IT Professionals at ESPC25

Check out everything that was planned for IT Professionals at ESPC25. The programme featured 6 hands-on tutorials and more than 40 sessions focused specifically on IT professionals.

From mastering to building robust Entra ID security, from strengthening Azure Backup to implementing Zero Trust for Copilot, attendees explored practical solutions and received expert guidance to help tackle their organisation’s toughest challenges.

Whether participants were focused on security, compliance, governance, identity, hybrid cloud, or AI readiness, ESPC25 offered deep dives, real-world case studies, and hands-on workshops to keep skills sharp and environments future-ready.

Attendees also connected with industry leaders, discovered best practices, and learned how to navigate the rapidly evolving Microsoft ecosystem — all designed to empower IT Professionals at ESPC25.

Speaker Image Vlad Catrinescu
Vlad Catrinescu, MVP
Mastering SharePoint Premium from Content AI to Advanced Administration

Unlock the full power of SharePoint Premium, from AI-driven content processing to advanced administration. This workshop covers document models, automation tools, and security best practices to streamline operations and get Copilot ready.

Speaker Image - Paula Januszkiewicz
Paula Januszkiewicz, Microsoft RD, MVP
Hacking and Securing Windows Infrastructure

Dive deep into Windows infrastructure security in this hands-on workshop. Learn advanced techniques for network mapping, vulnerability discovery, and exploitation. Plus how to secure systems against real-world attacks. Perfect for admins, security pros, and architects.

Speaker Image - Catherine Bruvold Speaker Image - Joe Griffin
Catherine Bruvold, MVP & Joe Griffin, MVP
Build Your Own Agent: Copilot Studio in a Day

Create your first custom Copilot Agent in a day using Microsoft Copilot Studio. This hands-on workshop covers building, customizing, and deploying agents with topics and actions. This tutorial is ideal for beginners and Power Platform pros alike.

Speaker Image - Kevin McDonnell Speaker Image - Chris Huntingford Speaker Image - Zoe Wilson
Kevin McDonnell, MVP & Chris Huntingford & Zoe Wilson, Microsoft RD, MVP
Agentageddon and How to Prevent it

In this workshop, learn what AI agents really are, how to build them responsibly, and how to avoid Agentageddon. From SharePoint to Copilot Studio to pro-code tools, get practical guidance, governance frameworks, and hands-on demos to ensure your agents are effective.

Speaker Image - Jason Himmelstein Speaker Image - John White
Jason Himmelstein & John White, MVP
Everything You Wanted to Know About Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, But Were Afraid to Ask

Deep dive into Microsoft Fabric and Power BI, exploring core features, integration, data management, and security. This tutorial equips you to harness Fabric’s power to drive innovation and meet business goals.

Speaker Image - Mike Maadarani Speaker Image - Habib Mankal
Mike Maadarani, MVP & Habib Mankal, MVP
Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Bootcamp

Get up to speed on Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity with this fundamentals bootcamp. Learn core concepts, tools like Entra ID, Defender, and Sentinel, and prepare for the SC-900 exam. This workshop is ideal for IT pros and business leaders alike.

IT Professional Sessions

Architecture

Mastering the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK

IT Professional

Level 300

Compliance and Governance

From Assessment to Action: Strengthening Microsoft 365 Governance

IT Professional

Level 200

AI

Navigating the AI Agent Landscape: Strategy, Selection, and Use Cases

IT Professional / Maker

Level 200

Governance

Power Platform Governance: Taming the Wild West!

IT Professional / Maker

Level 300

Copilot

Managing data governance for Microsoft 365 Copilot in a large finance company

IT Professional

Level 200

AI

Intune 2025: The Latest Features in Action

IT Professional

Level 200

AI

Securing Generative AI: A Zero Trust Approach to Deploying Copilot in your Company

IT Professional

Level 300

Adoption

Irresponsible AI in Action and WHY Responsible AI is so important!

