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Tech Mash-up: Work Smarter, Not Harder: How AI Can Boost Productivity for Teams Who Are Busy Building
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Across our local tech community, teams are deep into designing, training, and deploying AI-driven products. But here’s the twist: while everyone’s focused on making AI for their customers, very few are using AI to make daily work easier for themselves.
This upbeat and practical session explores how Microsoft 365 Copilot can act as your team’s “productivity generalist” the AI teammate that cleans up the small stuff so you can stay focused on the big stuff.
Whether you wrangle code, coordinate projects, shape strategy, or do a bit of everything, you’ll discover how Copilot can reduce administrative drag, cut down on communication overload, and give you back time to think, create, and actually breathe. Front office or back office... no deep technical knowledge required- just curiosity and a desire to get out from under the digital pileup.
Expect real examples, real laughs, and real ways you can start working smarter today.
Key Takeaways:
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Practical AI you can use today - no theory, no hype, and definitely not another “future of work” scare session
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How to stay innovative without drowning in inboxes, meetings, and message threads
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The real productivity lift that Copilot creates for technical and non‑technical roles alike
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Simple workflows to help reclaim time - so you can ship faster, collaborate better, and focus on delivering value, not just keeping up
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Copilot features that get Slack and Google fans jealous”
Meet the Presenter
By Ryan Bialek
Manager, AI Enablement
Exchange Technology Services
Ryan Bialek has been enthusiastic about technology for as long as he can remember - a passion that eventually grew into a career focused on helping people work smarter with modern tools and AI. Today, he is a local leader in AI enablement and productivity, known for making complex technology approachable and genuinely useful to the teams he works with.
Many colleagues know him simply as “The Copilot Guy,” thanks to his clear, practical guidance on how AI and Microsoft 365 can support better collaboration, productivity, and decision‑making. He brings over a decade of experience to his work, along with a steady, thoughtful approach that helps organizations adopt new technology with confidence.
Ryan’s goal is simple: to help people understand what’s possible, feel comfortable embracing change, and get real value out of the software they use every day. Whether he’s talking Copilot, productivity, or the magic that happens when people and technology actually get along, Ryan brings energy, clarity, and just enough dad jokes to keep things interesting.
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Date and Time
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
AGENDA
5:00 PM - Networking
5:30 PM - Presentation
6:15 PM - Q&A
6:30 PM - Networking
Location
In Person 1558 Willson Pl,
Exchange Technology Services
Winnipeg, MB R3T 0Y4
Fees/Admission
Free
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Contact Information
Shaelynn Stimpson
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