TechCon365 Workshops & Sessions
Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Conference

Additional Sessions and Workshops Coming Soon!

  • 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 204C
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
  • From Chaos to Control: Mastering Records Management in the Digital Age with Microsoft Purview

    This workshop will be a deep-dive on strategies for planning and executing Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle and Records Management in the workplace from both a Records Manager's and IT-Pro's perspective. With compliance concerns on the rise in the modern workplace today, compliance teams are reaching out to their IT-Pro partners for assistance. This is unfamiliar territory for many; this workshop is built to help clear the path forward for both sides.

    The workshop will cover key topics like:
    • Recommendations for mapping a retention schedule into a "software-friendly" Purview File Plan
    • Using automation to help scale your solution
    • Using scopes to scale and meet complex retention requirements
    • Understanding what configurations can and can't (easily) be changed after-the-fact
    • SharePoint/Teams architecture impacts
    • Where you may need to customize
    • What implications does this have for copilot?
    • Enablement… what a Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 strategy might look like

    To reinforce the topics, Joanne will walk thru several real-world use-cases and discuss the skills, roles, responsibilities, and approaches she's seen success with.

    Room 207B
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
  • Elevate Your Intranet: Unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence with Copilot and Viva

    An intranet can support your organization’s ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, make information easy to find, automate business processes, and help cut administrative costs… but where do you start? In this all-day workshop, we will focus on the mechanics of building the basic structure of an intranet. We will then explore how Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Copilot can elevate your intranet past content surfaced in SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and the Viva suite.

    At the end of the tutorial, you will understand common solutions like decentralized content management with centralized content experiences, branding capabilities across Microsoft 365, and how to create personalized content experiences. You will leave with a clear understanding of how you can best leverage Copilot and Viva to create an incredible employee experience.

    During the workshop, we will demo creating a/an:
    -Intuitive global and site navigation
    -Branded experience with recommended page layouts
    -Scalable enterprise information architecture
    -Custom search experiences to surface the right information, at the right time
    -Artificial Intelligence assisted development of learning and onboarding content
    -A seamless connection between your intranet and where people are working

    Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the out of the box technical capabilities using only Business Premium licenses so you can focus on identifying your desired business outcomes, defining your overall content strategy and governance, and driving the adoption of your intranet at your organization without navigating additional costs.

    Room 202A
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
  • Ultimate guide to administering M365 and Teams

    Are you an admin who's been administering M365 for years? Or are you brand new to the admin role? Either way, there will be something for you in this workshop!

    We will be taking a deep look into the administration of M365 and some of its services, with a heavy focus on Teams, using the admin center, PowerShell, Graph, and more. Expect deep explainers on what different switches really do, and practical advice on how to configure things appropriately for your organization.

    We will spend time in this workshop setting up automations together and sharing real world examples of how to make your job easier.

    Room 207A
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
  • Balancing Collaboration and Compliance within Microsoft 365

    Hybrid modern work can be full of friction and frustration when it comes to compliance. We all need to help ensure a productive and compliant workplace, but how can you enable easy collaboration in your organization AND implement compliance features? Join Joanne and Daniel as they show how to bring together two equally important yet seemingly incompatible aspects of the modern workplace: collaboration and compliance.
    With a he-said-she-said approach, Daniel will talk about the modern collaboration tools available in Microsoft 365 and Joanne will share what kinds of Microsoft Purview compliance controls can be applied to help collaboration tools be more compliant. You will walk away with the knowledge to combine collaboration with compliance.
    Topics covered in the workshop:
    • How to plan and implement a compliant Viva Connections and Viva Engage environment
    • What are retention labels and policies and what do they look like in action in collaboration areas?
    • How to implement data loss techniques while enabling collaboration?
    • What are sensitivity labels and what types of controls can they place on collaboration?
    • Do Microsoft Teams have an end-date and how to enable a lifecycle?
    • Can Copilot help with compliance when it comes to our content and collaboration?

    Room 207B
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Business Value
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
    • Special Topics
  • Share, Protect, & Govern Your Data in Teams, SharePoint, & OneDrive

    Collaboration lives at the core of a modern workplace and collaboration is built around the ability to access and share information securely. Not all information is the same and the ability to get content securely to the right people, both internal and external, at the right time keeps work moving. But how do you easily and securely your data in Office 365? What are your options to ensure you retain control of your data?

