TechCon 365 & PWRCON Seattle Sessions and Workshops
Microsoft 365 Conference & Power Platform Conference
TechCon 365 & PWRCON are held in conjunction with DATACON - mix and match your workshops and sessions!
- Keynote
- Admin/Implementation
- Azure / M365 Development
- Business Value
- Compliance
- Content Management
- Copilot / AI
- Copilot Studio (PVA)
- Dynamics 365
- Governance
- Intranet & Portals/SharePoint
- M365 Apps
- Microsoft Fabric
- Microsoft Teams
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Power BI and Data Visualization
- Power Pages
- Power User
- Search
- Security
- SharePoint Premium
- SharePoint Development
- Special Topics
- Viva
- DEI
- Power Platform Strategy
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Keynote: Being a Productivity Changemaker in the Era of AI
Every day we need to get stuff done. Microsoft technology is here to help. Our keynote will focus on the innovation being delivered across AI and Collaboration experiences including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and more. We'll also cover the best ways to skill your workforce to ensure you are delivering business value with all the technology has to offer.
Ballroom 2Wed 8:20 am - 9:40 am -
The Future of the Power Platform: Intelligent Apps
Discover the future of business apps -- what they can do, how they're built, and how they're governed. Learn how Power Apps -- with AI agents -- are transforming productivity, enhancing creativity, and reducing drudgery, all in this session packed with demos. Come see how to empower your organization to work faster and smarter.
Ballroom 2Thu 8:30 am - 9:40 am
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How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively manage and govern your Power Platform environment with a focus on maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. This session will cover:
1) Controlling and Monitoring Copilot: Learn best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, ensuring responsible use while enhancing productivity.
2) License and Capacity Management: Understand how to track and allocate licenses, monitor usage, and optimize capacity to meet organizational needs.
3) App and Workflow Creation Control: Explore strategies for managing app and workflow development, enforcing governance policies, and empowering users within boundaries.
This workshop is perfect for administrators, governance leaders, and IT professionals looking to maintain a well-managed and secure Power Platform environment.Room 435-436Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Establishing SharePoint Online Admin Rockstar Status
SharePoint Online (SPO) integrates with many services that you need to be familiar with to successfully manage your collaboration content. In this full day workshop, we are going to learn about these different services and how to manage the integration with them by exploring and discussing SharePoint Online best practices for configuring, securing, optimizing, and implementing redundancy.
We will begin by discussing and creating a new Microsoft 365 tenant, followed by exploring how to customize both the M365 and SharePoint administrator dashboards so they only display information related to the Microsoft 365 services and SPO-related components like SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
We will also explore how to create and assign users to access SharePoint Online as both an end user and as administrators.
Being most scenarios require the migration of content, we will discuss several options for migrating content from many different sources to SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
Most migrations require at least an interim hybrid configuration, so we will introduce and explore the components that can be configured for a hybrid environment as an interim solution, or as a long-term solution.
We will then roll up our sleeves and explore the configuration of several components of SharePoint Online using both the GUI and PowerShell. These SPO components and configurations include;
Creating, configuring, and managing site collections
Configuring the user profile service (UPS) to ensure your Active Directory data is included in your search index
Exploring several search service configuration options, to ensure your users are able to quickly find the information they need, along with how to access some search-related reports, as well as some suggestions on how to help your users submit better search queries for more accurate search results
Discussing both SharePoint Online and OneDrive configuration options for managing and securing your collaboration content
Create and implementing a structured taxonomy to provide consistent and reliable data in SPO by using published tenant-level content types and managed metadata fields via the term store, as well as other custom column types, that can all be managed by information architects.
As we discuss these topics throughout the day, I’ll be sharing best practices, as well as tips and tricks that every SPO admin should know about while working with SPO.
When you leave the workshop, you’ll have all the skills and best practices to migrate to, configure, manage, and secure SharePoint Online and OneDrive components using the SharePoint Online Admin center, OneDrive admin Center, and PowerShell.Room 443-444Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint Premium - Implementation
Microsoft advanced content management and experiences - where AI meets content. Whether SharePoint Premium, Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Archive, or SharePoint Embedded, you now have new ways to engage with your most critical content, while managing and protecting it through its lifecycle.
In this half-day workshop, we'll go hands on for configuring billing, model creation, autofill columns, content assembly,Room 431Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Getting Started with M365 Copilot
Dive into the future of productivity with this exciting session on Getting Started with M365 Copilot! This is designed to introduce you to the innovative features of Microsoft 365 Copilot, transforming the way you work and collaborate.
In this session, you'll discover how M365 Copilot can assist you in drafting emails, generating reports, and summarizing documents with ease. Learn how Copilot Chat can enhance your communication by providing real-time assistance, answering queries, and offering intelligent suggestions during your conversations.
During this session, you'll:
• Explore the key functionalities of M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat.
• See live demonstrations of how these tools can streamline your daily tasks.
• Gain insights from experts on maximizing your productivity with these features.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to Microsoft 365, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage these powerful tools effectively. Don't miss out on the opportunity to revolutionize your workflow and boost your efficiency!Room 447-448Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Managing Insider Risk with Microsoft Purview
Learn how Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and Adaptive Protection can effectively manage insider risk by dynamically adjusting security controls based on users' behavior and their data-related activity. I'll showcase the Purview features that work together to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate potential threats from risky users within an organization. To demonstrate, I'll walk thru the practical use-case of a departing employee, the potential data-related risks that are often associated with that, and how Insider Risk Management can help.
In the words of one security leader, ‘If any company thinks they don’t have an insider risk problem, they aren’t paying attention.’Room 442Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Save IT resources with email signature & branding automation
How to set up email signatures for an entire company? Sounds like an easy task: just send a signature template to your users and ask them to add it in their Outlook, mobile devices, etc. Done! Well... not really. In reality, you will end up with just a couple of signatures set up correctly and hours spent by your IT Team to fix the remaining ones. The cycle repeats when your company’s signature needs to be updated. With 120k+ customers worldwide (including Facebook, Samsung or UNICEF) and over 16 years on the market, we know that managing email signatures is actually a huge problem for many organizations.
Emails are still #1 communication channel in business: the average person sends 40 emails per day and spends 28% of their working time on emails. So, having a professional, fully branded email signature across all devices and email apps is also a straightforward way to increase brand awareness.
During this session, we will show you how you can easily automate email signatures and branding in a Microsoft 365 organization with CodeTwo, and unlock new marketing opportunities offered by email signatures. Find out how one person can set up signatures for everyone in your organization within just minutes, saving you both time and resources.
We will also cover the following:
• Integrating email signatures with Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Setting up different signatures for different teams or email recipients, or for internal and external communication
• Delegating emails signature management task non-IT teams like Marketing
• Automating email marketing campaigns & customer feedback collection
• Central management of automatic replies and out-of-office messages, and more.Collab StudioWed 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm -
Running a High-Performing Service Desk: Structure, Automation and Documentation
A successful service desk depends on the right structure, automation and documentation to ensure efficiency and consistency. This session explores best practices for organizing service desk operations, including queue management, ticket categorization, issue tracking and standardized templates. Attendees will learn how to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies and create a scalable support framework that enhances both technician productivity and end-user experience.
Key Takeaways:
• How to structure a service desk for efficiency, including queues, ticket categories and issue types.
• Best practices for IT documentation to improve knowledge sharing and reduce errors.
• The role of automation in enhancing ticket routing, escalation and response times.
• Strategies for optimizing workflows to boost technician productivity and service consistency.
• How to build a scalable, adaptable service desk that meets evolving IT and business needs.Room 445-446Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
IT Success Story: How a Small IT Team Cut Ticket Resolution Time in Half With Smart Documentation
Discover how Appalachia Technologies, a managed service provider (MSP) with a small but nimble IT team of just five people, transformed their service delivery approach by embracing a documentation-first mindset. By weaving AI-driven IT documentation into their daily operations, they were able to reduce response and resolution times by 50% and reclaimed over 160 hours annually, utilizing an automated password rotation solution.
In this session, we’ll walk through their real-world playbook, from how they structured their documentation to the habits and workflows that helped drive efficiency, consistency and visibility across the team.
Whether you're just getting started with IT documentation or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical strategies to optimize efficiency and maximize the impact of documentation in your IT operations.Solution StageThu 9:50 am - 10:10 am -
IT Pro meets Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle and Records Management
This session will explain Data Lifecycle and Records Management in Microsoft Purview from an IT-Pro's perspective. With compliance concerns on the rise in the modern workplace, Compliance teams are reaching out to their IT-Pro partners for assistance. This is unfamiliar territory for many IT-Pros, so this session is designed to help clear the path forward. It covers topics like:
• Recommendations for mapping a retention schedule into a "software-friendly" Purview File Plan
• Using automation to apply retention labels to your content
• Using scopes to scale and meet complex retention requirements
• SharePoint and Teams architecture impacts
• Understanding what configurations can't (easily) be changed after-the-fact
To reinforce the topics, Joanne will discuss the skills IT-Pros should bring to the table when working with their Compliance team partners.Room 421-422Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Deploying M365 to Solve Business Problems
Microsoft 365, including Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, and more, offers a full suite of tools to solve business problems. But how do we know we're addressing the right problems? "Ship it and forget it" is no longer viable (if it ever was). We must define successful deployment, ensure solutions truly address business needs, and build trust with stakeholders.
This session will explore:
- Addressing Shadow IT consequences
- IT as a service framework
- Business engagement
- Holistic requirements gathering
- Defining success
- Embracing continuous improvement
Join Joy to learn how a Human First approach can maximize your tech skills and ensure effective M365 deployment.Room 432Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Enable Secure External Sharing for the Microsoft 365 Administrator
Does the idea of your users sharing content externally keep you up at night? Join Vlad Catrinescu in this demo-filled session to learn what security controls Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online offer in order to enable users to securely share content in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Microsoft Teams
Room 435-436Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Real-World Implementation Experiences of Microsoft Purview
Organizations have invested heavily in recent years in moving to Microsoft 365 to improve productivity and collaboration. With this transition comes incredible opportunities to increase business efficiencies. However, it also brings increased risks as users collaborate more with internal coworkers as well as with external partners and customers. In addition, the continually changing regulatory compliance landscape makes this an ever evolving challenge. Microsoft has provided a robust set of capabilities for mitigating risks and meeting compliance obligations with Microsoft Purview, such as information protection, data loss prevention, records management and eDiscovery. In this session, we'll share real-world experiences implementing Microsoft Purview across different types of organizations. We'll deep dive into many the features of Purview, share real examples and provide actionable guidance to help you leverage Microsoft Purview to mitigate risks and comply with regulations in your organization.
Room 442Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
What's all the hype about SharePoint/OneDrive hybrid
Microsoft SharePoint Server on-premises now makes it better, and easier, than ever to integrate with SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business providing a rich, robust, and powerful collaboration hybrid solution for your organization.
In this session we will learn what SharePoint/OneDrive hybrid is about, as well as why it may be beneficial to your organization. We’ll explore the several hybrid components including Active Directory configurations, search, managed metadata, connectivity services, as well as other hybrid components and their requirements.
In addition, we'll introduce an overview of the configuration steps necessary in both Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Server on-premises for a successful hybrid configuration.Room 445-446Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Your Magical Microsoft Map of Community, Learning and Training
Join us in the session to learn all that Microsoft has to offer for career development and satisfaction. It's a vibrant, large community with many tools and programs that are free. Let us help you get the most from the resources that exist.
Room 445-446Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Microsoft Purview Compliance – Tales from the Trenches
As more and more of an organization's data is stored within the cloud, controlling the amount of data can be daunting. Administrators and compliance professionals are being called on to support content management to ensure it is protected and maintained throughout its data lifecycle.
Joanne and David have assisted organizations for years and helped many enterprises design and build compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview from the ground up. In this session, they'll discuss critical topics organizations should consider when implementing Records Management and Information Protection controls. They will also cover common pitfalls affecting the organization on its compliance journey.Room 421-422Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Establish a Data Protection Strategy with Microsoft Purview
Data Protection is top of mind for all organizations that work with sensitive information. As those organizations move into the Microsoft Cloud and adopt Cloud services faster and faster, establishing a strong data protection strategy is critical to protecting the information that your business runs on and preventing threats from both external attackers and insiders. Whether you're concerned about unstructured or structured data, risks from accidental or malicious data leaks, external threats, ransomware, external sharing, or any combination of these, having a Data Protection Strategy that protects your data no matter where it lives is a critical part of that strategy. Microsoft Purview provides robust capabilities for protecting that data, both in the cloud, on-premises or shared externally and understanding those capabilities is an important part of rolling out controls to protect your information. Join Antonio as he shares important considerations for establishing a Data Protection strategy for your organization and learn how you can use the extensive features of Microsoft Purview to protect your critical business information.
Room 421-422Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Data recovery options for SharePoint/OneDrive
SharePoint and OneDrive include several content recovery options for SharePoint and OneDrive for Business administrators, site collection administrators, and end users. Educating your end users on SharePoint recovery options like the site recycle bin, versioning, and site collection recycle bin can lighten the burden on your admins.
Using either a GUI or PowerShell you can backup and restore your entire SharePoint Server farm or components of it. In SharePoint Server you can also perform more granular content backups by exporting site collections, site, libraries, and lists, and there are options for recovering these site collections, sites, lists and libraries from content databases that are no longer part of your SharePoint Server farm.
With a vast majority of your SharePoint Server content stored in SQL Server it is imperative that you have an efficient way to recover items or entire databases as quickly as possible.
This discussion will introduce the Best Practices framework that will allow your SharePoint Server administrators to configure SharePoint as well as SQL Server for quick content recovery, minimizing the downtime and providing shorter and achievable Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).Room 437-439Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Top 10 best practices every Admin should be doing in M365!
Come and learn the top 10 best practices you should be doing to both manage and secure your environment. Tenant configuration can be a balance of usability and security when planning your roll-out or management model. These best practices will assist you in improving visibility into M365 and help you understand the necessary controls needed to have in place to ensure your tenant is protected.
Room 442Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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!Room 440-441Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Use the SharePoint Framework to develop apps & customize SharePoint & Viva Connections
The SharePoint Framework (SPFx) is Microsoft's recommended way to customize and extend your SharePoint site and Viva Connections.
Whether you're an experienced SharePoint developer or new to the platform, this half-day workshop is perfect for you. You'll learn how to set up your development workstation for SPFx and discover how to create web parts, UX extensions, and Adaptive Card Extensions (ACEs) for Viva Connections. We'll also cover working with SharePoint lists, libraries, and Microsoft Graph data.
By the end of the workshop, you'll understand the full range of possibilities for your next SharePoint customization project. And if you're using SharePoint Server on-premises (2016, 2019, or Subscription Edition) rather than SharePoint Online? Don't worry—we'll cover what's possible in each version!
Feel free to sit back and learn or bring your laptop to build your own SPFx solutions. Everyone will walk away with all the resources used and created throughout the workshop!Room 440-441Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Develop enterprise web apps for Microsoft Teams and enhance employee productivity
Did you know you can use your existing web development skills to create apps for Microsoft Teams? Is your experience of customizing Teams limited to Power Apps and do you want to leverage those web dev skills to build more powerful solutions? If so, then this half-day workshop is perfect for you!
You'll get started building apps for Microsoft Teams using the Teams Toolkit (TTK) for VS Code and learn what's possible through lots of demos! We'll create custom tabs for channels, personal apps, and modal dialogs, learn how to leverage single-sign-on (SSO), call external services such as Microsoft Graph, and even extend conversations with action & search-based message extensions.
But that's not all! You'll learn how these apps can be used across Microsoft 365 apps, including SharePoint Online, and Outlook, and even how they're the basis for customizing & extending Microsoft 365 Copilot!
Feel free to sit back and learn or bring your laptop to build your own MS Teams apps! Everyone will walk away with all the resources used and created throughout the workshop!Room 440-441Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Build Solutions for Microsoft 365 with a Fluent API Library
For the most part, your imagination is the limit when it comes to extending the Microsoft 365 platform. Join me for a complete look at the PnPjs library, a collection of fluent libraries for consuming SharePoint and Microsoft Graph REST APIs that make building solutions 10x easier and faster. This free, open-source initiative, part of the Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community can be used within the SharePoint Framework, NodeJS, or any JavaScript/TypeScript based project.
This session will cover using the library within the SharePoint Framework and Azure Functions NodeJS project. We'll cover:
• How to get started, your project template, and establishing context
• An overview of all the packages available and outline the ease of use
• More advanced scenarios like batching and cross site execution.Room 431Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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?Room 445-446Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Learn when, why, and how to create custom Engine Agents for M365 Copilot
Learn when, why, and how to create custom Engine Agents for M365 Copilot
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!Room 431Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Level up workflow with Webhooks
Mature organizations that use Microsoft 365 often need to run custom workflows when events happen in Microsoft 365, like updating list items, adding users, updating groups, or changing files. When there's only a single list or library, or other single event items, it can make sense to use a tool like Power Automate or an Azure Logic Apps. However, these tools require connecting a workflow to a specific entity (list, library, drive) making these solutions difficult to manage when there are many of the same types of items to monitor. Enter stage left: Webhooks.
To be clear, webhooks are not a power user tool; they require the ability to architect and manage cloud resources and write enterprise level code. But the benefits and scalability make it well worth the time investment! In this session you'll learn about:
• What webhooks are and what are some of the common use cases they can help solve
• What common architectural pattern for managing your subscriptions and events looks like
• What cloud services are commonly used to support the common architecture
• What boilerplate code looks like to establish and manage subscriptions and react to event notifications
• Where and how you might implement custom handlers for establishing what subscriptions are needed and what happens when an event is fired.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to manage workflows at scale to reduce risk and simplify management!Room 440-441Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
A Journey Through a Sea of Possibilities: Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot
In this session, we will embark on a fantastic journey through the multiple ways available today to extend Copilot for Microsoft 365 using agents to meet the numerous business demands. We will start with Graph Connectors to extend the concept of knowledge for our Copilot and reach the two final destinations that include options for both Pro-Dev (through agents created using Teams toolkit) and Citizen Developer (through the myriad options provided by Copilot Studio).
In this session, we will offer an overview of these options and, through small demos, we will try to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each of them.
In this way, participants will have all the elements to choose the best path to extend their Microsoft 365 CopilotRoom 431Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 requirementsRoom 447-448Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 requirementsCollab StudioThu 9:50 am - 10:10 am -
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 PracticesRoom 431Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Developing agents in Microsoft 365 Copilot
Jeremy Thake will take you through how to build declarative agents and custom engine agents inside Visual Studio.
Room 431Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - SharePoint & Microsoft Teams Development
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!
Room 425Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Avoiding the Analytic Danger Zone with a Comprehensive Metadata Catalog
As organizations integrate Azure DevOps and GIT into their Data and Analytics workflows, the challenge of aligning DevOps methodologies for the visualization side becomes evident. Besides the fact that GIT is created for software development and not for visuals, many Self-service creators and explorers are unfamiliar with these principles. They make mistakes, commit randomly, and fail to comply, resulting in a deficiency and lack of governance over Power BI. This area is known as the Analytic Danger Zone.
This session will dive deep into implementing DevOps best practices tailored for Power BI to establish a zero-effort governance zone. Utilize:
A Zero-Touch Version Control model, leveraging automated background processes to build a comprehensive catalog
Automated metadata tracking and change auditing to capture granular details on object modifications and integrate them with work item tracking systems
Impact analysis techniques to assess downstream effects of changes, along with global search and metadata indexing to enhance visibility across datasets, reports, and semantic models
The session addresses strategies for synchronizing multiple development environments and leveraging Power BI REST APIs to drive automation. By embedding these principles within Power BI ecosystems, organizations can
Detect and fix DAX inconsistencies.
Enhance collaboration between technical and non-technical users.
Establish a scalable framework for D&A governance.
If you are a Power BI platform owner, PBI engineer, or Platform Administrator looking to optimize analytics lifecycle management through advanced DevOps methodologies, join us!Solution StageThu 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm -
Azure Functions: Real world scenarios & NodeJS implementation overview
In this session, we will explore the powerful capabilities of Azure Functions for extending Microsoft 365.
We will begin by discussing the various use cases for Azure Functions, including their ability to trigger actions when items in Microsoft 365 change and their application as Timer Jobs. We will delve into the integration with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) APIs using the On-Behalf-Of (OBO) flow and discuss how queues can be used to provide the most resilient solutions.
The remainder of the session will be devoted to giving an overview how implementing Azure functions using NodeJS (although you absolutely can do them with C#/Visual Studio). We'll include the getting started configuration, and a brief word about CommonJS vs ESModules. We'll then discuss security considerations by showing basic Entra ID application registration but discuss how we can implement Managed Identity using Azure Identity to securely access other parts of your tenant. The session will also include a detailed look at the OBO Flow. We'll finish up by discussing queues and requeuing options.
Join me to gain a comprehensive understanding of how Azure Functions can be used to extend Microsoft 365, improve efficiency, and enhance security.Room 431Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Explore SharePoint Embedded App Development: From Setup to Production Ready Apps
Dive into the world of SharePoint Embedded and discover the optimal scenarios for custom apps that use SharePoint for all document storage.
Uncover the key scenarios where SharePoint Embedded apps shine and learn how to set up SharePoint Embedded in your tenant.
By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to start integrating SharePoint Embedded into your app development projects!Room 440-441Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
The Evolution of Custom Connectors - From Power Platform to Copilot M365 Agents
Copilots have now become indispensable components, together with Power Platform, of our application ecosystem.
In the past we already knew the importance of Custom Connectors that allowed us to integrate existing APIs within our applications, opening the doors to a multitude of scenarios.
Today these custom connectors can have even more importance as they can be transformed into actions for Copilot Studio and Agents for Copilot for Microsoft 365.
In this session, we will see how a custom connector specifically designed for Power Platform can become all this.
Through a step by step demo we will analyze all the details of this transformation and the results that can be obtained within the Copilot world.Room 431Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Delivering a Scalable, Secure Data & AI Platform
AI isn’t magic—it’s powered by data. But most organizations struggle to make that data usable, scalable, and secure enough to activate real AI value. This session explores how to design and implement a modern data platform that enables AI across both structured and unstructured data types.
We’ll break down best practices for architecting data estates that are flexible, governed, and AI-ready—leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Azure as reference platforms. Whether you're operating in a single cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment, the principles and approaches shared are broadly applicable and grounded in real-world use cases.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for activating AI in your business, while maintaining enterprise-grade scale, security, and performance.
Key Takeaways
• Design a future-ready data foundation that scales securely across structured and unstructured data for AI activation.
• Leverage Microsoft Fabric and Azure to unify data, simplify governance, and accelerate time-to-insight.
• Apply proven best practices to implement a scalable, secure, and AI-ready platform—regardless of your cloud environment.Room 340-342Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Build your custom agent for 320M+ users in Microsoft Teams
Learn about collaborative agent development tailored for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot using code-first tools such as Visual Studio Code and the Teams Toolkit.
Discover how to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver dynamic and intuitive interactions that surpass traditional bots. Create agents that generate content based on your data, execute tasks, and foster collaboration between your users. By the end of this session, you'll have the foundational knowledge to effectively customize, build, and deploy your agents to all of your users on Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot.Room 432Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Roundtable Discussion - Unstructured Data - When to use Knowledge and When to Use Indexes
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!
Room 425Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Deep Dive - Configuring Azure AI Search for Real World Data
We’ll explore the essentials of creating an index, understanding semantic search, and configuring vectors. Discover effective strategies for handling documents, including the creation of an index, working with indexers, and developing a practical document chunking strategy. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the full power of Microsoft AI Search.
Room 435-436Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Power Up Your M365 Development Game: Embracing React Functional Components and Hooks
Level 300. While Class Components have long been the go-to project type in SPFx and Teams React solutions, a new, arguably better alternative has emerged in ReactJS. Many developers now swear by Functional Components and Hooks as a simpler, more readable way to code projects.
In this session, we'll delve into the advantages and considerations of both approaches, unveiling the power of Functional Components. We'll guide you through the transition from Class Components, making your code cleaner and more comprehensible. Plus, we'll explore the array of hooks available to add that extra sizzle to your solutions. Get ready to take your SPFx and Teams projects to the next level!Room 431Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm -
Navigating SharePoint Framework: Best Practices and Hidden Gems
I've seen it all... the good, bad, and ugly parts of the SharePoint Framework. Join me for a dive deep into the SharePoint Framework and find out what works, what doesn't, and how to pivot when things go sideways. You've likely been warned about what 'never' to do, but we go beyond warnings to provide actionable steps to turn potential mistakes into triumphs. This session is packed with practical tips, nifty tricks, and insightful hacks designed to elevate your SharePoint Framework projects and streamline your development process.
Room 440-441Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Power BI Bootcamp for SharePoint Professionals
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A COMPUTER WITH THE LATEST VERSION OF POWER BI DESKTOP INSTALLED PRIOR TO WORKSHOP TIME. THIS IS A HANDS ON BOOTCAMP.
Need to create stunning dashboards from your SharePoint data?
Yes, you do!
In this bootcamp, we’ll show you:
• How should I approach my BI need?
• What things should be considered when creating dashboards?
• What are the best practices?
• How much is this going to cost me to license?
• What security aspects should concern me?
Who should take this course:
If your company uses Office 365 or SharePoint 2013/2016 and you are a:
• Manager
• Business Analyst
• Power User
• SharePoint Administrator
• Consultant
If you work in these areas, you will see value:
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Finance
• Sales
• Social Media
The class assumes no prior knowledge of Power BI and Data Concepts.
What is required for this class:
Install Microsoft Power BI Desktop on your laptop
We'll provide an Office 365 site for you to use for exercises
In this workshop you will:
• Learn how to create Production Dashboards using Power BI, from SharePoint list and document library data
• How to use Power BI in a multitude of situations, including ad hoc analysis and the creation of formal dashboard.
• Learn the Power BI components: Power BI Desktop, PowerBI.com, Power BI mobile applications and how they can be used with Office 365 and SharePoint
• Receive an introduction into the core functions of Power BI; Data extraction, loading and transformation using Power Query Formula Language (“M”) and DAX.
• Receive some guidelines on how to extract Project data in fast manner.
• Discover some data modeling practices that will ensure you have maximum flexibility in analysis. You'll also learn some visualization best practices to ensure you can tell your digital story effectively
• Learn best practices for maintaining content with your organization
This workshop provides an end-to-end view of Power BI for SharePoint reporting, so that you are able to use Power BI immediately for your needs.Room 345-346Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint: Zero to Hero
If you are new to SharePoint, this is your workshop. We will start at the beginning with, “What is this thing you call SharePoint?” and then go step-by-step to “Now I can build basic business solutions.” Everything we do during this session will be in SharePoint Online, but also works for On-Premises environments. No Code.
Here’s what we will cover:
1. What is SharePoint
2. Getting around SharePoint
3. How to build and use a solution for your business needs
4. Discover what metadata is and how it can help
5. How to make sure the right people have the right access to the right things at the right time
6. Create a one-stop-shop with a custom page
At the end of this workshop, you will have the information needed to create simple solutions using the tools provided by SharePoint without waiting for IT to build it for you. Buckle up. We’ve got a lot to cover.Room 435-436Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
RPA Unleashed: Automating Mundane Tasks to Reclaim Your Time
Ready to free up your schedule and focus on what truly matters? Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified training for RPA Unleashed, where you'll master the art of automating everyday tasks using cutting-edge tools. This workshop explores essential strategies for streamlining workflows, including:
• Automating repetitive daily activities to save time and reduce errors.
• Seamlessly integrating cloud and desktop tools for unified operations.
• Effectively managing authentication credentials for secure automations.
• Enhancing logging practices for robust tracking and troubleshooting.
• Setting up enterprise-level automations with best-in-class requirements.
• Unlocking the full potential of Copilot features for advanced automation.
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to scale your efforts to an enterprise level, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and tools to unleash the full potential of RPA in your organization.Room 435-436Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
5 Immediate Things You Can Do To Increase Microsoft 365 and Power Platform User Adoption
Struggling to get users fully engaged with your Microsoft 365 and Power Platform implementations? This session is your solution.
Discover 5 things to immediately boost adoption and usage of your Microsoft 365 and Power Platform environments by up to 3X. Learn from real-world strategies used by leading organizations worldwide to maximize their investment and drive true user engagement. If you want to see tangible results, don’t miss this session.Room 421-422Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Unlock the value of Copilot Studio 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 this feature is different than cloud flows.
- How to build and enhance an autonomous agent.
- How Generative AI orchestrates the workflow.Room 435-436Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
I've Got Microsoft Purview!... Now What?
When Microsoft Purview is discussed with organizations, it is usually in the context of Information Protection or Records Management. Sometimes, both are known as being part of Purview. But in reality, Microsoft Purview is so much more than just either of these features. Purview is a suite within the Microsoft 365 platform and provides several services to organizations that understand the power of the toolset.
Join David as he highlights, defines, and describes the many features of Microsoft Purview. You'll come away with a working knowledge of Purview and it's many parts.
He'll explain the intended use of each feature and provide you with the knowledge you need to answer the question, now what?Room 442Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Getting Started with M365 Copilot
Dive into the future of productivity with this exciting session on Getting Started with M365 Copilot! This is designed to introduce you to the innovative features of Microsoft 365 Copilot, transforming the way you work and collaborate.
In this session, you'll discover how M365 Copilot can assist you in drafting emails, generating reports, and summarizing documents with ease. Learn how Copilot Chat can enhance your communication by providing real-time assistance, answering queries, and offering intelligent suggestions during your conversations.
During this session, you'll:
• Explore the key functionalities of M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat.
• See live demonstrations of how these tools can streamline your daily tasks.
• Gain insights from experts on maximizing your productivity with these features.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to Microsoft 365, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage these powerful tools effectively. Don't miss out on the opportunity to revolutionize your workflow and boost your efficiency!Room 447-448Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
What are Power BI Metrics?
In this session, you'll learn about Power BI Metrics and how they can be used in your organization to track the metrics that matter to you.
You'll learn about:
1. Scorecards
2. Goals
3. Check-ins
4. Target and Current valuesRoom 440-441Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Upgrade your Company Operating System with Microsoft Viva
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.
Room 443-444Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Save IT resources with email signature & branding automation
How to set up email signatures for an entire company? Sounds like an easy task: just send a signature template to your users and ask them to add it in their Outlook, mobile devices, etc. Done! Well... not really. In reality, you will end up with just a couple of signatures set up correctly and hours spent by your IT Team to fix the remaining ones. The cycle repeats when your company’s signature needs to be updated. With 120k+ customers worldwide (including Facebook, Samsung or UNICEF) and over 16 years on the market, we know that managing email signatures is actually a huge problem for many organizations.
