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Join Me at the Administrative Professional Conference (APC) 2026 in Nashville for M365 Copilot Essentials

I'll be presenting in-person on M365 Copilot at the APC Conference on September 13-16, 2026, in Nashville, TN. Updated on 4/13/2026

Speaking on M365 Copilot at APC Conference in Nashville, TN Sep 13-16, 2026

I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Administrative Professionals Conference (APC) 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, taking place September 13–16, 2026, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center.

I’ll be leading three sessions at this year’s APC Conference:

Advanced Excel Mastery for Administrative Professionals: Automate, Analyze, and Elevate Your Work
M365 Copilot Essentials: Transforming Everyday Tasks in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook & OneDrive
Pace Certification Module 3

M365 Copilot Essentials: Transforming Everyday Tasks in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook & OneDrive

Format: 90-minute Masterclass
Date/Time:

Monday, September 14, 2026 — 3:15 PM–4:45 PM CT
Repeat session: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 — 1:30 PM–3:00 PM CT

If you use Microsoft 365 every day and want to understand how AI can help you work smarter, faster, and more strategically, this session is for you.

Copilot Articles

Advanced Excel Mastery for Administrative Professionals: Automate, Analyze, and Elevate Your Work

Format: 90-minute Masterclass

Date/Time:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 9:00-10:30 am CT
Repeat session: Tuesday, September 15, 10:45-12:15 pm CT
Link to these sessions

Excel Articles

PACE Module 3

PACE Certification – Module 3 for Administrative Professionals is focused on Computer & Internet Technology.

✅ Module 3: Computer & Internet Technology

This module builds digital literacy and technology confidence so administrative professionals can work more effectively with modern tools and IT teams. It typically covers:

Digital literacy for professional administrators
Understanding hardware, software, and operating systems
Business productivity tools (software suites and common workplace applications)
Digital research skills and evaluating online information
Business digital communication best practices
Security and the connected computer (basic cybersecurity awareness, safe computing, and data protection)

Dates and Times for Chris Menard's Sessions

Date	Time (CT)	Course Name
Monday, September 14, 2026	11:00 AM – 12:30 PM	PACE Certification Course – Module 3
Monday, September 14, 2026	3:15 – 4:45 PM	M365 Copilot Essentials
Tuesday, September 15, 2026	1:30 – 3:00 PM	M365 Copilot Essentials (Repeat)
Tuesday, September 15, 2026	9:00 – 10:30 AM	Advanced Excel Mastery
Tuesday, September 15, 2026	10:45 AM – 12:15 PM	Advanced Excel Mastery (Repeat)

APC Links

Sample Copilot Video 1 - Compare Files in OneDrive with Copilot

What This M365 Copilot Session Is About

In this session, I’ll introduce Microsoft 365 Copilot (Licensed Version) and show how it integrates directly into the apps many administrative professionals already rely on every day — including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive.

How do I know if I have an M365 Copilot license?

This isn’t about vague AI concepts or futuristic possibilities. It’s about practical, real-world ways to use secure, enterprise-grade AI to improve the work you’re already doing.

We’ll explore how Copilot can help you:

Draft and refine content in Word
Analyze and summarize information in Excel
Use two of Excel's most powerful new features - COPILOT Function and Formula Completion
Build polished presentations in PowerPoint
Manage email and scheduling more efficiently in Outlook
Capture meeting notes, insights, and action items in Teams
Work more effectively with files across OneDrive

Who Should Attend The M365 Copilot Training Session

This session is designed for Administrative Professionals who use Microsoft 365 applications regularly and want to learn how to leverage secure, enterprise-grade AI to:

work faster
Reduce time spent on repetitive tasks
improve productivity
elevate the strategic quality of their work

If that sounds like you, I’d love to see you there.

🔧Important Technical Requirement

The hands-on portion of this session focuses on the licensed, paid enterprise version of Microsoft 365 Copilot.

Attendees should have access to the licensed version of M365 Copilot, since this Masterclass is built around the enterprise experience and capabilities available within that environment.

Easy steps to tell if you have M365 Copilot (license)

Open Word Desktop
Click Copilot
Look for M365 Copilot (Premium)

FAQ

Q: I don’t have a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Can I still attend this session?

✅ Yes — absolutely.

You do not need a Microsoft 365 Copilot license to attend.

This session is designed for:

Current M365 Copilot license users
Users who are curious about Copilot
Organizations considering purchasing licenses
Administrative professionals supporting licensed users
Anyone who wants to understand the differences between:
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
- Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
- Free vs. Licensed Copilot experiences

Q: Should I attend if my company is thinking about purchasing Copilot?

✅ Definitely.

This session will help you:

Understand what you're actually buying
Avoid common licensing misconceptions
Identify which users benefit most from Copilot
See real examples of licensed vs. non‑licensed experiences

Q: Who usually attends APC, and how many people attend?

The APC audience comprises Administrative Professionals, Executive Assistants, Office Managers, and all related administrative roles. Over 2,000 users attend APC. This year, 2026, a record attendance is anticipated.

Q: What is Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center

I Hope to See You in Nashville

The Administrative Professional Conference is always a fantastic event for learning, professional growth, and connecting with administrative professionals from across industries. I’m honored to be part of the 2026 conference and excited to share practical ways Microsoft 365 Copilot can help transform everyday work.

If you’ll be attending APC in Nashville, I hope you’ll join me for M365 Copilot Essentials: Transforming Everyday Tasks in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook & OneDrive.

I’m looking forward to a great session — and to seeing many of you there.

Photos from my last ASAP Session - Nov 2025

Photos from our last conference (EA Ignite) in Nashville -brought to you by the same company that hosts APC - the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP)