Seattle 2025 Workshop Sneak Peaks - Microsoft 365 and Power Platform Conference

Join us for TechCon365 & PWRCON, a premier Microsoft 365 and Power Platform conference, taking place from June 23-27, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center. This exciting event will offer a comprehensive lineup of workshops, sessions, and keynotes, providing attendees with invaluable insights and hands-on experience. To give you a sneak peek, we've put together preview videos of the workshops that will be taking place on June 23 and June 24th. Check out the videos below and get ready for an unforgettable learning experience!

Workshop Preview Videos:

Develop Declarative Agents to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot to get the most out of your investment! Speaker: Andrew Connell
Rolling out Microsoft 365 Copilot is just the beginning. This workshop teaches full-stack developers to extend Copilot's knowledge beyond Microsoft 365, incorporating data from manuals, ERPs, CRMs, and more. Unlock Copilot's full potential with hands-on training in creating connections, APIs, actions, and custom agents. Workshop Video Preview 

Microsoft 365 & The Power Platform - The Ultimate Starter Kit Speaker: Daniel Glenn
Microsoft 365 is a leading productivity suite that enables you to work from anywhere, on any device, using a range of cloud-based apps and services. Microsoft’s Power Platform offers low-code or no-code solutions for building custom apps, automating workflows, and analyzing data. In this workshop, you'll explore these platforms in detail, learn how Copilot integrates with them, and see real-world application examples—perfect whether you've moved to the cloud, are planning to, or are just exploring its value. Workshop Introduction Video

Best Practices for Intranet Information Architecture: the key to unlocking AI’s full potential Speaker: Susan Hanley
This workshop will explore the basics of Information Architecture (IA) and its role in creating effective intranets using Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Viva Connections. You'll learn why IA is crucial for AI and how to ensure your intranet content enhances AI solutions. Whether starting out or improving your current intranet design, this workshop provides the tools and techniques needed to leverage new features and best practices. Workshop Preview Video

Power BI Bootcamp for SharePoint Professionals Speaker: Treb Gatte
Need to create stunning dashboards from your SharePoint data? Join our bootcamp to learn how to approach your BI needs, best practices, licensing costs, and security aspects. This workshop covers everything from creating Production Dashboards using Power BI to data extraction, modeling, and visualization best practices, with hands-on exercises and no prior knowledge required. Workshop Introduction Video

The Ultimate Masterclass to Microsoft Teams: From Everyday Use to Expert Administration Speakers: Gokan Ozcifci and Vlad Catrinescu
Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration platform that integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, enabling effective teamwork across geographical boundaries. This workshop will guide you through the setup and best practices for using Teams, including its integration with other Microsoft applications like Viva, Loop, SharePoint, and OneDrive for Business. By the end, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of Teams' functionality and how to enhance collaboration within your organization. Workshop Introduction Video

Use the SharePoint Framework to develop apps & customize SharePoint & Viva Connections Speaker: Andrew Connell
The SharePoint Framework (SPFx) is Microsoft's recommended way to customize and extend SharePoint sites and Viva Connections. This half-day workshop is ideal for both experienced and new developers, covering setup, web parts, UX extensions, and Adaptive Card Extensions (ACEs). By the end, you'll understand the full range of customization possibilities for SharePoint, including on-premises versions, and have all the resources used during the workshop. Workshop Introduction Video

Data Protection, Collaboration, and User Engagement: Assisting Your Organization in Doing it All Speakers: Sarah Haase and David Drever
Organizations face challenges in helping employees collaborate effectively while ensuring data protection and security. Balancing collaboration with safety is crucial, and user engagement and adoption are key to success. In this workshop, David and Sarah will guide you through designing and implementing Microsoft 365 collaboration tools, ensuring they are secure and fully collaborative, while fostering user endorsement. Workshop Introduction Video 

Power Platform Pro-Code Scenarios Speaker: Ryan Schouten
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 and Custom Connectors. Workshop Introduction Video 

How to Effectively Manage and Govern Your Power Platform Service Speaker: Daniel Christian
In this workshop, you'll learn to manage and govern your Power Platform environment, focusing on control, compliance, and resource optimization. Key topics include best practices for governing AI capabilities like Copilot, license and capacity management, and strategies for app and workflow creation control. Ideal for administrators and IT professionals, this session ensures a secure and well-managed Power Platform environment. Workshop Introduction Video 

Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A master class for every Information Worker Speakers: Mike Maadarani and Gokan Ozcifci
In today's digital age, mastering innovative tools is crucial for staying ahead. This workshop empowers users of all levels to leverage the full potential of Microsoft Power Platform, enriched by Copilot for Power Platform. It covers the entire ecosystem, including Power Apps Copilot, Power Automate Copilot, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, Power Pages Copilot, and Dataverse, with interactive, hands-on sessions led by experts Gokan and Mike. Workshop Video Preview

RPA Unleashed: Automating Mundane Tasks to Reclaim Your Time Speaker: Daniel Christian
Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP, for the RPA Unleashed workshop to master automating everyday tasks using cutting-edge tools. You'll learn to streamline workflows by automating repetitive activities, integrating cloud and desktop tools, managing authentication credentials, enhancing logging practices, and setting up enterprise-level automations. This workshop is perfect for both beginners and those looking to scale their efforts, equipping you with the knowledge to fully leverage RPA and Copilot features. Workshop Introduction Video 

How to Maximize Your Intranet Potential with Out-of-the-Box Features in Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Speaker: Susan Hanely
Microsoft 365 offers a wealth of tools for building an effective intranet, but knowing where to start can be overwhelming. This presentation will explore the "out-of-the-box" features of SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365, guiding you on how to leverage them to meet your organization's needs. By the end, you'll understand how to use SharePoint, Teams, Viva Engage, and newer capabilities like the Brand Center and Copilot Agents to create a successful intranet, and where third-party solutions or custom development might be beneficial. Workshop Introduction Video 

Agenda - Microsoft 365 Conference, Microsoft Data Conference & Power Platform Conference - Seattle