Collabdays Lisbon is a one-day, non-profit event built on top of seven previously successful community-driven events. A Microsoft Cloud-focused event including topics like Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Microsoft Azure with inclusion by design.CollabDays Lisbon 2023 will take place on the 25th of November at the ISCTE-IUL facilities, in Lisbon. It is a modern university building, in the center of Lisbon and access to various public transport and parking spaces, consisting of several auditoriums, support rooms, large atriums and outdoor spaces, with accessibility for people with reduced mobility.

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MOS EISLEY CANTINA (LUNCH)

Generative AI is a setting a new frontier for creativity and productivity. The ability to create new and original content, such as images, text, music, code, and more, will unleash the potential of human imagination, inspire new ideas, and redefine the way and the quality we work. Generative AI is not only a tool, but a partner for human creativity and productivity.

Generative  AI - A New Frontier for Creativity and Productivity

The default list edit forms of SharePoint works but what if you could personalize it and change the layout completely. At the moment there are 2 ways that you can customize your list edit forms, you can either use the Power Apps forms or you can use the SPFx forms customizer. 
In this session I will show you how you can setup both and what are the differences and benefits of using these two customizers.

Difference between SPFx forms customizer and PowerApps Edit forms

Hunting malware and anomalies, catching attackers and intruders in the cloud requires different tools and techniques. Microsoft cloud is backed by powerful Artificial Intelligence platform and extensive logging capabilities – this is where we need to invest and sharpen up our skills to stay ahead of the cloud invaders. Join this session to see how to take advantage of the tools Microsoft 365 (and some in Azure, too), how to detect anomalous behaviour and respond to threats of the new era!

Practical Threat Hunting in Microsoft 365 and Azure

Microsoft Teams Premium is the top flavor of Microsoft Teams that allows to take your teams meeting to the next level thanks to the innovations and feature that allows to create advanced webinars, apply custom branding to meetings or just add extra security and governance layers. In this session we will review Teams Premiums main features and how they can help to boost your meetings to the next level.

Boost your meetings to the next level with Teams Premium

When we built run.events, we had a question about how to build and optimize all approval and back-office processes, in a simple yet efficient way, which would be easy for our back-office and support staff to use, and which wouldn’t hamper their productivity. These processes included approving new organizers and events, as well as automating back-office processes such as triggering support processes or newsletter subscriptions. We quickly decided to use Azure Logic Apps for that.

This session will introduce you to the capabilities of Azure Logic Apps and how we used it for automating all approval and back-office processes. We will dive into the key features of Azure Logic Apps, including connectors, triggers, and actions, and how they can be used to automate a wide range of processes. We will also discuss the challenges that we faced, such as listening to database triggers and dealing with multiple development/staging/production environments.

Additionally, we will cover how we used Azure Logic Apps to create workflows that integrate with third-party products we use for sales (HubSpot), marketing (HubSpot and Mailjet), and support (Front).

In the end, we achieved what we wanted: our back-office and support staff mainly use email for the vast majority of back-office processes. And it is Azure Logic Apps that does the magic in the background of orchestrating it all. This session will demonstrate how we achieved this, and we will share real-life experiences and challenges we encountered while implementing it all.


Using Azure Logic Apps for automation of all approval and back-office processes for a SaaS product

Azure provides numerous opportunities for organizations to innovate by providing a platform where teams can quickly build applications using native cloud services. This approach also comes with some drawbacks. Some teams, usually by a lack of knowledge, don't use native services and features to improve the security of their applications. 
In this demo-depend session, we will check all the major security features like Azure AD for authentication and authorization, Key Vault (to protect secrets, keys, and certificates), Managed Identities, and app configurations. We will also cover some security best practices for services like App Service, Storage Accounts, and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub.
Get ready for a security upgrade!


Securing Cloud Applications: Best Practices from the field

Whenever a new developer starts on my team, I tell him to take a day off and learn Azure Active Directory and the identity platform. Think App registrations, client IDs, and secrets. If this sounds only vaguely familiar, then join me, and you don't need to take a day off. Let's start from the beginning and work our way into a deep dive. Learn how to protect the things you build in Azure. Learn all about enterprise applications, JWOT, authorization, and authentication. How do you quickly protect your app or API with Azure, or how do you set up complex scenario's in multitenant scenarios

Protecting your kingdom with the Azure Identity platform

Are you new to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)? Do you want to start to know what you can do with IaC and don't know how to start? How I can automate the deployment of my app infrastructure in my environment? Where do I start? What language can I use? What is the best way to learn and improve my skills?