    The ability to safeguard your data is possible! In this workshop, we will show you:
    • The landscape of data security
    • What is Microsoft Purview and how we can use it
    • How to secure you data with Information Protection and sensitivity labels
    • Control & manage sharing in your tenant
    • Prevent exfiltration with Data Loss Prevention
    • How to detect, investigate, and take action using Insider Risk Management
    • Retain content using Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management

    By the end of this workshop you will know what you can do to secure your data and allow your company to collaborate better and achieve more.

    Room 207A
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
    • Special Topics
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • The One Copilot Workshop to Rule them All

    Let's face it, Copilot is everywhere, in everything, it's like the force... and sometimes just as confusing and hard to grasp. Those who learn to harness the power of Copilots within their organization will be able to go where no organization has gone before...

    But what does it all mean? It all seems so overwhelming. What if your organization is unwilling to pay for Copilot licenses? What is the average person to do??

    Join Mark Rackley in this full-day demo-filled tutorial where attendees will learn:

    - What is Copilot and Generative AI?
    - What do you need to do to prepare for Microsoft Copilot?
    - What are your options for extending Microsoft Copilot?
    - When and how should you use Copilot Studio?
    - How can you create your own Custom Copilot that doesn't require expensive licensing?

    With practical demos and real-world stories from the trenches, you will leave with all of your Copilot questions answered and feeling empowered to embrace Generative AI in your organization.

    Room 204AB
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Automate
  • 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 206
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Business Value
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
  • Balancing Collaboration and Compliance within Microsoft 365

    Hybrid modern work can be full of friction and frustration when it comes to compliance. We all need to help ensure a productive and compliant workplace, but how can you enable easy collaboration in your organization AND implement compliance features? Join Joanne and Daniel as they show how to bring together two equally important yet seemingly incompatible aspects of the modern workplace: collaboration and compliance.
    With a he-said-she-said approach, Daniel will talk about the modern collaboration tools available in Microsoft 365 and Joanne will share what kinds of Microsoft Purview compliance controls can be applied to help collaboration tools be more compliant. You will walk away with the knowledge to combine collaboration with compliance.
    Topics covered in the workshop:
    • How to plan and implement a compliant Viva Connections and Viva Engage environment
    • What are retention labels and policies and what do they look like in action in collaboration areas?
    • How to implement data loss techniques while enabling collaboration?
    • What are sensitivity labels and what types of controls can they place on collaboration?
    • Do Microsoft Teams have an end-date and how to enable a lifecycle?
    • Can Copilot help with compliance when it comes to our content and collaboration?

    Room 207B
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Business Value
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
    • Special Topics
  • Microsoft 365 User Adoption Master Class

    A smooth deployment isn't enough. Driving effective utilization of SharePoint and Microsoft 365 is more than building effective migration strategies, training users on key features or sending out marketing emails. This master class provides a deep-dive on the components of user adoption. You'll learn why user adoption programs succeed and fail, gain practical experience designing adoption strategies and learn how to leverage innovation games to build consensus.

    During this workshop, you will:
    • Learn the basic foundations of user adoption, including key intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
    • Understand how different types of users in your organization can make (or break) your chances of user adoption success
    • Understand how innovation games can help drive shared understanding, uncover user requirements and drive engagement/enthusiasm
    • Examine real-world user adoption programs and determine how and why they were successful

    Room 208AB
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Business Value
    • Special Topics
  • 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 203AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Content Management
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Special Topics
  • From Chaos to Control: Mastering Records Management in the Digital Age with Microsoft Purview

    This workshop will be a deep-dive on strategies for planning and executing Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle and Records Management in the workplace from both a Records Manager's and IT-Pro's perspective. With compliance concerns on the rise in the modern workplace today, compliance teams are reaching out to their IT-Pro partners for assistance. This is unfamiliar territory for many; this workshop is built to help clear the path forward for both sides.

    The workshop will cover key topics like:
    • Recommendations for mapping a retention schedule into a "software-friendly" Purview File Plan
    • Using automation to help scale your solution
    • Using scopes to scale and meet complex retention requirements
    • Understanding what configurations can and can't (easily) be changed after-the-fact
    • SharePoint/Teams architecture impacts
    • Where you may need to customize
    • What implications does this have for copilot?
    • Enablement… what a Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 strategy might look like

    To reinforce the topics, Joanne will walk thru several real-world use-cases and discuss the skills, roles, responsibilities, and approaches she's seen success with.

