GOVIS Events - 2026
Copilot and Agents: Practical application of Copilot Agents on SharePoint
Fri, 15th May 2026, 12:30-1:30pm, G.03, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, 15 Stout Street Wellington 6011 - and online
Following on from the 'Getting from 101 to 301' session in February, Jonathan Stuckey is back to introduce AI agents with SharePoint and M365; the differences between agent types in SharePoint; some real-world agent scenarios, and tips for establishing consistency with agents.
What you’ll learn:
The essentials: agents in SharePoint - what used for and how they differ (SharePoint agents v Agent Builder v Copilot Studio agents).
Real use cases and demos: Policy advisor, Customer support, Executive reviewer...
Guidance: Practical guidance for getting the right tone, style and consistency from your agent.
AI capability follows a 'jagged frontier' where the tools are great at some things, but not so great at others. Use the tips that you learn in this session to sit down and have a go at setting up some agents - it will be a voyage of discovery along the jagged frontier as it relates to your role. Where are agents useful to you and your team, and where are they a hindrance?
Presenter bio:
Jonathan Stuckey is a business consultant and digital transformation leader specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and enterprise collaboration solutions. With extensive experience supporting public sector organisations and business communities across New Zealand, Jonathan is recognised for orchestrating the design, governance, and deployment of modern workplace platforms. Jonathan’s expertise spans intranet publishing, document management, workflow automation, and compliance with New Zealand’s information management standards. As a trusted advisor, Jonathan delivers actionable insights and practical strategies that empower teams to leverage Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI-driven agents for measurable business outcomes.
Note: this session will be most useful for people who have (at least) a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and have already (at least) tried using it.
Anyone may register to attend, however GOVIS reserves the right to prioritise in-person spaces for GOVIS members.
Register here.
Getting from 101 to 301 with Copilot and Agents - Practical Steps for Microsoft 365 Success
Mon, 9th Feb 2026, 12-1pm, G.03, Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, 15 Stout Street Wellington 6011 - and online
This was a 60-minute lunch-n-learn designed for organisations eager to accelerate their journey from foundational (101) to advanced (301) proficiency with Microsoft Copilot and AI Agents. Jonathan Stuckey simplified Copilot’s core capabilities, showcased real-world agent scenarios, and provided actionable tips for integrating Copilot into everyday workflows.
A key take-out from Jonathan was that Copilot is not a product, it is a brand. Over one hundred Microsoft tools have been 'Copilot-ised' and many public servants now have permission to use them and the requisite licenses... so let's keep watching where this goes!
We ran out of time to fully explore the agent scenarios, but will hopefully return to this in a future session.
A video recording of the session is available here, and the slides are available below:
Speaker bio:
Jonathan Stuckey is a business consultant and digital transformation leader specialising in Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and enterprise collaboration solutions. With extensive experience supporting public sector organisations and business communities across New Zealand, Jonathan is recognised for orchestrating the design, governance, and deployment of modern workplace platforms. Jonathan’s expertise spans intranet publishing, document management, workflow automation, and compliance with New Zealand’s information management standards. As a trusted advisor, Jonathan delivers actionable insights and practical strategies that empower teams to leverage Microsoft 365, Copilot, and AI-driven agents for measurable business outcomes.