YouTuber | MVP |MCT | Solutions Architect 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: 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. I Help You Be the Best Microsoft 365 & Azure Full Stack Developer You’ve rolled out copilot for Microsoft 365 and now your organization has entered the AI revolution. Mission accomplished… or is it? In this session, learn how you can unlock the power of copilot by customizing and extending it with your organization’s data. From populating the semantic index with Graph connectors to implementing the RAG pattern & injecting real-time data into copilot queries with plugins using Teams message extensions or OpenAPI endpoints, you can make copilot more “yours”! But that’s not all you’ll learn in this workshop for pro-code/full-stack developers… You’ll also learn how to create declarative copilots for specific scenarios and even bring copilot into your own apps with custom engine copilots. Michelle is a workplace experience leader with over 25 years of experience delivering transformative solutions to diverse organizations powered by Ethical AI Unlock the transformative power of AI for your enterprise at our full-day workshop, "Information Architecture (IA) for Enterprise AI." Dive into the world of AI as it explodes across enterprises, and learn how to use it to drive real value for your organization. This comprehensive event is designed to equip you with the knowledge to confidently initiate and deliver Microsoft AI across your organization. Discover the diverse types of AI in the enterprise and understand how to organize, structure, and label enterprise content corpuses to ensure AI can best leverage existing content. Learn about popular technical stacks, LLMs, cognitive services, and how to identify the right tools for your unique needs. Prepare to run a proof of concept, find hidden opportunities for AI value, and leave with a clear roadmap for next steps. This session is for you if: Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the incredible potential of AI for your business. Secure your spot today! Microsoft MVP, Owner and Microsoft 365 Consultant at CollabFront Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted Artificial intelligence (AI) is the largest user interface paradigm shift in 60 years. It will inherently shift how we interact with content and complete tasks moving forward. How can you organize, secure, and process your content in Microsoft 365 to maximize its value and prepare it for the next-generation AI assistant- Microsoft 365 Copilot? In this workshop, we will cover: Technical insights: Understand the differences between natural language search and semantic indexes, along with best practices for information architecture. Effective search strategies: Explore when to leverage Copilot versus Microsoft search for optimal results to support the findability and discoverability of business-critical content. Preparing your content: Perform a security and governance audit and adjust search or permission settings before content is unintentionally exposed through new AI tools. Integrating Copilot into your daily workflow: Understand the new user experience behaviors emerging and learn better practices for launching Copilot to your organization so employees can unlock the full potential of AI-driven productivity. By the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to effectively organize your Microsoft 365 content in SharePoint Online, enabling you to harness the power of Copilot and unleash the knowledge stored in your organization. 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 or Flow. Using Copilot 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. Copilot will also help you along the way by suggesting modifications to improve your formulas. 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. Director, Microsoft Practice @ Protiviti Copilot Studio is the go-to tool in your Power Platform arsenal to create custom Copilots and extend Copilot for Microsoft 365. Join this half-day, demo-packed workshop from Mark Rackley and learn all the ins and outs of Copilot Studio including: You'll walk away eager and empowered to get started creating your own amazing solutions using Copilot Studio Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted Microsoft, Principal Product Manager, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group Senior product manager - SharePoint in Microsoft 365 CEO atwork, MVP Azure and Microsoft 365, Microsoft RD Discover today what you can immediately put into practice tomorrow. Take a bold step and choose your next Microsoft tech adventure. We’ll share news and demos of recent announcements, with roadmap highlights – to prepare you for what's to come. And then we walk through proven scenarios, examples of what you can do right now – from employing Copilot and AI, to enhancing employee experiences, to integrating content services that streamline your work. It’s all grounded by real-world use and adoption. Discover ways to optimize your investments in Copilot, Teams, Viva, SharePoint, OneDrive, and more. This keynote is your map – a guide to your future present of Microsoft 365, ripe with opportunity. I Help You Be the Best Microsoft 365 & Azure Full Stack Developer Copilot for Microsoft 365 is a game changer for business. It not only has access to the knowledge it’s been trained on, but it also has access to all the data in your Microsoft 365 tenant. But what about real-time data like inventory or customer activity? What about data from your organization’s third-party systems? That’s where custom plugins can help! In this session, learn how to build custom plugins for Copilot for Microsoft 365! Microsoft, Senior Program Manager on the Graph team This session is an introductory level into building your own Copilot/copilot extensions whether you are a Builder or a Maker/ Low Code Dev / Pro Code Dev. Come and see what that developer experience looks like. Come and see demos in one modality and the other. Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted How do you design your message in the age of AI to successfully communicate necessary information and actions while driving engagement across the organization? On an average day, an office worker is inundated with 121 emails. Within this influx, crucial company updates, actionable tasks, and potentially irrelevant information are embedded. On top of these emails, there are Teams chats and a seemingly infinite stream of notifications, prompting many employees to turn to artificial intelligence for help in summarizing content and addressing queries. In this session, we will take a user-centric approach to strengthen your ability to communicate in a way that fits the needs and expectations of your audience. We will discuss the steps for writing effectively for the web through organizing content, designing pages, and sharing to relevant audiences. You will walk away from this session with actionable steps to create more engaging and inclusive content in Microsoft 365 by focusing on the audience's goals and mental models, accessibility, and user experience best practices. Principal Customer Success Manager at M-Files Are you ready to harness the game-changing potential of Generative AI? As AI-driven innovations transform industries, unlocking this power for your organization can be a major competitive advantage—if done right. But for enterprises managing vast amounts of data, navigating the complexities of secure, high-quality, and cost-effective AI solutions remains a challenge.
In this session, you’ll discover how to overcome the real-world obstacles of deploying Generative AI and practical steps to make AI work for your enterprise. We’ll cover:
-Key challenges in implementing Generative AI—and how to solve them effectively.
-Strategic considerations before launching your organization’s AI initiatives.
-Best practices for deploying scalable, secure, and successful enterprise AI solutions. You’ll leave with a clear framework for assessing your current capabilities and actionable insights to guide your organization through its AI journey. Take the next step in your AI strategy and stay ahead of the curve. 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: Join us to learn about this brave new world and how you could apply it in your own work. Stephen L Rose- Consultant and Chief Technology Strategist for Petri.com In this session we will discusss learnings from real life customers deploying Copilot. We will cover mistakes and lessons learned that halted or 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. 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. Director, Microsoft Practice @ Protiviti Copilot Studio offers the power of bringing Copilots to the masses! Now anyone can create their own Copilot and harness the power of Generative AI! But what's the real story? What are the costs of Copilot Studio? What is the cost? How does it integrate with Microsoft 365 Copilot? Join this demo-packed session with Copilot veteran Mark Rackley and discover the truth beyond the marketing. RD, MVP, MCT In this session, we will explore the process of selecting the most suitable Copilot solution for your specific use cases. We’ll demonstrate how Copilot Studio can help you design and customize your own Copilot or enhance Microsoft 365 Copilot with your own plugins. Additionally, we’ll show you how to integrate Copilot with Azure AI Studio to add skills such as natural language generation, sentiment analysis, image captioning, and other AI capabilities. Maximize your organization’s AI driven experiences with custom copilots. With different options available including Copilot Studio, Azure AI Studio, and Generative Answers, you may run into challenges on know when to use what solution. By attending this session, you will learn how to create and use copilots to create results that are captivating, relevant, and personalized to you and your organization. Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted Stephen L Rose- Consultant and Chief Technology Strategist for Petri.com Join us for an engaging and informal gathering where participants delve into topics that matter to them. Roundtable Discussions are a space for sharing ideas, perspectives, and experiences with other attendees. Pull up a chair, and let’s exchange insights! AvePoint, Director of Solution Engineering AI Architect @ AvePoint Struggling to keep up with all the latest Microsoft AI announcements? Not sure what to make of all these various Copilots? Copilot for Sales, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, etc. You're in good company. Come join me to learn about the rich ecosystem of Copilots and how to get started on your AI Journey. Why Attend? Key Learnings and Takeaways: Who Should Attend: This session is ideal for anyone responsible for purchasing, influencing, or driving the adoption of collaboration solutions within their organization. Whether you’re an AI expert or early on in your journey, you’ll find valuable insights and actionable knowledge. 