Bad Ass Bitches: A Candid Panel on Power, Confidence, and Owning Your Space in Tech

Women in tech are often encouraged to be resilient, agreeable, and endlessly adaptable—but rarely are we given space to talk honestly about how power actually works, how confidence is built over time, or how we learn to advocate for ourselves without apology.

This panel brings together women from different stages and paths in tech for an unfiltered, forward-looking conversation about growth, boundaries, and agency. Rather than focusing on what went wrong, panelists share the moments that changed how they show up, the lessons they learned the hard way, and the choices they now make with clarity and intention.

The goal isn’t to vent—it’s to empower. Attendees will leave with new language, practical reframes, and a stronger sense of what it means to own their voice, their value, and their career on their own terms.

My first day of Power Platform (powered by Copilot)

Are you new to the Power Platform and not sure where to start? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover how Power Platform, combined with the game-changing capabilities of Copilot, can transform your approach to business solutions. Whether you're a beginner or just need a clearer roadmap, this session is designed to help you dive into the platform with confidence.

We’ll walk through the entire journey from idea generation to execution, using real-world scenarios to explore how Copilot can assist in every step. Together, we'll use natural language to map business problems to actionable solutions, then roll up our sleeves to build with Copilot.

You’ll also get hands-on practice in using Copilot to assist with envisioning and planning your solutions, removing the overwhelm often felt when first encountering Power Platform. By the end of this workshop, you'll have practical experience and a strong foundation to launch your Power Platform journey. Plus, you’ll be equipped with strategies and tips to make the most of your time at the event and in your future development path.

Join us for this targeted, one-day workshop and walk away with the skills, confidence, and mindset you need to kickstart your Power Platform journey.

Time to talk certs

What's a cert? What's a badge? And a credential? What do you need, and why. Where can you learn what you need to pass a test. We'll cover Power Platform and CE (CRM) related certifications. Loads of changes are heading our way, let's talk about them and set your path to success.

Accelerate your data models with Copilot and Microsoft’s visual designer

Discover how Microsoft’s innovative visual designer and data workspaces tool is transforming the way we build data models. With these data workspaces Copilot assists you to quickly build your data models. This session will delve into the functionality that allows users to leverage natural language to draft and configure data models seamlessly. Whether you’re creating canvas apps or model-driven apps, this tool simplifies the process, making it accessible to both seasoned developers and newcomers alike.

By the end of this session, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how to utilize the visual designer and data workspaces to streamline your app development process, ultimately driving innovation and efficiency in your organization.

This is an evolving tool and the session with be up-to-date at the time it's delivered. This is a feature name, not the product name, it will be renamed for GA of the advanced features

Your Power Platform Journey Starts Here: Empowering Beginners with Copilot

Are you new to Power Platform and wondering where to begin? This hands-on workshop is your gateway to mastering the platform and discovering how Copilot can revolutionize your approach to building business solutions.

Designed with true beginners in mind, this session will guide you step-by-step through the process of turning business challenges into actionable solutions. Together, we’ll use Copilot to brainstorm ideas, plan your path, and bring your vision to life. You’ll gain practical experience as we:

-Build custom data models tailored to your business needs.
-Create user-friendly Power Apps that empower your team.
-Design cloud flows to automate workflows and streamline processes.

Copilot isn’t just a tool—it’s your AI partner in navigating Power Platform. You’ll see how it simplifies complex tasks, inspires creative solutions, and removes the overwhelm that can come with starting something new.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll leave with more than just knowledge. You’ll have hands-on experience, actionable strategies, and the confidence to tackle your own projects. Plus, we’ll share tips to make the most of your time at this event and set you up for future success in your Power Platform journey.

Join us and take the first step toward empowering yourself with the skills and mindset to build solutions that make a difference!

Everyday AI for everyday people

Sure, one day we expect AI will cure cancer. But, before that, everyday AI can help YOU. This session will show you how to quickly incorporate AI for small improvements that streamline random things in your personal life. This is for non-technical folks, or for the tech folks that don't quite know how to help their AI-curious family members.

Negotiate with your Copilot for better business solutions

Working with Copilot isn’t about typing magic words and hoping for the best. It’s more like having a conversation — sometimes even a negotiation. In this session, we’ll look at how to get better results from Copilot when building business solutions with Microsoft tools. We’ll talk about how to set the stage so Copilot understands what you really need, how to steer the conversation when it goes off track, and how to use clarifying questions to your advantage. Expect practical tips, real examples, and maybe a few laughs about what not to do.

Responsible AI in plain English

AI is already showing up in your business apps — whether you’re ready for it or not. Copilot is drafting emails, analyzing data, and even suggesting business processes. But with all that power comes a big question: how do we make sure AI is helping, not hurting?

This session cuts through the theory and gets into the real-world side of responsible AI in Microsoft business solutions. We’ll share stories of where things can go sideways (bias, hallucinations, privacy missteps, compliance headaches), and how to put guardrails in place without slowing innovation to a crawl. You’ll hear what “red teaming your Copilot” looks like in practice, and leave with a clear set of ideas you can apply back at work.

In the spirit of responsible AI and transparency, this abstract was written by a human with AI assistance — because responsible AI starts with how we use it.

We are the ones defining the future of AI

AI isn’t something that’s coming—it’s already embedded in how we build, automate, decide, and scale. And whether we realize it or not, the choices we make every day are actively shaping what AI becomes next.

In this session, we’ll step away from hype, fear, and futuristic speculation to focus on something more powerful: agency. From the data we trust, to the prompts we write, to the guardrails we include (or skip), builders, architects, and leaders are defining the future of AI right now—often quietly, and at scale.

Through real-world examples drawn from business applications, low-code platforms, and Copilot-driven solutions, this talk explores where the future of AI is actually being written, the unintended consequences of “good enough,” and how small decisions compound into lasting impact.

This is not a talk about predicting the future of AI.
It’s a reminder that we are already creating it—and we still get to choose what it becomes.