Lunch & Learn | Using AI to Level Up Your Project Management – Showcasing Microsoft Planner, Accelerator+ and Copilot Agents

Ways of Working

Are you ready to integrate AI and enhance your project management capabilities? You may already be familiar with Microsoft Copilot, however in this session, we will introduce Copilot Agents and demonstrate how they fit within the Microsoft Project/Planner suite as well as the Accelerator+ Power App designed for PMOs and project management teams. Copilot is a must have for teams that want to level up their projects and boost productivity like never before.

 

Key takeaways:

  • A tour of the Microsoft Project/Planner suite: Explore the new modern interface, understand licensing options, and discover its game-changing capabilities.
  • Extend your PMO’s capabilities: See how the Accelerator+ Power App enhances Planner Premium to support Portfolio Management Offices.
  • AI-powered project automation: Learn how Microsoft Copilot Agents transform the way you plan, execute, and manage tasks by leveraging artificial intelligence.

Speakers


Baz Khina

Commercial Director, Microsoft PPM Solution Specialist
Baz is an experienced Microsoft PPM Consultant and a VP at Wellingtone, a leading Microsoft PPM Gold Partner. In addition to this, he also works closely with the Microsoft UK Project team as a PSSP where he is often tasked with helping organizations address their PPM pains and increase their project management maturity. He has been directly involved in a significant number of implementations across an array of organizations that span both private and public sectors as well as numerous verticals. With his background, Baz is well versed in educating organizations on the benefits they can realize through Microsoft PPM.

Nicole Pietrangelo

Project Management Consultant
As a dedicated Project Management Consultant at Wellingtone, Nicole thrives on translating complex business needs and project management methodologies into seamless technological solutions. With a track record of successful projects, she specializes in guiding organizations through the entire software deployment lifecycle. Before joining Wellingtone, Nicole held several key positions, including Director of Technology at a previous project management consulting firm. Nicole is also certified in Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals, underscoring her commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
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Information

Type of category: Chapter Meeting

Type of activity: Ways of Working

Date: November 17th, 2026

Hour: 11:45AM to 1:00PM

Registration close date: November 17th, 2026 at 8:00AM

Early bird deadline: November 1st, 2026 at 11:59PM

# of PDUs: 1

Pricing

Event TicketEarly Bird for Student: $5.00

Event TicketEarly Bird Chapter Member: $5.00

Event TicketEarly Bird Non Chapter Member: $10.00

Regular PricingStudent:$5.00

Regular PricingChapter Member: $10.00

Regular PricingNon Chapter Member Or Guest: $15.00

Location

Virtual Only