Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A410

Copilot for Power Platform : Accelerating your Development with AI

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 - 12:30 PM · Room A316

Copilot Studio 101

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 A316

Copilot Studio Deep Dive

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

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 A312

Enhance Business Efficiency with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform

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 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 A311

Build Your Own Copilot (Jarvis) 🤖 with Copilot Studio

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

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 A402

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

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

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.

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

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

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 1:00 PM - 2:10 PM · Room A311

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

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

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 4:10 PM - 5:20 PM · Room A311

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

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.

Thursday 4:10 PM - 5:20 PM · Room A314

Copilot Studio in Action: Elevate ServiceNow with AI Agents

Why navigate to 10 different pages to get what you need when you can use just one ServiceNow agent? Join Lindsay in this session to learn how to build a ServiceNow-oriented Copilot Studio agent. We will start simple - asking questions that Copilot Studio then uses generative AI to crawl ServiceNow KBs and deliver you an answer to, with fallback answer sources able to be configured in Bing custom search.

But that's not enough fun, is it? We'll get into how to then help your user create an incident if they don't find the answer they are looking for, look up the status of their incidents and requests, and even escalate to your Help Desk team, all with the power of Copilot Studio and do-able with a free ServiceNow developer account to get you started.

By the end of this session, you will know the basics of Copilot Studio, using ServiceNow APIs to fetch information both with OOB connectors and custom HTTP calls, and ideas to build your very own tier one Help Desk agent.

Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room A311

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

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

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 A404

Copilot Studio for Power Apps and Automate People

Did you know Copilot Studio is part of the Power Platform? And that it uses a lot of the same connectors, flows, and even Power FX you are used to? 😲 I know! So in this session I am going to show you how your low code skills are a huge advantage when it comes to building agents.

Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A311

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

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.