Microsoft 365 Community Conference Event Guide

UPDATED | View all recorded sessions on demand now within the full Microsoft 365 Community Conference playlist on the Microsoft Community Learning channel (YouTube). You'll find keynotes, general sessions, and some of the breakout sessions -- in their entirety. Dive into exciting training and educational development! Are you ready to unlock your full potential and explore new horizons? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow and learn!

 

Microsoft is once again the headline sponsor of the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, the ultimate Microsoft 365 & AI learning experience, May 6-8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. 

• What: Microsoft 365 Community Conference 2025 
  • Register today | Note: Use the SAVE150 discount code to save $150 USD. 
• Content: 3 Microsoft keynotes + 1 Ask Microsoft Anything (AMA) | 200+ overall sessions  Microsoft-led sessions | 21 full-day workshops (pre-day and post) 
  • Microsoft is sending over 150+ product makers to present and engage. 
  • Review all sessions, workshops, and speakers. 
• When & where: May 6-8, 2025 
  • In-person: MGM Grand - 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 
  • Pre- & Post-Day Workshops: May 4, 5, and May 9, 2025 
• Twitter & hashtag: @M365CONF | #M365Con 
• BlueSky: Microsoft 365 Community Conference (@m365con.bsky.social) — Bluesky 
• LinkedIn: M365Community Conference LinkedIn Company Page 
• Cost: $1,850- full conference (Includes 3 continental breakfasts, 3 lunches, a T-shirt, and backpack (additional costs for full-day workshops). Please visit the M365 Community Conference for full pricing.  
• Microsoft Customer Discount:  
  • Save $150 with discount code SAVE150 

Why attend?  

• Stay Ahead of Innovation: Gain exclusive insights into the latest advancements in AI and Microsoft’s Product Roadmap empowering you to drive transformation within your organization and stay at the forefront of technology. 
• Hands-On Learning: Participate in practical demos and workshops that provide actionable strategies and skills to optimize workflows, enhance productivity, and achieve business success. 
• Connect with Experts: Build invaluable connections with Microsoft product makers, MVPs, industry leaders, and a global community of like-minded professionals who share your passion for technology. 
• Transform Your Impact: Leave with a deeper understanding of Microsoft tools, clear strategies for leveraging AI in your work, and a roadmap for achieving your goals and enhancing your team's success. 
• Build Community: Build community by connecting with others, sharing experiences, and forming meaningful relationships. 
• Check out Jeff Teper's awesome statement on The ultimate Microsoft 365 community event is back| Microsoft 365 Blog. 
• FUN: Join us in our community lounge for networking, hanging out, meet and greets with Microsoft and Community All-Stars, surprise and delight treats, stickers and enter to win Lego sets and other prizes.  

The Microsoft 365 Community Conference is being held in-person May 6-8, 2025, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. It is a premier event featuring over 200+ sessions, including keynotes, workshops, breakouts, and hands-on demos. Focused on tools like Copilot, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva, and Power Platform, and a dedicated workplace communications track.  

 

At the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, you will hear directly from over 160 Microsoft product leaders directly from the product teams, who will share the latest updates and guidance on the tools you use every day. Expect deep dives into innovations in AI, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Copilot, and more. This is your chance to get expert insights, stay ahead of industry trends, and gain practical tips to enhance your productivity and work strategies. 

We cannot wait to see you there! Get ready to learn, share, and engage with industry leaders and experts. Microsoft will have a vibrant community space in addition to a fully staffed Microsoft Product Booth in the Expo Hall with all the amazing event sponsors. From hands-on sessions to exciting evening gatherings and the attendee party, there is so much to explore and enjoy. This is your chance to connect, have fun, and take your skills to the next level in an inspiring, vibrant community! 

Related product blogs published during the event (May 6-8, 2025) 

• "OneDrive: Personalized Intelligence. Seamless Collaboration. Always On." by Jason Moore
• "Simple, Smart, and Secure: The next step in sharing files in Microsoft 365" by Miceile Barrett
• "SharePoint in the Era of AI: Spring 2025 Updates" by Adam Harmetz
• "What’s New for Communicators at the Microsoft 365 Conference" by Michael Holste
• "What’s new in Content Governance in SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams for AI era" by Sesha Mani
• "Build data resilience with new capabilities from Microsoft 365 Backup and Microsoft 365 Archive" by Zach Rosenfield 
• "Introducing all-new Surface Copilot+ PCs: The Surface Pro, 12-inch and Surface Laptop, 13-inch" by Brett Ostrum

Swing by the Community Lounge (#M365Con | MGM Grand - Level 3) 

The Community Lounge will be a'buzz with activity throughout the M365Con event – providing learning opportunities, scheduled meetups, peer inspiration and connections, creativity with friends in the creative corner, fun daily food and beverage, and interviews at the Community News Desk.  

