Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM · Room 619:620

Improve Findability in Microsoft 365

Findability is much more than technology. It needs to be the combination of culture, communication, and technology, as well as how your content is organized.

This workshop discusses the most important success factors of enterprise search in Microsoft 365: roles and responsibilities, search metrics, risk management, governance, search lifecycle, as well as how to implement it well. Agnes uses real world examples to go through all the steps to enable you to create an actionable plan for your organization.

Wednesday 9:50 AM - 11:00 AM · Room 602:603

Will AI replace search?

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the question of whether artificial intelligence (AI) will replace enterprise search is becoming increasingly relevant. In many organizations, it’s not a question anymore - rather it’s an “all-in” on AI.

During this session, we will explore the evolving relationship between information retrieval and content generation. We will discuss the implications of AI in the context of governance, information management, information architecture, permissions, as well as the balance (or the lack of balance) between information retrieval and content generation.

Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on the future of enterprise search in the era of AI. Gain valuable insights, and discover strategies for harnessing the power of AI while ensuring responsible and effective implementation within your organization.

Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM · Room 609

Migrating to Microsoft 365: Best Practices and Common Mistakes

Migrating all of your email, documents, intranet and other content to Microsoft 365 is a great step in creating a modern digital workplace.

That goes both for those who are brand-new to Microsoft 365, and those who have been using the platform for a while, but still have some content in other places (like file shares, other cloud drives, different intranets, or other internal social engagement platforms).

This session equips attendees with insights and practical guidance on navigating through their migration journey.

Key topics covered include:

• It's not longer an "intranet" it's a "modern digital workplace" - learn the roles of Teams, SharePoint, and Viva Engage to create a complete communication, collaboration and document management experience for your team
• Understanding migration solution options
• Information architecture - why it's important to plan your structure before migrating
• Real-world case studies - learn from the successes and struggles of others to get to know the best practices and save yourself from potential pitfalls

Wednesday 1:50 PM - 3:00 PM · Room 607

Elevating Your Experience: Improving Findability and Knowledge Discovery in Microsoft 365 and ShareP

In today's fast-paced business environment, quick and easy access to knowledge is critical for success. Unfortunately, many organizations and people struggle with finding and accessing information within their intranets.

In this session, we’ll review several different strategies to improve findability in Microsoft 365 – from simple tips to help users be more successful with search to more strategic approaches for intranet navigation and structure using home sites and hubs, information delivery with Viva Connections, improving knowledge management with Viva Topics and Viva Engage, and how Copilot can help.

You will learn practical and actionable tips and tricks that you can implement immediately as you evolve your employee experiences.

Wednesday 3:40 PM - 4:50 PM · Room 606

Building Location Directory using PnP Search Web Part

For many global organizations, keeping track of the different office and department locations can be challenging. I

In this session, you will see how we solved this real-world challenge using out of the box SharePoint components and customizations through the PnP Modern Search Web Parts.

You will leave with an understanding of how to leverage custom Content Types, Lists, and custom templates for the PnP Modern Search Web Parts to create a dynamic directory of locations for your organization.

Thursday 10:30 AM - 11:40 AM · Room 604

Lead your Search Team to success

Leading a search team requires more than just technical expertise. It demands effective management, collaboration, and a keen understanding of information governance, management, architecture, and permissions. In this session, we will delve into the essential aspects of search team leadership and provide practical guidance on how to navigate these critical areas.

Join us to gain valuable insights and a set of immediate actions to take that can transform your search team's performance and drive better search performance, and better user satisfaction.

Thursday 12:40 PM - 1:50 PM · Room 608

Copilot extensibility with Microsoft Graph Connectors made easy

Are you trying to get your Line of Business (LOB) data/information to be sitting side by side and discoverable inside M365? Do your users want to be able to use natural language to ask for information that might be in your SaaS and also in M365?

In this session we will take a look at the extensibility options for Copilot using Microsoft Graph Connectors. The demos will be using Python to create the External Connection, Schema, and Permissions but can be equally done in the language of your choice.

Thursday 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM · Room 606

Searching non Microsoft 365 content in Microsoft 365

Search in Microsoft 365 is currently limited to content that is stored natively in its tools, how can you add in your own business content to the search index?

In this session we will discuss the options for getting your content into the search system in Microsoft 365. We will cover hybrid scenarios and how to best leverage them in addition to some other strategies that will help get your content ready for Microsoft Search. We will also discuss Microsoft Graph Connectors and how this can benefit your organization and simplify your hybrid infrastructure.

Having this content in your search index also makes this content available for Copilot to use.

Thursday 3:50 PM - 5:00 PM · Room 615:616

The Project Master Guide: 5 Ways to Manage Projects with Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365

Managing projects goes beyond just checking off tasks and setting milestones. It's a meticulous (and sometimes maddening) blend of documentation, communication, teamwork, monitoring, and more. Microsoft makes myriad solutions available to aid in this process - but finding and tailoring the right ones to your specific needs can be challenging.

Join us for this lively session as we demystify the diverse range of Microsoft's project management tools. Our deep dive includes:

• Fundamentals Exposed: Start simple with To-Do and Planner.
• Progressive PM Tools: Delve into Microsoft Project for the Web and Project Operations.
• Create a PMO Solution: Integrate Teams, SharePoint, and Hub sites with your selected PM tools for a comprehensive solution.
• AI in Action: Discover the transformative power of AI in boosting project management outcomes.

There's even more! We'll also guide you through instances where balancing multiple tools is optimal, and times when it's not.

Join our expedition, equipping yourself with the knowledge to lead projects, from the simplest to the most intricate.

Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room 604

How to do Search and Content Assessment in Microsoft 365

Before you start improving findability in your organization, it’s essential to do a reality check: what content you have, how everything is stored, how everything is being used, who the key users are, etc.

Based on real-world examples, this session demonstrates how to do a search/content assessment and plan your short/middle/long term action plan to improve findability (based on real-life case studies).

How to do a systematic review of your Microsoft 365 content and Information Architecture, and how it contributes to your organization’s key activities, and where are the gaps.

What the “Report on Findings” should contain, including:

• Landscape and gap analysis;
• Suggestions and recommendations;
• How to enhance the out-of-the-box search in Microsoft 365;
• Where and why you might need custom search application(s);
• Recommend roadmap and action plan;
• Governance and maintenance

Benefits of Attending this Session:

• Understand the lay of the land – where your organization is at the moment
• Evaluate potential improvements and enhancements
• Create an actionable plan – start implementing right when you’re back from this conference