    Room 207B
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
  • Elevate Your Intranet: Unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence with Copilot and Viva

    An intranet can support your organization’s ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, make information easy to find, automate business processes, and help cut administrative costs… but where do you start? In this all-day workshop, we will focus on the mechanics of building the basic structure of an intranet. We will then explore how Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Copilot can elevate your intranet past content surfaced in SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and the Viva suite.

    At the end of the tutorial, you will understand common solutions like decentralized content management with centralized content experiences, branding capabilities across Microsoft 365, and how to create personalized content experiences. You will leave with a clear understanding of how you can best leverage Copilot and Viva to create an incredible employee experience.

    During the workshop, we will demo creating a/an:
    -Intuitive global and site navigation
    -Branded experience with recommended page layouts
    -Scalable enterprise information architecture
    -Custom search experiences to surface the right information, at the right time
    -Artificial Intelligence assisted development of learning and onboarding content
    -A seamless connection between your intranet and where people are working

    Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the out of the box technical capabilities using only Business Premium licenses so you can focus on identifying your desired business outcomes, defining your overall content strategy and governance, and driving the adoption of your intranet at your organization without navigating additional costs.

    Room 202A
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
  • Balancing Collaboration and Compliance within Microsoft 365

    Hybrid modern work can be full of friction and frustration when it comes to compliance. We all need to help ensure a productive and compliant workplace, but how can you enable easy collaboration in your organization AND implement compliance features? Join Joanne and Daniel as they show how to bring together two equally important yet seemingly incompatible aspects of the modern workplace: collaboration and compliance.
    With a he-said-she-said approach, Daniel will talk about the modern collaboration tools available in Microsoft 365 and Joanne will share what kinds of Microsoft Purview compliance controls can be applied to help collaboration tools be more compliant. You will walk away with the knowledge to combine collaboration with compliance.
    Topics covered in the workshop:
    • How to plan and implement a compliant Viva Connections and Viva Engage environment
    • What are retention labels and policies and what do they look like in action in collaboration areas?
    • How to implement data loss techniques while enabling collaboration?
    • What are sensitivity labels and what types of controls can they place on collaboration?
    • Do Microsoft Teams have an end-date and how to enable a lifecycle?
    • Can Copilot help with compliance when it comes to our content and collaboration?

    Room 207B
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Business Value
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
    • Special Topics
  • Share, Protect, & Govern Your Data in Teams, SharePoint, & OneDrive

    Collaboration lives at the core of a modern workplace and collaboration is built around the ability to access and share information securely. Not all information is the same and the ability to get content securely to the right people, both internal and external, at the right time keeps work moving. But how do you easily and securely your data in Office 365? What are your options to ensure you retain control of your data?

    The ability to safeguard your data is possible! In this workshop, we will show you:
    • The landscape of data security
    • What is Microsoft Purview and how we can use it
    • How to secure you data with Information Protection and sensitivity labels
    • Control & manage sharing in your tenant
    • Prevent exfiltration with Data Loss Prevention
    • How to detect, investigate, and take action using Insider Risk Management
    • Retain content using Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management

    By the end of this workshop you will know what you can do to secure your data and allow your company to collaborate better and achieve more.

    Room 207A
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
    • Special Topics
  • Next level productivity with Microsoft Copilot

    Are you looking to take your productivity to the next level? Microsoft Copilot will help you achieve just that! In this workshop, learn how Microsoft Copilot works across Microsoft 365. Discover how Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 to streamline your business processes, automate tasks, improve workflows, and increase productivity while saving time and effort.

    Discover Copilot M365 Chat, your powerful virtual assistant for work. Learn how Microsoft 365 Chat can help you catch up quickly, create content and brainstorm ideas, and get quick answers to your questions. Microsoft 365 Chat connects to your work data and apps to help you achieve more.

    Deep Dive into Copilot for Microsoft 365 across pivotal apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote. Discover how Copilot enhances your capabilities for document creation, data analysis, presentation design, email management, and note-taking. It’s your digital companion, optimizing each task, making daily operations smoother and unleashing new potentials for efficiency.

    You'll discover how to use Copilot in Microsoft Teams to summarize meetings in real time or after they end, highlight the key discussion points, action items, and decisions. You can also ask Copilot questions to get more insights or suggestions during or after a meeting. Catch up on chats or channels quickly without having to scroll through long threads. Create content in chat or channels by asking Copilot to generate text or replies based on your prompt.