Learn more about leveraging the Microsoft Community for your product knowledge and career development. Come up and say hello and connect with the best community (lounge) in tech! 

Below is our evolving schedule of activities in the Community Lounge:

Community Lounge Engagement and Interaction

• Caricature Artist
  • 11:00-4:00pm Tuesday
  • 11:00-4:00pm Wednesday
• Friendship Bracelet Making Station
  • 11:00am-4:00pm Tuesday
  • 9:00am-6:00pm Wednesday
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Thursday
• Build your own Lego Fig Station
  • 11:00am-4:00pm Tuesday
  • 9:00am-6:00pm Wednesday
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Thursday
• Stickers, coloring sheets and creative fun!
  • 11:00am-4:00pm Tuesday
  • 9:00am-6:00pm Wednesday
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Thursday
• Bean Bags and Giant Connect 4! Tuesday-Thursday
  • 11:00am-4:00pm Tuesday
  • 9:00am-6:00pm Wednesday
  • 10:00am-4:00pm Thursday 

Meetups in the Community Lounge: Great opportunities for attendees to meet Microsoft leaders and product makers in an informal setting, take selfies, take group photos, and chat about tech, life and community.

• AI meetup with Dona Sarkar | Tuesday, May 6^th, 11:30am – 12:00pm
• Vasu Jakkal Meet-n-Greet | Check the Whova app for date and time
• Planner team meetup | Tuesday, May 6^th, 1:00pm – 1:30pm
• Microsoft Global Community Initiative (MGCI) meetup | Tuesday, May 6th, 2:00pm - 2:30pm 
• Jeff Teper Meet-n-Greet | Check the Whova app for date and time
• Comms & Coffee with Venkat Ayyadevara, Dan Holmes, Amy Morris, Allison Michels, et al. | Wednesday, May 7^th, 9:00am – 10:00am
• Microsoft Teams meetup with the Teams team | Wednesday, May 7th, 10:00am - 10:30am  
• Microsoft Mechanics meetup with Jeremy Chapman | Wednesday, May 7th, 10:30am - 11:00am 
• FYI | Women in Tech and Allies luncheon | Wednesday, May 7th, 12:20pm - 2:00pm PT [Terrace Ballroom 150]
• Women of Microsoft 365 meetup | Wednesday, May 7^th, 2:30pm – 3:00pm
• Developer Extensibility meetup with Vesa Juvonen and team | Wednesday, May 7^th, 3:00pm – 3:30pm
• MVP Meet and Greet + Group Photo with Laurie Pottmeyer | Wednesday, May 7^th, 3:30pm – 4:00pm 
• Microsoft 365 companion apps Q&A: People, Calendar, Files | Wednesday, May 7^th, 4:30pm – 5:00pm
• SharePoint Hackathon winners meet-n-greet | Thursday, May 8^th, 10:00am – 10:30am
• Meet and Greet with Heather Cook | Thursday, May 8th, 11:00am - 11:30am PT
• Community Reporters Meet and Greet | Thursday, May 8th, 12:00pm - 12:30pm 
• Talking adoption with Karuana Gatimu and M365 Champions | Thursday, May 8th, 12:30pm - 1:00pm 
• OneDrive and SharePoint meetup with Adam Harmetz, Jason Moore and product makers | Thursday, May 8^th, 1:00pm – 1:30pm

News Desk interviews in the Community Lounge: Tapping into the minds of experts across multiple products and offerings. Karuana Gatimu and our Community Reporters ask questions and prompts newsroom style about the important things people should know when planning for Copilot and AI, tackling user enablement, hardware choices, project management, and succeeding in the AI era when working in a collaborative, secure fashion.

• Vasu Jakkal (Microsoft Security) | Check the Whova app for date and time
• April Dunnam (Copilot Studio) | Tuesday, May 6th, 1:30pm - 2:00pm 
• Microsoft Global Community Initiative (MGCI) - Heather Cook | Tuesday, May 6th, 2:00 - 2:30pm 
• Jeff Teper (Microsoft 365 in the AI era) | Check the Whova app for date and time
• Brenna Robinson (SMB) | Tuesday, May 6th, 3:30pm - 4:00pm 
• The Intrazone (Talking Teams and ID.Buzz) | Tuesday, May 6th, 4:00pm - 5:00pm 
• Carrie Clements (Shure) with Kim Matlock (Microsoft) (Teams + Shure) | Wednesday, May 7^th, 9:30am – 10:00am
• John Cirone, Amy Morris, and Allison Michels (Communications / Viva Engage) | Wednesday, May 7^th, 10:00am – 10:30am
• Caroline Stanford (IT for AI) | Wednesday, May 7th, 11:00am - 11:30am 
• Scott Van Vliet & Ron Pessner (Planner) | Wednesday, May 7^th, 2:30pm – 3:00pm
• Sree Lakshmi (Microsoft 365 Backup) | Wednesday, May 7^th, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
• Yogesh Ratnaparkhi (SharePoint Embedded agents/extensibility) | Wednesday, May 7^th, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
• Angela Byers (Copilot + SMB + Neurodiversity) | Wednesday, May 7^th, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
• Jay Leask (Copilot use/adoption) | Thursday, May 8^th, 10:30am – 11:00am 
• Adam Harmetz | Thursday, May 8^th, 12:30pm – 1:00pm

