Scottish Summit 2024 Sessions

Scott Hanselman

Scott Hanselman

AI: Hero or Villain

Generative AI has captured the imagination of the public by storm, and it feels like there is a hot new large language model (LLM) being announced every other day. But as developers, we are trying to solve problems for people and make delightful experiences for them.
 
Is AI here to help, or to hurt? In this demo packed session, Scott dives into the science behind LLMs, explains what they can and can’t do, and uncovers how we can use generative AI to make our lives better as developers and humans.
  • Keynote
  • Fri 09:00 - 10:00
Dona Sarkar

Dona Sarkar

Who’s Afraid Of Little Ole Copilot

Who's heard of AI? ::hand raises::
Who's heard of Copilot? ::hand raises::
Who actually knows how the thing works?

In this closing keynote, you will learn: 

1.    What exactly IS Copilot?
2.    How does it work with your own data, step-by-step through the whole process from prompt to response?
3.    Why does it give you some random answers?
4.    What’s up next that we need to know about?

BUT WAIT, there's more! This won't be shown by a simple PPT. 

Oh no, this closing keynote will be done in INTERPRETIVE DANCE form with your favorite community members playing the different roles of the Copilot ecosystem.

Who will play the role of insecure SharePoint? Join us to find out!

  • Keynote
  • Sat 16:30 - 17:30

💫 Master Custom Pages in Model-driven Apps

This session will provide you with the required knowledge, nice-to-know tips and a *necessary* step-by-step guide on how to embed Power Apps Custom pages in Model-driven applications, including use...
  • Session
  • Fri 16:10 - 16:55

"I think, therefore I am?" - Take your chatbot to the next level with a pinch of AI

Chatbots are cool right? But before the growth of AI, we had to orchestrate everything, in order to be sure that users could get what they want by "simply" requesting things with a few words. And t...
  • Session
  • Fri 16:10 - 16:55

10 Power FX tricks that you didn't know you needed

Are you a Canvas Apps developer looking for ways to optimize your creations? Perhaps you find yourself writing duplicate code, being frustrated with forms or experiencing poor performance? Thi...
  • Session
  • Fri 13:15 - 14:00

A Copilot a Day Keeps the Doctor AwaAI

Last year in Manchester, you experienced the ground breaking session “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. No doubt you were left craving more connected health innovation. This year, we’re taking...
  • Session
  • Fri 15:15 - 16:00

Accelerate your sales growth with Arrow ECS

Join us at our exclusive live speaking event, where Microsoft Business Applications partners like you will discover the transformative strategies that Arrow ECS can offer to accelerate your growth....
  • Sponsor Session
  • Fri 10:25 - 11:10

Adopting AI: Navigating Challenges, Unleashing Potential

With AI tools increasingly changing the way we work, what do we need to do to make sure AI tools are successfully adopted by ourselves, our teams and our organisations? How do we prepare ourselves ...
  • Session
  • Sat 11:00 - 11:45

Advanced Copilot Analytics: From Zero to Hero with the Unified Audit Log, Entra ID and Power BI

A key challenge in achieving a successful outcome with Microsoft 365 Copilot is the lack of proper built-in analytics for administrators to discover and understand Copilot usage trends across scena...
  • Session
  • Sat 09:55 - 10:40

Affective Computing – bringing humans and machines closer through emotions

If we want computers to be intelligent and able to interact with us we need to ensure that they can recognize, understand and express emotions. This is the basic assumption of Affective Computing.F...
  • Session
  • Sat 11:00 - 11:45

AI: Hero or Villain

Generative AI has captured the imagination of the public by storm, and it feels like there is a hot new large language model (LLM) being announced every other day. But as developers, we are trying ...
  • Keynote
  • Fri 09:00 - 10:00

Ask The Azure Experts Panel

Join us for a dynamic session with Azure experts, where you'll have the unique opportunity to delve into the latest features, best practices, and strategies for optimizing your use of Microsoft Azu...
  • Panel Session
  • Sat 13:45 - 15:25

Automated Data Security: Identifying Sensitive Data with Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview offers a wide range of data security solutions such as; Sensitivity Labels to protect our data, Data Loss Prevention to prevent data loss, and retention to manage the lifecycle of...
  • Session
  • Fri 13:15 - 14:00