    The future of the modern workplace is here! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how Copilot for Microsoft 365 can help you achieve more with less effort! With hands-on exercises and practical tips, you'll leave the workshop with a solid understanding of how to use Copilot for Microsoft 365 to maximize your productivity.

    Room 201
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Copilot / AI
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • Zero to Hero: Build Microsoft Teams App for Full Stack Developers

    If you have little to no experience creating apps for Microsoft Teams using full-stack development techniques, this is for you! After covering what tools you need to start creating Microsoft Teams Apps, you’ll learn how to build different components to extend Microsoft Teams. This includes building personal & channel tabs (apps), bots, and message extensions for Microsoft Teams. And, you’ll learn how to take your message extensions and use them as Copilot plugins if your users have Copilot for Microsoft 365!

    NOTE: Hey 👋, Andrew here… this workshop is not intended for attendees to follow along & build the same projects during the session. Instead, focus on learning, taking notes, & getting answers to your questions - you’ll walk away with everything at the end of the day!

    Room 201
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Copilot / AI
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Development
  • Elevate Your Intranet: Unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence with Copilot and Viva

    An intranet can support your organization’s ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, make information easy to find, automate business processes, and help cut administrative costs… but where do you start? In this all-day workshop, we will focus on the mechanics of building the basic structure of an intranet. We will then explore how Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Copilot can elevate your intranet past content surfaced in SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and the Viva suite.

    At the end of the tutorial, you will understand common solutions like decentralized content management with centralized content experiences, branding capabilities across Microsoft 365, and how to create personalized content experiences. You will leave with a clear understanding of how you can best leverage Copilot and Viva to create an incredible employee experience.

    During the workshop, we will demo creating a/an:
    -Intuitive global and site navigation
    -Branded experience with recommended page layouts
    -Scalable enterprise information architecture
    -Custom search experiences to surface the right information, at the right time
    -Artificial Intelligence assisted development of learning and onboarding content
    -A seamless connection between your intranet and where people are working

    Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the out of the box technical capabilities using only Business Premium licenses so you can focus on identifying your desired business outcomes, defining your overall content strategy and governance, and driving the adoption of your intranet at your organization without navigating additional costs.

    Room 202A
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
  • The One Copilot Workshop to Rule them All

    Let's face it, Copilot is everywhere, in everything, it's like the force... and sometimes just as confusing and hard to grasp. Those who learn to harness the power of Copilots within their organization will be able to go where no organization has gone before...

    But what does it all mean? It all seems so overwhelming. What if your organization is unwilling to pay for Copilot licenses? What is the average person to do??

    Join Mark Rackley in this full-day demo-filled tutorial where attendees will learn:

    - What is Copilot and Generative AI?
    - What do you need to do to prepare for Microsoft Copilot?
    - What are your options for extending Microsoft Copilot?
    - When and how should you use Copilot Studio?
    - How can you create your own Custom Copilot that doesn't require expensive licensing?

    With practical demos and real-world stories from the trenches, you will leave with all of your Copilot questions answered and feeling empowered to embrace Generative AI in your organization.

    Room 204AB
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Automate
  • Balancing Collaboration and Compliance within Microsoft 365

    Hybrid modern work can be full of friction and frustration when it comes to compliance. We all need to help ensure a productive and compliant workplace, but how can you enable easy collaboration in your organization AND implement compliance features? Join Joanne and Daniel as they show how to bring together two equally important yet seemingly incompatible aspects of the modern workplace: collaboration and compliance.
    With a he-said-she-said approach, Daniel will talk about the modern collaboration tools available in Microsoft 365 and Joanne will share what kinds of Microsoft Purview compliance controls can be applied to help collaboration tools be more compliant. You will walk away with the knowledge to combine collaboration with compliance.
    Topics covered in the workshop:
    • How to plan and implement a compliant Viva Connections and Viva Engage environment
    • What are retention labels and policies and what do they look like in action in collaboration areas?
    • How to implement data loss techniques while enabling collaboration?
    • What are sensitivity labels and what types of controls can they place on collaboration?
    • Do Microsoft Teams have an end-date and how to enable a lifecycle?
    • Can Copilot help with compliance when it comes to our content and collaboration?

    Room 207B
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Business Value
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
    • Special Topics
  • AI for non-AI professionals

    AI, AI, AI! Are you overwhelmed with all of the AI messaging! Are you having trouble making sense of the new terminology? This is the workshop for you! We'll take you through all of the concepts, show how they work and how it all fits together.

