Microsoft 365 updates on new Copilot capabilities

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Microsoft has announced a set of upcoming enhancements that continue to expand the value of Copilot across Microsoft 365. These updates introduce new ways for users to manage collaboration and meeting experiences with less context switching and more control. As always, timelines may shift as development progresses. I have provided the official reference IDs and documentation links for your convenience. Schedule meetings directly from Copilot Chat The first update introduces a new capability that allows users to schedule meetings directly from Copilot chat. This feature reached general availability worldwide with rollout completed by late January 2026. It enables users to find available times, book rooms, draft agendas, and send invitations entirely within the chat experience, reducing the need to move between applications and helping streamline everyday workflow. The feature is on by default, requires no administrator configuration, and respects all existing calendar and meeting polici...

Microsoft Ignite The Tour Amsterdam has been cancelled

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This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who have been paying attention to the media lately. MITT Zurich was cancelled last week, and Amsterdam was cancelled today. Putting public health and safety first, Microsoft has done the only sensible thing and cancelled this event. No word on Madrid later this month, or the other events coming up soon. If you have registered for any of the remaining events, you will be notified through your registered address, or you can keep an eye on the @ms_ignite twitter account for updates.