Savvy Technical Solutions

Microsoft AI Partner Training Roadshow
2024-05-15 | Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, United States
Calling all Developers, data scientists, sales & pre-sales professionals and cutting-edge technologists!
Join us, in person, to hear about the latest trends and technology in the era of AI, with expert guidance from Microsoft executives and industry leaders like AMD. Check out product demonstrations and hear stories of AI deployments. Deep dive into the skills needed to pitch Microsoft’s AI and Copilot capabilities to your customers globally, and get hands-on experience with the technology to drive successful implementations. End the day in conversation with experts from Microsoft’s technical and sales teams. Register today for your preferred location.
The Microsoft AI Partner Training Roadshow will give you an opportunity to learn and experiment with generative AI, cloud-scale data, and cloud-native app development capabilities. More specifically, this event will cover:

Sales Excellence With Microsoft AI Services: Learn how to discover new opportunities, break barriers for your customers, and include the latest messaging from Microsoft to strengthen your AI pitch.
Build your own “Intelligent Agent” copilot: to answer customer questions on products and services: This hands-on scenario centers around building an “Intelligent Agent” where users can interact with a virtual agent to find product, user profile and sales order information. Participants will learn storing and managing chat history, using Azure OpenAI to generate vector embeddings and chat completions, performing vector search using Azure AI Search, ingesting and vectorizing data for real-time and transactional workloads, managing the process for conversation flow and prompt engineering for a customer-facing copilot.
Use & Deploy Copilot for Microsoft 365: Understand the M365 core architecture, data sovereignty, security and compliance, Copilot extensibility, deployment and monitoring performance.

ICCM 2024
2024-07-10 - 2024-07-13 | Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri, 2800 Palmyra Road, Hannibal, MO, 63401, United States
The International Conference on Computing and Mission (Americas) is scheduled for July 10-13, 2024, (Wednesday evening to Saturday noon) at Hannibal-LaGrange University in Hannibal, Missouri. This year’s theme is: Memory Upgrade.
Savvy president and owner, Becky Bertram, will be delivering presentations on:
Expand Your Impact with Microsoft 365 Copilot
In this session, we will discuss the capabilities of Microsoft’s new AI companion, called Microsoft 365 Copilot, and how it can be used to expand the capabilities of each member of your team. We will also discuss the security requirements for rolling it out.
Real-world Microsoft 365 Solutions for Non-Profits
Becky will walk through real-world examples of solutions she has built for non-profits, which utilize Microsoft 365 and the Power Platform to maximize their impact.

Register for the event.

About ICCM
Founded in 1989, ICCM is an incredible time of Christian fellowship, professional training, and networking among people with a technical interest in missions.

M365 Community Days Chicago 2024
2024-07-20 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Microsoft Midwest District, 200 East Randolph Street #200, Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
Join professionals passionate about Microsoft Collaboration and Cloud Technologies gather to explore the latest insights, innovations, and best practices. Whether you’re a Microsoft 365 specialist, Cloud IT administrator, Power Platform enthusiast, developer, or architect, this event is designed to empower you with practical knowledge and networking opportunities.
This summer there will be a track dedicated to offsite and remote individuals. Register as a remote attendee for instructions on how to join the event remotely. Alternatively, select sessions will be posted at the M365 Chicago YouTube channel.
Make sure to check out the session led by our President/Owner, Becky Bertram: Level Up Your SharePoint Lists!
Many organizations rely on SharePoint lists for presenting and organizing data, but did you know you can extend the functionality of these lists? In this session you will learn how you can customize SharePoint lists, including:
– How to use JSON formatting to customize your list views, such as adding custom group headers, custom card views, and more
– How to use JSON to format your SharePoint form to allow for field grouping and HTML elements in your form
– How to use Power Apps to customize your SharePoint form, including how to display information from a secondary data source in your form
– How to use Power Automate to create a workflow triggered by the information stored in your list
Come learn how you can improve the usefulness and usability of your lists for your users!