If you respond yes to any of these questions, join me in this session on how to start your journey on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), where I go through the fundamentals and give you tips and tricks to work with Azure and Terraform, by using AZTFY in your environment.


Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Zero to Hero

"Don't judge an app by looking at his UI cause he may have a bad code."

From this world famous (quite updated) quote from Shakespear, this session will focus on the testing platform adapted to a SharePoint Framework solution, deployed as a Teams App.

From authentication to form validation, this session will show some use cases for which Playwright will perfectly fit and be ready to be adopted ;)

Success in SPFx? That's right, with Playwright!

Witness firsthand how Viva Goals can elevate the employee experience, aligning work vision, tasks, and innovation. Steve and Marijn will guide you through the setup, governance, and adoption process, equipping you with the tools to steer your organisation towards Objective focused Key Results. Join us for a practical, demonstration-rich session and let focused success become your corporate reality.

Experience "Unleash the Power of Focus," a dynamic session with Steve Dalby and Marijn Somers, prominent podcasters, Viva Explorers and MVPs. This presentation features live demonstrations of enterprise OKR structure, providing practical strategies for team alignment and effective organisational governance.


Viva Goals: Unleash the Power of Focus

In this session, we will explore the capabilities of Power Virtual Agents and how it can be used to create a no-code ChatGPT bot for Microsoft Teams. We will start with an introduction to the basics of chatbots and their benefits, and then move on to an overview of Power Virtual Agents and how it works.

We will then dive into the process of creating a ChatGPT bot using Power Virtual Agents, covering topics such as designing the conversation flow, integrating with ChatGPT, testing the bot, and publishing it to Teams.

Throughout the session, we will showcase practical examples and provide hands-on guidance to ensure that attendees leave with a solid understanding of how to create a no-code ChatGPT bot for Teams using Power Virtual Agents. By the end of this session, you will have the knowledge and skills to create your own intelligent and intuitive bot that connects with ChatGPT.

Create a no-code ChatGPT Bot for Teams

With Microsoft 365 powered by SharePoint Online and building on it, the permissions within tools can become a confusing mix of SharePoint and custom permissions.  This is true for Viva Topics and Viva Learning which both reference  content in SharePoint, yet also have their own rules as to who sees what.

In this session we'll look at where Viva Topics and Viva Learning honour the SharePoint permissions and where they do not.  Having highlighted the issues, we'll look at the solutions including:
	• Configuration Controls for Microsoft Viva
	• SharePoint Architecture
	• Microsoft 365 Roles
	• Sensitivity Labels

This session is for SharePoint, Viva and Compliance Administrators.

Demystifying SharePoint Permissions for Viva Topics & Viva Learning

Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft 365 exist for a while now, and now that Microsoft has announced the retirement of its predecessor Azure Information Protection in April 2024, it’s time to fully understand the capabilities of the Microsoft 365 Information Protection features with Sensitivity Labels.

In this session, we will start simple, with protecting emails and files by manually applying a label. But we will switch gears rapidly and we will dive into automatic labelling, applying labels to meetings, to teams in Microsoft Teams and even to assets in Azure SQL. And then we take it even one step further, how you can use your own trainable classifiers to automatically apply labels, and how labels can help you in your DLP policies.

Everything you need to know about Sensitivity Labels in one session!

Microsoft 365 Sensitivity Labels Deep Dive

No matter how much you avoid the subject of governance, it will catch up to you one day. The only question is, how badly will a clash with reality impact your organization? We have seen some of the world's largest organizations make fundamental but avoidable mistakes and we want to tell you all about them so that you can ensure they won’t get replicated. In addition, if something has already gone wrong and you are scratching your head on how to tame teams, we will advise you on methods and strategies to remediate it.

Kasia is an expert in governance and M365 management. Edyta, Microsoft MVP, is the ACM projects maestro. Both have worked with a variety of horrific mistakes in client environments and would like to undress the topic of governance and see it for what it is. In the process, they will shed light on best practices and share some practical tips on setting up a Teams environment with governance in mind.

Teams governance: undressed. Case studies of gross mistakes.

Working together on a single Power App is not easy, but sometimes you have no other option. I will discuss different strategies you can use right away to help you manage your co-development. From solution strategies, working with components and even how to integrate git into your development cycle.

Co-development in Power Apps, the different stages of working together

Security is a primary concern for all organisations as they continue their march to the cloud.

With investment in and use of the cloud growing faster than ever, wondering if they can keep their users, workloads, and data safe is giving business and technology stakeholders sleepless nights like never before.