• Meet our Community Reporters
  • Tiffany Songvilay | MVP | Modern Workplace Guru
  • Laura Rogers | MVP | IW Mentor 
  • Sarah Haase | MVP | US Bank
  • Jeremy Chapman | Microsoft Mechanics 

Table Topics in the Community Lounge: Small, open forum-style discussions on various community 'topics'. Each topic has an expert guide to facilitate discussion, prompting participants to share ideas, stories, lessons learned, ask questions - all to hold space for each other to improve, learn, and share.

• "Dealing with information overload" with Steve Pucelik, Tuesday, May 6th, 11:00am - 12:00pm
• "Agentic AI: Share your agent ideas and experiences" with Vlad Catrinescu & Gokan Ozcifci, Tuesday, May 6th, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
• "How Microsoft adopts Copilot - Ask Us Anything" with Anne Fernando and Cynthia Johnson, Tuesday, May 6th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
• “Lifting up diverse ideas and perspectives” with Sarah Haase, Tues. May 6th, 3:00 – 4:00 PM.
• "Share tactics to help users build good AI habits" with Kristin Ginn, Wednesday, May 7th, 10:00am - 11:00am  
• “Inclusive design” with Ben Truelove and Ihcene Cheriet, Wed. May 7, 11:30am – 12:30pm.
• “Empowering Neurodivergent Employees” with Angela Byers and Kayla Paterson, Wed. May 7, 4:00pm – 4:50pm.
• "Connecting the Disconnected: Discuss what matters most in digital solutions for Frontline Workers" with Navjot Marwaha, Thursday, May 8th, 9:00am - 10:00am

Lastly, we’re working with the event team to support a daily Costume Contest. Plan ahead to pack accordingly and join in each day:

• March 6^th | Throwback Tuesday: Wear your favorite Retro T-shirt 80’s outfit.
• March 7^th | Wednesdays We Wear Pink/Blue/Purple: Women, Allies and Breast/Prostate Cancer Awareness (philanthropy tie in)
• March 8^th | Thursday Space & Sci-Fi: Wear your favorite space T-shirts or costume or go full on as your favorite Sci-Fi character.

Winners announced daily in the Community Lounge and on the Whova app! Check out the event team's Contest page for more details. 

🤔 Learn more about all Community Lounge activities and experience.

A Talk with Jeff Teper 

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Jeff Teper about his insights and perspectives on the significance of the Microsoft 365 Community Conference 2025. Jeff is personally inviting you to join this transformative event.  

Keynotes, sessions, and workshops: Copilot/AI, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Viva, Power Platform, and related technology  

Four Microsoft keynotes  

Microsoft keynotes at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference (May 6-8, 2025).

Discover insights from Microsoft leadership as they unveil the latest innovations that are shaping the future of flexible, innovative, and secure business environments. [all times listed in PT] 

• Opening Keynote: "Microsoft 365 Innovation in the Era of AI" | Jeff Teper (President – Microsoft 365 Collaborative Apps and Platforms) and Nicole Herskowitz (Corporate Vice President, Microsoft 365), Tuesday, May 6th, 9:00am – 10:00am  
• Day One Keynote: "Security in the Age of AI" | Vasu Jakkal (Corporate Vice President – Microsoft Security), Tuesday, May 6th, 10:15am – 11:15am  
• Day Three Keynote: "A New Frontier: Building the Future Firm with AI" | Jared Spataro (Chief Marketing Officer - AI at Work), Thursday, May 8th 9:00am – 10:00am  
• Closing Community Keynote: "Carpe Diem | Seize the Day with Microsoft" | Karuana Gatimu (Director of Customer Experience Product Management) and Heather Cook (Principal Customer Experience Product Manager), Thursday, May 8th 4:00pm – 4:45pm 

The event features many opportunities for technical skilling and learning: pre- and post-day workshops, community-led sessions, and Microsoft-led sessions. Each offers unique opportunities, from in-depth, hands-on workshops to expert-led discussions and product deep dives. 