Emails are still #1 communication channel in business: the average person sends 40 emails per day and spends 28% of their working time on emails. So, having a professional, fully branded email signature across all devices and email apps is also a straightforward way to increase brand awareness.
During this session, we will show you how you can easily automate email signatures and branding in a Microsoft 365 organization with CodeTwo, and unlock new marketing opportunities offered by email signatures. Find out how one person can set up signatures for everyone in your organization within just minutes, saving you both time and resources.
We will also cover the following:
• Integrating email signatures with Entra ID (Azure AD)
• Setting up different signatures for different teams or email recipients, or for internal and external communication
• Delegating emails signature management task non-IT teams like Marketing
• Automating email marketing campaigns & customer feedback collection
• Central management of automatic replies and out-of-office messages, and more.Collab StudioWed 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm -
Running a High-Performing Service Desk: Structure, Automation and Documentation
A successful service desk depends on the right structure, automation and documentation to ensure efficiency and consistency. This session explores best practices for organizing service desk operations, including queue management, ticket categorization, issue tracking and standardized templates. Attendees will learn how to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies and create a scalable support framework that enhances both technician productivity and end-user experience.
Key Takeaways:
• How to structure a service desk for efficiency, including queues, ticket categories and issue types.
• Best practices for IT documentation to improve knowledge sharing and reduce errors.
• The role of automation in enhancing ticket routing, escalation and response times.
• Strategies for optimizing workflows to boost technician productivity and service consistency.
• How to build a scalable, adaptable service desk that meets evolving IT and business needs.Room 445-446Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Is Your IA Ready for AI?
You're ready for Copilot and the advances AI will bring to your organization but... Is your IA ready for AI?
This session will give you guidance on preparing your Microsoft 365 information architecture for the power of Copilot!
We'll uncover essential strategies and best practices to ensure your tenant is secure, organized, and primed for seamless adoption. Don’t miss this opportunity to avoid common pitfalls like oversharing and AI hallucination.
Key Takeaways:
Content Readiness: Strategies to organize and optimize content for Copilot's advanced AI capabilities.
Tenant Preparation: Insight into crucial settings and defaults for smooth Copilot deployment.
Empowering Teams: Equip your leaders and IT teams with insights for effective Copilot integration.
Room 442Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 requirementsRoom 447-448Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
IT Success Story: How a Small IT Team Cut Ticket Resolution Time in Half With Smart Documentation
Discover how Appalachia Technologies, a managed service provider (MSP) with a small but nimble IT team of just five people, transformed their service delivery approach by embracing a documentation-first mindset. By weaving AI-driven IT documentation into their daily operations, they were able to reduce response and resolution times by 50% and reclaimed over 160 hours annually, utilizing an automated password rotation solution.
In this session, we’ll walk through their real-world playbook, from how they structured their documentation to the habits and workflows that helped drive efficiency, consistency and visibility across the team.
Whether you're just getting started with IT documentation or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical strategies to optimize efficiency and maximize the impact of documentation in your IT operations.Solution StageThu 9:50 am - 10:10 am -
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.Room 421-422Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Build Intelligent Applications with AI and Power Platform
Effective solutions begin with a deep understanding of the problem and a clear gathering of requirements before development begins. Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified training and he will walk you through the journey of transforming user needs into intelligent, AI-driven solutions using the Power Platform.
Key takeaways include:
- Plan Designer: Learn to structure your project by mapping out clear steps and visualizing workflows aligned with business objectives.
- Dataverse Tables: Discover how to create a robust, scalable data model that serves as the foundation of your application.
- Canvas Apps: Master the art of building intuitive, user-focused interfaces that blend creativity with functionality.
By the session's end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to design and deliver AI-powered solutions that tackle real-world challenges.Room 443-444Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Securing Microsoft 365 Data: Effective Strategies to Reduce Risk
Microsoft 365 contains intellectual property critical to business function and innovation. This data is at risk for loss and corruption due to many factors, including accidental deletion and malicious actors. To effectively mitigate risk to this data, you need a layered approach with both native and integrated tools that also meet business objectives. This session will explore the different tools and help answer the most frequently asked questions.
Collab StudioThu 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm -
Deploying M365 to Solve Business Problems
Microsoft 365, including Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, and more, offers a full suite of tools to solve business problems. But how do we know we're addressing the right problems? "Ship it and forget it" is no longer viable (if it ever was). We must define successful deployment, ensure solutions truly address business needs, and build trust with stakeholders.
This session will explore:
- Addressing Shadow IT consequences
- IT as a service framework
- Business engagement
- Holistic requirements gathering
- Defining success
- Embracing continuous improvement
Join Joy to learn how a Human First approach can maximize your tech skills and ensure effective M365 deployment.Room 432Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Get Real Time User Behavior Analytics of Your Microsoft 365 Users
Curious about what's really going on with your Microsoft 365 users? Skip the unreliable surveys and dive into real-time behavioral analytics with the free Microsoft Clarity.
This session will reveal how to harness the power of Clarity's free tools to boost digital adoption. You'll learn to identify popular pages, dead clicks, rage clicks, and more, transforming these insights into actionable improvements for user training and support. By the end, you'll be equipped to use heat maps, session recordings, and dashboard insights to pinpoint where users struggle, ensuring your governance and compliance measures are both effective and user-friendly.
Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your user support strategy.Room 437-439Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Bringing Intelligence to SharePoint with Custom Agents
In this session, Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer will explore how intelligent agents can supercharge your SharePoint experience. You will learn how to build a SharePoint Agent that can enhance productivity, and provide tailored user support. Then decide when a customized agent is the right choice to meet unique business needs and how to weigh the benefits and limitations of out-of-the-box solutions versus custom-built agents. Gain practical insights and best practices to make informed decisions that drive value for your organization. Whether you're new to intelligent agents or looking to elevate your SharePoint capabilities, this session has something for everyone!
Room 431Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Crafting Commands: Prompt Engineering Essentials for Copilot Success
Let's dive into the world of prompt engineering for Microsoft Copilot!
Search vs. AI: Understand how Copilot differs from traditional search.
Prompt Crafting: Learn essential techniques for effective prompts.
Hands-on Tips: Get practical advice for guiding Copilot's responses.
Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to harness Copilot's capabilities efficiently.
We'll explore why simply searching is no longer enough and how Copilot can provide more intelligent, context-aware responses.Room 435-436Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Teams First Information Architecture and Governance
When planning out or updating a Microsoft 365 implementation, SharePoint is still important, but it really needs to start with Teams, and then the underlying SharePoint structure for a big part flows out of that. It's not just answering planning questions, but also ensuring that everyone understands that Teams is much more than a meeting and chat platform.
Topics we'll cover in this session include:
Introducing a maturity model on how organizations leverage Teams, SharePoint, Email, and OneDrive
Level setting on how they work together
Understanding the differences between Standard, Private, and Shared Channels, and the underlying SharePoint site collections
Where do standalone Communication and Team Sites fit into the Teams and SharePoint structure
Guests versus B2B Direct Connect in Teams, and external sharing in SharePoint
Open source scripts and Power BI dashboards to inventory and analyze your file shares, SharePoint on-premises, and SharePoint Online
Answering the question - what does a Team and a Channel represent in my organization
MindJet as a tool for planning your IA
Commercial and open-source solutions for implementing your IA
Real-world scenarios and case studiesRoom 432Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Reduce Dynamics 365 CRM and Model-Driven Power Apps Support Costs With Built-In Contextual Help
Tired of constant support requests from your Dynamics 365 CRM or Mode-Driven Power Apps users? Imagine giving them instant, in-app answers without disrupting their workflow. In this session, we’ll reveal how to harness Microsoft’s native context-sensitive help features to revolutionize user support.
Learn how to activate and customize built-in help panes, enabling users to find answers within 2 clicks and 10 seconds—the perfect recipe for boosting user adoption and stickiness.
Join us to explore the future of in-app support: faster, smarter, and more efficient. Say goodbye to support tickets and hello to a self-sufficient user base.Room 435-436Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Navigating Communication Channels in Microsoft 365 for Meaningful Engagement
Microsoft 365 offers a suite of powerful tools to support communication including Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, and SharePoint Online which can transform how organizations communicate and collaborate. Navigating these channels to ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time requires strategic planning. Join this session to delve deep into the better practices for leveraging Microsoft 365 communication tools.
Backed by comprehensive user research, this session will provide actionable strategies for determining what-to-use-when, ensuring your messages are delivered through the most appropriate channels for your outcome objectives. We will explore the nuances of each tool, from the community-building strengths of Viva Engage to the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams, the broad reach of Viva Amplify, the seamless integration of Viva Connections, and more structured information management in SharePoint Online. We will address the critical aspect of managing responses and fostering ongoing engagement. Learn how to cultivate meaningful interactions and maintain productive communication flows within your organization.Room 437-439Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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.Room 445-446Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
The Art of AI-Assisted Writing: Blending Technology with Human Creativity
In an era where artificial intelligence tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and the Project Sophia research tool (in preview) are redefining content creation, the challenge for information workers and communication professionals lies not in generating content, but in ensuring it remains compelling, accurate, and authentic.
This session targets managers, executives, and content creators, aiming to bridge the gap between AI capabilities and the nuanced touch of human interaction. We will delve into best practices for authoring outstanding content that leverages AI tools without losing the personal touch that connects with audiences. Attendees will learn how to use these AI technologies to produce strong, SEO-optimized (when needed) content while also exploring the unique strengths of Copilot in utilizing M365 content, with a special focus on integrating OneNote as a dynamic data source. Through practical advice and strategic insights, this session promises to equip professionals with the skills to navigate the AI content landscape effectively, blending technology with human creativity to craft messages that resonate deeply with their intended audiences.
Benefits of Attending This Session:
• Strategic AI Utilization: Understand how to strategically leverage AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Project Sophia, and ChatGPT in your content creation process, maximizing efficiency without compromising quality.
• Enhanced Content Quality: Learn best practices for creating compelling, accurate, and engaging content that stands out, even in an AI-assisted world.
• SEO Optimization Techniques: Acquire techniques for ensuring your content is not only reader-friendly but also optimized for search engines, increasing visibility and reach for external publications.
• Leveraging M365 for Content Creation: Discover the advantages of using Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Copilot's integration with OneNote, to enrich your content with relevant, data-driven insights.
• Human-AI Collaboration: Explore how to maintain the essential human touch in content authored with AI assistance, ensuring that your communications retain authenticity and emotional connection.
This session is designed for those looking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-assisted content creation, offering insights into making the most of these powerful tools while keeping the content genuine and impactful. Whether you're drafting internal communications or creating content for the wider world, this talk will provide valuable strategies for elevating your writing in the AI-centric future.Room 442Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Data Protection, Collaboration, and User Engagement: Assisting Your Organization in Doing it All
With the ever-changing cloud landscape, organizations struggle to help their employees collaborate and be effective in their day-to-day responsibilities. Adding data protection and security could raise the difficulty even more, as the business needs to balance the ability to collaborate while keeping its information and users safe. Ensuring user engagement and adoption is fundamental to success.
In this workshop, David and Sarah will cover the design and implementation of Microsoft 365's collaboration tools, such as SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, and more, while ensuring the solution is safe, secure, and fully collaborative. They'll help you understand how you can work together to protect your organization's information and employees in a manner that encourages endorsement from those using the tools.Room 432Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
I've Got Microsoft Purview!... Now What?
When Microsoft Purview is discussed with organizations, it is usually in the context of Information Protection or Records Management. Sometimes, both are known as being part of Purview. But in reality, Microsoft Purview is so much more than just either of these features. Purview is a suite within the Microsoft 365 platform and provides several services to organizations that understand the power of the toolset.
Join David as he highlights, defines, and describes the many features of Microsoft Purview. You'll come away with a working knowledge of Purview and it's many parts.
He'll explain the intended use of each feature and provide you with the knowledge you need to answer the question, now what?Room 442Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Managing Insider Risk with Microsoft Purview
Learn how Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and Adaptive Protection can effectively manage insider risk by dynamically adjusting security controls based on users' behavior and their data-related activity. I'll showcase the Purview features that work together to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate potential threats from risky users within an organization. To demonstrate, I'll walk thru the practical use-case of a departing employee, the potential data-related risks that are often associated with that, and how Insider Risk Management can help.
In the words of one security leader, ‘If any company thinks they don’t have an insider risk problem, they aren’t paying attention.’Room 442Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
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.Room 443-444Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
You Have Sensitive Information. Now Let's Protect It.
Every organization has data considered sensitive to its business, employees, or even the industry it exists within. As a result, protecting its data has become a priority for many organizations worldwide. Microsoft provides several tools for identifying sensitive information within the organization and protecting it from being provided to sources that should not have it.
In this session, we'll cover features and processes such as Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and more to help you protect your organization's sensitive information from leaving your control and falling into the hands of those who should not have it.Room 442Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Securing Microsoft 365 Data: Effective Strategies to Reduce Risk
Microsoft 365 contains intellectual property critical to business function and innovation. This data is at risk for loss and corruption due to many factors, including accidental deletion and malicious actors. To effectively mitigate risk to this data, you need a layered approach with both native and integrated tools that also meet business objectives. This session will explore the different tools and help answer the most frequently asked questions.
Collab StudioThu 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm -
IT Pro meets Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle and Records Management
This session will explain Data Lifecycle and Records Management in Microsoft Purview from an IT-Pro's perspective. With compliance concerns on the rise in the modern workplace, Compliance teams are reaching out to their IT-Pro partners for assistance. This is unfamiliar territory for many IT-Pros, so this session is designed to help clear the path forward. It covers topics like:
• Recommendations for mapping a retention schedule into a "software-friendly" Purview File Plan
• Using automation to apply retention labels to your content
• Using scopes to scale and meet complex retention requirements
• SharePoint and Teams architecture impacts
• Understanding what configurations can't (easily) be changed after-the-fact
To reinforce the topics, Joanne will discuss the skills IT-Pros should bring to the table when working with their Compliance team partners.Room 421-422Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Real-World Implementation Experiences of Microsoft Purview
Organizations have invested heavily in recent years in moving to Microsoft 365 to improve productivity and collaboration. With this transition comes incredible opportunities to increase business efficiencies. However, it also brings increased risks as users collaborate more with internal coworkers as well as with external partners and customers. In addition, the continually changing regulatory compliance landscape makes this an ever evolving challenge. Microsoft has provided a robust set of capabilities for mitigating risks and meeting compliance obligations with Microsoft Purview, such as information protection, data loss prevention, records management and eDiscovery. In this session, we'll share real-world experiences implementing Microsoft Purview across different types of organizations. We'll deep dive into many the features of Purview, share real examples and provide actionable guidance to help you leverage Microsoft Purview to mitigate risks and comply with regulations in your organization.
Room 442Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Microsoft Purview Compliance – Tales from the Trenches
As more and more of an organization's data is stored within the cloud, controlling the amount of data can be daunting. Administrators and compliance professionals are being called on to support content management to ensure it is protected and maintained throughout its data lifecycle.
Joanne and David have assisted organizations for years and helped many enterprises design and build compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview from the ground up. In this session, they'll discuss critical topics organizations should consider when implementing Records Management and Information Protection controls. They will also cover common pitfalls affecting the organization on its compliance journey.Room 421-422Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Teams First Information Architecture and Governance
When planning out or updating a Microsoft 365 implementation, SharePoint is still important, but it really needs to start with Teams, and then the underlying SharePoint structure for a big part flows out of that. It's not just answering planning questions, but also ensuring that everyone understands that Teams is much more than a meeting and chat platform.
Topics we'll cover in this session include:
Introducing a maturity model on how organizations leverage Teams, SharePoint, Email, and OneDrive
Level setting on how they work together
Understanding the differences between Standard, Private, and Shared Channels, and the underlying SharePoint site collections
Where do standalone Communication and Team Sites fit into the Teams and SharePoint structure
Guests versus B2B Direct Connect in Teams, and external sharing in SharePoint
Open source scripts and Power BI dashboards to inventory and analyze your file shares, SharePoint on-premises, and SharePoint Online
Answering the question - what does a Team and a Channel represent in my organization
MindJet as a tool for planning your IA
Commercial and open-source solutions for implementing your IA
Real-world scenarios and case studiesRoom 432Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Protecting users from themselves: How to engage your employees and drive effective data protection
Many organizations feel they must choose between protecting their data or enabling strong collaboration. David and Sarah ask: “Why not do both?”
Sarah Haase (renowned user adoption specialist) and David Drever (data protection expert) join forces to demonstrate you can collaborate, share files, and protect your data at the same time! Join them as they demonstrate how to configure your Microsoft 365 environment to collaborate internally and externally while ensuring your data is protected. Sarah and David will outline methods for planning your security, configuring Microsoft Purview, and driving effective employee engagement and adoption. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to build a highly collaborative environment that lets your users share and protect your data.Room 442Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Establish a Data Protection Strategy with Microsoft Purview
Data Protection is top of mind for all organizations that work with sensitive information. As those organizations move into the Microsoft Cloud and adopt Cloud services faster and faster, establishing a strong data protection strategy is critical to protecting the information that your business runs on and preventing threats from both external attackers and insiders. Whether you're concerned about unstructured or structured data, risks from accidental or malicious data leaks, external threats, ransomware, external sharing, or any combination of these, having a Data Protection Strategy that protects your data no matter where it lives is a critical part of that strategy. Microsoft Purview provides robust capabilities for protecting that data, both in the cloud, on-premises or shared externally and understanding those capabilities is an important part of rolling out controls to protect your information. Join Antonio as he shares important considerations for establishing a Data Protection strategy for your organization and learn how you can use the extensive features of Microsoft Purview to protect your critical business information.
Room 421-422Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
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.Room 445-446Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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Power BI Bootcamp for SharePoint Professionals
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A COMPUTER WITH THE LATEST VERSION OF POWER BI DESKTOP INSTALLED PRIOR TO WORKSHOP TIME. THIS IS A HANDS ON BOOTCAMP.
Need to create stunning dashboards from your SharePoint data?
Yes, you do!
In this bootcamp, we’ll show you:
• How should I approach my BI need?
• What things should be considered when creating dashboards?
• What are the best practices?
• How much is this going to cost me to license?
• What security aspects should concern me?
Who should take this course:
If your company uses Office 365 or SharePoint 2013/2016 and you are a:
• Manager
• Business Analyst
• Power User
• SharePoint Administrator
• Consultant
If you work in these areas, you will see value:
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Finance
• Sales
• Social Media
The class assumes no prior knowledge of Power BI and Data Concepts.
What is required for this class:
Install Microsoft Power BI Desktop on your laptop
We'll provide an Office 365 site for you to use for exercises
In this workshop you will:
• Learn how to create Production Dashboards using Power BI, from SharePoint list and document library data
• How to use Power BI in a multitude of situations, including ad hoc analysis and the creation of formal dashboard.
• Learn the Power BI components: Power BI Desktop, PowerBI.com, Power BI mobile applications and how they can be used with Office 365 and SharePoint
• Receive an introduction into the core functions of Power BI; Data extraction, loading and transformation using Power Query Formula Language (“M”) and DAX.
• Receive some guidelines on how to extract Project data in fast manner.
• Discover some data modeling practices that will ensure you have maximum flexibility in analysis. You'll also learn some visualization best practices to ensure you can tell your digital story effectively
• Learn best practices for maintaining content with your organization
This workshop provides an end-to-end view of Power BI for SharePoint reporting, so that you are able to use Power BI immediately for your needs.Room 345-346Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint: Zero to Hero
If you are new to SharePoint, this is your workshop. We will start at the beginning with, “What is this thing you call SharePoint?” and then go step-by-step to “Now I can build basic business solutions.” Everything we do during this session will be in SharePoint Online, but also works for On-Premises environments. No Code.
Here’s what we will cover:
1. What is SharePoint
2. Getting around SharePoint
3. How to build and use a solution for your business needs
4. Discover what metadata is and how it can help
5. How to make sure the right people have the right access to the right things at the right time
6. Create a one-stop-shop with a custom page
At the end of this workshop, you will have the information needed to create simple solutions using the tools provided by SharePoint without waiting for IT to build it for you. Buckle up. We’ve got a lot to cover.Room 435-436Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Driving employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Hybrid and remote work are the new normal, but work trends indicate the greatest challenges are a sense of community, connection, relationship-building, and inspiration. This full-day workshop explores how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Establishing SharePoint Online Admin Rockstar Status
SharePoint Online (SPO) integrates with many services that you need to be familiar with to successfully manage your collaboration content. In this full day workshop, we are going to learn about these different services and how to manage the integration with them by exploring and discussing SharePoint Online best practices for configuring, securing, optimizing, and implementing redundancy.
We will begin by discussing and creating a new Microsoft 365 tenant, followed by exploring how to customize both the M365 and SharePoint administrator dashboards so they only display information related to the Microsoft 365 services and SPO-related components like SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
We will also explore how to create and assign users to access SharePoint Online as both an end user and as administrators.
Being most scenarios require the migration of content, we will discuss several options for migrating content from many different sources to SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
Most migrations require at least an interim hybrid configuration, so we will introduce and explore the components that can be configured for a hybrid environment as an interim solution, or as a long-term solution.
We will then roll up our sleeves and explore the configuration of several components of SharePoint Online using both the GUI and PowerShell. These SPO components and configurations include;
Creating, configuring, and managing site collections
Configuring the user profile service (UPS) to ensure your Active Directory data is included in your search index
Exploring several search service configuration options, to ensure your users are able to quickly find the information they need, along with how to access some search-related reports, as well as some suggestions on how to help your users submit better search queries for more accurate search results
Discussing both SharePoint Online and OneDrive configuration options for managing and securing your collaboration content
Create and implementing a structured taxonomy to provide consistent and reliable data in SPO by using published tenant-level content types and managed metadata fields via the term store, as well as other custom column types, that can all be managed by information architects.
As we discuss these topics throughout the day, I’ll be sharing best practices, as well as tips and tricks that every SPO admin should know about while working with SPO.
When you leave the workshop, you’ll have all the skills and best practices to migrate to, configure, manage, and secure SharePoint Online and OneDrive components using the SharePoint Online Admin center, OneDrive admin Center, and PowerShell.Room 443-444Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint Premium - Implementation
Microsoft advanced content management and experiences - where AI meets content. Whether SharePoint Premium, Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Archive, or SharePoint Embedded, you now have new ways to engage with your most critical content, while managing and protecting it through its lifecycle.
In this half-day workshop, we'll go hands on for configuring billing, model creation, autofill columns, content assembly,Room 431Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Mastering Metadata in SharePoint Online: Unlocking the Power of SharePoint Premium
Metadata in SharePoint Online is essential for efficient content management and retrieval. Entering metadata manually is a simple and powerful way to start organizing your content. However, as the complexity and volume of content grow, this approach becomes difficult to manage. This session will guide you through transitioning from basic metadata management in SharePoint Online to leveraging the advanced features of SharePoint Premium.
We will explore scenarios for choosing SharePoint Premium, focusing on the use case of managing legal documents. Learn how this advanced capability can streamline content management by automatically populating metadata fields, reducing manual entry, and minimizing errors. Discover how SharePoint Premium can enhance document accuracy and compliance, ultimately improving the efficiency of your legal operations. We will also discuss the one-to-many relationship of Matters to Cases and how to manage various content types including Contracts, Pleadings, Affidavits, Legal Briefs, Discovery Documents, Court Orders, Case Files, and Correspondence.Room 421-422Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Real-World Microsoft 365 Governance in the Age of AI
In a time where everyone is expected to innovate faster, deliver more value, and do it all under tight budget constraints, effective governance is more critical than ever. Microsoft is at the forefront of driving this innovation with their Copilot “GenAI-as-a-Service” offering along with create your own custom agents with Copilot Studio & Azure AI Foundry. However, these benefits are not without their challenges including:
· Ensuring AI doesn’t expose sensitive data to those who should not have access to it
· Improving data quality to ensure AI returns accurate answers
· Balancing operational costs while embracing innovation
Join us for a deep dive into best practices for governing Microsoft 365 in this new world of AI & Copilots. We’ll explore some of the tools that Microsoft makes available, while also pointing out some of the gaps. Whether you’re facing complex compliance requirements, struggling with data sprawl, or simply looking for ways to do more with less, this session will provide the real-world strategies needed to thrive in today’s AI-driven landscape.Room 447-448Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Integrating Forms with Teams for Real-time Responses
Do you ever wonder what your Microsoft Team members are thinking or what their thoughts are on a specific topic or initiative? Microsoft Forms is a powerful and versatile tool that allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and polls that can be responded to by your Team members which allows you to view real-time responses from your participants. These results can then be exported to an Excel spreadsheet for additional analysis, and to generate some neat visual charts or graphs using Power BI.
In this session we are going to introduce and discuss the different types of uses for Forms, how to create a form on a Microsoft Teams channel, explore the configuration options for these forms, as well as how to export the results for use in other Microsoft products, like Power BI.Room 433-434Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Running a High-Performing Service Desk: Structure, Automation and Documentation
A successful service desk depends on the right structure, automation and documentation to ensure efficiency and consistency. This session explores best practices for organizing service desk operations, including queue management, ticket categorization, issue tracking and standardized templates. Attendees will learn how to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies and create a scalable support framework that enhances both technician productivity and end-user experience.
Key Takeaways:
• How to structure a service desk for efficiency, including queues, ticket categories and issue types.
• Best practices for IT documentation to improve knowledge sharing and reduce errors.
• The role of automation in enhancing ticket routing, escalation and response times.
• Strategies for optimizing workflows to boost technician productivity and service consistency.
• How to build a scalable, adaptable service desk that meets evolving IT and business needs.Room 445-446Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Document intelligence in the AI-driven SharePoint Agreements Solution: Practical tips/best practices
The SharePoint Agreements solution is a new offering that encompasses the end-to-end flow of managing agreements both inside your company and with third parties. It ties together functionality across multiple M365 platforms including SharePoint, Teams, Word and Approvals and has AI features integrated throughout. This session will share details about the experiences of early adopters and best practices for organizing content within the solution workspaces along with features coming in the next quarter.
Room 421-422Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
IT Success Story: How a Small IT Team Cut Ticket Resolution Time in Half With Smart Documentation
Discover how Appalachia Technologies, a managed service provider (MSP) with a small but nimble IT team of just five people, transformed their service delivery approach by embracing a documentation-first mindset. By weaving AI-driven IT documentation into their daily operations, they were able to reduce response and resolution times by 50% and reclaimed over 160 hours annually, utilizing an automated password rotation solution.
In this session, we’ll walk through their real-world playbook, from how they structured their documentation to the habits and workflows that helped drive efficiency, consistency and visibility across the team.
Whether you're just getting started with IT documentation or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical strategies to optimize efficiency and maximize the impact of documentation in your IT operations.Solution StageThu 9:50 am - 10:10 am -
Content Types: Easier Than the Theory of Relativity
Everyone talks about them, but what the heck are they and how can I use them? We will start with some demos of how to use custom content types, then on to what the heck are content types anyway and we will end with another demo to build content types in the browser.
Key Takeaways:
1) What are content types?
2) Planning content types
3) Creating site columns
4) Creating content types
5) Using content typesRoom 421-422Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Enhancing Communication and Collaboration through Customized Search Experiences
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)
-Ways to limit content from appearing in searchRoom 437-439Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
IT Pro meets Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle and Records Management
This session will explain Data Lifecycle and Records Management in Microsoft Purview from an IT-Pro's perspective. With compliance concerns on the rise in the modern workplace, Compliance teams are reaching out to their IT-Pro partners for assistance. This is unfamiliar territory for many IT-Pros, so this session is designed to help clear the path forward. It covers topics like:
• Recommendations for mapping a retention schedule into a "software-friendly" Purview File Plan
• Using automation to apply retention labels to your content
• Using scopes to scale and meet complex retention requirements
• SharePoint and Teams architecture impacts
• Understanding what configurations can't (easily) be changed after-the-fact
To reinforce the topics, Joanne will discuss the skills IT-Pros should bring to the table when working with their Compliance team partners.Room 421-422Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
What's all the hype about SharePoint/OneDrive hybrid
Microsoft SharePoint Server on-premises now makes it better, and easier, than ever to integrate with SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business providing a rich, robust, and powerful collaboration hybrid solution for your organization.
In this session we will learn what SharePoint/OneDrive hybrid is about, as well as why it may be beneficial to your organization. We’ll explore the several hybrid components including Active Directory configurations, search, managed metadata, connectivity services, as well as other hybrid components and their requirements.
In addition, we'll introduce an overview of the configuration steps necessary in both Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Server on-premises for a successful hybrid configuration.Room 445-446Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
I didn't know you could do that with OneDrive!
OneDrive for Business is the Microsoft cloud storage service that comes with Office 365 or SharePoint Server. With OneDrive, you can securely store all your files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from anywhere.
But did you know that OneDrive can sync SharePoint document libraries using the new and improved OneDrive sync client on both Windows and Mac OS X?
Or you can move and copy files quickly and easily with metadata between OneDrive and SharePoint?
Or that you can securely share content with users both internally and externally to your organization?
How would you like to be able to work with a colleague on the same file, at the same time, in real time?
Or perhaps you'd like to use a workflow for content in your OneDrive?
Join me in this interactive, hands-on session where I demonstrate the new features that you should be aware of when working with OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online.Room 421-422Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Knowledge Management Strategies in the era of Copilot: Beyond the Basics
Microsoft 365 offers a robust suite of tools to support your Knowledge Management goals. This session will explore comprehensive strategies to leverage the full spectrum of Microsoft 365 tools and organizational strategies, from 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, and Copilot-assisted knowledge experiences grounded in your organizational content. You will gain practical strategies for achieving your Knowledge Management goals and a deeper understanding of how Microsoft 365 and Copilot can support your journey. 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.
Room 437-439Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Microsoft Purview Compliance – Tales from the Trenches
As more and more of an organization's data is stored within the cloud, controlling the amount of data can be daunting. Administrators and compliance professionals are being called on to support content management to ensure it is protected and maintained throughout its data lifecycle.