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 own custom coding assistants inspired by the capabilities of Copilot. Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to streamline your workflow or a curious enthusiast eager to explore the possibilities of AI-driven development tools, 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 coding 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 we guide you through the process of designing your own coding assistant. From defining coding preferences to customizing language models, discover how to tailor your assistant to suit your unique coding style and requirements. Training Your Assistant: Dive into the training process as we demonstrate how to teach your assistant to understand context, identify patterns, and generate relevant code suggestions. Learn best practices for optimizing training data and fine-tuning your assistant's performance. Integrating with Your IDE: Explore seamless integration options that allow you to leverage your custom coding assistant directly within your preferred integrated development environment (IDE), whether it's Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, or others. Discover how to enhance your coding experience and boost productivity with intelligent assistance at your fingertips. Advanced Features and Use Cases: Delve deeper into advanced features and use cases of Copilot Studio, such as collaboration tools, version control integration, and plugin development. Gain insights into how developers around the world are leveraging custom coding assistants to accelerate their workflows and unlock new possibilities. 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 own Copilot-inspired coding assistants with Copilot Studio. Whether you're looking to streamline your development process, explore AI-driven coding assistance, or push the boundaries of innovation, Copilot Studio offers limitless opportunities to unleash your creativity and elevate your coding experience. Director, Microsoft Practice @ Protiviti Why has your organization not embraced AI yet? Cost? Complexity? No perceived business value? Thanks to Azure and Microsoft 365, AI is not only cost-effective (sometimes free) and easy to use, there are many real-world use-case scenarios that you can take advantage of today without having to be a developer. Attend this demo-packed session to learn how quick and easy it is to get started with AI in your organization to create bots, translate conversations, identify objects in pictures, and more! Chief Marketing Officer and SVP for Strategic Accounts at Synozur Generative AI is everywhere – but turning it on for everyone and hoping for the best is never a plan for success. In this session, we’ll review core elements of Copilot readiness – from content management and governance, security, deployment, and adoption, using tools from SharePoint Premium, Purview, and Microsoft Viva. Information Architect/Business Analyst With the deprecation of Viva Topics in February 2025, Microsoft is losing the “hero” application for Knowledge Management in Microsoft 365. But Viva Topics alone was never enough and certainly not the only app in your Knowledge Management toolkit. In this session, we will discuss strategies for leveraging Microsoft 365 to achieve your KM goals – from both manual and automatic metadata classification in SharePoint to enhance explicit knowledge to AI-assisted tacit knowledge and expertise location experiences with Viva Engage and Answers in Viva to Copilot-assisted knowledge experiences grounded in your organizational content. You will take away practical strategies for achieving your KM goals and a deeper understanding of how Microsoft 365 and Copilot can help you in your journey. YouTuber | MVP |MCT | Solutions Architect In recent years, the Power Apps canvas app landscape has experienced a rapid evolution, characterized by the constant release of innovative features and tools. This continuous stream of advancements has inevitably changed the way you approach app development. Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer and he walks you through 10 methods of his app development that have transformed over time. This includes database planning, app designing, building and permissions management and how to make it all easier using Copilot. AvePoint, Director of Solution Engineering AI Architect @ AvePoint Are you looking to maximize the effectiveness of Copilot for Microsoft 365?
Join this new AvePoint session to learn how to prepare, secure, and optimize your data for Copilot, ensuring you get the most out of this powerful tool. We'll walk and talk you through the 3 essential steps to unlocking potential with Copilot for Microsoft 365. What we'll cover: Preparing Your Data for Copilot Securing Your Data for Copilot Optimizing Your Operations for Copilot Manager, Americas Sales Engineering M-Files Want to supercharge your team's productivity with cutting-edge AI? Join us for an exclusive demo of how an AI functionality, and seamless Microsoft Copilot integration, is transforming the way knowledge work is done. See firsthand how your organization can accelerate day-to-day tasks like automated meeting minutes, email summaries, and document drafting. With Knowledge Work Automation powered with GenAi your team can focus on high-value work while AI takes care of the tedious details. In this session, you'll discover:
• AI-Powered Summaries: How to generate smart, concise document summaries, making it faster to grasp key insights.
