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#CopilotChronicles

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Topic: Using AI Products, Intelligent Applications, Low/No-Code, AI, Data Science & Machine Learning, Core AI

Language: English

  • Events in this Series:
  • 17

Copilot Chronicles is an open source and weekly Tech series from the Microsoft 365 Teams. It features insightful sessions on how Copilot can enhance the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, discuss about the features aimed at enhancing collaboration, productivity, or assistance with tasks related to Microsoft 365, Azure, or other Microsoft platforms.. The speakers include industry experts, MVPs, and Product and engineering Team members. The series will cover various topics like GitHub Copilot, Azure AI studio, Gen AI, and Power Apps. I believe this series would be of great interest to you.

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Aug

29

Thursday

2024

Generate Business-Ready Documents with Copilot in Word | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

This prompt helps in creating a sales proposal with content referred from a document uploaded in SharePoint. The proposal elaborates about the product offering, licenses, usage and an opportunity for organization to offer services and make the lead into potential customer. The session will focus on- Copilot for Microsoft 365, Copilot in Microsoft Word. What will the attendees learn from this session? How to craft a prompt, Ingredients of prompts to keep in mind while drafting prompt, how effective copilot is in generating value and saving time. Read - https://aka.ms/IntroductiontoCopilot Speaker BIO - Shrushti Shah Microsoft MVP | Microsoft certified Professional and Consultant at Rapid Circle. LinkedIn handle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrushti-shah-bba565162 Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Mar

06

Wednesday

2024

Transform the way you work with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM (UTC)

Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 in two ways. It works alongside you, embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more and to unleash creativity, unlock productivity and uplevel skills. The session will focus on - Capabilities and potential impact of Copilot within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Prerequisite for the session - Microsoft M365 Suites Event Host - Kamal Shree Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 13 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Speaker Bio - Shrushti Shah Shrushti is a Microsoft MVP and has 6+ years of experience working in Microsoft Technology as SharePoint Framework Developer and Microsoft 365 Consultant. She has an expertise in building and developing Modern workplace applications on SharePoint Online using SPFx, Automate flows, Create canvas application and bot based on Power Platform, Create Power Platform based assets and hosting it to Teams along with Teams functional Consultant. Knowledge on Azure Identity, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Logic apps, Azure resource automation and many more. She is an active community contributor on platforms like CSharpCorner and Microsoft PnP Tech community and have been a speaker for various national and international conferences. Social Handle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrushti-shah-bba565162 #ReactorBengaluru

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Mar

20

Wednesday

2024

Extend Copilot for Microsoft 365 with your line of business apps and data

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

Copilot can make it super easy to work with any app or data source in your organization. In this session we'll review customization and extensibility approaches, and demonstrate how you can build, test, debug, and deploy both a plugin and a Graph connector. We’ll also discuss extensibility administration, management, and security. You'll leave the session with practical insights, updates on new VS Code, publishing, validation, and of course, best practices from our own Microsoft engineers. The session will focus on: Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. What will you learn from this session: • The approaches for extending Microsoft 365 Copilot and when to use which • How to build a Message Extension plugin for Copilot • How to build a Graph Connector for Copilot Prerequisite for the session: Knowledge about Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft Teams Messaging extension. Further Learning: • Hands-on lab to build the Message Extension plugin https://aka.ms/Copilot-for-M365-Plugins-Samples • Graph connector sample https://aka.ms/Graph-connectors-samples Speaker Bio: BOB German Bob German is a Cloud Developer Advocate for Microsoft focused on Microsoft 365 and Azure development, especially building apps for Microsoft Teams using the Graph API. He's been developing collaborative applications since the early days of SharePoint, and has a background in the SharePoint Framework, Azure Bot Framework, and Azure Active Directory. Before (re)joining Microsoft, Bob was a Microsoft MVP and Principal Architect at BlueMetal, where he led the development of numerous collaborative applications, Intranets, and other custom Office 365 and Azure based solutions. Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgerman/ Event Host: Kamal Shree. Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ #ReactorBengaluru

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Mar

27

Wednesday

2024

Build a Microsoft 365 Copilot extension to bring external data

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM (UTC)

This is a session where we will see how we can extend Microsoft 365 Copilot by building a Microsoft Teams Messaging extension. In this session, we will connect with an existing application and will try to bring the data to the Copilot ecosystem where the users can leverage the power of Copilot even from an external Line of Business System The session will focus on: Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. Messaging Extension for connecting External LOB Systems. What will you learn from this session: How to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot so that Copilot can be integrated with their Line of Business Data Prerequisite for the session: Knowledge about Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft Teams Messaging extension. Learn More: https://aka.ms/ExtendMicrosoftCopilotforM365 Speaker Bio: Arjun Menon Arjun is a Microsoft 365 Solution Architect and MVP in Microsoft 365 Development with 14 years of experience. His expertise lies in transforming digital workplaces using Microsoft 365, focusing on Teams and SharePoint. He has designed Collaborative Apps, integrating them with Line of Business solutions through Generative AI, enhancing productivity. As a co-maintainer of CLI for Microsoft 365 and part of Microsoft 365 PnP, He has contributed to managing environments and promoting best practices. His passion is sharing knowledge through blogs, social media, and technical events. Social Handle: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunumenon/ Event Host - Kamal Shree Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 13 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ #ReactorBengaluru

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Apr

01

Monday

2024

Overview of Teams AI library

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM (UTC)

Teams AI library streamlines the process to build intelligent Microsoft Teams applications by using the AI components. We will explore its core capabilities like Message Extension, messaging and Adaptive Card Capabilities. Also touch base on how to add the AI capabilities to your existing app. What will you learn from this session: The In and out of Teams AI library and how to build intelligent apps. Learn more: https://aka.ms/TeamsAIlibrary Speaker Bio: Kamal Shree Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ #ReactorBengaluru

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Topic: Intelligent Applications

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Apr

06

Saturday

2024

Global Copilot Summit

4:30 AM - 8:30 AM (UTC)

