Join Heather Cook and special guest host Rob Nunez as they take you through the latest in #AI news, #Microsoft365 product updates, and community news & events.

Episode 55 of "Mondays at Microsoft" goes LIVE on Monday, August 25 at 8am PT! ☕

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Mondays at Microsoft – Show Notes

INTRO

Heather Cook:
Welcome to Mondays at Microsoft, where we break down the next two weeks across the Microsoft world, focusing on Modern Work, AI, and Power Platform.

Guest Host: Rob Nunez, Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft

• Celebrating 10 years at Microsoft
• Background in Azure, Power Platform, M365, Copilot, SharePoint & OneDrive

Thanks to Shure for keeping our audio top-notch!

COMING UP

• Toastmasters embraces AI to empower speakers
• Generative AI for Permitting to accelerate clean energy
• Upcoming OneDrive event showcasing Copilot + OneDrive features

BIG ROCKS SEGMENT

Quantum-Safe Security: Progress Towards Next-Generation Cryptography

Microsoft’s Quantum Safe Program prepares for post-quantum cryptography to protect data against future quantum threats. Collaborations include NIST, IETF, ISO, and ETSI, with real-world testing and crypto-agility strategies.

More info: Quantum Safe Security

Toastmasters – Embracing AI for Public Speaking

Toastmasters International integrates AI tools to provide real-time feedback on tone, pace, filler words, and facial expressions—enhancing learning without replacing human connection.

More info:

• Microsoft Feature Story
• Toastmasters + AI

AI Hits the Gridiron: NFL & Microsoft Sideline Innovation

Microsoft Copilot and Azure AI are now integrated into NFL Sideline Viewing System:

• 2,500 Surface Copilot+ PCs
• Real-time data for coaches, analysts, and operations
• Supporting everything from scouting to stadium logistics

Read more: Microsoft NFL AI Partnership

ICYMI SEGMENT

Code Meets Currency: GitHub Copilot Powers Argentina’s Banking Breakthrough

Galicia Bank in Argentina used GitHub Copilot to enable free dollar transactions after currency control changes—showing AI’s impact in finance, productivity, and innovation.

More info:

• Microsoft Feature
• Copilot in Argentina

Generative AI for Permitting

Hackathon 2024 prototype Project GreenLight uses AI to accelerate permitting for clean energy projects, reducing bottlenecks and supporting regulatory reviews.

More info:

• Microsoft Garage Wall of Fame
• Generative AI for Permitting

PRODUCT SEGMENT

Copilot + OneDrive Event

Date: October 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM PT
3rd annual OneDrive digital event featuring Copilot demos, product insights, and live AMA with product leaders Jeff Teper & Jason Moore.

Register & learn more: OneDrive Event
Additional resources:

• OneDrive Customer Office Hours
• Sync Up Podcast
• OneDrive Community Blog

SharePoint News

• Sections with AI: Generate rich page sections using Copilot prompts.
  More info: Sections with AI
• FAQ Web Part: AI-powered public preview for structured FAQs from docs and transcripts.
  More info: FAQ Web Part

Power Platform Updates

• Power Platform Community Conference 2025 – Las Vegas, October
  Register: PPCC 2025
• Women in Power Mentorship Program – Apply by August 31
  Details: Women in Power LinkedIn

VS Live! Highlights

Over 70 sessions led by 39 Microsoft speakers covering Visual Studio, Azure, and GitHub Copilot. On-demand playlist available:

Watch here:

• VS Live! Blog
• VS Live! On-Demand

COMMUNITY & EVENTS

All events: Community Days

Spotlight:

• CollabDays Finland 2025 | September 11 | Vantaa, Finland

Past Community Led Events:

• DynamicsCon Regional – Rocky Mountain | Aug 21 | Denver, CO

Past Community Produced (Paid) Events:

• TechCon 365 Atlanta 2025 | Aug 11-15 | Atlanta, GA

Upcoming Community Led Events:

• DynamicsCon Regional – Ohio Valley | Aug 26-27 | Dublin, Ohio
• CollabDays Finland 2025 | Sept 10-11 | Vantaa, Finland
• aMP Bordeaux 2025 | Sept 10-11 | Bruges, France
• Baltic Summit 2025 | Sept 12-13 | Gdynia, Poland
• Experts Live UK | Sept 16 | London, England
• DynamicsCon Regional – Texas | Sept 17 | Grapevine, Texas
• M365 Twin Cities | Sept 19 | Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
• aMP Hammamet 2025 | Sept 20-21 | Nabuel, Tunisia
• Future Data Driven Summit 2025 | Sept 24 | Virtual
• AI-Native Workplace Summit 2025 | Sept 24 | Virtual

Upcoming Community Produced (Paid) Events:

• North American Cloud & Collaboration Summit | Sept 7-9 | Branson, Missouri
• European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference 2025 | Sept 15-18 | Vienna, Austria
• CloudBuilt | Sept 17-18 | Brussels, Belgium
• Identity Days Paris 2025 | Oct 20-21 | Paris, France
• DynUG Autumn Conference 2025 | Nov 25-26 | Oslo, Norway
• ESPC25 | Dec 1-4 | Dublin, Ireland
• Microsoft Fabric Community Conference | Mar 16-20 | Atlanta, Georgia

RESOURCES & SOCIAL MEDIA

• Mondays at Microsoft calendar & downloads: aka.ms/MondaysAtMicrosoft
• Tech Community News Desk: aka.ms/CommunityNewsDesk
• Listen on Apple Podcasts & Spotify: aka.ms/MondaysAtMicrosoft
• Microsoft Global Community Initiative: aka.ms/MGCI
• Facebook: Microsoft Community
• LinkedIn: Microsoft Community
• Twitter/X: MSFT Adoption

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