dev up 2024 Technology Conference
2024-08-14 - 2024-08-16 | St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center Plz, St. Charles, MO, 63303, United States
Dev up is back for its 13th conference! At dev up, you can expect a full schedule of inspiring speakers, informative breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities. The conference program is designed to cater to all levels of experience, from beginners to old-school technology professionals.
Join Becky Bertram, Savvy Technical Solutions’ President, for her workshop on “Building a Copilot Plugin with Copilot Studio”. Microsoft 365 Copilot allows users to perform queries and commands using natural language processing. Now with Copilot Studio, you can create Copilot plugins that allow you to extend the functionality and data sources of these queries and commands. In this session we will talk about the scenarios where Copilot plugins can be used and we will walk through the creation of a basic plugin that can be used by Microsoft 365 Copilot.
This is a great opportunity for the regional technology community to come together to network, learn, and grow.
Location and Accommodation
The dev up 2024 conference will be held at the St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO. The convention center is attached to an Embassy Suites, with a special rate for attendees at this location. There are also a number of other hotels and accommodation options near the location.

STL Startup Week 2024
2024-11-11 - 2024-11-15 | CA
Launched in 2019, STL Startup Week (STLSW) has become the city’s premier event series built by and for the region’s entrepreneurship community. Drawing from St. Louis’s diverse and vibrant startup ecosystem, STLSW convenes thousands of founders, supporters, students, and professionals. This five-day conference is designed to spark new ideas, foster meaningful connections, celebrate wins (big and small!), and promote shared learning and experiences.
STL Startup Week is intended for entrepreneurs, small business owners, professionals, investors, entrepreneur support organizations, students, and members of the innovation economy. Attendees hail from a wide variety of industries, including, but not limited to: technology, agriculture, art, consumer products, education, fashion, finance, food, health, manufacturing, media, real estate, and social enterprise.
The five daily tracks are: Marketing & Branding, People & Culture, Product & Design, Capital, and Growth. Savvy’s owner, Becky Bertram, will be presenting, on Tuesday, November 12th. Check out her session Going It Alone: Lessons on Running a Solo Consulting Practice.
Are you ready to make that leap from being an employee to a consultant? Striking out on your own as a one-person company is how many people make the transition into being an entrepreneur, but it can be a scary step. In this session, Becky Bertram, owner of Savvy Technical Solutions here in St. Louis, will talk through some of the character traits and work habits required to run your own consulting practice, as well as talk about some of the technological tools that can help. Becky will share her personal experience as a woman who worked over 20 years in a solo role as a technology consultant, all while birthing and raising 3 children.

M365 User Group Year-End Meetup
2024-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Join us for an informal, yet insightful M365 Meetup where we focus on the latest announcements from Microsoft Ignite (November 18-22) and discuss plans for the upcoming year!

Agenda

No formal presenters—just casual conversation and great discussions
Recap of the key announcements and updates from M365 Ignite (November 18-22)
Gather your input for planning next year’s monthly meetings and a potential M365 Friday event. Bring your thinking caps!

After the meeting, we’ll grab lunch at Condado Tacos, Ballpark Village (12 PM – 1 PM)

Location: Spark St. Louis, Mississippi Room (6 Cardinal Way, Ballpark Village)

We’re excited to hear your thoughts and get your feedback on how we can make 2025 even better for our M365 community!

STL TechWeek 2025
2025-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 | The Wedge Innovation Center, 620 E. Broadway, Alton, IL, 62002
Savvy Technical Solutions’ CEO/President, Becky Bertram will be presenting with Ajay Iyer, Principal Technical Architect at Microsoft Innovation Hub St. Louis, Chair at SPSSTL and STLSUG about Organizational Transformation with AI (Microsoft) as part of this year’s STL TechWeek!
In this session, Becky and Ajay will delve into Microsoft’s strategic approach to AI transformation, showcasing the integration of AI across various platforms and services to drive business innovation and efficiency. The session will feature real-world examples of AI-driven business transformations, investments in AI infrastructure, and the strategic importance of AI in enhancing customer engagement, employee experiences, and business processes. Attendees will gain insights into Microsoft’s leadership in AI and its commitment to empowering organizations to leverage AI for their digital transformation journey.
Hosted at the newly renovated, The Wedge Innovation Center in Alton, IL come join us for this free event (including lunch)! Seating is extremely limited – get your spot reserved now!