Global Copilot Summit is an event focused to target Developer Audience in Adopting, Extending and Building Copilot. This half-day event takes place in various cities in India and offers a great opportunity to showcase your expertise and insights. The theme of the summit is Adopt, Extend, and Build Copilot, and is intended for professional developers who are interested in learning more about AI, GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Studio, or Power Apps and how they can leverage them with M365 Copilot. Speaker Session Titles Timings Kamal Shree Keynote -10:30 am - 10:50 am Arjun Menon - 10:50 am - 11:20 am Tobin Thomas: Empowering every developer with Copilot for Microsoft 365- 11:20 am - 11:50 am Break Break Break Karody Lubna Abdul Rahman: M365 and GitHub Copilot Overview - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Vignesh: Getting your enterprise ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot - 12:30pm - 13:00pm Naren: Security Intelligence without learning - 13:00pm - 13:30pm

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12

Friday

2024

MS Copilot expands with MS Graph connectors | #CopilotChronicles

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (UTC)

Microsoft Graph connectors make it easy to bring information from outside services into Microsoft Graph. This session will focus on Microsoft Copilot basics, architecture, and ways to extend the Copilot. Learn how to seamlessly integrate external data sources into Microsoft Copilot. We'll guide you through the process of creating custom connectors. Read More - https://aka.ms/Microsoft-Copilot365 How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Attending the session can equip startup with practical knowledge and skills to harness the potential of Microsoft Graph Connectors, contributing to improved collaboration, innovation, and productivity within your organization by bringing the external data into Microsoft 365 Ecosystem. This session will focus on to get introduced to the M365 Copilot stack, its architecture and enrich the organizational knowledge accessible to Copilot by ingesting your enterprise data and content with Microsoft Graph connectors. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? Understand the Microsoft 365 Copilot architecture and ways to extend it with Microsoft Graph connectors. Speaker Bio: Nanddeep Nachan is 3 times Microsoft MVP (M365 Apps and Services) and MCT. A results oriented consultant with experience in Microsoft Technologies especially with SharePoint, MS Azure and .NET. Experienced in design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of several large-scale projects. Author of books: ➟ Mastering SharePoint Framework (BPB Publications) ➟ Understanding Hybrid Environments in SharePoint 2019 (Apress) ➟ Up and Running on Microsoft Viva Connections (Apress) Social Handle of the speaker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanddeepnachan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NanddeepNachan Blog: https://nanddeepnachanblogs.com/ Speaker Bio: Smita Nachan Smita is working as a M365 Consultant with 14+ years of experience and multiple certifications to design, implement, and maintain large-scale projects using SharePoint and Office 365. She is a Microsoft MVP in two categories and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Social Handle of the speaker: Smita Nachan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smitanachan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmitaNachan Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Apr

15

Monday

2024

Navigating Power Apps & Automate with Copilot's Guidance | #CopilotChronicles

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

In this session, attendees will explore the fundamentals of Power Platform(Powerapps and Power automate) development with the guidance of Copilot. Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, will provide insights, suggestions, and best practices for building efficient and powerful applications on the Power Platform. Participants will learn how to leverage Copilot's assistance to streamline their development process, optimize performance, and create innovative solutions that meet their business needs. Join us to discover how Copilot can enhance your Power Platform development experience and empower you to build impactful applications. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? By leveraging Copilot's insights and guidance, startups can accelerate their development process, leading to quicker deployment of innovative solutions. Copilot can help startups streamline their development efforts, optimize performance, and ensure that their applications meet industry best practices. This can ultimately result in cost savings, improved efficiency, and a competitive edge in the market. Additionally, by learning how to effectively utilize Copilot in Power Platform development, startups can enhance their technical capabilities and build robust applications that can scale as their business grows. The session will focus on copilot in PowerApps and Power automate. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? Attendees, including startups, will gain valuable insights and skills from the "Navigating Power Platform Development with Copilot's Guidance" session. They will learn the fundamentals of Power Platform development and how to leverage Copilot's assistance to streamline their development process, optimize performance, and create innovative solutions tailored to their business needs. Through this session, attendees will acquire knowledge on industry best practices, enhance their technical capabilities, and build scalable applications that can grow with their business. Additionally, they will discover how to effectively utilize Copilot to drive success and competitiveness in the market, while also networking with other attendees and experts to exchange ideas and best practices for Power Platform development. Read More: https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformsolutions Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Guest Speaker: Bhargavi is a Senior Software Engineer with 5 years of expertise in C#, Python, Pega openspan, Uipath, DPA, Website creations, Machine Learning algorithms, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Deep Learning, and ChatBot Designing technology. She holds an M.Tech degree from BITS Pilani College and is a Microsoft MVP with more than 6 certifications from Microsoft, including Microsoft Certified Data Scientist Associate and Microsoft Certified Trainer. Bhargavi has shared insights in Azure forums, contributes through blogging and authorship, and holds a Pega Robotic System Architect certification, staying at the forefront of automation. Beyond her tech role, Bhargavi is a 15-year Bharatanatyam dance enthusiast, recognized for her performances and awards. An avid explorer and accomplished musician, she seamlessly merges an array of passions to fuel her distinctive drive. Social Handles of the speaker- https://crbhargavi.in/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargavi-chakravarthi-rangarajan/, https://twitter.com/cr_bhargavi

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Apr

22

Monday

2024

Boosting Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot | #CopilotChronicles

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

Copilot leverages artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and provide intelligent assistance within the Microsoft 365 suite of applications. This session will help you through the end-to-end experience to enhance productivity with copilot with Microsoft 365 Apps. Navigate and interact with the Copilot interface across various Microsoft 365 applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. What attendees expect to learn? They learn how to utilize copilot to bring productivity to their day-to-day activities. The session will focus on Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 Apps. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? They learn how to utilize copilot to bring productivity to their day-to-day activities. Read More: https://aka.ms/Getstartedwith-Copilot Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Guest Speaker: Jenkins is Founder and CEO @JPOWER4 | Office Development Microsoft MVP | MCT | Author | Solution Architect | International Speaker | Trainer. Jenkins is an Office Development MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer who has been working on SharePoint for more than 21+ years, focusing on building custom solutions for MS Copilot, Microsoft Teams, SPFx, Power Platform, Office 365 and SharePoint. Social Handles of the speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenkinsns/ https://twitter.com/jenkinsns

