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No Code, No Problem: How BAs Can Steer the AI-Powered App Journey

Worried AI might axe your role as a business analyst? Think again.
 
In this hands-on session, you’ll discover how Microsoft Copilot Studio can turn your plain-language requirements into fully functional, data-driven applications—without writing a single line of code. No coding campouts, no developer detours.
 
Remember: *developers may wield the axe, but you chart the course, set the bearings, and know where the s’mores are stashed.* With Copilot Studio, your trail map becomes GPS.
 
You’ll learn how to:
 
* Craft effective prompts that bring business needs to life
* Quickly model data in Dataverse
* Rapidly prototype and test apps with real users
 
Whether you're defining requirements or guiding delivery, this session puts you at the heart of your organization’s AI-powered journey. Come ready to lead the next expedition.
Date and Time
Wednesday, 05/28/2025
5:30pm - Free Food and Networking 6:15pm - Announcements, Board elections and bylaw changes 6:30pm - Presentation and Q&A
 
Location
Landmark Credit Union Corporate office
555 S Executive Dr, Brookfield, WI 53005 Click here for map.
 
Cost
FREE - Thanks to our sponsors!
Speaker Bio:
About the Speaker:
 
Brian Haydin is a Solution Architect at Concurrency, where he helps organizations navigate the complex terrain of digital transformation across the Microsoft cloud. With over 20 years of experience translating whiteboard ideas into enterprise-ready solutions, Brian specializes in turning daunting business challenges into practical AI-powered tools—especially using Microsoft Copilot Studio.
 
When he's not designing data models or refining app strategies, you’ll find Brian off the grid—literally—guiding back-country expeditions, fishing Lake Michigan, or tracking game through the Northwoods. He brings that same trail-tested mindset to every project: strategic clarity, adaptive thinking, and a knack for helping teams find their way from concept to completion.
 
Whether you’re building your first AI copilot or looking to level up your prompt game, Brian’s sessions blend real-world insights, hands-on expertise, and just enough campfire storytelling to keep the journey memorable.
 

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