Virtual D365PPUG - February 2026

Join us for the D365 & PP UG Virtual Event! This user group will focus solely on Virtual Events. We know that not everyone can make it to in person events, so we've created a dedicated Virtual UG that anyone can attend!

Agenda

18:00 - Intros

18: 15 - Talk 1: Building your Copilot Muscle - Zoe Wilson & Kevin McDonnell

19:00 - break

19:05 - Talk 2: Microsoft AI: Deep dive into AI Governance - Narayan Solanki
19:55: Wrap up

20:00 - Finish

Talk 1 - Building your Copilot Muscle - Zoe Wilson & Kevin McDonnell
In no time at all, Copilot has completely transformed the art of the possible for how we all work, bringing the leap forward in AI capabilities right into the everyday apps and services that we all use daily to get our work done. However, just turning these on is not enough. People need guidance and support to understand the potential, they need to build their Copilot muscle, developing new habits and practices that include these new features and capabilities, and then take these capabilities into all their apps, not just those in the Microsoft space. End users need to understand the differences of when to use Copilot and when they need to extend with agents. Microsoft Copilot’s power is surfaced to users in many different ways and this session will talk about a range that relates to the Copilots in Microsoft 365, Copilot Chat, Power Platform, and more, helping you to learn what to use when. Through live demos and overviews, our presenters will share the reality of these services, along with their experiences from customers, including small organisations right the way through to large enterprises. Whether you work in a large enterprise or work with SMBs, this session will give you the information you need to drive value from Copilot in your organisation.

By attending this session, you will:
* Understand the different apps and services where you can interact with Copilot and agents and why you would use them, including the licensing required.
* See practical examples of how to prompt across different Copilot services, and why context matters.
* Learn how you and your organisation can build your Copilot muscle effectively, wherever you are in the journey.
Bio
Zoe Wilson & Kevin McDonnell

Talk 2 - Microsoft AI: Deep dive into AI Governance - Narayan Solanki
Description: Join us for an insightful session exploring Microsoft AI Governance. The frameworks, tools, and best practices that help organisations adopt AI responsibly and at scale. We’ll break down Microsoft’s approach to Responsible AI, including transparency, security, fairness, and accountability, and demonstrate how these principles are implemented across the Microsoft Cloud and Copilot ecosystem.

Whether you're a business leader, architect, developer, or IT professional, this session will equip you with practical guidance on establishing governance structures, managing AI risks, and enabling innovation while keeping your organisation safe and compliant.
Learn how to operationalise AI governance with:

- Microsoft Responsible AI Standard
- Governance and compliance capabilities in Azure, M365, and Power Platform
- Oversight tools such as Azure AI Content Safety, Purview, Copilot governance controls, and monitoring
- Best practices for deploying AI solutions confidently across your enterprise

Walk away with actionable insights on AI Governance.

Bio
Narayan Solanki