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Stockholm is one of the most vibrant and diverse Nordic cities in Europe – and primed for in-person depth and breadth learning during the European SharePoint Conference – now simply branded as: ESPC24 – in Stockholm, Sweden – December 2-5, 2024.
Gå med i den bästa gemenskapen inom teknik, ta en kaffe och lär dig. [Swedish]
Join the best community in tech, have a coffee, and learn. [English]
Join the best community in tech, have a coffee, and learn. [English]
You will have the opportunity to learn from experts, network with peers, and discover new technologies that can help you achieve your goals. The event and city have something for everyone: Inspiring keynotes, depth sessions and workshops, community, art and culture, and many festive moments. Explore powerful new AI capabilities for every role and function – diving into Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, and more, you’ll discover how Microsoft is transforming the way we work today—and get a firsthand look at the future of work itself.
ESPC24 | Come curious. Leave inspired. European SharePoint Conference 2024 | Stockholm, Sweden | December 2-5, 2024 | SharePointEurope.com.
You’ll find content delivered by the world’s best Microsoft 365 and Azure experts, including many Microsoft leaders and employees from the product teams. In this pre-event guide, we list all the Microsoft-led sessions below so you can prepare for what awaits you alongside community and MVP expert sessions.
We hope you join in to learn, share, and engage –including evening gatherings, the attendee party, and our primary Microsoft Booth, a dedicated community space, the Inspire Stage, 1:1 meeting spaces – all within the Expo Hall alongside all the wonderful event sponsors.
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The 101 on ESPC24
- What: ESPC24 to learn more.
- Where: Stockholmsmässan Exhibition Centre | | Mässvägen 1, 125 80 Stockholm, Sweden
- When: December 2-5, 2024 (keynotes, AMA, sessions, tutorials (workshops), and more)
- Presenters: 120+ sessions (35+ Microsoft-led), 115+ speakers (MVPs, RDs, Microsoft and community members)
+ a unique page of all *Microsoft speakers and activities during ESPC24*
- Cost: €1495 - €1695 spanning 1-day to multi-day passes
- Enjoy an additional €250 discount with our exclusive community discount code: ESPC24Cust | Book now
- Primary social: (join in) & follow @ESPC_Community (Twitter) and ESPC (LinkedIn), #ESPC24
Exterior image of the Stockholmsmässan Exhibition Centre in Stockholm, Sweden
Jeff Teper (President of Collaborative Apps and Platforms – Microsoft), Karuana Gatimu (Director – Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft), Paula Januszkiewicz (Founder and CEO – CQURE Inc.), and Keith Barry (TV hypnotist) will be leading four keynotes that span topics, plus Microsoft speakers delivering breakout sessions among thought leaders and members of the community from around the world.
ESPC24 offers you affordable, world-class learning and networking at your fingertips. Join in over 100+ sessions covering SharePoint, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Syntex, Microsoft 365 adoption, Microsoft Search, AI, Governance, admin, Cloud operations, intranets, Power Platform, and more.
Over the years, ESPC has visited some of the most incredible cities: from the charming streets of Copenhagen and the historic beauty of Dublin to the vibrant culture of Prague, and the dynamic atmosphere of Amsterdam. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, ESPC kept the excitement alive with engaging online events! The European SharePoint Conference (ESPC), now known simply as ESPC, is one of the largest and most prominent events in Europe dedicated to Microsoft technologies, particularly Microsoft 365 and Azure. It began in 2011 in Berlin, Germany, as a platform for discussing SharePoint and related Microsoft technologies. Over the years, ESPC expanded its scope to include other tools in the Microsoft ecosystem, reflecting the industry's trend towards digital transformation and cloud adoption. ESPC has grown to become the largest independent European event for Microsoft technology users, serving as a crucial knowledge hub and networking space. It continues to play a vital role in educating the tech community on best practices for using SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure to enhance productivity, collaboration, and security in the modern workplace
- 2024: Stockholm, Sweden1
- 2023: Amsterdam, Netherlands2
- 2022: Copenhagen, Denmark
- 2021: Online (due to COVID-19)
- 2020: Online (due to COVID-19)
- 2019: Prague, Czech Republic3
- 2018: Copenhagen, Denmark
- 2017: Dublin, Ireland
- 2016: Vienna, Austria
- 2015: Stockholm, Sweden
As part of Microsoft’s giveback efforts, we will be supporting Mimis African Charities (MACONA) at the event. MACONA is committed to empowering vulnerable communities in Africa and the Greater Baltimore Area, focusing on providing essential support in healthcare, education, and nutrition for children and women. By working hand-in-hand with local communities, MACONA is striving for sustainable change that will uplift lives and break the cycle of poverty. To aid their impactful mission, we will be collecting clothing donations to support MACONA’s initiatives at ESPC. Your donations will help ensure that those in need receive necessary resources, so please join us in making a difference by donating clothing to support this vital cause.
Review all Microsoft keynotes and sessions below – Start schedule-building today!
Microsoft keynotes/AMA, D&I track, and breakout sessions
Microsoft keynotes & AMA
(All times represented in CEST (local Stockholm time))
Microsoft keynotes during ESPC24 with Jeff Teper and Karuana Gatimu; SharePointEurope.com/espc24-keynotes.
- Opening Keynote | “Collaborative Apps in the AI Era” – Jeff Teper, President of Collaborative Apps and Platforms – Microsoft, and Miceile Barrett and Kendra Springer | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 9am – 10:15am.
- Day two Keynote | “Thriving in the Era of AI” – Karuana Gatimu, Director, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy in Collaborative Apps and Platforms, Microsoft | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9am – 10am.
