Copilot Studio is reshaping what’s possible in the Power Platform – bringing AI agents into the mix and pushing organisations to rethink (and reinforce) their governance models. The good news? You don’t have to start from scratch – this is governance reloaded from two MVPs who are here for the long haul.

For Power Platform Admins, many of the fundamentals still hold: environment strategies, data policies and ALM pipelines remain your foundation. But Copilot agents also introduce a fresh set of responsibilities – managing agents through the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, applying compliance and lifecycle controls via Microsoft Purview, and weaving responsible AI practices into deployments. We’ll break down exactly what’s changing, what’s not, and how to extend your existing guardrails without reinventing the entire playbook for Power Platform governance the sequel.

For Makers, building agents unlocks new creative possibilities but also new expectations. Yes, your familiar tools – connectors, environments, solutions – still matter. But now success hinges on prompt design, grounding data and designing intuitive conversational experiences. Champion programs and community-led enablement stay relevant, but evolve toward reusable prompt patterns, shared knowledge sources, and crowdsourced best practices. We’ll explore how these shifts create space for a new class of advocates and champions inside your organisation.

Whether you’re just getting started or already experimenting, this session gives you the clarity and practical steps to move from experimentation to responsible, scalable adoption of AI agents.

Assumed Knowledge:

A base level of knowledge on governing Power Platform would be beneficial.

Practical Takeaways:

Understand how Copilot Studio builds on Power Platform’s existing governance model. Learn what’s new for admins and makers in managing agents. Get practical guidance for building, deploying, and monitoring agents responsibly.

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