Microsoft offers multiple platforms for building AI agents—but choosing the right one (or combining them effectively) is often the hardest part. Should you extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, build a custom agent with Copilot Studio, or go deep with Azure AI Foundry? And when does it make sense to use them together?

In this session, I will break down best practices for designing and building agents across M365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, and Azure AI Foundry, focusing on real world decision criteria rather than feature comparisons. You’ll learn how each platform fits into the Microsoft agent ecosystem, the strengths and tradeoffs of using them independently, and proven patterns for combining them to deliver scalable, secure, and business ready agents.

Through practical scenarios and architecture guidance, this session will help you avoid common pitfalls, align agent design with business goals, and confidently choose the right platform—or platform combination—for your agent strategy.

Whether you’re a maker, developer, or architect, you’ll leave with a clear framework for building agents that work better—alone or together.