STS M365 Roundtable
2024-01-17 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Please join us for this event hosted by Savvy Technical Solutions, to learn more about how AI can give your organization a boost using Microsoft 365 Copilot. Additionally, learn more about the new SharePoint Premium product offering.
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Agenda
▪ 9:00 a.m.: Meet & Greet with breakfast
▪ 9:15 a.m.: Overview of Microsoft Copilot
▪ 10:15 a.m.: Overview of SharePoint Premium
▪ 10:45 a.m.: Q&A and Wrap-up
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Small Business Innovation Bootcamp - STL Tech Week
2024-04-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Northside Economic Empowerment Center, 4248 Cottage Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63113, United States
Expand Your Impact with Microsoft 365 Copilot
Savvy Technical Solutions’ CEO/President, Becky Bertram will be presenting during the Small Business Innovation Bootcamp, part of STL Tech Week 2024. Small business leaders often wear many hats, fulfilling the responsibilities of a COO, CFO, CIO and/or HR manager. In this session, we will discuss the capabilities of Microsoft’s new AI companion, called Microsoft 365 Copilot, and how it can be used to expand the capabilities of, and save time for, SMB professionals, as they go about their daily jobs.
Technology has the potential to scale every business, no matter the type or stage. In what was one of the most popular conferences in 2023, the Small Business Innovation Bootcamp is bringing out St. Louis experts to teach you the easiest tech integrations that can rapidly diversify your income streams and transform your company systems. Even if your business is new to technology, this workshop series can help you get started fast!
Hosted at the Northside Economic Empowerment Center, the Small Business Bootcamp comes with lunch. This a free event, but seating is extremely limited – get your spot reserved now!

12th Annual Career Exploration Fair
2024-04-25 08:00 - 14:30 | Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, IL, 62269, United States
We are excited to participate in this annual event, as close to 700 eighth-graders from across O’Fallon and Shiloh public and private schools are anticipated to attend this year’s fair, “Exploring Your Future.” In a few short years, these students will be part of our workforce. This fair is a service provided at no cost to the schools. Working with these students is an investment in our future.
Eighth grade is a critical time in the decision-making process for students. Preparing young people to survive in the future is a serious responsibility. Today’s students are our future doctors, educators, political leaders, plumbers, computer experts, employers, and employees in career areas that we cannot yet even imagine.
The Chamber and Junior Achievement work with local educators to make this fair a success. The purpose of this fair is to give the students a chance to get more information on the future careers they’re interested in.
Sponsored by O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, and
Scott AFB STEAM Advisory Group

Microsoft AI Partner Training Roadshow
2024-05-15 | Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Calling all Developers, data scientists, sales & pre-sales professionals and cutting-edge technologists!
Join us, in person, to hear about the latest trends and technology in the era of AI, with expert guidance from Microsoft executives and industry leaders like AMD. Check out product demonstrations and hear stories of AI deployments. Deep dive into the skills needed to pitch Microsoft’s AI and Copilot capabilities to your customers globally, and get hands-on experience with the technology to drive successful implementations. End the day in conversation with experts from Microsoft’s technical and sales teams. Register today for your preferred location.
The Microsoft AI Partner Training Roadshow will give you an opportunity to learn and experiment with generative AI, cloud-scale data, and cloud-native app development capabilities. More specifically, this event will cover:

Sales Excellence With Microsoft AI Services: Learn how to discover new opportunities, break barriers for your customers, and include the latest messaging from Microsoft to strengthen your AI pitch.
Build your own “Intelligent Agent” copilot: to answer customer questions on products and services: This hands-on scenario centers around building an “Intelligent Agent” where users can interact with a virtual agent to find product, user profile and sales order information. Participants will learn storing and managing chat history, using Azure OpenAI to generate vector embeddings and chat completions, performing vector search using Azure AI Search, ingesting and vectorizing data for real-time and transactional workloads, managing the process for conversation flow and prompt engineering for a customer-facing copilot.
Use & Deploy Copilot for Microsoft 365: Understand the M365 core architecture, data sovereignty, security and compliance, Copilot extensibility, deployment and monitoring performance.

