While many users are familiar with the Generative AI features in Copilot Studio, there are powerful, lesser-known capabilities waiting to be unlocked to create even more compelling experiences.

In this presentation, we'll explore advanced techniques like extending user properties, building custom feedback systems on top of generative AI features, and utilizing hidden controls such as loops. Additionally, we'll dive into hands-free interactions with your agent that leverage available APIs to automate conversations with your chatbots.
 

In today’s rapidly evolving digital workplace, AI is transforming how organizations communicate, collaborate, and connect. From enhancing communication strategies to driving employee engagement, Microsoft 365 offers a robust set of tools that empower organizations to thrive in this new era. This session will explore how Microsoft Viva Connections, Viva Engage, Viva Amplify, SharePoint, and AI technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, can reshape communication experiences across your digital environment.

Led by Microsoft MVP and industry expert Richard Harbridge, this session will reveal actionable strategies to optimize communications within Microsoft 365. Learn how to create cohesive, personalized communication experiences, foster stronger employee connections, and drive organizational alignment using AI to enhance efficiency and innovation. From multi-channel communication platforms to AI-driven content generation, you'll gain the insights needed to elevate your communication strategy in the modern digital workplace.

As the frontier of content creation expands with tools such as Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Project Sophia, the real artistry for information workers and communicators is in maintaining the soul of the message amidst the efficiency of AI. This session is crafted for those who lead, who create, and who innovate in content strategy, offering a deep dive into harmonizing AI's advanced capabilities with the irreplaceable touch of human finesse. Participants will explore how to wield AI in creating content that is not only SEO-strong but also resonates with authenticity and precision.

Emphasizing the synergy between Copilot and M365 ecosystems, especially through the integration with OneNote, this workshop provides actionable tactics for infusing AI insights into content that captivates and connects. This session is tailored for decision-makers, IT professionals, and content pioneers eager to chart a course through the AI-augmented seas of content generation. It promises to impart strategies that balance the scale of AI efficiency with the weight of human authenticity, perfecting the alchemy of technology and creativity in communication.

In this session you’ll learn about the architecture of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and how you can bring your own instructions, content, and applications right into Copilot. This is not a Copilot Studio session – we’ll use Visual Studio Code and Teams Toolkit. If you can edit a JSON file you can create a tailored and branded Copilot experience for your users. If you can define a REST service, you can connect your application. Please join us to learn how to extend Copilot to better meet the needs of your organization!

What are the most important considerations in a successful Copilot deployment?  What is success criteria? Who should get it? Who should be involved? What resources are there? What about my data is it ready? Can I protect my data if it’s not secured properly? These questions and more will be discussed and many stories told.  Is there such a thing as Copilot governance?  Yes.  Let’s get there...