• Pre- and Post-Day Workshops  
  Boost your learning with hands-on workshops before and after the conference. Join pre-event sessions on May 4-5 or post-event sessions on May 9 to acquire skills on Microsoft 365 tools like Copilot, Teams, and SharePoint, led by experts. Explore all 21 available workshops! 
• Community-Led Sessions   
  Gain knowledge and insights in community-led sessions that will help you expand your skills across a variety of Microsoft products. Led by industry experts and Microsoft MVPs, these sessions offer real-world insights, best practices, and hands-on learning from those who know the technology best. View complete session details on the event website. 

Microsoft-led breakout sessions  

Choose the sessions that best match your interests and responsibilities! Each breakout is packed with product updates, live demos, customer success stories, best practices, and strategic insights to guide you into the future. Whether you are focused on AI, collaboration tools, or workplace transformation, you will leave with actionable knowledge to excel in your work and stay ahead of the curve. 

You can review Microsoft sessions – listed below. Session information will be updated on a continual basis so check back soon for more exciting titles and speakers! 

Adoption and Insights 

Are you ready to transform your organization with the power of AI? Join us for a series of exclusive sessions designed to provide you with the tools, strategies, and real-world insights you need to integrate Microsoft 365 Copilot seamlessly into your workflow. 

• “Accelerate User Adoption and Business Impact with Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, and Agents” with Cynthia Johnson, Samer Baroudi and Katharine Grant 

• “Deploying Copilot at Microsoft: Tools and Lessons from Microsoft's own adoption journey” with Stephan Kerametlian and Karuana Gatimu 

• “Getting Ready for Copilot in Microsoft 365” with Ben Summers and Bryan Wofford 

• “Measure and Maximize Your AI Investment” with Mike Walsh and Peter Bergen 

• Microsoft Teams: Collaboration and Communication in the era of AI with Aarthi Natarajan and Ilya Bukshteyn 

• “Office 365 Engineering Direct (OED) CAB Session” with Shelby Davis, Mikel Jackson, and Brian Pilato 

• “Practical Guidance for AI and Collaboration Adoption” with Karuana Gatimu 

The Communications Track: HR and business stakeholders in workplace experience  

Explore strategies, insights, and best practices to modernize communications and engage employees. Create a clear plan to align stakeholders and drive meaningful transformation, whether by fostering a strong organizational culture, accelerating innovation, or adopting technologies like Copilot and AI. Gain practical guidance, inspiration from experts, and real-world examples from peers across industries. 

 

• “Closing Panel: Ask Us Anything!” with Jason Mayans, Dan Holme and Steve Nguyen 

• “ Communicators on Communications: Success Stories and Insights” with Allison Michels  

• “Copilot for Communicators” with Allison Michaels and Amy Morris 

• “Driving Change and Culture: Activating Leaders, Managers and Employees with Viva Engage” with Steve Nguyen and Allison Michels 

• “GEEC Out Part 1: Insights and Strategies for Global Executive and Employee Communications at Microsoft” with John Cirone and Amy Morris  

• “GEEC Out Part 2: An Insider’s View of Communications, Change and Culture at Microsoft” with Amy Morries and John Cirone 

• “Hosting Company-Wide, Divisional and Community Meetings and Events with Viva Engage and Microsoft Teams” with Dan Holme and Steve Nguyen  

• “Managing Channels, News and Noise with iva Engage, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook” with Dan Holme   

• “Panel of Peers: Communication Strategies, Best Practices and Lessons Learned” with Allison Michels 

• “Reimaging Communication and Employee Engagement in the Age of AI” with Venkat Ayyadevara, Jason Mayans, Steve Nguyen and Mike Holste 

Community, Diversity & Inclusion  

At Microsoft, diversity and inclusion are key to our mission of empowering everyone to achieve more. The variety of cultures and communities around the world gives us a chance to promote belonging on a global level while staying locally relevant. Be inspired by industry experts as they share their insights on how to leverage AI and Microsoft 365 to empower your community, streamline operations, and create more inclusive workplaces. 

• “Empowering Community Management with AI and Microsoft 365” with Heather Cook 

• “Empowering Neurodivergent Employees with Copilot” with Angela Byers, Kayla Patterson, David Johnson and Stephan Kerametlian 
• “How To Thrive In Your Tech Career: Managing Burnout and Boredom” with Adam Harmetz 

Copilot and AI  

Ensuring your organization is fully prepared to unlock the potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot is essential. The sessions below are designed to provide technical readiness, offering updated guidance and best practices. Experts will share insights into how to effectively utilize AI and optimize the benefits of Copilot within your organization. 

