The AI-powered workplace is no longer a vision; it’s here. And if you’re heading to TechCon365 Seattle from June 23–27, 2025, you’re stepping into one of the most relevant conversations of the year. From Copilot adoption and agent governance to Power Platform innovation and intranet readiness, this event brings together Microsoft MVPs, engineers, and decision-makers to unpack what’s next.
To help you make the most of your time at the conference, I’ve highlighted five standout sessions that address real challenges organizations are facing today, each carefully selected and verified from the official agenda.
1. Develop Declarative Agents to Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot
Presenter: Andrew Connell Format: Full-day workshop Date: Monday, June 23
Why it matters: Copilot is most powerful when it can act in the context of your organization’s tools and data. This hands-on workshop explores how declarative agents help extend Copilot’s capabilities by integrating it with internal APIs, business logic, and workflows.
You’ll learn the architecture behind these agents, how to use Microsoft Graph connectors, and how to deploy useful in-context Copilot experiences across Microsoft 365.
What to expect:
- Building agent-based solutions that go beyond prompts
- Strategies for integrating secure, domain-specific functionality
- Testing, deploying, and iterating with real-world examples
2. Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A Master Class
Presenters: Mike Maadarani & Gokan Ozcifci Format: Full-day workshop Date: Tuesday, June 24
Why it matters: The Power Platform is evolving rapidly, and Copilot is making it smarter. This session dives into how Copilot enhances Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, helping users build apps and workflows more efficiently, even with limited technical background.
It’s perfect for teams looking to empower citizen developers, accelerate automation, and understand the governance layer that ensures AI doesn’t introduce unnecessary risk.
What to expect:
- AI-generated workflows and app-building guidance
- Hands-on examples for integrating Copilot into Power Platform tools
- A roadmap for scaling AI-enabled low-code solutions responsibly
3. Agents Run Amuck! Governing & Securing Your Agents in Microsoft 365
Presenters: Mark Rackley & Antonio Maio Format: Half-day workshop Date: Tuesday, June 24
Why it matters: As you start building and deploying Copilot agents, managing what they can access, and ensuring they stay within boundaries, becomes essential. This session tackles the governance and security implications of AI agents.
It’s designed for IT admins and security teams who need frameworks to govern Copilot behaviors, manage permissions, and audit activity across Microsoft 365.
What to expect:
- Role-based access strategies for AI agents
- Monitoring and mitigating AI-powered overreach
- Best practices for responsible deployment at scale
4. Best Practices for Deploying Copilot in Microsoft 365
Presenter: Chris McNulty Format: Breakout session Date: Thursday, June 26
Why it matters: Rolling out Copilot is more than enabling a license. This session, led by Microsoft’s Chris McNulty, focuses on preparing your environment; content readiness, security controls, and user enablement, for successful Copilot deployment.
It’s particularly useful for organizations in the early or pilot phase of adoption and want to ensure a smooth experience across SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive.
What to expect:
- What makes content “Copilot-ready”
- Aligning permissions and compliance policies
- Training, change management, and user onboarding best practices
5. Best Practices for Intranet Information Architecture: The Key to Unlocking AI’s Full Potential
Presenter: Susan Hanley Format: Full-day workshop Date: Monday, June 23
Why it matters:
Your information architecture (IA) plays a critical role in how well Copilot and Microsoft Search deliver value. This session will show how to structure intranet content to boost AI discoverability and accuracy, especially in SharePoint.
If you’re involved in knowledge management, internal communications, or intranet design, this session delivers practical frameworks that support better content governance and AI reasoning.
What to expect:
- Metadata strategies and navigation design
- Structuring SharePoint sites for findability
- Using IA to support Copilot, Viva Topics, and Microsoft Search
Common Threads Across These Sessions
While each session tackles different angles; agents, apps, governance, content; several core themes connect them:
Copilot Is Not Plug-and-Play
You can’t simply switch on Copilot and expect results. Successful deployment requires content cleanup, permission auditing, and user education.
Customization is the Competitive Edge
Copilot gets better when you build for your organization. From custom connectors to domain-specific agents, the goal is tailoring AI to your actual workflows.
Governance Isn’t Optional
As AI systems take on more responsibility, oversight, access control, and auditing become non-negotiable. These sessions will help you build governance into your strategy, not bolt it on later.
Final Thoughts
TechCon365 Seattle is more than just a Copilot showcase. It’s a chance to rethink how your teams build, automate, collaborate, and govern in an AI-first world.
Whether you’re attending to sharpen your technical skills, update your deployment roadmap, or prepare your data and content for AI interaction, these sessions offer practical takeaways you can apply immediately.