Is it truly secure? Can I trust the cloud? What workloads should I hold back? What should I actually worry about? These are all questions I regularly hear when working with customers in the Defence world, all of which are relevant to cloud customers in any organisation or market.

This session brings my "Magic Eight Bullets" of advice given to Defence and other security-conscious organisations as they have moved to the cloud - tweaked and shaped for a jargon-free, non-military audience. 

If you want to understand how ultra-security-conscious organisations (those with all the secrets!) can securely, safely, and remotely consume and benefit from cloud services, this session is for you.

Practical Secure Cloud - Lessons From The Front Line of Defence

Microsoft Viva is a new offering from Microsoft that aims to improve the modern employee experience. Microsoft Viva Connections, which is part of the Microsoft Viva offering, provides a Dashboard that can be extended with so called Adaptive Card Extensions (ACEs). The Dashboard can be extended with no code, low code, or pro code techniques. In this session you will dig into all these options and see how you can easily build real-life solutions. You will learn what ACEs are, how to create them (with low code or with SharePoint Framework), and how to use ACEs to build enterprise-ready solutions. If you like to work in the fields of Microsoft Viva extensibility, you can’t miss this session. The session targets makers and client-side developers who want to understand how to work with Microsoft Viva Connections and ACEs.

Extending Microsoft Viva Connections Dashboard with Adaptive Card Extensions

Are you ready to take your Power Platform skills to the next level? Join this exciting session on custom connectors and learn how to extend the capabilities of the Power Platform by building your own connectors. In this session, Mats & Daniel will provide an overview of what custom connectors are, how they work, and the benefits of using them in your apps and workflows. We will provide top tips for developing custom connectors and walk through the tips one by one.

Whether you're an experienced Power Platform user or just getting started, this session is for you! Be ready for a fun / short-lived session where we will spend little time on theory but instead are focusing on awesome live demos and learnings from real-life🔥

Here are some takeaways of this session:
▶️ Understanding of what custom connectors are and how they work in the Power Platform
▶️ Knowledge of how to build custom connectors using the UI
▶️ Familiarity with best practices for designing and publishing connectors
▶️ Inspiration to explore and experiment with custom connectors in your own Power Platform projects
▶️ Know which pitfalls there are so that you don't run into the same mistakes we did

Top hidden features of custom connectors to level up the maker experience 🧙‍♂️

Microsoft Syntex brings advanced content services and AI together to automate processes, classification, and more, transforming information into working knowledge for your organization in a way we've never seen before.  In this session, you'll learn how Microsoft Syntex has come to the forefront of Content AI and automated knowledge management, the services and solutions it can provide, how they work together, and some proven ways to implement Syntex in your organization.  We'll start by looking at the AI models that Microsoft Syntex provides for unstructured, structured, and freeform document processing, covering its fundamental capabilities.  Then you'll learn about Microsoft's Syntex's capabilities for content assembly and content processing.  Finally, we'll share what Syntex is bringing in upcoming releases, including eSignature, data archiving and managing SharePoint data at scale.  We'll share real-world conversations about Syntex implementation, deployment, and adoption scenarios to spark the conversation at your organization.  Join us to discover how to improve content management and business efficiency with Content AI and Microsoft Syntex.

Next-Generation Content Management and Business Efficiency with Content AI and Microsoft Syntex

Is your organization already using or considering using the Power Platform? If so, then you need to have a Center of Excellence in place. Microsoft has made it easier by providing the CoE starter kit which is a collection of templates that are designed to help you get started with developing a strategy for adopting, developing, maintaining, and governing the Power Platform with focus on Power Apps and Power Automate. In this session, we will do an introduction to the CoE starter kit, explore the kit modules, as well as discuss how to implement and extend.

Implementing the CoE Starter Kit for your Power Platform Governance and Adoption Strategy

Like most services in M365, Multi-Geo goes from Strength to Strength and continues to evolve Year on Year. Based on my experience working with several multi-national companies working across data-borders, this session takes a fresh look deep into the inner workings of Multi-Geo within Microsoft 365.

We'll take a deep dive into the effects of Multi-Geo on services that implement the feature, as well as look at where the multi-geo service falls short, including what happens to data that doesn't fall under its control. We'll talk about scenarios where organisations may need to add additional Geos to an existing multi-geo Tenant and highlight some of the current issues with the platform.

Overall, we'll help you answer that burning question.. "Where on earth is my data?"

Where on earth is my Data? The Multi-Geo Redux!

Ready to take your PowerShell skills to the next level and become a pro in Microsoft 365 development?