• “Copilot for All - Practical AI Agent Solutions and Scenarios from Corporate to the Frontline to Transform Your Business” with Connie Welsh, Kensington Schmidt and Sarath Rangu
• “Empowering IT for AI Transformation” with Caroline Stanford and Ronil Dhruva
• “How to Get What You Want: The Art of Prompt Engineering for Copilot” with Diana Phillips and Michelle Gilbert 
• “Introducing the Skills Platform for the AI Era” with John Mighell
• “My Copilot Brings All the Agents to the Yard” with Dona Sarkar
• “Navigating the AI-Driven Workplace: Practical Advice from Creators” with Jamal Little
• “Navigating the Copilot Universe: What Tool When” with Jay Leask and Sarath Rangu
• “The real Mechanics of AI and how we got here” with Jeremy Chapman
• “The UI for AI: What’s new and next for Microsoft 365 Copilot and the Microsoft 365 Copilot app” with Matt Akers and Kevin Sherman 

Copilot Studio  

Microsoft Copilot Studio is revolutionizing the way we work by seamlessly integrating AI-powered assistance into our daily tasks. Imagine having a personal assistant that not only understands your needs but also anticipates them, helping you stay ahead of your schedule and boosting your productivity. With Copilot Studio, you can effortlessly draft emails, generate creative content, and even summarize important documents, all with just a few clicks. It's like having a team of experts at your fingertips, ready to assist you with any challenge. Get ready to experience a new level of efficiency and creativity with Microsoft Copilot Studio – your ultimate productivity partner! 

• “Build and Customize Copilots with Copilot Studio” with April Dunham 

Deployment & Admin  

As the foundation of any modern organization, your role is to ensure users operate at peak productivity while maximizing the returns on your current investments. With the swift progression and growing influence of AI, new challenges and opportunities continue to arise. The following sessions are packed with insights, best practices, and cutting-edge solutions to help you stay updated on the latest trends and optimize your IT environment effectively. 

• “How Microsoft Does Tenant Governance in the Age of Copilot” with David Johnson and Lianne Zelsman 
• “Microsoft 365 M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions)- What’s New and Roadmap” with Jeff McDowell 
• “Optimize Microsoft 365 Administration with Copilot” with Jed Brown and James Bell  
• “Simplify Your Move: Effortless Migration to Microsoft 365” with Troy Starr, Visha Chadha and Vikram Paramasivan 

Developer   

Developers are always evolving and building new applications while helping their peers. Microsoft provides an extensive toolkit and platform designed to assist developers globally. The upcoming sessions offer valuable insights and advice on enhancing Copilot, SharePoint, and Teams, and highlighting the benefits of essential frameworks, techniques, and opportunities. 

• “Agents Are Joining the Team: Develop Collaborative Agents and AI Apps on Microsoft Teams” with Carter Gilliam and Craig Kitterman 
• “Build Agents within Your Custom Applications with SharePoint Embedded” with Yogesh Ratnaparkhi and Marc Windle 
• “Building Solutions with Microsoft Teams for Customer Communications” with James Cadd
• “Expanding Microsoft 365 Copilot: Integration Techniques for Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook” with Josh Ledgard 
• “Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot with Declarative Agents” with Vesa Juvonen and Paolo Pialorsi 
• “Extensibility Options to Improve Your Employee Experiences within Viva Connections and SharePoint” with Vesa Juvonen, Luca Bandinelli , John Nguyen and Alex Terentiev
• “Understanding Copilot Extensibility: A Practical Guide to SharePoint, Copilot Studio, Declarative, and Custom Engine Agents” with Vesa Juvonen and Paolo Pialorsi 

Industry  

Don't miss these insightful sessions that will empower you to leverage the latest tools and technologies to drive success in your industry. Stay informed, stay connected, and work smarter with OneDrive and Microsoft 365. 

• “Lessons Learned from Customer Insights – Panel" with Miranda Jones and Vishal Lodha 
• “OneDrive in Action: Transforming Industries, Empowering Success” with Jason Moore and Arwa Tyebkhan 
• “Orchestrating Data and Process – Finance and Tax Transformation with AI Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents” with Freda Sylvester,Coskun Cavusoglu and Claire Callahan 
• “Is there Life after Clippy? A Panel Discussion on AI and Copilot extensibility” with Dan Stevenson  

Microsoft 365, Office Product Group, Loop, and Planner 

Get ready to revolutionize your work life! It's time to think about the future of work. Discover the latest updates in Microsoft 365 that are designed to make teamwork, file management, and task management a breeze. Stay in the loop, connect with your peers, and work smarter than ever before. 

• “AI Driven Project Management with Microsoft Planner” with Scott Van Vliet and Roberto Bojorquez Alfaro 
• “Enabling AI Powered Collaboration with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Pages” with Ron Pessner and Jake Cohen
• “Excel-lent Adventures: Creators’ Tips and Tricks for Mastering Microsoft 365” with Jamal Little and Callie August  
• “Microsoft 365 Copilot - What's New” with Bobby Kishore and Dan Parish 

OneDrive and SharePoint  

The way we work is evolving, and it's time to rethink the future of work with OneDrive and SharePoint. Discover the latest updates that enhance collaboration, streamline file management, and improve task coordination. Stay informed, connected with your team, and work more efficiently with these powerful tools.  