STS Roundtable - June 2025
2025-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Please join us for this opportunity to learn more about Project Management Reimagined with Microsoft 365 and AI.
During this collaborative roundtable event, Savvy will be discussing the latest advancements regarding Microsoft 365 project management tools. We will demonstrate how Microsoft is integrating AI/Copilot to enhance Teams, Planner, To Do and other Microsoft 365 products. We will review how you can use these tools to build project plans, organize project files, increase project team collaboration, streamline project reporting, and delegate team member task management.
This will be an interactive event, so please bring your experience and questions to help strengthen our community.
Since breakfast will be provided, we ask that you RSVP no later than June 16. Questions can be directed to info@savtechsol.com.

2025 North American Collaboration Summit
2025-09-07 - 2025-09-09 | Brandson Convention Center, 200 S Sycamore St, Branson, MO, 65616
In September 2025, Branson, Missouri, will become the go-to destination where business leaders, IT pros, developers, end users, and other professionals come together to learn how the latest cloud technologies from Microsoft, including Power Platform, Copilot, Viva, Teams, Azure, Microsoft 365, and more can power teamwork, engagement, communications, and organizational effectiveness. NACS brings together the best speakers and attendees for an unforgettable experience for a fraction of the cost as other conferences.
Becky Bertram and Theresa Stearns will be presenting at an upcoming North American Collaboration Summit! We will be presenting engaging sessions on Microsoft Loop and Microsoft Work Management with Planner and Tasks. The 2025 North American Collaboration will be held in Branson, MO on September 7-9.
The agenda is still being finalized, but you can already see the wealth of sessions dedicated to Microsoft 365, covering the latest updates, best practices, and innovative solutions.
JUST FOR YOU – Savvy Exclusive Savings – 50% off your registration when you use code “Becky50”.
It will be a great event and we hope to see you there!

Savvy Insights Training Session - October 28, 2025
2025-10-28 11:15 - 12:30 | CA
📬 Level Up Your Outlook: Virtual Learning Session
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 11:15 AM CT
Location: Online (link provided upon registration)
Ready to boost your productivity in just one session? Join Savvy for an exclusive virtual learning event designed to help you master Microsoft Outlook. Whether you’re drowning in emails or just looking to sharpen your workflow, this session will deliver practical, time-saving tips you can use right away.
What you’ll learn:

How to streamline your inbox with Focused Inbox, Rules, and Sweep
Organize smarter using Categories, Flags, and Microsoft To Do
Navigate the New Outlook interface with confidence
Discover hidden gems like Conversation view and more

This bite-sized session is perfect for busy professionals who want quick wins and lasting impact.
👉 Reserve your spot now and take the first step toward a more organized inbox.

Savvy Insights Roundtable - January 2026
2026-01-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Spark Coworking, 6 Cardinal Way, Suite 900, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Please join us for this opportunity to learn more about Copilot Studio as well as What’s New from Microsoft for 2026!
Join us for a practical look at Microsoft’s upcoming releases and the evolving role of Copilot Studio in shaping modern workflows. This hybrid event will cover key updates for 2026, with insights into how new tools and features can support real-world productivity and innovation.
Whether you’re attending on-site or online, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of what’s ahead—and how to prepare for it. Registration details coming soon.
This will be an interactive event, so please bring your experience and questions to help strengthen our community.
Since breakfast will be provided, we ask that you RSVP no later than January 2. Questions can be directed to info@savtechsol.com.

Cinci M365 Virtual User Group
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:00 | CA
In recent months, Microsoft has broadened its AI product offering in Microsoft 365 away from just Copilot, to now rolling out multiple agents that can be used across Microsoft 365 applications. Many of these agents were released as part of Microsoft’s “Frontier” early adopter program.
In this session, Becky will walk through the functionality of some of these recently released agents, including Knowledge Agent, Project Manager Agent, the Office agents (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), the SharePoint page agent, Learning and Skills agents, and more. Come see examples of what these out-of-the-box agents can do for you and your organization!
