Microsoft Events presents an advanced Microsoft Ignite session on the evolution of Windows, spotlighting Copilot Studio, Copilot Plus PCs, and cloud-powered AI solutions for enterprises.

Agents at Work: Windows, Copilot Studio, and AI-Powered Cloud Innovation

Presented by Phil Gerity, Stefan Kinnestrand, and Navjot Virk at Microsoft Ignite 2025, this session dives into the transformative role of Windows as the canvas for intelligent productivity.

Session Highlights

Intro & Agenda: Stefan Kinnestrand outlines how ‘Agents at Work’ leverages Windows for a new era of work.
Windows as AI Canvas:
- Three innovation pillars driving AI evolution in Windows.
- Copilot Plus PCs introduced with enhanced AI performance and exclusive features.
Demonstrations:
- Semantic Search: Improved search and knowledge retrieval.
- Click to Do and Agent Mode (Excel on Copilot Plus PC): Streamlined task automation.
- Fluid Dictation: Accessibility enhancement for users.
Enterprise Innovation:
- Transition to enterprise-grade cloud integration with Windows.
- Copilot Studio showcased with over 3 million agents built, supporting developer and maker workflows.
Partner Innovations:
- Windows 365 for Agents as a platform for scalable agent solutions (e.g., Manus AI).
Summary:
- Empowering developers, IT professionals, and end users through AI, security, and cloud-powered tools.

Technical Takeaways

Windows is evolving to support intelligent agents driven by Copilot Studio and Copilot Plus PCs
Semantic Search and Fluid Dictation enhance both productivity and accessibility
Windows 365 for Agents enables enterprise scalability for developer-built agents
Copilot Studio is central to agent creation for automation and decision support
AI and cloud are now deeply integrated into Windows environments for improved adaptability and security

Further Resources

Scale with Cloud and AI endpoints: https://aka.ms/ignite25-plans-scalecloud
On-demand Ignite sessions: https://ignite.microsoft.com

Speakers

Phil Gerity
Stefan Kinnestrand
Navjot Virk