Azure API Management: Architecting for Performance and Security

This session will provide a comprehensive deep dive into Azure API Management, focusing on optimizing API performance and security. It is designed for developers, architects, and IT professionals w...
  • Session
  • Fri 15:15 - 16:00

Azure Communication Services and OmniChannel Voice

What is Azure Communication Services? Where did it come from and why should you pay attention to it? What about the native omnichannel voice channel? Is it safe and stable to be used? These are som...
  • Session
  • Fri 10:25 - 11:10

Azure Ecosystems: A Deep Dive into Cloud Migration Strategies and Azure Arc's Solutions

In the landscape of cloud computing, staying ahead means leveraging the most innovative and efficient strategies to ensure your infrastructure is not only scalable but also secure and easily manage...
  • Session
  • Sat 11:55 - 12:40

Be MultiDataverse hero: Top XRMToolbox tools for Dynamics

Have you ever found yourself entangled in the intricate web of configuring an app, feeling like you've stumbled into the MultiDataverse? A place where data models twist and turn like the strands of...
  • Session
  • Sat 11:55 - 12:40

Be Ready for Copilot: Addressing Oversharing in SharePoint and Teams with DeliverPoint, by Lightning

Join Lightning Tools CEO, Brett Lonsdale (Microsoft 365 Apps and Services MVP), for an insightful session designed to prepare your organization for Microsoft Copilot, while tackling the critical is...
  • Session
  • Fri 10:25 - 11:10

Become an Entra ID Security Black Belt in Less Than An Hour

Just starting or seasoned IT pro, this rapid-fire skill surge session will take you from zero to hero with proven tactics for defending Entra ID against even the most persistent threats.  ...
  • Session
  • Fri 11:20 - 12:05

Becoming a Rockstar Microsoft Partner: Navigating the Maze, Sealing the Deal

Join us for a rollercoaster ride through the Microsoft Partner universe! In this session, we're spilling the beans on how to position your organization for success within Microsoft's intricate land...
  • Session
  • Sat 11:55 - 12:40

Beyond the Low Code - Your first Plug-In

Welcome to an session where we delve into the world of Dynamics 365 Plug-in development! In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations demand tailored solutions to meet their unique...
  • Session
  • Sat 14:40 - 15:25

Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women to Thrive in Cyber Security

Join us for a transformative discussion on bridging the gender gap in Cyber Security, where we can:  - Challenge stereotypes and biases: Break down societal barriers that hinder women's r...
  • Session
  • Sat 13:45 - 14:30

Building a Centre For Enablement for your Copilot Strategy

When Microsoft first announced Copilot for Microsoft 365, they were opening up a new way of thinking and many new ways of working but it didn't stop there. It was swiftly followed up with more and ...
  • Session
  • Fri 14:10 - 14:55

Calm your Copilot Concerns - 10 simple steps to avoid over-sharing when launching M365 Copilot.

As organisations begin to explore Microsoft 365 Copilot, there is inevitable concern about what sensitive information could be surfaced to users unexpectedly.  The availability of generative A...
  • Session
  • Sat 14:40 - 15:25

Can you be Dyslexic and work in Low-Code or indeed IT Consultancy?

Description:Of course you can! So why do people when they find out that I am Dyslexic and Dyscalculic say, "I don't understand how you do the job you do?" Is this really such a stupid question...
  • Session
  • Sat 09:00 - 09:45

Castle in the Cloud: Azure network perimeter defense

Description:In the cloud you want to protect everything with Identity! Although not untrue we still see many developments in technologies like the Azure Application Gateway and the Azure Firewall.H...
  • Session
  • Sat 09:55 - 10:40

Connecting the copilots with the Copilot Connection

What do you think about when someone mentions Copilot? Is there a particular Copilot that you think of first?  To get true value out of the available Microsoft Copilots, you need to under...
  • Panel Session
  • Fri 15:15 - 16:55

Copilot - Building an Accessible Future

Copilot is the buzzword of the moment. With a goal of putting a Copilot everywhere, Microsoft has big ambitions for AI in every area of our technological lives. What does it mean for users wit...
  • Session
  • Sat 15:45 - 16:25

Cracking the Code: Live Ethical Hacking and Security Insights into M365 Tenants

Join us for an electrifying live session where our expert hosts will demonstrate a real-time hack into a Microsoft 365 tenant using a well-known phishing attack technique. Ever wondered how hackers...
  • Session
  • Fri 13:15 - 14:00

Curling Your Way to Career Success: Leveraging Hobbies for Professional Growth

In this presentation, I explore how the principles of curling can be applied to develop essential workplace skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. Drawing from my personal experien...
  • Panel Session
  • Fri 15:15 - 16:55

Defender for Cloud: your security super-hero for hybrid and multi-cloud environments!

