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Welcome to a brand new way of hearing about the latest Copilot extensibility news! In this episode of the Copilot Connection, Kevin swaps out Zoe for Garry Trinder in the first of a spin-off of episodes where we dig deeper into the extensibility side of Copilot.

In this first episode, we go into an overview of the options that you have for extending Copilot. We talk cover why you would need to extend Copilot, the different ways you can do that (whether by end user, maker or specialist) and touch a little on how you can actually get started with doing it.

Is there a specific topic that you'd like to see us cover? Let us know!

Takeaways

• Extensibility in Copilot allows developers to create tailored solutions.
• Understanding AI maturity is crucial for effective implementation.
• Personalization of AI tools enhances user experience and productivity.
• Scoping and context are essential for effective use of Copilot.
• Integrating external knowledge sources can enhance AI capabilities.
• Balancing deterministic and non-deterministic approaches is key in AI applications.
• Declarative agents simplify the process of building AI solutions.
• Responsible AI practices are necessary when developing custom solutions.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are vital in the evolving AI landscape.

Related links

• Copilot extensibility learning paths
• Copilot camp - no actual camping required
• Community samples
• Pro dev community samples

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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.

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In this episode of Copilot Connection, hosts Zoe and Kevin discuss the latest updates and insights from the Microsoft Copilot ecosystem from Build as well as a slight detour to the Chelsea Flower Show. We cover topics like M365 Copilot tuning, notebooks, researcher and analyst agents, and SRE agents. We also explore the implications of AI Foundry and the natural language web, while wrapping up with a look at upcoming events and the importance of community engagement.

Takeaways

• The Chelsea Flower Show showcased innovative AI applications in gardening.
• M365 Copilot tuning can transform industries like legal with tailored solutions.
• Notebooks in Copilot provide a flexible way to organize and query content.
• Researcher and Analyst agents enhance data analysis and decision-making processes.
• AI Foundry allows for local model integration, expanding AI capabilities.
• SRE agents automate software reliability tasks, improving efficiency.
• Natural language web features enable more intuitive website interactions.
• Community-driven initiatives are crucial for the development of AI tools.
• Microsoft's Build conference highlighted significant advancements in AI technology.
• The importance of ethical considerations in AI deployment is paramount.

Links

Avanade Intelligent Garden

Book of News - https://news.microsoft.com/build-2025-book-of-news/

Copilot Tuning

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs

Announcing Microsoft Entra Agent ID: Secure and manage your AI agents | Microsoft Community Hub

microsoft/AI-Red-Teaming-Playground-Labs: AI Red Teaming playground labs to run AI Red Teaming trainings including infrastructure.

NL Web Introducing NLWeb: Bringing conversational interfaces directly to the web - Source and Debugging GenAI with CAPs + NLWeb + OpenTelemetry: A Real-Time Visibility Unlock | LinkedIn

Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs

Reddit post on SRE agent being used in the dotnet repo My new hobby: watching AI slowly drive Microsoft employees insane : r/ExperiencedDevs

Power Apps Studio with Agent Feed

Reimagining human-agent collaboration for a new era of app development with Microsoft Power Apps - Microsoft Power Platform Blog

Walkthrough of agent feed in Power Apps - users and ma