Power Pages development is evolving fast, and the way we build portals needs to evolve with it. In this practical, demo-driven session, you’ll see how Visual Studio Code (desktop and web) and GitHub Copilot can dramatically improve the way you design, build, and extend Power Pages portals. We’ll show how modern makers and developers are breaking through the limitations of Design Studio and moving beyond the browser-only experience, adopting workflows that are waaaay faster, cleaner, and far more scalable. You’ll learn how to: Use VS Code as a first-class Power Pages development environment Accelerate everyday tasks with AI-assisted code generation using GitHub Copilot (preview) Leverage @powerpages in Copilot Chat to get portal-aware suggestions that actually understand your context We’ll go beyond pure coding and tackle one of the biggest blockers for many teams: “Where do I even start with design?” Using real examples, mockups, screenshots, and design inspiration, we’ll demonstrate how AI tools like ChatGPT can generate Power Pages–compatible, responsive layouts using Bootstrap 5 and Font Awesome, giving you a strong, production-ready starting point instead of a blank canvas. The session ties everything together with modern, end-to-end workflows that combine Power Pages, VS Code, and AI to help you build portals faster, with fewer errors, and with more confidence—whether you’re a seasoned developer or a maker stepping into customisation for the first time. You’ll leave knowing how to integrate AI into your daily development process and build portals that are not just quicker to deliver, but easier to maintain and future-ready. Attendees will learn how to: Speed up Power Pages development with AI-assisted coding and scaffolding Reduce errors and debugging time using smarter tooling and workflows Turn design inspiration (mockups, screenshots, Figma) into responsive portal layouts Work more effectively in teams using VS Code and Copilot Deliver portals faster without compromising quality, consistency, or scalability

Abstract As organizations move quickly to adopt Microsoft Copilot, many discover that the real challenge is not AI itself, but the state of their data. Copilot works across the information users already have access to, which means unclear ownership, oversharing, and unclassified content can immediately become business and compliance risks. In this session, we present a realistic business case that shows how an organization prepared its Microsoft 365 environment for Copilot by using Microsoft Purview as the foundation for governance. We walk through the key steps taken to understand data exposure, introduce meaningful classification and protection, reduce the risk of data leakage, and establish a governance model that scales as Copilot adoption grows. Attendees will gain practical insights into what actually needs to be done before enabling Copilot - including where organizations often underestimate effort, what can be automated, and how to balance productivity with control. This session is designed for leaders and practitioners who want to move beyond theory and leave with a clear, actionable approach to enabling Copilot safely and confidently.