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Go hybrid or go home. Wait, you can either stay home or join in-person. Win/Win!


 


The Microsoft 365 Collaboration Conference is a unique ‘hybrid’ event in Orlando, Florida. ‘Hybrid’ for everyone = speakers and attendees participating in person and virtually; for those who can travel safely as the vaccine rollout continues and virtually for those who are unable to join us in-person safely.


 


The event brings together business leaders, IT pros, developers, and consultants to learn how technology can power teamwork, employee engagement and communications, and organizational effectiveness. Each session is delivered by acclaimed presenters – thought leaders, engaged MVPs and product members from Microsoft working on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Power Platform.


 


The Microsoft 365 Collaboration Conference is a unique 'hybrid' event in Orlando, Florida with three unique Microsoft keynotes.The Microsoft 365 Collaboration Conference is a unique ‘hybrid’ event in Orlando, Florida with three unique Microsoft keynotes.


You’ll find over 200 sessions, panels, and workshops for everyone who works with Microsoft 365, presented by Microsoft’s leaders and experts from around the world. Below, you can review the subset of keynotes and sessions delivered by Microsoft employees from the product groups.


 


The Microsoft 365 Collaboration Conference embraces all of Microsoft 365: Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, OneDrive, Yammer, Microsoft Stream, Outlook, Office applications, Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate and more.


 



















Virtually



In-person



Early Bird (April 15, 2021 – May 10, 2021):


Full Conference Only: $599


Virtual Show Package 1: $898


Virtual Show Package 2: $1197


Virtual Show Package 3: $1496


Pre-conference OR Post-conference: $399



Early Bird (April 15, 2021 – May 10, 2021):


Full Conference Only: $1799


Virtual Show Package 1: $2248


Virtual Show Package 2: $2697


Virtual Show Package 3: $3146


Pre-conference OR Post-conference: $699



Regular (After May 10, 2021):


Full Conference Only: $599


Virtual Show Package 1: $898


Virtual Show Package 2: $1197


Virtual Show Package 3: $1496


Pre-conference OR Post-conference: $399



Regular (After May 10, 2021):


Full Conference Only: $1899


Virtual Show Package 1: $2348


Virtual Show Package 2: $2797


Virtual Show Package 3: $3246


Pre-conference OR Post-conference: $699



 


Microsoft keynotes and sessions (all times listed in the US EST time zone)


 


Microsoft keynote sessions:



  • Day One Keynote | “Microsoft 365: Your key to delivering on employee wellbeing and productivity goals” by @Karuana Gatimu | June 8th, 9am-10am

  • Day Two Keynote | “The future of work: productivity and employee experience” by @Dan Holme | June 9th, 9am-10am

  • Day Three Keynote | “What’s new and what’s next for the Microsoft Power Platform” by Charles Lamanna | June 10th, 12m-1pm


Microsoft breakouts sessions:



  • Practical guidance for driving Microsoft 365 adoption” by Karuana Gatimu (6/8 10:30am – 11:30am)

  • Meet Microsoft Viva: a new kind of employee experience” by John Mighell (6/8 12pm – 1pm)

  • Building a vibrant community – from inclusive campaigns to empowering your groups” by Laurie Pottmeyer and Josh Leporati (6/8 12pm – 1pm)

  • Governance best practices for Office 365, including Microsoft Teams guidance” by Karuana Gatimu (6/8 2:15pm – 3:15pm)

  • Get to know Microsoft Lists” by Mark Kashman and Harini Saladi (6/8 3:45pm – 4:45pm)

  • Roadmap to end user learning with Microsoft 365” by Josh Leporati (6/8 3:45pm – 4:45pm)

  • What’s new for intelligent file experiences across Microsoft 365” by Ankita Kirti and Stephen Rice (6/9 10:30am – 11:30am)

  • How Visio integrates with Microsoft 365 apps to enhance virtual collaboration” by Nishant Kumar (6/9 12pm – 1pm)

  • Meeting & virtual event best practices” by Karuana Gatimu (6/9 12pm – 1pm)

  • The Latest in Microsoft Teams” by Karuana Gatimu (6/9 2:15pm – 3:15pm)

  • Tasks, Planner, & To-Do: Decrease stress and increase productivity” by TBA (6/9 3:45pm – 4:45pm)

  • Modern Calling – How Teams changes the way we communicate” by Sean Wilson (6/10 9am – 10am)

  • “IT Pro deep dive – Microsoft Teams” by Stephen Rose (6/10 10:30am – 11:30am)

  • What’s new and next for Microsoft Search” by Bill Baer (6/10 10:30am – 11:30am)

  • SharePoint + Teams: Powering content collaboration” by Cathy Dew (6/10 2pm – 3pm)

  • Architecting your intelligent intranet” by DC Padur and Melissa Torres (6/10 3:30pm – 4:30pm)


View all Microsoft 365 Collaboration Conference (Orlando, FL) sessions.


 


The event brings together business leaders, IT pros, developers, and consultants safely for those who can travel as the vaccine rollout continues and virtually for those who are unable to join in-person.The event brings together business leaders, IT pros, developers, and consultants safely for those who can travel as the vaccine rollout continues and virtually for those who are unable to join in-person.


BONUS | A word from @Jeff Teper about the broader value of the event (previously known as SharePoint Conference):


 


Thanks, Mark Kashman, senior product manager – Microsoft

Brought to you by Dr. Ware, Microsoft Office 365 Silver Partner, Charleston SC.