Sara Fennah
Microsoft 365 Consultant & Trainer
United Kingdom

MCT, MVP

Sara has over 25 years’ experience, has been a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for over 15 years and is also a MCT Community Lead and Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) for Microsoft 365. Sara has been working with Microsoft 365 since the preview in April 2011 and holds over 50 Microsoft Certifications. Sara’s company still use the same Microsoft 365 Tenant opened back in 2011. As a trainer Sara’s professional aim is to help make technology more accessible by increasing knowledge and decreasing fear. In her own words “I love helping others advance their own skills and use of technology, whilst challenging myself to advance my own skills and expertise.” Sara delivers training across Microsoft 365 from beginner to admin level, specialising in productivity, data security, and compliance. She is a recognised expert in Microsoft 365 Copilot, having authored multiple courses and supported organisations with adoption strategies and governance planning.

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ECS 2026
05/05/2026
Taming the Wave of New Tools in Microsoft 365: Purview for Viva, Copilot and Loop
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These newer products offer some fantastic productivity opportunities but it's more important than ever to manage the information in these products. Yet, the never ending wave of new tools can be a challenge for governing the data. Understanding where the new features store their data and which governance features apply can be minefield. In this session we will give you the map to the minefield, including • Where Does Viva store its data • The governance & compliance of Microsoft Viva • Where Does Loop store its data • The governance & compliance of Microsoft Loop • Governing Microsoft 365 Copilot with Purview You will leave this session with the understanding of which Purview features can be used to govern Viva, Loop and Copilot as well as where the gaps in governance coverage are. This session includes Microsoft Purview, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Viva and Microsoft Loop.

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A Tale of Two Copilots
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Like an excited child with a new toy, we all rushed to play with the Copilots as soon as possible and tried out all sorts of tasks including poem writing and image generating. Now comes the hardest part, finding where it fits neatly into your working day and making it a productive tool. This session presents the tale of the adoption of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot for Microsoft 365 by an SMB business owner. Through live demos, I’ll showcase essential features of Copilot for Microsoft 365, illustrating how it integrates into my daily workflows and where I am seeing the greatest benefits. Additionally, we’ll explore where Microsoft Copilot (formerly known as Bing Chat) continues to play a valuable role even with having Copilot for Microsoft 365 available. Throughout the demos, I'll explain how I record & evaluate my usage to give you techniques to help you identify the best use cases for the Copilots you work with to help maximise your investment. This session is suitable for all current and prospective users of Microsoft Copilot and/or Copilot for Microsoft 365. You will leave the session with ideas to try in your own usage and techniques to record & reflect on your Copilot usage. Products Covered: • Microsoft Copilot (Bing) Copilot for Microsoft 365

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Governing Microsoft Loop without going Loopy
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Microsoft Loop is evolving rapidly, and is now both a useful standalone tool and an integral part of other core Microsoft 365 features like Teams Meeting Notes, Copilot Pages, Meeting Facilitator Agent, and Whiteboard. This session builds on your existing SharePoint and Teams management skills, providing the latest insights into Loop's admin, governance, and compliance capabilities. Learn how to effectively manage your Loop environment without losing your sanity, or, to coin a phrase, without going loopy! We'll cover: Microsoft 365 Apps and Loop Integrations Loop Storage Locations Loop Page, Component and Workspace Permissions Managing Loop Availability to Users Microsoft Purview Features Available Administration Controls The roadmap for Loop You'll leave the session with: An understating of Microsoft Loop data storage and permissions Knowledge of the admin, governance and compliance features Tips to implement governance policies for Microsoft Loop. This session is suitable for IT Pros with experience managing/administering of SharePoint sites including Microsoft 365 Groups.

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The Oversharing Solution Blueprint
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Did you know Microsoft have a Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption blueprint to prevent oversharing? The proposed solution uses tools from across Microsoft 365 including SharePoint Online, SharePoint Advanced Management, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Purview to address oversharing and protect data from accidental discovery with Microsoft 365 Copilot. In this session we'll look into the solutions proposed considering their various benefits and challenges to create good, better and best solutions to managing oversharing in Microsoft 365. This session will include the following technologies and features: SharePoint Advanced Management Access Reviews Restricted SharePoint Search Restricted Content Discovery Sensitivity Labels Data Loss Prevention Adaptive Protection Data Lifecycle Management Communication Compliance DSPM for AI You'll leave the session with: An understating of Microsoft Oversharing Blueprint Knowledge of options available to manage information available to Microsoft 365 Copilot Practical tips to increase data security for Microsoft 365. This session is suitable for IT Pros.

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Maximising Your AI Investment While Keeping Microsoft Teams Meetings Secure
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AI-powered features like Copilot in Microsoft Teams are changing the way we work together; helping us be more productive and collaborative than ever. But with these new capabilities comes the increasing pressure to keep our meetings and data secure. In this session, I’ll guide you through practical ways to get the most from Copilot in Teams meetings, without compromising on security. We’ll look at: Built-in security features such as lobby controls, meeting roles, and secure guest access Advanced protections available with Teams Premium, including watermarking, end-to-end encryption, and sensitivity labels Straightforward strategies to balance AI-driven productivity with robust data protection Whether you’re just starting out with Copilot or already using AI to enhance your meetings, you’ll leave with clear, actionable steps to help your organisation stay both productive and protected. Key Takeaways Understand the main security considerations when using AI in Teams meetings Learn which features help keep your data safe—without switching off Copilot Gain practical tips you can put into practice straight away

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