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Apr

29

Monday

2024

Supercharging Microsoft Power Pages with AI | #CopilotChronicles

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

Engage in an illuminating session focusing on the seamless integration of AI with Microsoft Power Pages, exploring the powerful synergy between cutting-edge AI capabilities and the versatile features of Microsoft Power Pages. This combination unlocks extensive possibilities for heightened productivity, creativity, and dynamic content creation. Acquire invaluable insights into the harmonious collaboration of these advanced technologies, exploring practical applications that promise to elevate projects to unprecedented levels of sophistication. Walk away with actionable knowledge and inspiration, poised to propel your professional endeavours to new heights of success. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Will benefit start-ups with Skill Development, Inspiration for Future Projects. Read More: https://aka.ms/PowerPagesvideos This session is tailored for developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts, providing a meticulous exploration of the symbiotic relationship between AI and Microsoft Power Pages. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? Enhanced creativity and practical application of professional skills. Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Guest Speaker: Bhargav Reddy I am working as a Solutions Architect at Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore. I am part of a niche technology & consulting team called Rapid Apps & Automation. I leverage my 15+ years of experience and multiple Microsoft technologies to play the role of a Strategic and Advisory consultant in architecting innovative and efficient solutions using Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and Azure. I am an event organizer and a founding member of India Microsoft Tech Community: (https://www.meetup.com/india-ms-tech-community/). I also participate as a speaker actively at user groups, tech events, and conferences. Social Handle of the speaker- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargavreddyn/

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May

02

Thursday

2024

Using Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Copilot, focusing on its innovative features, the necessary permissions for their use, and their impact on business processes. This session will provide practical insights and guidance on how to leverage Copilot to enhance your operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Start-ups can significantly benefit from the session Transforming Business with Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central by learning to leverage Copilot features for enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings. The insights into Analysis Assist, Chat, and Marketing Text Suggestions will help streamline communication, automate data-driven decision-making, and optimize marketing efforts, which are crucial for maintaining agility and competitiveness. Additionally, understanding the requisite permissions and features can assist in scaling operations efficiently as the company grows. This session also offers valuable networking opportunities with industry experts and peers, further aiding start-ups in navigating the dynamic business landscape effectively. The session will focus on exploring the transformative AI features of Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central, detailing their functionalities, required permissions, and practical applications to optimize business processes and decision-making. What will you learn from this session: Attendees will learn how to implement and utilize Copilot’s AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions, crucial for startup growth and scalability. Prerequisite for the session: Business Central access Further Learning: https://aka.ms/ConfigureCopilotandAIcapabilities Speaker Bio: Dr. Gomathi S is a Microsoft MVP, MCT, and C# Corner MVP with expertise in Business Central, Machine Learning, Data science, and Azure technologies. She is heading learning and Development team at Atna Technologies. The tool which she designed for her PhD brings her Asia and India books of record. She is a published author, and a global speaker. Social Handle of the speaker: o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gomstechtalks o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gomathisri/ o X: https://twitter.com/GomsTechtalks o Blog: https://www.learnwithgoms.com/ Event Host: Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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May

09

Thursday

2024

Build your own custom copilot with Teams Toolkit | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

The new Microsoft Teams AI library simplifies the integration of Large Language Models (LLM) into Teams applications, enabling you to build intelligent, conversational apps in the flow of work of your users. Learn how to build conversational apps with Teams Toolkit and explore the full range of capabilities of the AI library to help you build AI-powered apps easily, responsibly, and providing a consistent natural language user experience. Reimagine a new era of intelligent apps in Teams. What will you learn from this session: Explore the full range of capabilities of the AI library to help you build AI-powered apps easily. Further Learning: https://aka.ms/Teams-AIlibrary Speaker Bio: Ayca Bas Ayca is a Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft specializing in AI and Copilot for Microsoft 365. She previously served as a Premier Field Engineer and is currently based in Dubai. Social handle of the speaker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aycabas/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Kamal is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the host: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Jun

06

Thursday

2024

Unlocking GenAI: Innovative Approaches to Implementation | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

In this session, we will delve into the fascinating world of GenAI models and their implementation in both cloud and on-premises environments. We will explore the innovative approaches that are transforming the way businesses operate and compete in the digital age. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Start-ups will gain valuable insights into the practical aspects of implementing GenAI models. They will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities associated with both cloud and on-premises implementations. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and best practices in the field, enabling start-ups to make informed decisions about their own AI strategies. The session will focus on the following key areas: 1.Understanding the fundamentals of GenAI models 2.Exploring the benefits and challenges of cloud and on-premises implementations 3.Discussing innovative approaches to GenAI implementation 4.Sharing real-world examples and case studies of successful GenAI implementations What will you learn from this session: Have a clear understanding of GenAI models and their potential applications Be able to evaluate the pros and cons of cloud and on-premises implementations Gain insights into innovative approaches to GenAI implementation Be equipped with practical knowledge and insights to guide their own AI implementation strategies Understand how to leverage GenAI models to drive business growth and innovation. Further Learning: https://aka.ms/Explore-Azure-OpenAI-6thJune Speaker Bio: Dr Booma Poolan Marikannan Dr. Booma, Is a GenAI Expert and Manager for Data & AI at Avanade, Malaysia, she is a seasoned technologist with over a decade of experience. She is internationally acclaimed for her contributions to GenAI solutions and has been honored with titles such as “Young Women Scientist” by HumCen and “Outstanding Researcher/Academician” by Women Icon. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a prolific writer, sharing her insights on AI, and a dedicated mentor, advocating for diversity and inclusivity in technology. Her enduring spirit and accomplishments continue to inspire the tech world. Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-booma/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Jun

13

Thursday

2024

Copilot Features Announced in Microsoft Build 2024 | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

