Community Summit NA 2024 wrapped up in San Antonio, Texas a few weeks ago and it was amazing! I learned a TON but one thing is for sure and that is Microsoft Copilot is a game changer. It’s a buzzword but it definitely delivers. If you haven’t started digging into this, there is no better time than right now!
Copilot Education at Summit NA
I had a great time attending sessions dedicated to Copilot. There were many to choose from and I got some firsthand exposure to how Copilot is shaping the way that we work across the entire stack. Here is a sampling of some of the standout sessions that really got my gears turning!
What is New in Copilot Studio
- Date & Time: October 15, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Speaker: Dewain Robinson
This session covered the latest features of Copilot Studio, including new functionality that promises to make workflows more efficient and Artificially Intelligent. There were a few jaw-dropping moments that I can’t wait to explore and Dewain is an excellent presenter – if you are not familiar with his YouTube channel, be sure to go check him out (The Copilot Studio Dude).
Copilot for Finance – Improving Productivity for D365 Finance Users in M365 Applications
- Date & Time: October 14, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Speaker: Hercules Russel
This session focused on the integration of Copilot into financial operations. The presentation covered how automation in financial tasks improves productivity and Hercules presented real-world use cases. I enjoyed seeing how D365 Finance users can benefit from these tools within M365 applications to help with data analysis and reporting. This type of session is a MUST-see for future events, loved it!
Supercharge Your Sales Program with Copilot AI
- Date & Time: October 15, 2024, 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
- Speakers: Mary Meyers, Marie Wiese
This session centered around leveraging Copilot to enhance lead generation and customer engagement. The team demonstrated how AI insights can boost your sales program by automating customer interaction tasks and helping your team focus on more strategic efforts. I can’t wait to share some of these tips with my sales team – Mary and Marie are a dynamics duo and this session was fantastic!
Copilot Chronicles: Navigating Business Central’s AI Landscape—Pros, Cons, and Beyond
- Date & Time: October 16, 2024, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
- Speakers: Jennings Breon, Rustom Claude
This session dove into the benefits and challenges of using Copilot in Business Central. It covered real-world examples of how Copilot is reshaping processes, while also discussing the limitations and areas for improvement. I loved the pro/con approach. A great introduction to understanding how AI can be effectively implemented in business systems. Great job guys!
Final Thoughts
Summit NA 2024 wasn’t just a conference, it was an AMAZING conference, and Copilot was at the heart of nearly every product team topic — it was proof that Microsoft Copilot is changing how we approach work, and in a seriously exciting way. From automating reports to drafting content, Copilot is turning out to be a powerhouse tool that’s going to make our work lives a lot more efficient — and fun! If you haven’t given it a try yet, trust me, now’s the time.
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