Conference Recap 2021

Explore highlights, keynotes, tutorials and top sessions from ESPC21.

European SharePoint Conference 2021

ESPC21, was held online (virtual) on 1-2 June 2021, with pre-conference tutorials on 28 May 2021.

ESPC21 brought together Microsoft experts, MVPs and industry leaders for a programme focused on hybrid work, security, governance, productivity and the expanding Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Sessions highlighted advancements in Azure governance, intelligent intranets, Microsoft Search, GraphQL, Teams integration, Power Platform solutions, security best practices, workflow migration and modern collaboration approaches.

Business and IT Pro tracks explored data protection, employee experience through Microsoft Viva, secure teamwork, multi‑geo scenarios, accessibility, and hybrid Azure architectures. Developer sessions covered Graph API integrations, intelligent automation with AI, custom Teams solutions, and deep dives into SharePoint Syntex.

Tutorials guided attendees through information architecture, Teams custom solution development and Power BI analytics. Keynotes explored Microsoft’s evolving collaboration vision, future hybrid work strategies, security challenges for remote work and innovations in the Power Platform.

ESPC 2021 Keynotes

ESPC21 keynotes were delivered by Charles Lamanna, Jeff Teper, Paula Januszkiewicz and Karuana Gatimu, exploring Power Platform innovation, Microsoft 365 collaboration, cybersecurity and the future of hybrid work.

What’s New and What’s Next for the Microsoft Power Platform

This keynote introduced the latest innovations across the Power Platform, highlighting how organisations can accelerate solution development using low‑code tools. It showcased updates across Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents.

Hacker’s Paradise: Top 10 Biggest Threats When Working From Home

A security‑focused keynote exploring remote‑work cyber‑threats and guiding organisations on mitigating risks across distributed teams.

Microsoft 365 Collaboration

This keynote delivered updates across Microsoft 365 collaboration experiences, including Teams, SharePoint and Microsoft Search enhancements.

The Future of Hybrid Work

A forward‑looking keynote exploring workplace transformation, hybrid work strategy, employee experience and organisational resilience.

ESPC 2021 Tutorials

Tutorials at ESPC21 were delivered by experts Susan Hanley, Vesa Juvonen and John P. White, offering deep instruction in information architecture, Teams custom solutions and advanced Power BI practices.

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Susan Hanley, MVP
Information Architecture for SharePoint Intranets

A practical session on improving intranet findability and user experience through better navigation, metadata, and design, with a focus on Microsoft Viva Connections and modern SharePoint capabilities.

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Paolo Pialorsi, Microsoft
Building Microsoft Teams Custom Solutions

A developer-focused workshop on building custom solutions for Microsoft Teams, covering extensibility models, tools, and best practices to enhance collaboration experiences.

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John White, MVP
A Grand Tour of Power BI

A comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Power BI, covering architecture, reporting, integrations with Excel and SharePoint, and best practices for building and managing data-driven insights.

ESPC 2021 Sessions

ESPC21 offered sessions across development, IT Pro and business tracks, covering Azure governance, Microsoft Search, Teams integrations, workflow migration, intelligent intranets, hybrid architectures, Power Platform development, AI‑driven automation, accessibility, threat mitigation and employee experience. Speakers from Microsoft and the global community shared practical insights for modern workplace innovation.

SharePoint

PnP Modern Search V4: Take it to Another Level with Microsoft Search!

Dev

Level 200

Azure

I Find your Lack of Azure Governance Disturbing!

Admin

Level 300

Microsoft 365

Event Registration with Microsoft 365

Admin

Level 200

Microsoft 365

Meet Microsoft Viva: a New Kind of Employee Experience

Business

Level 100

Microservices

Introduction to GraphQL

Admin / Dev

Level 200

Intranet

Architecting your Intelligent Intranet with SharePoint Global Navigation, Hubs and Site Designs

Admin

Level 300

Microsoft Graph

Connecting Microsoft Teams and Business Processes through the Microsoft Graph API

Dev

Level 300

Microsoft Power Platform

Building an Incident Reporting Solution with Power Apps and AI

Dev

Level 300

Microsoft 365

Employee Skilling with Viva Learning and Microsoft 365 Learning Pathways

Level

Microsoft Power Platform

Power Up with Power Apps Portals!

Admin

Level 300

Microsoft Search

Microsoft Search in SharePoint and Office 365

Admin / Business / End User

Level 200

SharePoint

Don’t Panic ! Migrate your SharePoint 2010/2013 Workflows – Tales from The Trenches

Admin

Level 300

Microsoft Teams

Secure and Manage your Data in Microsoft Teams

Business

Level 200

Project Cortex

Turn Content into Knowledge with Microsoft SharePoint Syntex

Admin

Level 300

Azure

Azure Firewall in the Real World

Admin

Level 300

Security

Unlimited Sherlock: Deep-Dive into Current Threats and Mitigations

Admin / Business

Level 300

Microsoft Power Platform

The Developer’s Guide to the Power Platform Galaxy

Business

Level 200

Employee Productivity

Boost Employee Productivity with an Inclusive and Accessible Environment

Admin

Level 200

Azure

The Hybrid Azure Story

Admin

Level 200

SharePoint

Microsoft MOCA and Possibilities

Business

Level 200

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