Microsoft SharePoint Week - ESPC Conference, 2024

Welcome to Microsoft SharePoint Week!

We’re excited to invite you to Microsoft SharePoint Content Week, running from October 14th – 18th, 2024. This week-long event is packed with free, expert-led online sessions designed to boost your knowledge and skills in all things Microsoft SharePoint.

Join industry leaders, Microsoft MVPs, and top community contributors as they share insights, best practices, and innovative solutions to help you thrive in your SharePoint journey. Whether you’re looking to streamline collaboration, improve data management, or unlock new capabilities, this is the event for you.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from the best and get inspired with actionable ideas for your projects.

Be sure to join us – you won’t want to miss out! Register below.

Creating custom Copilots for SharePoint Online with Microsoft Copilot Studio

Monday | 14th Oct | 11:00 CEST

Paolo Pialorsi, MVP

In this webinar you learn how to leverage Microsoft Copilot Studio (MCS) to create custom copilots for SharePoint Online.

In particular, you can see how to create a custom copilot with MCS and how to configure it to access SharePoint Online files. You learn how to configure security with Entra ID, and how to configure MCS accordingly. The webinar targets developers and makers willing to learn how to work with MCS. At the end of this webinar you will be able to create your SharePoint custom copilots.

Benefits of attending the webinar – Learn how Microsoft Copilot Studio works when creating custom copilots. Learn how to master MCS when consuming SharePoint Online documents.

Is there a demo? Yes, there will be demos. Actually it will be a step by step demo explaining how to create a custom copilot with Microsoft Copilot Studio. There will be tasks in MCS, Entra ID, and SharePoint Online.

Creating contracts with SharePoint Premium's Content Assembly

Monday | 14th Oct | 16:00 CEST

Sari Soinoja, MVP

Join me for an insightful webinar on how SharePoint Premium’s Content Assembly feature can modernise your contract management process in SharePoint.

Learn how to create and manage contracts efficiently and accurately with modern templates and dynamic customisation.

Is there a demo?

- Modern Templates: Learn how to set up and publish templates for standardised contracts.

- Dynamic Customisation: Explore how to add conditional sections and chapters based on input values.

Building Your Copilot Muscle: Practical Examples

Tuesday | 15th Oct | 11:00 CEST

Zoe Wilson, MVP

In no time at all, Copilot has completely transformed the art of the possible for how we all work, bringing the leap forward in AI capabilities right into the everyday apps and services that we all use daily to get our work done. However, just turning these on is not enough.

However, just turning these on is not enough. People need guidance and support to understand the potential, they need to build their Copilot muscle, developing new habits and practices that include these new features and capabilities, and then take these capabilities into all their apps, not just those in the Microsoft space. Alongside that, tenant admins and champions need to be able to manage and measure the usage of Copilot, so they can help understand how to get the most value out of the tools, regardless of where they are using it.

Microsoft Copilot’s power is surfaced to users in many different ways and this workshop will cover the full range that relates to the Modern Workplace in Microsoft 365, Bing, Power Platform, Viva and more, helping you to learn what to use when. Through live demos and hands-on labs, our three presenters will share the reality of these services, along with our experiences from customers, including small organisations right the way through to large enterprises.

Whether you work in a large enterprise or work with SMBs, this session will give you the information you need to drive value from Copilot in your organisation.

By attending this session, you will:

Understand the different apps and services where you can interact with Copilot and why you would use them, including the licensing required.
See practical examples of how to prompt across different Copilot services, and why context matters.
Learn how you and your organisation can build your Copilot muscle effectively, wherever you are in the journey.

Developers! Learn how to use the SharePoint Framework to customize and extend SharePoint

Tuesday | 15th Oct | 16:00 CEST

Andrew Connell, MVP

The best way you can customize and extend your SharePoint site is using the SharePoint Framework (SPFx), the latest evolution of SharePoint development.

This model is the way you customize and extend the modern experience in SharePoint. In this session, you’ll learn what the SharePoint Framework is & how to get started installing everything you need on your workstation to start building. Then you’ll learn how to build web parts and how you can customize the user experience with extensions.

Learn the recommended and best way to customize SharePoint Online & Viva Connections.

Learn how to get started creating your first SPFx project in less than 3 minutes.

Is there a demo?

Yes, 2-3.

How to setup your workstation to create SPFx components
Create your first web part with a custom property pane

The Path to an Engaged and Vibrant Community

Wednesday | 16th Oct | 16:00 CEST

Merethe Stave, MVP

Come and listen, let us gather around the campfire as we tell the epic saga of the brave navigators who set course through known and unknown waters towards digital transformation.

Our story follows the fearless explorers who seek to conquer the new world of Microsoft Viva Engage, as they leave the familiar shores of Workplace and Yammer.

We will explore three chronicles of discovery:

Mapping the Old Territories: Our brave explorers will dive into the maps of the past, comparing the old landscapes with the lush areas of Viva Engage. They will reveal the treasures and tools that await in this new land, with examples of the opportunities it offers.

Anchoring at Viva Engage: With compasses set and sails hoisted, the expedition will set out. We will be guided on how to gather the treasures of Viva Engage within the Teams galleon, adjusting along the way by the stars, and taking weather conditions into account. We sail over to Microsoft 365 and Viva Engage, and enlist good helpers.

Navigating the Seas of Community: The captains will share their experiences recorded in logbooks, enlist the crew (the good helpers), interpret the maps with magnifying glasses and analyses, and cultivate a thriving ecosystem on the ever-changing tides of Viva Engage.

So prepare the ships and set sail towards the horizon, where the world of Microsoft Viva Engage awaits to be claimed and cultivated. May this session inspire many to embark on this grand journey for digital mastery!

Benefits of attending the webinar –

You will take home 3 treasures:

o The Compass of Foresight: Explorers will gain the vision and see more clearly what lies on the horizon. They will receive good advice on how to navigate through the currents before setting out, understanding the essential rituals and harmony of the crew required for a successful journey.

o The Map of New Beginnings: The pioneers will acquire the sacred scripts that mark the beginning of their Viva Engage adventure, from hoisting the app aboard Teams to onboarding the first communities of travelers.

o The Art of Sailing Forward: The chroniclers will teach us the experienced strategies for steering communities through the winds of change, ensuring that the new Viva Engage lands flourish with collaboration, knowledge sharing, and unity.