Extending Microsoft Copilot: Understanding Your Options | ESPC26

Microsoft Copilot offers more ways to extend, customize, and build AI-powered experiences than ever before. But with options ranging from no-code and low-code solutions to professional development models, how do you choose the right approach?

This fast-paced introductory session provides a practical overview of the Microsoft Copilot extensibility landscape through demos and real-world scenarios. We’ll explore the key options available today, including Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility, declarative agents, Copilot Studio, SharePoint agents, Work IQ, MCP integrations, custom engine agents, and Copilot Apps built with SharePoint Framework (SPFx).

You’ll learn where each approach fits, what business challenges it helps solve, and how organizations can combine these capabilities to create powerful AI-powered solutions. Whether you’re a maker, developer, architect, or technology leader, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of the available options and a framework for choosing the right extensibility model for your next Copilot investment.

Assumed Knowledge:

None. A basic understanding of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Copilot is beneficial, but no prior development or extensibility experience is required.

Practical Takeaways:

After this session, you’ll understand the major Microsoft Copilot extensibility options, when to use each one, and how to choose the right approach for your business, technical, and architectural requirements.

Out of Session Scope:

Deep developer topics