Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM · Room 440-441

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

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 - 5:00 PM · Room 442

Build Your Skills: Microsoft 365 Essentials for Beginners

Unlock the power of Microsoft 365 in this comprehensive workshop tailored for beginners. Delve into the core components of OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, understanding their distinct roles and how they work in tandem to boost productivity. We'll explore key functionalities like document co-authoring, file sharing, managing access, and the unique document lifecycle within these platforms.

Along the way, learn to navigate the diverse terrain of other Microsoft 365 apps including Outlook, Planner, and To Do, enhancing both individual and team productivity. Understand the nuances of choosing the right tool for the right task, be it OneDrive for personal document management, SharePoint for organizational content, or Teams for collaborative projects. Attendees are encouraged to use their own devices and accounts to follow along, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of navigating and using Microsoft 365's capabilities confidently for effective communication and collaboration.

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Room 437-439

Taking Ownership: Microsoft 365 for Site and Team Owners

This intermediate workshop, tailored for Microsoft 365 site and team owners, delves into the intricacies of group and site roles, focusing on exclusive capabilities and strategies essential for effective management of SharePoint sites and Microsoft Teams.

In SharePoint, elevate your skills with advanced techniques in page and news scheduling, audience targeting, as well as in-depth list and library settings and permissions management. In Teams, master channel optimization for greater usability and member productivity.

Engage in practical, real-world scenarios to apply your knowledge in solving organizational challenges with Microsoft 365. Understand when and how to integrate Planner, Forms, and the Power Platform to broaden your site's or team's capabilities and meet business requirements.

Gain a better understanding of permissions management, learn when to responsibly break inheritance, and apply item-level permissions when appropriate. This workshop emphasizes security, privacy, and workflow efficiency, enhancing your skills in user access management when solution planning.

This workshop is ideal for those eager to explore Microsoft 365's behind-the-scenes workings, boost team collaboration, and innovate with out-of-the-box solutions. Uncover the full potential of Microsoft 365 and revolutionize your work approach.

Wednesday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 423-424

Calendars! Calendars! Calendars!

With so many choices for calendars, it is hard to know which one to use for what.

In this session, we will explore the calendars offered by M365, when to use them, and how to make the most out of each type.

Wednesday 2:00 PM - 3:10 PM · Room 443-444

Transforming Public Sector with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform: Lessons from the City of Seattle

Public sector organizations face unique challenges when modernizing IT services, from navigating complex governance requirements to ensuring scalability for diverse teams. In this session, explore how the City of Seattle leveraged Microsoft 365 and Power Platform to transform collaboration, streamline processes, and enhance operations for a workforce of over 10,000 employees.

Whether you work directly in the public sector or support public sector clients, this session will provide practical strategies and actionable tools to drive meaningful change. Learn how to address public sector-specific obstacles—such as compliance, governance, and accessibility—while achieving scalability, user adoption, and operational excellence.

In this presentation, you will learn:

1. How the City of Seattle modernized collaboration and automation services using Microsoft 365 and Power Platform to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
2. Strategies to tackle unique public sector transformation challenges, including governance, compliance, and accessibility.
3. Scalable best practices for driving user adoption and operational success with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform in government and large organizations.

Wednesday 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM · Collab Studio

The Future of Microsoft Project Management Tools: Connecting Teams, Work, and Delivery Across Micros

Microsoft 365 includes a wide range of project management tools, including Project, Planner, Teams, and more, designed to support how teams plan, execute, and collaborate. But with so many tools available, the challenge is no longer access. It’s integration. Teams are often left working in silos, struggling to align their efforts and deliver consistent results.

In this session, we’ll explore what’s next for Microsoft project management tools and how organizations can shift from fragmented tool use to a unified model for planning and delivery. You will see how to extend Microsoft 365 by unifying planning, work management, and reporting across the tools your teams already use, helping you create a more seamless and intelligent project and portfolio management environment.

Join us to explore:

• How Microsoft’s project management tools are evolving within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
• Practical ways to integrate Project, Planner, and Teams for consistent and smoother execution to ensure projects align with strategic objectives to maximize ROI
• How to optimize visibility, resource management, and delivery across all projects to eliminate bottlenecks and resource waste while enabling proactive decision making
• Create a smarter, more connected project and portfolio management environment with real-time dashboards and centralized reporting

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room 437-439

Microsoft Loop: The Essential Tool for Microsoft 365 Users!

Experience unparalleled team collaboration with Microsoft Loop, the newest addition to the Microsoft 365 suite! Loop redefines teamwork by offering highly collaborative workspaces, customizable pages, and dynamic, reusable components, all seamlessly integrated within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

Unlock your team's full potential with Microsoft Loop. Design shared workspaces, tailor pages to fit your specific needs, and effortlessly integrate notes, task assignments, and real-time synchronized lists. This innovative app enhances productivity and ensures that your team remains synchronized and efficient.

Microsoft Loop meets teammates where they work, seamlessly integrating with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Whiteboard, Word, and more. Plus, explore the possibilities with the brand-new Loop app! This integration facilitates easy access, sharing, and collaboration on content across various platforms, catering to your team's diverse working environments and styles.

