Session Abstract

This full-day workshop takes you through building an intelligent, conversational business application using Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse. You’ll learn how to design, connect, and automate an end-to-end solution that combines data, workflows, and natural language interaction. We’ll start by creating a Dataverse data model and a Power App for data capture, then automate processes with Power Automate and add intelligence with AI Builder. The session will conclude by integrating Copilot Studio to create a conversational experience that can retrieve and update data through natural language. Throughout the day, we’ll discuss best practices for environment design, solution deployment, and governance. You’ll leave with a working Copilot-enabled Power App and the knowledge to apply these techniques in your own organization.

Christina Wheeler

Christina Wheeler is a Principal FastTrack Solution Architect at Microsoft, specializing in Copilot Studio, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Robotic Process Automation (RPA). She helps organizations unlock innovation and efficiency through low-code automation and AI-driven solutions. A lifelong technologist, Christina began programming at age 11 and built her first computer at age 13. With over 20 years of industry experience, she started her career as a .NET developer in financial services before transitioning into consulting, where she became known for her expertise in SharePoint, Dynamics 365 (F&O and CRM), and the Power Platform. She has guided organizations across the financial, educational, commercial, and government sectors in architecting and implementing modern business applications. Christina is also a published author, with works including "Mastering Microsoft Teams: Creating a Hub for Successful Teamwork in Office 365," "SharePoint 2010 Field Guide," "SharePoint 2013 Inside Out," and "Office 365 for IT Pros," where she is a co-author responsible for the Power Platform chapter in this continuously updated digital publication. Recognized as a Microsoft MVP, first in M365 Apps & Services in 2017 and later as a Business Applications MVP in 2022, she retired her MVP status upon joining Microsoft, where she continues to drive innovation in business applications.