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With the post Build lull in Microsoft news, Zoe and Kevin decided to take a look at some of the upcoming conferences and recommend a few sessions that stood out in the Copilot and agents space. Firstly though, we couldn't resist talking a bit about the collapse of Builder.ai and the re-org of some of the Engineering management teams at Microsoft.

We also covered our next Copilot Fireside Chat where Daniel Laskewitz will be joining us to answer your questions on Copilot Studio, MCP and whatever else takes your fancy.

News:

• Microsoft-backed AI startup chatbots revealed to be human employees | Mashable
• Microsoft’s LinkedIn chief is now running Office as part of an AI reorg | The Verge

Conferences covered:

• European Power Platform Conference | Austria | Jun 16-19, 2025
• Commsverse 2025 - The Microsoft Teams Conference - Jun 18-19 2025
• Tech Con 365 Seattle - June 23-27 2025
• Collab Summit North America - Sep 7-9 2025
• ESPC25 | Conference | Ireland | Dec 1-4, 2025

Other ones we mentioned:

• Collab Days Netherlands - June 21 2025
• CollabDays Hamburg 2025 - June 28 2025
• CollabDays Finland 2025 - 11 Sep 2025
• Experts Live UK 2025 - 16 Sep 2025
• CollabDays Bletchley Park 2025 - 24 Sep 2025
• South Coast Summit - 17-18 Sep 2025

Check out other conferences at Community Days.

Takeaways

• Investors need to scrutinize AI startups more closely.
• The importance of responsible AI practices is paramount.
• Microsoft's leadership changes signal a new direction.
• AI's impact on employment is a growing concern.
• Community conferences are vital for networking and learning.
• AI literacy is essential for effective use of technology.
• Clothespilot demonstrates practical AI applications.
• Engaging with the community enhances knowledge sharing.
• Fireside chats provide valuable insights from industry experts.