ICCM 2024
2024-07-10 - 2024-07-13 | Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States
The International Conference on Computing and Mission (Americas) is scheduled for July 10-13, 2024, (Wednesday evening to Saturday noon) at Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri. This year’s theme is: Memory Upgrade.
Savvy president and owner, Becky Bertram, will be delivering presentations on:
Expand Your Impact with Microsoft 365 Copilot
In this session, we will discuss the capabilities of Microsoft’s new AI companion, called Microsoft 365 Copilot, and how it can be used to expand the capabilities of each member of your team. We will also discuss the security requirements for rolling it out.
Real-world Microsoft 365 Solutions for Non-Profits
Becky will walk through real-world examples of solutions she has built for non-profits, which utilize Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform to maximize their impact.

Register for the event.

About ICCM
Founded in 1989, ICCM is an incredible time of Christian fellowship, professional training, and networking among people with a technical interest in missions.

M365 Community Days Chicago 2024
2024-07-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Microsoft Midwest District, 200 East Randolph Street #200, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join professionals passionate about Microsoft Collaboration and Cloud Technologies gather to explore the latest insights, innovations, and best practices. Whether you’re a Microsoft 365 specialist, Cloud IT administrator, Power Platform enthusiast, developer, or architect, this event is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and networking opportunities.
This summer there will be a track dedicated to offsite and remote individuals. Register as a remote attendee for instructions on how to join the event remotely. Alternatively, select sessions will be posted at the M365 Chicago YouTube channel.
Make sure to check out the session led by our President/Owner, Becky Bertram: Level Up Your SharePoint Lists!
Many organizations rely on SharePoint lists for presenting and organizing data, but did you know you can extend the functionality of these lists? In this session you will learn how you can customize SharePoint lists, including:
– How to use JSON formatting to customize your list views, such as adding custom group headers, custom card views, and more
– How to use JSON to format your SharePoint form to allow for field grouping and HTML elements in your form
– How to use Power Apps to customize your SharePoint form, including how to display information from a secondary data source in your form
– How to use Power Automate to create a workflow triggered by the information stored in your list
Come learn how you can improve the usefulness and usability of your lists for your users!

dev up 2024 Technology Conference
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-16 | St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz, St. Charles, MO, 63303, United States
Dev up is back for its 13th conference! At dev up, you can expect a full schedule of inspiring speakers, informative breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. The conference program is designed to cater to all levels of experience, from beginners to old-school technology professionals.
Join Becky Bertram, Savvy Technical Solutions’ President, for her workshop on “Building a Copilot Plugin with Copilot Studio”. Microsoft 365 Copilot allows users to perform queries and commands using natural language processing. Now with Copilot Studio, you can create Copilot plugins that allow you to extend the functionality and data sources of these queries and commands. In this session we will talk about the scenarios where Copilot plugins can be used and we will walk through the creation of a basic plugin that can be used by Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This is a great opportunity for the regional technology community to come together to network, learn, and grow.
Location and Accommodation
The dev up 2024 conference will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO. The convention center is attached to an Embassy Suites, with a special rate for attendees at this location. There are also a number of other hotels and accommodation options near the location.

STL Startup Week 2024
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-15 | IL
Launched in 2019, STL Startup Week (STLSW) has become the city’s premier event series built by and for the region’s entrepreneurship community. Drawing from St. Louis’s diverse and vibrant startup ecosystem, STLSW convenes thousands of founders, supporters, students, and professionals. This five-day conference is designed to spark new ideas, foster meaningful connections, celebrate wins (big and small!), and promote shared learning and experiences.
STL Startup Week is intended for entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, investors, entrepreneur support organizations, students, and members of the innovation economy. Attendees hail from a wide variety of industries, including, but not limited to: technology, agriculture, art, consumer products, education, fashion, finance, food, health, manufacturing, media, real estate, and social enterprise.
The five daily tracks are: Marketing & Branding, People & Culture, Product & Design, Capital, and Growth. Savvy’s owner, Becky Bertram, will be presenting, on Tuesday, November 12th. Check out her session Going It Alone: Lessons on Running a Solo Consulting Practice.
Are you ready to make that leap from being an employee to a consultant? Striking out on your own as a one-person company is how many people make the transition into being an entrepreneur, but it can be a scary step. In this session, Becky Bertram, owner of Savvy Technical Solutions here in St. Louis, will talk through some of the character traits and work habits required to run your own consulting practice, as well as talk about some of the technological tools that can help. Becky will share her personal experience as a woman who worked over 20 years in a solo role as a technology consultant, all while birthing and raising 3 children.

