New Copilot Updates for Outlook Scheduling, Word Agent Mode, and PowerPoint Agent Mode

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Microsoft has announced Copilot enhancements across Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint that improve scheduling, document creation, and presentation building. Here is a summary of some of the features I think can come in handy. Be aware that timelines may change as deployments progress, some of these have already been pushed back a couple of months. All of the following features requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license, and will be enabled by default for users with such a license. Automatic rescheduling of 1:1 meetings Automatic rescheduling of flexible 1:1 meetings and personal events in Outlook with Copilot, helping users resolve conflicts with minimal manual effort is coming soon. This will be in addition to the already released auto rescheduling of meeting rooms. Originally this feature was planned for mid‑November 2025 to mid‑January 2026, but is now hopefully coming between to mid‑February 2026 and the end of February 2026. A Microsoft Copilot license is required to use the capability....

European Skype for Business User Group Event

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I am really excited to share some details about the upcoming Skype for Business user group event. A set of national user groups across Europe has decided to join forces and host a coordinated user group event on April the 6th.

The event will be hosted in different locations and streamed via Broadcast Meeting to those who cannot make there in person. 5 of the 6 hosting countries has chosen a topic to present, will be given 25 minutes each.  All speakers are MVP's and recognized for their knowledge and contributions on the topics presented. This is going to a great night.

Agenda (time given in CET) in PM
  • 6:00 – 6:30 Registration at all local Offices
  • 6:30 – 6:45 Welcome Session (all MVPs in joint speech) as Key Note
  • 6:45 - 7:10   Session 1 (Nordics - Cloud PBX and options)
  • 7:10 - 7:35   Session 2 (Germany - Online Dialplans)
  • 7:35 - 8:00    Session 3 (UK - Trusted Server API in SfB)
  • 8:00 - 8:15    BREAK
  • 8:15 - 8:40  Session 4 (Benelux - Teams in O365)
  • 8:40 - 9:05   Session 5 (Italy - Hybrid best practices for SfB)
  • 9:05 - 9:15 closing
  • 9:15 – …..   Local gatherings or time to go home.


The following countries and cities have been confirmed for the event:
  • Germany: Munich , Cologne, Hamburg
  • UK: London, Birmingham
  • Norway: Oslo
  • Netherlands: Amsterdam
  • Belgium: Brussels/Diegem
  • Italy: Milano


If you're interested in the Norwegian event, please sign up at Intillity's meetup (sponsor): https://www.meetup.com/IntilityCommunity/events/237518318/

For more details on each location, please reach out to the local user group and their individual event sites or other social contacts.
Twitter contacts:
Germany: @Skype4bUG_DE
Norway: #MUCUGN
Netherlands: @ucugnl
Belgium: @becom_eu
Italy: @ucugit


Also watch the following global hashtag #skype4beurope for updates on twitter