    Room 209BC
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Copilot / AI
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • The One Copilot Workshop to Rule them All

    Let's face it, Copilot is everywhere, in everything, it's like the force... and sometimes just as confusing and hard to grasp. Those who learn to harness the power of Copilots within their organization will be able to go where no organization has gone before...

    But what does it all mean? It all seems so overwhelming. What if your organization is unwilling to pay for Copilot licenses? What is the average person to do??

    Join Mark Rackley in this full-day demo-filled tutorial where attendees will learn:

    - What is Copilot and Generative AI?
    - What do you need to do to prepare for Microsoft Copilot?
    - What are your options for extending Microsoft Copilot?
    - When and how should you use Copilot Studio?
    - How can you create your own Custom Copilot that doesn't require expensive licensing?

    With practical demos and real-world stories from the trenches, you will leave with all of your Copilot questions answered and feeling empowered to embrace Generative AI in your organization.

    Room 204AB
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Automate
  • 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 203AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Content Management
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Special Topics
  • Elevate Your Intranet: Unleash the potential of Artificial Intelligence with Copilot and Viva

    An intranet can support your organization’s ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, make information easy to find, automate business processes, and help cut administrative costs… but where do you start? In this all-day workshop, we will focus on the mechanics of building the basic structure of an intranet. We will then explore how Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Copilot can elevate your intranet past content surfaced in SharePoint Online, Microsoft Teams, and the Viva suite.

    At the end of the tutorial, you will understand common solutions like decentralized content management with centralized content experiences, branding capabilities across Microsoft 365, and how to create personalized content experiences. You will leave with a clear understanding of how you can best leverage Copilot and Viva to create an incredible employee experience.

    During the workshop, we will demo creating a/an:
    -Intuitive global and site navigation
    -Branded experience with recommended page layouts
    -Scalable enterprise information architecture
    -Custom search experiences to surface the right information, at the right time
    -Artificial Intelligence assisted development of learning and onboarding content
    -A seamless connection between your intranet and where people are working

    Join us to gain a deeper understanding of the out of the box technical capabilities using only Business Premium licenses so you can focus on identifying your desired business outcomes, defining your overall content strategy and governance, and driving the adoption of your intranet at your organization without navigating additional costs.

    Room 202A
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
  • Taking Ownership: Microsoft 365 for Site and Team Owners

    This intermediate full-day 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 hands-on 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 204C
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Intranet & Portals
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
  • Balancing Collaboration and Compliance within Microsoft 365

    Hybrid modern work can be full of friction and frustration when it comes to compliance. We all need to help ensure a productive and compliant workplace, but how can you enable easy collaboration in your organization AND implement compliance features? Join Joanne and Daniel as they show how to bring together two equally important yet seemingly incompatible aspects of the modern workplace: collaboration and compliance.
    With a he-said-she-said approach, Daniel will talk about the modern collaboration tools available in Microsoft 365 and Joanne will share what kinds of Microsoft Purview compliance controls can be applied to help collaboration tools be more compliant. You will walk away with the knowledge to combine collaboration with compliance.
    Topics covered in the workshop:
    • How to plan and implement a compliant Viva Connections and Viva Engage environment
    • What are retention labels and policies and what do they look like in action in collaboration areas?
    • How to implement data loss techniques while enabling collaboration?
    • What are sensitivity labels and what types of controls can they place on collaboration?
    • Do Microsoft Teams have an end-date and how to enable a lifecycle?
    • Can Copilot help with compliance when it comes to our content and collaboration?

    Room 207B
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Business Value
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
    • Special Topics
  • 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 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 207B
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Intranet & Portals
  • 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 206
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Business Value
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
  • Zero to Hero: Build Microsoft Teams App for Full Stack Developers

    If you have little to no experience creating apps for Microsoft Teams using full-stack development techniques, this is for you! After covering what tools you need to start creating Microsoft Teams Apps, you’ll learn how to build different components to extend Microsoft Teams. This includes building personal & channel tabs (apps), bots, and message extensions for Microsoft Teams. And, you’ll learn how to take your message extensions and use them as Copilot plugins if your users have Copilot for Microsoft 365!

    NOTE: Hey 👋, Andrew here… this workshop is not intended for attendees to follow along & build the same projects during the session. Instead, focus on learning, taking notes, & getting answers to your questions - you’ll walk away with everything at the end of the day!