STL TechWeek 2025
2025-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 | The Wedge Innovation Center, 620 E. Broadway, Alton, IL, 62002
Savvy Technical Solutions’ CEO/President, Becky Bertram will be presenting with Ajay Iyer, Principal Technical Architect at Microsoft Innovation Hub St. Louis, Chair at SPSSTL and STLSUG about Organizational Transformation with AI (Microsoft) as part of this year’s STL TechWeek!
In this session, Becky and Ajay will delve into Microsoft’s strategic approach to AI transformation, showcasing the integration of AI across various platforms and services to drive business innovation and efficiency. The session will feature real-world examples of AI-driven business transformations, investments in AI infrastructure, and the strategic importance of AI in enhancing customer engagement, employee experiences, and business processes. Attendees will gain insights into Microsoft’s leadership in AI and its commitment to empowering organizations to leverage AI for their digital transformation journey.
Hosted at the newly renovated, The Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, IL come join us for this free event (including lunch)! Seating is extremely limited – get your spot reserved now!

STS Roundtable - June 2025
2025-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Please join us for this opportunity to learn more about Project Management Reimagined with Microsoft 365 and AI.
During this collaborative roundtable event, Savvy will be discussing the latest advancements regarding Microsoft 365 project management tools. We will demonstrate how Microsoft is integrating AI/Copilot to enhance Teams, Planner, To Do and other Microsoft 365 products. We will review how you can use these tools to build project plans, organize project files, increase project team collaboration, streamline project reporting, and delegate team member task management.
This will be an interactive event, so please bring your experience and questions to help strengthen our community.
Since breakfast will be provided, we ask that you RSVP no later than June 16. Questions can be directed to info@savtechsol.com.

2025 North American Collaboration Summit
2025-09-07 - 2025-09-09 | Brandson Convention Center, 200 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO, 65616
In September 2025, Branson, Missouri, will become the go-to destination where business leaders, IT pros, developers, end users, and other professionals come together to learn how the latest cloud technologies from Microsoft, including Power Platform, Copilot, Viva, Teams, Azure, Microsoft 365, and more can power teamwork, engagement, communications, and organizational effectiveness. NACS brings together the best speakers and attendees for an unforgettable experience for a fraction of the cost as other conferences.
Becky Bertram and Theresa Stearns will be presenting at an upcoming North American Collaboration Summit! We will be presenting engaging sessions on Microsoft Loop and Microsoft Work Management with Planner and Tasks. The 2025 North American Collaboration will be held in Branson, MO on September 7-9.
The agenda is still being finalized, but you can already see the wealth of sessions dedicated to Microsoft 365, covering the latest updates, best practices, and innovative solutions.
JUST FOR YOU – Savvy Exclusive Savings – 50% off your registration when you use code “Becky50”.
It will be a great event and we hope to see you there!

Savvy Insights Roundtable - January 2026
2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Join us to dive into Microsoft’s vision for 2026, with a special focus on the expanding role of AI agents in everyday productivity. Come gain practical insights into the latest tools and features designed to drive innovation, streamline workflows, and unlock new levels of collaboration.
Whether you’re attending on-site or online, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of what’s ahead—and how to prepare for it. Make sure to REGISTER by January 5!
Questions can be directed to info@savtechsol.com.

