TechCon 365,&nbsp;a Microsoft 365 Conference &amp; Power Platform Conference, brings to you the world’s leading experts in&nbsp;Microsoft 365,&nbsp;SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva and Azure.
Whether you are&nbsp;new to Microsoft 365, Power Platform and SharePoint or an experienced power user, admin or developer, TechCon365 has content designed to fit your experience level and area of interest. Our workshops and sessions are taught by Microsoft Certified Trainers, Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft Regional Directors and Microsoft engineers.
At&nbsp;TechCon 365, a Microsoft 365 Conference and Power Platform Conference, subject matter is divided into tracks and each session is designated for beginner, intermediate, advanced or expert. Tracks are offered for the following subjects:&nbsp;Microsoft 365 Apps,&nbsp; SharePoint, Azure / 365 Development, Microsoft Teams, Power Apps, Content Management, Power Users, Business Value, Implementation/Administration, Power Automate (Flow)/Workflow, Power BI - Business Intelligence, SharePoint Development, and more. Choose one complete learning track or mix and match based on what content best meets you and your organization’s current needs!

TechCon 365 Atlanta 2025

Room A404

NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A COMPUTER WITH THE LATEST VERSION OF POWER BI DESKTOP INSTALLED PRIOR TO WORKSHOP TIME. THIS IS A HANDS ON BOOTCAMP.

Need to create stunning dashboards from your SharePoint data?

Yes you do!

In this bootcamp, we’ll show you:
• How should I approach my BI need?
• What things should be considered when creating dashboards?
• What are the best practices?
• How much is this going to cost me to license?
• What security aspects should concern me?

Who should take this course:
If your company uses Office 365 or SharePoint 2013/2016 and you are a:
• Manager
• Business Analyst
• Power User
• SharePoint Administrator
• Consultant

If you work in these areas, you will see value:
• Marketing
• Information Technology
• Finance
• Sales
• Social Media

The class assumes no prior knowledge of Power BI and Data Concepts.

What is required for this class:
Install Microsoft Power BI Desktop on your laptop (recommended but not required)
We'll provide an Office 365 site for you to use for exercises

In this workshop you will:
• Learn how to create Production Dashboards using Power BI, from SharePoint list and document library data
• How to use Power BI in a multitude of situations, including ad hoc analysis and the creation of formal dashboard.
• Learn the Power BI components: Power BI Desktop, PowerBI.com, Power BI mobile applications and how they can be used with Office 365 and SharePoint
• Receive an introduction into the core functions of Power BI; Data extraction, loading and transformation using Power Query Formula Language (“M”) and DAX.
• Receive some guidelines on how to extract Project data in fast manner.
• Discover some data modeling practices that will ensure you have maximum flexibility in analysis. You'll also learn some visualization best practices to ensure you can tell your digital story effectively
• Learn best practices for maintaining content with your organization

This workshop provides an end to end view of Power BI for SharePoint reporting, so that you are able to use Power BI immediately for your needs.

Power BI Bootcamp for SharePoint Professionals

Dive deep into the transformative capabilities of modern Power Automate with Copilot in this engaging, full-day workshop. Tailored for both newcomers seeking foundational knowledge and seasoned users looking to enhance their expertise, this session will arm you with the critical skills necessary to revolutionize business processes through effective automation. You’ll master the crucial practice of detailed requirements gathering to craft targeted automation strategies, accompanied by practical exercises in designing, building, and deploying powerful flows that boost efficiency and streamline your organizational operations.

By the end of the day, participants will not only possess hands-on skills in flow creation and deployment but will also gain a strategic perspective on utilizing automation to address unique business challenges. This workshop is designed to instill confidence and proficiency, enabling you to leverage Power Automate to its fullest, transforming everyday tasks into automated efficiencies and nurturing a culture of productivity within your team.

Join us to harness the power of automation and reshape your business operations with Power Automate, Copilot, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams, unlocking new levels of performance and innovation.

Mastering Power Automate: From Requirements Gathering to Building Efficient Flows

Ready for the Copilot revolution?  Yeah, so are lots of people, but is your house in order to take that on?  Maybe, maybe not.  During this session we will discuss what needs to be done before, during and after adopting copilot into your organization.  What change strategies do you have in place to what training do the end users need will be covered.  Take with you best practices, case studies and stories from other customers to help you learn and leverage things that have been done.  

Adopting Copilot into your Organization

Say your company rushes in the coming months to implement a Copilot over their Intranet. An employee asks the Copilot, "How much does my co-worker make?" How will it answer?

This scenario becomes plausible as Copilot is connected to data sources for Q&A activities. If the data related to pay, layoffs, and other sensitive topics is accessible by the AI, it's possible that an employee could get an answer to their question. You should take great care before connecting it to your own internal data.