Joanne and David have assisted organizations for years and helped many enterprises design and build compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview from the ground up. In this session, they'll discuss critical topics organizations should consider when implementing Records Management and Information Protection controls. They will also cover common pitfalls affecting the organization on its compliance journey.Room 421-422Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Teams First Information Architecture and Governance
When planning out or updating a Microsoft 365 implementation, SharePoint is still important, but it really needs to start with Teams, and then the underlying SharePoint structure for a big part flows out of that. It's not just answering planning questions, but also ensuring that everyone understands that Teams is much more than a meeting and chat platform.
Topics we'll cover in this session include:
Introducing a maturity model on how organizations leverage Teams, SharePoint, Email, and OneDrive
Level setting on how they work together
Understanding the differences between Standard, Private, and Shared Channels, and the underlying SharePoint site collections
Where do standalone Communication and Team Sites fit into the Teams and SharePoint structure
Guests versus B2B Direct Connect in Teams, and external sharing in SharePoint
Open source scripts and Power BI dashboards to inventory and analyze your file shares, SharePoint on-premises, and SharePoint Online
Answering the question - what does a Team and a Channel represent in my organization
MindJet as a tool for planning your IA
Commercial and open-source solutions for implementing your IA
Real-world scenarios and case studiesRoom 432Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Navigating Communication Channels in Microsoft 365 for Meaningful Engagement
Microsoft 365 offers a suite of powerful tools to support communication including Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, and SharePoint Online which can transform how organizations communicate and collaborate. Navigating these channels to ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time requires strategic planning. Join this session to delve deep into the better practices for leveraging Microsoft 365 communication tools.
Backed by comprehensive user research, this session will provide actionable strategies for determining what-to-use-when, ensuring your messages are delivered through the most appropriate channels for your outcome objectives. We will explore the nuances of each tool, from the community-building strengths of Viva Engage to the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams, the broad reach of Viva Amplify, the seamless integration of Viva Connections, and more structured information management in SharePoint Online. We will address the critical aspect of managing responses and fostering ongoing engagement. Learn how to cultivate meaningful interactions and maintain productive communication flows within your organization.Room 437-439Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Ensuring brand consistency with Microsoft 365
Learn how to keep your brand consistent and improve your digital presence using SharePoint, Office, Stream, and Designer.
This session will explore effective strategies for leveraging these powerful tools to maintain a cohesive and recognizable brand identity. By integrating the functionalities of SharePoint, Office, Stream, and Designer, you can create a unified digital experience that reflects your brand's values and aesthetics.Room 445-446Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Establish a Data Protection Strategy with Microsoft Purview
Data Protection is top of mind for all organizations that work with sensitive information. As those organizations move into the Microsoft Cloud and adopt Cloud services faster and faster, establishing a strong data protection strategy is critical to protecting the information that your business runs on and preventing threats from both external attackers and insiders. Whether you're concerned about unstructured or structured data, risks from accidental or malicious data leaks, external threats, ransomware, external sharing, or any combination of these, having a Data Protection Strategy that protects your data no matter where it lives is a critical part of that strategy. Microsoft Purview provides robust capabilities for protecting that data, both in the cloud, on-premises or shared externally and understanding those capabilities is an important part of rolling out controls to protect your information. Join Antonio as he shares important considerations for establishing a Data Protection strategy for your organization and learn how you can use the extensive features of Microsoft Purview to protect your critical business information.
Room 421-422Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
SharePoint Premium - Intelligent Content for Everyone
Microsoft advanced content management and experiences - where AI meets content. Whether SharePoint Premium, Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Archive, or SharePoint Embedded, you now have new ways to engage with your most critical content, while managing and protecting it through its lifecycle. In this era of AI and Copilot, learn how you can not only maximize content value with security and structure but make sure you prime and manage your content for Copilot too.
Room 443-444Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Revolutionizing content management using the power of AI with Copilot and SharePoint Premium
In this session, we will explore the latest and upcoming news in SharePoint within the realms of content management. We'll delve into new features released with SharePoint Premium.
Introducing AI and automation, it redefines how you engage with content throughout its lifecycle, setting the stage for the future with Copilot for Microsoft 365, the next-generation AI assistant revolutionizing productivity.
But the core of the new features obviously are Copilot Agents in SharePoint that help you to find information for a specific scenario. In this session we'll show all different options and ways that you have to create and manage (yes, the security is always one must!) your custom Copilot directly in SharePoint.Room 421-422Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm -
Revamp your Communications from Strategy to Technology
If you have ever done some type of communication, this session will help you make sense of where to start, what to use when and how to get your message out. If you are working on a large-scale campaign to the entire company or sending an update to your project team, there are all types of communications that happen in an organization. Learn how to create strategies that flow into governance guidelines and use the technology appropriately for the best results. This session will focus on using your intranet, SharePoint, Viva Engage, Viva Connections, Amplify and Teams as well as how Copilot can interact, and you will walk away with a better sense of where to start.
Room 432Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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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.Room 423-424Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
A Deep Dive into Copilot Studio
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:
- How to build a Custom Copilot
- How to Extend Copilot of Microsoft 365
- How to incorporate Azure OpenAI for even more GenAI awesomeness
- How does licensing work for Copilot Studio
You'll walk away eager and empowered to get started creating your own amazing solutions using Copilot StudioRoom 437-439Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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!Room 440-441Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Driving employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Hybrid and remote work are the new normal, but work trends indicate the greatest challenges are a sense of community, connection, relationship-building, and inspiration. This full-day workshop explores how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A master class for every Information Worker
In a world where digital transformation is key to staying ahead, mastering the tools that drive innovation is essential. This workshop is designed to empower users ranging from beginners to experienced, with the knowledge and skills to leverage Microsoft Power Platform's full potential, enriched by Copilot for Power Platform.
Our workshop will explore the entire Power Platform ecosystem, including: Power Apps Copilot, Power Automate Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, Power Pages Copilot, and Dataverse.
This workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, as it is free today, with real-world examples and exercises that ensure every participant can apply what they've learned to their own work environments. Whether you're an end user looking to simplify daily operations or a power user seeking to build sophisticated solutions, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge of AI to innovate and drive impact.
Join Gokan and Mike, Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft RD, and MCTs, for an engaging and informatRoom 421-422Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Information Architecture (IA) for Enterprise AI
Preparing enterprise content to enhance and support enterprise AI
As AI explodes across enterprises, organizations face a dilemma on how to best leverage AI, improve its effectiveness, and drive real value for the organization. In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of AI in the enterprise and how to organize, structure, and label enterprise content corpuses to ensure AI can best leverage existing content, support and enhance business processes, and generate new content and knowledge that enhances employee productivity.Room 423-424Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
AI Literacy Workshop for those new to AI
Drive real results in your organization by mastering AI basics.
"...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.
BUSINESS FOCUSED
This session is tailored for mid-level managers, decision-makers from Marketing, HR, Operations, IT, and other business leaders.
Many are struggling with AI
A recent study from Slack showed that core AI literacy is a blocker for many AI projects. This webinar prepares you for the AI journey ahead, addressing topics like:
- Lack of Clarity on AI's Practical Impact. Many organizations still struggle to understand impactful AI use cases beyond initial experiments.
- Concerns Around Bias and Privacy. Issues related to biases and data security are major barriers for broader AI adoption.
- Integration Into Existing Processes. Difficulty in smoothly
- Integrating AI into current workflows without major disruptions.
- Skepticism and Resistance. Employees and leaders often have mixed feelings, ranging from fear of job loss to skepticism about AI's capabilities.
YOU'LL LEARN
AI Fundamentals. Understand the core concepts and language of AI in an easy, accessible way. No technical jargon needed.
Types of AI and how are they used
- Old habit of search vs new habit of conversation with AI
- Prompting and the 8 different forms
- Understanding the difference between training, fine tuning, and grounding and why you should care
AI Planning Basics. Find out the six areas in which you should review before proceeding with an AI project. No one wants to have an AI disaster.
Real-World Applications. Learn practical AI use cases that can be applied to your role or business right away.
Live Q&A. Get direct access to the instructor to answer your specific questions during the live session.
WHAT OTHERS SAID ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
"Treb was very knowledgeable and provided great insight on the past and future of AI"
"Great guidance on best practices as we are looking at launching Copilot"Room 340-342Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
RPA Unleashed: Automating Mundane Tasks to Reclaim Your Time
Ready to free up your schedule and focus on what truly matters? Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified training for RPA Unleashed, where you'll master the art of automating everyday tasks using cutting-edge tools. This workshop explores essential strategies for streamlining workflows, including:
• Automating repetitive daily activities to save time and reduce errors.
• Seamlessly integrating cloud and desktop tools for unified operations.
• Effectively managing authentication credentials for secure automations.
• Enhancing logging practices for robust tracking and troubleshooting.
• Setting up enterprise-level automations with best-in-class requirements.
• Unlocking the full potential of Copilot features for advanced automation.
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to scale your efforts to an enterprise level, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and tools to unleash the full potential of RPA in your organization.Room 435-436Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Agents run amuck! Governing & Securing your agents in M365
Copilot Studio Agents, Declarative Agents, SharePoint Agents, Copilot Studio use rights agents? Every day, there's another agent and another way for your users to create them. It can quickly turn into a nightmare for your organization trying to make sure these agents are secured and governed correctly. There is hope though! Join this 1/2 day workshop and learn:
- Where agents are deployed and how to find them
- What are the capabilities of these agents and what do they have access to?
- How do control the creation of agents
- What are the licensing requirements for creating the various agents
- How to protect sensitive data
- Self Service ManagementRoom 442Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
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?Room 447-448Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Unlock Your Productivity Potential with Microsoft 365 Copilot
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.Room 445-446Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Unlock the value of Copilot Studio 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 this feature is different than cloud flows.
- How to build and enhance an autonomous agent.
- How Generative AI orchestrates the workflow.Room 435-436Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
SharePoint Premium: All what you need to know about Content AI
SharePoint Premium offers a robust solution to automate your content-related processes, including extracting vital information from your business documents and transforming it into actionable knowledge for your organization. Additionally, it provides world-class management capabilities through SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) and its recent SharePoint Premium innovations, including OCR, backup, archive, and plugins for Copilot, which help enhance the value of your content and enable better management at scale.
I invite you to join my session, where you'll discover that SharePoint Premium is a Microsoft 365 service leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to provide a comprehensive solution for intelligent document processing within your organization. We'll deep-dive into model creation, gain insights into the advantages offered by SAM, and conclude the session by exploring what Microsoft has in development behind the scenes, such as eSignature, Image Tagger, Taxonomy Tagger, above and beyond.
This session is fully demonstration-driven, allowing you to grasp the fundamentals and build your AI-powered models, secure your tenant, and understand the whole ecosystem in just minutes. It's a must-attend opportunity you won't miss if you're new to the Premium Era!Room 443-444Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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?Room 445-446Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Getting Started with M365 Copilot
Dive into the future of productivity with this exciting session on Getting Started with M365 Copilot! This is designed to introduce you to the innovative features of Microsoft 365 Copilot, transforming the way you work and collaborate.
In this session, you'll discover how M365 Copilot can assist you in drafting emails, generating reports, and summarizing documents with ease. Learn how Copilot Chat can enhance your communication by providing real-time assistance, answering queries, and offering intelligent suggestions during your conversations.
During this session, you'll:
• Explore the key functionalities of M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat.
• See live demonstrations of how these tools can streamline your daily tasks.
• Gain insights from experts on maximizing your productivity with these features.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to Microsoft 365, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage these powerful tools effectively. Don't miss out on the opportunity to revolutionize your workflow and boost your efficiency!Room 447-448Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Learn when, why, and how to create custom Engine Agents for M365 Copilot
Learn when, why, and how to create custom Engine Agents for M365 Copilot
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!Room 431Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Driving Successful Adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMBs
Join this session to learn about how small and medium businesses can drive successful adoption of Microsoft 365 Copilot. We will dive into the Copilot for SMBs Success Kit which includes adoption best practices, securing executive sponsorship, licensing and more!
Room 445-446Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Real-World Microsoft 365 Governance in the Age of AI
In a time where everyone is expected to innovate faster, deliver more value, and do it all under tight budget constraints, effective governance is more critical than ever. Microsoft is at the forefront of driving this innovation with their Copilot “GenAI-as-a-Service” offering along with create your own custom agents with Copilot Studio & Azure AI Foundry. However, these benefits are not without their challenges including:
· Ensuring AI doesn’t expose sensitive data to those who should not have access to it
· Improving data quality to ensure AI returns accurate answers
· Balancing operational costs while embracing innovation
Join us for a deep dive into best practices for governing Microsoft 365 in this new world of AI & Copilots. We’ll explore some of the tools that Microsoft makes available, while also pointing out some of the gaps. Whether you’re facing complex compliance requirements, struggling with data sprawl, or simply looking for ways to do more with less, this session will provide the real-world strategies needed to thrive in today’s AI-driven landscape.Room 447-448Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
10 Must Dos for Success Copilot Adoption and Usage
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.
Room 421-422Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Agents run amuck! Governing your agents in M365
Copilot Studio Agents, Declarative Agents, SharePoint Agents, Copilot Studio use rights agents? Every day, there's another agent and another way for your users to create them. It can quickly turn into a nightmare for your organization trying to make sure these agents are secured and governed correctly. There is hope though! Join this fast-paced session and learn:
- Where agents are deployed and how to find them
- What are the capabilities of these agents and what do they have access to?
- How do control the creation of agents
- What are the licensing requirements for creating the various agentsRoom 435-436Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
What’s New in Microsoft Education: Powering the Future of Learning with AI
Discover the latest innovations in Microsoft Education technology that are transforming classrooms and empowering educators worldwide. From new capabilities in Microsoft Teams for Education and Learning Accelerators to the next generation of AI-powered tools like Microsoft Copilot, this session will explore how organization can unlock deeper engagement, streamline workflows, and personalize learning at scale. Get a first look at the most recent updates, hear real-world use cases, and leave with actionable strategies to bring these tools to life in your own organization.
Room 442Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Unlocking the Power of Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales
"Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales combines the power of generative AI with role-based agents that seamlessly integrate into leading CRM platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Dynamics 365. In this session, you'll get a comprehensive overview of the available agents, how they enhance productivity by bringing AI-powered insights directly into the flow of work, and how they fit within the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Learn how to deploy Copilot for Sales quickly and efficiently within your organization, discover tools to measure user adoption, and understand how to tailor the experience to meet your unique business needs.
This session also serves as an entry point to several related deep-dive sessions covering extensibility, compliance, data privacy and security, the underlying data model, and more. Be sure to check out these companion sessions for an in-depth exploration of key capabilities."Room 447-448Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Build a Secure & M365 Copilot-ready Data Environment
For years, organizations have struggled with information sprawl, file oversharing, and poor data management in collaborative spaces like Teams, SharePoint, and file shares. Now, GenAI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are exposing these long-standing challenges, making strong data governance a critical first step in securing data and ensuring Copilot readiness. Without clear structures, access controls, and permissions, AI surfaces these issues – amplifying risk, eroding trust, and halting adoption.
In this session, you’ll learn practical governance strategies to secure your Microsoft 365 collaborative environment while enabling effective Copilot and GenAI use. We'll cover best practices for collaborative information architecture, data inventory, workspace-based RBAC, and external sharing management, along with key steps to prepare your content for Copilot while maintaining security and compliance.
Attendees will also receive a starter template to jumpstart their Copilot and content governance strategy.
Solution StageWed 3:20 pm - 3:40 pm -
Leveraging Large Language Models with Power BI
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.
Room 345-346Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
A Journey Through a Sea of Possibilities: Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot
In this session, we will embark on a fantastic journey through the multiple ways available today to extend Copilot for Microsoft 365 using agents to meet the numerous business demands. We will start with Graph Connectors to extend the concept of knowledge for our Copilot and reach the two final destinations that include options for both Pro-Dev (through agents created using Teams toolkit) and Citizen Developer (through the myriad options provided by Copilot Studio).
In this session, we will offer an overview of these options and, through small demos, we will try to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each of them.
In this way, participants will have all the elements to choose the best path to extend their Microsoft 365 CopilotRoom 431Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
AI Models for the Modern Solutions in Power Platform
This session explores how to integrate advanced AI capabilities into your solutions using the Power Platform. This session will cover the power of AI Builder and how you can leverage pre-built and custom AI models to enhance your applications, workflows, and data insights. From automated document processing and object detection to predictive modeling and text analysis, attendees will discover how AI can drive smarter decision-making, streamline operations, and unlock new possibilities. Learn how to harness the full potential of AI within Power Platform to create intelligent, scalable solutions that address real business challenges with ease
Room 440-441Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Is Your IA Ready for AI?
You're ready for Copilot and the advances AI will bring to your organization but... Is your IA ready for AI?
This session will give you guidance on preparing your Microsoft 365 information architecture for the power of Copilot!
We'll uncover essential strategies and best practices to ensure your tenant is secure, organized, and primed for seamless adoption. Don’t miss this opportunity to avoid common pitfalls like oversharing and AI hallucination.
Key Takeaways:
Content Readiness: Strategies to organize and optimize content for Copilot's advanced AI capabilities.
Tenant Preparation: Insight into crucial settings and defaults for smooth Copilot deployment.
Empowering Teams: Equip your leaders and IT teams with insights for effective Copilot integration.
Room 442Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - Customer tips and tricks to drive Copilot adoption and usage
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!
Room 425Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 PracticesRoom 431Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Copilot Studio vs. Azure OpenAI
AI powered agents feel like they're coming everywhere, but how do you light up your own data in them not just for staff, but also for external guests? How can you incorporate an AI Agent into both scenarios securely?
We'll start the session with a level set on how AI really works, and in particular Retrieval Augmented Generation. A combination of Search and Large Language Models, it lets your chat interface answer questions it hasn't been trained by leveraging search. Built properly it also respects security, and only answers from content the user has access to, which can live in Dataverse, Microsoft 365, or any other search accessible repository.
One approach we'll cover is Copilot Studio, a low-code environment where you can build intelligent chat experiences using ready-made large language models, a dialog manager, and numerous data connectors. These can be published in a variety of ways, and can enforce security against your enterprise data.
The other approach is more roll-your-own, leveraging Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, and supporting code based on Microsoft published architectural examples.
We'll also cover consumption based pricing from Microsoft for both.
Feeling faint of heart with all this tech talk? Don't despair. Yes we'll be showing code, but we'll also go over real-world business cases, and the solution architectures that leverage the Microsoft AI stacks.Room 432Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Reasoning over non Microsoft 365 content in Microsoft 365 using Search and Copilot
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 CopilotRoom 435-436Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot: Effective Prompting Techniques
In this session, we'll explore how to create effective prompts to maximize the potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot. Attendees will learn prompt engineering principles, focusing on crafting inputs that draw out the best responses from Copilot's language models. We'll cover tips for writing clear, specific, and context-rich prompts to guide Copilot in delivering precise and valuable results.
Through interactive examples and exercises, we will go demonstrate useful prompts and responses for the M365 Apps, Teams, Whiteboard, Loop and Planner.
At the end of this session, attendees will have the skills to communicate effectively with Copilot, boosting their productivity and creativity in various tasks and projects.Room 442Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Build Intelligent Applications with AI and Power Platform
Effective solutions begin with a deep understanding of the problem and a clear gathering of requirements before development begins. Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified training and he will walk you through the journey of transforming user needs into intelligent, AI-driven solutions using the Power Platform.
Key takeaways include:
- Plan Designer: Learn to structure your project by mapping out clear steps and visualizing workflows aligned with business objectives.
- Dataverse Tables: Discover how to create a robust, scalable data model that serves as the foundation of your application.
- Canvas Apps: Master the art of building intuitive, user-focused interfaces that blend creativity with functionality.
By the session's end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to design and deliver AI-powered solutions that tackle real-world challenges.Room 443-444Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Sales Chat Agent - Capabilities, Architecture and Extension
This session provides a concise overview of the Sales Chat Agent, focusing on its construction, key capabilities, and how customers can extend its functionality. Learn about the architectural foundation that powers real-time engagement and discover straightforward methods to customize the solution to meet your business needs
Room 447-448Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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.Room 435-436Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Copilot- A Guide to Hacking, Managing, Securing Your Data
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.
Room 443-444Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Inside the Agent DB: Powering Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales with Unified Data
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales leverages the power of generative AI and role-based agents to seamlessly integrate with leading CRM platforms like Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Dynamics 365. In this session, you'll get a deep dive into the Agent DB and Framework—critical components that unify Microsoft-specific, third-party, and organizational data sources into a single, intelligent system powering Copilot experiences.
Discover how the Agent DB connects diverse data sources, how relationships between them are established, and how it’s deployed, managed, and extended within your environment. You'll also learn how the Agent DB drives a wide range of out-of-the-box agents and how the resulting insights can be used to power your own custom agents and workflows.
Whether you're building enterprise AI solutions or looking to optimize your Sales operations, this session provides the foundational knowledge to harness the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales.Room 447-448Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Power employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Learn how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
AI-Powered Productivity with Surface + Copilot
Microsoft Surface combines next-gen silicon, onboard AI, and cloud services to unlock fast, secure, and intelligent experiences. With Copilot+ PC and Microsoft Copilot, Surface delivers powerful performance, privacy-first AI, and productivity that adapts to how you work.
Room 421-422Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
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.Room 435-436Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Roundtable Discussions - AI Agents and beyond. What's possible beyond Copilot
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!
Room 425Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
The Evolution of Custom Connectors - From Power Platform to Copilot M365 Agents
Copilots have now become indispensable components, together with Power Platform, of our application ecosystem.
In the past we already knew the importance of Custom Connectors that allowed us to integrate existing APIs within our applications, opening the doors to a multitude of scenarios.
Today these custom connectors can have even more importance as they can be transformed into actions for Copilot Studio and Agents for Copilot for Microsoft 365.
In this session, we will see how a custom connector specifically designed for Power Platform can become all this.
Through a step by step demo we will analyze all the details of this transformation and the results that can be obtained within the Copilot world.Room 431Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Best Practices for Deploying Copilot in Microsoft 365
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.
Room 443-444Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Delivering a Scalable, Secure Data & AI Platform
AI isn’t magic—it’s powered by data. But most organizations struggle to make that data usable, scalable, and secure enough to activate real AI value. This session explores how to design and implement a modern data platform that enables AI across both structured and unstructured data types.
We’ll break down best practices for architecting data estates that are flexible, governed, and AI-ready—leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Azure as reference platforms. Whether you're operating in a single cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment, the principles and approaches shared are broadly applicable and grounded in real-world use cases.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for activating AI in your business, while maintaining enterprise-grade scale, security, and performance.
Key Takeaways
• Design a future-ready data foundation that scales securely across structured and unstructured data for AI activation.
• Leverage Microsoft Fabric and Azure to unify data, simplify governance, and accelerate time-to-insight.
• Apply proven best practices to implement a scalable, secure, and AI-ready platform—regardless of your cloud environment.Room 340-342Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Bringing Intelligence to SharePoint with Custom Agents
In this session, Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer will explore how intelligent agents can supercharge your SharePoint experience. You will learn how to build a SharePoint Agent that can enhance productivity, and provide tailored user support. Then decide when a customized agent is the right choice to meet unique business needs and how to weigh the benefits and limitations of out-of-the-box solutions versus custom-built agents. Gain practical insights and best practices to make informed decisions that drive value for your organization. Whether you're new to intelligent agents or looking to elevate your SharePoint capabilities, this session has something for everyone!
Room 431Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Build your custom agent for 320M+ users in Microsoft Teams
Learn about collaborative agent development tailored for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot using code-first tools such as Visual Studio Code and the Teams Toolkit.
Discover how to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver dynamic and intuitive interactions that surpass traditional bots. Create agents that generate content based on your data, execute tasks, and foster collaboration between your users. By the end of this session, you'll have the foundational knowledge to effectively customize, build, and deploy your agents to all of your users on Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot.Room 432Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Streamlining Power Automate with Copilot: Quick & Efficient Workflow Creation
When utilizing Power Automate for business process automation, Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant that elevates Power Automate's functionality, offers a faster and more efficient way to create and edit workflows. We will delve into how the use of Copilot in your flows, will accelerate the development of your processes, making advanced automation more accessible.
Laura Rogers will teach how to leverage Copilot's AI-driven suggestions to construct sophisticated flows, automate repetitive tasks more effectively, and troubleshoot with enhanced efficiency. The session will showcase strategies for using Copilot to improve workflow logic, seamlessly integrate various data sources, and navigate common challenges with greater ease.
Through real-world examples and live demos, attendees will gain valuable insights into employing Copilot within Power Automate, empowering them to elevate their workflow automation projects to new levels of productivity and innovation.Room 433-434Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Crafting Commands: Prompt Engineering Essentials for Copilot Success
Let's dive into the world of prompt engineering for Microsoft Copilot!
Search vs. AI: Understand how Copilot differs from traditional search.
Prompt Crafting: Learn essential techniques for effective prompts.
Hands-on Tips: Get practical advice for guiding Copilot's responses.
Whether you're new to AI or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to harness Copilot's capabilities efficiently.
We'll explore why simply searching is no longer enough and how Copilot can provide more intelligent, context-aware responses.Room 435-436Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Knowledge Management Strategies in the era of Copilot: Beyond the Basics
Microsoft 365 offers a robust suite of tools to support your Knowledge Management goals. This session will explore comprehensive strategies to leverage the full spectrum of Microsoft 365 tools and organizational strategies, from 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, and Copilot-assisted knowledge experiences grounded in your organizational content. You will gain practical strategies for achieving your Knowledge Management goals and a deeper understanding of how Microsoft 365 and Copilot can support your journey. 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.
Room 437-439Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Understanding where AI is at and Where it is Going
AI is quickly evolving with new announcements on a weekly or sometimes even daily cadence. So what is Microsoft’s AI story? And how can you set yourself up for success today and looking into the future to leverage the functionality that it provides?
Room 447-448Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Collections with Finance Agents - Extensibility to any ERP
Join this session to learn how Finance Agent can help customers improve the state of account receivables by improving Collections conversations in M365. This agent is fully extensible and works with any ERP of your choice with use of custom connectors that allow an interface to any ERP system.
Room 447-448Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Roundtable Discussion - Unstructured Data - When to use Knowledge and When to Use Indexes
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!
Room 425Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales with Copilot Studio and Power Platform
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales combines generative AI with role-based agents that seamlessly integrate with leading CRM platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Dynamics 365. In this session, you'll learn how to unlock even greater value by using Copilot Studio and the Power Platform to extend and customize these AI-powered experiences.
We'll explore how to enrich existing Copilot Skills—like meeting preparation, roadmap controls, and account or opportunity summaries—across both assistive and chat-based experiences. You’ll also see how to build and integrate entirely new skills tailored to your organization’s needs within Copilot for Sales Chat scenarios.
This session includes hands-on coding examples that demonstrate how to build custom connectors to your own data sources and develop plugins in Copilot Studio, enabling seamless integration with Copilot for Sales.
Whether you're a developer, solution architect, or business technologist, this session will equip you with the tools to take Copilot customization to the next level.Room 431Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Deep Dive - Configuring Azure AI Search for Real World Data
We’ll explore the essentials of creating an index, understanding semantic search, and configuring vectors. Discover effective strategies for handling documents, including the creation of an index, working with indexers, and developing a practical document chunking strategy. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the full power of Microsoft AI Search.
Room 435-436Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Unlocking the Power of AI Builder Prompts
This session is a deep dive into the capabilities of AI Builder Prompts, an innovative tool within Microsoft’s Power Platform that empowers users to integrate Generative AI into their business processes with ease.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the principles behind AI Builder Prompts, including how they enable the generation of precise outputs by refining AI interactions. We will discuss practical applications such as text summarization, sentiment analysis, and automated data extraction, with a focus on crafting and optimizing prompts for enhanced results.
Perfect for both AI beginners and experienced developers, this session will help you harness AI Builder to unlock new levels of efficiency and intelligence in your solutions.Room 440-441Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
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.Room 445-446Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Secure, Compliant, and Connected: How Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales Manages Your Data and Insights
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales harnesses the power of generative AI and role-based agents to seamlessly integrate with leading CRM platforms such as Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Dynamics 365. In this session, you’ll gain a detailed understanding of how your organization’s data—and the insights generated from it—are managed in a secure and compliant manner.
Explore how Copilot connects to external systems like Salesforce and ServiceNow, as well as internal Microsoft services such as Microsoft Graph and SharePoint, to unify data from across your enterprise. You'll learn how insights data is stored, how we address GDPR and other key privacy requirements, and how insight structures are linked to your existing systems of record. We'll also cover how these insights can be extended to support your organization’s unique needs.
If you’re responsible for data architecture, security, compliance, or AI adoption in your organization, this session will provide the foundational knowledge to help you deploy Copilot for Sales confidently and responsibly.Room 447-448Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Revolutionizing content management using the power of AI with Copilot and SharePoint Premium
In this session, we will explore the latest and upcoming news in SharePoint within the realms of content management. We'll delve into new features released with SharePoint Premium.
Introducing AI and automation, it redefines how you engage with content throughout its lifecycle, setting the stage for the future with Copilot for Microsoft 365, the next-generation AI assistant revolutionizing productivity.
But the core of the new features obviously are Copilot Agents in SharePoint that help you to find information for a specific scenario. In this session we'll show all different options and ways that you have to create and manage (yes, the security is always one must!) your custom Copilot directly in SharePoint.Room 421-422Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm -
The Art of AI-Assisted Writing: Blending Technology with Human Creativity
In an era where artificial intelligence tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and the Project Sophia research tool (in preview) are redefining content creation, the challenge for information workers and communication professionals lies not in generating content, but in ensuring it remains compelling, accurate, and authentic.
This session targets managers, executives, and content creators, aiming to bridge the gap between AI capabilities and the nuanced touch of human interaction. We will delve into best practices for authoring outstanding content that leverages AI tools without losing the personal touch that connects with audiences. Attendees will learn how to use these AI technologies to produce strong, SEO-optimized (when needed) content while also exploring the unique strengths of Copilot in utilizing M365 content, with a special focus on integrating OneNote as a dynamic data source. Through practical advice and strategic insights, this session promises to equip professionals with the skills to navigate the AI content landscape effectively, blending technology with human creativity to craft messages that resonate deeply with their intended audiences.
Benefits of Attending This Session:
• Strategic AI Utilization: Understand how to strategically leverage AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Project Sophia, and ChatGPT in your content creation process, maximizing efficiency without compromising quality.
• Enhanced Content Quality: Learn best practices for creating compelling, accurate, and engaging content that stands out, even in an AI-assisted world.
