From Database Professional to AI Orchestrator: A Technical Tour of 365 Copilot

From Database Professional to AI Orchestrator: A Technical Tour of 365 Copilot

Large language models are changing how technical professionals find information, analyze data, create deliverables, and automate knowledge work. But moving from an impressive prompt to a reliable business outcome requires more than simply opening a chat window.

In this demonstration-driven session, Microsoft MVP Art Pugach will take attendees inside Microsoft 365 Copilot and its growing collection of specialized orchestration experiences. We will follow a practical workflow across Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, then examine how the resulting work can be reviewed and validated using Cowork. Along the way, we will discuss how prompts, context, model selection, and usage costs influence both the quality and efficiency of an AI-assisted workflow.

Designed for database and data professionals who want a practical introduction to the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem, this session focuses on what the technology does, how its components work together, and where human judgment remains essential. Attendees will leave with a clearer mental model for working with LLMs and a repeatable approach for turning Copilot from an interesting experiment into a useful technical collaborator.