Transform the way your team works with Microsoft Loop. Its powerful features and seamless integration make it the go-to collaboration hub for Microsoft 365 users. Dive into the future of teamwork and harness the power of Microsoft Loop today!

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room 443-444

Unlocking the Full Potential of Microsoft 365: Boosting Digital Literacy and Collaboration

Recent research reveals that only 26% of employees fully utilize Microsoft 365’s robust collaboration tools. This session will explore real-world data from over 136,000 M365 users, uncovering common pitfalls and best practices that can significantly enhance digital literacy.

Attendees will gain insights into how small yet impactful behavioral changes—such as shifting from email to Teams channels—can dramatically improve workplace communication and collaboration. By understanding these trends, organizations can maximize their investment in Microsoft 365 while fostering a more connected and productive hybrid work environment.

This session will focus on practical strategies to enhance digital workplace effectiveness, equipping attendees with actionable takeaways to drive real change.

Wednesday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room 447-448

Azure-centric, Cyber Resiliency, and Protection for Microsoft 365, Server, and Endpoints

Strengthening your Microsoft 365 cyber-resiliency through reliable data protection is crucial. Learn how to enable zero and low-cost storage for protection, recovery, archiving, compliance, and content search. In this session, we will feature live demonstrations with Azure, including:

• Granular, release independent restores for Microsoft 365 apps and file data surrounding Microsoft 365
• How to use Microsoft OneDrive as an innovative, smart, free and secure storage target
• The options and benefits of public and private cloud storage
• How to enable a full turnkey data protection SaaS solution
• The easy way to search across data within Microsoft 365 for E-discovery and compliance
• Smart, tiered archiving for legacy data within Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Exchange
• How to meet compliance and data sovereignty requirements

Thursday 9:50 AM - 10:10 AM · Collab Studio

Azure-centric, Cyber Resiliency, and Protection for Microsoft 365, Server, and Endpoints

Strengthening your Microsoft 365 cyber-resiliency through reliable data protection is crucial. Learn how to enable zero and low-cost storage for protection, recovery, archiving, compliance, and content search. In this session, we will feature live demonstrations with Azure, including:

• Granular, release independent restores for Microsoft 365 apps and file data surrounding Microsoft 365
• How to use Microsoft OneDrive as an innovative, smart, free and secure storage target
• The options and benefits of public and private cloud storage
• How to enable a full turnkey data protection SaaS solution
• The easy way to search across data within Microsoft 365 for E-discovery and compliance
• Smart, tiered archiving for legacy data within Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Exchange
• How to meet compliance and data sovereignty requirements

Thursday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 421-422

20 Microsoft 365 Productivity Tips You Need To Know

In this engaging, informative, and rapid-fire session you will learn about 20 different Microsoft 365 productivity tips, with a focus on both personal and team productivity.

This session offers a light-hearted yet impactful exploration of practical tips and strategies to streamline your daily work. Covering many aspects of the Office and Microsoft 365 platform, attendees will walk away with actionable insights that you can immediately apply to boost your productivity.

Expect a fun, interactive experience with audience participation, where you'll walk away with two or three powerful tips that could transform how you work. Whether you’re looking to save time or improve team collaboration, this session will be packed with valuable takeaways.

Thursday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 445-446

Getting the Most Out of Loop and Copilot Pages: Introduction and Management discussion

Join us to learn more about Loop and Copilot Pages. Whether you're new to Loop/Copilot Pages or looking to validate its readiness for your team, this session is for you. We'll guide you through the basics of Loop and Copilot Pages, as well as the newest admin and compliance features. Don't miss this opportunity to empower your employees with Loop and Copilot Pages while optimizing manageability!

Thursday 11:40 AM - 12:50 PM · Room 345-346

Quick, Creative, and Compelling: Unleash Clipchamp to emPOWER! Your eLearning!

Join me as we explore Clipchamp's user-friendly interface and discover how to create, edit, and produce compelling videos without needing advanced editing skills. Whether you're preparing training materials, creating promotional content, or delivering tutorial videos, you'll leave equipped to integrate this powerful tool into your instructional toolkit.

• Create professional-looking video content tailored to their training needs.
• Streamline the video production process to save time while maintaining quality.
• Incorporate video as a tool to engage learners and communicate concepts effectively.
• Feel confident in using Clipchamp for both internal and external-facing video content, enhancing the overall impact of their training programs.

Join us to explore how Microsoft Clipchamp can transform your training materials and help you deliver content that captures and retains your audience’s attention!

Thursday 4:00 PM - 5:10 PM · Room 423-424

OneNote Reimagined: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Note-Taking

In this session, we'll dive into the consolidation of OneNote's two versions (Win10 and desktop) into a singular app. Get ready to rediscover OneNote with an array of useful tips, tricks, and practical business applications.

We'll explore the latest features and announcements, ensuring you're ahead of the curve with OneNote's advancements.

Additionally, we'll delve into a comparative analysis of OneNote with Microsoft's other productivity tools you might use for notes like Loop, Whiteboard, Wiki, To Do, and Sticky Notes.

This comprehensive overview will empower you to select the most suitable tool for every task, enhancing efficiency and productivity in your professional endeavors.