Through several real case scenarios implementations, we will deep-dive into the world of M365 automation, covering best practices usage, tips and tricks, modules, and hidden gems within PowerShell and PnP.PowerShell module

In this session, learn ...

- How to use PnP.PowerShell to automate and optimize your M365 development streamline

-Advanced scripting techniques to automate complex tasks in M365

-Tips and tricks to troubleshoot common issues and avoid common pitfalls

-Hidden gems in PowerShell\PnP.PowerShell that can save you time and effort

Usage scenarios covered :

- Build really speedy M365 Reports not available Out Of The Box
- Leverage PnP.PowerShell to authenticate through the various
M365 services
- Automate your tenant-to-tenant \fileshare migrations
- Extend current M365 services where no Microsoft API is available yet
- Create your service-oriented Enterprise PowerShell Modules assets based in PNP.PowerShell

Get ready to take your PowerShell game to the next level and unlock the full potential of your M365 automation.

Powering Up Your M365 Game: Advanced PowerShell\PnPPowerShell Technics and Hidden Gems

CollabDays Lisbon 2023 welcome message and event details.

Welcome to CollabDays Lisbon 2023!

It's time to say goodbye! But not before some fantastic gift and swag raffle!!! 

Collabdays Lisbon 2023 Closing!

In this conference session, I will be discussing how Microsoft Lists is revolutionizing the traditional lists in SharePoint. With new configuration and customization options, users can now transform tabular data into To Do lists or Kanban boards without the need for coding skills.

I will be taking you through the implementation of complete solutions using Microsoft Lists. We will start with list creation and explore simple and advanced field types, move on to list customizations using view formatting, and end with a solution assembly to solve real-world scenarios. Best of all, these solutions can be wrapped in SharePoint pages and displayed inside Microsoft Teams.

If you have scenarios that you want to simplify in your organization but lack the development skills to implement them, then this session is perfect for you. Join me to learn how you can bring your solution to life on Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Lists only using Microsoft 365 out of the box features.

Create Solutions for Microsoft Teams using Microsoft Lists

Rapid advancements in AI are disrupting traditional business models and reshaping entire industries. In this session, we will explore the transformative power of AI, examining how companies can embrace AI-driven innovation to gain a competitive edge. Our panelists will share real-world case studies, insights into AI-driven startups, and strategies for integrating AI technologies into existing workflows. Additionally, we will discuss the role of AI in fostering innovation ecosystems and empowering businesses to adapt and thrive in the face of technological disruption.

Created by Chat GPT

Panel: AI in the Age of Disruption: Adapting to a New Technological Frontier

Teams and Microsoft 365 external sharing is all about publishing or collaborating with people outside your organization. Users will find ways to do it with or without IT support (typically through email or shadow IT), so it's important for IT to provide an easy way for them to do it effectively and securely.

Sharing can be done in a number of different ways.  Unstructured sharing to a small set of external users works well with the OOTB SharePoint and OneDrive features.  External users can also be invited in as full Microsoft Teams guests for collaboration. Teams Shared Channels can be used to improve the user experience for external users, eliminating the need for tenant switching in Teams.

As the scale increases, structured sharing with many external users needs alternatives such as Azure AD B2B, custom code or third party solutions.  We'll discuss options available and what makes sense where using real world examples.

Teams and Microsoft 365 Sharing - Unstructured and Structured

In the dynamic realm of SharePoint Online, achieving optimal performance without encountering throttling challenges is akin to conducting a harmonious symphony.
Throttling constraints can hinder productivity and disrupt workflow in SharePoint Online, impeding the seamless operation of your business processes. However, mastering the art of navigating these limitations can transform the way you utilize this powerful platform.

In this talk, we'll uncover strategies to conduct SharePoint Online like a well-orchestrated symphony, ensuring a fluid, uninterrupted user experience. From understanding the nuances of throttling to implementing proactive measures and best practices, this session will equip you with the tools needed to optimize performance and prevent throttling constraints.

Throttle-Free Symphony: Orchestrating SharePoint Online Performance

Learn how deep work and streamlined processes can revolutionize your workday, allowing you to focus on high-impact tasks while automating the rest.

In today’s competitive, fast-paced world, optimizing manual, repetitive business processes can significantly improve employee’s productivity and empowerment, drive cost savings, strengthen governance, and spark creativity.

Through a compelling case study, witness first-hand how a leading construction organization, Gardiner & Theobald, transformed their workspace dynamics.

Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize the way you work!

Deep Work Dynamics: Optimizing Processes for Peak Performance

We've created Diggy, an AI assistant for your company's internal knowledge using Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search.
We will share how we did it and what we learned along the way.

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