This session dives into the latest advancements in Microsoft Copilot, unveiled at Microsoft Build 2024. Learn how Copilot goes beyond a personal assistant to become a collaborative teammate. We'll explore creating custom Copilot assistants (Copilot Studio), expanding its reach with extensions, and introducing Team Copilot for managing projects in Microsoft 365. The session also covers enhanced security features in Power Pages and how Copilot on mobile devices empowers frontline workers with voice-activated tasks. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? - This session is packed with ways to leverage Microsoft Copilot's new features and become a productivity powerhouse! Learn how Copilot can automate tasks, answer questions, and write code, freeing up your team to focus on innovation. We'll explore building custom assistants for your specific workflows, collaborating seamlessly with Team Copilot in Microsoft 365, and empowering your mobile workforce with voice-activated features. With Copilot handling the repetitive tasks, your startup can focus on what matters most - groundbreaking ideas and achieving rapid growth. The session will focus on: Exploring the exciting new features and advancements in Microsoft Copilot unveiled at Microsoft Build 2024. We'll dive into how Copilot is transforming from a personal assistant to a powerful collaborator across various Microsoft products. What will you learn from this session: Discovering how Microsoft Copilot is evolving into a collaborative AI teammate, boosting productivity with features like custom assistants, mobile voice commands, and project management within Microsoft 365. Speaker Bio: Saurabh Agarwal Saurabh is a passionate technologist with over 17 years of experience driving digital transformations. He is a visionary strategist with deep expertise in AI, Copilot, M365, Power Platform and RPA. Proven track record of leading complex projects, managing teams, and delivering successful outcomes for big enterprises. Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharepointsaurabh/ Event Host: Kamal Shree. Kamal is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Jun

19

Wednesday

2024

Intelligent Meetings & Calls with Copilot in Teams Phone | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

Capabilities & use cases of Copilot in Teams and Copilot in Teams Phone along with the engaging demos. • With Copilot in Teams, you can quickly recap, identify follow-up tasks, create agendas, and ask questions for more effective and focused meetings. Summarize key takeaways, see what you’ve missed, and pinpoint key people of interest in chat threads you were added to - All without breaking the flow of discussion. • Copilot in Teams Phone uses the power of AI to empower you to work more flexibly and intelligently, automating important administrative tasks of a call, such as capturing key points, task owners, and next steps, so you can stay focused on the discussion. Copilot in Teams Phone supports both VoIP and PSTN calls. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Copilot is designed to complement your work, making it an excellent tool for startups aiming to maximize their efficiency and creativity within Teams in several ways: •Increased Productivity: Copilot provides real-time collaboration during meetings, helps catch up on missed conversations, and suggests follow-ups based on previous discussions. This efficiency boost can be especially valuable for startups with limited resources. •Enhanced Creativity: Copilot works alongside you as a partner, not a replacement. It jump-starts the creative process, saves time, and improves your skills. For startups, this means leveraging AI to enrich existing features and functionalities or create new ones that solve real problems for users. • Improved Communication Skills: Copilot helps you communicate more efficiently. By analyzing contextual details, it can even show the rationale behind decisions made during conversations or meetings. For startups, effective communication is crucial for growth and success. •Writing and Presentation Skills: Copilot assists in improving writing quality and presentation content. Whether it’s crafting emails, creating marketing materials, or preparing investor pitches, Copilot provides valuable suggestions and insights. •Collaboration and Productivity: Copilot’s ability to execute actions and proactively make suggestions based on meetings and conversations enhances collaboration. It ensures that your team stays aligned and productive, which is essential for startup success. Copilot in Teams Phone empowers startups to have more effective calls, streamline administrative tasks, and improve collaboration within their teams. The session will focus on - Capabilities & use cases of Copilot in Teams and Copilot in Teams Phone along with the engaging demos. Learn More: https://aka.ms/Copilotfor-Microsoft365 https://aka.ms/CopilotinMicrosoftTeamsmeetings https://aka.ms/MicrosoftTeamschatandchannels https://aka.ms/MSCopilotwithGraph-groundedchatinMSTeams Speaker Bio: Pratibha Misra Pratibha is Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, driving tech intensity for Telcos on Calling and Meeting solutions as well as leading the Gen AI transformation for partners and customers. Social Handle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratibha-misra-82270145/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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26

Wednesday

2024

Building Your Own Custom Copilot with Azure AI Studio | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

In this session, you will learn how you can go beyond copilot studio and customize your copilot further with custom models, content filters, grounding of responses with your own data, running evaluations and even modifying the underlying code if required. Unlock the possibilities of Copilot and unleash the potential for your organization. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? – The Startups can get a headstart in building an AI-based application using Azure AI studio and go from development to deployment quickly without writing any code. What will you learn from session? The attendees will get familiarized with the capabilities of Azure AI studio and learn how they can build AI applications without writing any code. For more advanced scenarios, they will learn how to use custom models and modify generated Python scripts to further customize their copilot Further Learning: https://aka.ms/AzureAI-Studio-Doc Speaker Bio – Ahmad Uzair Ahmad Uzair is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, Founder at TechZoetic and the Community Lead at Power Platform User Group UAE, helping businesses in their Digital Transformation journey and empowering individuals in their technical prowess. He believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact. Social Handle of the speaker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-uzair/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Kamal is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the host: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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04

Thursday

2024

Natural Language to SQL: Transforming Conversational Data | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

In the era of Large Language Models (LLMs), 'Conversational Analytics - NL2SQL' is becoming essential in analytics tools, like Copilot in Power BI and Microsoft Excel. This session will delve into the artifacts and challenges of converting natural language into SQL queries, which are then transformed into visuals. As NL interfaces are integrated into databases (e.g., Azure portal query editor), achieving Enterprise-Grade NL2SQL remains a significant challenge, requiring extensive research. Read More- https://aka.ms/AzureSQL-Database https://aka.ms/NaturallanguagetoSQL https://aka.ms/CopilotforPowerBI The session will focus on- Explore this whitepaper with demo examples: (https://www.cidrdb.org/cidr2024/papers/p74-floratou.pdf) What will the attendees learn from this session? They will learn about LLM, NL, NL interfaces. Speaker Bio: Dinesh Kumar P In my 11-year journey in B2B SaaS, I've developed a strong passion for data, analytics, and AI, championing the low-code/no-code movement. Being one of the five Data Platform MVPs in India highlights my dedication to innovation in data technology, always with a focus on simplifying complex solutions and sharing knowledge. Social Handle of the speaker-https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinesh-kumar-prabakaran/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Mar

06

Wednesday

2024

Transform the way you work with Microsoft 365 Copilot.

