Microsoft to Headline ESPC 2026 in Amsterdam as the European Tech Community Pivots Toward an Agentic AI Future

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One of the most anticipated highlights of the conference is the opening keynote, which will be delivered by Jeff Teper, Executive Vice President of Microsoft Apps and Agents. Teper is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of modern productivity software. Often cited as the "father of SharePoint," his leadership has been instrumental in the development of OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, and the broader Microsoft 365 suite.

In his current role, Teper is at the forefront of Microsoft’s pivot toward an "agentic" future. His keynote at ESPC 2026 is expected to provide a roadmap for the next generation of AI-powered productivity. As organizations move beyond simple chat interfaces and toward intelligent agents that can orchestrate complex tasks, Teper’s insights will be invaluable for those trying to anticipate the future of work.

Attendees will gain access to a wealth of knowledge through various formats. Beyond the high-level keynotes, the conference will feature technical sessions led by Microsoft engineers and community MVPs (Most Valuable Professionals). These sessions are designed to go under the hood of the software, providing the "how-to" guidance that is often missing from marketing materials. From deep dives into the Graph API to the latest security protocols for protecting sensitive data in an AI-driven world, the educational scope of the event is vast.

Furthermore, the event facilitates direct feedback loops. Engineers from Redmond and other global hubs will be on hand to hear from the people implementing their products. This dialogue is essential for the refinement of tools like Copilot, ensuring that the software evolves in a way that meets the practical, often messy, requirements of the modern enterprise.

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The 2026 conference represents a significant progression from previous years. At ESPC 2025, the conversation centered largely on the adoption of Microsoft Copilot and the reimagining of business processes through generative AI. As we look toward 2026, the focus is shifting from "prompts" to "transformation."

A central theme of the Amsterdam event will be Microsoft Copilot Studio. This platform has emerged as a cornerstone for organizations that want to move beyond off-the-shelf AI solutions and build custom experiences. ESPC 2026 will provide a deep exploration of how to build custom AI agents, automate intricate workflows, and connect enterprise data to AI models in a way that is both secure and contextually aware.

For IT leaders and developers, the sessions on Copilot Studio will be particularly relevant. They will offer practical strategies for extending Microsoft Copilot to meet unique organizational needs. This includes building agents that can interact with third-party line-of-business applications, ensuring that AI is not a siloed tool but a integrated part of the business fabric. The goal is to move into a phase of "business transformation" where AI drives measurable impact on productivity and innovation.