Savvy Technical Solutions

STL TechWeek 2025
2025-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Training Session - October 28, 2025
2025-10-28 11:15 - 12:30
📬 Level Up Your Outlook: Virtual Learning Session
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 11:15 AM CT
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Ready to boost your productivity in just one session? Join Savvy for an exclusive virtual learning event designed to help you master Microsoft Outlook. Whether you’re drowning in emails or just looking to sharpen your workflow, this session will deliver practical, time-saving tips you can use right away.
What you’ll learn:

How to streamline your inbox with Focused Inbox, Rules, and Sweep
Organize smarter using Categories, Flags, and Microsoft To Do
Navigate the New Outlook interface with confidence
Discover hidden gems like Conversation view and more

This bite-sized session is perfect for busy professionals who want quick wins and lasting impact.
👉 Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward a more organized inbox.

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.

Cinci M365 Virtual User Group
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00
In recent months, Microsoft has broadened its AI product offering in Microsoft 365 away from just Copilot, to now rolling out multiple agents that can be used across Microsoft 365 applications. Many of these agents were released as part of Microsoft’s “Frontier” early adopter program.
In this session, Becky will walk through the functionality of some of these recently released agents, including Knowledge Agent, Project Manager Agent, the Office agents (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), the SharePoint page agent, Learning and Skills agents, and more. Come see examples of what these out-of-the-box agents can do for you and your organization!

KC User Group: SharePoint Intranets - What's New
2026-02-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Discover how SharePoint intranets are built, explore the newest page design features, and learn the project steps to launch a site. Plus, see how SharePoint agents connect intranet content to Microsoft 365 Copilot for smarter, more accessible conversations.

Knoxville Community Days: Throw Me for a Loop
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-27 | Pellissippi State Community College (Blount County Campus), 2731 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Friendsville, TN, 37737, United States
Knoxville Microsoft 365 Community Day, the premier event for Microsoft 365 and Power Platform professionals in East Tennessee! This year’s spotlight is on Copilot and AI across Microsoft, with deep‑dive workshops, expert‑led sessions on SharePoint, Power Platform, Fabric, and Security, plus networking with MVPs, MCTs, and industry leaders. Whether you’re a business user, IT pro, developer, or architect, you’ll gain real‑world solutions to boost productivity, collaboration, and innovation. #KnoxvilleM365

Join our President, Becky Bertram, on Friday, February 27 for her presentation, “Throw Me for a Loop”. Microsoft Loop is a relatively new product on the scene, and like many new products, it’s rapidly changing. Additionally, some of its functionality overlaps existing products such as OneNote. Come to this session to get the skinny on how this tool can be used for group collaboration, meeting notes, tracking AI conversations, and more. We will talk about when – and when not – not use Loop, based on different use cases

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.

Savvy Insights Training Session - April 16, 2026
2026-04-16 11:15 - 12:30
📬 Level Up Your Excel: Virtual Learning Session
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Ready to boost your productivity in just one session? Join Savvy for an exclusive virtual learning event designed to help you master Microsoft Excel.
Registration will be opening in February so stay tuned!

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.

M365 Community Day St. Louis - May 1, 2026
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Microsoft Technology Center, 4220 Duncan Ave, St. Louis, MO, 63110, United States
Join us for this free, one-day, in-person event, focused on bringing the St. Louis community together to learn from industry leaders about how to leverage Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform to get work done.

This is your opportunity to learn about:

M365 Copilot, AI and agents
Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and more
Security and compliance using Purview and Defender
How to leverage Microsoft 365 apps and services

Check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the event will run until 5 p.m. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided.
The event will take place at the Microsoft Innovation Hub. Please park in the parking deck off of Sarah Ave. Parking validation will be provided.

Register now for the event at Eventbrite.

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.

Unlock the Power of Microsoft 365 Copilot - Live Training Event
2026-07-24 09:00 - 16:00 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Unlock the Power of Microsoft 365 Copilot – Live Training Event
When: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 pm CDT
Where: In-Person (Spark Coworking; Downtown St. Louis)
In this session, you’ll explore how to effectively use AI-powered prompts to transform the way you create content, analyze data, and communicate ideas. We’ll walk through real-world workflows in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook, showing you how to streamline everyday tasks and elevate your productivity.
This course is a $500 value, but is available for just $50 (includes lunch), and spots are limited—so be sure to reserve your seat early and before July 15.
You’ll also get an introduction to Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat, including a clear breakdown of the difference between work-grounded data (your organization’s files, emails, and conversations) and web-grounded data, so you can confidently use Copilot in the right context every time.
Note: Each Attendee will need to bring a laptop and have a Microsoft 365 Copilot Premium License enabled in their tenant.

Savvy Insights Training Session - September 29, 2026
2026-09-29 11:15 - 12:30 | Virtual
Level Up Your PowerPoint: Virtual Learning Session
Date: Tuesday, September 29
Time: 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM CT
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Join us for a quick, practical boost in everyday PowerPoint skills at our next Savvy Insights Session – PowerPoint Tips & Tricks. Discover how AI can simplify the presentation creation process, from brainstorming ideas with Copilot and the Idea Coach agent to building complete slide decks from a simple prompt. We’ll demonstrate how to create presentations in Copilot Premium Chat or PowerPoint, enhance slides with content from your corporate asset library, generate custom images with Copilot, and automatically apply your organization’s branding through the Brand Kit. We’ll also cover a few PowerPoint essentials to help you create polished, professional presentations faster and with less effort.
It’s a focused, hands‑on hour designed to leave you with tips you can use the same day.
This session is open to your entire team, so please share the invite with colleagues who might benefit. We’d love to have them join us. Reserve your spot – the more – the Savvier!