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM (UTC)

Copilot is integrated into Microsoft 365 in two ways. It works alongside you, embedded in the Microsoft 365 apps you use every day like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and more and to unleash creativity, unlock productivity and uplevel skills. The session will focus on - Capabilities and potential impact of Copilot within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Prerequisite for the session - Microsoft M365 Suites Event Host - Kamal Shree Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 13 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Speaker Bio - Shrushti Shah Shrushti is a Microsoft MVP and has 6+ years of experience working in Microsoft Technology as SharePoint Framework Developer and Microsoft 365 Consultant. She has an expertise in building and developing Modern workplace applications on SharePoint Online using SPFx, Automate flows, Create canvas application and bot based on Power Platform, Create Power Platform based assets and hosting it to Teams along with Teams functional Consultant. Knowledge on Azure Identity, Microsoft Graph API, Azure Logic apps, Azure resource automation and many more. She is an active community contributor on platforms like CSharpCorner and Microsoft PnP Tech community and have been a speaker for various national and international conferences. Social Handle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrushti-shah-bba565162 #ReactorBengaluru

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Mar

20

Wednesday

2024

Extend Copilot for Microsoft 365 with your line of business apps and data

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

Copilot can make it super easy to work with any app or data source in your organization. In this session we'll review customization and extensibility approaches, and demonstrate how you can build, test, debug, and deploy both a plugin and a Graph connector. We’ll also discuss extensibility administration, management, and security. You'll leave the session with practical insights, updates on new VS Code, publishing, validation, and of course, best practices from our own Microsoft engineers. The session will focus on: Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. What will you learn from this session: • The approaches for extending Microsoft 365 Copilot and when to use which • How to build a Message Extension plugin for Copilot • How to build a Graph Connector for Copilot Prerequisite for the session: Knowledge about Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft Teams Messaging extension. Further Learning: • Hands-on lab to build the Message Extension plugin https://aka.ms/Copilot-for-M365-Plugins-Samples • Graph connector sample https://aka.ms/Graph-connectors-samples Speaker Bio: BOB German Bob German is a Cloud Developer Advocate for Microsoft focused on Microsoft 365 and Azure development, especially building apps for Microsoft Teams using the Graph API. He's been developing collaborative applications since the early days of SharePoint, and has a background in the SharePoint Framework, Azure Bot Framework, and Azure Active Directory. Before (re)joining Microsoft, Bob was a Microsoft MVP and Principal Architect at BlueMetal, where he led the development of numerous collaborative applications, Intranets, and other custom Office 365 and Azure based solutions. Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bgerman/ Event Host: Kamal Shree. Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ #ReactorBengaluru

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Mar

27

Wednesday

2024

Build a Microsoft 365 Copilot extension to bring external data

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM (UTC)

This is a session where we will see how we can extend Microsoft 365 Copilot by building a Microsoft Teams Messaging extension. In this session, we will connect with an existing application and will try to bring the data to the Copilot ecosystem where the users can leverage the power of Copilot even from an external Line of Business System The session will focus on: Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot. Messaging Extension for connecting External LOB Systems. What will you learn from this session: How to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot so that Copilot can be integrated with their Line of Business Data Prerequisite for the session: Knowledge about Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft Teams Messaging extension. Learn More: https://aka.ms/ExtendMicrosoftCopilotforM365 Speaker Bio: Arjun Menon Arjun is a Microsoft 365 Solution Architect and MVP in Microsoft 365 Development with 14 years of experience. His expertise lies in transforming digital workplaces using Microsoft 365, focusing on Teams and SharePoint. He has designed Collaborative Apps, integrating them with Line of Business solutions through Generative AI, enhancing productivity. As a co-maintainer of CLI for Microsoft 365 and part of Microsoft 365 PnP, He has contributed to managing environments and promoting best practices. His passion is sharing knowledge through blogs, social media, and technical events. Social Handle: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunumenon/ Event Host - Kamal Shree Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 13 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ #ReactorBengaluru

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Apr

01

Monday

2024

Overview of Teams AI library

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM (UTC)

Teams AI library streamlines the process to build intelligent Microsoft Teams applications by using the AI components. We will explore its core capabilities like Message Extension, messaging and Adaptive Card Capabilities. Also touch base on how to add the AI capabilities to your existing app. What will you learn from this session: The In and out of Teams AI library and how to build intelligent apps. Learn more: https://aka.ms/TeamsAIlibrary Speaker Bio: Kamal Shree Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ #ReactorBengaluru

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Apr

06

Saturday

2024

Global Copilot Summit

4:30 AM - 8:30 AM (UTC)

Global Copilot Summit is an event focused to target Developer Audience in Adopting, Extending and Building Copilot. This half-day event takes place in various cities in India and offers a great opportunity to showcase your expertise and insights. The theme of the summit is Adopt, Extend, and Build Copilot, and is intended for professional developers who are interested in learning more about AI, GitHub Copilot, Azure AI Studio, or Power Apps and how they can leverage them with M365 Copilot. Speaker Session Titles Timings Kamal Shree Keynote -10:30 am - 10:50 am Arjun Menon - 10:50 am - 11:20 am Tobin Thomas: Empowering every developer with Copilot for Microsoft 365- 11:20 am - 11:50 am Break Break Break Karody Lubna Abdul Rahman: M365 and GitHub Copilot Overview - 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Vignesh: Getting your enterprise ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot - 12:30pm - 13:00pm Naren: Security Intelligence without learning - 13:00pm - 13:30pm

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Apr

12

Friday

2024

MS Copilot expands with MS Graph connectors | #CopilotChronicles

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (UTC)