• SEO Optimization Techniques: Acquire techniques for ensuring your content is not only reader-friendly but also optimized for search engines, increasing visibility and reach for external publications.
• Leveraging M365 for Content Creation: Discover the advantages of using Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Copilot's integration with OneNote, to enrich your content with relevant, data-driven insights.
• Human-AI Collaboration: Explore how to maintain the essential human touch in content authored with AI assistance, ensuring that your communications retain authenticity and emotional connection.
This session is designed for those looking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-assisted content creation, offering insights into making the most of these powerful tools while keeping the content genuine and impactful. Whether you're drafting internal communications or creating content for the wider world, this talk will provide valuable strategies for elevating your writing in the AI-centric future.Room 442Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
A Deep Dive into Copilot Studio
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:
- How to build a Custom Copilot
- How to Extend Copilot of Microsoft 365
- How to incorporate Azure OpenAI for even more GenAI awesomeness
- How does licensing work for Copilot Studio
You'll walk away eager and empowered to get started creating your own amazing solutions using Copilot StudioRoom 437-439Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively manage and govern your Power Platform environment with a focus on maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. This session will cover:
1) Controlling and Monitoring Copilot: Learn best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, ensuring responsible use while enhancing productivity.
2) License and Capacity Management: Understand how to track and allocate licenses, monitor usage, and optimize capacity to meet organizational needs.
3) App and Workflow Creation Control: Explore strategies for managing app and workflow development, enforcing governance policies, and empowering users within boundaries.
This workshop is perfect for administrators, governance leaders, and IT professionals looking to maintain a well-managed and secure Power Platform environment.Room 435-436Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
AI Literacy Workshop for those new to AI
Drive real results in your organization by mastering AI basics.
"...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.
BUSINESS FOCUSED
This session is tailored for mid-level managers, decision-makers from Marketing, HR, Operations, IT, and other business leaders.
Many are struggling with AI
A recent study from Slack showed that core AI literacy is a blocker for many AI projects. This webinar prepares you for the AI journey ahead, addressing topics like:
- Lack of Clarity on AI's Practical Impact. Many organizations still struggle to understand impactful AI use cases beyond initial experiments.
- Concerns Around Bias and Privacy. Issues related to biases and data security are major barriers for broader AI adoption.
- Integration Into Existing Processes. Difficulty in smoothly
- Integrating AI into current workflows without major disruptions.
- Skepticism and Resistance. Employees and leaders often have mixed feelings, ranging from fear of job loss to skepticism about AI's capabilities.
YOU'LL LEARN
AI Fundamentals. Understand the core concepts and language of AI in an easy, accessible way. No technical jargon needed.
Types of AI and how are they used
- Old habit of search vs new habit of conversation with AI
- Prompting and the 8 different forms
- Understanding the difference between training, fine tuning, and grounding and why you should care
AI Planning Basics. Find out the six areas in which you should review before proceeding with an AI project. No one wants to have an AI disaster.
Real-World Applications. Learn practical AI use cases that can be applied to your role or business right away.
Live Q&A. Get direct access to the instructor to answer your specific questions during the live session.
WHAT OTHERS SAID ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
"Treb was very knowledgeable and provided great insight on the past and future of AI"
"Great guidance on best practices as we are looking at launching Copilot"Room 340-342Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Agents run amuck! Governing & Securing your agents in M365
Copilot Studio Agents, Declarative Agents, SharePoint Agents, Copilot Studio use rights agents? Every day, there's another agent and another way for your users to create them. It can quickly turn into a nightmare for your organization trying to make sure these agents are secured and governed correctly. There is hope though! Join this 1/2 day workshop and learn:
- Where agents are deployed and how to find them
- What are the capabilities of these agents and what do they have access to?
- How do control the creation of agents
- What are the licensing requirements for creating the various agents
- How to protect sensitive data
- Self Service ManagementRoom 442Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
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?Room 447-448Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Unlock the value of Copilot Studio 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 this feature is different than cloud flows.
- How to build and enhance an autonomous agent.
- How Generative AI orchestrates the workflow.Room 435-436Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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?Room 445-446Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Agents run amuck! Governing your agents in M365
Copilot Studio Agents, Declarative Agents, SharePoint Agents, Copilot Studio use rights agents? Every day, there's another agent and another way for your users to create them. It can quickly turn into a nightmare for your organization trying to make sure these agents are secured and governed correctly. There is hope though! Join this fast-paced session and learn:
- Where agents are deployed and how to find them
- What are the capabilities of these agents and what do they have access to?
- How do control the creation of agents
- What are the licensing requirements for creating the various agentsRoom 435-436Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - All Things Power Platform which includes Copilot Studio
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!
Room 425Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
A Journey Through a Sea of Possibilities: Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot
In this session, we will embark on a fantastic journey through the multiple ways available today to extend Copilot for Microsoft 365 using agents to meet the numerous business demands. We will start with Graph Connectors to extend the concept of knowledge for our Copilot and reach the two final destinations that include options for both Pro-Dev (through agents created using Teams toolkit) and Citizen Developer (through the myriad options provided by Copilot Studio).
In this session, we will offer an overview of these options and, through small demos, we will try to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each of them.
In this way, participants will have all the elements to choose the best path to extend their Microsoft 365 CopilotRoom 431Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 PracticesRoom 431Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Copilot Studio vs. Azure OpenAI
AI powered agents feel like they're coming everywhere, but how do you light up your own data in them not just for staff, but also for external guests? How can you incorporate an AI Agent into both scenarios securely?
We'll start the session with a level set on how AI really works, and in particular Retrieval Augmented Generation. A combination of Search and Large Language Models, it lets your chat interface answer questions it hasn't been trained by leveraging search. Built properly it also respects security, and only answers from content the user has access to, which can live in Dataverse, Microsoft 365, or any other search accessible repository.
One approach we'll cover is Copilot Studio, a low-code environment where you can build intelligent chat experiences using ready-made large language models, a dialog manager, and numerous data connectors. These can be published in a variety of ways, and can enforce security against your enterprise data.
The other approach is more roll-your-own, leveraging Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, and supporting code based on Microsoft published architectural examples.
We'll also cover consumption based pricing from Microsoft for both.
Feeling faint of heart with all this tech talk? Don't despair. Yes we'll be showing code, but we'll also go over real-world business cases, and the solution architectures that leverage the Microsoft AI stacks.Room 432Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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.Room 435-436Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
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.Room 435-436Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Revolutionizing content management using the power of AI with Copilot and SharePoint Premium
In this session, we will explore the latest and upcoming news in SharePoint within the realms of content management. We'll delve into new features released with SharePoint Premium.
Introducing AI and automation, it redefines how you engage with content throughout its lifecycle, setting the stage for the future with Copilot for Microsoft 365, the next-generation AI assistant revolutionizing productivity.
But the core of the new features obviously are Copilot Agents in SharePoint that help you to find information for a specific scenario. In this session we'll show all different options and ways that you have to create and manage (yes, the security is always one must!) your custom Copilot directly in SharePoint.Room 421-422Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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?Room 447-448Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Reduce Dynamics 365 CRM and Model-Driven Power Apps Support Costs With Built-In Contextual Help
Tired of constant support requests from your Dynamics 365 CRM or Mode-Driven Power Apps users? Imagine giving them instant, in-app answers without disrupting their workflow. In this session, we’ll reveal how to harness Microsoft’s native context-sensitive help features to revolutionize user support.
Learn how to activate and customize built-in help panes, enabling users to find answers within 2 clicks and 10 seconds—the perfect recipe for boosting user adoption and stickiness.
Join us to explore the future of in-app support: faster, smarter, and more efficient. Say goodbye to support tickets and hello to a self-sufficient user base.Room 435-436Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am
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SharePoint: Zero to Hero
If you are new to SharePoint, this is your workshop. We will start at the beginning with, “What is this thing you call SharePoint?” and then go step-by-step to “Now I can build basic business solutions.” Everything we do during this session will be in SharePoint Online, but also works for On-Premises environments. No Code.
Here’s what we will cover:
1. What is SharePoint
2. Getting around SharePoint
3. How to build and use a solution for your business needs
4. Discover what metadata is and how it can help
5. How to make sure the right people have the right access to the right things at the right time
6. Create a one-stop-shop with a custom page
At the end of this workshop, you will have the information needed to create simple solutions using the tools provided by SharePoint without waiting for IT to build it for you. Buckle up. We’ve got a lot to cover.Room 435-436Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Information Architecture (IA) for Enterprise AI
Preparing enterprise content to enhance and support enterprise AI
As AI explodes across enterprises, organizations face a dilemma on how to best leverage AI, improve its effectiveness, and drive real value for the organization. In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of AI in the enterprise and how to organize, structure, and label enterprise content corpuses to ensure AI can best leverage existing content, support and enhance business processes, and generate new content and knowledge that enhances employee productivity.Room 423-424Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively manage and govern your Power Platform environment with a focus on maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. This session will cover:
1) Controlling and Monitoring Copilot: Learn best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, ensuring responsible use while enhancing productivity.
2) License and Capacity Management: Understand how to track and allocate licenses, monitor usage, and optimize capacity to meet organizational needs.
3) App and Workflow Creation Control: Explore strategies for managing app and workflow development, enforcing governance policies, and empowering users within boundaries.
This workshop is perfect for administrators, governance leaders, and IT professionals looking to maintain a well-managed and secure Power Platform environment.Room 435-436Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Agents run amuck! Governing & Securing your agents in M365
Copilot Studio Agents, Declarative Agents, SharePoint Agents, Copilot Studio use rights agents? Every day, there's another agent and another way for your users to create them. It can quickly turn into a nightmare for your organization trying to make sure these agents are secured and governed correctly. There is hope though! Join this 1/2 day workshop and learn:
- Where agents are deployed and how to find them
- What are the capabilities of these agents and what do they have access to?
- How do control the creation of agents
- What are the licensing requirements for creating the various agents
- How to protect sensitive data
- Self Service ManagementRoom 442Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
I've Got Microsoft Purview!... Now What?
When Microsoft Purview is discussed with organizations, it is usually in the context of Information Protection or Records Management. Sometimes, both are known as being part of Purview. But in reality, Microsoft Purview is so much more than just either of these features. Purview is a suite within the Microsoft 365 platform and provides several services to organizations that understand the power of the toolset.
Join David as he highlights, defines, and describes the many features of Microsoft Purview. You'll come away with a working knowledge of Purview and it's many parts.
He'll explain the intended use of each feature and provide you with the knowledge you need to answer the question, now what?Room 442Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Getting Started with M365 Copilot
Dive into the future of productivity with this exciting session on Getting Started with M365 Copilot! This is designed to introduce you to the innovative features of Microsoft 365 Copilot, transforming the way you work and collaborate.
In this session, you'll discover how M365 Copilot can assist you in drafting emails, generating reports, and summarizing documents with ease. Learn how Copilot Chat can enhance your communication by providing real-time assistance, answering queries, and offering intelligent suggestions during your conversations.
During this session, you'll:
• Explore the key functionalities of M365 Copilot and Copilot Chat.
• See live demonstrations of how these tools can streamline your daily tasks.
• Gain insights from experts on maximizing your productivity with these features.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to Microsoft 365, this session will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage these powerful tools effectively. Don't miss out on the opportunity to revolutionize your workflow and boost your efficiency!Room 447-448Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Mastering Metadata in SharePoint Online: Unlocking the Power of SharePoint Premium
Metadata in SharePoint Online is essential for efficient content management and retrieval. Entering metadata manually is a simple and powerful way to start organizing your content. However, as the complexity and volume of content grow, this approach becomes difficult to manage. This session will guide you through transitioning from basic metadata management in SharePoint Online to leveraging the advanced features of SharePoint Premium.
We will explore scenarios for choosing SharePoint Premium, focusing on the use case of managing legal documents. Learn how this advanced capability can streamline content management by automatically populating metadata fields, reducing manual entry, and minimizing errors. Discover how SharePoint Premium can enhance document accuracy and compliance, ultimately improving the efficiency of your legal operations. We will also discuss the one-to-many relationship of Matters to Cases and how to manage various content types including Contracts, Pleadings, Affidavits, Legal Briefs, Discovery Documents, Court Orders, Case Files, and Correspondence.Room 421-422Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Real-World Microsoft 365 Governance in the Age of AI
In a time where everyone is expected to innovate faster, deliver more value, and do it all under tight budget constraints, effective governance is more critical than ever. Microsoft is at the forefront of driving this innovation with their Copilot “GenAI-as-a-Service” offering along with create your own custom agents with Copilot Studio & Azure AI Foundry. However, these benefits are not without their challenges including:
· Ensuring AI doesn’t expose sensitive data to those who should not have access to it
· Improving data quality to ensure AI returns accurate answers
· Balancing operational costs while embracing innovation
Join us for a deep dive into best practices for governing Microsoft 365 in this new world of AI & Copilots. We’ll explore some of the tools that Microsoft makes available, while also pointing out some of the gaps. Whether you’re facing complex compliance requirements, struggling with data sprawl, or simply looking for ways to do more with less, this session will provide the real-world strategies needed to thrive in today’s AI-driven landscape.Room 447-448Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Agents run amuck! Governing your agents in M365
Copilot Studio Agents, Declarative Agents, SharePoint Agents, Copilot Studio use rights agents? Every day, there's another agent and another way for your users to create them. It can quickly turn into a nightmare for your organization trying to make sure these agents are secured and governed correctly. There is hope though! Join this fast-paced session and learn:
- Where agents are deployed and how to find them
- What are the capabilities of these agents and what do they have access to?
- How do control the creation of agents
- What are the licensing requirements for creating the various agentsRoom 435-436Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
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.Room 443-444Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Build a Secure & M365 Copilot-ready Data Environment
For years, organizations have struggled with information sprawl, file oversharing, and poor data management in collaborative spaces like Teams, SharePoint, and file shares. Now, GenAI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are exposing these long-standing challenges, making strong data governance a critical first step in securing data and ensuring Copilot readiness. Without clear structures, access controls, and permissions, AI surfaces these issues – amplifying risk, eroding trust, and halting adoption.
In this session, you’ll learn practical governance strategies to secure your Microsoft 365 collaborative environment while enabling effective Copilot and GenAI use. We'll cover best practices for collaborative information architecture, data inventory, workspace-based RBAC, and external sharing management, along with key steps to prepare your content for Copilot while maintaining security and compliance.
Attendees will also receive a starter template to jumpstart their Copilot and content governance strategy.
Solution StageWed 3:20 pm - 3:40 pm -
Enhancing Communication and Collaboration through Customized Search Experiences
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)
-Ways to limit content from appearing in searchRoom 437-439Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
You Have Sensitive Information. Now Let's Protect It.
Every organization has data considered sensitive to its business, employees, or even the industry it exists within. As a result, protecting its data has become a priority for many organizations worldwide. Microsoft provides several tools for identifying sensitive information within the organization and protecting it from being provided to sources that should not have it.
In this session, we'll cover features and processes such as Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and more to help you protect your organization's sensitive information from leaving your control and falling into the hands of those who should not have it.Room 442Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Cleaning Up the BI Mess: A Roadmap to Effective Reporting Governance
When it comes to BI Governance, everyone talks a good game, but very few deliver the goods. Instead, most organizations present their users with reporting systems that are littered with obsolete, duplicative, and unused reports. BI analysts waste countless hours building reports that overlap with existing content, and everyone becomes frustrated by the lack of BI usage due to ineffective reporting governance.
In this webinar, we will present a roadmap for cleaning up this mess to create an effectively governed reporting ecosystem. You will learn:
1. Why most governance efforts are half-measures, doomed to failure
2. The key steps to cleaning up your BI Environment
3. Example ways to govern your reporting portfolio:
- Identifying report duplicates
- Removing obsolete and overlapping reporting
- Publishing clean reporting in a catalog enriched with metadata
- Alerting report creators when they create new reports that appear to duplicate existing reportingRoom 442Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
IT Pro meets Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle and Records Management
This session will explain Data Lifecycle and Records Management in Microsoft Purview from an IT-Pro's perspective. With compliance concerns on the rise in the modern workplace, Compliance teams are reaching out to their IT-Pro partners for assistance. This is unfamiliar territory for many IT-Pros, so this session is designed to help clear the path forward. It covers topics like:
• Recommendations for mapping a retention schedule into a "software-friendly" Purview File Plan
• Using automation to apply retention labels to your content
• Using scopes to scale and meet complex retention requirements
• SharePoint and Teams architecture impacts
• Understanding what configurations can't (easily) be changed after-the-fact
To reinforce the topics, Joanne will discuss the skills IT-Pros should bring to the table when working with their Compliance team partners.Room 421-422Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Deploying M365 to Solve Business Problems
Microsoft 365, including Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, and more, offers a full suite of tools to solve business problems. But how do we know we're addressing the right problems? "Ship it and forget it" is no longer viable (if it ever was). We must define successful deployment, ensure solutions truly address business needs, and build trust with stakeholders.
This session will explore:
- Addressing Shadow IT consequences
- IT as a service framework
- Business engagement
- Holistic requirements gathering
- Defining success
- Embracing continuous improvement
Join Joy to learn how a Human First approach can maximize your tech skills and ensure effective M365 deployment.Room 432Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Delivering a Scalable, Secure Data & AI Platform
AI isn’t magic—it’s powered by data. But most organizations struggle to make that data usable, scalable, and secure enough to activate real AI value. This session explores how to design and implement a modern data platform that enables AI across both structured and unstructured data types.
We’ll break down best practices for architecting data estates that are flexible, governed, and AI-ready—leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Azure as reference platforms. Whether you're operating in a single cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment, the principles and approaches shared are broadly applicable and grounded in real-world use cases.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for activating AI in your business, while maintaining enterprise-grade scale, security, and performance.
Key Takeaways
• Design a future-ready data foundation that scales securely across structured and unstructured data for AI activation.
• Leverage Microsoft Fabric and Azure to unify data, simplify governance, and accelerate time-to-insight.
• Apply proven best practices to implement a scalable, secure, and AI-ready platform—regardless of your cloud environment.Room 340-342Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Microsoft Purview Compliance – Tales from the Trenches
As more and more of an organization's data is stored within the cloud, controlling the amount of data can be daunting. Administrators and compliance professionals are being called on to support content management to ensure it is protected and maintained throughout its data lifecycle.
Joanne and David have assisted organizations for years and helped many enterprises design and build compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview from the ground up. In this session, they'll discuss critical topics organizations should consider when implementing Records Management and Information Protection controls. They will also cover common pitfalls affecting the organization on its compliance journey.Room 421-422Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Teams First Information Architecture and Governance
When planning out or updating a Microsoft 365 implementation, SharePoint is still important, but it really needs to start with Teams, and then the underlying SharePoint structure for a big part flows out of that. It's not just answering planning questions, but also ensuring that everyone understands that Teams is much more than a meeting and chat platform.
Topics we'll cover in this session include:
Introducing a maturity model on how organizations leverage Teams, SharePoint, Email, and OneDrive
Level setting on how they work together
Understanding the differences between Standard, Private, and Shared Channels, and the underlying SharePoint site collections
Where do standalone Communication and Team Sites fit into the Teams and SharePoint structure
Guests versus B2B Direct Connect in Teams, and external sharing in SharePoint
Open source scripts and Power BI dashboards to inventory and analyze your file shares, SharePoint on-premises, and SharePoint Online
Answering the question - what does a Team and a Channel represent in my organization
MindJet as a tool for planning your IA
Commercial and open-source solutions for implementing your IA
Real-world scenarios and case studiesRoom 432Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Navigating Communication Channels in Microsoft 365 for Meaningful Engagement
Microsoft 365 offers a suite of powerful tools to support communication including Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, and SharePoint Online which can transform how organizations communicate and collaborate. Navigating these channels to ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time requires strategic planning. Join this session to delve deep into the better practices for leveraging Microsoft 365 communication tools.
Backed by comprehensive user research, this session will provide actionable strategies for determining what-to-use-when, ensuring your messages are delivered through the most appropriate channels for your outcome objectives. We will explore the nuances of each tool, from the community-building strengths of Viva Engage to the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams, the broad reach of Viva Amplify, the seamless integration of Viva Connections, and more structured information management in SharePoint Online. We will address the critical aspect of managing responses and fostering ongoing engagement. Learn how to cultivate meaningful interactions and maintain productive communication flows within your organization.Room 437-439Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am
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Best Practices for Intranet Information Architecture: the key to unlocking AI’s full potential
In this workshop, we will explore the basics of Information Architecture (IA) and its role in creating effective intranets using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Viva Connections. We’ll talk about why IA is so important to AI – and how you can ensure that your intranet content can act as a valuable partner in your AI solutions. Whether you are just starting out or looking to improve your current intranet design, this workshop will provide you with the necessary tools and techniques to make the most of new and upcoming features, capabilities, and best practices.
We'll cover key topics including creating and organizing content, building site structures, creating metadata, and leveraging search functionality.
You will take away:
- Approaches for planning navigation across the entire intranet and on individual sites
- Tips and best practices for audiences, hubs, and home sites
- Page design guidance that supports accessibility and great user experiences
- Effective use of metadata on pages and documents – and whether it is OK to use folders to organize your content.
- How to leverage Viva Connections to bring your intranet to your users in the flow of work – and how to plan audiences to ensure that the right tools and information gets to the right groups.
- How Copilot can help your information architecture and vice versa.
You'll leave with a clear understanding of what IA is, why it matters, and how to get started with creating effective intranets that meet your organization's needs.Room 432Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint: Zero to Hero
If you are new to SharePoint, this is your workshop. We will start at the beginning with, “What is this thing you call SharePoint?” and then go step-by-step to “Now I can build basic business solutions.” Everything we do during this session will be in SharePoint Online, but also works for On-Premises environments. No Code.
Here’s what we will cover:
1. What is SharePoint
2. Getting around SharePoint
3. How to build and use a solution for your business needs
4. Discover what metadata is and how it can help
5. How to make sure the right people have the right access to the right things at the right time
6. Create a one-stop-shop with a custom page
At the end of this workshop, you will have the information needed to create simple solutions using the tools provided by SharePoint without waiting for IT to build it for you. Buckle up. We’ve got a lot to cover.Room 435-436Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Driving employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Hybrid and remote work are the new normal, but work trends indicate the greatest challenges are a sense of community, connection, relationship-building, and inspiration. This full-day workshop explores how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Data Protection, Collaboration, and User Engagement: Assisting Your Organization in Doing it All
With the ever-changing cloud landscape, organizations struggle to help their employees collaborate and be effective in their day-to-day responsibilities. Adding data protection and security could raise the difficulty even more, as the business needs to balance the ability to collaborate while keeping its information and users safe. Ensuring user engagement and adoption is fundamental to success.
In this workshop, David and Sarah will cover the design and implementation of Microsoft 365's collaboration tools, such as SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, and more, while ensuring the solution is safe, secure, and fully collaborative. They'll help you understand how you can work together to protect your organization's information and employees in a manner that encourages endorsement from those using the tools.Room 432Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Automate Multi-Stage Approval Workflows - Workshop
In every organization there are a number of scenarios which require an Approval process. It could be Contract approvals, PTO/Leave Approvals, Event approvals and many other business processes.
In this workshop we'll learn how to design and develop Multi-Stage Approval Workflows using Power Automate. The workflow will move back and forth b/w different stages and will also learn how to restart a workflow from a given stage. We'll learn how to include Dynamic Approvers in the workflow process.
We'll also learn how to design and develop Automated escalations and Automated reminders. We'll implement timeout features in the workflows to escalate it to the next approver in the process. We will learn how to log and retain workflow history beyond what Microsoft Power Automate offers out-of-box. We'll develop a button to kick off the workflow from a SharePoint library/list.Room 433-434Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Establishing SharePoint Online Admin Rockstar Status
SharePoint Online (SPO) integrates with many services that you need to be familiar with to successfully manage your collaboration content. In this full day workshop, we are going to learn about these different services and how to manage the integration with them by exploring and discussing SharePoint Online best practices for configuring, securing, optimizing, and implementing redundancy.
We will begin by discussing and creating a new Microsoft 365 tenant, followed by exploring how to customize both the M365 and SharePoint administrator dashboards so they only display information related to the Microsoft 365 services and SPO-related components like SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
We will also explore how to create and assign users to access SharePoint Online as both an end user and as administrators.
Being most scenarios require the migration of content, we will discuss several options for migrating content from many different sources to SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
Most migrations require at least an interim hybrid configuration, so we will introduce and explore the components that can be configured for a hybrid environment as an interim solution, or as a long-term solution.
We will then roll up our sleeves and explore the configuration of several components of SharePoint Online using both the GUI and PowerShell. These SPO components and configurations include;
Creating, configuring, and managing site collections
Configuring the user profile service (UPS) to ensure your Active Directory data is included in your search index
Exploring several search service configuration options, to ensure your users are able to quickly find the information they need, along with how to access some search-related reports, as well as some suggestions on how to help your users submit better search queries for more accurate search results
Discussing both SharePoint Online and OneDrive configuration options for managing and securing your collaboration content
Create and implementing a structured taxonomy to provide consistent and reliable data in SPO by using published tenant-level content types and managed metadata fields via the term store, as well as other custom column types, that can all be managed by information architects.
As we discuss these topics throughout the day, I’ll be sharing best practices, as well as tips and tricks that every SPO admin should know about while working with SPO.
When you leave the workshop, you’ll have all the skills and best practices to migrate to, configure, manage, and secure SharePoint Online and OneDrive components using the SharePoint Online Admin center, OneDrive admin Center, and PowerShell.Room 443-444Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
How to Maximize Your Intranet Potential with Out-of-the-Box Features in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
Microsoft 365 is packed with powerful tools and features for building an effective intranet. But with so many options, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. In this presentation, we'll take a deep dive into the "out-of-the-box" features of SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 and show you how to leverage them to build an intranet that meets your organization's unique needs. From creating and organizing content with SharePoint to enhancing communication with Teams and Viva Engage, we'll cover everything you need to get started, including newer capabilities like the Brand Center and Copilot Agents for SharePoint. By the end of the workshop, you'll have a solid understanding of the key features of SharePoint Online and how to use them to build an intranet that helps your organization communicate, collaborate, and succeed. You will also understand what is possible “in the box” and where you may want to invest in third party solutions or custom development.
Room 437-439Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Empower Users with an Efficient Portal
In today's fast-paced and decentralized organizations, it is crucial to create spaces that enable users to work and collaborate efficiently. The wide range of solutions, including SharePoint, Viva Connections, Viva Engage, Teams, and Outlook, often leads to confusion about where to work.
This session aims to clarify the various offerings and discuss strategies for providing a portal that simplifies and addresses users' questions.Room 437-439Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Mastering Metadata in SharePoint Online: Unlocking the Power of SharePoint Premium
Metadata in SharePoint Online is essential for efficient content management and retrieval. Entering metadata manually is a simple and powerful way to start organizing your content. However, as the complexity and volume of content grow, this approach becomes difficult to manage. This session will guide you through transitioning from basic metadata management in SharePoint Online to leveraging the advanced features of SharePoint Premium.
We will explore scenarios for choosing SharePoint Premium, focusing on the use case of managing legal documents. Learn how this advanced capability can streamline content management by automatically populating metadata fields, reducing manual entry, and minimizing errors. Discover how SharePoint Premium can enhance document accuracy and compliance, ultimately improving the efficiency of your legal operations. We will also discuss the one-to-many relationship of Matters to Cases and how to manage various content types including Contracts, Pleadings, Affidavits, Legal Briefs, Discovery Documents, Court Orders, Case Files, and Correspondence.Room 421-422Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
How to succeed in search: Acronyms, bookmarks, and Q&A results
Are your users breaking a sweat sifting through outdated and vague content in search of simple answers and results in Microsoft 365? Learn how to involve users in improving search for everyone in your organization by collaborating to incorporate acronyms, bookmarks, and Q&A result types in your search results across all of Microsoft 365.
We'll also cover some content lifecycle tips to help you keep unwanted and outdated results out of the picture (looking at you, Site Assets library full of icons and images).
While this session is targeted towards Search administrators (or global administrators), power users are welcome to (and should) attend to learn what's possible and to be empowered to start conversations with admins to make positive change org-wide.Room 435-436Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Transform your intranet for the future with the latest best practices and capabilities in Microsoft
Intranets are more than technology projects. They thrive when they are at the heart of the digital workplace, connecting people, process, and technology. In this session, we will discuss how you can both prepare your intranet for the future with a great foundation and unlock potential with the latest capabilities in SharePoint, Copilot, and Viva. This session will guide you through creating a dynamic, user-friendly intranet that enhances collaboration and productivity. Learn how to leverage AI-driven insights and boost employee engagement. Whether you're revamping an existing intranet or building a new one, you'll gain practical tips and strategies to drive meaningful business outcomes and take your intranet to the next level.
Room 437-439Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Building your organizational home site & hubs strategy
It's a flat new world in SharePoint. We've moved on from classic and hierarchical site collections and built an array of modern sites. But how do we organize our content, sites, and intranets in this new world? This session introduces home sites and hubs and provides guidance on how to build a strong content management strategy for their use. We'll define what home sites and hubs are, lay the conceptual groundwork for understanding their use, and provide a creative new way of conceptualizing the logical ties between your myriad of flat SharePoint sites. We’ll also discuss how Viva Connections plays into our intranet and home site strategy.
Room 437-439Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Document intelligence in the AI-driven SharePoint Agreements Solution: Practical tips/best practices
The SharePoint Agreements solution is a new offering that encompasses the end-to-end flow of managing agreements both inside your company and with third parties. It ties together functionality across multiple M365 platforms including SharePoint, Teams, Word and Approvals and has AI features integrated throughout. This session will share details about the experiences of early adopters and best practices for organizing content within the solution workspaces along with features coming in the next quarter.
Room 421-422Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
IT Success Story: How a Small IT Team Cut Ticket Resolution Time in Half With Smart Documentation
Discover how Appalachia Technologies, a managed service provider (MSP) with a small but nimble IT team of just five people, transformed their service delivery approach by embracing a documentation-first mindset. By weaving AI-driven IT documentation into their daily operations, they were able to reduce response and resolution times by 50% and reclaimed over 160 hours annually, utilizing an automated password rotation solution.
In this session, we’ll walk through their real-world playbook, from how they structured their documentation to the habits and workflows that helped drive efficiency, consistency and visibility across the team.
