Microsoft Copilot is no longer just a buzzword; it’s rapidly transforming how organizations interact with the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform ecosystem. From summarizing documents in Word to building smart workflows in Power Automate, Copilot is becoming a default interface for work. But while its potential is huge, many companies remain in “demo mode,” unsure how to move from flashy features to real business value.
That’s exactly where TechCon 365 Seattle (June 23–27, 2025) stands out. Instead of generic showcases, it’s built to provide technical depth, practical workshops, and governance know-how for Copilot and AI integration.
Copilot: Powerful, but Not Plug-and-Play
Microsoft 365 Copilot offers:
- Powerful AI assistance: It can generate content, automate workflows, summarize data, and even build apps using natural language.
- But also, practical complexity:
- Prompting is unpredictable; users often get subpar results without a structured context.
- Its “black box” nature means users rarely know how Copilot got its answers or what data it used.
- Security and compliance concerns emerge fast, especially when Copilot has access to sensitive organizational content.
TechCon 365 helps teams tackle these head-on; not just with theory, but through expert-led labs and peer knowledge sharing.
Session Spotlights: Where Real Skills Are Built
Here are some of the standout sessions for TechCon 365 Seattle 2025:
Day 1 (Monday, June 23): Full-Day Workshops
- Develop Declarative Agents to Extend M365 Copilot Instructor: Andrew Connell Learn how to connect Copilot to enterprise APIs, ERP/CRM systems, and internal data to build custom agents that deliver context-aware results. This is a deep-dive for devs ready to build domain-specific copilots, not rely on general-purpose AI.
- Enhance Business Efficiency with Copilot for M365 & Power Platform Instructors: William Huneycutt & Daniel Christian Focuses on real-life implementations of Copilot within Power Apps and Power Automate. Walk away with usable templates, governance patterns, and automation blueprints for line-of-business scenarios.
Day 2 (Tuesday, June 24)
- Power Platform with Copilot and AI: A Master Class Instructors: Mike Maadarani & Gokan Ozcifci Dive into the intersection of low-code tools and AI. Learn how to scale citizen development while retaining visibility and control. Ideal for teams working across departments who need scalable, secure automation.
- Agents Run Amuck! Governing and Securing AI Agents in Microsoft 365 Instructors: Mark Rackley & Antonio Maio (1:30–5:00 PM) Designed for organizations already experimenting with Copilot or custom GPTs. Covers risk mitigation, permissions, agent behavior monitoring, and usage auditing. Governance gets technical, and that’s a good thing.
Day 3 & 4: AI Security, Deployment, and Strategic Planning
- Security & Compliance: Enabling Copilot Safely Instructors: Michael Truitt & Amelie Touroyan (Wed, June 25 @ 4:00–5:10 PM) A focused session on aligning Copilot with existing security frameworks; covering external sharing, RBAC, compliance labels, and Microsoft Purview integration.
- Best Practices for Deploying Copilot in Microsoft 365 Speaker: Chris McNulty (Thu, June 26 @ 4:00–5:10 PM) Learn how to go from “Copilot enabled” to “Copilot effective.” This breakout helps you prep your content, licensing, user groups; for smooth rollout and real usage.
Opening Keynote
- “Being a Productivity Changemaker in the Era of AI” Speakers: Karuana Gatimu, Melissa Torres, Kendra Springer, and Dan Parish (Wed, June 25 @ 8:20–9:40 AM) This keynote connects the dots between Microsoft’s AI roadmap and your day-to-day reality. Expect discussions on Copilot culture, training, digital skilling, and the broader impact of AI-first productivity.
What You’ll Actually Learn
Many conferences show “what’s possible.” TechCon 365 teaches “how to do it.”
- Build custom Copilot agents connected to internal tools and data
- Automate business processes with low-code AI workflows
- Structure secure Copilot access with RBAC and tenant-level controls
- Prepare content libraries and internal systems for AI readiness
- Avoid shadow use and adoption failures through smart onboarding
- Leverage Microsoft compliance and governance tools to stay in control
These are hands-on, practitioner-ready sessions. You’ll walk away with working examples, strategy roadmaps, and tested frameworks.
What Sets TechCon 365 Apart
TechCon 365 is tailored for people doing the work; developers, architects, IT leaders, and power users looking to embed AI securely and scalably.
Final Thoughts
You don’t need another Copilot demo. You need implementation clarity, production patterns, and peers who’ve navigated the pitfalls. That’s what TechCon 365 delivers.
By the end of the week, you’ll have:
- A working roadmap for Copilot rollout and adoption
- Tools, templates, and working patterns for Power Platform + Copilot
- Insight into governance, security, and agent management
- A strong network of MVPs, Microsoft speakers, and practitioners
If you’re heading to Seattle, reach out! Whether you’re working on agent orchestration, automation frameworks, or AI governance, TechCon 365 is the community to help you get it right.
