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Event Recap - ESPC 2025 - Dublin, Ireland

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Dec 19, 2025

ESPC 2025 proved to be an unforgettable event, held in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland from December 2–4, 2025. Bringing together technology professionals from around the world, this year’s conference was a true celebration of innovation, learning, and collaboration. With a strong focus on AI-powered tools, Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint, OneDrive, Copilot Studio, and more, attendees were offered an exciting look into the future of work and technology. It was a week defined by inspiration, shared expertise, and standout moments of community and connection. 

ESPC by the numbers

  • 1,750 attendees
  • 151 speakers overall—including Microsoft speakers and MVPs  
  •  5 keynotes | 9 tutorials | 116 sessions

 

Keynotes

ESPC25 kicked off with an electric atmosphere, beginning with the ESPC25 opening keynote delivered by Jeff Teper, President, Collaborative Apps and Platforms. A packed auditorium was a great kick-off with the “best community in tech,” setting the stage for the rest of the week's programming. This vision and demo-packed session explored how Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint, Teams, and AI agents are reshaping the future of work—driving innovation, productivity, and collaboration for customers. Beyond the latest product news and demos, Jeff’s keynote introduced the new concept of “Work IQ”—how Copilot and Microsoft 365 come together to provide a differentiated AI experience that is best in class.

Miceile Barrett demoed Microsoft 365 Copilot, Alex Weingart showed new features in Microsoft Teams, Zach Rosenfield shared the SharePoint Knowledge Agent and Michel Bouman took folks through Copilot Studio and Agent 365.

The keynote included a standout moment as Jon Wear, director of transformation at British Airways, joined Jeff onstage to share his company’s journey with Microsoft 365 Copilot—explaining how British Airways is saving time, money, and delivering a superior experience for its customers thanks to early investments in AI. Thank you Calum McEwan and the rest of the BA account team for the partnership. 

Chief Scientist and Technical Fellow Jaime Teevan followed with the afternoon keynote, challenging the audience to evolve from using AI for personal productivity—and begin expanding what’s possible by using AI to collaborate with others. Jaime’s keynote covered how the way we work with AI must change; how the way we share and store knowledge will change; and how the way we build models needs to be different. What’s not changing? Us. She posed the question - How will AI reinvent collaboration? 

The audience came away inspired to have better conversations, and Jaime challenged them to create and share knowledge at ESPC and beyond, and to lean into collaboration as key to unlocking AI’s potential. Thank you, Jaime, Aimee Riordan and your team for the great partnership.

 

Check out the keynotes from ESPC

Breakout Sessions Overview

ESPC25 Microsoft Breakout sessions were interactive and encouraged lively discussion and knowledge sharing. 

The sessions encompassed a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from cloud innovations and cybersecurity best practices to digital workplace solutions and real-world case studies. With a strong emphasis on community engagement, participants benefited from direct interaction with industry leaders and Microsoft experts, making the event a comprehensive learning experience for professionals across all levels. 

Lightning Talks 
 

Lightning Talks offered a dynamic series of short, impactful sessions led by industry experts. Covering a wide range of topics—from accelerating Copilot adoption and real-world AI success stories to business growth strategies and community empowerment—these talks were designed to inspire and inform, giving attendees actionable insights in a fast-paced format.

 

Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs)

At ESPC25, MVPs led sessions and Lightning Talks, and participated in the Microsoft Innovation Hub, sharing expertise on Copilot Studio + Agents, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and more. Thank you to all of you always for your support and what you do for the community. 

 

Community Highlights

From the opening keynote to the final farewell, ESPC25 thrived on the energy of its community. Activities included Community Meet-Ups, SharePoint nail art, games, an ugly Christmas sweater contest, and lots of stickers and swag! The atmosphere was alive with enthusiasm, collaboration, and genuine camaraderie—making every moment unforgettable. 

Community Lounge meetups: The Community Lounge at ESPC united hundreds of attendees through dynamic meetups—from Women in Power Platform to first-time attendee groups—creating vibrant spaces for learning, networking, and shared passions.

 

Microsoft Innovation Hub

The Microsoft Innovation Hub inside the Expo proved to be a dynamic space for sparking creativity and collaboration. Hundreds of attendees visited this space daily - collecting coveted stickers and pins and engaging with Microsoft team members and MVPs. Thank you to everyone who hosted, staffed and demo'ed. We received great feedback on this interactive space from attendees - great activations and comfortable seating for networking and hanging out. Here’s what attendees got out of the experience.