• “Agents in SharePoint: What’s New and What’s Next” with CJ Tan 
• “Automating Content Processes: What’s New in SharePoint Workflow and Metadata” with Ashu Rawat 
• “Content, Collab, and Agents: What's New For SharePoint” with Jason Moore and Maeneka Grewal  
• “From Start to Sync: OneDrive Deployment and Migration Done Right” with Kayla Ngan and Gaia Carini 
• “Manage Data Effectively with Microsoft 365 Backup, Microsoft 365 Backup Storage, and Microsoft 365 Archive” with Sree Lakshmi and Diksha Upadhyay 
• “NextGen Collaboration: The Future of Sharing in M365” with Stephen Rice and Ihcene Cheriet
• “One Drive AI: Your Smartest Partner in Collaboration” with Ben Truelove and Lesha Bhansali 
• “OneDrive: The Next Era” with Miceile Barrett and Arvind Mishra 
• “SharePoint Agents for Your Front Line Workers” with CJ Tan and Ed Averett 
• “Streamline Business Document Management with SharePoint Agreements Solution” with Vijay Sharma, Lauri Ellis, Rk Menon, Robert Woods, Rebecca Seib and Tom Orrison
• “The Future of Content AI and Content Management” with Kristen Kamath and Julie Seto 
• “The Intranet of Tomorrow: Beautiful, Flexible, and AI Ready” by Melissa Torres, Judith Yaaqoubi and Wende Copfer 

Learn more about what the SharePoint team and OneDrive team are planning for M365Con25.

Power Platform  

Discover the future of SharePoint and Power Platform integration and learn how to leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation within your organization. Join us and take the first step toward transforming your digital workspace! 

• “Building SharePoint Embedded Solutions with Power Platform” with Steve Picelik and Shreyas Saravanan 
• “Real-World Stories: How Customers are Transforming with Copilot Studio and Power Platform” with Sameer Bhangar and Remi Dyon 

Security  

Join security sessions to learn the latest in security operations and practical steps for modernizing security and addressing oversharing concerns with Security Copilot, SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM), and Purview. 

• “Mastering Microsoft Sentinel: Live Incident Detection and Response in Action” with Toby Golden  
• “Modernizing Security Operations Using Security Copilot” with Rod Trent 
• “Secure Access for Your Employees with the Microsoft Entra Suite” with Irina Nechaeva  
• “Secure AI: Practical Steps for Addressing Oversharing Concerns Utilizing SAM and Purview” with Sophie Ke and Dave Minasyan  
• “Unlocking AI Governance with Microsoft Purview” with Nishan DeSilva and Safeena Begum Lepakshi 
• “SOC Optimization to Get the Right Data and Right Alerts Into Microsoft Sentinel and XDR” with Jon Shectman and Andrea Fisher 

Small and Medium Business (SMB)  

Expect a transformative experience through our Small and Medium Business (SMB) track, where industry experts will unveil AI-first strategies tailored for small and medium businesses. Learn best practices for Copilot adoption, successful migration to Microsoft 365, and how to leverage cutting-edge tools from Microsoft Teams.  

• “Accelerating Growth with AI-first Strategies for Small and Medium Businesses” with Brenna Robinson 
• “Copilot Adoption and Best Practices for Small and Medium Businesses” with Gabe Ho, Greg Otterstrom and Tiffany lee
• “Experts Tips for a Successful Migration to Microsoft 365 for Small and Medium Businesses” with Troy Starr, Jack Cootes and Rolly Marino 
• “Drive customer growth for small and medium businesses with tools from M365 and Microsoft Teams” with Bindu Pillai, and Angela Chin.
• “Scale with AI: How Small and Medium Business Can Leverage Copilot Agents to Orchestrate Their Business at Scale” with Gabe Ho and Elif Algedik
• “The Future of Work: How AI Will Transform Small and Medium Businesses” with Alexia Cambon, Jacky Magee, Nick Masci and Karim R. Lakhani 

Learn more about what the SMB team is planning for M365Con25.

Teams  

Join our experts at the event to explore new tools for IT admins, secure and trustworthy digital events, and revolutionary frontline operations. Elevate your team’s efficiency and impact with streamlined workflows and enhanced external collaboration, all within one powerful platform. 