IT Professional / Maker

Level 200

Adoption

Scaling new heights: Mastering AI with Enterprise Scale AI Factory

IT Professional

Level 300

Compliance and Governance

The Oversharing Solution Blueprint

IT Professional

Level 300

Compliance and Governance

Insider Threat: First aid for a Misunderstood Risk Vector

IT Professional

Level 300

Adoption

Solved: The Challenge of Onboarding and Involving Mobile First Users

IT Professional

Level 300

Copilot

Best Practices: Microsoft 365 Tenant-To-Tenant Migration

IT Professional

Level 300

AI

Let’s Flip the Script! Design and Build a Gamified Power App in Real Time

IT Professional

Level 200

Azure

Hardening Azure Backup Security

IT Professional / Maker

Level 300

Governance

Optimizing Search and Content Management in Microsoft 365

IT Professional

Level 200

AI

Empowering Holiday Planning with Agentic AI with Security in Power Platform Governance

IT Professional

Level 200

Governance

Automating retention and archival with Purview and Microsoft 365 Archive

IT Professional

Level 300

Adoption

When AI Goes Rogue: Real-World Security Lessons from the Trenches

IT Professional

Level 300

IT Admin and Management

Automate IAM and IGA with Microsoft Entra ID Governance – While I enjoy my Guinness!

IT Professional

Level 400

IT Admin and Management

Say Goodbye to VPNs: Microsoft’s Global Secure Access for the Future

IT Professional

Level 300

Azure

Developing Hybrid Cloud with Azure Local: A Synergy of Bridging On-Premises and Cloud

IT Professional

Level 200

Adoption

Beyond the Black Box: Creating Transparent and Ethical Reporting for Microsoft Copilot

IT Professional

Level 200

Compliance and Governance

Deep dive into Microsoft Security Exposure Management

IT Professional

Level 300

IT Admin and Management

Implementing SCIM for Multi-Tenant Identity Management in M365 and Azure

IT Professional

Level 200

Governance

Error-Free Solutions – Error Handling in Power Apps and Power Automate

IT Professional / Maker

Level 200

AI

Elevate Your Intranet: Practical Present-Day Tips for a Future-Ready Platform

Business & Strategy / IT Professional

Level 200

IT Admin and Management

Microsoft 365 tenant setup & configuration. Been there, done that?

IT Professional

Level 200

Adoption

Assess Power Platform Governance, from Results to Action

IT Professional / Maker

Level 200

Compliance and Governance

Defence Against the Dark Arts – Building Rock Solid Entra ID Security Solutions

IT Professional

Level 300

Compliance and Governance

Automating Microsoft 365 Governance – Best Practices to Ensure Compliance

Developer / IT Professional

Level 300

Adoption

The adventures of a Microsoft 365 Platform Owner

IT Professional

Level 200

Developer + AI Innovation

Intune-Driven Approaches to Minimize Local Admin Risks

IT Professional

Level 300

AI

Case Study: How Azure AI Services helped a Product Company with Brand Protection

Developer / IT Professional

Level 400

AI

Taming the Wild West of Generative AI with Purview and Defender

IT Professional

Level 300

Copilot

How to deal with 2.8 million files?

IT Professional

Level 200

Microsoft Power Platform

Deep Dive on Power BI, Teams and SharePoint

IT Professional / Maker

Level 100

Compliance and Governance

Prepare for GenAI and Copilot: Step up your Data Security and Information Governance game!

IT Professional

Level 300

Azure

When good services go bad: An Azure murder mystery

Developer / IT Professional

Level 200

Compliance and Governance

Zero Trust – Dope or Nope?

IT Professional

Level 200

Microsoft Power Platform

Automated testing in the Power Platform: matching governance and upholding quality

IT Professional / Maker

Level 200

Copilot

Securing Your Copilot Agents: Implementing Robust Security Controls

IT Professional / Maker

Level 200

AI

Generative AI: Shaping the future of Low-Code and Pro Code Development

IT Professional / Maker

Level 200

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These IT professional-focused tutorials and sessions were just the beginning. ESPC25 featured over 100 expert-led sessions covering all areas of Microsoft 365 and AI.

Held from 1–4 December in Dublin, Ireland, Europe’s premier Microsoft 365 & AI conference brought together professionals for four days of learning, inspiration, and connection.

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Business Decision Makers

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Developers

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Makers

AI

Security