NOW ON DEMAND | Microsoft Loop Learning Series [Six webinars]

UPDATE | All parts of the Loop Learning Series have aired and are now available to watch on demand, playable below in this blog post. 

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. As you learn, try it for yourself within the Microsoft Loop app. 

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

NOW ON DEMAND | This is part 1 of 5 in the Loop community learning series: 

• Co-presenters: Ron Pessner, Michelle Holtmann, and Karuana Gatimu
• Original air date/time: Wednesday, August 14^th, 2024, from 10:00am – 10:30am 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.

Watch, share, and add your comments on this episode's dedicated event page in the Microsoft Tech Community!

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

NOW ON DEMAND | This is part 2 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Co-presenters: Rebecca Keys and Tamine Mokdissi
• Original air date/time: Wednesday, August 21^st, 2024, from 10:00am – 10:20am 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.

Watch, share, and add your comments on this episode's dedicated event page in the Microsoft Tech Community!

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

NOW ON DEMAND | This is part 3 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Speakers: Esha Mathur and Jessica Mariscal Quintana
• Original air date/time: Wednesday, August 28^th, 2024, from 10:00am – 10:15am 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.

Watch, share, and add your comments on this episode's dedicated event page in the Microsoft Tech Community!

Part 4 | "Meet Copilot in Loop"

NOW ON DEMAND | This is part 4 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Speakers: Jenna Hong and Oby Omu
• Original air date/time: Wednesday, September 4^th, 2024, from 10:00am – 10:15am 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. Plus, discover more about "Copilot in Loop" within Copilot Lab.

Watch, share, and add your comments on this episode's dedicated event page in the Microsoft Tech Community!

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

NOW ON DEMAND | This is part 5 of 5 in the Loop community learning series.

• Co-presenters:  Derek Liddell, Dan Costenaro, and Manon Knoertzer
• Original air date/time: Thursday, September 12^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.

Watch, share, and add your comments on this episode's dedicated event page in the Microsoft Tech Community!

BONUS 'Part 6' | "Microsoft Loop IT governance and management controls"

NOW ON DEMAND | This is an IT-focused session about all the auditing, eDiscovery, compliance, and more management and control capabilities when working with Microsoft Loop and managing Loop workspaces in SharePoint (SharePoint Embedded).

• Co-presenters:  Dan Costenaro, Akanksha Rakesh, and Abi Ramesh
• Original air date/time: Thursday, September 26^th, 2024, from 9:00am – 10:00am PDT.
• Abstract: Discover the latest admin capabilities for managing Microsoft Loop. Whether you're new to Loop or looking to validate its readiness for a large enterprise, this session is tailored for you. We'll guide you through Loop's available and newest admin and compliance features, demonstrate how to use Purview for eDiscovery with Loop content, establish good governance, and explore SharePoint admin center functionality for managing Loop workspaces. Additionally, we'll share valuable tips to manage Loop content within your organization. Don't miss this opportunity to unleash Loop to your employees while optimizing Loop manageability.

 Watch, share, and add your comments on this episode's dedicated event page in the Microsoft Tech Community!

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 the "Microsoft Loop Community" public group on LinkedIn!
• Microsoft Loop roadmap items on the Microsoft 365 public roadmap 

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)