Cloud computing has revolutionized how we develop, distribute, and manage applications. But it also brings new challenges and security risks. As more organizations embrace multicloud and hybrid arc...
  • Session
  • Fri 11:20 - 12:05

Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts: Securing the Wizarding World of Microsoft 365

In an era where dark forces loom not just in the shadows of enchanted forests but in the very wires and waves of our internet, the need for wizards and witches skilled in the Digital Dark Arts of c...
  • Session
  • Sat 09:00 - 09:45

Dive into the World of Kusto Query Language

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the realm of Kusto Query Language (KQL)? Look no further! Join us for an exhilarating session where we'll demystify this powerful language and eq...
  • Session
  • Sat 11:55 - 12:40

Do Low Code projects need Change Management? Appsolutely!

The Low Code, No Code movement is one of the most exciting movements in our days. Citizen Development is capturing the attention of businesses and industries by democratizing IT processes and acces...
  • Session
  • Sat 14:40 - 15:25

Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Archiving and Retention Policy strategy

You have been running D365 and/or Power Platform for several years now in the Cloud, so far so good right? But what about your storage capacity growing and growing?   In this session, we wi...
  • Session
  • Sat 14:40 - 15:25

Dynamics 365 F&O, an introduction from a CE perspective

An introductory session for those looking to understand a bit more about Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations from the perspective of Customer Engagement and the Power Platform.This session is int...
  • Session
  • Fri 13:15 - 14:00

Ecosystem Enablement and AI Readiness: Transforming Public Services with Kerv Digital

Join us to discover the core strategies of ecosystem enablement that drive operational excellence across public services. This session will cover foundational, data, solution, and insights enableme...
  • Sponsor Session
  • Fri 13:15 - 14:00

Effortless Document Generation in Microsoft Dynamics 365: Harnessing the Power of DocumentsCorePack

 We will explore how DocumentsCorePack integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to enhance document generation.We'll cover the creation and management of templates using Microsoft Word, and how ...
  • Sponsor Session
  • Fri 15:15 - 16:00

Empowering Creativity: Building Custom Plugins in Copilot Studio

Unlock the full potential of Copilot Studio by diving into the world of custom plugins! In this session, we’ll explore how you can extend Copilot’s capabilities, enhance collaboration, and infuse c...
  • Session
  • Sat 13:45 - 14:30

Enabling your Low Code Ecosystem - Roundtable

"In this session we will cover topics such as admin & governance, adoption & growth and Support & operation models all focusing on the Microsoft Power Platform - this will be a collabor...
  • Panel Session
  • Sat 13:45 - 15:25

Error-Proof Your Desktop Flows: A Dive into Error Handling and Logging in Power Automate Desktop

WHAT:In this session, we will explore the advanced error-handling features of Microsoft Power Automate Desktop (PAD) and demonstrate how to use them to build robust and resilient solutions. You'll ...
  • Session
  • Sat 14:40 - 15:25

Espresso Your Ideas: Revolutionizing Internal Communication with Viva Amplify

Dive into the world of Microsoft Viva Amplify and discover how this innovative platform is revolutionizing internal communication in businesses. In the session “Espresso Your Ideas,” I’ll highlight...
  • Session
  • Fri 16:10 - 16:55

Exploiting Token Based Authentication: Attacking and Defending Identities in the 2020s.