Microsoft Graph connectors make it easy to bring information from outside services into Microsoft Graph. This session will focus on Microsoft Copilot basics, architecture, and ways to extend the Copilot. Learn how to seamlessly integrate external data sources into Microsoft Copilot. We'll guide you through the process of creating custom connectors. Read More - https://aka.ms/Microsoft-Copilot365 How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Attending the session can equip startup with practical knowledge and skills to harness the potential of Microsoft Graph Connectors, contributing to improved collaboration, innovation, and productivity within your organization by bringing the external data into Microsoft 365 Ecosystem. This session will focus on to get introduced to the M365 Copilot stack, its architecture and enrich the organizational knowledge accessible to Copilot by ingesting your enterprise data and content with Microsoft Graph connectors. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? Understand the Microsoft 365 Copilot architecture and ways to extend it with Microsoft Graph connectors. Speaker Bio: Nanddeep Nachan is 3 times Microsoft MVP (M365 Apps and Services) and MCT. A results oriented consultant with experience in Microsoft Technologies especially with SharePoint, MS Azure and .NET. Experienced in design, implementation, configuration, and maintenance of several large-scale projects. Author of books: ➟ Mastering SharePoint Framework (BPB Publications) ➟ Understanding Hybrid Environments in SharePoint 2019 (Apress) ➟ Up and Running on Microsoft Viva Connections (Apress) Social Handle of the speaker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanddeepnachan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NanddeepNachan Blog: https://nanddeepnachanblogs.com/ Speaker Bio: Smita Nachan Smita is working as a M365 Consultant with 14+ years of experience and multiple certifications to design, implement, and maintain large-scale projects using SharePoint and Office 365. She is a Microsoft MVP in two categories and a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). Social Handle of the speaker: Smita Nachan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/smitanachan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SmitaNachan Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Apr

15

Monday

2024

Navigating Power Apps & Automate with Copilot's Guidance | #CopilotChronicles

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

In this session, attendees will explore the fundamentals of Power Platform(Powerapps and Power automate) development with the guidance of Copilot. Copilot, an AI-powered assistant, will provide insights, suggestions, and best practices for building efficient and powerful applications on the Power Platform. Participants will learn how to leverage Copilot's assistance to streamline their development process, optimize performance, and create innovative solutions that meet their business needs. Join us to discover how Copilot can enhance your Power Platform development experience and empower you to build impactful applications. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? By leveraging Copilot's insights and guidance, startups can accelerate their development process, leading to quicker deployment of innovative solutions. Copilot can help startups streamline their development efforts, optimize performance, and ensure that their applications meet industry best practices. This can ultimately result in cost savings, improved efficiency, and a competitive edge in the market. Additionally, by learning how to effectively utilize Copilot in Power Platform development, startups can enhance their technical capabilities and build robust applications that can scale as their business grows. The session will focus on copilot in PowerApps and Power automate. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? Attendees, including startups, will gain valuable insights and skills from the "Navigating Power Platform Development with Copilot's Guidance" session. They will learn the fundamentals of Power Platform development and how to leverage Copilot's assistance to streamline their development process, optimize performance, and create innovative solutions tailored to their business needs. Through this session, attendees will acquire knowledge on industry best practices, enhance their technical capabilities, and build scalable applications that can grow with their business. Additionally, they will discover how to effectively utilize Copilot to drive success and competitiveness in the market, while also networking with other attendees and experts to exchange ideas and best practices for Power Platform development. Read More: https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformsolutions Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Guest Speaker: Bhargavi is a Senior Software Engineer with 5 years of expertise in C#, Python, Pega openspan, Uipath, DPA, Website creations, Machine Learning algorithms, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, Deep Learning, and ChatBot Designing technology. She holds an M.Tech degree from BITS Pilani College and is a Microsoft MVP with more than 6 certifications from Microsoft, including Microsoft Certified Data Scientist Associate and Microsoft Certified Trainer. Bhargavi has shared insights in Azure forums, contributes through blogging and authorship, and holds a Pega Robotic System Architect certification, staying at the forefront of automation. Beyond her tech role, Bhargavi is a 15-year Bharatanatyam dance enthusiast, recognized for her performances and awards. An avid explorer and accomplished musician, she seamlessly merges an array of passions to fuel her distinctive drive. Social Handles of the speaker- https://crbhargavi.in/, https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargavi-chakravarthi-rangarajan/, https://twitter.com/cr_bhargavi

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Apr

22

Monday

2024

Boosting Productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot | #CopilotChronicles

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

Copilot leverages artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and provide intelligent assistance within the Microsoft 365 suite of applications. This session will help you through the end-to-end experience to enhance productivity with copilot with Microsoft 365 Apps. Navigate and interact with the Copilot interface across various Microsoft 365 applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. What attendees expect to learn? They learn how to utilize copilot to bring productivity to their day-to-day activities. The session will focus on Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 Apps. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? They learn how to utilize copilot to bring productivity to their day-to-day activities. Read More: https://aka.ms/Getstartedwith-Copilot Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Guest Speaker: Jenkins is Founder and CEO @JPOWER4 | Office Development Microsoft MVP | MCT | Author | Solution Architect | International Speaker | Trainer. Jenkins is an Office Development MVP and Microsoft Certified Trainer who has been working on SharePoint for more than 21+ years, focusing on building custom solutions for MS Copilot, Microsoft Teams, SPFx, Power Platform, Office 365 and SharePoint. Social Handles of the speaker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenkinsns/ https://twitter.com/jenkinsns

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Apr

29

Monday

2024

Supercharging Microsoft Power Pages with AI | #CopilotChronicles

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (UTC)

Engage in an illuminating session focusing on the seamless integration of AI with Microsoft Power Pages, exploring the powerful synergy between cutting-edge AI capabilities and the versatile features of Microsoft Power Pages. This combination unlocks extensive possibilities for heightened productivity, creativity, and dynamic content creation. Acquire invaluable insights into the harmonious collaboration of these advanced technologies, exploring practical applications that promise to elevate projects to unprecedented levels of sophistication. Walk away with actionable knowledge and inspiration, poised to propel your professional endeavours to new heights of success. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Will benefit start-ups with Skill Development, Inspiration for Future Projects. Read More: https://aka.ms/PowerPagesvideos This session is tailored for developers, designers, and technology enthusiasts, providing a meticulous exploration of the symbiotic relationship between AI and Microsoft Power Pages. What will the attendees or a Start-up learn from session? Enhanced creativity and practical application of professional skills. Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/ Guest Speaker: Bhargav Reddy I am working as a Solutions Architect at Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore. I am part of a niche technology & consulting team called Rapid Apps & Automation. I leverage my 15+ years of experience and multiple Microsoft technologies to play the role of a Strategic and Advisory consultant in architecting innovative and efficient solutions using Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and Azure. I am an event organizer and a founding member of India Microsoft Tech Community: (https://www.meetup.com/india-ms-tech-community/). I also participate as a speaker actively at user groups, tech events, and conferences. Social Handle of the speaker- https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhargavreddyn/