    Room 201
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Copilot / AI
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Development
  • Taking Ownership: Microsoft 365 for Site and Team Owners

    This intermediate full-day 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 hands-on 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 204C
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Intranet & Portals
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
  • 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 206
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Business Value
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
  • Taking Ownership: Microsoft 365 for Site and Team Owners

    This intermediate full-day 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 hands-on 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 204C
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Intranet & Portals
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
  • Balancing Collaboration and Compliance within Microsoft 365

    Hybrid modern work can be full of friction and frustration when it comes to compliance. We all need to help ensure a productive and compliant workplace, but how can you enable easy collaboration in your organization AND implement compliance features? Join Joanne and Daniel as they show how to bring together two equally important yet seemingly incompatible aspects of the modern workplace: collaboration and compliance.
    With a he-said-she-said approach, Daniel will talk about the modern collaboration tools available in Microsoft 365 and Joanne will share what kinds of Microsoft Purview compliance controls can be applied to help collaboration tools be more compliant. You will walk away with the knowledge to combine collaboration with compliance.
    Topics covered in the workshop:
    • How to plan and implement a compliant Viva Connections and Viva Engage environment
    • What are retention labels and policies and what do they look like in action in collaboration areas?
    • How to implement data loss techniques while enabling collaboration?
    • What are sensitivity labels and what types of controls can they place on collaboration?
    • Do Microsoft Teams have an end-date and how to enable a lifecycle?
    • Can Copilot help with compliance when it comes to our content and collaboration?

    Room 207B
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Business Value
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
    • Special Topics
  • Zero to Hero: Build Microsoft Teams App for Full Stack Developers

    If you have little to no experience creating apps for Microsoft Teams using full-stack development techniques, this is for you! After covering what tools you need to start creating Microsoft Teams Apps, you’ll learn how to build different components to extend Microsoft Teams. This includes building personal & channel tabs (apps), bots, and message extensions for Microsoft Teams. And, you’ll learn how to take your message extensions and use them as Copilot plugins if your users have Copilot for Microsoft 365!

    NOTE: Hey 👋, Andrew here… this workshop is not intended for attendees to follow along & build the same projects during the session. Instead, focus on learning, taking notes, & getting answers to your questions - you’ll walk away with everything at the end of the day!

    Room 201
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Copilot / AI
    • M365 Apps
    • Microsoft Teams Development
  • Power Apps and Power Automate (Flow) for M365/SharePoint Bootcamp

    Work through a common business use case to see how Power Apps and Power Automate - and their Copilot capabilities - fit into your toolset extending M365, SharePoint, and Teams.

    We'll start with some brief foundation info, 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.

    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.

    Attend this workshop to get a foothold with the Power Platform. Gain the skills you'll need to immediately start customizing your Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with Power Apps and Power Automate.

    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 may choose to use a personally owned or corporate Microsoft 365 tenant. If not, please register for a free Microsoft 365 Developer tenant prior to the workshop here: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/dev-program

    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 204AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power Platform
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • 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 very 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:

    Part One: Power Apps
    • Managing Delegation Warnings
    • Working with Dates and Times
    • Conditional Formatting of data
    • Passing Data to and Retrieving Results from a Flow

    Part Two: Power Automate
    • Using Loops and Parallel Branches
    • Working with Large Data Sources
    • Using Conditions and Switches effectively
    • Implementing Error Checking/Correction

    Room 208AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
  • Dataverse Bootcamp 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.

    Using the Developer Plan, 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 206
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Platform
  • 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 206
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • SharePoint Development
  • Power Apps and Power Automate (Flow) for M365/SharePoint Bootcamp

    Work through a common business use case to see how Power Apps and Power Automate - and their Copilot capabilities - fit into your toolset extending M365, SharePoint, and Teams.

    We'll start with some brief foundation info, 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.

    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.

    Attend this workshop to get a foothold with the Power Platform. Gain the skills you'll need to immediately start customizing your Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with Power Apps and Power Automate.

    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 may choose to use a personally owned or corporate Microsoft 365 tenant. If not, please register for a free Microsoft 365 Developer tenant prior to the workshop here: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/dev-program

    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 204AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power Platform
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • 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 very 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:

    Part One: Power Apps
    • Managing Delegation Warnings
    • Working with Dates and Times
    • Conditional Formatting of data
    • Passing Data to and Retrieving Results from a Flow

    Part Two: Power Automate
    • Using Loops and Parallel Branches
    • Working with Large Data Sources
    • Using Conditions and Switches effectively
    • Implementing Error Checking/Correction

    Room 208AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
  • 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 202B
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Power Automate
    • Power Platform
  • The One Copilot Workshop to Rule them All

    Let's face it, Copilot is everywhere, in everything, it's like the force... and sometimes just as confusing and hard to grasp. Those who learn to harness the power of Copilots within their organization will be able to go where no organization has gone before...