• “Collaboration at Scale: Teams Leadership Panel” with Manik Gupta , Mark Swift and Lan Ye and Sumi Singh
• “Deploying and Optimizing Teams Phone for Your Organization” with Sean Glimour and Ashish Gupta
• “Discover New Customization Capabilities of Copilot in Teams Meetings and the Latest Copilot Capabilities on Mobile” with Vincent Chan and Alex Godin
• “Enhance Your Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) User's Experience with New Optimization for Microsoft Teams” with Fernando Klurfan 
• “Inside Microsoft: Transforming the Modern Workplace with Microsoft Teams Rooms and Places” with Roy Sherry and Sam Albert
• “AI in Microsoft Teams Meetings: Empower collaboration with the Facilitator Agent” with Alex Godin
• “Mastering Microsoft Teams Townhall: IT Strategies for Scalable and Reliable Digital Events” with Preethi Ramarathinam and David NguyenVinod Ravichandran
• “Mastering Teams Rooms Pro Management” with Kim Matlock and Christian Schacht
• “Maximize Your Collaboration in Chats and Channels in Microsoft Teams” with Roshin Ramesan and Derek Snook 
• “Microsoft Teams: Collaboration and Communication in the era of AI”with Aarthi Natarajan and Ilya Bukshteyn
• “Revolutionizing Frontline Operations: Harnessing Teams and AI for Enhanced Efficiency and Impact” with Tulsi Keshkamat, Mike Holste and Navjot Marwaha
• “Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Collaboration in Teams” with Charu Puhazholi and Luis Orozco Martinez
• “Simplify Automations with Workflows in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint” with Loki Meyburg, Ashu Rawat and Connor Rodewald
• “Teams Apps and Agents Management: New Tools for IT Admins” with Shruti Dhir and Brian Nguyen 
• “The Next Generation of Teams External Collaboration” with Nitesh Golcha, Jayden Lee and Vinaya Kansal 

Learn more about what the Teams team is planning for M365Con25.

Viva 

Microsoft Viva is transforming employee experience by providing a comprehensive platform that integrates communication, knowledge, learning, and insights. It empowers employees to stay connected, access essential information, and continuously develop their skills, leading to increased engagement and productivity. Customers benefit from a more motivated and informed workforce, which ultimately drives better business outcomes 

• “Closing the Loop: Acting Effectively on Employee Feedback” by Mark Straetmans  and Alisa Liddle 
• “Unlocking Enterprise Knowledge with AI and Copilot” with Christina Ferancik and Jason Mayans 
• “Viva Communications and Communities Administration, Moderation, Security and Compliance” with Sandra Martinez Vargas and Tejas Mehta 
• “Viva Connections: Building an Employee App for your Organization with SharePoint and Viva” with Tejas Mehta, DC Padur and Ed Averett
• “What's New and What’s Next for Microsoft Viva Communications and Communities” with Murali Sitaram and Kripal Kavi 

Windows  

Are you ready to dive into a world of innovation and collaboration? Join us for an unforgettable experience packed with enlightening sessions, engaging discussions, and endless networking opportunities. Here's a sneak peek at some of the exciting sessions we have lined up for you: 

• “Evolving Windows with Continuous Innovation” with Thomas Trombley and Jason Leznek 
• “Microsoft 365 and Windows - Better Together” with Pooja Malhotra and Nikita Tiwari
• “Untangling This Thing Called AI (Copilot+ vs. Copilot vs. M365 Copilot)” with Aria Hanson and Paul Gusmorino 

Lightning Talks – From the Microsoft Product Area in the Expo Hall 

Lightning talks are back again. Join us next to the Microsoft Product booth for our fast-paced 20-minute technical lightning talks exploring the fundamentals and real-world applications of our products and sessions on careers, diversity and inclusion and workplace culture. See below for our current list of lightning talks! 

