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From access to adoption: Unlock the power of Microsoft 365

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Mar 26, 2026

Change is the only constant, but adapting to change isn't always easy. If we consider the celestial speed at which technology is evolving, keeping up with every trending tool can be daunting. An ecosystem like Microsoft 365 designed to simplify work by bringing many tools into one connected workspace can also feel overwhelming. That is why you are invited to join us at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, where you can connect with Microsoft leaders, product experts, and peers to drive adoption forward and deliver business results.

Rolling out Microsoft 365 is only the beginning. Real success happens when people understand the value, adopt new ways of working, and feel confident using the tools every day.

That’s why Adoption and Change Management sessions are a cornerstone of the Microsoft 365 Community Conference. These sessions focus on the human side of transformation—helping organizations move from deployment to sustained impact through practical strategies, real-world lessons, and community tested approaches.

Whether you’re leading adoption for Microsoft 365 Copilot, driving collaboration change with Teams and SharePoint, or building Champions across your organization, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are.  We know from our research that organizations who have a strong Champions program and invest in peer learning have accelerated business results.

At the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, adoption sessions go beyond theory. They’re built around:

  • What actually works in the real world
  • Lessons learned from failed or stalled rollouts
  • How to scale change across large, distributed organizations
  • How community-led approaches drive long-term success
  • You’ll hear directly from practitioners, Microsoft experts, and community leaders who have led adoption efforts inside enterprises, public sector organizations, and fast-moving teams.
Check out these can't miss adoption and change management sessions

Adoption power skills – Building a Champion Program with Karuana Gatimu, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration and Tiffany Lee, Customer Experience Product Manager, Microsoft

Collaboration 2026 – The next generation of Teams experiences with Nicole Enders, Microsoft 365 MVP, Managing Consultant - Microsoft Solutions, CONET Solutions GmbH

Community in the age of AI – Humans at the center of Copilot adoption with Allison Michels, Sr. Program Manager, Viva Engage, Microsoft, Sarah Lundy, Sr. Customer Experience Program Manager, Viva Engage, Microsoft, and Alex Snyder, Product Manager, Copilot Adoption, Footlocker

Demystifying Copilot and AI experiences on Windows with Anupam Pattnaik, Microsoft

How Microsoft does IT: Driving adoption of M365 Copilot and agents across Microsoft with Cadie Kneip, Senior Business Program Director and Copilot Champ Community Lead, Microsoft and Stephan Kerametlian, Senior Director, Microsoft Digital, Microsoft

From pilot to copilot: Building a scalable AI adoption framework with Tiffany Songvilay, AI Workforce Lead, Avanade

Leading workforce transformation: The art and science of skilling your people with Karuana Gatimu, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration and Jessie Hwang, Customer Experience PM, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, AI & Collaboration, Microsoft

OneDrive, SharePoint, Viva Engage, and Teams… Oh my! Understanding the many collaboration solutions with David Drever, Microsoft 365 MVP - Compliance, Data Protection, and M365 Specialist, Protiviti

Start your adoption journey with adoption.microsoft.com with Jessie Hwang, Customer Experience PM, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, AI & Collaboration, Microsoft

Tools and best practices for accelerating Copilot & agent adoption with Jojo Wright, AI Business Solutions Architect, Microsoft and Karuana Gatimu, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration

Be sure to check the Whova app for other meetups and experiences around Adoption and Microsoft 365 Champions.

Master the art of adoption at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference

Boost your adoption strategy by joining subject matter experts in Orlando, FL, for the Microsoft 365 Community Conference on April 21–23, 2026. Discover how Microsoft is shaping the future of work by empowering teams to achieve more than ever. When the world is moving quickly, with the right technology, we want you to lead the way!

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