    But what does it all mean? It all seems so overwhelming. What if your organization is unwilling to pay for Copilot licenses? What is the average person to do??

    Join Mark Rackley in this full-day demo-filled tutorial where attendees will learn:

    - What is Copilot and Generative AI?
    - What do you need to do to prepare for Microsoft Copilot?
    - What are your options for extending Microsoft Copilot?
    - When and how should you use Copilot Studio?
    - How can you create your own Custom Copilot that doesn't require expensive licensing?

    With practical demos and real-world stories from the trenches, you will leave with all of your Copilot questions answered and feeling empowered to embrace Generative AI in your organization.

    Room 204AB
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Automate
  • 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 206
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • SharePoint Development
  • 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 (recommended but not required)
    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 202B
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Power BI
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • Everything You Wanted to Know About Power BI... but were afraid to ask!

    Power BI is the gold standard for cloud-based report delivery, and forms the reporting component of Microsoft Fabric. It's very approachable - you can get up and running with it in minutes, but it's also very robust, secure and extensible. As you might expect, it has many pieces and nuances, and it's important to understand what is possible, even if you may not take immediate advantage of some features, to understand what to use when.
     
    This all day tutorial will explore the way that Power BI works, and what it can do. We will walk through its architecture, the Power BI web service, Power BI Desktop and how it works with Microsoft Excel. Then we focus on the relationship with SharePoint, what can be done in an on premises or hybrid environment and how to connect it and refresh it with all sorts of data. Finally, we will cover off how it is licensed, and a whole host of other miscellaneous topics including how it works on its own, and within Microsoft Fabric.
     
    This tutorial consists of a mix of theory and demonstrations, with emphasis on the demonstrations using real world data. It is designed for the beginner and the novice user, but even advanced users will find some nuggets of new information. Power BI is a fast moving, and ever-changing product, and this tutorial is constantly updated to reflect that.
     
    Above all we encourage questions and dialog. We can't answer your questions if you don't bring them, so please come armed! Feel free to even bring us data and we can work through any reporting challenges that you may have. If you want to get exposed to Power BI & Microsoft Fabric, this is certainly a session for you.

    Room 203AB
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Power BI
  • Beginners Guide to Power BI Workshop

    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 209BC
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Power BI
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • Power Apps and Power Automate (Flow) for M365/SharePoint Bootcamp

    Work through a common business use case to see how Power Apps and Power Automate - and their Copilot capabilities - fit into your toolset extending M365, SharePoint, and Teams.

    We'll start with some brief foundation info, 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.

    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.

    Attend this workshop to get a foothold with the Power Platform. Gain the skills you'll need to immediately start customizing your Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Teams sites with Power Apps and Power Automate.

    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 may choose to use a personally owned or corporate Microsoft 365 tenant. If not, please register for a free Microsoft 365 Developer tenant prior to the workshop here: https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/dev-program

    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 204AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power Platform
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • 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 202B
    Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Power Automate
    • Power Platform
  • Dataverse Bootcamp 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.

    Using the Developer Plan, 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 206
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Platform
  • Developers! Learn how to use the SharePoint Framework to customize and extend SharePoint

    The best way you can customize and extend your SharePoint site is using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), the latest evolution of SharePoint development. This model is the way you customize and extend the modern experience in SharePoint.

    In this workshop, you'll learn what the SharePoint Framework is & how to get started installing everything you need on your workstation to start building. Then you'll learn how to build web parts and customize the user experience with extensions.

    Room 209BC
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • SharePoint Development
  • 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 206
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • SharePoint Development
  • 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 202A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Special Topics
  • 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 203AB
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Content Management
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Special Topics
  • Hands-On : Azure For Power Platform Developers Masterclass

    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 a 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 frees up time for the developers.

