Tech Talks presents: XIAD overview, updates, train the trainer events & Server logic in Power Pages
Join us on Thursday, November 13th at 8am PT as Nagesh Bhat, Senior Product Manager, Power Pages presents 'Server logic in Power Pages' and Alisha Dranitsaris, Partner Enablement Program Manager, Partner Success presents 'XIAD overview, recent updates, train the trainer events'. Makers can now securely execute JavaScript on the server, bringing extensibility directly into the site runtime. Since the logic runs on the server, it remains hidden from the browser and is protected by web roles and table permissions. Makers can add and manage this logic in Power Pages Studio, with authoring supported in Visual Studio Code, which provides IntelliSense and compile-time validation. The session also includes a walkthrough of Microsoft's XIAD program, recent updates to the program and a look at the Train the Trainer events. Be sure to join the session to see how you and your organization can get the most out of the program. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingTech Talks presents: FTRSA & The latest release of the Copilot Studio Kit
Join us on Thursday, November 7th at 8am PT as Kellie Piber, Principal Program Manager, Partner Success presents 'FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA): New eligibility requirements and nomination process' and Mehdi Slaoui Andaloussi, Principal Software ENG. MGR, Power CAT presents 'Latest release of the Copilot Studio Kit'. The FastTrack Recognized Solution Architect (FTRSA) program highlights architects who go beyond basic implementation, driving customer success, fostering innovation, and advancing Microsoft’s ecosystem through outstanding technical expertise. Nominations are now open! The session covers everything from the updated requirements as well as the process to nominate yourself to become a part of the elite global community. The session also includes a walkthrough of the latest release of the Copilot Studio Kit—featuring a redesigned home for makers and admins, a dedicated governance and compliance hub, and a suite of powerful new capabilities. The Copilot Studio Kit brings together a comprehensive set of components and tools designed to accelerate agent development and drive adoption of Microsoft Copilot Studio. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingTech Talks presents: Build and Extend Agents directly from Power Pages
Join us on Thursday, October 9th at 8am PT as Nagesh Bhat, Senior Product Manager, Power Pages and Saumitra Nanda, Principal Program Manager, Power Pages present 'Build and Extend Agents directly from Power Pages'. Overview: Power Pages web agent allows makers to create intelligent agents directly from forms, enabling them to assist users with specific tasks like record creation or form submissions automatically. These agents can leverage site’s content and business logic to provide context-aware responses. Native authentication and single sign-on (SSO) support ensure that agents recognize and securely interact with authenticated users, providing a seamless and personalized experience. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecording
Cannot sync Country when connecting greenfields D365 BC <-> Dataverse (and onto D365 Sales)
Hey, sorry for the very newbie question, but everyone has to start somewhere! I get this cryptic incantation when trying to connect an essentially greenfields D365 BC (a small bit of progress through assisted setup) and a similarly vanilla D365 Sales instance, using the very latest updates on 2025 wave 2 (like I've applied this weeks coming update and any and all of the background app updates etc afaik is totally up-to-date at 28 Sep 2025 - maybe this is new and because we're living bleeding edge, may possibly be a heads up for someone out there, I really dont know. Cannot sync Country when connecting greenfields D365 BC <-> Dataverse (and onto D365 Sales) - Business Process Error: Choice member name to[o] long. dyn365bc_countryregionaddressformat_v2_0.City_x002B_County_x002B_Post_x0020_Code_x0020__x0028_no_x0020_commax0029 When performing the Dataverse connection and trying to enable all of the available fields, the above error message appears, and no matter what the dropdown is set to, the choice in the error doesn't seem to change, in PowerApps, in Choices, is no entries for 'dyn365bc_country' (but plenty of others), has been setting up for a day and a half half sync'ed, country not published nor trying, but seemingly leaving some of the rest in limbo. I asked CoPilot, ChatGPT et al and poked around without coming up with anything, didnt pass the google test, thought maybe an MS Call, but we try not to take the mickey and at least try firstTech Talks presents: Copilot + Power Funded Engagements
Join us on Thursday, October 2nd at 8am PT as Ginny Hoban, Director, Product Marketing, Microsoft; Matthew Davis, Product Marketing Manager, Microsoft; Courtney Lanza, Architect Solutions, Microsoft; and Paula Nobre Santos, Senior Business Strategy Manager, Microsoft present 'Copilot + Power Funded Engagements'. This session will provide an overview of the new Copilot + Power Funded Engagements including highlights of changes since last year, key elements of the program, an overview of the design, structure, and best practices for engagement delivery, and understanding how success is measured. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecording
Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Program - Train the Trainer Events
We invite you to attend an upcoming Train the Trainer session for Microsoft Partners to learn more about the Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Program and how to lead workshops that empower customers to use and adopt Microsoft products. Our Train the Trainer events are designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to deliver successful Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) sessions. ✨ Why Attend? Hands-On Experience: Participate in labs and demos just like customers will. Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced trainers and get your questions answered. Comprehensive Resources: Access all the content and support you need to succeed. 📅 Upcoming Events: Agent in a Day Discover the basics of building agents with Microsoft Copilot Studio, including generative AI orchestration and integrating external data sources. Friday October 24, 2025 09:00-17:00 (GMT+2) Central European Time Zone Register Friday November 7, 2025 09:00-17:00 (GMT-6) Central Time Zone Register App in a Day Explore the fundamentals of building apps with Microsoft Power Apps, including creating custom business applications without writing code. More dates coming soon! Currently available on-demand. Inquire at xiadevents@microsoft.com Automation in a Day Explore automation solutions with Power Automate, including creating workflows and automating business processes. Friday November 21, 2025 09:00-17:00 (GMT-6) Central Time Zone Register Once registered, look for your registration confirmation email from notification@msftevents.microsoft.com that contains your unique Teams meeting link to join the virtual event. Be sure to check spam and junk folders, and mark as a safe sender. If you are unable to locate your registration confirmation, email pappspartnerevents@microsoft.com. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event! Partner with us! Are you a Microsoft Partner interested in the opportunity to join the program and deliver Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) events? 🔍 Learn more about the program and review partner eligibility criteria: https://aka.ms/xiadpartneropportunity. 📧 Contact the XIAD Program team: xiadevents@microsoft.com 🚀 Get started today: https://aka.ms/XIADGetStarted 📤 Submit requests to deliver events: https://aka.ms/xIAD/PartnerEventsTech Talks presents: Employee Self-Service Agent in Copilot Studio
Join us on Thursday, September 25th at 8am PT as Jolene Tam, Senior Product Marketing Manager, M365 & Copilot and Mohanraj Ganesan, Principal Product Manager, Microsoft present 'Employee Self-Service Agent in Copilot Studio'. Join us for an overview and demo of the Employee Self-Service Agent, your single front door for HR and IT support — streamlining how employees get information and get tasks done for their most common workplace scenarios. Jump start your HR and IT support with Employee Self-Service Agent, which works with your existing systems and agents, without users needing to navigate to other tools or apps. In this session, see how you can set up, configure, and extend the Employee Self-Service Agent in Copilot Studio. Reduce implementation time with pre-built connectors to knowledge sources and systems of record, along with accelerators for preconfigured workflows and topics. It’s also highly extensible via Copilot Studio to tailor the agent for your organizational needs. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecordingTech Talks presents: The Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) program overview, updates and upcoming events
Join us on Thursday, September 18th at 8am PT as Alisha Dranitsaris, Partner Enablement Program Manager, Microsoft presents 'The Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) program overview, updates and upcoming events'. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecording
Tech Talks presents: Fabric Data Agents in Action: From Fabric to Microsoft Copilot Studio
Join us on Thursday, September 4th at 8am PT as Amir Jafari, Senior Product Manager, Data Science R&D presents 'Fabric Data Agents in Action: From Fabric to Microsoft Copilot Studio '. Learn how to create and configure Fabric Data Agents to harness the power of generative AI in Microsoft Fabric. You’ll discover how to tailor these agents to your data, integrate them seamlessly across the Microsoft ecosystem, and follow best practices for setup, domain specialization, and grounding strategies. You will also learn how to connect your agents with Copilot Studio, Teams to power advanced multi-agent solutions that unlock intelligent, domain-aware experiences across your organization. We hope to see you there! Call to Action: Click on the link to save the calendar invite: https://aka.ms/TechTalksInvite View past recordings (sign in required): https://aka.ms/TechTalksRecording