  • Feedback Lounge: Over 350 attendees shared their thoughts with Microsoft experts and MVPs to help shape future attendee experiences.
  • Cutting-Edge Demos: Participants explored groundbreaking technology and experienced innovation in action. This year’s demos focused on Copilot Studio + Agents, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Developer, SharePoint, and OneDrive. 
  • Experiential Programs: Attendees jumped into guided activities with practical prompts for real-world learning, including a popular Prompathon-style session and a hands-on Vibecoding workshop.
  • Community Connections: Participants engaged with Microsoft leaders, connected with sponsors, and networked with peers in an environment built for discovery.
  • Lightning Talk Theater: Attendees enjoyed quick, impactful sessions on trending topics and fresh ideas.

Also check out the Community Closer Keynote with Heather Cook

Women in Tech Luncheon

One of the standout moments at ESPC25 was the Women in Tech & Allies Lunch on December 3. Microsoft leaders Heather Cook, Laura Dark, Danielle Moon, and Karuana Gatimu shared candid insights on advancing diversity and inclusion in tech, offering practical strategies and personal experience.

Over 150+ attendees enjoyed meaningful conversation and networking over lunch, reinforcing the spirit of community that defined ESPC 25—where collaboration and connection were at the heart of the experience. We also had a second panel breakout session with product leader, Katelyn Helms. #OnWedWeWearPink

Inspire Track 

The Inspire Track at ESPC25 offered a series of thought-provoking sessions designed to empower attendees in their professional growth and personal development. Featuring expert speakers and timely topics, the track covered everything from evolving roles in tech and managing burnout to building a personal brand and cultivating leadership skills. Whether attendees were looking for new strategies to thrive in their careers or insights into leading with trust and mentorship, the Inspire Track provided actionable takeaways for everyone.

 

Good Thing We Like Our Copilots CANCELLED: How Your Job Will Evolve in 2026 in AGENTBOSS! - Speaker: Dona Sarkar

How To Thrive in Your Tech Career: Managing Burnout and Boredom - Speaker: Adam Harmetz

Managing your brand for career management - Speaker: Karuana Gatimu

Cultivating Trust and Leadership Excellence through Mentorship and Leadership - Speaker: Heather Cook

Community Reporters

The Community Reporter Program featured a group of passionate and engaged community members who shared their unique perspectives on the event. They covered various topics, including event content, attendee experiences, and key takeaways, providing an insider’s look through interviews and thoughtful commentary. Their contributions enriched the conversation, captured the event’s energy and insights, and fostered connection and engagement among attendees both in person and online. Many Community and Microsoft product team leaders were interviewed, and these videos will continue to roll out over the next few months. 

You can catch up on the reporter interviews here!

 

 

Executive Experience

The Executive Experience at ESPC 2025 delivered a curated program for select customer senior leaders, blending strategic vision, peer networking, and candid dialogue on the future of work powered by AI and Microsoft 365. We look forward to hosting Executive Experience Tracks at other large scale community events where Microsoft is a sponsor.

 

Happy 25th Birthday, SharePoint

We celebrated the milestone anniversary from the Innovation Hub on day one, with a special panel discussion with SharePoint legends sharing their stories, insights, history, and future—25 years next March! We announced our digital event “Save the date” on March 2, 2026 to the audience both in Jeff's keynote and in this session. 

 

Thank You

A huge thank you to everyone who worked on the event and helped bring ESPC25 to life. Your passion, curiosity, and commitment made this year’s event truly exceptional. Whether it was your first ESPC or you’ve been with us for years, your presence helped create an inspiring and unforgettable experience. Appreciate the efforts of our Microsoft Content Leads as well as our Core workstream. We appreciate the sponsorship with the ESPC producer team - Sarah McNamara, Kevin Monahan, Bridgette Robertson, Sean Colleran, Ella Murphy, Sarah Grech and the rest of the staff too. We appreciate the partnership with all of the community speakers, CCD staff, Microsoft MVP and the ESPC community conference committee who puts many hours into prep and so much on-site goodness! Thank you!

What’s Next?

The journey continues as we set our sights on ESPC26 in Amsterdam!  Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2026. We’re already shaping another year of world-class sessions, community moments, our second annual exec track, strategic customer meetings and opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. 

Until then, let’s keep the energy alive. Continue exploring, innovating, and collaborating within this amazing community. The future is bright—and together, we’re redefining the way the world works.

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