Area of Interest Guide
AI
AI at ESPC25
At ESPC25 we dived headfirst into the hottest topic of the year: Artificial Intelligence.
From game‑changing productivity hacks to the future of work itself, AI transforms everything. Whether attendees were looking to stay ahead of the curve, outsmart the competition, or simply make their jobs a little easier, ESPC25 was their launchpad.
Ready to dive in? Check out ESPC25’s hands‑on tutorials and future‑focused sessions to see how AI reshapes workflows, elevates ideas and unlocks entirely new ways of working.
AI Keynote
Will AI Become Intelligent?
Rafal Lukawiecki, Data Scientist at Tecflix
AI is evolving rapidly, offering great promise but also major risks, like misinformation, overconfidence, and premature use. Market hype fuels unrealistic expectations, leading to potential failures and threats. Yet, with careful, informed use, AI can drive progress in healthcare, business, and daily life. It’s crucial to focus on its real capabilities, not hype. Rafal, a Data Scientist with AI experience since the 1990s, helps others navigate these challenges and apply AI responsibly for positive, lasting impact.
AI Focused Tutorials
Building Custom Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot: Copilot Studio vs. Teams Toolkit
Perfect for power users and developers ready to go beyond out‑of‑the‑box capabilities, this session explored how to build custom Microsoft 365 Copilot agents using Copilot Studio or Teams Toolkit. Attendees also learned how to extend Copilot with their own data, actions and skills.
Mastering SharePoint Premium from Content AI to Advanced Administration
At ESPC25, this workshop unlocked the full power of SharePoint Premium, from AI‑driven content processing to advanced administration. MVP Vlad Catrinescu covered document models, automation tools and security best practices to streamline operations and get Copilot ready.
Getting Started with Power Platform & AI on SharePoint
At ESPC25, MVPs Luise Freese and Robin Rosengrün introduced attendees to enhancing SharePoint with Power Platform and AI. Attendees learned how to build custom apps with Power Apps, automate processes with Power Automate and explore AI Builder and Copilot Studio to bring intelligent automation to workflows.
Building effective intranets: The Information Architecture (IA) Blueprint for AI Integration
At ESPC25, Susan Hanley guided attendees through designing smarter intranets with an AI‑ready Information Architecture. Attendees learned how to shape site structure, navigation, metadata, and content strategies to enhance search, improve user experience and support integration with tools like Copilot and Viva Connections.
Build Your Own Agent: Copilot Studio in a Day
At ESPC25, MVP Joe Griffin and MVP Cathrine Bruvold guided participants through creating their first custom Copilot Agent using Microsoft Copilot Studio. Attendees learned how to build, customise and deploy agents with topics and actions, making this hands‑on tutorial ideal for both beginners and Power Platform pros.
Agentageddon and How to Prevent It
At ESPC25, MVPs Kevin McDonnell, Chris Huntingford and Zoe Wilson explored what AI agents really are, how to build them responsibly and how to avoid Agentageddon. Attendees learned about practical guidance, governance frameworks and hands‑on demos across SharePoint, Copilot Studio and pro‑code tools to ensure their agents are effective and safe.
AI Focused Sessions
The Anatomy of an Agent
Developer / Maker
Level 300
Unleashing the Power of RAG in Copilot Studio: Applications and Best Practices
Maker
Level 200
Managing data governance for Microsoft 365 Copilot in a large finance company
IT Professional
Level 200
Navigating the AI Agent Landscape: Strategy, Selection, and Use Cases
IT Professional / Maker
Level 200
Automating Audiobooks: Lessons from the Trenches of AI Speech Synthesis
Developer
Level 200
Securing Your Copilot Agents: Implementing Robust Security Controls
IT Professional / Maker
Level 200
Model Context Protocol vs. Connectors: Rethinking Integration in the Power Platform
Developer / Maker
Level 300
Real-World Success Stories with Copilot Studio
Maker
Level 200
Building Copilot Declarative Agents: Everything I’ve learned Building ClothesPilot
Developer
Level 200
Advanced AI Agents with Semantic Kernel
Developer
Level 300
Empowering Holiday Planning with Agentic AI with Security in Power Platform Governance
IT Professional
Level 200
Driving Success with Microsoft 365 Copilot: A Case Study from Swiss Post
Business & Strategy
Level 200
Copilot Customization: Choosing Between Copilot Studio & Teams Toolkit
Developer / Maker
Level 200
Case Study: How Azure AI Services helped a Product Company with Brand Protection
Developer / IT Professional
Level 400
Voice AI Agents with OpenAI and Microsoft Teams
Developer
Level 200
Use Agents Toolkit to Build Solutions on Microsoft 365
Developer
Level 300
Accelerate Agent Building with Copilot Studio
Developer / Maker
Level 200
Developer challenges in GenAI projects
Developer
Level 300
How to deal with 2.8 million files?
IT Professional
Level 200
Microsoft 365 Copilot Extensibility: Navigating the Possibilities and Pitfalls
Developer / Maker
Level 200
License to Assist – Bringing AI Agents to Entra ID
Developer
Level 400
Building Real-Time Chatbots with Azure Communication Services, Escalation in Microsoft Teams and AI
Developer
Level 300
Cracking the Code of Microsoft 365 Copilot’s ROI
Business & Strategy
Level 200
Irresponsible AI in Action and WHY Responsible AI is so important!
IT Professional / Maker
Level 200
Beyond the Black Box: Creating Transparent and Ethical Reporting for Microsoft Copilot
IT Professional
Level 200
Automating 2500 RFPs per year with Azure AI Foundry and Azure AI Search
Business & Strategy / Developer
Level 300
Scaling new heights: Mastering AI with Enterprise Scale AI Factory
IT Professional
Level 300
Case Study: 2 years with M365 Copilot – how did we succeed
Business & Strategy
Level 100
Generative AI: Shaping the future of Low-Code and Pro Code Development
IT Professional / Maker
Level 200
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