Focus Areas:

Architecture patterns for connecting Copilot to proprietary data sources and custom tools
Lessons learned from real implementations - what breaks, what scales, what surprises you
Security and governance frameworks for extending Copilot while maintaining enterprise compliance
ROI measurement strategies - quantifying the value of custom extensions
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them when integrating external systems

Key Takeaways:

Practical framework for evaluating which data sources/tools warrant MCP integration
Reusable patterns for authentication, rate limiting, and error handling
Cost optimization strategies for high-volume scenarios
Template governance model for MCP deployments