Whether you're just getting started with IT documentation or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip you with practical strategies to optimize efficiency and maximize the impact of documentation in your IT operations.Solution StageThu 9:50 am - 10:10 am -
Empowering corporate communications with Microsoft 365
Creating and delivering compelling and consistent corporate communications messages across multiple channels can be challenging, especially in the fast-paced and dynamic business environment. In this session, you will learn tips and best practices to improve internal communications. We will talk about new and emerging capabilities in SharePoint News and Viva Engage along with premium capabilities available with Viva Amplify and Copilot. Whether you’re a seasoned communicator or a curious novice, this session promises actionable insights, practical tips, and a dash of innovation.
Room 437-439Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Content Types: Easier Than the Theory of Relativity
Everyone talks about them, but what the heck are they and how can I use them? We will start with some demos of how to use custom content types, then on to what the heck are content types anyway and we will end with another demo to build content types in the browser.
Key Takeaways:
1) What are content types?
2) Planning content types
3) Creating site columns
4) Creating content types
5) Using content typesRoom 421-422Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Enhancing Communication and Collaboration through Customized Search Experiences
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)
-Ways to limit content from appearing in searchRoom 437-439Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
You Have Sensitive Information. Now Let's Protect It.
Every organization has data considered sensitive to its business, employees, or even the industry it exists within. As a result, protecting its data has become a priority for many organizations worldwide. Microsoft provides several tools for identifying sensitive information within the organization and protecting it from being provided to sources that should not have it.
In this session, we'll cover features and processes such as Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and more to help you protect your organization's sensitive information from leaving your control and falling into the hands of those who should not have it.Room 442Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Power employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Learn how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Optimizing your information architecture
Managing a portal in today's landscape of SharePoint, OneDrive, Microsoft Loop, and Microsoft Teams can introduce information sprawl. This session covers using information architecture principles and governance to manage collaboration spaces effectively. By employing hubs, policies, labels, and best practices, you can enhance data management and empower users to use Copilot efficiently.
Room 437-439Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
The intranet of tomorrow: Beautiful, flexible, and AI ready
Discover how creating beautiful sites and pages is easier than ever! With Copilot in SharePoint, you can easily build pages and sites grounded in the data that matters most in just minutes. Additionally, learn how Viva Amplify enhances your intranet experience by providing powerful tools for communication and engagement, making your intranet more dynamic and effective.
Room 447-448Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Knowledge Management Strategies in the era of Copilot: Beyond the Basics
Microsoft 365 offers a robust suite of tools to support your Knowledge Management goals. This session will explore comprehensive strategies to leverage the full spectrum of Microsoft 365 tools and organizational strategies, from 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, and Copilot-assisted knowledge experiences grounded in your organizational content. You will gain practical strategies for achieving your Knowledge Management goals and a deeper understanding of how Microsoft 365 and Copilot can support your journey. 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.
Room 437-439Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Forms, Forms, and more Forms. Data gathering for the modern info worker
Microsoft List (and SharePoint) forms, Forms with Power Apps, and Microsoft Forms. Which one (or more) should you use, and when?
This session will walk through updated capabilities and options available to no-code makers and citizen developers when building solutions with forms.Room 423-424Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Navigating Communication Channels in Microsoft 365 for Meaningful Engagement
Microsoft 365 offers a suite of powerful tools to support communication including Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, and SharePoint Online which can transform how organizations communicate and collaborate. Navigating these channels to ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time requires strategic planning. Join this session to delve deep into the better practices for leveraging Microsoft 365 communication tools.
Backed by comprehensive user research, this session will provide actionable strategies for determining what-to-use-when, ensuring your messages are delivered through the most appropriate channels for your outcome objectives. We will explore the nuances of each tool, from the community-building strengths of Viva Engage to the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams, the broad reach of Viva Amplify, the seamless integration of Viva Connections, and more structured information management in SharePoint Online. We will address the critical aspect of managing responses and fostering ongoing engagement. Learn how to cultivate meaningful interactions and maintain productive communication flows within your organization.Room 437-439Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Introduction to JSON to master customizing SharePoint
JSON is EVERYWHERE in SharePoint Online and your ability to take your SharePoint deployments to the next level depend on your ability to understand and create complicated JSON objects. In this densely demo-packed session, attendees will learn:
- What is JSON and how to understand the structure
- Tips for creating JSON objects and starting with community content as a starting point
Attendees will also learn how to use JSON Objects in SharePoint Online to:
- Customize list columns and list views
- Create Site Designs for creating custom site templates
- Create stunning Quick Views for Viva Connections ACE's
- Post messages in teams as Adaptive Cards
- Process SharePoint REST queries in Power Automate
- and more!!Room 440-441Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Protecting users from themselves: How to engage your employees and drive effective data protection
Many organizations feel they must choose between protecting their data or enabling strong collaboration. David and Sarah ask: “Why not do both?”
Sarah Haase (renowned user adoption specialist) and David Drever (data protection expert) join forces to demonstrate you can collaborate, share files, and protect your data at the same time! Join them as they demonstrate how to configure your Microsoft 365 environment to collaborate internally and externally while ensuring your data is protected. Sarah and David will outline methods for planning your security, configuring Microsoft Purview, and driving effective employee engagement and adoption. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to build a highly collaborative environment that lets your users share and protect your data.Room 442Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Navigating Document Approval in SharePoint: A Practical Case Study
At her medical research non-profit, different departments rely heavily on SOP documents, or Standard Operating Procedures. These documents have to go through annual reviews that are several layers deep, in addition to needing a group approval of the final SOP. In this session, Lindsay will break down exactly how she built SOP approval processes for four different departments using just SharePoint document libraries, Power Automate, and Approvals that have served their purpose effectively and efficiently for years.
Room 433-434Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Data recovery options for SharePoint/OneDrive
SharePoint and OneDrive include several content recovery options for SharePoint and OneDrive for Business administrators, site collection administrators, and end users. Educating your end users on SharePoint recovery options like the site recycle bin, versioning, and site collection recycle bin can lighten the burden on your admins.
Using either a GUI or PowerShell you can backup and restore your entire SharePoint Server farm or components of it. In SharePoint Server you can also perform more granular content backups by exporting site collections, site, libraries, and lists, and there are options for recovering these site collections, sites, lists and libraries from content databases that are no longer part of your SharePoint Server farm.
With a vast majority of your SharePoint Server content stored in SQL Server it is imperative that you have an efficient way to recover items or entire databases as quickly as possible.
This discussion will introduce the Best Practices framework that will allow your SharePoint Server administrators to configure SharePoint as well as SQL Server for quick content recovery, minimizing the downtime and providing shorter and achievable Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).Room 437-439Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Revamp your Communications from Strategy to Technology
If you have ever done some type of communication, this session will help you make sense of where to start, what to use when and how to get your message out. If you are working on a large-scale campaign to the entire company or sending an update to your project team, there are all types of communications that happen in an organization. Learn how to create strategies that flow into governance guidelines and use the technology appropriately for the best results. This session will focus on using your intranet, SharePoint, Viva Engage, Viva Connections, Amplify and Teams as well as how Copilot can interact, and you will walk away with a better sense of where to start.
Room 432Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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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!Room 440-441Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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.Room 442Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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.Room 437-439Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
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.Room 423-424Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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.Room 443-444Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
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 reportingCollab StudioWed 3:20 pm - 3:40 pm -
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!Room 437-439Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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.Room 443-444Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 requirementsRoom 447-448Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 requirementsCollab StudioThu 9:50 am - 10:10 am -
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.Room 421-422Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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!
Room 445-446Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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!Room 345-346Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
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.Room 423-424Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, But Were Afraid to Ask.
"Everything You Wanted to Know About Fabric and Power BI" is an intensive, full-day tutorial designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Fabric, which includes Power BI. This tutorial delves into the core functionalities and advanced features of the platform, enabling attendees to harness its full potential for their organizational needs.
Participants will explore the robust capabilities of Microsoft Fabric, including its seamless integration with various Microsoft services, advanced data management, and analytics tools. The tutorial covers essential topics such as creating and managing fabric instances, deploying and configuring Fabric applications, and utilizing built-in security and compliance features to ensure data integrity and privacy.
The session is structured to cater to a diverse audience, from IT professionals and data analysts to software developers and business managers. Through interactive demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises, attendees will gain practical skills and insights to effectively implement and manage Microsoft Fabric in their respective environments.
By the end of the day, participants will have a solid foundation in Microsoft Fabric, empowering them to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and achieve their business objectives with confidence.Room 345-346Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
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?Room 447-448Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
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?Room 445-446Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
I want it NOW! The impact of Real Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric on Power BI
Power BI has always provided a rich set of tools for analyzing data at rest. For data in motion, there are approaches to help reduce or eliminate data latency, but many of them require tradeoffs. The Real Time Intelligence (RTI) workload within Microsoft is designed to meet this challenge. RTI is focused on monitoring with near zero data latency to address the needs of data in Motion.
In this session we will demonstrate a real world scenario which will relate to everyone - pulling data from home automation systems including security, thermostats, entertainment, lighting and weather. We will stream all of thise signals into an eventhouse using event streams, and monitor this data with real time dashboards.
Real Time Intelligence is a new paradigm, and does for data in motion what Power BI does for data at rest. If you have data monitoring needs, this session is for you.Room 345-346Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
DataOps 101 – A Better Way to Develop and Deliver Data Analytics
Power BI has revolutionized the industry by accelerating our ability to deliver Data Analytics solutions. But how do we ensure the code we build is reliable and the data is produced in a timely and trustworthy manner? Enter DataOps, a better way to develop and deliver Data Analytics Solutions. In this session, I’ll cover the concept of DataOps, why it matters to Power BI, and the principles that can drive you to continuously improve.
Room 345-346Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Roundtable Discussion - Leveraging your data with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
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!
Room 425Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Harnessing Hidden Potential in Power Query
Many of us have heard that we should be performing as many transformations upstream when using Power Query. While this is a noble cause, it is not always practical. For many, Power Query is a tool that can help extract data from different sources that might not be within our control. The result requires you to leverage Power Query for your transformations. But with a few adjustments, you could end up getting the most out of the tool.
In this session, we will explore some of the hidden secrets of Power Query that can transform how you manage data in Power BI. We will explore how to manipulate data connections, aggregate data, merge/append queries, create dimensions, invoke custom functions, and manage queries with parameters. We will even dive into how to modify some of our transformations within the advanced editor by writing a few lines of code. We will also explore some best practices to help optimize our queries.
At the end of this sessions, attendees will understand some of the techniques to help expand their utilization of Power Query as they go to create their own solutions in Power BI.Room 345-346Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Deep Dive on Power BI, Teams and SharePoint
Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Power BI can be tightly integrated within Microsoft Fabric. SharePoint can be a data source (lists), a container for data files (Excel. CSV etc in libraries), and as a dashboarding platform (pages). Teams can be a complete front end for reports, and host content contextually. Fabric can take your SharePoint data to new heights altogether.
This demo rich session will explore all of these scenarios in great depth. SharePoint data can be finicky to retrieve, and this session will show examples and suggest a few best practices for doing so. In addition, connecting Fabric to SharePoint opens up a whole new world for Excel.Room 345-346Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Delivering a Scalable, Secure Data & AI Platform
AI isn’t magic—it’s powered by data. But most organizations struggle to make that data usable, scalable, and secure enough to activate real AI value. This session explores how to design and implement a modern data platform that enables AI across both structured and unstructured data types.
We’ll break down best practices for architecting data estates that are flexible, governed, and AI-ready—leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Azure as reference platforms. Whether you're operating in a single cloud, hybrid, or multi-cloud environment, the principles and approaches shared are broadly applicable and grounded in real-world use cases.
By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a blueprint for activating AI in your business, while maintaining enterprise-grade scale, security, and performance.
Key Takeaways
• Design a future-ready data foundation that scales securely across structured and unstructured data for AI activation.
• Leverage Microsoft Fabric and Azure to unify data, simplify governance, and accelerate time-to-insight.
• Apply proven best practices to implement a scalable, secure, and AI-ready platform—regardless of your cloud environment.Room 340-342Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Avoiding the "Grey Box of Death": Automatically Checking For Broken Visuals in Power BI
Have you ever updated a semantic model/dataset and didn't realize it broke a visual in a Power BI report? Have you ever seen that "grey box of death" (or your customers call you about it) after making an update to Power BI? In this session, I demonstrate a way to combine Microsoft Playwright and Azure DevOps to automatically test for broken visuals and notify you about those issues.
Room 345-346Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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The Ultimate Masterclass to Microsoft Teams: From Everyday Use to Expert Administration
Microsoft Teams is a robust platform for seamless collaboration, enabling effective teamwork regardless of geographical boundaries. It is intricately intertwined with the Microsoft cloud, granting access to the full spectrum of Microsoft 365's potent tools and applications. Microsoft Teams empower users to manage discussions, share files, arrange meetings, and engage in real-time collaboration with colleagues. This workshop will comprehensively cover everything essential for optimizing your utilization of Microsoft Teams. We will start with an introductory overview of the platform and then help you through its initial setup and configuration. Subsequently, we will deep-dive into best practices tailored for various scenarios, including remote team management, conducting productive meetings, and fostering project collaboration.
Furthermore, we will explore the intricate interplay between Teams and other Microsoft applications like Viva, Loop, SharePoint, OneDrive for Business, and the Power Platform. You will learn to leverage these tools to streamline workflows and boost productivity.
Throughout the workshop, we will also address crucial subjects such as administration, management, policies, governance, and the integration of application extensions. Additionally, we will explore the array of chat options and adaptive cards available within Teams. By the workshop's conclusion, you will comprehensively understand Teams' functionality and how to harness its potential to enhance collaboration within your organization and its administration.
To fully benefit from the hands-on segment of the workshop, participants are advised to bring a laptop equipped with a demo environment. While tablets or phones can be utilized, they may need to provide the optimal experience for completing the practical exercises.Room 447-448Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Data Protection, Collaboration, and User Engagement: Assisting Your Organization in Doing it All
With the ever-changing cloud landscape, organizations struggle to help their employees collaborate and be effective in their day-to-day responsibilities. Adding data protection and security could raise the difficulty even more, as the business needs to balance the ability to collaborate while keeping its information and users safe. Ensuring user engagement and adoption is fundamental to success.
In this workshop, David and Sarah will cover the design and implementation of Microsoft 365's collaboration tools, such as SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, and more, while ensuring the solution is safe, secure, and fully collaborative. They'll help you understand how you can work together to protect your organization's information and employees in a manner that encourages endorsement from those using the tools.Room 432Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Develop enterprise web apps for Microsoft Teams and enhance employee productivity
Did you know you can use your existing web development skills to create apps for Microsoft Teams? Is your experience of customizing Teams limited to Power Apps and do you want to leverage those web dev skills to build more powerful solutions? If so, then this half-day workshop is perfect for you!
You'll get started building apps for Microsoft Teams using the Teams Toolkit (TTK) for VS Code and learn what's possible through lots of demos! We'll create custom tabs for channels, personal apps, and modal dialogs, learn how to leverage single-sign-on (SSO), call external services such as Microsoft Graph, and even extend conversations with action & search-based message extensions.
But that's not all! You'll learn how these apps can be used across Microsoft 365 apps, including SharePoint Online, and Outlook, and even how they're the basis for customizing & extending Microsoft 365 Copilot!
Feel free to sit back and learn or bring your laptop to build your own MS Teams apps! Everyone will walk away with all the resources used and created throughout the workshop!Room 440-441Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Boosting Team Efficiency: Easy Automation with Teams Workflows
Dive into the world of effortless automation as we explore how Microsoft Power Automate and Teams can transform your daily grind into a breeze. This session is about cutting the manual work and boosting efficiency, making it perfect for anyone looking to streamline their team's workflow. You will see real-life examples of how integrating Power Automate flows into Teams can automate the mundane tasks we all dread, like scheduling meetings, managing approvals, and even keeping track of project updates—all within the familiar space of your Teams channels.
Learn how to spot opportunities for automation in your day-to-day tasks, customize flows that fit your team's needs, and keep everything running smoothly. By the end of this session, you'll be armed with the know-how to make your team more connected and productive without breaking a sweat. Whether you're new to automation or looking to level up your Teams game, this presentation will show you the fun in functionality with Power Automate and Teams.Room 432Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Seeking Your Approval: Using Approvals in Power Automate and Teams
With all of the emails piling up in your inbox and Teams chats pinging left and right, it can be easy to miss that quick, "Hey, does this look good?" question from a colleague. Using Microsoft Approvals can be a great way to have a concrete, separate place to collect those approvals. In this session, Lindsay will share:
*How to build a variety of types of approvals in Power Automate
*How to view those approvals in Microsoft Teams
*Use cases for building processes around approvals
This session will enable audience members to build their own approval solutions, whether simple and straight-forward or complex and layered.
Products: Power Automate, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OutlookRoom 433-434Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
10 Must Dos for Success Copilot Adoption and Usage
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.
Room 421-422Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
From Chaos to Collaboration: Safe, Secure & Governed Microsoft Teams Collaboration and Meetings
Have you ever thought "My Teams environment is a mess and I need to clean it up!" or "My users don't really pay attention to how they run their Teams meetings even with sensitive topics"? Many organizations feel their Microsoft Teams environments are set up inconsistently and are not well governed or secured. As well, Microsoft Teams meetings have become a critical part of our day, every day, and its important to select the right controls and policies so that meetings are safe and secure. With the move to remote and hybrid work we saw an explosion of Teams usage and adoption! We know these methods of work are here to stay, and with that Teams usage and the number of Teams we have continues to grow. This makes the need for governance and security in Teams critical! In this session, we'll share common tips and best practices for conducting safe and secure Teams meetings. We'll also look at Teams Premium and what it provides to help run secure meetings. We'll show how to govern your Teams collaboration spaces, how to safely enable guest access, and how to secure sensitive data within Teams. Join us to learn how to move from chaos to safe, secure and well-governed Microsoft Teams collaboration!
Room 432Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Integrating Forms with Teams for Real-time Responses
Do you ever wonder what your Microsoft Team members are thinking or what their thoughts are on a specific topic or initiative? Microsoft Forms is a powerful and versatile tool that allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and polls that can be responded to by your Team members which allows you to view real-time responses from your participants. These results can then be exported to an Excel spreadsheet for additional analysis, and to generate some neat visual charts or graphs using Power BI.
In this session we are going to introduce and discuss the different types of uses for Forms, how to create a form on a Microsoft Teams channel, explore the configuration options for these forms, as well as how to export the results for use in other Microsoft products, like Power BI.Room 433-434Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
The Future of Meetings: Navigating Microsoft Teams Premium's Advanced Features
Step into the future of corporate communication with 'The Future of Meetings: Navigating Microsoft Teams Premium's Advanced Features'. This session is a deep dive into the world of Teams Premium, showcasing its cutting-edge features designed to transform your meeting experiences. We'll explore each feature in detail, discussing its practical applications and benefits for your organization. From setting up advanced meeting options to enhancing end-user engagement, you'll gain insights into the full spectrum of Teams Premium capabilities. Our hands-on demonstrations will guide IT Admins through the configuration process while providing business leaders and corporate communications professionals with a clear view of the user experience. Whether it's about facilitating seamless large-scale webinars or conducting interactive town halls, this session is your roadmap to mastering Microsoft Teams Premium. Join us to unlock the potential of next-generation meetings and propel your organizational communication into a new era of efficiency and engagement.
Room 432Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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.Room 443-444Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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.Room 421-422Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Become a Microsoft Teams Rockstar
Microsoft Teams is the ultimate hub for teamwork, blending flexibility with the power of the Microsoft Cloud to unify the best of Microsoft 365 in one collaborative workspace. It brings together people, conversations, files, and essential Office 365 apps, ensuring everyone has instant access to what they need for seamless collaboration.
But with powerful features come pressing questions. In this session, we’ll explore how to effectively plan, implement, and optimize Microsoft Teams for your organization. You’ll gain:
- A clear understanding of Microsoft Teams and its capabilities.
- Practical examples to help you get started or enhance your Teams journey.
- Best practices for managing diverse scenarios and organizational needs.
- Insights into how Viva, Loop, the Power Platform, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Dataverse integrate with Teams to supercharge productivity.
Whether you're just starting with Microsoft Teams or looking to elevate your deployment, this session provides an end-to-end roadmap for success. Prepare to navigate the full spectrum of possibilities, from setup to advanced collaboration strategies!Room 423-424Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Enhancing Collaboration with Microsoft Teams and Power Apps
Unlock the full potential of workplace collaboration by integrating Power Apps with Microsoft Teams. This session is tailored for IT professionals and power users interested in enhancing team dynamics by seamlessly embedding and publishing custom Power Apps directly into Microsoft Teams. Learn how to design and optimize custom applications that leverage the combined strengths of both platforms, such as streamlined communication workflows and centralized data access. Discover practical strategies and real-world examples to revolutionize team collaboration and productivity.
Room 432Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Power employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Learn how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - SharePoint & Microsoft Teams Development
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!
Room 425Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Intro to Microsoft Dataverse for Teams: Extending Microsoft Teams with Apps and Flows
Use of Microsoft Teams has exploded for many companies as a result of the global pandemic. For many organizations Teams has become the app that connects all their employees together. Power Platform apps, like Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents, provides a low-code platform for extending that functionality.
But extending Teams with new apps, flows, and bots requires a place to store content. SharePoint is a possibility, but from a data point of view SharePoint has a lot of limitations since it isn't an actual relational database. Dataverse, formerly known as CDS, provides relational data storage, rich data types, and enterprise-grade governance. But Dataverse has always been a premium feature requiring extra licensing.
This is where Microsoft Dataverse for Teams comes in. Using the Power Apps application inside Teams we can build and deploy apps using a custom version of Dataverse that is included in the Microsoft Teams license. This provides access to a real relational database and one-click solution deployment to the Teams app.
In this talk we'll take a look at what Dataverse for Teams and how it can be used in the Power Platform to extend the Teams application.
We'll cover the following points with slides and demos.
• What does the Teams License cover?
• Differences between Dataverse (CDS) and Dataverse for Teams
• Creating Dataverse Relational Tables
• Building a Power App with Dataverse for Teams
• Integrating Dataverse for Teams with a Flow
• Accessing Dataverse for Teams from a BotRoom 432Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Microsoft 365 Premium and AI Powered Productivity tools
Take a walk on the productivity and collaboration side of tools and find out some great use cases for apps you probably haven't used but likely have in your organization. In this session we will explore use cases for Loop, Teams Premium, SharePoint Premium and Copilot for what you need to know to be the envy of your coworkers.
Room 443-444Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Deep Dive on Power BI, Teams and SharePoint
Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Power BI can be tightly integrated within Microsoft Fabric. SharePoint can be a data source (lists), a container for data files (Excel. CSV etc in libraries), and as a dashboarding platform (pages). Teams can be a complete front end for reports, and host content contextually. Fabric can take your SharePoint data to new heights altogether.
This demo rich session will explore all of these scenarios in great depth. SharePoint data can be finicky to retrieve, and this session will show examples and suggest a few best practices for doing so. In addition, connecting Fabric to SharePoint opens up a whole new world for Excel.Room 345-346Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Build your custom agent for 320M+ users in Microsoft Teams
Learn about collaborative agent development tailored for Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot using code-first tools such as Visual Studio Code and the Teams Toolkit.
Discover how to leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) to deliver dynamic and intuitive interactions that surpass traditional bots. Create agents that generate content based on your data, execute tasks, and foster collaboration between your users. By the end of this session, you'll have the foundational knowledge to effectively customize, build, and deploy your agents to all of your users on Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 Copilot.Room 432Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Deep dive into Microsoft Teams Channels
Microsoft Teams consist of three main channel categories: Standard, Private, and Shared. In this session, we will review the functionality and differences of each channel and explain the use case scenario of each one.
We will explain the architecture of each channel, the differences between the previous Guest experience and the current B2B architecture, and how to best collaborate with others within your tenant or external users. We will finish the session by discussing how you can govern access to your data in each channel scenario.Room 442Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Navigating Communication Channels in Microsoft 365 for Meaningful Engagement
Microsoft 365 offers a suite of powerful tools to support communication including Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, and SharePoint Online which can transform how organizations communicate and collaborate. Navigating these channels to ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time requires strategic planning. Join this session to delve deep into the better practices for leveraging Microsoft 365 communication tools.
Backed by comprehensive user research, this session will provide actionable strategies for determining what-to-use-when, ensuring your messages are delivered through the most appropriate channels for your outcome objectives. We will explore the nuances of each tool, from the community-building strengths of Viva Engage to the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams, the broad reach of Viva Amplify, the seamless integration of Viva Connections, and more structured information management in SharePoint Online. We will address the critical aspect of managing responses and fostering ongoing engagement. Learn how to cultivate meaningful interactions and maintain productive communication flows within your organization.Room 437-439Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Get started with Adaptive Cards for Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Lists and Power Automate
Adaptive Cards are everywhere. They are an incredibly versatile way to create actionable messages in the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.
In this session, we will transform traditional email reminders into interactive, informative, and actionable user experiences using Adaptive Cards. We will showcase Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Teams and Power Automate using a maker approach solution development.
We hope that after this session, you'll want to integrate Adaptive Cards into every solution you build!Room 432Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Top 10 best practices every Admin should be doing in M365!
Come and learn the top 10 best practices you should be doing to both manage and secure your environment. Tenant configuration can be a balance of usability and security when planning your roll-out or management model. These best practices will assist you in improving visibility into M365 and help you understand the necessary controls needed to have in place to ensure your tenant is protected.
Room 442Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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Advanced Power Apps and Power Automate: Workarounds for Common Problems
Spend any amount of time in the Power Platform forums and you will begin to see a lot of similar questions asked over and over again.
In this workshop we will look at some of the most common issues Citizen Developers encounter when trying to develop applications and workflows in the Power Platform. We'll examine each type of problem, analyze why they occur, and provide workarounds that you can use when you encounter them.
The workshop will be divided into two parts. In the first we'll concentrate on Power Apps and in the second we'll look at Power Automate.
Here is a general list of the overall topics we will cover:
• Morning: Power Apps
○ Delegation
○ Working with Dates and Times
○ Conditional Formatting of data
○ Passing Data to and Retrieving Results from a Flow
○ Using Solutions to package Apps & Flows
• Afternoon: Power Automate
○ New Copilot Support
○ Using Conditions and Switches effectively
○ Handling Loops and Parallel Branches
○ Working with Large Data Sources
○ Implementing Error Checking/Correction
○ Improving PerformanceRoom 421-422Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Apps and Power Automate (Flow) for M365/SharePoint Bootcamp
Work through common business use cases to see how Power Apps and Power Automate - with their Copilot capabilities - fit into your toolset extending M365, SharePoint, Lists, and Teams and more.
This intro workshop will cover platform basics, dig in with demos, and then let you "take the wheel" walking through hands-on examples to build a solution as we work through the day building on top of Microsoft Lists.
Attend this workshop to get a foothold with the Power Platform. Gain the skills you'll need to immediately extend List capabilities and start customizing your Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with Power Apps and Power Automate.
You'll learn about the different types of Flows that can be used with Power Automate and will create basic Flows yourself. Then, see how Flows integrate with Power Apps you've built and the list data behind them. Your instructors will be there to assist throughout the day with your questions.
Notes and Requirements:
To participate in the hands-on portion of this workshop, attendees should bring a laptop computer. Attendees who bring tablets, even with keyboards, will likely experience difficulties in successfully completing the labs.
We will be using Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Lists, Teams, SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 components in our labs.
Attendees are encouraged to setup trial environments prior to attending. Instructions will be made available.
If you will be using a company-provided laptop and will not be using your corporate tenant, please verify that you are able to connect to the Microsoft 365 environment that you will be using prior to arrival.Room 433-434Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A master class for every Information Worker
In a world where digital transformation is key to staying ahead, mastering the tools that drive innovation is essential. This workshop is designed to empower users ranging from beginners to experienced, with the knowledge and skills to leverage Microsoft Power Platform's full potential, enriched by Copilot for Power Platform.
Our workshop will explore the entire Power Platform ecosystem, including: Power Apps Copilot, Power Automate Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, Power Pages Copilot, and Dataverse.
This workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, as it is free today, with real-world examples and exercises that ensure every participant can apply what they've learned to their own work environments. Whether you're an end user looking to simplify daily operations or a power user seeking to build sophisticated solutions, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge of AI to innovate and drive impact.
Join Gokan and Mike, Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft RD, and MCTs, for an engaging and informatRoom 421-422Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint Data Modeling: From Requirements to Usage
Data modeling is an essential first step in any Power Apps or Power Automate project. Power apps provides a user interface for information stored in a data source and Power Automate creates workflows that manipulate data stored in a data source based on specific events or triggers. Data modeling is difficult enough for professional developers, but it is even harder for citizen developers. Citizen developers usually have little exposure to concepts like data normalization and often can’t use true relational databases like SQL or Dataverse because of the cost of Premium licensing. So, they are left trying to figure out how to build their flows or apps using data stored in SharePoint lists or Excel spreadsheets.
In this workshop I will show you some real-world techniques for doing data modeling. I’ll start with a typical project requirements definition and show you how to easily convert it into an Entity Relationship model. Next, I’ll show you how to map that Entity Relationship model onto a set of SharePoint lists. Once I have the lists designed, I’ll show you how to use them in a Power App and a flow. Along the way I’ll walk you through what you need to know about using SharePoint as a data source, including:
• What Column types work well and which ones to avoid
• When to use (or not use) Lookup columns to create relationships between lists
• How to plan for Security in SharePoint
• Other Common issues
I’ll focus on SharePoint in the workshop but the techniques I teach you are also applicable for other data sources like Excel, SQL or even Dataverse.Room 431Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively manage and govern your Power Platform environment with a focus on maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. This session will cover:
1) Controlling and Monitoring Copilot: Learn best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, ensuring responsible use while enhancing productivity.
2) License and Capacity Management: Understand how to track and allocate licenses, monitor usage, and optimize capacity to meet organizational needs.
3) App and Workflow Creation Control: Explore strategies for managing app and workflow development, enforcing governance policies, and empowering users within boundaries.
This workshop is perfect for administrators, governance leaders, and IT professionals looking to maintain a well-managed and secure Power Platform environment.Room 435-436Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Intro to Power Apps for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Lists
If you create business solutions with SharePoint lists
If you surface information and solutions via Microsoft Teams or SharePoint
If you're concerned with the potential complexity of Power Apps
This session will show why Power Apps canvas apps should be considered part of your toolset.