• Language-Independent Queries: Effortlessly ask questions and get answers across languages with AI-driven search capabilities.
• Streamlined Information Discovery: Cut through the data clutter and find what you need in seconds, saving valuable time.
• Uncompromised Compliance and Security: Ensure your AI solutions are secure, while adhering to industry regulations.
• Enhanced Collaboration with M365 Copilot: Seamlessly publish and share information with Copilot ensuring your team sees only what they need. VP of Marketing at KnowledgeLake Join us for an engaging session where we will explore how KnowledgeLake empowers organizations to operationalize AI in just days through its seamless integration with the Azure Marketplace. This session will take you beyond the hype and delve into the practical benefits of rapid AI deployment, focusing on real-world use cases that illustrate how businesses have leveraged AI to transform their operations with minimal training. Our discussion will highlight the advantages of operationalizing AI through the Azure Marketplace for enhanced efficiency, automation, and document processing. We'll also cover essential strategies for ensuring data security, emphasizing how to protect your sensitive information and prevent it from becoming part of any public AI model. We’ll conclude with a Q&A session to discuss how you can use AI to enhance efficiency across your organization. Key takeaways from this session will include:
• Rapid Deployment: Understand how KnowledgeLake’s integration with the Azure Marketplace facilitates rapid AI implementation without the need for extensive training.
• Real-World Use Cases: Explore examples of organizations that have effectively operationalized AI.
• Efficiency in Workflows: Discover how AI can streamline workflows and automate processes to save your organization significant time and resources.
• Enhanced Document Processing: Learn how AI improves document handling, driving speed and efficiency across your organization.
• Getting Started: Identify immediate actions you can take to leverage AI effectively in your business today. CEO atwork, MVP Azure and Microsoft 365, Microsoft RD CTO atwork, Microsoft MVP In this session, we explore how to leverage Microsoft Graph to seamlessly integrate custom data into your Microsoft 365 environment, resulting in optimal output when using Copilot. Furthermore, we explore a Microsoft Teams sample bot that seamlessly incorporates personalized data to provide relevant answers and perform actions. Join and see how to integrate custom data into M365 Copilot! Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted Explore the Microsoft 365 suite through the lens of a grassroots nonprofit. In this session, discover how to move past resource constraints by harnessing free technology resources to improve inefficient processes (like contract management), enhance internal communication and collaboration (through intranet development), and increase productivity (with a seamless cross-functional action item tracker). We will share practical insights, guiding you through the steps needed to implement these solutions in your environment, and a litany of cost-free resources that can empower your journey using Microsoft 365 to increase your organization's productivity, communication, and collaboration. Stephen L Rose- Consultant and Chief Technology Strategist for Petri.com In this session we will discuss how customers are managing, securing and providing governance to Copilot content and data. We will also discuss security issues and how end users are working around Chat GPT and Copilot safeguards. Power Platform Enthusiast In the digital age, hyperautomation has become a pivotal force in transforming business processes, and the procure-to-pay cycle is no exception. This session will guide you through the significance of hyperautomation in the procure-to-pay process, demonstrating how it not only streamlines operations but also serves as a strategic asset in enhancing financial health and operational agility. Key Takeaways:
Gain insights into the four-step process of the procure-to-pay cycle and the role of hyper automation in integrating purchasing and accounts payable systems for peak efficiency. Understand how AI Builder and Azure are revolutionizing the procure-to-pay landscape by automating manual tasks, improving invoice processing, and ensuring data accuracy. Explore real-world examples of hyper automation in action, showcasing the tangible benefits of reduced processing times, increased margins, and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Session Highlights: AI Builder's Role: Delve into how AI Builder brings Microsoft's cognitive and AI offerings to life, enabling users to create and consume AI with ease, thus optimizing business processes within the procure-to-pay cycle. Azure's Impact: Discover the transformative potential of Azure AI, including tools that ensure