Commsverse is returning for its fifth year as the leading tech conference in the UK and Europe, exclusively focusing on Microsoft Teams, Copilot, and Viva.
Scheduled for next week, June 26 and 27, at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge, near London, Commsverse will host 500 attendees, over 70 speakers, and more than 50 exhibitors from around the globe, all specialising in Microsoft’s collaboration and communication solutions.
Attendees at Commsverse will have the opportunity to engage with over 60 sessions on various topics, including Teams Phone, Teams Rooms, best practices, administration, Copilot, and Viva, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching experience for all participants.
But what sessions, exactly, should you prioritise on your visit?
Keynote – Exploring AI-Assisted Collaboration Within The Workplace
The keynote might be the obvious first pick for the most eye-catching sessions, but with AI only growing in prominence in the collaboration space, this will be an invaluable talk. Speakers include Anthony Woodruff, Senior Technical Program Manager at Microsoft, and Patrick Watson, Head of Research at Cavell.
This will be an illuminating discussion about AI’s impact on collaboration and its revolutionary potential to come.
The session is on 26 June, 09:20-10:30, in Room A on the ground floor.
Unlock the Power of Shared Calling: Boost Efficiency and Simplify Phone Management in Teams
Hosted by Satish Upadhyaya, Microsoft Unified Communications Architect at SOFTEL Communications, this session is ideal for admins and managers who oversee teams that rely heavily on phone communications.
It promises to explore how Microsoft Shared Calling can transform the communications experience of organisations within Microsoft Teams. Upadhyaya aims to illustrate how Shared Calling can enhance efficiency, streamline phone management, minimise costs and empower team members.
It occurs on 26 June, 11:45-12:30, in Room D, 1st Floor F1.
Future-Proofing Meetings: Leveraging Neat and Microsoft for Smarter Workspaces
Hosted by Graham Walsh, Director of Global Technical Sales at Neat and a Microsoft MVP, this session will explore the potential impact of integrating Neat’s advanced video technology with Microsoft’s offerings.
Participants will acquire a comprehensive understanding of how Neat devices can elevate Microsoft Teams environments by enhancing meeting experiences with exceptional audio and video quality.
It occurs on 27 June, 10:35-11:00, in Room D, 1st Floor F1.
Microsoft Teams Premium vs Microsoft 365 Copilot: What’s the difference and how to use them?
Hosted by Jason Wynn, a Sales Specialist at Carillion and Microsoft MVP, the session will compare Microsoft Teams Premium and Microsoft 365 Copilot, both of which augment the capabilities of Teams users and admins. Attendees will learn how to effectively use these solutions within Microsoft Teams to achieve their objectives and tackle challenges.
This session is beneficial for both newcomers and experienced Teams users. It provides insights into the value and potential of these solutions and guidance on maximising their use.
This session takes place on 27 June, 11:30-12:15, in Room C of the Expo’s 1st floor.
Microsoft Teams Operations Best Practices From The Field
Hosted by Tom Arbuthnot, Founder and Principal at Empowering. Cloud and Solutions Director at Pure IP, the session produces a list of best practices to get the most out of Microsoft Teams, providing the best experience to users and driving ROI.
Among the questions Arbuthnot asks are “What is the role of a Microsoft Teams Product Owner?”, “How do you choose and manage your ecosystem partners?” and “How does your current operating model rate against best practices?”
This session is on 27 June, 13:15-14:00, in Room E, 2nd Floor Cinema.
