Keeping an “I” in Your AI: The Importance of Prompts and Measurements with Copilot for Microsoft 365

Scott Yokiel | Global Offerings Manager at Kyndryl

Generative AI can be considered one of the most powerful tools introduced to the collaboration space since the advent of the internet. With a tool of this magnitude, it is our responsibility to understand the risks and rewards associated with this technology. Copilot for Microsoft 365 brings this tooling to the Microsoft collaborative tools and into the hands of users. As a strategic tool in your organization, it is important to consider several factors, including potential risks, user enablement, understanding AI prompting, tool enhancement, and value realization. By addressing these questions, we can ensure that we are leveraging the power of generative AI to its fullest potential while mitigating any potential risks.

Topics Covered:

• Identifying risks
• Who gets Copilot?
• Search vs. Prompting
• Enhancing Copilots
• Value realization
• Notes from 6 months of production M365 Copilot

Introduction to Power Apps customized list forms in SharePoint Online

Heidi Jordan | Microsoft Business Application MVP and Sr Modern Workplace consultant with Avanade

Embarking on your Power Apps journey can be daunting, especially with the end of InfoPath support looming. Join Heidi Jordan for an engaging session where she will delve into the transition to Power Apps as the next-generation form designer within SharePoint Online. Drawing from firsthand experience as a newcomer to Power Apps, she’ll explore the nuances of its functionality, highlighting both successes and challenges.

Together, we’ll navigate the complete lifecycle of a SharePoint Online list form, tackling fundamental questions such as:

• Initiating the form creation process: Where do you start?
• Field integration: Where and how do you add form fields?
• Aesthetic considerations: Can I (easily) customize the form’s appearance
• User interaction post-publishing: How do users fill out the form?

Throughout the session, expect a candid discussion enriched with personal insights, detailing the advantages and limitations of Power Apps. We’ll navigate potential pitfalls while emphasizing critical factors for users contemplating the transition from their current form designer to Power Apps.