We will cover:
- Simple extensions of the SharePoint list experience with Power Apps
- How to take data from SharePoint lists to Teams and mobile experiences
- Power Apps examples that bring immediate value and set the stage for further enhancementsRoom 423-424Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
10 new features in Power Apps everyone should know
This 60-minute session, delve into the dynamic world of Power Apps as we unveil the top 10 new features transforming the landscape of app development. With the ever-evolving demands of modern businesses, Microsoft's Power Apps continues to evolve, empowering users to create custom applications with unprecedented ease and efficiency.
From enhanced data integration capabilities to advanced automation features, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations in Power Apps. Through live demonstrations, practical examples, and expert insights, attendees will gain valuable insights into harnessing the full potential of Power Apps to streamline processes, boost productivity, and drive digital transformation within their organizations.
Whether you're a seasoned Power Apps user or just beginning your journey, join us to discover the game-changing features shaping the future of app development.Room 423-424Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - All Things Power Platform which includes Copilot Studio
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!
Room 425Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Using Power Apps and Flow Together: Made for each other
Power Apps and Flow are both powerful tools for the citizen and professional developer. But using them together can take your application to a whole new level. In this talk we'll get you started with how to invoke a Flow from a Power App, how to pass information to the Flow, and how to return values back to Power Apps when the Flow completes. Along the way we'll discuss Best Practices that can make your Power Apps and Flow work more efficiently togethter. Even if you know both Power Apps and Flow this session will help you get the most out of using them together.
Room 423-424Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Unleash Microsoft Forms with the Magic of Power Automate
Microsoft Forms is more than just a survey tool or a place to take a poll. Did you know that you can use the information captured in a Form and do awesome things with it? In this session, we'll explore the top 5 uses for partnering Power Automate to take Microsoft Forms to the next level!
In this session, you will gain:
- Enhanced understanding on how Microsoft Forms and Power Automate can work together
- Use Templates in Power Automate to extend the capabilities of Microsoft Forms
- Real-World examples and best practices that can be applied to your own workflows
Join Shari and discover how to transform you data collection processes and unleash the potential of Forms with Power Automate!Room 433-434Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Intro to Dataverse for M365 Makers
Dataverse, Dataverse, Dataverse… You've been hearing about it for a while but haven't checked it out yet. Now's the time. Adding Dataverse is an investment in time, skills, and licensing. Know when to engage and what to expect.
- Learn what Dataverse is and where it fits in the maker toolset.
- Cover what the differences are between Dataverse, Microsoft Lists, and other data sources and talk through some of the 'what to use when' considerations as Lists solution builders integrate with and shift to Power Platform tools.
- Get a perspective on the maker skills needed when using Dataverse and how to get started in your organization.Room 423-424Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
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 PracticesRoom 431Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Build Intelligent Applications with AI and Power Platform
Effective solutions begin with a deep understanding of the problem and a clear gathering of requirements before development begins. Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified training and he will walk you through the journey of transforming user needs into intelligent, AI-driven solutions using the Power Platform.
Key takeaways include:
- Plan Designer: Learn to structure your project by mapping out clear steps and visualizing workflows aligned with business objectives.
- Dataverse Tables: Discover how to create a robust, scalable data model that serves as the foundation of your application.
- Canvas Apps: Master the art of building intuitive, user-focused interfaces that blend creativity with functionality.
By the session's end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to design and deliver AI-powered solutions that tackle real-world challenges.Room 443-444Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Enhancing Collaboration with Microsoft Teams and Power Apps
Unlock the full potential of workplace collaboration by integrating Power Apps with Microsoft Teams. This session is tailored for IT professionals and power users interested in enhancing team dynamics by seamlessly embedding and publishing custom Power Apps directly into Microsoft Teams. Learn how to design and optimize custom applications that leverage the combined strengths of both platforms, such as streamlined communication workflows and centralized data access. Discover practical strategies and real-world examples to revolutionize team collaboration and productivity.
Room 432Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Accelerate your data and app development using copilot in Dataverse and Power Apps
In this demo-heavy session, you will learn how to gain productivity with Copilot when building modernized and Copilot-ready apps with Dataverse and Power Apps through the ERD data designer. You'll learn how to create new data models from scratch and external data sources with Copilot and agentic support. You will also learn to iterate on existing data models and move them across different stages of development.
Room 423-424Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Intro to Microsoft Dataverse for Teams: Extending Microsoft Teams with Apps and Flows
Use of Microsoft Teams has exploded for many companies as a result of the global pandemic. For many organizations Teams has become the app that connects all their employees together. Power Platform apps, like Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents, provides a low-code platform for extending that functionality.
But extending Teams with new apps, flows, and bots requires a place to store content. SharePoint is a possibility, but from a data point of view SharePoint has a lot of limitations since it isn't an actual relational database. Dataverse, formerly known as CDS, provides relational data storage, rich data types, and enterprise-grade governance. But Dataverse has always been a premium feature requiring extra licensing.
This is where Microsoft Dataverse for Teams comes in. Using the Power Apps application inside Teams we can build and deploy apps using a custom version of Dataverse that is included in the Microsoft Teams license. This provides access to a real relational database and one-click solution deployment to the Teams app.
In this talk we'll take a look at what Dataverse for Teams and how it can be used in the Power Platform to extend the Teams application.
We'll cover the following points with slides and demos.
• What does the Teams License cover?
• Differences between Dataverse (CDS) and Dataverse for Teams
• Creating Dataverse Relational Tables
• Building a Power App with Dataverse for Teams
• Integrating Dataverse for Teams with a Flow
• Accessing Dataverse for Teams from a BotRoom 432Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Cast votes with confidence: Crafting a reusable Power Apps canvas app voting solution
Learn how to create a versatile and reusable voting app with Power Apps, perfect for a wide array of scenarios. From education institutions hosting student elections to photo or costume contests to organizations recognizing standout employees—this session will unveil how to harness SharePoint integration for a seamless voting experience.
You'll learn how to:
* Design a user-friendly interface for collecting votes.
* Configure a SharePoint document library to store contest entries or nominations.
* Set up a SharePoint list to track and tally votes securely.
* Implement logic to ensure fair voting and prevent duplicate entries.
* Add a touch of flair to your voting experience with custom branding and design elements.
Embrace the potential to elevate engagement in your organization. Walk away with the knowledge to implement a voting system that resonates with elegance and efficiency, year after year.Room 423-424Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Forms, Forms, and more Forms. Data gathering for the modern info worker
Microsoft List (and SharePoint) forms, Forms with Power Apps, and Microsoft Forms. Which one (or more) should you use, and when?
This session will walk through updated capabilities and options available to no-code makers and citizen developers when building solutions with forms.Room 423-424Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Reduce Dynamics 365 CRM and Model-Driven Power Apps Support Costs With Built-In Contextual Help
Tired of constant support requests from your Dynamics 365 CRM or Mode-Driven Power Apps users? Imagine giving them instant, in-app answers without disrupting their workflow. In this session, we’ll reveal how to harness Microsoft’s native context-sensitive help features to revolutionize user support.
Learn how to activate and customize built-in help panes, enabling users to find answers within 2 clicks and 10 seconds—the perfect recipe for boosting user adoption and stickiness.
Join us to explore the future of in-app support: faster, smarter, and more efficient. Say goodbye to support tickets and hello to a self-sufficient user base.Room 435-436Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Microsoft Power Apps: Building Responsive Design Apps for Every Device
Power Apps is a great no-code tool lets "citizen developers" create applications that are designed to run on Desktop PCs, Web Browsers, Tablets, and Mobile devices. But if you want to avoid building 3 or 4 different versions of your App you need to know how to design your Power App to adjust for different sizes, resolutions, rotation, and types of layouts. In this session we'll review all the Tips and Tricks you need to know to easily build one Power App that will adjust to work on any device that supports Power Apps and look good in the process.
Room 423-424Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Making Power Apps Your Own with Code Components
Power Apps have a lot of great functionality out of the box but as any SAAS platform there are places where functionality is missing or not enough to meet your needs. Well now we can create our own code components. These allow us to add our own functionality to Power Apps to fulfill our user stories. In this session we will discuss how we can create code components and how we can add them to our Power Apps. We'll also discuss the limitations and gotchas that you might run in to. As you might have guessed, there will be code involved in this session. Don't let the code scare you aware. Even for power users understanding what is available and high level how it can be done is powerful information.
Room 423-424Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Advanced Power Apps and Power Automate: Workarounds for Common Problems
Spend any amount of time in the Power Platform forums and you will begin to see a lot of similar questions asked over and over again.
In this workshop we will look at some of the most common issues Citizen Developers encounter when trying to develop applications and workflows in the Power Platform. We'll examine each type of problem, analyze why they occur, and provide workarounds that you can use when you encounter them.
The workshop will be divided into two parts. In the first we'll concentrate on Power Apps and in the second we'll look at Power Automate.
Here is a general list of the overall topics we will cover:
• Morning: Power Apps
○ Delegation
○ Working with Dates and Times
○ Conditional Formatting of data
○ Passing Data to and Retrieving Results from a Flow
○ Using Solutions to package Apps & Flows
• Afternoon: Power Automate
○ New Copilot Support
○ Using Conditions and Switches effectively
○ Handling Loops and Parallel Branches
○ Working with Large Data Sources
○ Implementing Error Checking/Correction
○ Improving PerformanceRoom 421-422Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Apps and Power Automate (Flow) for M365/SharePoint Bootcamp
Work through common business use cases to see how Power Apps and Power Automate - with their Copilot capabilities - fit into your toolset extending M365, SharePoint, Lists, and Teams and more.
This intro workshop will cover platform basics, dig in with demos, and then let you "take the wheel" walking through hands-on examples to build a solution as we work through the day building on top of Microsoft Lists.
Attend this workshop to get a foothold with the Power Platform. Gain the skills you'll need to immediately extend List capabilities and start customizing your Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with Power Apps and Power Automate.
You'll learn about the different types of Flows that can be used with Power Automate and will create basic Flows yourself. Then, see how Flows integrate with Power Apps you've built and the list data behind them. Your instructors will be there to assist throughout the day with your questions.
Notes and Requirements:
To participate in the hands-on portion of this workshop, attendees should bring a laptop computer. Attendees who bring tablets, even with keyboards, will likely experience difficulties in successfully completing the labs.
We will be using Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Lists, Teams, SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 components in our labs.
Attendees are encouraged to setup trial environments prior to attending. Instructions will be made available.
If you will be using a company-provided laptop and will not be using your corporate tenant, please verify that you are able to connect to the Microsoft 365 environment that you will be using prior to arrival.Room 433-434Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
A Deep Dive into Copilot Studio
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:
- How to build a Custom Copilot
- How to Extend Copilot of Microsoft 365
- How to incorporate Azure OpenAI for even more GenAI awesomeness
- How does licensing work for Copilot Studio
You'll walk away eager and empowered to get started creating your own amazing solutions using Copilot StudioRoom 437-439Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Automation Accelerator: Power Automate Bootcamp - From Basics to Brilliance
This workshop is for beginners and I will cover a range of topics to help participants understand and utilize Power Automate effectively. Here are some key topics:
Introduction to Power Automate:
Overview of Power Automate and its capabilities.
Understanding the different types of flows (cloud flows, desktop flows, business process flows).
Creating Your First Flow
Step-by-step guide to creating a simple automated workflow.
Using templates to get started quickly.
Working with Connectors:
Connecting to various data sources and services.
Using standard and premium connectors.
Building Advanced Flows:
Using conditions, loops, and variables.
Integrating with other Microsoft services like SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Setting up error handling in your flows.
Monitoring and troubleshooting flows.
Best Practices and Governance:
Tips for designing efficient and maintainable flows.
Understanding governance and security considerations.
Hands-on Labs and Exercises:
Practical exercises to apply what you've learned.
Building real-world automation scenarios.
These topics provide a comprehensive overview and hands-on experience with Power Automate, enabling participants to automate and optimize their business processes effectivelyRoom 443-444Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A master class for every Information Worker
In a world where digital transformation is key to staying ahead, mastering the tools that drive innovation is essential. This workshop is designed to empower users ranging from beginners to experienced, with the knowledge and skills to leverage Microsoft Power Platform's full potential, enriched by Copilot for Power Platform.
Our workshop will explore the entire Power Platform ecosystem, including: Power Apps Copilot, Power Automate Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, Power Pages Copilot, and Dataverse.
This workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, as it is free today, with real-world examples and exercises that ensure every participant can apply what they've learned to their own work environments. Whether you're an end user looking to simplify daily operations or a power user seeking to build sophisticated solutions, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge of AI to innovate and drive impact.
Join Gokan and Mike, Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft RD, and MCTs, for an engaging and informatRoom 421-422Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint Data Modeling: From Requirements to Usage
Data modeling is an essential first step in any Power Apps or Power Automate project. Power apps provides a user interface for information stored in a data source and Power Automate creates workflows that manipulate data stored in a data source based on specific events or triggers. Data modeling is difficult enough for professional developers, but it is even harder for citizen developers. Citizen developers usually have little exposure to concepts like data normalization and often can’t use true relational databases like SQL or Dataverse because of the cost of Premium licensing. So, they are left trying to figure out how to build their flows or apps using data stored in SharePoint lists or Excel spreadsheets.
In this workshop I will show you some real-world techniques for doing data modeling. I’ll start with a typical project requirements definition and show you how to easily convert it into an Entity Relationship model. Next, I’ll show you how to map that Entity Relationship model onto a set of SharePoint lists. Once I have the lists designed, I’ll show you how to use them in a Power App and a flow. Along the way I’ll walk you through what you need to know about using SharePoint as a data source, including:
• What Column types work well and which ones to avoid
• When to use (or not use) Lookup columns to create relationships between lists
• How to plan for Security in SharePoint
• Other Common issues
I’ll focus on SharePoint in the workshop but the techniques I teach you are also applicable for other data sources like Excel, SQL or even Dataverse.Room 431Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Power Automate Multi-Stage Approval Workflows - Workshop
In every organization there are a number of scenarios which require an Approval process. It could be Contract approvals, PTO/Leave Approvals, Event approvals and many other business processes.
In this workshop we'll learn how to design and develop Multi-Stage Approval Workflows using Power Automate. The workflow will move back and forth b/w different stages and will also learn how to restart a workflow from a given stage. We'll learn how to include Dynamic Approvers in the workflow process.
We'll also learn how to design and develop Automated escalations and Automated reminders. We'll implement timeout features in the workflows to escalate it to the next approver in the process. We will learn how to log and retain workflow history beyond what Microsoft Power Automate offers out-of-box. We'll develop a button to kick off the workflow from a SharePoint library/list.Room 433-434Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively manage and govern your Power Platform environment with a focus on maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. This session will cover:
1) Controlling and Monitoring Copilot: Learn best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, ensuring responsible use while enhancing productivity.
2) License and Capacity Management: Understand how to track and allocate licenses, monitor usage, and optimize capacity to meet organizational needs.
3) App and Workflow Creation Control: Explore strategies for managing app and workflow development, enforcing governance policies, and empowering users within boundaries.
This workshop is perfect for administrators, governance leaders, and IT professionals looking to maintain a well-managed and secure Power Platform environment.Room 435-436Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Automating Microsoft 365 With Power Automate Cloud Flows
In this demo-rich session, we'll explore how to use Power Automate with a wide variety of Microsoft 365 applications. We will focus on real world requirements and practical solutions using Power Automate.
Demonstrations will include using Power Automate Cloud Flows with:
Microsoft Planner
Power BI
SharePoint (lists and libraries)
OneDrive
Microsoft Forms
OneNote
Excel (including Office Scripts)
Teams
Outlook (including Calendars)
Real-world scenarios will demonstrate:
Creating tasks in Planner when a new Form is submitted
Generating a Power BI report from Forms data
Sending consolidated reminder emails from data in SharePoint lists
And more!
Attend this workshop and learn how Power Automate can help increase productivity and save time across a wide variety of M365 Apps!Room 445-446Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
RPA Unleashed: Automating Mundane Tasks to Reclaim Your Time
Ready to free up your schedule and focus on what truly matters? Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified training for RPA Unleashed, where you'll master the art of automating everyday tasks using cutting-edge tools. This workshop explores essential strategies for streamlining workflows, including:
• Automating repetitive daily activities to save time and reduce errors.
• Seamlessly integrating cloud and desktop tools for unified operations.
• Effectively managing authentication credentials for secure automations.
• Enhancing logging practices for robust tracking and troubleshooting.
• Setting up enterprise-level automations with best-in-class requirements.
• Unlocking the full potential of Copilot features for advanced automation.
Whether you're just starting out or aiming to scale your efforts to an enterprise level, this workshop equips you with the knowledge and tools to unleash the full potential of RPA in your organization.Room 435-436Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
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?Room 447-448Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
Getting Started with Microsoft Power Automate
The Microsoft Productivity cloud is used by more than 300 million users daily - and is the productivity platform of choice for most enterprises in the world. Microsoft Power Automate, part of the Microsoft Power Platform is a business process automation tool that allows you to streamline and automate business processes. In this session you will learn foundational knowledge of Microsoft Power Automate. First, you will learn the basic terms and concepts of Microsoft Power Automate. Next, you will discover how to create your own cloud flows. Finally, you will learn how to create workflows that integrate with Microsoft Teams.
Room 433-434Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Boosting Team Efficiency: Easy Automation with Teams Workflows
Dive into the world of effortless automation as we explore how Microsoft Power Automate and Teams can transform your daily grind into a breeze. This session is about cutting the manual work and boosting efficiency, making it perfect for anyone looking to streamline their team's workflow. You will see real-life examples of how integrating Power Automate flows into Teams can automate the mundane tasks we all dread, like scheduling meetings, managing approvals, and even keeping track of project updates—all within the familiar space of your Teams channels.
Learn how to spot opportunities for automation in your day-to-day tasks, customize flows that fit your team's needs, and keep everything running smoothly. By the end of this session, you'll be armed with the know-how to make your team more connected and productive without breaking a sweat. Whether you're new to automation or looking to level up your Teams game, this presentation will show you the fun in functionality with Power Automate and Teams.Room 432Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Seeking Your Approval: Using Approvals in Power Automate and Teams
With all of the emails piling up in your inbox and Teams chats pinging left and right, it can be easy to miss that quick, "Hey, does this look good?" question from a colleague. Using Microsoft Approvals can be a great way to have a concrete, separate place to collect those approvals. In this session, Lindsay will share:
*How to build a variety of types of approvals in Power Automate
*How to view those approvals in Microsoft Teams
*Use cases for building processes around approvals
This session will enable audience members to build their own approval solutions, whether simple and straight-forward or complex and layered.
Products: Power Automate, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OutlookRoom 433-434Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - All Things Power Platform which includes Copilot Studio
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!
Room 425Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Using Power Apps and Flow Together: Made for each other
Power Apps and Flow are both powerful tools for the citizen and professional developer. But using them together can take your application to a whole new level. In this talk we'll get you started with how to invoke a Flow from a Power App, how to pass information to the Flow, and how to return values back to Power Apps when the Flow completes. Along the way we'll discuss Best Practices that can make your Power Apps and Flow work more efficiently togethter. Even if you know both Power Apps and Flow this session will help you get the most out of using them together.
Room 423-424Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Unleash Microsoft Forms with the Magic of Power Automate
Microsoft Forms is more than just a survey tool or a place to take a poll. Did you know that you can use the information captured in a Form and do awesome things with it? In this session, we'll explore the top 5 uses for partnering Power Automate to take Microsoft Forms to the next level!
In this session, you will gain:
- Enhanced understanding on how Microsoft Forms and Power Automate can work together
- Use Templates in Power Automate to extend the capabilities of Microsoft Forms
- Real-World examples and best practices that can be applied to your own workflows
Join Shari and discover how to transform you data collection processes and unleash the potential of Forms with Power Automate!Room 433-434Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Build smarter automation with AI Builder
Embed AI capabilities in your Power Automate flows.
Join us in this session and learn how to integrate AI capabilities in your Power Automate flows as we demonstrate how AI Builder can help you and your organization save time and money by augmenting simple flows with Artificial Intelligence.
In this session we will work with simple use cases, based on real business requirements that all attendee can relate to.Room 433-434Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Power Automate Expressions
A deep knowledge of expressions is critical to maximizing the power of Power Automate. In this demo rich session, we'll take a deep dive into the types of expressions available and how to apply them. You'll also see how Copilot can be a big timesaver when creating and learning about Power Automate expressions.
You'll see how to combine expressions, use expressions to simplify or eliminate conditions, how to use and apply date and string expressions, how to use expressions with collections and arrays and more...
If you have a casual knowledge of Flow and want to "step up your game" with the use of expressions, attend this session!Room 433-434Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
How to Execute JavaScript, TypeScript, and Excel Formulas In Power Automate
Power Automate has become an essential tool for the Microsoft 365 developer. However, all too often executing simple logic can become tedious and painful using Power Automate standard features. Doing math in Power Automate shouldn't be so painful!
Thankfully, Power Automate developers can now create scripts that use JavaScript, TypeScript, or even Excel formulas to execute complicated business logic and bring more power to your Power Automate solutions. Attend this demo-packed session to learn out to take your Power Automate Flows to the next level as we dive into a real-world scenario and build a practical solution step-by-step. In this session, attendees will learn to use Office Scripts to:
- Execute JavaScript, TypeScript, and Excel Formulas
- Simplify complicated Flows
- How to quickly and easily generate dynamic adaptive cards
- Generate graphs and charts on the fly for real-time updates to SharePoint dataRoom 433-434Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Advanced workflow solutions with Power Automate
Power Automate is the evolution of workflow for SharePoint and Microsoft 365. This session is designed to showcase building flows for no code/low code solutions for personal productivity, team productivity, and enterprise business processes.
Topics include:
* Data connectors, connections, and user accounts
* Types of cloud flows - automatic, instant, scheduled, AI built, desktop, and process advisor
* Flow elements - triggers, actions, and conditions
* Building flows using templates versus starting from blank
* Flow settings, run history, & debugging Advanced approval scenarios - escalation, delegation, and parallel approval
* Expressions, formulas, and functions for managing data
* Using OData to better work with larger data sets in SharePoint
* Power Automate and SharePoint limits and boundaries
* Real-world application, tips & tricks
* Licensing
Using real-world examples, we will demonstrate how to design flow solutions to meet the ever-changing business requirements faced by today’s business professionals.Room 433-434Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Streamlining Power Automate with Copilot: Quick & Efficient Workflow Creation
When utilizing Power Automate for business process automation, Microsoft Copilot, an AI assistant that elevates Power Automate's functionality, offers a faster and more efficient way to create and edit workflows. We will delve into how the use of Copilot in your flows, will accelerate the development of your processes, making advanced automation more accessible.
Laura Rogers will teach how to leverage Copilot's AI-driven suggestions to construct sophisticated flows, automate repetitive tasks more effectively, and troubleshoot with enhanced efficiency. The session will showcase strategies for using Copilot to improve workflow logic, seamlessly integrate various data sources, and navigate common challenges with greater ease.
Through real-world examples and live demos, attendees will gain valuable insights into employing Copilot within Power Automate, empowering them to elevate their workflow automation projects to new levels of productivity and innovation.Room 433-434Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Extending Power BI with Power Automate
Automation is designed to simplify how you perform tasks every day. You probably have noticed the Power Automate icon in the Power BI visualization pane, but probably struggle to understand how it works. Believe it or not, there are some use cases that would streamline processes and make the process of managing your data easier.
If you have ever wondered how you could integrate Power Automate with Power BI and Fabric, then this session is for you! We will walk through the basics of Power BI actions within Power Automate, how to integrate these actions within a Power BI report, and review use cases that help you extend automation to simplify your life.
At the end of this session, you will feel comfortable with integrating Power Automate into your Power BI reports. You will even learn about the only acceptable use case for exporting data into Excel from a Power BI report!Room 345-346Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Real World Power Automate (Cloud Flows)
The Power Automate Community site is a great resource for Power Automate developers. Hundreds of questions are asked and answered on the site every day. These questions are from real Flow developers who experience real world problems.
In this constantly evolving and demo-rich session, our time will be devoted to working through common questions asked and problems encountered by Flow developers and posted on the Power Automate Community site. We will explain the issues and look at each solution in detail. You'll also see how Copilot can help overcome roadblocks that you may encounter during your Flow development.Room 433-434Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Get started with Adaptive Cards for Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Lists and Power Automate
Adaptive Cards are everywhere. They are an incredibly versatile way to create actionable messages in the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.
In this session, we will transform traditional email reminders into interactive, informative, and actionable user experiences using Adaptive Cards. We will showcase Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Teams and Power Automate using a maker approach solution development.
We hope that after this session, you'll want to integrate Adaptive Cards into every solution you build!Room 432Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Navigating Document Approval in SharePoint: A Practical Case Study
At her medical research non-profit, different departments rely heavily on SOP documents, or Standard Operating Procedures. These documents have to go through annual reviews that are several layers deep, in addition to needing a group approval of the final SOP. In this session, Lindsay will break down exactly how she built SOP approval processes for four different departments using just SharePoint document libraries, Power Automate, and Approvals that have served their purpose effectively and efficiently for years.
Room 433-434Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Power Automate Multi-Stage Approval Workflows
In this session we’ll learn how to design and develop Multi-Stage Approval Workflows Using Power Automate.
We will also learn how to restart the workflow from a given stage and how to include Dynamic Approvers. We'll dig into how to design and develop Automated escalations and Automated reminders. We will also learn how to log workflow history and ways to retain the history indefinitely.Room 433-434Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Power BI Bootcamp for SharePoint Professionals
NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A COMPUTER WITH THE LATEST VERSION OF POWER BI DESKTOP INSTALLED PRIOR TO WORKSHOP TIME. THIS IS A HANDS ON BOOTCAMP.
Need to create stunning dashboards from your SharePoint data?
Yes, you do!
In this bootcamp, we’ll show you:
• How should I approach my BI need?
• What things should be considered when creating dashboards?
• What are the best practices?
• How much is this going to cost me to license?
• What security aspects should concern me?
Who should take this course:
If your company uses Office 365 or SharePoint 2013/2016 and you are a:
• Manager
• Business Analyst
• Power User
• SharePoint Administrator
• Consultant
If you work in these areas, you will see value:
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Finance
• Sales
• Social Media
The class assumes no prior knowledge of Power BI and Data Concepts.
What is required for this class:
Install Microsoft Power BI Desktop on your laptop
We'll provide an Office 365 site for you to use for exercises
In this workshop you will:
• Learn how to create Production Dashboards using Power BI, from SharePoint list and document library data
• How to use Power BI in a multitude of situations, including ad hoc analysis and the creation of formal dashboard.
• Learn the Power BI components: Power BI Desktop, PowerBI.com, Power BI mobile applications and how they can be used with Office 365 and SharePoint
• Receive an introduction into the core functions of Power BI; Data extraction, loading and transformation using Power Query Formula Language (“M”) and DAX.
• Receive some guidelines on how to extract Project data in fast manner.
• Discover some data modeling practices that will ensure you have maximum flexibility in analysis. You'll also learn some visualization best practices to ensure you can tell your digital story effectively
• Learn best practices for maintaining content with your organization
This workshop provides an end-to-end view of Power BI for SharePoint reporting, so that you are able to use Power BI immediately for your needs.Room 345-346Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Everything You Wanted to Know About Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, But Were Afraid to Ask.
"Everything You Wanted to Know About Fabric and Power BI" is an intensive, full-day tutorial designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Fabric, which includes Power BI. This tutorial delves into the core functionalities and advanced features of the platform, enabling attendees to harness its full potential for their organizational needs.
Participants will explore the robust capabilities of Microsoft Fabric, including its seamless integration with various Microsoft services, advanced data management, and analytics tools. The tutorial covers essential topics such as creating and managing fabric instances, deploying and configuring Fabric applications, and utilizing built-in security and compliance features to ensure data integrity and privacy.
The session is structured to cater to a diverse audience, from IT professionals and data analysts to software developers and business managers. Through interactive demonstrations, real-world scenarios, and practical exercises, attendees will gain practical skills and insights to effectively implement and manage Microsoft Fabric in their respective environments.
By the end of the day, participants will have a solid foundation in Microsoft Fabric, empowering them to drive innovation, enhance productivity, and achieve their business objectives with confidence.Room 345-346Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Beginners Guide to Power BI
This session will provide you with the knowledge that you need to quickly become productive using Power BI.
You will be introduced to:
- Power BI licensing
- Power BI Components
- Using the Power BI Desktop app
- Using the Power BI Service
- How to create reports and dashboards
- Learning Resources
Don't have a Power BI license? You can start using Power BI for free!
Attend this demo-rich session and get started with Power BI!Room 345-346Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
What are Power BI Metrics?
In this session, you'll learn about Power BI Metrics and how they can be used in your organization to track the metrics that matter to you.
You'll learn about:
1. Scorecards
2. Goals
3. Check-ins
4. Target and Current valuesRoom 440-441Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
I want it NOW! The impact of Real Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric on Power BI
Power BI has always provided a rich set of tools for analyzing data at rest. For data in motion, there are approaches to help reduce or eliminate data latency, but many of them require tradeoffs. The Real Time Intelligence (RTI) workload within Microsoft is designed to meet this challenge. RTI is focused on monitoring with near zero data latency to address the needs of data in Motion.
In this session we will demonstrate a real world scenario which will relate to everyone - pulling data from home automation systems including security, thermostats, entertainment, lighting and weather. We will stream all of thise signals into an eventhouse using event streams, and monitor this data with real time dashboards.
Real Time Intelligence is a new paradigm, and does for data in motion what Power BI does for data at rest. If you have data monitoring needs, this session is for you.Room 345-346Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Leveraging Large Language Models with Power BI
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.
Room 345-346Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
DataOps 101 – A Better Way to Develop and Deliver Data Analytics
Power BI has revolutionized the industry by accelerating our ability to deliver Data Analytics solutions. But how do we ensure the code we build is reliable and the data is produced in a timely and trustworthy manner? Enter DataOps, a better way to develop and deliver Data Analytics Solutions. In this session, I’ll cover the concept of DataOps, why it matters to Power BI, and the principles that can drive you to continuously improve.
Room 345-346Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Roundtable Discussion - Leveraging your data with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric
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!
Room 425Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Avoiding the Analytic Danger Zone with a Comprehensive Metadata Catalog
As organizations integrate Azure DevOps and GIT into their Data and Analytics workflows, the challenge of aligning DevOps methodologies for the visualization side becomes evident. Besides the fact that GIT is created for software development and not for visuals, many Self-service creators and explorers are unfamiliar with these principles. They make mistakes, commit randomly, and fail to comply, resulting in a deficiency and lack of governance over Power BI. This area is known as the Analytic Danger Zone.
