2025 Microsoft 365 Community Conference: Our Top Sessions

Las Vegas or Bust: Microsoft 365 Community Conference Here We Come!

As the 2025 Microsoft 365 Community Conference in Las Vegas approaches, the excitement within our 2toLead team is palpable. From May 6-8, we will be joining a vibrant community of Microsoft enthusiasts, experts, and innovators to explore the latest advancements and share insights.

This year, a few members of our team are able to attend. We are particularly thrilled about the diverse range of sessions that promise to deepen our understanding and spark new ideas.

In this article, we will each highlight the top 5 sessions we are most looking forward to attending. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, these sessions offer something for everyone.

Top 5 Sessions: Migration

1. From Legacy to Leading Edge: Proven Tools and Tactics for Successful SharePoint Migration Before 2026‍

Richard Harbridge, Microsoft MVP and CTO at 2toLead 🫶
Tue. May 6, 12:15 PM
Why it matters: With SharePoint Server 2016/2019 end-of-life landing in July 2026, this session is your playbook to migrate without drama. If you’re the person the business will call when a 2026 “surprise” hits, this hour will save you months of pain.

2. Executing a Successful Microsoft 365 Tenant-to-Tenant Migration!‍

Chirag Patel
Wed. May 7, 2:00 PM
Why it matters: Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures—each adds a twist to tenant migrations. Chirag will explore strategies, best practices and provide real world experiences for project workstreams, and what workloads you should be considering.

3. M365 Migration Customer Journeys‍

Vishal Lodha, Matt Packowski, Taylor Sisco Maez
Wed. May 7, 3:30 PM
Why it matters: Sometimes the best lessons come from hearing what customers wish they’d done differently. This shorter 20 minute talk is a great opportunity to better understand practical insights, tips and inspiration from those who've been there.‍

4. Simplify Your Move: Effortless Migration to Microsoft 365‍

Visha Chadha, Troy Starr, Vikram Paramasivan
Thurs. May 8, 2:30 PM
Why it matters: Straight from the product group, see what’s new in the Microsoft 365 admin center—including native scenarios like Slack-to-Teams and Gmail-to-Exchange that used to require third-party tools. Perfect if you run lean IT and need “built-in” over “bolt-on.” Very excited to talk about all the new updates!‍

5. The Future of SharePoint Content AI and Agents!‍

Gokan Ozcifci
Wed. May 7, 4:00 PM
Why it matters: Migrating gets you to “clean & compliant.” Content AI (formerly Syntex) and emerging Copilot Agents take you the rest of the way—auto-classifying, tagging, translating, and generating new value from migrated files.

Top 5 Sessions: Employee Experience

1. The Intranet of Tomorrow: Beautiful, Flexible, and AI Ready

‍Melissa Torres, Wende Copfer, Judith Yaaqoubi
Thurs. May 8, 10:45 AM
Why it matters: Discover how creating beautiful sites and pages is easier than ever! With Copilot in SharePoint, you can easily build pages and sites grounded in the data that matters most in just minutes.‍

2. Featured: Content, Collab, and Agents: What's New for SharePoint‍

Jason Moore, Maeneka Grewal
Wed. May 7, 10:00 AM
Why it matters: Explore the latest advancements in SharePoint, including enhanced content management, improved collaboration tools, and the innovative SharePoint agents.‍

3. Reimagining Communications and Employee Engagement in the Age of AI‍

Venkat Ayyadevara, Mike Holste, Dan Holme
Tue. May 6, 4:00 PM
Why it matters: Prescriptive guidance, best practices, and insights for managing executive and employee communications with tools you already own across Microsoft 365 and Viva.

4. Panel of Peers: Communications Strategies, Best Practices and Lessons Learned‍

Allison Michels, Amy Dolzine, John Moore, William Huneycutt, Amy Morris, Michael De Leon
Thurs. May 8, 2:30 PM
Why it matters: This session promises to provide valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the complexities of modern communications and change management.

5. Lightning Talk: SharePoint Can Do What?! Learn How to Build Beautiful, Engaging, and Powerful Pages with the Latest AI and Branding Tools

‍Melissa Torres
Tue. May 6, 1:00 PM
Why it matters: Learn how you can easily build a new SharePoint page using the latest AI and branding tools.

Top 5 Sessions: Data & AI

1. Opening Keynote – “Microsoft 365 in the Era of AI”

‍Jeff Teper, Nicole Herskowitz, Miceile Barrett, Melissa Torres
Tue. May 6, 9:00 AM
Why it matters: Sets the strategic context: Microsoft’s latest usage data, Copilot roadmap, and where AI governance fits into 2025 budgets.‍

2. 5 Actions to Future-Proof Governance for the Copilot Era

‍Mark Casetta
Wed. May 7, 11:20 AM
Why it matters: An executive checklist that links data ownership, retention, and permission hygiene to Copilot success metrics.‍‍

3. SharePoint Advanced Management Deep Dive

‍Vlad Catrinescu
Wed. May 7, 2:00 PM
Why it matters: Vlad walks through the newest SAM capabilities—site lifecycle controls, permission insights, and automated cleanup—essential for large-scale Copilot rollouts.‍

4. Secure AI: Practical Steps for Addressing Oversharing with SAM & Purview‍

‍Dave Minasyan, Sophie Ke
Tue. May 6, 4:00 PM
Why it matters: Concrete playbook for detecting sensitive data before Copilot or external guests can surface it. Ideal for security and compliance leads.

5. Extensibility Options to Improve Your Employee Experiences within Viva Connections and SharePoint

‍Vesa Juvonen, Luca Bandinelli
Thurs. May 8, 2:30 PM
Why it matters: Showcasing the latest innovation on extensibility and developer options for both Viva Connections and SharePoint – to build your ultimate branded employee experience platform for your end users.

Bonus: Unlocking AI Governance with Microsoft Purview

‍Nishan DeSilva, Safeena Begum Lapakshi
Wed. May 7, 4:00 PM
Why it matters: Dives deep into data-classification, eDiscovery, and responsible-AI controls across M365 workloads—critical for regulated industries.

Let's Connect

We can't wait to immerse ourselves in the wealth of knowledge and networking opportunities at the 2025 Microsoft 365 Community Conference. If you're attending, we'd love to connect, chat, and meet up to discuss all things Microsoft 365.

Let's make the most of this incredible event together! Feel free to reach out to us on social media or catch us at the conference. See you in Las Vegas!