtrify | Cloud Solution Architect | Angel Investor

Step into the future of productivity with our engaging session, "AI Showdown: Microsoft Copilot Studio vs. Azure AI Studio—Which One Will Transform Your Workflow?" This 70-minute session is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of these two powerful AI platforms, with real-world scenarios and demos, helping you determine which tool will best enhance your workflow and drive innovation in your organization.

Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room A316

Super Charge your Power Apps and Copilots and Agents with Power Fx

Prashant G Bhoyar

Prashant G Bhoyar

6 x Microsoft AI MVP| 3 x Microsoft Business Applications MVP| Speaker| Author| Leading AI Architect | Microsoft Certified Trainer, AI Architect at AIS

Power Fx is the low-code language that can be used across the Microsoft Power Platform. It's a general-purpose, strong-typed, declarative, and functional programming language. Citizen developers and Professional developers can use it to build business applications.

In this demo-drive session, we will cover the following topics in detail.

  • What is Power Fx?
  • What are Data Types?
  • What are Operators and identifiers, Tables, Variables, Imperative logic, and Global support?
  • How can we use Power Fx in Power Platform to build the business application?
  • Power Fx Best Practices
Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room A314

Using Microsoft Security Copilot with Microsoft 365

Ben Stegink

Ben Stegink

Microsoft Cloud Architect and Microsoft 365 MVP

What would Microsoft 365 Security be without a Copilot? In this session we will explore how Microsoft Copilot for Security can be used to revolutionize your organization's Microsoft 365 security posture. The session will provide an in-depth understanding of the integration between Copilot and Microsoft 365 security features, showcasing how AI can help turn questions about the security of your Microsoft 365 tenant into action.

Key topics to be covered include:

  • An overview of Microsoft Copilot for Security
  • What capabilities you can take advantage throughout the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
  • Queries you can run to gain insights about security posture and where it might be lacking.

Join me and gain some practical insights and actionable strategies to optimize your security practices using Microsoft Copilot for Security, ensuring a robust defense against evolving cyber threats.

Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A404

Revolutionizing SharePoint Workflows with Power Automate and Copilot

Norm Young

Norm Young

Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Solution Architect | Microsoft MVP

In today’s fast-paced digital workplace, efficiency and automation are key to staying ahead. Join us for an exciting session where we delve into the transformative power of integrating Microsoft Copilot with SharePoint and Power Automate. Discover how Copilot’s AI capabilities can revolutionize your workflows, turning complex processes into seamless, automated tasks.

We’ll explore real-world scenarios where Copilot enhances SharePoint workflows, from automating routine approvals to managing intricate data processes. Learn how to harness the full potential of Power Automate to create intelligent, responsive workflows that adapt to your organization’s needs.

This session will feature live demonstrations, showcasing step-by-step how to build and deploy these advanced workflows. You’ll walk away with practical knowledge, best practices, and innovative ideas to implement in your own environment. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this session will provide valuable insights to elevate your SharePoint and Power Automate skills to the next level.

Key Takeaways:

Understand the integration of Copilot with SharePoint and Power Automate. Learn to create intelligent workflows that enhance efficiency and reduce manual tasks. Gain insights from real-world examples and live demonstrations. Discover best practices for implementing advanced automation in your organization. Join us to unlock the future of workflow automation and see how Copilot can be your co-pilot in driving productivity and innovation!

Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A405

Supercharging Creativity: Transforming Ideas into Impactful Content with Microsoft Copilot

William Huneycutt

William Huneycutt

Upskill Tech

Explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot can revolutionize your content creation process from ideation to execution.

In this session, we’ll demonstrate how to leverage Copilot’s advanced ideation, drafting, and content structuring capabilities to produce engaging marketing materials, compelling presentations, and professional digital content.

Learn how to transform initial concepts into comprehensive content strategies by combining Copilot’s natural language generation, creative assistance, and formatting tools.

By the end, attendees will be equipped to use Copilot as a co-creator, capable of accelerating every stage of the creative process.

Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A410

No Code Deep Impact: Advanced Column types, Business Rules & Business Process Flows in Power Apps

Scott Roller

Scott Roller

Solution Architect - 365 Thoughts LLC

If you are looking for No Code ways to have a Deep Impact on your Power App development, then you are in the right place. In this session we will discuss and demonstrate how different Advanced Column (field) types, Business Rules and Business Process Flows can have a profound effect on the functionality of your Power Apps. These No Code customizations can add great value to a Power App when use separately or together. This session will demonstrate how to use these different customizations together to build a powerful solution.

Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A311

Next-Gen SharePoint: Elevating Collaboration with Copilot & Premium Integration

Mike Maadarani

Mike Maadarani

Microsoft MVP, Cloud Solution Architect, MCM Consulting

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, SharePoint continues to stand at the forefront of collaborative innovation. The introduction of Copilot in SharePoint marks a new chapter in its journey, offering unparalleled advancements in AI-driven collaboration and productivity. SharePoint Premium on the other hand helps you automate extracting data from your content to enhance your organization’s road to better compliance. In this session, we will dive on how you can use AI in SharePoint to create Copilot custom models to generate files, and leverage SharePoint Premium to automate the content processing and extraction of your data. You will learn how you can create an end-to-end solution for your users to enhance their collaboration using custom Copilot models in SharePoint, and to eliminate the manual document processing.

Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A312

Leveraging Large Language Models with Power BI

John Kerski

John Kerski

Director, Client First Technologies

Large Language Models, like ChatGPT, have the potential to transform how you develop and deliver Power BI solutions. In this session, you'll learn how to integrate Azure OpenAI and GitHub Copilot into your Power BI development process, leveraging prompt engineering techniques to improve your solutions.

Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A316

Implementing Purview Information Protection with the Traffic Light Protocol

Peter Carson

Peter Carson

President

With the speed of AI development and the need for Copilot readiness, robust data governance and protection strategies are paramount. This workshop delves into the integration of Microsoft Purview Information Protection with the Traffic Light Protocol (TLP) to enhance safe sharing practices within organizations. We will explore the implementation of sensitivity labels aligned with TLP designations, enabling a clear and consistent approach to categorizing and controlling access to sensitive information.

In this workshop we'll cover:

• Business overview of the need for Purview Information Protection and what the Traffic Light Protocol is
• Explore what Entra ID Conditional Access Policies and Authentication Contexts are
• Review the Azure Information Protection Service
• Go over inventory tools for reviewing the current Microsoft 365 tenant setup
• Setup a dev tenant and get hands on
	○ Create an Authentication Context
	○ Create Conditional Access Policies
	○ Configure MFA requirements
	○ Define and publish the TLP sensitivity labels
	○ Configure auto-labelling rules
	○ Define external sharing rules
	○ Apply labels to 
		○ Sites, libraries, folders, and files
		○ Emails and meetings
		○ Teams, channels, and conversations
Friday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room A311

Be Your Own Copilot: How to Create your Own Generative AI Assistant

Mark Rackley

Mark Rackley

Director Microsoft Practice @ Protiviti

Copilot... it's EVERYWHERE. Copilot and Agents promise to make your work life better, give you more hours in your day, and generally revolutionize the world. That being said, maybe you don't have a Copilot license? Maybe you need to go beyond ChatGPT to actually have an Agent perform tasks for you. How can the YOU harness the power of Generative AI to make YOUR job easier, to automate YOUR processes, and find real world uses for Generative AI. Go beyond the hype and join this demo-packed session as Mark Rackley walks you through real world examples of how to leverage Azure OpenAI today to create custom Copilots without needing a Copilot license or worrying about your data leaving your tenant.

Friday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room A313

Reasoning over non Microsoft 365 content in Microsoft 365 using Search and Copilot

Ryan Schouten

Ryan Schouten

SharePoint Knight

Search in Microsoft 365 is currently limited to content that is stored natively in its tools, how can you add in your own business content to the search index?

In this discussion we will discuss the options for getting your content into the search system in Microsoft 365. We will cover hybrid scenarios and how to best leverage them in addition to some other strategies that will help get your content ready for Microsoft Search.

We will also be discussing Microsoft Graph Connectors that allow your content to be visible in Microsoft Search and Microsoft Copilot

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