This session will dive deep into implementing DevOps best practices tailored for Power BI to establish a zero-effort governance zone. Utilize:
A Zero-Touch Version Control model, leveraging automated background processes to build a comprehensive catalog
Automated metadata tracking and change auditing to capture granular details on object modifications and integrate them with work item tracking systems
Impact analysis techniques to assess downstream effects of changes, along with global search and metadata indexing to enhance visibility across datasets, reports, and semantic models
The session addresses strategies for synchronizing multiple development environments and leveraging Power BI REST APIs to drive automation. By embedding these principles within Power BI ecosystems, organizations can
Detect and fix DAX inconsistencies.
Enhance collaboration between technical and non-technical users.
Establish a scalable framework for D&A governance.
If you are a Power BI platform owner, PBI engineer, or Platform Administrator looking to optimize analytics lifecycle management through advanced DevOps methodologies, join us!Solution StageThu 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm -
Harnessing Hidden Potential in Power Query
Many of us have heard that we should be performing as many transformations upstream when using Power Query. While this is a noble cause, it is not always practical. For many, Power Query is a tool that can help extract data from different sources that might not be within our control. The result requires you to leverage Power Query for your transformations. But with a few adjustments, you could end up getting the most out of the tool.
In this session, we will explore some of the hidden secrets of Power Query that can transform how you manage data in Power BI. We will explore how to manipulate data connections, aggregate data, merge/append queries, create dimensions, invoke custom functions, and manage queries with parameters. We will even dive into how to modify some of our transformations within the advanced editor by writing a few lines of code. We will also explore some best practices to help optimize our queries.
At the end of this sessions, attendees will understand some of the techniques to help expand their utilization of Power Query as they go to create their own solutions in Power BI.Room 345-346Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Deep Dive on Power BI, Teams and SharePoint
Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and Power BI can be tightly integrated within Microsoft Fabric. SharePoint can be a data source (lists), a container for data files (Excel. CSV etc in libraries), and as a dashboarding platform (pages). Teams can be a complete front end for reports, and host content contextually. Fabric can take your SharePoint data to new heights altogether.
This demo rich session will explore all of these scenarios in great depth. SharePoint data can be finicky to retrieve, and this session will show examples and suggest a few best practices for doing so. In addition, connecting Fabric to SharePoint opens up a whole new world for Excel.Room 345-346Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Avoid Data Silos! Best Practices for Implementing Shared Semantic Models
In this presentation, we will explore how to create effective shared semantic models in Power BI and how to manage them in the Power BI Service. Shared semantic models can help reduce the cost and complexity of fragmented data, also known as data silos, within an organization. By using shared semantic models, developers can save time and resources by only having to maintain a single semantic model instead of multiple unique ones. Additionally, shared semantic models can prevent discrepancies and ensure consistent logic across reports. We will also cover how to configure semantic models for enhanced user experiences, enable row level security (RLS) to protect sensitive data, publish semantic models for optimal sharing and distribution, and promote or certify semantic models for increased exposure.
Room 345-346Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Extending Power BI with Power Automate
Automation is designed to simplify how you perform tasks every day. You probably have noticed the Power Automate icon in the Power BI visualization pane, but probably struggle to understand how it works. Believe it or not, there are some use cases that would streamline processes and make the process of managing your data easier.
If you have ever wondered how you could integrate Power Automate with Power BI and Fabric, then this session is for you! We will walk through the basics of Power BI actions within Power Automate, how to integrate these actions within a Power BI report, and review use cases that help you extend automation to simplify your life.
At the end of this session, you will feel comfortable with integrating Power Automate into your Power BI reports. You will even learn about the only acceptable use case for exporting data into Excel from a Power BI report!Room 345-346Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Avoiding the "Grey Box of Death": Automatically Checking For Broken Visuals in Power BI
Have you ever updated a semantic model/dataset and didn't realize it broke a visual in a Power BI report? Have you ever seen that "grey box of death" (or your customers call you about it) after making an update to Power BI? In this session, I demonstrate a way to combine Microsoft Playwright and Azure DevOps to automatically test for broken visuals and notify you about those issues.
Room 345-346Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A master class for every Information Worker
In a world where digital transformation is key to staying ahead, mastering the tools that drive innovation is essential. This workshop is designed to empower users ranging from beginners to experienced, with the knowledge and skills to leverage Microsoft Power Platform's full potential, enriched by Copilot for Power Platform.
Our workshop will explore the entire Power Platform ecosystem, including: Power Apps Copilot, Power Automate Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, Power Pages Copilot, and Dataverse.
This workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, as it is free today, with real-world examples and exercises that ensure every participant can apply what they've learned to their own work environments. Whether you're an end user looking to simplify daily operations or a power user seeking to build sophisticated solutions, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge of AI to innovate and drive impact.
Join Gokan and Mike, Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft RD, and MCTs, for an engaging and informatRoom 421-422Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively manage and govern your Power Platform environment with a focus on maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. This session will cover:
1) Controlling and Monitoring Copilot: Learn best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, ensuring responsible use while enhancing productivity.
2) License and Capacity Management: Understand how to track and allocate licenses, monitor usage, and optimize capacity to meet organizational needs.
3) App and Workflow Creation Control: Explore strategies for managing app and workflow development, enforcing governance policies, and empowering users within boundaries.
This workshop is perfect for administrators, governance leaders, and IT professionals looking to maintain a well-managed and secure Power Platform environment.Room 435-436Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Build external-facing websites using Power Pages
Microsoft Power Pages is a secure, enterprise-grade, low-code software as a service (SaaS) platform for creating, hosting, and administering modern external-facing business websites. Power Pages provides you with rich, customizable templates, a fluid visual experience through a reimagined design studio, and a new, integrated learning hub to quickly build sites that suit your unique business needs.
We'll learn how to create powerful external-facing websites that allow users outside their organizations to sign in with a wide variety of identities, create and view data in Microsoft Dataverse, or even browse content anonymously.
Also, we'll learn to quickly create a website and customize it with pages, layout, and content.Room 432Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm
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Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Apps and Power Automate (Flow) for M365/SharePoint Bootcamp
Work through common business use cases to see how Power Apps and Power Automate - with their Copilot capabilities - fit into your toolset extending M365, SharePoint, Lists, and Teams and more.
This intro workshop will cover platform basics, dig in with demos, and then let you "take the wheel" walking through hands-on examples to build a solution as we work through the day building on top of Microsoft Lists.
Attend this workshop to get a foothold with the Power Platform. Gain the skills you'll need to immediately extend List capabilities and start customizing your Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with Power Apps and Power Automate.
You'll learn about the different types of Flows that can be used with Power Automate and will create basic Flows yourself. Then, see how Flows integrate with Power Apps you've built and the list data behind them. Your instructors will be there to assist throughout the day with your questions.
Notes and Requirements:
To participate in the hands-on portion of this workshop, attendees should bring a laptop computer. Attendees who bring tablets, even with keyboards, will likely experience difficulties in successfully completing the labs.
We will be using Power Apps, Power Automate, Microsoft Lists, Teams, SharePoint and other Microsoft 365 components in our labs.
Attendees are encouraged to setup trial environments prior to attending. Instructions will be made available.
If you will be using a company-provided laptop and will not be using your corporate tenant, please verify that you are able to connect to the Microsoft 365 environment that you will be using prior to arrival.Room 433-434Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint: Zero to Hero
If you are new to SharePoint, this is your workshop. We will start at the beginning with, “What is this thing you call SharePoint?” and then go step-by-step to “Now I can build basic business solutions.” Everything we do during this session will be in SharePoint Online, but also works for On-Premises environments. No Code.
Here’s what we will cover:
1. What is SharePoint
2. Getting around SharePoint
3. How to build and use a solution for your business needs
4. Discover what metadata is and how it can help
5. How to make sure the right people have the right access to the right things at the right time
6. Create a one-stop-shop with a custom page
At the end of this workshop, you will have the information needed to create simple solutions using the tools provided by SharePoint without waiting for IT to build it for you. Buckle up. We’ve got a lot to cover.Room 435-436Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Dataverse Bootcamp for M365 Makers
Dataverse, Dataverse, Dataverse… You've heard about it but haven't checked it out yet. Now's the time. Adding Dataverse is an investment in time, skills, and licensing. Know when to engage and what to expect.
- Learn what Dataverse is and where it fits in the maker toolset.
- Cover what the differences are between Dataverse, Microsoft Lists, and other data sources and talk through some of the 'what to use when' considerations as Lists solution builders integrate with and shift to Power Platform tools.
- Get a perspective on the maker skills needed when using Dataverse and how to get started in your organization.
Using Trial accounts and Developer Plans, attendees will get a hands-on look at Creating Dataverse tables, relationships, forms, and more.
With Dataverse as a data source, we'll also do a quick compare of model-driven vs. canvas Power Apps.Room 447-448Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Intro to Power Apps for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Lists
If you create business solutions with SharePoint lists
If you surface information and solutions via Microsoft Teams or SharePoint
If you're concerned with the potential complexity of Power Apps
This session will show why Power Apps canvas apps should be considered part of your toolset.
We will cover:
- Simple extensions of the SharePoint list experience with Power Apps
- How to take data from SharePoint lists to Teams and mobile experiences
- Power Apps examples that bring immediate value and set the stage for further enhancementsRoom 423-424Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Seeking Your Approval: Using Approvals in Power Automate and Teams
With all of the emails piling up in your inbox and Teams chats pinging left and right, it can be easy to miss that quick, "Hey, does this look good?" question from a colleague. Using Microsoft Approvals can be a great way to have a concrete, separate place to collect those approvals. In this session, Lindsay will share:
*How to build a variety of types of approvals in Power Automate
*How to view those approvals in Microsoft Teams
*Use cases for building processes around approvals
This session will enable audience members to build their own approval solutions, whether simple and straight-forward or complex and layered.
Products: Power Automate, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OutlookRoom 433-434Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
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!Room 437-439Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Intro to Dataverse for M365 Makers
Dataverse, Dataverse, Dataverse… You've been hearing about it for a while but haven't checked it out yet. Now's the time. Adding Dataverse is an investment in time, skills, and licensing. Know when to engage and what to expect.
- Learn what Dataverse is and where it fits in the maker toolset.
- Cover what the differences are between Dataverse, Microsoft Lists, and other data sources and talk through some of the 'what to use when' considerations as Lists solution builders integrate with and shift to Power Platform tools.
- Get a perspective on the maker skills needed when using Dataverse and how to get started in your organization.Room 423-424Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Content Types: Easier Than the Theory of Relativity
Everyone talks about them, but what the heck are they and how can I use them? We will start with some demos of how to use custom content types, then on to what the heck are content types anyway and we will end with another demo to build content types in the browser.
Key Takeaways:
1) What are content types?
2) Planning content types
3) Creating site columns
4) Creating content types
5) Using content typesRoom 421-422Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
I didn't know you could do that with OneDrive!
OneDrive for Business is the Microsoft cloud storage service that comes with Office 365 or SharePoint Server. With OneDrive, you can securely store all your files in one place, share them with others, and get to them from anywhere.
But did you know that OneDrive can sync SharePoint document libraries using the new and improved OneDrive sync client on both Windows and Mac OS X?
Or you can move and copy files quickly and easily with metadata between OneDrive and SharePoint?
Or that you can securely share content with users both internally and externally to your organization?
How would you like to be able to work with a colleague on the same file, at the same time, in real time?
Or perhaps you'd like to use a workflow for content in your OneDrive?
Join me in this interactive, hands-on session where I demonstrate the new features that you should be aware of when working with OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online.Room 421-422Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Get started with Adaptive Cards for Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Lists and Power Automate
Adaptive Cards are everywhere. They are an incredibly versatile way to create actionable messages in the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem.
In this session, we will transform traditional email reminders into interactive, informative, and actionable user experiences using Adaptive Cards. We will showcase Microsoft Lists, Microsoft Teams and Power Automate using a maker approach solution development.
We hope that after this session, you'll want to integrate Adaptive Cards into every solution you build!Room 432Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Navigating Document Approval in SharePoint: A Practical Case Study
At her medical research non-profit, different departments rely heavily on SOP documents, or Standard Operating Procedures. These documents have to go through annual reviews that are several layers deep, in addition to needing a group approval of the final SOP. In this session, Lindsay will break down exactly how she built SOP approval processes for four different departments using just SharePoint document libraries, Power Automate, and Approvals that have served their purpose effectively and efficiently for years.
Room 433-434Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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Establishing SharePoint Online Admin Rockstar Status
SharePoint Online (SPO) integrates with many services that you need to be familiar with to successfully manage your collaboration content. In this full day workshop, we are going to learn about these different services and how to manage the integration with them by exploring and discussing SharePoint Online best practices for configuring, securing, optimizing, and implementing redundancy.
We will begin by discussing and creating a new Microsoft 365 tenant, followed by exploring how to customize both the M365 and SharePoint administrator dashboards so they only display information related to the Microsoft 365 services and SPO-related components like SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
We will also explore how to create and assign users to access SharePoint Online as both an end user and as administrators.
Being most scenarios require the migration of content, we will discuss several options for migrating content from many different sources to SharePoint Online and OneDrive.
Most migrations require at least an interim hybrid configuration, so we will introduce and explore the components that can be configured for a hybrid environment as an interim solution, or as a long-term solution.
We will then roll up our sleeves and explore the configuration of several components of SharePoint Online using both the GUI and PowerShell. These SPO components and configurations include;
Creating, configuring, and managing site collections
Configuring the user profile service (UPS) to ensure your Active Directory data is included in your search index
Exploring several search service configuration options, to ensure your users are able to quickly find the information they need, along with how to access some search-related reports, as well as some suggestions on how to help your users submit better search queries for more accurate search results
Discussing both SharePoint Online and OneDrive configuration options for managing and securing your collaboration content
Create and implementing a structured taxonomy to provide consistent and reliable data in SPO by using published tenant-level content types and managed metadata fields via the term store, as well as other custom column types, that can all be managed by information architects.
As we discuss these topics throughout the day, I’ll be sharing best practices, as well as tips and tricks that every SPO admin should know about while working with SPO.
When you leave the workshop, you’ll have all the skills and best practices to migrate to, configure, manage, and secure SharePoint Online and OneDrive components using the SharePoint Online Admin center, OneDrive admin Center, and PowerShell.Room 443-444Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
How to succeed in search: Acronyms, bookmarks, and Q&A results
Are your users breaking a sweat sifting through outdated and vague content in search of simple answers and results in Microsoft 365? Learn how to involve users in improving search for everyone in your organization by collaborating to incorporate acronyms, bookmarks, and Q&A result types in your search results across all of Microsoft 365.
We'll also cover some content lifecycle tips to help you keep unwanted and outdated results out of the picture (looking at you, Site Assets library full of icons and images).
While this session is targeted towards Search administrators (or global administrators), power users are welcome to (and should) attend to learn what's possible and to be empowered to start conversations with admins to make positive change org-wide.Room 435-436Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Transition from SharePoint Search to Microsoft Search
Search in Microsoft 365 has been evolving for the past 2 years, transitioning from the classic SharePoint Search to a modern advanced Microsoft Search.
While we were able to customize classic search, we want to have the same experience in Modern Search and Modern SharePoint.
Join me to learn how you can transition from the classic SharePoint Search and display templated to a modern customizable experience that fits your need.
In this session, we will cover how you can use PnP as the solution to customize your search, create your own modern search center and how to build search driven sites.Room 435-436Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Copilot Studio vs. Azure OpenAI
AI powered agents feel like they're coming everywhere, but how do you light up your own data in them not just for staff, but also for external guests? How can you incorporate an AI Agent into both scenarios securely?
We'll start the session with a level set on how AI really works, and in particular Retrieval Augmented Generation. A combination of Search and Large Language Models, it lets your chat interface answer questions it hasn't been trained by leveraging search. Built properly it also respects security, and only answers from content the user has access to, which can live in Dataverse, Microsoft 365, or any other search accessible repository.
One approach we'll cover is Copilot Studio, a low-code environment where you can build intelligent chat experiences using ready-made large language models, a dialog manager, and numerous data connectors. These can be published in a variety of ways, and can enforce security against your enterprise data.
The other approach is more roll-your-own, leveraging Azure AI Search, Azure OpenAI, and supporting code based on Microsoft published architectural examples.
We'll also cover consumption based pricing from Microsoft for both.
Feeling faint of heart with all this tech talk? Don't despair. Yes we'll be showing code, but we'll also go over real-world business cases, and the solution architectures that leverage the Microsoft AI stacks.Room 432Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Reasoning over non Microsoft 365 content in Microsoft 365 using Search and Copilot
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 CopilotRoom 435-436Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Enhancing Communication and Collaboration through Customized Search Experiences
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)
-Ways to limit content from appearing in searchRoom 437-439Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
What's all the hype about SharePoint/OneDrive hybrid
Microsoft SharePoint Server on-premises now makes it better, and easier, than ever to integrate with SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business providing a rich, robust, and powerful collaboration hybrid solution for your organization.
In this session we will learn what SharePoint/OneDrive hybrid is about, as well as why it may be beneficial to your organization. We’ll explore the several hybrid components including Active Directory configurations, search, managed metadata, connectivity services, as well as other hybrid components and their requirements.
In addition, we'll introduce an overview of the configuration steps necessary in both Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Server on-premises for a successful hybrid configuration.Room 445-446Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Knowledge Management Strategies in the era of Copilot: Beyond the Basics
Microsoft 365 offers a robust suite of tools to support your Knowledge Management goals. This session will explore comprehensive strategies to leverage the full spectrum of Microsoft 365 tools and organizational strategies, from 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, and Copilot-assisted knowledge experiences grounded in your organizational content. You will gain practical strategies for achieving your Knowledge Management goals and a deeper understanding of how Microsoft 365 and Copilot can support your journey. 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.
Room 437-439Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am
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Agents run amuck! Governing & Securing your agents in M365
Copilot Studio Agents, Declarative Agents, SharePoint Agents, Copilot Studio use rights agents? Every day, there's another agent and another way for your users to create them. It can quickly turn into a nightmare for your organization trying to make sure these agents are secured and governed correctly. There is hope though! Join this 1/2 day workshop and learn:
- Where agents are deployed and how to find them
- What are the capabilities of these agents and what do they have access to?
- How do control the creation of agents
- What are the licensing requirements for creating the various agents
- How to protect sensitive data
- Self Service ManagementRoom 442Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
I've Got Microsoft Purview!... Now What?
When Microsoft Purview is discussed with organizations, it is usually in the context of Information Protection or Records Management. Sometimes, both are known as being part of Purview. But in reality, Microsoft Purview is so much more than just either of these features. Purview is a suite within the Microsoft 365 platform and provides several services to organizations that understand the power of the toolset.
Join David as he highlights, defines, and describes the many features of Microsoft Purview. You'll come away with a working knowledge of Purview and it's many parts.
He'll explain the intended use of each feature and provide you with the knowledge you need to answer the question, now what?Room 442Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Managing Insider Risk with Microsoft Purview
Learn how Microsoft Purview Insider Risk Management and Adaptive Protection can effectively manage insider risk by dynamically adjusting security controls based on users' behavior and their data-related activity. I'll showcase the Purview features that work together to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate potential threats from risky users within an organization. To demonstrate, I'll walk thru the practical use-case of a departing employee, the potential data-related risks that are often associated with that, and how Insider Risk Management can help.
In the words of one security leader, ‘If any company thinks they don’t have an insider risk problem, they aren’t paying attention.’Room 442Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
From Chaos to Collaboration: Safe, Secure & Governed Microsoft Teams Collaboration and Meetings
Have you ever thought "My Teams environment is a mess and I need to clean it up!" or "My users don't really pay attention to how they run their Teams meetings even with sensitive topics"? Many organizations feel their Microsoft Teams environments are set up inconsistently and are not well governed or secured. As well, Microsoft Teams meetings have become a critical part of our day, every day, and its important to select the right controls and policies so that meetings are safe and secure. With the move to remote and hybrid work we saw an explosion of Teams usage and adoption! We know these methods of work are here to stay, and with that Teams usage and the number of Teams we have continues to grow. This makes the need for governance and security in Teams critical! In this session, we'll share common tips and best practices for conducting safe and secure Teams meetings. We'll also look at Teams Premium and what it provides to help run secure meetings. We'll show how to govern your Teams collaboration spaces, how to safely enable guest access, and how to secure sensitive data within Teams. Join us to learn how to move from chaos to safe, secure and well-governed Microsoft Teams collaboration!
Room 432Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Build a Secure & M365 Copilot-ready Data Environment
For years, organizations have struggled with information sprawl, file oversharing, and poor data management in collaborative spaces like Teams, SharePoint, and file shares. Now, GenAI tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are exposing these long-standing challenges, making strong data governance a critical first step in securing data and ensuring Copilot readiness. Without clear structures, access controls, and permissions, AI surfaces these issues – amplifying risk, eroding trust, and halting adoption.
In this session, you’ll learn practical governance strategies to secure your Microsoft 365 collaborative environment while enabling effective Copilot and GenAI use. We'll cover best practices for collaborative information architecture, data inventory, workspace-based RBAC, and external sharing management, along with key steps to prepare your content for Copilot while maintaining security and compliance.
Attendees will also receive a starter template to jumpstart their Copilot and content governance strategy.
Solution StageWed 3:20 pm - 3:40 pm -
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 requirementsRoom 447-448Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
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 requirementsCollab StudioThu 9:50 am - 10:10 am -
You Have Sensitive Information. Now Let's Protect It.
Every organization has data considered sensitive to its business, employees, or even the industry it exists within. As a result, protecting its data has become a priority for many organizations worldwide. Microsoft provides several tools for identifying sensitive information within the organization and protecting it from being provided to sources that should not have it.
In this session, we'll cover features and processes such as Microsoft Purview Information Protection (MPIP), Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and more to help you protect your organization's sensitive information from leaving your control and falling into the hands of those who should not have it.Room 442Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Copilot- A Guide to Hacking, Managing, Securing Your Data
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.
Room 443-444Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Securing Microsoft 365 Data: Effective Strategies to Reduce Risk
Microsoft 365 contains intellectual property critical to business function and innovation. This data is at risk for loss and corruption due to many factors, including accidental deletion and malicious actors. To effectively mitigate risk to this data, you need a layered approach with both native and integrated tools that also meet business objectives. This session will explore the different tools and help answer the most frequently asked questions.
Collab StudioThu 1:20 pm - 1:40 pm -
Real-World Implementation Experiences of Microsoft Purview
Organizations have invested heavily in recent years in moving to Microsoft 365 to improve productivity and collaboration. With this transition comes incredible opportunities to increase business efficiencies. However, it also brings increased risks as users collaborate more with internal coworkers as well as with external partners and customers. In addition, the continually changing regulatory compliance landscape makes this an ever evolving challenge. Microsoft has provided a robust set of capabilities for mitigating risks and meeting compliance obligations with Microsoft Purview, such as information protection, data loss prevention, records management and eDiscovery. In this session, we'll share real-world experiences implementing Microsoft Purview across different types of organizations. We'll deep dive into many the features of Purview, share real examples and provide actionable guidance to help you leverage Microsoft Purview to mitigate risks and comply with regulations in your organization.
Room 442Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Microsoft Purview Compliance – Tales from the Trenches
As more and more of an organization's data is stored within the cloud, controlling the amount of data can be daunting. Administrators and compliance professionals are being called on to support content management to ensure it is protected and maintained throughout its data lifecycle.
Joanne and David have assisted organizations for years and helped many enterprises design and build compliance solutions using Microsoft Purview from the ground up. In this session, they'll discuss critical topics organizations should consider when implementing Records Management and Information Protection controls. They will also cover common pitfalls affecting the organization on its compliance journey.Room 421-422Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Protecting users from themselves: How to engage your employees and drive effective data protection
Many organizations feel they must choose between protecting their data or enabling strong collaboration. David and Sarah ask: “Why not do both?”
Sarah Haase (renowned user adoption specialist) and David Drever (data protection expert) join forces to demonstrate you can collaborate, share files, and protect your data at the same time! Join them as they demonstrate how to configure your Microsoft 365 environment to collaborate internally and externally while ensuring your data is protected. Sarah and David will outline methods for planning your security, configuring Microsoft Purview, and driving effective employee engagement and adoption. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to build a highly collaborative environment that lets your users share and protect your data.Room 442Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Establish a Data Protection Strategy with Microsoft Purview
Data Protection is top of mind for all organizations that work with sensitive information. As those organizations move into the Microsoft Cloud and adopt Cloud services faster and faster, establishing a strong data protection strategy is critical to protecting the information that your business runs on and preventing threats from both external attackers and insiders. Whether you're concerned about unstructured or structured data, risks from accidental or malicious data leaks, external threats, ransomware, external sharing, or any combination of these, having a Data Protection Strategy that protects your data no matter where it lives is a critical part of that strategy. Microsoft Purview provides robust capabilities for protecting that data, both in the cloud, on-premises or shared externally and understanding those capabilities is an important part of rolling out controls to protect your information. Join Antonio as he shares important considerations for establishing a Data Protection strategy for your organization and learn how you can use the extensive features of Microsoft Purview to protect your critical business information.
Room 421-422Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Top 10 best practices every Admin should be doing in M365!
Come and learn the top 10 best practices you should be doing to both manage and secure your environment. Tenant configuration can be a balance of usability and security when planning your roll-out or management model. These best practices will assist you in improving visibility into M365 and help you understand the necessary controls needed to have in place to ensure your tenant is protected.
Room 442Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
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.Room 445-446Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm
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Information Architecture (IA) for Enterprise AI
Preparing enterprise content to enhance and support enterprise AI
As AI explodes across enterprises, organizations face a dilemma on how to best leverage AI, improve its effectiveness, and drive real value for the organization. In this workshop, you will learn about the different types of AI in the enterprise and how to organize, structure, and label enterprise content corpuses to ensure AI can best leverage existing content, support and enhance business processes, and generate new content and knowledge that enhances employee productivity.Room 423-424Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint Premium - Implementation
Microsoft advanced content management and experiences - where AI meets content. Whether SharePoint Premium, Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Archive, or SharePoint Embedded, you now have new ways to engage with your most critical content, while managing and protecting it through its lifecycle.
In this half-day workshop, we'll go hands on for configuring billing, model creation, autofill columns, content assembly,Room 431Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm -
SharePoint Premium: All what you need to know about Content AI
SharePoint Premium offers a robust solution to automate your content-related processes, including extracting vital information from your business documents and transforming it into actionable knowledge for your organization. Additionally, it provides world-class management capabilities through SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) and its recent SharePoint Premium innovations, including OCR, backup, archive, and plugins for Copilot, which help enhance the value of your content and enable better management at scale.
I invite you to join my session, where you'll discover that SharePoint Premium is a Microsoft 365 service leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to provide a comprehensive solution for intelligent document processing within your organization. We'll deep-dive into model creation, gain insights into the advantages offered by SAM, and conclude the session by exploring what Microsoft has in development behind the scenes, such as eSignature, Image Tagger, Taxonomy Tagger, above and beyond.
This session is fully demonstration-driven, allowing you to grasp the fundamentals and build your AI-powered models, secure your tenant, and understand the whole ecosystem in just minutes. It's a must-attend opportunity you won't miss if you're new to the Premium Era!Room 443-444Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Mastering Metadata in SharePoint Online: Unlocking the Power of SharePoint Premium
Metadata in SharePoint Online is essential for efficient content management and retrieval. Entering metadata manually is a simple and powerful way to start organizing your content. However, as the complexity and volume of content grow, this approach becomes difficult to manage. This session will guide you through transitioning from basic metadata management in SharePoint Online to leveraging the advanced features of SharePoint Premium.
We will explore scenarios for choosing SharePoint Premium, focusing on the use case of managing legal documents. Learn how this advanced capability can streamline content management by automatically populating metadata fields, reducing manual entry, and minimizing errors. Discover how SharePoint Premium can enhance document accuracy and compliance, ultimately improving the efficiency of your legal operations. We will also discuss the one-to-many relationship of Matters to Cases and how to manage various content types including Contracts, Pleadings, Affidavits, Legal Briefs, Discovery Documents, Court Orders, Case Files, and Correspondence.Room 421-422Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
SharePoint Premium - The future of AI powered content management
SharePoint Premium brings AI, automation, and added security to your content experiences, processing, and governance. SharePoint Premium delivers new ways to engage with your most critical content, managing and protecting it through its lifecycle. It also helps you maximize content value with security and structure – and prepare it for Copilot for Microsoft 365, the next-generation AI assistant that is transforming productivity.
We'll learn about some of the core features of SharePoint Premium such as Content experiences, Content processing and Content governance.Room 440-441Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Microsoft 365 Premium and AI Powered Productivity tools
Take a walk on the productivity and collaboration side of tools and find out some great use cases for apps you probably haven't used but likely have in your organization. In this session we will explore use cases for Loop, Teams Premium, SharePoint Premium and Copilot for what you need to know to be the envy of your coworkers.
Room 443-444Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
SharePoint Premium Advanced Management Deep Dive
This year Microsoft has added a ton of new features to the SharePoint Premium Advanced Management license, but how can organizations make the most out of them? In this session we will deep dive and learn how the features of the SharePoint Premium Advanced Management license can help organizations implement a better governance of their sites in SharePoint Online!
Room 443-444Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
SharePoint Premium: Deep-Dive to Content Processing
Are you tired of spending countless hours manually processing content in Microsoft 365? Say hello to SharePoint Premium, the revolutionary AI-powered service that automates content processing for you!
In this exciting session, we'll give you an exclusive look into the different model types used in SharePoint Premium, including Custom Models (Unstructured, Structured, Freeform, Layout) and Prebuilt Models. With these models, SharePoint Premium can automate a wide range of content processing tasks, from extracting information from structured forms to identifying themes in unstructured text and extracting specific entities from content.
But it's not just about the technology. We'll also explore some real-world scenarios related to Content Processing and Content Assembly so you can see how SharePoint Premium can transform your workflows and save you valuable time and resources.
Join me for this informative session and discover how SharePoint Premium can improve your content processing efficiency and accuracy. Say goodbye to a manual content processing and hello to SharePoint Premium—the future of content automation is here!Room 443-444Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Data recovery options for SharePoint/OneDrive
SharePoint and OneDrive include several content recovery options for SharePoint and OneDrive for Business administrators, site collection administrators, and end users. Educating your end users on SharePoint recovery options like the site recycle bin, versioning, and site collection recycle bin can lighten the burden on your admins.