Token-based authentication has been out there for over twenty years now. It enabled authenticating to Service Providers (SPs) without sending them usernames and passwords over the network. Token-ba...
  • Session
  • Sat 15:45 - 16:25

F&O moving in to Model driven apps

Microsoft is moving more and more parts of F&O over to Power Platform components, especially the user interface. In this session we will deep dive into it! We will demo and look at the architec...
  • Session
  • Fri 14:10 - 14:55

First Steps in Microsoft Copilot Studio - Let's build your first Copilot

Begin your journey with Microsoft Copilot Studio - the new low-code conversational AI solution that allows you to extend Microsoft Copilot and build your own copilot for your specific needs. I...
  • Session
  • Fri 14:10 - 14:55

Form, Function, and Flair: Mastering Model-Driven App Aesthetics

Model-Driven Apps offer a rapid development advantage with their pre-built interfaces, but this convenience can sometimes limit customization for specific use-cases where the out-of-the-box interfa...
  • Session
  • Sat 15:45 - 16:25

Formula for Success: Supercharging Power Apps with Named Formulas

Let's face it: dealing with sluggish performance and convoluted code in Power Apps can feel like navigating a labyrinth. You're not alone if you've ever found yourself lost in a maze of slow respon...
  • Session
  • Sat 15:45 - 16:25

From Depression to Elation - How the community changed my life

This session is going to get REAL personal, REAL honest, REAL quick, so be prepared! 10 years ago I arrived in the UK from South Africa not knowing a single person or even understanding what t...
  • Session
  • Fri 10:25 - 11:10

From Zero to Hero: 10 Lessons from our journey into Dynamics and Cyber Security

Join Laiyba, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 consultant, and José, a Microsoft Security MVP, on their journey from beginners to leaders in “From Zero to Hero: 10 Lessons from Our Journey into Dynamics and...
  • Session
  • Fri 11:20 - 12:05

Fusing pro-code developers into the low-code Power Platform

Low-coders have traditionally been a critical audience for the Power Platform, especially in the more modern technologies like Canvas Apps and Power Automate flows. Pro-developers have been feeling...
  • Session
  • Fri 16:10 - 16:55

Hands Up: Who is Responsible for Sustainable Tech?

In an era where technology shapes every facet of our lives, it’s critical to address the elephant in the room: Sustainability. This isn't just about green energy or recycling – it encompasses a bro...
  • Session
  • Fri 16:10 - 16:55

Hidden Talents to Power Platform: Leveraging diverse skills for citizen development

"Hidden Talents to Power Platform" is an engaging session that explores how individuals can apply their unique, perhaps underutilized skills, like graphic design or a background in teaching, to exc...
  • Session
  • Fri 11:20 - 12:05

How the CoE Starter Kit can help you deliver a governance model that works

Join Senior Solution Architect Kieran Holmes (Capgemini) and Lead Product Manager Emma Shaw (Defra UK) as they talk through how they have introduced an effective governance model for ~30,000 users...
  • Sponsor Session
  • Sat 09:00 - 09:45

How to get productive on Power Platform with Resco

We are always looking for ways to make the work of app makers more efficient. In this session, we will present Resco Power Components - our new library of PCF components for Power Platform, an...
  • Sponsor Session
  • Sat 11:55 - 12:40

How to recognise and deal with the Imposter Syndrome devil on your shoulder

Many of us feel that overwhelming burden of I'm not good enough, I'm faking it, I'm not worthy. The good news is that in reality it probably means exactly the opposite and it's your impression not ...
  • Session
  • Fri 13:15 - 14:00

How to win with Microsoft Support

Description TBC
  • Session
  • Sat 09:00 - 09:45

In the turmoil of Dynamics 365 Customer Insights

2023 second half and 2024 have been full of change for everyone that was using Dynamics 365 Marketing before and now moved onto Dynamics 365 Customer Insights instead. A lot of insecurities about f...
  • Panel Session
  • Fri 10:25 - 12:05

IT Pros guide to Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365

IT professionals! Are you ready to take your organisation's Microsoft 365 experience to the next level with Copilot? Before your end users start leveraging AI-powered experiences, you need to take ...
  • Session
  • Fri 15:15 - 16:00

It's Power Automate not Power Integrate

As a Power Platform developer did you ever find yourself building integrations between Dataverse and other systems using Power Automate? It's right there, it's easy to do, it has tons of connectors...
  • Session
  • Sat 11:00 - 11:45

I've got 99 problems but Teams ain't one!

We all have these daily bits of frustration at work. My colleague has no access to this list! How can I involve everyone in our planning workshop? Where is that file someone shared in our team meet...
  • Session
  • Fri 15:15 - 16:00

Joining (and Staying in) the IT Industry: 9 Myths Deterring Women

How diverse is your IT team? The Tech Industry often carries misconceptions as to who it consists of with the stereotype being geeky introverts and mainly male.But the reality really is quite diffe...
  • Panel Session
  • Sat 09:00 - 10:40