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May

02

Thursday

2024

Using Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Copilot, focusing on its innovative features, the necessary permissions for their use, and their impact on business processes. This session will provide practical insights and guidance on how to leverage Copilot to enhance your operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Start-ups can significantly benefit from the session Transforming Business with Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central by learning to leverage Copilot features for enhanced operational efficiency and cost savings. The insights into Analysis Assist, Chat, and Marketing Text Suggestions will help streamline communication, automate data-driven decision-making, and optimize marketing efforts, which are crucial for maintaining agility and competitiveness. Additionally, understanding the requisite permissions and features can assist in scaling operations efficiently as the company grows. This session also offers valuable networking opportunities with industry experts and peers, further aiding start-ups in navigating the dynamic business landscape effectively. The session will focus on exploring the transformative AI features of Copilot in Dynamics 365 Business Central, detailing their functionalities, required permissions, and practical applications to optimize business processes and decision-making. What will you learn from this session: Attendees will learn how to implement and utilize Copilot’s AI capabilities to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and make data-driven decisions, crucial for startup growth and scalability. Prerequisite for the session: Business Central access Further Learning: https://aka.ms/ConfigureCopilotandAIcapabilities Speaker Bio: Dr. Gomathi S is a Microsoft MVP, MCT, and C# Corner MVP with expertise in Business Central, Machine Learning, Data science, and Azure technologies. She is heading learning and Development team at Atna Technologies. The tool which she designed for her PhD brings her Asia and India books of record. She is a published author, and a global speaker. Social Handle of the speaker: o YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gomstechtalks o LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gomathisri/ o X: https://twitter.com/GomsTechtalks o Blog: https://www.learnwithgoms.com/ Event Host: Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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May

09

Thursday

2024

Build your own custom copilot with Teams Toolkit | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

The new Microsoft Teams AI library simplifies the integration of Large Language Models (LLM) into Teams applications, enabling you to build intelligent, conversational apps in the flow of work of your users. Learn how to build conversational apps with Teams Toolkit and explore the full range of capabilities of the AI library to help you build AI-powered apps easily, responsibly, and providing a consistent natural language user experience. Reimagine a new era of intelligent apps in Teams. What will you learn from this session: Explore the full range of capabilities of the AI library to help you build AI-powered apps easily. Further Learning: https://aka.ms/Teams-AIlibrary Speaker Bio: Ayca Bas Ayca is a Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft specializing in AI and Copilot for Microsoft 365. She previously served as a Premier Field Engineer and is currently based in Dubai. Social handle of the speaker: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aycabas/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Kamal is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the host: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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06

Thursday

2024

Unlocking GenAI: Innovative Approaches to Implementation | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

In this session, we will delve into the fascinating world of GenAI models and their implementation in both cloud and on-premises environments. We will explore the innovative approaches that are transforming the way businesses operate and compete in the digital age. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Start-ups will gain valuable insights into the practical aspects of implementing GenAI models. They will learn about the unique challenges and opportunities associated with both cloud and on-premises implementations. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and best practices in the field, enabling start-ups to make informed decisions about their own AI strategies. The session will focus on the following key areas: 1.Understanding the fundamentals of GenAI models 2.Exploring the benefits and challenges of cloud and on-premises implementations 3.Discussing innovative approaches to GenAI implementation 4.Sharing real-world examples and case studies of successful GenAI implementations What will you learn from this session: Have a clear understanding of GenAI models and their potential applications Be able to evaluate the pros and cons of cloud and on-premises implementations Gain insights into innovative approaches to GenAI implementation Be equipped with practical knowledge and insights to guide their own AI implementation strategies Understand how to leverage GenAI models to drive business growth and innovation. Further Learning: https://aka.ms/Explore-Azure-OpenAI-6thJune Speaker Bio: Dr Booma Poolan Marikannan Dr. Booma, Is a GenAI Expert and Manager for Data & AI at Avanade, Malaysia, she is a seasoned technologist with over a decade of experience. She is internationally acclaimed for her contributions to GenAI solutions and has been honored with titles such as “Young Women Scientist” by HumCen and “Outstanding Researcher/Academician” by Women Icon. Beyond her professional achievements, she is a prolific writer, sharing her insights on AI, and a dedicated mentor, advocating for diversity and inclusivity in technology. Her enduring spirit and accomplishments continue to inspire the tech world. Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-booma/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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2024

Copilot Features Announced in Microsoft Build 2024 | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

This session dives into the latest advancements in Microsoft Copilot, unveiled at Microsoft Build 2024. Learn how Copilot goes beyond a personal assistant to become a collaborative teammate. We'll explore creating custom Copilot assistants (Copilot Studio), expanding its reach with extensions, and introducing Team Copilot for managing projects in Microsoft 365. The session also covers enhanced security features in Power Pages and how Copilot on mobile devices empowers frontline workers with voice-activated tasks. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? - This session is packed with ways to leverage Microsoft Copilot's new features and become a productivity powerhouse! Learn how Copilot can automate tasks, answer questions, and write code, freeing up your team to focus on innovation. We'll explore building custom assistants for your specific workflows, collaborating seamlessly with Team Copilot in Microsoft 365, and empowering your mobile workforce with voice-activated features. With Copilot handling the repetitive tasks, your startup can focus on what matters most - groundbreaking ideas and achieving rapid growth. The session will focus on: Exploring the exciting new features and advancements in Microsoft Copilot unveiled at Microsoft Build 2024. We'll dive into how Copilot is transforming from a personal assistant to a powerful collaborator across various Microsoft products. What will you learn from this session: Discovering how Microsoft Copilot is evolving into a collaborative AI teammate, boosting productivity with features like custom assistants, mobile voice commands, and project management within Microsoft 365. Speaker Bio: Saurabh Agarwal Saurabh is a passionate technologist with over 17 years of experience driving digital transformations. He is a visionary strategist with deep expertise in AI, Copilot, M365, Power Platform and RPA. Proven track record of leading complex projects, managing teams, and delivering successful outcomes for big enterprises. Social Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharepointsaurabh/ Event Host: Kamal Shree. Kamal is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handle: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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19

