Reimagine Your Workday
Discover how AI, Microsoft 365, and modern collaboration tools can help you streamline everyday tasks and focus more on what's most important.
Join the N.C. Department of Information Technology and Wake Tech on August 6 for the Digital Workplace Success Summit, an exciting event designed to help you work smarter – not harder.
Why Attend?
Discover how today’s digital workplace tools can help you:
- Save time with AI-powered assistance using Microsoft Copilot.
- Better organize your work with Outlook and Microsoft To Do.
- Know when to use OneDrive versus SharePoint – and why it matters.
- Collaborate more effectively in Microsoft Teams.
- Learn tips and shortcuts that make everyday work easier.
- Explore the latest innovations shaping the future of work.
Join Us
We're pleased to offer this year’s summit as a hybrid experience, giving you the flexibility to participate in the way that works best for you.
- To attend in person, register using the dedicated in‑person registration link below.
- Plan to join virtually? Register individually for the agenda topics that matter most to you.
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided. If you need additional accommodations or have questions, please email ecscommunication@nc.gov.
Agenda
9-9:45 a.m. | The Future of Modern Work & Collaboration (Keynote)
10-10:45 a.m. | OneDrive vs. SharePoint
Unsure where your files belong? We’ll help boost your confidence in choosing the right place for your files so you can work smarter and avoid the frustration of lost documents. Discover the simple difference between personal work files in OneDrive and shared team or agency files in SharePoint, with practical examples that make the choice easy: “Mine = OneDrive, Ours = SharePoint.”
We’ll walk through how each tool supports secure sharing, collaboration, version history and co‑authoring – without technical jargon – while also highlighting how state data policies and sensitivity labels keep your information protected. Finally, you’ll go away with easy tips for organizing files, avoiding common mistakes and using NCDIT’s updated resources to be more in control of your daily work.
10-10:45 a.m. | Working Smarter with Outlook and To Do
Ready to take charge of your inbox? We’ll show you easy, stress-free ways to manage your inbox and daily workload using familiar Microsoft 365 tools. Learn simple tips to reduce email overload, turn important messages into actionable tasks with one click and keep everything organized in one place.
Find out how Microsoft To Do can be your personal productivity hub – helping you set priorities, stay focused with My Day and build routines that actually stick – without needing any technical expertise.
With real life examples, quick wins, and practical demos, you’ll leave ready to get more organized and feel more confident and in control of your workday.
11-11:45 a.m. | Supercharge Hybrid Work with Teams
Learn how to run smoother, inclusive meetings – whether joining from home, the office, or a conference room. Learn the essentials: how to join from any device, use your microphone and camera confidently, share content more easily and navigate the meeting toolbar without stress. Learn simple techniques for ensuring your in-room and remote participants feel included with tools like chat, hand raise, captions and transcripts.
Get practical tips for keeping audiences engaged with polls and Q&A, plus quick wins like helpful shortcuts, how to find files and chats and how to avoid common meeting pitfalls.
Consider this session is your friendly, practical guide to help you feel more confident and effective in today’s hybrid work environment.
11-11:45 a.m. | Elevate Your Work with Copilot
Curious about how Copilot can make your daily work easier? Get an overview of Copilot’s capabilities – no technical background required! Find out how Copilot helps clear inbox clutter, summarizes long emails, drafts polished messages, recaps meetings you missed and quickly creates documents or presentations from simple prompts.
We’ll focus on real-world tasks that save time and reduce stress – like turning a confusing email thread into a clear summary, drafting updates for a supervisor, or generating a first draft of a report in minutes instead of hours. And it’s all aligned with NCDIT’s emphasis on working more confidently and efficiently.
With practical demos, easy prompt tips and guidance on responsible use, you’ll be empowered to take your productivity to the next level with Copilot as your helpful everyday companion.
11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Lunch & Networking
For in-person attendees, we'll provide lunch and plenty of time to get further inspired by connecting with colleagues.
12:30-1:15 p.m. | Protecting State Data with Sensitivity Labels & Secure Sharing
Get a simple, non-technical look at how you can help keep North Carolina’s information safe while working in Microsoft 365. Learn about sensitivity labels – easy to use digital “wrappers” that protect files and emails – and how to apply them correctly in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
We’ll review everyday examples – showing when to label content as Public, Internal, Confidential or Restricted –and how labeling affects sharing inside and outside state government.
You’ll also learn the safest ways to share links, manage access and avoid common mistakes that put data at risk. With practical tips and clear takeaways, we’ll empowers you to confidently protect information and support NCDIT’s data governance priorities.
1:30-2 p.m. | Building Intelligent Agents with Copilot Studio
Geared toward non-technical employees, we’ll introduce you to building agents to streamline your everyday tasks – no coding required. Learn what intelligent agents are, how they can answer questions using your own documents and data, and discover how easy it is to get started with Copilot Studio.
We’ll provide a brief live walkthrough and clear guidance on responsible use and governance. It's an inviting, confidence-building session designed to help you start experimenting with modern AI tools and how they can support your work in simple, practical ways.