Using either a GUI or PowerShell you can backup and restore your entire SharePoint Server farm or components of it. In SharePoint Server you can also perform more granular content backups by exporting site collections, site, libraries, and lists, and there are options for recovering these site collections, sites, lists and libraries from content databases that are no longer part of your SharePoint Server farm.
With a vast majority of your SharePoint Server content stored in SQL Server it is imperative that you have an efficient way to recover items or entire databases as quickly as possible.
This discussion will introduce the Best Practices framework that will allow your SharePoint Server administrators to configure SharePoint as well as SQL Server for quick content recovery, minimizing the downtime and providing shorter and achievable Service Level Agreements (SLA’s).Room 437-439Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
SharePoint Premium - Intelligent Content for Everyone
Microsoft advanced content management and experiences - where AI meets content. Whether SharePoint Premium, Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Archive, or SharePoint Embedded, you now have new ways to engage with your most critical content, while managing and protecting it through its lifecycle. In this era of AI and Copilot, learn how you can not only maximize content value with security and structure but make sure you prime and manage your content for Copilot too.
Room 443-444Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm -
Revolutionizing content management using the power of AI with Copilot and SharePoint Premium
In this session, we will explore the latest and upcoming news in SharePoint within the realms of content management. We'll delve into new features released with SharePoint Premium.
Introducing AI and automation, it redefines how you engage with content throughout its lifecycle, setting the stage for the future with Copilot for Microsoft 365, the next-generation AI assistant revolutionizing productivity.
But the core of the new features obviously are Copilot Agents in SharePoint that help you to find information for a specific scenario. In this session we'll show all different options and ways that you have to create and manage (yes, the security is always one must!) your custom Copilot directly in SharePoint.Room 421-422Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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SharePoint Data Modeling: From Requirements to Usage
Data modeling is an essential first step in any Power Apps or Power Automate project. Power apps provides a user interface for information stored in a data source and Power Automate creates workflows that manipulate data stored in a data source based on specific events or triggers. Data modeling is difficult enough for professional developers, but it is even harder for citizen developers. Citizen developers usually have little exposure to concepts like data normalization and often can’t use true relational databases like SQL or Dataverse because of the cost of Premium licensing. So, they are left trying to figure out how to build their flows or apps using data stored in SharePoint lists or Excel spreadsheets.
In this workshop I will show you some real-world techniques for doing data modeling. I’ll start with a typical project requirements definition and show you how to easily convert it into an Entity Relationship model. Next, I’ll show you how to map that Entity Relationship model onto a set of SharePoint lists. Once I have the lists designed, I’ll show you how to use them in a Power App and a flow. Along the way I’ll walk you through what you need to know about using SharePoint as a data source, including:
• What Column types work well and which ones to avoid
• When to use (or not use) Lookup columns to create relationships between lists
• How to plan for Security in SharePoint
• Other Common issues
I’ll focus on SharePoint in the workshop but the techniques I teach you are also applicable for other data sources like Excel, SQL or even Dataverse.Room 431Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Use the SharePoint Framework to develop apps & customize SharePoint & Viva Connections
The SharePoint Framework (SPFx) is Microsoft's recommended way to customize and extend your SharePoint site and Viva Connections.
Whether you're an experienced SharePoint developer or new to the platform, this half-day workshop is perfect for you. You'll learn how to set up your development workstation for SPFx and discover how to create web parts, UX extensions, and Adaptive Card Extensions (ACEs) for Viva Connections. We'll also cover working with SharePoint lists, libraries, and Microsoft Graph data.
By the end of the workshop, you'll understand the full range of possibilities for your next SharePoint customization project. And if you're using SharePoint Server on-premises (2016, 2019, or Subscription Edition) rather than SharePoint Online? Don't worry—we'll cover what's possible in each version!
Feel free to sit back and learn or bring your laptop to build your own SPFx solutions. Everyone will walk away with all the resources used and created throughout the workshop!Room 440-441Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Build Solutions for Microsoft 365 with a Fluent API Library
For the most part, your imagination is the limit when it comes to extending the Microsoft 365 platform. Join me for a complete look at the PnPjs library, a collection of fluent libraries for consuming SharePoint and Microsoft Graph REST APIs that make building solutions 10x easier and faster. This free, open-source initiative, part of the Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community can be used within the SharePoint Framework, NodeJS, or any JavaScript/TypeScript based project.
This session will cover using the library within the SharePoint Framework and Azure Functions NodeJS project. We'll cover:
• How to get started, your project template, and establishing context
• An overview of all the packages available and outline the ease of use
• More advanced scenarios like batching and cross site execution.Room 431Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Getting Started with the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
Are you a developer that is just getting started trying to customize SharePoint and Teams and don't know where to start?
In this introductory level session we will look at how to get started using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) and some potential uses for it. We will learn about setting up a development environment, creating a new project, deploying and debugging, and resources to keep the learning going.Room 440-441Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Level up workflow with Webhooks
Mature organizations that use Microsoft 365 often need to run custom workflows when events happen in Microsoft 365, like updating list items, adding users, updating groups, or changing files. When there's only a single list or library, or other single event items, it can make sense to use a tool like Power Automate or an Azure Logic Apps. However, these tools require connecting a workflow to a specific entity (list, library, drive) making these solutions difficult to manage when there are many of the same types of items to monitor. Enter stage left: Webhooks.
To be clear, webhooks are not a power user tool; they require the ability to architect and manage cloud resources and write enterprise level code. But the benefits and scalability make it well worth the time investment! In this session you'll learn about:
• What webhooks are and what are some of the common use cases they can help solve
• What common architectural pattern for managing your subscriptions and events looks like
• What cloud services are commonly used to support the common architecture
• What boilerplate code looks like to establish and manage subscriptions and react to event notifications
• Where and how you might implement custom handlers for establishing what subscriptions are needed and what happens when an event is fired.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to manage workflows at scale to reduce risk and simplify management!Room 440-441Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Building Engaging Employee Experiences for Viva Connections using SPFx
In this introductory developer session, we will explore ways to develop engaging employee experiences using the extensibility model for Viva Connections. We will learn how to create Adaptive Card Extensions using SPFx. We will talk about some real world use cases and how to get started.
We will explore the technical components of creating your first Adaptive Card Extensions. We will look at more advanced concepts such as geolocation, data binding, as well as layout out options for your cards using the Adaptive Card Framework. You will walk away with a better understanding of how to get started extending Viva Connections and how to avoid some common pitfalls.Room 440-441Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Azure Functions: Real world scenarios & NodeJS implementation overview
In this session, we will explore the powerful capabilities of Azure Functions for extending Microsoft 365.
We will begin by discussing the various use cases for Azure Functions, including their ability to trigger actions when items in Microsoft 365 change and their application as Timer Jobs. We will delve into the integration with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) APIs using the On-Behalf-Of (OBO) flow and discuss how queues can be used to provide the most resilient solutions.
The remainder of the session will be devoted to giving an overview how implementing Azure functions using NodeJS (although you absolutely can do them with C#/Visual Studio). We'll include the getting started configuration, and a brief word about CommonJS vs ESModules. We'll then discuss security considerations by showing basic Entra ID application registration but discuss how we can implement Managed Identity using Azure Identity to securely access other parts of your tenant. The session will also include a detailed look at the OBO Flow. We'll finish up by discussing queues and requeuing options.
Join me to gain a comprehensive understanding of how Azure Functions can be used to extend Microsoft 365, improve efficiency, and enhance security.Room 431Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Explore SharePoint Embedded App Development: From Setup to Production Ready Apps
Dive into the world of SharePoint Embedded and discover the optimal scenarios for custom apps that use SharePoint for all document storage.
Uncover the key scenarios where SharePoint Embedded apps shine and learn how to set up SharePoint Embedded in your tenant.
By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to start integrating SharePoint Embedded into your app development projects!Room 440-441Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Enhancing SPFx projects with Live Data integration to SharePoint, MS Graph and beyond
Level 300. SharePoint Framework (SPFx) opens the door to crafting stunning, contemporary solutions for Office 365, Microsoft Teams, and Viva. Yet, the true magic happens when these solutions seamlessly connect to real-time data sources.
In this exciting journey, we'll dive deep into the art of connecting SPFx to SharePoint and Microsoft Graph, unleashing the full potential of your creations. We'll master the art of harnessing REST APIs to forge direct links with these data sources. Moreover, we'll unveil the secrets of PnPJs and the Microsoft Graph toolkit (MGT), transforming your development process and supercharging the performance of your SPFx solutions.
Join us as we bridge the gap between innovation and data, making your SPFx projects come alive with real-time information. Elevate your solutions to a whole new level of excellence and impact.Room 440-441Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Bringing Intelligence to SharePoint with Custom Agents
In this session, Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer will explore how intelligent agents can supercharge your SharePoint experience. You will learn how to build a SharePoint Agent that can enhance productivity, and provide tailored user support. Then decide when a customized agent is the right choice to meet unique business needs and how to weigh the benefits and limitations of out-of-the-box solutions versus custom-built agents. Gain practical insights and best practices to make informed decisions that drive value for your organization. Whether you're new to intelligent agents or looking to elevate your SharePoint capabilities, this session has something for everyone!
Room 431Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Code Once Use Everywhere - Using SPFx to create applications that work in Teams and SharePoint
Users are spending more and more time using Teams. It makes sense to try and reduce the friction of context switching by bringing our custom applications directly into Teams where they are working. We are able to harness the collaborative nature of Teams and SharePoint in one application and render it in many different contexts.
In this introductory developer session we will look at how to create and deploy a SharePoint Framework WebPart and have it be usable in Teams. We will use one code base to make the web part Teams aware in both a Teams Tab and a Personal App. We will look at how to use that app to read and write data into SharePoint using PnPjs.
Users will leave with an understanding of how to leverage SPFx to create applications they can use in Teams and resources on how to explore this further.Room 440-441Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Introduction to JSON to master customizing SharePoint
JSON is EVERYWHERE in SharePoint Online and your ability to take your SharePoint deployments to the next level depend on your ability to understand and create complicated JSON objects. In this densely demo-packed session, attendees will learn:
- What is JSON and how to understand the structure
- Tips for creating JSON objects and starting with community content as a starting point
Attendees will also learn how to use JSON Objects in SharePoint Online to:
- Customize list columns and list views
- Create Site Designs for creating custom site templates
- Create stunning Quick Views for Viva Connections ACE's
- Post messages in teams as Adaptive Cards
- Process SharePoint REST queries in Power Automate
- and more!!Room 440-441Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Power Up Your M365 Development Game: Embracing React Functional Components and Hooks
Level 300. While Class Components have long been the go-to project type in SPFx and Teams React solutions, a new, arguably better alternative has emerged in ReactJS. Many developers now swear by Functional Components and Hooks as a simpler, more readable way to code projects.
In this session, we'll delve into the advantages and considerations of both approaches, unveiling the power of Functional Components. We'll guide you through the transition from Class Components, making your code cleaner and more comprehensible. Plus, we'll explore the array of hooks available to add that extra sizzle to your solutions. Get ready to take your SPFx and Teams projects to the next level!Room 431Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm -
Navigating SharePoint Framework: Best Practices and Hidden Gems
I've seen it all... the good, bad, and ugly parts of the SharePoint Framework. Join me for a dive deep into the SharePoint Framework and find out what works, what doesn't, and how to pivot when things go sideways. You've likely been warned about what 'never' to do, but we go beyond warnings to provide actionable steps to turn potential mistakes into triumphs. This session is packed with practical tips, nifty tricks, and insightful hacks designed to elevate your SharePoint Framework projects and streamline your development process.
Room 440-441Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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AI Literacy Workshop for those new to AI
Drive real results in your organization by mastering AI basics.
"...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.
BUSINESS FOCUSED
This session is tailored for mid-level managers, decision-makers from Marketing, HR, Operations, IT, and other business leaders.
Many are struggling with AI
A recent study from Slack showed that core AI literacy is a blocker for many AI projects. This webinar prepares you for the AI journey ahead, addressing topics like:
- Lack of Clarity on AI's Practical Impact. Many organizations still struggle to understand impactful AI use cases beyond initial experiments.
- Concerns Around Bias and Privacy. Issues related to biases and data security are major barriers for broader AI adoption.
- Integration Into Existing Processes. Difficulty in smoothly
- Integrating AI into current workflows without major disruptions.
- Skepticism and Resistance. Employees and leaders often have mixed feelings, ranging from fear of job loss to skepticism about AI's capabilities.
YOU'LL LEARN
AI Fundamentals. Understand the core concepts and language of AI in an easy, accessible way. No technical jargon needed.
Types of AI and how are they used
- Old habit of search vs new habit of conversation with AI
- Prompting and the 8 different forms
- Understanding the difference between training, fine tuning, and grounding and why you should care
AI Planning Basics. Find out the six areas in which you should review before proceeding with an AI project. No one wants to have an AI disaster.
Real-World Applications. Learn practical AI use cases that can be applied to your role or business right away.
Live Q&A. Get direct access to the instructor to answer your specific questions during the live session.
WHAT OTHERS SAID ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP
"Treb was very knowledgeable and provided great insight on the past and future of AI"
"Great guidance on best practices as we are looking at launching Copilot"Room 340-342Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Integrating Forms with Teams for Real-time Responses
Do you ever wonder what your Microsoft Team members are thinking or what their thoughts are on a specific topic or initiative? Microsoft Forms is a powerful and versatile tool that allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and polls that can be responded to by your Team members which allows you to view real-time responses from your participants. These results can then be exported to an Excel spreadsheet for additional analysis, and to generate some neat visual charts or graphs using Power BI.
In this session we are going to introduce and discuss the different types of uses for Forms, how to create a form on a Microsoft Teams channel, explore the configuration options for these forms, as well as how to export the results for use in other Microsoft products, like Power BI.Room 433-434Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
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.Room 443-444Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Cultivating Trust and Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Respect and Empathy in the Workplace
In this session, we will explore the pivotal role of respect, empathy, and kindness in fostering trust among team members within the workplace. Delving into practical strategies, we will address methods for cultivating a robust knowledge foundation in your domain, empowering team autonomy, fostering genuine communication, and exemplifying compassionate leadership. These nuanced approaches collectively serve as instrumental tools for aspiring toward excellence in leadership.
Room 445-446Thu 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Get Real Time User Behavior Analytics of Your Microsoft 365 Users
Curious about what's really going on with your Microsoft 365 users? Skip the unreliable surveys and dive into real-time behavioral analytics with the free Microsoft Clarity.
This session will reveal how to harness the power of Clarity's free tools to boost digital adoption. You'll learn to identify popular pages, dead clicks, rage clicks, and more, transforming these insights into actionable improvements for user training and support. By the end, you'll be equipped to use heat maps, session recordings, and dashboard insights to pinpoint where users struggle, ensuring your governance and compliance measures are both effective and user-friendly.
Don’t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your user support strategy.Room 437-439Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - How do I fit? A Discussion on Neurodiversity in the Technology Workspace
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!
Room 425Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Knowledge Management Strategies in the era of Copilot: Beyond the Basics
Microsoft 365 offers a robust suite of tools to support your Knowledge Management goals. This session will explore comprehensive strategies to leverage the full spectrum of Microsoft 365 tools and organizational strategies, from 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, and Copilot-assisted knowledge experiences grounded in your organizational content. You will gain practical strategies for achieving your Knowledge Management goals and a deeper understanding of how Microsoft 365 and Copilot can support your journey. 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.
Room 437-439Fri 9:00 am - 10:10 am -
Introduction to JSON to master customizing SharePoint
JSON is EVERYWHERE in SharePoint Online and your ability to take your SharePoint deployments to the next level depend on your ability to understand and create complicated JSON objects. In this densely demo-packed session, attendees will learn:
- What is JSON and how to understand the structure
- Tips for creating JSON objects and starting with community content as a starting point
Attendees will also learn how to use JSON Objects in SharePoint Online to:
- Customize list columns and list views
- Create Site Designs for creating custom site templates
- Create stunning Quick Views for Viva Connections ACE's
- Post messages in teams as Adaptive Cards
- Process SharePoint REST queries in Power Automate
- and more!!Room 440-441Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Protecting users from themselves: How to engage your employees and drive effective data protection
Many organizations feel they must choose between protecting their data or enabling strong collaboration. David and Sarah ask: “Why not do both?”
Sarah Haase (renowned user adoption specialist) and David Drever (data protection expert) join forces to demonstrate you can collaborate, share files, and protect your data at the same time! Join them as they demonstrate how to configure your Microsoft 365 environment to collaborate internally and externally while ensuring your data is protected. Sarah and David will outline methods for planning your security, configuring Microsoft Purview, and driving effective employee engagement and adoption. By the end of the session, you’ll understand how to build a highly collaborative environment that lets your users share and protect your data.Room 442Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
The Art of AI-Assisted Writing: Blending Technology with Human Creativity
In an era where artificial intelligence tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and the Project Sophia research tool (in preview) are redefining content creation, the challenge for information workers and communication professionals lies not in generating content, but in ensuring it remains compelling, accurate, and authentic.
This session targets managers, executives, and content creators, aiming to bridge the gap between AI capabilities and the nuanced touch of human interaction. We will delve into best practices for authoring outstanding content that leverages AI tools without losing the personal touch that connects with audiences. Attendees will learn how to use these AI technologies to produce strong, SEO-optimized (when needed) content while also exploring the unique strengths of Copilot in utilizing M365 content, with a special focus on integrating OneNote as a dynamic data source. Through practical advice and strategic insights, this session promises to equip professionals with the skills to navigate the AI content landscape effectively, blending technology with human creativity to craft messages that resonate deeply with their intended audiences.
Benefits of Attending This Session:
• Strategic AI Utilization: Understand how to strategically leverage AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, Project Sophia, and ChatGPT in your content creation process, maximizing efficiency without compromising quality.
• Enhanced Content Quality: Learn best practices for creating compelling, accurate, and engaging content that stands out, even in an AI-assisted world.
• SEO Optimization Techniques: Acquire techniques for ensuring your content is not only reader-friendly but also optimized for search engines, increasing visibility and reach for external publications.
• Leveraging M365 for Content Creation: Discover the advantages of using Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Copilot's integration with OneNote, to enrich your content with relevant, data-driven insights.
• Human-AI Collaboration: Explore how to maintain the essential human touch in content authored with AI assistance, ensuring that your communications retain authenticity and emotional connection.
This session is designed for those looking to navigate the evolving landscape of AI-assisted content creation, offering insights into making the most of these powerful tools while keeping the content genuine and impactful. Whether you're drafting internal communications or creating content for the wider world, this talk will provide valuable strategies for elevating your writing in the AI-centric future.Room 442Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Driving employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Hybrid and remote work are the new normal, but work trends indicate the greatest challenges are a sense of community, connection, relationship-building, and inspiration. This full-day workshop explores how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Data Protection, Collaboration, and User Engagement: Assisting Your Organization in Doing it All
With the ever-changing cloud landscape, organizations struggle to help their employees collaborate and be effective in their day-to-day responsibilities. Adding data protection and security could raise the difficulty even more, as the business needs to balance the ability to collaborate while keeping its information and users safe. Ensuring user engagement and adoption is fundamental to success.
In this workshop, David and Sarah will cover the design and implementation of Microsoft 365's collaboration tools, such as SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, and more, while ensuring the solution is safe, secure, and fully collaborative. They'll help you understand how you can work together to protect your organization's information and employees in a manner that encourages endorsement from those using the tools.Room 432Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Upgrade your Company Operating System with Microsoft Viva
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.
Room 443-444Wed 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Viva C&C Package: Use cases for Engage, Connections and Amplify
You have the Viva Suite or even the C&C sku from Microsoft, but how do you make use of it all together? Learn all the ways in which to use all 3 components and take your communications to the next level in your organization. In this session we will spend time on understanding how Viva Engage, Viva Connections, and Viva Amplify does different things, but can work together seamlessly. Discover the use cases in which you can take back to work and start using immediately.
Room 445-446Wed 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Building Engaging Employee Experiences for Viva Connections using SPFx
In this introductory developer session, we will explore ways to develop engaging employee experiences using the extensibility model for Viva Connections. We will learn how to create Adaptive Card Extensions using SPFx. We will talk about some real world use cases and how to get started.
We will explore the technical components of creating your first Adaptive Card Extensions. We will look at more advanced concepts such as geolocation, data binding, as well as layout out options for your cards using the Adaptive Card Framework. You will walk away with a better understanding of how to get started extending Viva Connections and how to avoid some common pitfalls.Room 440-441Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Power employee engagement with Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot
Learn how Microsoft Viva, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Copilot come together to foster company culture, unlock communication and engagement opportunities, organize content, and spark employee creativity.
Room 445-446Thu 11:40 am - 12:50 pm -
Enhancing Employee Experience with Microsoft Viva: A Comprehensive Overview
Microsoft Viva is an employee experience platform that brings together communications, knowledge, learning, resources, and insights. With Viva, foster a culture where people and teams are empowered to be their best from anywhere.
Microsoft Viva offers numerous benefits, its implementation should align with an organization's specific needs, goals, and strategies. The decision to adopt Microsoft Viva or any other platform should be based on a thorough assessment of the organization's requirements and the potential value it can bring.
So, join me for this session and assess the following experiences which are important for an organization.
- VIVA Engage
- VIVA Connections
- VIVA Learning
- VIVA Insights
- VIVA Amplify
- VIVA Goals
- VIVA Glint
- VIVA Pulse
& Yes, we will see LIVE Demos.
Throughout the session, real-world case studies and best practices will be shared, showcasing how organizations are leveraging Microsoft Viva to transform their employee experience, drive business outcomes, and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market. Whether you are an HR professional, IT leader, or business executive, this session offers invaluable insights and actionable strategies for leveraging Microsoft Viva to unlock the full potential of your workforce and thrive in the digital age.Room 431Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Navigating Communication Channels in Microsoft 365 for Meaningful Engagement
Microsoft 365 offers a suite of powerful tools to support communication including Viva Engage, Microsoft Teams, Viva Amplify, Viva Connections, and SharePoint Online which can transform how organizations communicate and collaborate. Navigating these channels to ensure the right message reaches the right audience at the right time requires strategic planning. Join this session to delve deep into the better practices for leveraging Microsoft 365 communication tools.
Backed by comprehensive user research, this session will provide actionable strategies for determining what-to-use-when, ensuring your messages are delivered through the most appropriate channels for your outcome objectives. We will explore the nuances of each tool, from the community-building strengths of Viva Engage to the collaborative power of Microsoft Teams, the broad reach of Viva Amplify, the seamless integration of Viva Connections, and more structured information management in SharePoint Online. We will address the critical aspect of managing responses and fostering ongoing engagement. Learn how to cultivate meaningful interactions and maintain productive communication flows within your organization.Room 437-439Fri 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Revamp your Communications from Strategy to Technology
If you have ever done some type of communication, this session will help you make sense of where to start, what to use when and how to get your message out. If you are working on a large-scale campaign to the entire company or sending an update to your project team, there are all types of communications that happen in an organization. Learn how to create strategies that flow into governance guidelines and use the technology appropriately for the best results. This session will focus on using your intranet, SharePoint, Viva Engage, Viva Connections, Amplify and Teams as well as how Copilot can interact, and you will walk away with a better sense of where to start.
Room 432Fri 1:50 pm - 3:00 pm
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Roundtable Discussion - How do I fit? A Discussion on Neurodiversity in the Technology Workspace
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!
Room 425Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm
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Hands-On: Azure, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Azure OpenAI For Power Platform Developers Masterclass
Gartner predicts, “by 2026, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together. Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this hands-on workshop, Microsoft AI and Business Applications MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer, Prashant G Bhoyar, will cover these topics in detail:.
1) Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
2) Azure AI Foundry Key Concepts
3) Authentication and Authorization in Azure
4) Azure OpenAI Key Concepts
5) ChatGPT key concepts
6) How can fusion teams take advantage of Azure OpenAI, ChatGPT, Azure AI Foundry, and Microsoft Copilot Studio?
7) Authentication in Microsoft Copilot Studio
8) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Copilot Studio
9) Azure AI Foundry + Power Automate
10) Azure AI Foundry + Power Apps
11) Azure AI Foundry + Power BI
12) Azure AI Foundry + Microsoft Fabric
13) Copilot Studio Plugins
14) Copilot Studio Copilot Connectors and Actions
15) How to create multimodal agents and custom copilots?
16) How to create Autonomous agents?
17) Copilot Studio and MCP ( Model Context Protocol)
18) How to use DeepSeek R1 with Azure AI Foundry?
19) How to evaluate a use case and find the ROI?
20) Responsible AI: Delve into the ethics and responsible use of AI.
21) Enterprise-level applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents: Learn to develop robust, scalable multimodal applications, Custom Copilots, and AI Agents using Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Azure AI Foundry, and Azure OpenAI, focusing on industry requirements and best practices.
At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure, Azure OpenAI, and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.
Access to Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ), Azure, Azure AI Foundry, DeepSeek, and Azure OpenAI services (valued at USD 500) will be provided for hands-on labs, allowing you to build enterprise-grade multimodal applications and agents. However, you're encouraged to use your own Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Azure subscriptions if available.
The target audience of this hands-on workshop is Developers, Power Users, and IT Pros who want to get into development.
Please note: Attendees will need to bring their laptops with internet access and modern browsers like Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. The tablets will not work.Room 431Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A master class for every Information Worker
In a world where digital transformation is key to staying ahead, mastering the tools that drive innovation is essential. This workshop is designed to empower users ranging from beginners to experienced, with the knowledge and skills to leverage Microsoft Power Platform's full potential, enriched by Copilot for Power Platform.
Our workshop will explore the entire Power Platform ecosystem, including: Power Apps Copilot, Power Automate Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, Power Pages Copilot, and Dataverse.
This workshop is designed to be interactive and hands-on, as it is free today, with real-world examples and exercises that ensure every participant can apply what they've learned to their own work environments. Whether you're an end user looking to simplify daily operations or a power user seeking to build sophisticated solutions, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge of AI to innovate and drive impact.
Join Gokan and Mike, Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft RD, and MCTs, for an engaging and informatRoom 421-422Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm -
How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service
In this workshop you will learn how to effectively manage and govern your Power Platform environment with a focus on maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing resources. This session will cover:
1) Controlling and Monitoring Copilot: Learn best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, ensuring responsible use while enhancing productivity.
2) License and Capacity Management: Understand how to track and allocate licenses, monitor usage, and optimize capacity to meet organizational needs.
3) App and Workflow Creation Control: Explore strategies for managing app and workflow development, enforcing governance policies, and empowering users within boundaries.
This workshop is perfect for administrators, governance leaders, and IT professionals looking to maintain a well-managed and secure Power Platform environment.Room 435-436Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
Power Platform Pro-Code Scenarios
The Power Platform is heavily pushed as a low code/no code tool but there is still a need to be able to further customize the different areas of the platform. In this workshop we will build and discuss the different scenarios where a professional developer will need to be called upon. These scenarios include:
- Code Components
- Custom ConnectorsRoom 442Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm -
5 Immediate Things You Can Do To Increase Microsoft 365 and Power Platform User Adoption
Struggling to get users fully engaged with your Microsoft 365 and Power Platform implementations? This session is your solution.
Discover 5 things to immediately boost adoption and usage of your Microsoft 365 and Power Platform environments by up to 3X. Learn from real-world strategies used by leading organizations worldwide to maximize their investment and drive true user engagement. If you want to see tangible results, don’t miss this session.Room 421-422Wed 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
Azure For Power Platform Developers
Gartner predicts, “by 2024, over 65% of medium to large enterprises will have adopted a Low Code Application Platform as one of their strategic application platforms.” Microsoft Power Platform is a low-code platform for rapidly building customized end-to-end business solutions. It consists of five product areas: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages. Each area can be used individually or together.
Thanks to native integration with Azure, developers can use their cloud development skills to extend Microsoft Power Platform with different Azure services. With a low-code integrated development approach, business goals can be achieved faster and free up time for the developers.
In this demo-driven session, we will cover how to use Azure for custom development in Microsoft Platform services like Power Automate, Power Apps, Power Pages, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, and Power BI.
We will cover:
- How does Power Platform use Azure?
- How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
- Authentication and Authorization in Azure
- How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?Room 431Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
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.Room 443-444Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Roundtable Discussion - All Things Power Platform which includes Copilot Studio
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!
Room 425Wed 2:00 pm - 3:10 pm -
Build Intelligent Applications with AI and Power Platform
Effective solutions begin with a deep understanding of the problem and a clear gathering of requirements before development begins. Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified training and he will walk you through the journey of transforming user needs into intelligent, AI-driven solutions using the Power Platform.
Key takeaways include:
- Plan Designer: Learn to structure your project by mapping out clear steps and visualizing workflows aligned with business objectives.
- Dataverse Tables: Discover how to create a robust, scalable data model that serves as the foundation of your application.
- Canvas Apps: Master the art of building intuitive, user-focused interfaces that blend creativity with functionality.
By the session's end, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to design and deliver AI-powered solutions that tackle real-world challenges.Room 443-444Thu 10:20 am - 11:30 am -
The Evolution of Custom Connectors - From Power Platform to Copilot M365 Agents
Copilots have now become indispensable components, together with Power Platform, of our application ecosystem.
In the past we already knew the importance of Custom Connectors that allowed us to integrate existing APIs within our applications, opening the doors to a multitude of scenarios.
Today these custom connectors can have even more importance as they can be transformed into actions for Copilot Studio and Agents for Copilot for Microsoft 365.
In this session, we will see how a custom connector specifically designed for Power Platform can become all this.
Through a step by step demo we will analyze all the details of this transformation and the results that can be obtained within the Copilot world.Room 431Thu 4:00 pm - 5:10 pm -
Unlocking the Power of AI Builder Prompts
This session is a deep dive into the capabilities of AI Builder Prompts, an innovative tool within Microsoft’s Power Platform that empowers users to integrate Generative AI into their business processes with ease.
Attendees will gain an understanding of the principles behind AI Builder Prompts, including how they enable the generation of precise outputs by refining AI interactions. We will discuss practical applications such as text summarization, sentiment analysis, and automated data extraction, with a focus on crafting and optimizing prompts for enhanced results.
Perfect for both AI beginners and experienced developers, this session will help you harness AI Builder to unlock new levels of efficiency and intelligence in your solutions.Room 440-441Fri 12:30 pm - 1:40 pm