1:00pm – 1:30pmSession: Driving Platform Adoption Through Managed Services

Presenters: Mike Oryszak & Christopher Regan (B&R Business Solutions)Abstract: Make the most of your cloud investment by leveraging managed services to help drive user adoption and enablement. In this session learn how targeted expertise and support can be provided as part of a bundled service offering to help users get the most out of your investment while keeping costs predictable. This offering can include licensing Office 365 and our partner solutions from Beezy and Nintex plus user enablement and support services.

2:00pm – 2:30pmDemo: Creating a Successful Idea Campaign

Presenters: Brandon Gates (Beezy) & the Beezy Product TeamAbstract: Beezy Idea Campaigns are the first idea management solution built on SharePoint, for SharePoint. Join us and learn how to turn your environment into an innovation engine using Beezy.

3:00pm – 3:45pmPanel: How Communities Drive Innovation

Panelists: Maximo Castagno (Beezy), Mike Oryszak (B&R Business Solutions), Brandon Gates (Beezy), Richard Harbridge (MVP, 2toLead)Abstract: Successful collaboration is built around communities, from small teams to the largest organizations. Come listen to our panel of experts as they discuss how to empower communities to drive more business value.

4:00pm – 4:30pmDemo: One Simple Interface for Content Creation

Presenters: Brandon Gates (Beezy) & the Beezy Product TeamAbstract: Join us and learn how the Beezy ShareBox can decrease the complexity of collaboration while increasing adoption and engagement in SharePoint.

5:00pm – 5:45pmPanel: What Does It Mean to Build a Digital Workplace?

Panelists: Michelle Caldwell (MVP, Avanade), Mike Oryszak (B&R Business Solutions), John White (MVP, UnlimitedViz), Mike Fitzmaurice (Nintex)Abstract: Everyone is talking about the ‘Digital Workplace’ but what does it mean? And what are customers actually building? Join our panel of experts as we discuss the trends and realities of building a ‘Digital Workplace’.

Day 1 – Monday, September 26th

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10:30am – 11:00amSession: Measuring Collaboration Success

Presenters: Christian Buckley (MVP, Beezy)Abstract: This session shares the results of the #MeasureCollabSuccess initiative and community surveys looking at how organizations define and measure successful collaboration, with insights from MVPs and community experts.

1:00pm – 1:45pmPanel: What It Takes to Create a Great UX

Panelists: Xavi Reig (Beezy), Kanwal Khipple (MVP, 2toLead), Cathy Dew (MVP, Planet Technologies)Abstract: Come listen to our panel of experts as they discuss the core components of building a successful user experience, and then maintain that experience.

4:00pm – 4:30pmDemo: One Simple Interface for Content Creation

Presenters: Brandon Gates (Beezy) & the Beezy Product TeamAbstract: We are constantly looking for ways to decrease the complexity of collaboration to increase adoption and engagement. Join us and learn how the Beezy ShareBox can simplify how your teams connect and share information, and improve their overall user experience.

Day 2 – Tuesday, September 27th

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12:00pm – 12:30pmSession: Taking KnowledgeManagement to the Next Level

Presenters: Mike Oryszak & Christopher Regan (B&R Business Solutions)Abstract: Organizations are always looking to harness the knowledge of their workforce by providing new and easy-to-use tools to their employees to collect and surface relevant content. In this session we will step through some common knowledge management opportunities that any organization can leverage as well as some common pitfalls that should be avoided. Armed with this information you can help take your organization’s capabilities to the next level!

3:00pm – 3:30pmSession: Driving Platform Adoption Through Managed Services

Presenters: Mike Oryszak & Christopher Regan (B&R Business Solutions)Abstract: Make the most of your cloud investment by leveraging managed services to help drive user adoption and enablement. In this session learn how targeted expertise and support can be provided as part of a bundled service offering to help users get the most out of your investment while keeping costs predictable. This offering can include licensing Office 365 and our partner solutions from Beezy and Nintex plus user enablement and support services.

5:00pm – 5:30pmSession: 5 Steps to Rate your Intranet Digital Experience

Presenters: Joel Oleson (Konica Minolta)Abstract: Is your organization “digitally ready” for the demands of the modern workplace? Join one of the most recognized names in SharePoint, Joel Olseon, as he walks through the steps to assess and rate your intranet digital experience, and how to improve it.

11:00am – 11:30amSession: Implementing the SharePoint Governance Maturity Model

Presenters: Christian Buckley (MVP, Beezy), Melinda Morales (3Sharp)Abstract: The problem with SharePoint governance is: Where do you begin? Following the four pillars of practical governance (Foundation, Administration, Communication, and Adoption), this session will help you to focus your governance efforts and construct a well-rounded approach that will help you reduce risk, add value, and empower your employees to be successful with SharePoint.

