Wednesday 11:30 AM - 12:40 PM · Room S102a

Introduction to PnP Modern Search

Marc D Anderson

President | Sympraxis Consulting

PnP Modern Search is one of the Swiss Army knives of SharePoint. Every tenant should have it installed.

This session will show you why PnP Modern Search is so useful and how to get it installed and set up. If you haven't used the solution yet, this will give you the basic knowledge you need to get rolling. If you're already using PnP Modern Search, you'll learn additional tips and tricks for you to get more out of it.

In the session, we will cover:

• Installing the solution in the tenant App Catalog (as a SharePoint Admin)
• Enabling the solution in a specific site
• Setting up your search schema to allow search-driven experiences
• Adding the four Web Parts - Search Results, Search Filters, Search Box, and Search Verticals - to a page
• Connecting the Web Parts to each other to build custom capabilities

Thursday 12:50 PM - 2:00 PM · Room S103a

Replaced by AI: Is Microsoft Search Dead?

Virgil Carroll

Principal Human Solutions Architect

Just a few years ago, Microsoft Search was the answer to creating a ubiquitous experience across the entire 365 ecosystem. Where much of this vision has been implemented, several of the most exciting features and functionality has not yet been realized. Now, with the push towards Copilot, it appears the strategic purpose of Microsoft Search has been usurped...but has it really?

In this session, Virgil is going to talk through why Microsoft Search will be an important technology for the long term in the 365 ecosystem and compare/contrast its features and usage with the advent of AI conversational tools such as Copilot. Search is here to stay and will always be relevant, but understanding how to leverage the tools available will help you better maximize on your investment.

Friday 10:20 AM - 11:30 AM · Room S102a

Making Microsoft Search Your Own

Virgil Carroll

Principal Human Solutions Architect

Even the best search systems never seem to provide you the results you need in the way you want. To achieve a true organizational fit for search takes both time and patience.

In this session, Virgil will demonstrate how to use the powerful customization features of Microsoft Search to build a visually appealing, targeted search experience. We will explore ways you can make the Microsoft Search experience fit for your organization and some of the pitfalls that need to be avoided to be successful.