Copilot and Agents: Practical application of Copilot Agents on SharePoint

Following-on from the 'Getting from 101 to 301' session in February, Jonathan Stuckey is back to introduce AI agents with SharePoint and M365; the differences between agent types in SharePoint; some real-world agent scenarios, and tips for establishing consistency with agents.

What you’ll learn:

• The essentials: agents in SharePoint - what used for and how they differ (SharePoint agents v Agent Builder v Copilot Studio agents).

• Real use cases and demos: Policy advisor, Customer support, Executive reviewer...

• Guidance: Practical guidance for getting the right tone, style and consistency from your agent.

AI capability follows a 'jagged frontier' where the tools are great at some things, but not so great at others. Use the tips that you learn in this session to sit down and have a go at setting up some agents - it will be a voyage of discovery along the jagged frontier as it relates to your role. Where are agents useful to you and your team, and where are they a hindrance?

Presenter bio:

Jonathan Stuckey is a business consultant and digital transformation leader specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and enterprise collaboration solutions. With extensive experience supporting public sector organisations and business communities across New Zealand, Jonathan is recognised for orchestrating the design, governance, and deployment of modern workplace platforms. Jonathan’s expertise spans intranet publishing, document management, workflow automation, and compliance with New Zealand’s information management standards. As a trusted advisor, Jonathan delivers actionable insights and practical strategies that empower teams to leverage Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI-driven agents for measurable business outcomes.

Note: this session will be most useful for people who have (at least) a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and have already (at least) tried using it.

Logistics: you may attend in person at the MBIE offices (limited to 40 people - there will be some food from GOVIS), or you may tune in online via Microsoft Teams (we will send out the link on the morning of the presentation). If you choose to attend in person please arrive at 12.20am so there is time for you to pick up some food and be seated before we begin.

Anyone may register to attend, however GOVIS reserves the right to prioritise in-person spaces for GOVIS members.

Did you know GOVIS is also running a conference this year on 29-30 July? See here for more information.

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