Introduction to Machine Learning and Generative AI

Where to begin? Start here. Before you can go deep with ML, GenAI, and other cognitive services, it helps to gain clear insights into how each works, what to expect in terms of results, how each is trained, and where the gotchas lie. Come join us and level-up your skills as Eli explains AI technologies, the terminology, and how to decide on the right AI tool for any job.

Length: 1 hour plus questions preferred, can adjust based on time.

Target audience: AI beginners. The session is intended for architects and developers but is also appropriate for managers, PMs, and others involved in AI-related projects.

Migrating Files to the Microsoft Cloud

Trying to wind down your data centre but unsure how to handle file servers and shared drives? Or are you stuck on a SaaS platform like Dropbox that makes it difficult to plan a migration to the Microsoft cloud? Join us and learn how to analyse, plan and migrate files for optimal results. We'll cover:

1. Analysis: Scripts and tools to gather an inventory of files and the slices and metrics to look for.
2. Planning: What goes where and how to plan the waves of your migration.
3. Execution and Adoption: Tools to use and what to look out for along the way.
4. The Endgame: How to wrap up a successful migration.

Create engaging business processes in Microsoft Outlook with Adaptive Cards

Adaptive Cards make it possible to create rich, engaging user experiences in Outlook, Windows, Microsoft Teams, Cortana, and Skype. Adaptive Cards combined with Actionable Messages make it possible to create interactive emails that let users take quick actions in multiple applications – all within the context of Outlook. Join us to learn how you can use Adaptive Cards and Actionable Messages to dramatically increase engagement with LOB apps and processes like task management and expense report approval, and create measurable process efficiencies and value for your company.

Creating Viva-style Teams Apps with SharePoint Sites

Using the Learning Pathways template as an example, attendees will learn step-by-step how to deploy any SharePoint Online site as a left-rail MS Teams App. Eli will cover how to prepare your site, workarounds for potential navigation issues, and how to prepare and install the deployment package. This session is intended for IT Pros who manage M365 tenants, though it may also be intesting as an "art of the possible" session for everyone.

Introducing Viva Goals

Viva Goals is an exciting new methodology and toolset to align people and activity with company objectives. Join us as we walk through the planning and implementation of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), assign leaders and team members, and then track progress throughout the initiative. We will also cover recommended practices for rollout and adoption to ensure success.