Watch the N.C. Department of Information Technology's Innovation Day training sessions to supercharge your productivity with Microsoft 365, including Copilot and Copilot Chat. This unique opportunity will empower you to master Microsoft Office applications and transform your workflow!
The 2025 NCDIT Innovation Day training event was held at Wake Technical Community College on June 10.
What to Expect:
- Dive into enhancing team efficiency through effective meetings and calls and experience seamless real-time collaboration on documents.
- Learn to host engaging virtual events, streamline your writing process and master data analysis with AI in Excel.
- Optimize your email management and workflow with Copilot in Outlook and OneDrive and explore creating and managing Copilot agents for exceptional customer support.
- Get hands-on experience using Copilot Studio to tailor AI solutions to your specific business needs. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and transform your workday.
Morning Session
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Keynote Address I-Sah Hsieh AI Governance and Policy Executive N.C. Department of Information Technology |
| 9:30-10 a.m. | Unleashing the Power M365: An Enterprise Collaboration Journey Ash Nathaniel |
| 10-11 a.m. | Leadership Panel City of Raleigh N.C. Department of Information Technology Wake Technical Community College |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Unlocking the Future: Exploring the Distinctions Between Copilot Assistant and Copilot Chat |
| 11:30-Noon |
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
Block 1 Sessions
| Session |
|---|
Boosting Team Efficiency with Teams Meetings and Calls Explore how Microsoft Teams can enhance your team's productivity through effective meetings and high-quality calls. Learn about integrating various tools and best practices to maximize efficiency. |
Using Teams for Real-Time Collaboration on Files Explore how Microsoft Teams enables seamless real-time collaboration on Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. Learn about features like co-authoring, version history and comments for feedback to enhance teamwork and efficiency. |
Virtual Events and Webinars with Teams Explore how Microsoft Teams supports large-scale virtual events and webinars with tools like attendee registration, real-time Q&A and post-event analytics. Learn best practices and features that enhance engagement and provide valuable insights. |
Using Copilot in Microsoft Teams to Stay Organized Stay on top of your work and boost productivity with practical tips and best practices to manage tasks, schedule meetings and collaborate effectively with your team using Copilot. |
Writing Smarter with Microsoft Copilot in Word Discover how Microsoft Word’s Copilot feature can streamline your writing process, improve document quality and boost productivity by assisting with drafting, rewriting and providing grammar and style suggestions. |
Excel Excellence: Copilot with Excel Unlock the full potential of your data with Copilot in Excel. Learn how AI-powered insights, natural language queries, and intelligent formula generation are transforming how your team can analyze and act on data. |
Learn how to prepare and utilize Copilot features effectively to enhance your productivity. |
Block 2 Sessions
| Session |
|---|
Mastering Microsoft Outlook with Copilot – 10 Things to Try Discover how to optimize your email management, draft responses efficiently and organize your schedule seamlessly using Microsoft Outlook's Copilot feature. This session will explore how Copilot can enhance your productivity and make your workday more streamlined. |
Mastering Microsoft OneDrive with Copilot Discover how to manage your files effortlessly, collaborate seamlessly and optimize your workflow using Microsoft OneDrive’s Copilot feature. Explore how Copilot can enhance your productivity by intelligently organizing your cloud storage, simplifying document management and ensuring secure file sharing across teams. Learn how AI-powered tools can help you find content faster, automate tasks, and keep your workday running smoothly. |
Discover how to create stunning, well-structured presentations effortlessly with Copilot in Microsoft PowerPoint. In this session, you'll explore how Copilot can help you design slides, craft engaging narratives and streamline content creation — all with AI-powered assistance. Learn how to transform ideas into professional presentations, summarize key points effectively and ensure your slides captivate your audience. |
Creating and Managing SharePoint Agents Learn how SharePoint Agents can transform the way your agency works. This session will demonstrate how AI-powered agents in SharePoint streamline everyday processes, reduce manual tasks, and help teams focus on what matters most: delivering services to the public efficiently and effectively. |
Interactive Workshop: Hands-on with Copilot Studio Discover how to customize and tailor AI-powered solutions to specific business needs with Copilot Studio. This session will showcase its ease of use and flexibility through practical examples, helping you leverage this tool to boost productivity and streamline workflows. |
Driving M365 Copilot through the Lens of Accessibility Get ready to experience accessibility like never before with Microsoft 365 Copilot. This presentation showcases how Copilot – across both Chat and M365 apps – empowers users through voice-driven commands using the Accessibility Toolkit and Windows Dictation. It’s powerful, intuitive, and voice-activated productivity at its best. |
Explore the latest strategies and tools for adopting Microsoft 365, designed to enhance productivity and efficiency within your organization. |
Block 3 Sessions
| Session |
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Streamlining Workflows with Forms and Power Automate Learn how to integrate Microsoft Forms with Power Automate to streamline repetitive tasks, enhance productivity and gain immediate insights from your data. This session will showcase practical examples and tips for leveraging these powerful tools effectively. |
Making the Most of OneDrive and SharePoint for File Management Explore the seamless integration of OneDrive and SharePoint for efficient file storage, sharing and collaboration. This session will emphasize the security and version control features that enhance your productivity and safeguard your data. |
Microsoft Planner: Organizing Your Tasks and Projects Discover how Microsoft Planner can streamline your task management and project organization. This session will highlight key features, tips and best practices to help you stay on top of your work and collaborate effectively with your team. |
Power BI: Dashboard in an Hour Discover how to transform your data into actionable insights with Power BI. This session will guide you through creating a dashboard in just an hour, highlighting key features, tips and best practices. |