    In this hands-on workshop, 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:
    • Microsoft Azure Key Concepts
    • How does Power Platform use Azure?
    • How can fusion teams take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    • Authentication and Authorization in Azure
    • Azure + Power Automate
    • Azure + Power Apps
    • Azure + Power Pages
    • Azure + Copilot Studio
    • Azure + Power BI
    • Azure + Dataverse
    • PowerFx
    • Copilots in Power Platform
    • Azure OpenAI + Power Platform
    • ChatGPT + Power Platform
    • What are Azure Functions?
    • What are Logic Apps?
    • What is Azure Bot Service?
    • How to create an enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?

    At the end of the workshop, attendees will have a working knowledge of Azure and how to use it to implement the customizations in the Microsoft Power Platform.

    Access to Azure, Azure Open AI, and Microsoft Power Platform ( Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power BI ) will be provided to create the customization. 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, Safari. The tablets will not work.

    You Will Learn:

    1) How do you handle Authentication and Authorization in Azure?
    2) How does fusion teams can take advantage of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power Platform?
    3) How to create enterprise-grade app using Azure and Microsoft Power Platform

    Room 207A
    Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Azure / M365 Development
    • Copilot / AI
    • Copilot Studio (PVA)
    • Power Apps
    • Power Automate
    • Power BI
    • Power Pages
    • Power Platform
    • Special Topics
  • Balancing Collaboration and Compliance within Microsoft 365

    Hybrid modern work can be full of friction and frustration when it comes to compliance. We all need to help ensure a productive and compliant workplace, but how can you enable easy collaboration in your organization AND implement compliance features? Join Joanne and Daniel as they show how to bring together two equally important yet seemingly incompatible aspects of the modern workplace: collaboration and compliance.
    With a he-said-she-said approach, Daniel will talk about the modern collaboration tools available in Microsoft 365 and Joanne will share what kinds of Microsoft Purview compliance controls can be applied to help collaboration tools be more compliant. You will walk away with the knowledge to combine collaboration with compliance.
    Topics covered in the workshop:
    • How to plan and implement a compliant Viva Connections and Viva Engage environment
    • What are retention labels and policies and what do they look like in action in collaboration areas?
    • How to implement data loss techniques while enabling collaboration?
    • What are sensitivity labels and what types of controls can they place on collaboration?
    • Do Microsoft Teams have an end-date and how to enable a lifecycle?
    • Can Copilot help with compliance when it comes to our content and collaboration?

    Room 207B
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Business Value
    • Content Management
    • Copilot / AI
    • Intranet & Portals
    • Microsoft Teams Collaboration
    • Special Topics
  • Microsoft 365 User Adoption Master Class

    A smooth deployment isn't enough. Driving effective utilization of SharePoint and Microsoft 365 is more than building effective migration strategies, training users on key features or sending out marketing emails. This master class provides a deep-dive on the components of user adoption. You'll learn why user adoption programs succeed and fail, gain practical experience designing adoption strategies and learn how to leverage innovation games to build consensus.

    During this workshop, you will:
    • Learn the basic foundations of user adoption, including key intrinsic and extrinsic motivators
    • Understand how different types of users in your organization can make (or break) your chances of user adoption success
    • Understand how innovation games can help drive shared understanding, uncover user requirements and drive engagement/enthusiasm
    • Examine real-world user adoption programs and determine how and why they were successful

    Room 208AB
    Tue 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Business Value
    • Special Topics
  • Share, Protect, & Govern Your Data in Teams, SharePoint, & OneDrive

    Collaboration lives at the core of a modern workplace and collaboration is built around the ability to access and share information securely. Not all information is the same and the ability to get content securely to the right people, both internal and external, at the right time keeps work moving. But how do you easily and securely your data in Office 365? What are your options to ensure you retain control of your data?

    The ability to safeguard your data is possible! In this workshop, we will show you:
    • The landscape of data security
    • What is Microsoft Purview and how we can use it
    • How to secure you data with Information Protection and sensitivity labels
    • Control & manage sharing in your tenant
    • Prevent exfiltration with Data Loss Prevention
    • How to detect, investigate, and take action using Insider Risk Management
    • Retain content using Data Lifecycle Management and Records Management

    By the end of this workshop you will know what you can do to secure your data and allow your company to collaborate better and achieve more.

    Room 207A
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Intermediate
    • Cloud
    • Admin/Implementation
    • Content Management
    • Special Topics
  • Deep dive on Microsoft Accessibility

    Engaging a diverse population requires creativity and the ability to adapt quickly. During this workshop, we'll journey together through an array of Accessibility features and workplace best practices.

    Room 208AB
    Tue 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm
    • Introductory and overview
    • Cloud & OnPrem
    • Special Topics
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