Digital Workplace Success Summit

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We have reached capacity at our venue but you can still join us virtually. Register individually for the agenda topics below that matter most to you.
 

Agenda

9-9:45 a.m. | The Future of Modern Work & Collaboration (Keynote) 

Presented by Vijay Ramanujam, Chief Information Officer, N.C. Department of Health & Human Services

Vijay Ramanujam is a dynamic leader whose passion and energy stem from his deep connection and relationships with people. He thrives on helping individuals and teams, solving problems, and fostering a joyful and humorous work environment. Ramanujam is dedicated to inspiring others to achieve great things, continuously listening and learning from those around him, not afraid to be bold, and maintaining a culture of mutual respect. Outside of work, he enjoys a diverse range of music, stand-up comedy, riding motorcycles, and cherishing quiet moments.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Presented by Martha Wewer, Chief Privacy Officer, N.C. Department of Information Technology

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.

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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.

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