secure and trustworthy generative AI applications, and how they contribute to a more efficient procure-to-pay process. Customer Success Stories: Learn from successful implementations of hyper automation, such as the integration of Power Automate, Model-driven Apps, and Dataverse with AI Builder and Azure AI services, resulting in streamlined operations and improved financial outcomes. This session is designed for finance professionals, procurement specialists, and technology enthusiasts looking to harness the power of AI and hyper automation to drive their organization's success. Join us to explore how AI Builder and Azure can be your allies in the journey towards a smarter, more efficient procure-to-pay process. Architect | MVP | MCT | Author | Speaker | Blogger In today's fast-paced development landscape, streamlining workflows and boosting productivity is paramount. Enter Copilot plugins - powerful extensions that supercharge your coding experience within Microsoft's AI-powered code completion tool. This session delves into the exciting world of Copilot plugin development, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to unlock its full potential. What You'll Learn: The Power of Copilot Plugins: Discover how custom plugins extend Copilot's capabilities, enabling tailored code generation, automation of repetitive tasks, and integration with your favorite developer tools. Demystifying Plugin Development: Explore the core concepts of building Copilot plugins. We'll break down the development process, from understanding the plugin architecture to utilizing JavaScript APIs for interaction with Copilot. Building Your First Plugin: Get hands-on by crafting a basic Copilot plugin that addresses a specific coding need. We'll walk you through the steps of creating the plugin structure, defining functionalities, and integrating it with Copilot. Advanced Techniques: Uncover advanced plugin development concepts, including handling user input, working with different code formats, and leveraging external APIs to enrich your plugins. Real-World Use Cases: Gain inspiration from practical examples of how developers leverage Copilot plugins to automate code generation, insert boilerplate code, and streamline development workflows across various coding languages and frameworks. 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. Principal Product Manager, OneDrive Senior product manager - SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Discover what’s here and what's coming. Explore OneDrive in the AI era. You'll discover rich capabilities at its core - enhancements to storage, sync, and sharing - both within your team and outside of it. Plus, Copilot is here to help with content creation, summaries, and comparisons. OneDrive is designed to make your files work harder for you. We'll share demos, tips, news, roadmap insights, and address questions and feedback. Join us to expand your OneDrive knowledge. YouTuber | MVP |MCT | Solutions Architect Upskill Tech Daniel and Andy (DnA) are two guys who work for enterprise level companies and must deal with day-to-day tasks that can be both time consuming and mundane. However, now with Copilot available across several Microsoft cloud services, these two Microsoft MVPs are finding ways to making their jobs a lot easier and, in some cases, automated. So, join them as these two guys show share their tips and tricks with you to make your jobs easier and make you look like Copilot superstars. This session will cover both Power Platform and Microsoft 365 Copilot features. 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. Information Architect/Business Analyst Are you tired of your intranet looking like it’s stuck in the 90s? Do you want to give it a makeover without breaking the bank? Look no further than Copilot, Viva Connections, and some critical best practices for helping your intranet deliver ongoing value to your employees and the organization. In this presentation, we’ll talk about how to perform intranet surgery using the latest AI-powered tools from Microsoft. With Copilot, you can generate new content for your intranet in seconds, from catchy headlines to informative articles. With Viva Connections, you can customize your intranet to match your organization’s brand and culture and provide a seamless experience for your employees in the flow of work – to connect, collaborate, and learn. With the latest best practices for discovery and governance, you can ensure that your intranet rehab is successful and transforms your intranet powerful tool for communication, collaboration, and innovation. CEO atwork, MVP Azure and Microsoft 365, Microsoft RD CTO atwork, Microsoft MVP In this session, we build a sample Copilot solution for Microsoft 365, integrate it into Microsoft Teams and show you how you can add your custom documents as an AI source. Join and see how to integrate custom data into M365 Copilot! We show you solutions starting with Copilot Studio to Azure openAI. YouTuber | MVP |MCT | Solutions Architect Microsoft Copilot Studio makes creating chatbots as easy as 1, 2, 3. The generative A.I. feature is able to take natural language from end-users and helps transform that into bot logic which can also be extended to Microsoft 365. Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer as he shows you how sophisticated artificial intelligence, Copilot Studio allows you to build intelligent chatbots with minimal effort by seamlessly integrating existing content from platforms like SharePoint. Embrace the future of chatbot development with AI that transforms your content into engaging and functional chat experiences effortlessly. RD+MVP | Award-Winning Product Marketer & Tech Evangelist | Board @TekkiGurus | #CollabTalk podcast + tweetjam As we stand at the forefront of an AI digital evolution, we face the dual challenge of navigating the complexities of "digital debt" and ethically integrating AI technologies into our organizations. In this session, we'll explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, emphasizing its capacity to enhance productivity and amplify human creativity, and present a strategy for overcoming "digital debt" including: RD, MVP, MCT Join us to learn how to enhance Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 with your organizational knowledge by leveraging the power of Microsoft Graph using Graph connectors. Microsoft Copilot Studio, with the power of Graph correctors, allows you to ground copilots with your content and data, bringing additional value to your Microsoft Copilot investment. In this session, we will demonstrate the process of using Microsoft Copilot Studio and Graph connectors to improve how Copilot works for your organization. You will leave this session equipped with the knowledge and practical steps necessary to optimize Copilot for Microsoft 365 for your organization. Chief Marketing Officer and SVP for Strategic Accounts at Synozur A “Company Operating System” (“CoS”) provides a management framework and a leadership culture to optimize information sharing, goal setting, and decision making through the leadership of your organization or division. In this session, we’ll teach you why you need a Company OS, how to “upgrade,” what to expect and how to run one. We’ll also show you how you can use Microsoft Viva to drive more efficient communication and goal setting from weekly status meetings through to annual planning and beyond. Founder & Executive Director, Left Uncharted In SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams, we are building a flat hierarchy through separate site collections or Teams and creating connections through hub site relationships. This supports organizational change, cleaner permission models, and so much more but can prove challenging when you want to centralize a subset of content across these site collections. 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 how to structure and deliver content throughout your tenant. What we'll cover:
-Understanding the hub site structure and search scopes
-Using the content type gallery for consistent information architecture
-Centralizing content through search experiences (including Modern PnP search web part and search verticals)
-Creating intuitive microlearning content (through Learning Pathways or Viva Learning) Technologist, PS @Veeam In this session, we dive into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in Information Technology roles. As AI technology evolves, its applications permeate our daily tasks, offering unprecedented efficiency, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities. We will explore how tools like ChatGPT-4 are revolutionizing traditional IT roles, from automating routine tasks to enhancing complex problem-solving. Attend this session to gain insights into AI’s practical uses from programming assistance and data analysis to personal assistance and content generation. The session will highlight AI's role in creative processes within tasks, such as algorithmic design, user experience enhancements, and innovative solution development. Through real-world examples (like assisting in this session description) and interactive demonstrations, this presentation aims to showcase its potential to optimize, innovate, and streamline everyday operations. Whether you're an IT professional, a developer, or simply looking for help with everyday tasks, this session will equip you with an understanding of how to integrate AI into your daily practice, paving the way for smarter, more efficient work environments.Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A
Enhance Business Efficiency with Copilot for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform
Daniel Christian
William Huneycutt
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room 2
Extend Copilot for Microsoft 365 to get the most out of your investment!