Wednesday

2024

Intelligent Meetings & Calls with Copilot in Teams Phone | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

Capabilities & use cases of Copilot in Teams and Copilot in Teams Phone along with the engaging demos. • With Copilot in Teams, you can quickly recap, identify follow-up tasks, create agendas, and ask questions for more effective and focused meetings. Summarize key takeaways, see what you’ve missed, and pinpoint key people of interest in chat threads you were added to - All without breaking the flow of discussion. • Copilot in Teams Phone uses the power of AI to empower you to work more flexibly and intelligently, automating important administrative tasks of a call, such as capturing key points, task owners, and next steps, so you can stay focused on the discussion. Copilot in Teams Phone supports both VoIP and PSTN calls. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? Copilot is designed to complement your work, making it an excellent tool for startups aiming to maximize their efficiency and creativity within Teams in several ways: •Increased Productivity: Copilot provides real-time collaboration during meetings, helps catch up on missed conversations, and suggests follow-ups based on previous discussions. This efficiency boost can be especially valuable for startups with limited resources. •Enhanced Creativity: Copilot works alongside you as a partner, not a replacement. It jump-starts the creative process, saves time, and improves your skills. For startups, this means leveraging AI to enrich existing features and functionalities or create new ones that solve real problems for users. • Improved Communication Skills: Copilot helps you communicate more efficiently. By analyzing contextual details, it can even show the rationale behind decisions made during conversations or meetings. For startups, effective communication is crucial for growth and success. •Writing and Presentation Skills: Copilot assists in improving writing quality and presentation content. Whether it’s crafting emails, creating marketing materials, or preparing investor pitches, Copilot provides valuable suggestions and insights. •Collaboration and Productivity: Copilot’s ability to execute actions and proactively make suggestions based on meetings and conversations enhances collaboration. It ensures that your team stays aligned and productive, which is essential for startup success. Copilot in Teams Phone empowers startups to have more effective calls, streamline administrative tasks, and improve collaboration within their teams. The session will focus on - Capabilities & use cases of Copilot in Teams and Copilot in Teams Phone along with the engaging demos. Learn More: https://aka.ms/Copilotfor-Microsoft365 https://aka.ms/CopilotinMicrosoftTeamsmeetings https://aka.ms/MicrosoftTeamschatandchannels https://aka.ms/MSCopilotwithGraph-groundedchatinMSTeams Speaker Bio: Pratibha Misra Pratibha is Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, driving tech intensity for Telcos on Calling and Meeting solutions as well as leading the Gen AI transformation for partners and customers. Social Handle - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pratibha-misra-82270145/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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Topic: Intelligent Applications

Language: English

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26

Wednesday

2024

Building Your Own Custom Copilot with Azure AI Studio | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

In this session, you will learn how you can go beyond copilot studio and customize your copilot further with custom models, content filters, grounding of responses with your own data, running evaluations and even modifying the underlying code if required. Unlock the possibilities of Copilot and unleash the potential for your organization. How do you think that a Start-up will be benefited from this session? – The Startups can get a headstart in building an AI-based application using Azure AI studio and go from development to deployment quickly without writing any code. What will you learn from session? The attendees will get familiarized with the capabilities of Azure AI studio and learn how they can build AI applications without writing any code. For more advanced scenarios, they will learn how to use custom models and modify generated Python scripts to further customize their copilot Further Learning: https://aka.ms/AzureAI-Studio-Doc Speaker Bio – Ahmad Uzair Ahmad Uzair is a Microsoft Business Applications MVP, Founder at TechZoetic and the Community Lead at Power Platform User Group UAE, helping businesses in their Digital Transformation journey and empowering individuals in their technical prowess. He believes in giving back to society and fostering the community's growth. He is on a mission to empower 1,000,000+ individuals and 10,000+ businesses and create a positive impact. Social Handle of the speaker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-uzair/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Kamal is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the host: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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2024

Natural Language to SQL: Transforming Conversational Data | #CopilotChronicles

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM (UTC)

In the era of Large Language Models (LLMs), 'Conversational Analytics - NL2SQL' is becoming essential in analytics tools, like Copilot in Power BI and Microsoft Excel. This session will delve into the artifacts and challenges of converting natural language into SQL queries, which are then transformed into visuals. As NL interfaces are integrated into databases (e.g., Azure portal query editor), achieving Enterprise-Grade NL2SQL remains a significant challenge, requiring extensive research. Read More- https://aka.ms/AzureSQL-Database https://aka.ms/NaturallanguagetoSQL https://aka.ms/CopilotforPowerBI The session will focus on- Explore this whitepaper with demo examples: (https://www.cidrdb.org/cidr2024/papers/p74-floratou.pdf) What will the attendees learn from this session? They will learn about LLM, NL, NL interfaces. Speaker Bio: Dinesh Kumar P In my 11-year journey in B2B SaaS, I've developed a strong passion for data, analytics, and AI, championing the low-code/no-code movement. Being one of the five Data Platform MVPs in India highlights my dedication to innovation in data technology, always with a focus on simplifying complex solutions and sharing knowledge. Social Handle of the speaker-https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinesh-kumar-prabakaran/ Event Host: Kamal Shree Soundirapandian Kamal Shree is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft. She is a Google Developer Expert, YouTuber (Whatsupcoders) with 12 years of experience in Web Technologies, Android, Flutter, and HarmonyOS. She has worked for multinational firms in India, Netherlands, and the USA. She is also a Mentor and Open-Source Community Builder. Social Handles of the speaker: https://twitter.com/whatsupcoders https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamalshree/ https://sessionize.com/kamal-shree/

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