STL Tech Week 2026
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-17 | America’s Center Convention Complex, 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO, 63101, United States
The 4th Annual STL TechWeek returns April 13–17, 2026, a nationally recognized, award-winning industry conference that attracts 10,000+ attendees each year to the Gateway City.
Hosted across multiple venues in St. Louis, TechWeek features 250+ speakers, a 2-Day AI Summit, and a full-day Tech Expo.

Founders Lounge Global AI Summit - April 22-24, 2026
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Founders Lounge Global was created with a singular vision: to accelerate the success of AI-first founders by providing them with an unparalleled support ecosystem.
We believe that the future of technology is being written by founders who deeply understand and leverage artificial intelligence. Our platform brings together these visionaries, connecting them with peers, mentors, and resources that can transform ideas into world-changing companies.
Who is this for: AI-first founders, operators, developers, and investors who are actively building or investing in AI products. Whether you’re pre-revenue or scaling, this event is for builders who want practical insights, not hype.

Savvy Insights Roundtable – June 2026
2026-06-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Everyday Productivity with Copilot: A Practical Roundtable
When: 9:30 a.m. -11:30 am CDT
Where: In-Person (Spark Coworking; Downtown St. Louis) and Online
As your strategic ally, we at Savvy Technical Solutions believe that knowledge and communication drive success. That’s why we want you to SAVE THE DATE for our STS Round Table on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 9:30am CT at our office in Ballpark Village!
Join us for an engaging, conversation‑driven roundtable where we explore how Copilot and AI are transforming everyday work. Many people aren’t sure where to even begin with AI—whether the challenge is organizational readiness, change management, or simply identifying the right first use case. This session is designed to help you get unstuck. You’ll hear real use‑case scenarios from organizations who’ve used Copilot to solve problems, streamline processes, and remove friction from daily tasks, along with practical demonstrations from roundtable members.
Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your own scenarios—this is an open, collaborative discussion designed to spark ideas you can take back to your team the same day.
Whether you’re attending on-site or online, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of what’s ahead—and how to prepare for it. Registration is now open!
Event Details:

Location: Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO 63102 (Mississippi Board Room)

Please bring your parking ticket with you for validation (up to 3 hours).

Date & Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Join us at 9:00am for coffee and pastries with our in-person, interactive event from 9:30am – 11:30am CT.

Your participation is highly valued—please RSVP by Monday, June 15. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who might find it beneficial or enjoyable.
Should you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this exciting opportunity with you!
~ The Savvy Technical Solutions Team
**NOTE: Calendar invites will be sent as we receive your registration.**

AgentCon - Saint Louis (June 25, 2026)
2026-06-25 08:30 - 17:00 | University of Missouri – St. Louis, Millennium Student Center, 17 Arnold B Grobman Dr., St. Louis, MO, 63121
AgentCon – Saint Louis is one stop on the AI Agents World Tour, a global series of one-day conferences designed exclusively for developers building the future with AI agents.
From San Francisco to Singapore, we’re bringing together leading engineers, researchers, and creators to explore the cutting edge of AI agent design, deployment, and integration. Whether you’re building intelligent assistants, autonomous systems, or next-gen developer tools, this event is your fast track to practical knowledge, hands-on demos, and real-world insights.
What to Expect:

Deep-Dive Talks from AI pioneers and industry leaders
Technical Workshops on building, deploying, and scaling agents
Live Demos of powerful open-source frameworks and tools
Networking with a global community of builders and innovators

This isn’t just another AI event — it’s where developers meet to talk about real code. Becky Bertram will be presenting an Intro to Copilot Studio session at this event.

International Conference on Computing and Mission (ICCM) (July 14-18, 2026)
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-18 | Taylor University, 1846 S Main St., Upland, Indiana, 46989
The International Conference on Computing and Mission (ICCM) is an annual informal gathering of women and men who have a common interest in computers and mission. It shares a vision of cooperation for effective use of technology, bringing the Gospel to every nation. Sign up now!
Keynote Speaker
Yvonne Carlson is this year’s keynote speaker. Her topic is Spirit-Led Intelligence.