2:00pm – 2:45pmPanel: How Social Improves the ROI of SharePoint

Panelists: Michelle Caldwell (MVP, Avanade), Joel Oleson (Konica Minolta), Dean Swann (UnlimitedViz), Jeff Willinger (MVP, Rightpoint)Abstract: One of the ways that companies are filling the productivity gaps and moving toward a true digital workplace is through social collaboration solutions. But what does that really mean? Join our expert panel as they discuss how social can improve adoption and employee engagement, and directly impact the ROI of SharePoint.

Day 3 – Wednesday, September 28th

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12:00pm – 12:30pmSession: Formalizing Idea Management in SharePoint

Presenters: Christian Buckley (MVP, Beezy), Mike Oryszak (B&R Business Solutions)Abstract: In this session, we will outline some common idea management strategies, share real-world customer scenarios for formalizing them, and demonstrate Beezy Idea Campaigns – the first idea management solution built on SharePoint, for SharePoint.

1:00pm – 1:30pmSession: Taking KnowledgeManagement to the Next Level

Presenters: Mike Oryszak & Christopher Regan (B&R Business Solutions)Abstract: Organizations are always looking to harness the knowledge of their workforce by providing new and easy-to-use tools to their employees to collect and surface relevant content. In this session we will step through some common knowledge management opportunities that any organization can leverage as well as some common pitfalls that should be avoided. Armed with this information you can help take your organization’s capabilities to the next level!

4:00pm – 4:45pmPanel: Finding the Right Cultural Fit for Collaboration

Panelists: Christian Buckley (MVP, Beezy), Mark Kashman (Microsoft), Richard Harbridge (MVP, 2toLead), Jennifer Mason (MVP, Planet Technologies), Christopher Regan (B&R Business Solutions) Abstract: Why are some teams successful with SharePoint, while others thrive on email alone, and yet others prefer social collaboration solutions? In this panel discussion, we’ll discuss the various “modalities” of collaboration and how finding the right “cultural fit” can make all the difference in whether or not your organization is successful.

5:00pm – 5:30pmPanel: Why Collaboration is the Cornerstone of the Digital Workplace

Presenters: Jordi Plana, Maximo Castagno, and Christian Buckley from BeezyAbstract: In a race to provide their end users with a full-fledged Digital Workplace, many companies are repeating the same mistakes of their last Intranets. In this panel, we’ll discuss ho to avoid the Intranet Trap, and focus on sustainable collaboration.

10:00am – 10:30amSession: LeveragingNetwork Science to Improve Team Collaboration

Presenters: Christian Buckley (MVP, Beezy)Abstract: In this session, we'll dig into the network science behind collaboration to help attendees better understand both the technology that drives social within the enterprise, and how these tools can measurably improve communication, sharing, and productivity.

11:00am – 11:45amPanel: How Measuring Collaboration Impacts Your Overall Success

Panelists: Christian Buckley (MVP, Beezy), John White (MVP, UnlimitedViz), Jason Himmelstein (MVP, Rackspace), Curtis Hughes (C5Insight)Abstract: You cannot improve upon something if you are not measuring. And yet most SharePoint environments are poorly monitored and measured. We assume value is being created, but we cannot articulate that value. Join us as we discuss some of the drivers of the #MeasureCollabSuccess initiative and discuss ways in which monitoring and measuring collaboration can help your organization achieve defined success.

Day 4 – Thursday, September 29th

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12:30pm – 1:00pmSession: How Mobile is Eating the Workplace

Presenters: Christian Buckley (MVP, Beezy)Abstract: The consumer market is rapidly evolving, and the scale of mobile is altering the way people manage their daily lives. In the corporate world, mobility solutions are quickly becoming business-critical. We refer to this as The Mobile Intranet, and in this session we will discuss the key trends of the mobility movement and how to prepare for this change.

2:00pm – 2:45pmPanel: The Future of Knowledge Management in Office 365

Panelists: Jordi Plana (Beezy), Susan Hanley (MVP, Susan Hanley LLC), Richard Harbridge (MVP, 2toLead), Mike Oryszak (B&R Business Solutions)Abstract: As more and more organizations move to the cloud, many companies are struggling to make the transition with highly customized and proprietary knowledge management systems. This panel discussion will explore the future of KM in the cloud, and where Office 365 is today – and where it needs to be.

1:00pm – 1:30pmSession: Real World Tips & Tricks For Successful Enterprise Social Collaboration & Networking

Presenters: Richard Harbridge (MVP, 2toLead)Abstract: While many organizations understand the benefits that enterprise social technology can provide, often not as clear how or why some organizations are more successful than others. Join Richard Harbridge in this fast-paced session as he shares some of the best real world stories, tips, and tricks that you can use to improve adoption, engagement, realize and maximize the value of your social collaboration and networking platforms and solutions.