Unfortunately hearing GPT, AI and Machine Learning terms thrown about like doubloons at a Mardi Gras parade in the news is giving many organizations FOMO. We'll discuss what you should know before you jump in.

In this session, we'll address:
- What are these technologies and how they will impact you
- How can these technologies be used in your organization
- Data and security considerations
- Preparing for unintended consequences

Join us to learn about this brave new world and how you could apply it in your own work.

How to Avoid AI Disasters: Copilot, Data Security, and Unintended Consequences

Let's talk about real-world preparation Microsoft Copilot! Yes, it can transform modern work, if the implementation is done correctly. 
Joy and her colleagues surveyed leading M365 experts on how to make Copilot a success. This session brings those insights to you!
We'll dive into:
   *Expectations vs. Reality
   *Three Facets of Copilot Readiness
         *Technical- Essential technical preparations for Copilot.
         *People- Strategies for engaging your team with Copilot.
         *Content- The role of content in optimizing Copilot's performance.
   *Starting Points- Leave with practical steps to embark on your Copilot journey.

Join Joy Apple as she dives into Copilot readiness, ensuring you have the knowledge to move forward with confidence.

Copilot Readiness for the Real World

1 in 3 Copilot rollouts stall. Why? We will look at 3 real life customer Copilot case studies and what mistakes they made that limited Copilot adoption within their organizations. If you are planning to deploy Copilot or are wondering why your usage is not as high as you expected, this sessions is for you.

Copilot Lessons From The Field

Staying ahead of security risks requires cutting-edge tools and technologies. This session will explore how Copilot for Security revolutionizes threat detection, response, and automation. Discover the key features of Microsoft Copilot for Security, learn how to configure its capabilities, and see examples of its impact. Whether you’re a seasoned security professional or new to the field, this session will equip you with the knowledge and tools to enhance your organization’s security posture.

Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Security

This session deep dives into the art and science of effectively communicating with Copilot for Microsoft 365. As AI becomes increasingly integral to our work environments, mastering the interaction with tools like Copilot is essential. We'll explore the nuances of crafting prompts that enable Copilot to deliver its best performance, thereby enhancing productivity and creativity in various Microsoft 365 applications such as Teams, Loop, Office, and more.

The session will guide attendees through techniques for developing clear, concise, and purposeful prompts. It will include a detailed look at Copilot Labs, an experimental platform for testing and refining prompt engineering strategies. We will cover best practices for prompt construction, common pitfalls to avoid, and strategies for refining interactions to achieve the desired outcomes.

Through practical examples and interactive demos, participants will gain the skills to communicate effectively with Copilot, transforming it into a powerful ally in their daily work. This session is designed for users who want to deepen their understanding of AI interaction, especially through prompt engineering, and leverage Copilot's full potential in their organizational context.

Mastering Prompts: Communicating Effectively with Copilot in Microsoft 365

Imagine spending hours sifting through invoices, manually entering data, and double-checking for errors—only to realize there’s a better way. That’s exactly what happened to a growing company drowning in paperwork. They needed a smarter, faster solution. Enter AI Builder.
In this session, we’ll take you on a journey from frustration to automation, showing how AI Builder—using features you may already have—can revolutionize the way you handle data. You’ll see how it seamlessly integrates with Power Automate and Power Apps, turning tedious processes into effortless workflows. The result? Increased efficiency, fewer mistakes, and a significant ROI.
Join Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer to discover how you, too, can ditch the manual work and let AI do the heavy lifting!

From Data Chaos to Automation: How AI Builder Transformed Our Workflow

Join us as we explore the power of SharePoint Advanced Management (SAM) found within SharePoint Premium. SAM can help you keep your content fresh and discoverable for Microsoft Copilot. We will delve into strategies for managing your content lifecycle, including how to enable discovery and collaboration on hundreds of file types, as well as how SAM empowers other facets of SharePoint Premium. 

You will learn how to leverage the capabilities of SharePoint Advanced Management to streamline your business processes and enhance user experiences. You will walk away with practical knowledge and actionable strategies to: 

- Safely keep your SharePoint content fresh and up-to-date 
- Enable discovery and collaboration on a wide range of file types 
- Manage your content lifecycle with SharePoint Advanced Management 

Keep your content fresh and discoverable for Microsoft Copilot with SharePoint Advanced Management

In this session, Daniel Christian, a Microsoft MVP and certified trainer will explore how intelligent agents can supercharge your SharePoint experience. You will learn how to build a SharePoint Agent that can enhance productivity, and provide tailored user support. Then decide when a customized agent is the right choice to meet unique business needs and how to weigh the benefits and limitations of out-of-the-box solutions versus custom-built agents. Gain practical insights and best practices to make informed decisions that drive value for your organization. Whether you're new to intelligent agents or looking to elevate your SharePoint capabilities, this session has something for everyone!