By Patrick Wahlmueller

AI and Automation in Practice

AI Shift 2026: Copilot Studio, Foundry and Governance in Practice
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AI Shift 2026: Copilot Studio, Foundry and Governance in Practice

A recap of AI Shift 2026 at Microsoft in Vienna, focusing on Copilot Studio, agents, Foundry and AI Governance.

At AI Shift in Vienna, we were able to share practical insights into Copilot Studio itself and the governance needed around it.

During the breaks, we had many valuable conversations with participants about AI topics in general.

The event hosted by base-IT and Microsoft gave everyone a very practical look at how Copilot, Agents, and Microsoft Foundry fit together when moving from individual demos toward robust, production-ready implementations.

My Key Takeaway

The difference between a pilot and real impact often has nothing to do with model quality. It comes down to:

  • Process integration
  • Data quality
  • Governance
  • Continuous enablement within the team

The event did an excellent job of making exactly this gap visible.

Impressions

AI Shift Impression 1

AI Shift Impression 2

Further Reading