- Ask Microsoft Anything with Jeff Teper, Howard Crow, Kripal Kavi, Karuana Gatimu, Miranda Jones, Bryan Wofford, Kendra Springer, Roshin Ramesan, and Miceile Barrett | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10:30-11:30am | T1
Plus, two community keynotes:
- “Redefine The Impossible: Metamorphical Thinking” with Keith Barry, Renowned as the world’s foremost TV hypnotist, mentalist, and brainhacker | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 4:45pm – 5:45pm.
- “A Look into the Future: The Role of AI in Cybersecurity Operations” with Paula Januszkiewicz, Founder and CEO – CQURE Inc. and CQURE Academy | Thursday, Oct. 5, 9am – 10am.
Microsoft breakout sessions
(All times represented in CEST (local Stockholm time)) [Title, speaker(s), date/time, session code]
Copilot, Teams, and Viva
- “Getting started with SharePoint Agreements AI Solution” with Sesha Mani | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12pm – 1pm | Victoria Hall
- “Copilot agents from SharePoint and OneDrive” with CJ Tan | Thursday, Dec. 5, 3:15 – 4:15pm | T4
- “SharePoint + Teams Better Together with AI Agents and Workflows” with Trent Hazy and Saira Shariff | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12pm – 1pm | K21
- “Empowering Frontline Workers: Transforming Experiences with Teams and Microsoft 365” with Tulsi Keshkamat and Kristi Kelly | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 3:30pm – 4:30pm | T1
- “Revolutionizing Employee Communications for the AI Era” with Kristi Kelly | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 3:15-4:15pm | Victoria Hall
- “Empowering Organizations: Governance, Digital Safety, and AI-Driven Employee Engagement with Viva Engage” with Mike McLean | Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:15-11:15am | T5
- “Building and demonstrating a Copilot Declarative Agent using Teams Toolkit” with Fabian Williams | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2:15pm- 3:15pm | T1
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) and Adoption
- “Mentorship and ushering in the next generation of Speakers” with Fabian Williams | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:15am-10:40am | Expo Hall - Inspire Stage
- “Unlocking Career Advancement: Mentorship Strategies and Allyship” with Miranda Jones | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:45am-11:10am | Expo Hall - Inspire Stage
- “Measure the Impact: Microsoft Viva for Microsoft 365 and Copilot Enablement” with Karuana Gatimu | Wednesday, Dec 4, 2:00pm – 3:00pm | K1
- “Using the Microsoft Scenario Library to Drive AI Business Value” with Bryan Wofford | Wednesday, Dec 4, 3:15pm – 4:15pm | K11
- “Power Skills: Own Your Story..., and your Future” with Karuana Gatimu | Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:15am-11:15am| Expo Hall - Inspire Stage
- “Demystifying the Microsoft MVP Program” with Laurie Pottmeyer | Thursday, Dec. 5, 10:45am-11:15am | Expo Hall – Inspire Stage
Diversity & Inclusion Lunch Keynote with Miranda Jones – Wednesday Dec 4, 12:45-2:00pm
SharePoint, OneDrive, Planner, and Loop
- “Elevating SharePoint: Building the Beautiful and Flexible Intranet of Tomorrow” with Kripal Kavi and Denise Trabona | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 10:30-11:30am | T2
- “Transforming SharePoint Content Management for Admins in this AI era” with Sanjoyan Mustafi and Sean Squires | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11:45am – 12:45pm | Victoria Hall
- “Copilot Implementation Essentials Overview” with Karuana Gatimu and Bryan Wofford | Thursday, Dec. 5, 11:45am – 12:45pm | Victoria Hall
- “Keep business running with fast, reliable backup and recovery with Microsoft 365 Backup” with Sean Squires | Thursday, Dec. 5, 2:00pm – 3:00 pm | T4
- “OneDrive: Powering Tomorrow's Innovation and Collaboration” with Miceile Barrett and Arvind Mishra | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:15am-11:15am | Victoria Hall
- “OneDrive: AI Unleashed” with Miceile Barrett and Arvind Mishra | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 3:30pm-4:30pm| Victoria Hall
- “Meet Microsoft Loop” with Rebecca Keys and David Stephens | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11:45am – 12:45pm | K11
- “Maximizing your Information Architecture Strategy with Microsoft 365 Content Features for Copilot” with Kasper Larsen and Mikael Svenson | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 10:15-11:15am | W7
Power Platform and Microsoft Fabric
- “Top Hidden Features of Custom Connectors to Level up the Maker Experiences!” with Daniel Laskewitz and Mats Necker | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11:45am – 12:45pm | T2
Developer
- “Developer's Guide to Customizing Copilot Agents” with Vesa Juvonen and Fabian Williams | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 12pm -1pm | T2
- “Extending Microsoft 365 Copilot with Copilot Agents: Best practices” with Kendra Springer | Thursday, Dec. 5, 3:15-4:15pm | Victoria Hall
- “SharePoint API Platform: What's New and Coming” with Bert Jansen | Thursday, Dec. 5, 11:45am – 12:45pm | K11
- “Building engaging employee experiences with Viva Connections and SharePoint Framework” with Vesa Juvonen | Wednesday, Dec. 4, 11:45am – 12:45pm | K1
- “Build high performance AI apps using Azure OpenAI & Azure Cosmos DB” with Mark Brown | Tuesday, Dec. 3, 5:00pm – 6:00pm | K2
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Shout out to event leads and community members Sarah McNamara, Kevin Monahan and the #ESPC24 team for putting together ESPC24, corralling all speakers and content, and for supporting and promoting the knowledge and expertise to promote the world-class Microsoft 365 tech community around the world.
Last, a glimpse of the ESPC event experience – a video collage from ESPC23:
European SharePoint Conference 2024 | Stockholm, Sweden | December 2-5, 2024 | SharePointEurope.com
Cheers, Heather
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