• “Being Lucky on Purpose” with Dona Sarkar 
• “Building a career with M365 with the help of the Community” with Heather Cook  
• “Building LOB apps for admin trust & approval” with Brian Nguyen and Shruti Dhir  
• “Copilot Success Kit Deep Dive” with Jessie Hwang  
• “Demystifying the MVP Program and connecting through community” with Laurie Pottmeyer
• “Driving better News engagement with the Copilot charged Enterprise News Reader” with DC Padur and Ping Jiang  
• “Enhancing Employee Experience with Copilot and Microsoft Viva” with Connie Welsh, Sarath Rangu , and Meeta Chaudhari
• “Executive session - Drive Business Transformation and ROI with Copilot” with Gaelle Thurau
• “Fast time to value with Viva Connections” with Tejas Mehta and DC Padur 
• “Getting started with Viva Amplify” with Marc Mroz and Michael Holste  
• “Getting to know SharePoint Embedded” with Steve Pucelik  
• “Hear 10 ideas for your next SharePoint agent in 10 minutes” with CJ Tan
• “How to scale your Agent testing - introducing the Copilot Studio Kit” with Remi Dyon 
• “How to Train Your AI to Build Your Personal Brand” with Miri Rodriguez 
• “How Windows Ships” with Thomas Trombley and Aria Hanson
• “M365 Migration Customer Journeys” with Vishal Lodha 
• “Managing AI Powered Collaboration: New IT Admin Capabilities for Loop and Copilot Pages” with Jake Cohen
• “Managing Consumptive billing in M365” with Akanksha Rakesh
• “Managing your brand for Career Advancement” with Karuana Gatimu
• “Maximize your collaboration in chats and channels in Microsoft Teams” with Derek Snook and Roshin Ramesan
• “Maximize Your Teams Experience with Teams Premium” with Saurabh Sah and Chris Luce
• “Planner, Copilot and Project Manager Agent” with Robyn Guarriello
• “SharePoint can do what?! Learn how to build beautiful, engaging, and powerful pages with the latest features!” with Melissa Torres
• “Simplify data collection and automate workflows with forms for Lists and Document Libraries” with Sahil Baid and Vaibhav Verma
• “Supercharge your productivity in Microsoft Teams and SharePoint” with Loki Meyburg and Connor Rodewald
• “The APPocolypse” with Josh Ledgard
• “Unlock the power of Microsoft 365 with a Surface Copilot+ PC” with Chauncey Larsen
• “Unlocking Career Advancement: Mentorship Strategies and Allyship” with Miranda Jones
• “Upgrade business processes for small and medium businesses with Microsoft 365 and Business Central” with Greg Otterstrom
• “What's New and Next in Managing Microsoft 365” with Tiffany Lee 
• “What's new in SAM: Governing Copilot and Agent permissions” with Dave Minasyan  

Microsoft Research targeted roundtable discussions  

Join us for hands-on, research-led roundtables and for an opportunity to provide your thoughts and impact the future of our experiences. 

The Microsoft User Experience Research team is hosting interactive sessions on AI and the future of Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Viva. Share your insights and learn about the latest product ideas in these feedback-driven events. 

Customer feedback is at the heart of our innovation process, and we want to hear from you. 

“At Microsoft, learning from our customers is a privilege and a vital part of our customer-driven innovation process. By sharing your perspectives, you enable us to create solutions that truly meet your needs and enhance your overall experience with Microsoft products.” – Marcella Silva, Partner Director of User Experience Research. 

What you can expect: 

• Interactive Sessions: Engage in hands-on activities and discussions with the Microsoft User Experience Research and Product teams. 

• Expert Insights: Learn from the experts behind your favorite Microsoft products. 

• Exclusive Previews: Get a sneak peek at current explorations and upcoming features. 

• Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and Microsoft teams. 

How to sign up: 

Stay tuned! The sign-up form and detailed session descriptions will be available shortly. 

Research session participants will need to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement. As a thank you, you will receive a $20 gift card for each session you join. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference on the future of Microsoft 365! 

Making the Microsoft 365 Community Conference Work for You: 5 Essential Tips 

1. Plan Your Schedule: Review the agenda in advance to prioritize sessions, keynotes, and workshops that align with your goals. 
2. Engage with Experts: Visit the Expo Hall to connect with Microsoft product makers, see live demos, and ask questions. 
3. Network and Collaborate: Take advantage of networking breaks, evening gatherings, and the attendee party to connect with peers and industry leaders. 
4. Take Notes and Participate: Record key insights and actively ask questions during sessions. 
5. Share and Follow Up: Bring your learnings back to your team and stay in touch with new connections. 

Your front row seat to the future of work 

Learn more  

Visit M365Conf.com and follow the action on X/Twitter: @M365Conf / #M365Con, @Microsoft365, @MSFTCopilot, @SharePoint, @OneDrive, @MicrosoftTeams, @MSPowerPlat, @Microsoft365Dev, and @MSFTAdoption. And on our Microsoft Community LinkedIn and Learning YouTube channel. 

 

Join in: The Microsoft 365 Community Conference in Las Vegas, NV | May 6-8, 2025, | https://aka.ms/M365Conf2025 – Sponsored by Microsoft.

I hope you will join us in Las Vegas for an unforgettable week of innovation, inspiration, and community! Get ready to dive into the action with passionate MVPs, Microsoft product leaders, and an incredible lineup of tools like Copilot, Teams, Office, SharePoint, OneDrive, Loop, Viva, Power Platform, Lists, Planner, and so much more. Let us make memories and shape the future together! 

Check out some highlights and how awesome the 2024 event was: 

Highlights from the 2024 Microsoft 365 Community Conference - YouTube 

Cheers and I cannot wait to meet you there! 

 

Heather Cook, Principal PM, Microsoft Customer Advocacy Group & Community Engagement and Events