Teams Nation is a 100% free, 100% community driven online conference dedicated to Microsoft Teams, it’s underlying technologies and it’s extensibility options. It aims to bring together exceptional technical talent and thought leaders to democratize Teams knowledge, encourage participation in the Teams community and give those who are struggling financially an opportunity to attend a first class Teams conference.<ul><li>7 dedicated tracks to all aspects of Microsoft Teams including Mesh and Copilot</li><li>60 + Sessions with Microsoft, Microsoft MVP's, Regional Directors &amp; Microsoft Certified Trainers</li><li>100% free, 100% community</li></ul>WHAT KIND OF TRACKS WILL PEOPLE SEE AT TEAMS NATION THIS YEAR? All the favorites will return: Adoption and Management, Security, Productivity, Meetings, Rooms and Calling. We have always been proud that the event has catered for and appealed to developers so Build and Extend will return. We've consolidated several tracks into Synergies. But the one that is topical is AI and Metaverse for obvious reasons. Copilot has really dominated Microsoft in the past 12 months, and Mesh has made many advances since we last had an event.WILL COPILOT BE AT THE CONFERENCE? Of course! It's going to have an impact on our work and our lives in the years to come.&nbsp;

Teams Nation 2024

Adoption & Governance

Teams Nation 2024 Keynote

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Teams Nation 2024 Keynote

In this session we will discuss the love/hate relationship between deep work and Microsoft Teams - reviewing problems that can hinder productivity and impact people. We will also review core areas to recalibrate your organisation and people in 2024.

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Are we in deep work, or deep sh#t?

Dive into the fascinating world of Microsoft 365 Groups - without them there is no collaboration.
In this Deep Dive, I offer a complete insight into the features and capabilities that make Microsoft 365 Groups the central element within Microsoft 365. 
From creation to management to advanced features - I will show you the versatility that Microsoft 365 Groups offers. This session offers not only a theoretical foundation, but also practical insights. Get ready for a deep dive into the world of Microsoft 365 Groups!

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Microsoft 365 Groups Uncovered- A dive into the depths

Communication is a vital skill for any organisation to help bring employees together and build the culture. But how do you choose the right tool for your communication needs? In this session, you will learn about the different services available in Microsoft 365, such as Teams, Viva Engage, SharePoint, email and the very latest Viva Amplify, and how to use them effectively for different scenarios. You will also learn about the analytics, limitations, licensing and best practices of each service, and how to leverage our tool that helps you decide what to use when.
In this session, you will learn:
• How do Teams, Viva, SharePoint and email differ in terms of features and functions for communicating
• What are the limitations of each service, such as storage capacity, file size, security settings, compliance requirements, and accessibility options.
• What analytics are available for each service
• What are the licensing options for each service
• How Viva Amplify can help you with all of the above

We will also show you our very own tool that helps you decide what to use when for your own scenarios.

By the end of this session, you will have a better understanding of how to communicate effectively in the hybrid workplace using the right tool for the right purpose. You will also be able to access a tool that guides you through the decision process whenever you need it. Join us for this informative and interactive session that will help you improve your communication skills and enhance your team collaboration.

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Help, how do I communicate in Teams, Viva, SharePoint or Email?

There are many ways you can use teams. Just because you send chat messages in your organization, you probably don't consider yourself done and that you've gotten all you want from Teams. But how do you support a proper teams culture and how can you measure your success?

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How to create your Teams culture and measure it

Want to share files with external users in a chat? Want to tag all Teams owners at once? Want to prepare engaging meetings? This session is for you!

Teams is evolving every day. And while some may think it's getting more complex, others say: "Yeah, another shortcut!" The key is, a good combination of multiple functions in the Microsoft 365 universe is more than just the sum of them.

In this demo-heavy session, we'll learn, what "secret" features and procedures you can use, to make your life with Teams easier, to save work time and to become a shining Teams rockstar.

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Tour de Teams

Using Microsoft Teams on a Cloud PC is different from using it on a physical PC. You need to prepare your Cloud PC to meet the requirements and optimize the experience. This session will show how to implement and optimize the New Teams on Windows 365 and AVD. 

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How to optimize and use Teams in Cloud PC

What is the problem you’re trying to fix? Our New Hire process sucks!  

Why is it important to fix it? Recruiting skilled staff is a major challenge for business leaders. The skills gap has widened as digital technologies have become central to most business workflows and processes. This trend accelerated in 2020, during the high-velocity digital transformation triggered by the pandemic.

This session starts with Skills in Viva for HR Human Capital Management Recruiters and then guides New Hires with a fun Viva Wayfinder into a thriving Employee Experience supported by the Viva ecosystem.  

Lesley will show you how to integrate a New Hire Journey that starts on Teams and integrates effortlessly with SharePoint, assignments in Planner, Amplify, and Loop, possibly more features with Copilot once this is considered by others - and onwards to Viva Goals, Connections, Engage, Answers in Viva, Learning, and Insights.  Helping to meet the users where they are. 

By the end of this session, you will have many ideas to share this simplified employee framework with your HR colleagues. Better yet, invite them and IC colleagues to the M365 Conf and find out how to improve the employee experience in your workflow.

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Viva Wayfinder, for a guiding thriving New Hire Journey!

This presentation delves into the nuanced landscape of adopting Microsoft 365 Copilot, examining both the advantages and potential challenges associated with its implementation. We will explore how Copilot can enhance collaborative workflows, boost productivity, and reshape the development landscape. Simultaneously, the discussion will address potential hurdles and considerations to ensure a well-informed approach to integrating Copilot into your organization's toolkit. Join us to gain valuable insights that will aid in navigating the benefits and challenges of embracing Microsoft 365 Copilot.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Adopting Copilot

As the fastest growing business application in Microsoft’s history, more and more data is being generated in and through use of Microsoft Teams. As a result of its extensibility, there are a lot of places this data can be created and stored, from chats and posts to files saved in a Teams channel.
Without governance in place Teams sprawl can negatively impact the business’ experience with Teams. 
What does governance look like for Microsoft Teams? Should sprawl be a concern and if so, how do we limit it without limiting Teams adoption functionality?
How can you ensure you’re adequately capturing the information your organization needs to be compliant with internal and external policies?

Join information management experts Joy Apple and Jay Leask as they show you:
How Teams fits into the modern architecture model of Microsoft 365; How to leverage proper architecture in Teams to facilitate collaboration; The importance of an overall Office/Microsoft 365 information management strategy and how it will improve search and audit capabilities; Base-line Teams governance best practices; How to provision Microsoft Teams to automatically tag documents with appropriate metadata needed to meet records mandates; Integration between Teams and SharePoint Online to give you full management over documents within Teams.

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