Andrew Connell
Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room 8
Information Architecture (IA) for Enterprise AI
Michelle Caldwell
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room A
Maximizing Copilot: Preparing Your Content and People
Daniel Glenn
Emily Mancini
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Room 7
Copilot for Power Platform : Accelerating your Development with AI
Paul Papanek Stork
Tuesday 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM · Room D
A Deep Dive into Copilot Studio
Mark Rackley
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 9:40 AM · General Session Room
The Practical Nature of Working in the Future Present
Emily Mancini
Josh Leporati
Mark Kashman
Martina Grom
Wednesday 9:50 AM - 11:00 AM · Room 2
Inject LOB and Realtime Data into Copilot for M365 with Custom Plugins
Andrew Connell
Wednesday 9:50 AM - 11:00 AM · Room 5
Pro Code and Low Code Developer Story on Copilot Development
Fabian Williams
Wednesday 9:50 AM - 11:00 AM · Room 8
Navigating Copilot: Unleashing the Power of Intelligent Intranet Content
Emily Mancini
Wednesday 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM · Room 9
Preparing Your Organization to Unlock the Power of Generative AI in Enterprise Applications
Dennis Street
Wednesday 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM · Room C
How to Avoid AI Disasters: Copilot, Data Security, and Unintended Consequences
Treb Gatte
Wednesday 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM · Room D
10 Must Dos for Success Copilot Adoption and Usage
Stephen Rose
Wednesday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room C
Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Security
Liam Cleary
Wednesday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room 5
Demystifying Copilot Studio
Mark Rackley
Wednesday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room 8
Adapting Copilots to maximize value for your organization
Eric Overfield
Wednesday 2:20 PM - 3:30 PM · Room 3
Roundtable Discussion - Real World Copilot
Emily Mancini
Stephen Rose
Wednesday 4:20 PM - 5:30 PM · Room B
Microsoft AI Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Copilots
Funtrol Ready
Jared Matfess
Wednesday 4:20 PM - 5:30 PM · Room 6
Build Your Own Copilot (Jarvis) with Copilot Studio 🤖
Manpreet Singh
Thursday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room 2
Attainable AI – Real World Artificial Intelligence for Everyone
Mark Rackley
Thursday 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM · Room B
Best Practices for Deploying Copilot in Microsoft 365
Chris McNulty
Thursday 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM · Room D
Knowledge Management Strategies for Microsoft 365 in the Copilot World
Susan Hanley
Thursday 10:50 AM - 12:00 PM · Room 7
Power Apps Evolution of Efficiency: 10 Methods That Have Transformed Over Time
Daniel Christian
Thursday 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM · Room B
Unlock AI Potential: Prepare and Enable Copilot for Microsoft 365
Funtrol Ready
Jared Matfess
Thursday 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM · Room 1
Revolutionizing Knowledge Work with Automation and Microsoft Copilot
Rick Scanlan
Thursday 12:50 PM - 1:20 PM · Room 7
Securely Operationalizing AI in Days from the Azure Marketplace
Bart Peluso III
Thursday 1:30 PM - 2:40 PM · Room 7
Enhance Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft Graph with your own data
Martina Grom
Toni Pohl
Thursday 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM · Room 1
Implementing Microsoft 365 for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Emily Mancini
Thursday 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM · Room C
Copilot- A Guide to Hacking, Managing, Securing Your Data
Stephen Rose
Thursday 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM · Room 6
Hyperautomation in Procure-to-Pay: Revolutionizing Efficiency with AI Builder and Azure
Danielle Moon
Thursday 3:30 PM - 4:40 PM · Room 7
Level Up Your Copilot: Building Copilot Plugins
Manpreet Singh
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room A
The Hive Mind: Copilot Learnings from the Community
Joy Apple
Friday 9:00 AM - 10:10 AM · Room C
OneDrive: AI innovations for a new era of work
Irfan Shahdad
Mark Kashman
Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room A
Two Guys and A Copilot - The DnA Show!
Daniel Christian
William Huneycutt
Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 9
Next-Gen SharePoint: Elevating Collaboration with Copilot & Premium Integration
Mike Maadarani
Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room D
Intranet Surgery: How Copilot and Viva Connections can give your intranet a makeover
Susan Hanley
Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room A
Build your own Copilot within Microsoft 365 with your own data
Martina Grom
Toni Pohl
Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room 5
Effortless Conversations: Simplifying Chat Creation with Microsoft Copilot Studio
Daniel Christian
Friday 12:30 PM - 1:40 PM · Room 7
Overcoming Digital Debt and Embracing AI in the Workplace
Christian Buckley
Friday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room A
Make Microsoft 365 Copilot your own with Microsoft Copilot Studio and Graph Connectors
Eric Overfield
Friday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room 1
Upgrade your Company Operating System with Microsoft Viva
Chris McNulty
Friday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room D
Enhancing Communication and Collaboration through Customized Search Experiences
Emily Mancini
Friday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room 7
Practical AI Everyday applications for IT life
Karinne Bessette
