Microsoft Loop | Live, Five-Part Learning Series

Are you ready to learn more about Microsoft Loop? We have five upcoming Loop events for you – numerous opportunities to see Microsoft Loop in action, to learn about upcoming roadmap items and Copilot/AI innovations, ask questions, get time-saving tips and tricks, and provide direct feedback to the Loop product team.

Microsoft Loop – Five-part learning series: https://aka.ms/LoopLearningSeries.

We’re all eyes and ears each week for five weeks – starting August 14^th, 2024. Review each weekly, online learning opportunity below. Register to learn and share all things Loop – there it is! If you can’t make it to one, each part will be made available for on-demand viewing as soon as possible; we’ll keep this blog up to date throughout the series.

Part 1 | “Meet the makers: The story behind Loop”

This is part 1 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Co-presenters: Ron Pessner, Michelle Holtmann, and Karuana Gatimu
• Date/time: Wednesday, August 14^th, 2024, from 10:00am – 11:00am PDT
• Abstract: In our 'Meet the Makers' virtual event on August 14^th, leaders from the Microsoft Loop product team kickoff our learning series to share insights about the future of creating together with ease – no matter where you are or what tools you use. This opening session focuses on the strategy and vision for how Loop unlocks the power of shared thinking - with the intelligence of Microsoft Copilot – into a simple, familiar experience to get more done, right where you are, coordinated across your apps. And there will be experts live, active in the comments to address questions and feedback based on what’s shared.

Register for this session and put it on your calendar today! [same link to watch live]

Part 2 | “Almost everything you need to know to start with Microsoft Loop”

This is part 2 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Co-presenters: Rebecca Keys and Tamine Mokdissi
• Date/time: Wednesday, August 21^st, 2024, from 10:00am – 10:30am PDT.
• Abstract: Ever wondered how to get started with Loop? Whether you're new to Loop or need a refresher, we've got you covered in this engaging session. We’ll show you both what’s coming soon and how to get started with Loop. We’ll highlight Loop components across various Microsoft 365 apps – creating and customizing your pages and workspaces within your favorite apps. We will share many tips along the way so you, too, can seamlessly and collaboratively whip up your projects to the next level.

Register for this session and put it on your calendar today! [same link to watch live]

Part 3 | “Level up your project management with Loop”

This is part 3 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Speakers: Esha Mathur and Jessica Mariscal Quintana
• Date/time: Wednesday, August 28^th, 2024, from 10:00am – 10:30am PDT.
• Abstract: Turn your projects into progress! With Loop, project management gets better – from set up, to onboarding your team, to working in collaborative workspace – all you need in one place. We’ll demo a variety of project-oriented tasks: Creating and sharing tasks lists, setting automation rules, and monitoring your milestones with automatically generated Workspace status. And we’ll have experts online to address your project questions and feedback.

Register for this session and put it on your calendar today! [same link to watch live]

Part 4 | "Meet Copilot in Loop"

This is part 4 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Speakers: Jenna Hong and Oby Omu
• Date/time: Wednesday, September 4^th, 2024, from 10:00am – 10:30am PDT.
• Abstract: Take productivity one step further with Copilot in Loop. Discover the value of starting projects with content created by AI, stay in sync with a Loop-powered assistant, and make the most of your Microsoft Teams meetings. Copilot in Loop saves you time when creating page summaries, recap changes, and quickly get answers to make progress. We have a lot to share and are eager to hear what you think.

Register for this session and put it on your calendar today! [same link to watch live]

Part 5 | "AMA: Live Video Q&A with the Loop team"

This is part 5 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Co-presenters:  Derek Liddell, Dan Costenaro, and Manon Knoertzer
• Date/time: Wednesday, September 11^th, 2024, from 10:00am – 11:30am PDT.
• Abstract: The Loop AMA (Ask Microsoft Anything) is a chance to ask open questions and provide feedback about what you’ve learned about Microsoft Loop throughout this learning series. The AMA is a 90-minute opportunity to connect live with Loop experts who will be live on video to answer your questions and listen to feedback. Note: If you are unable to attend the live AMA hour, you can ask your question at any time on the event page below in comments and the team will work to address it during the event – either on video or in direct written response in the comments; so, check back for sure.

Register for this session and put it on your calendar today! [same link to watch live]

Stay connected

Microsoft Loop is a transformative co-creation experience that brings together teams, content and tasks across your tools and devices. Loop combines a powerful and flexible canvas with portable components that move freely and stay in sync across applications — enabling teams to think, plan, and create together.

We are excited to share more about the productivity experience we love. Our goal is to bring you into the Loop and keep you there – both by gaining knowledge and helping you discover the power of working together in new ways. My team and I couldn’t be more excited and ready to engage with the best community in tech. See you every week once the series kicks off.

Note: Additional Microsoft Loop links and resources

• Try it today! loop.cloud.microsoft to get Loop’ed in!
• Microsoft Loop adoption center
• Get started with Loop (support.microsoft.com)
• Follow @MicrosoftLoop on Twitter.
• Join our LinkedIn group! LinkedIn

Continue the conversation by joining us in the Microsoft 365 community. Want to share best practices or join community events? Become a member by "joining" the Microsoft 365 community. For tips & tricks or to stay up to date on the latest news and announcements directly from the product teams, make sure to Follow or Subscribe to the Microsoft 365 community blog (review all Loop posts).

Thanks! Ron Pessner (Microsoft CVP – Loop)