MS-4010: Extend Microsoft 365 Copilot with Declarative Agents Using Visual Studio Code
Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM IST
Speaker: Sonu
Technology: Modern Work (Copilot)
Certification Track: MS-4010
Discover how to extend Microsoft 365 Copilot by building declarative agents using Visual Studio Code. This session will introduce participants to declarative agent architecture and explain how these agents can be customized to provide more focused, relevant, and context-aware assistance for specific business needs.
Participants will learn about the different extensibility options available for declarative agents and how to set up the Visual Studio Code development environment. The session will explore how to define agent instructions, configure capabilities, connect knowledge sources, and create starter prompts that guide users towards meaningful interactions with their agents.
Through practical demonstrations, participants will understand how to develop and customize declarative agents that support specific tasks and provide relevant information based on their configured instructions and knowledge. The session will also highlight how these agents can enhance productivity by delivering tailored AI experiences within the Microsoft 365 Copilot ecosystem.
In addition, participants will explore the process of testing and debugging agents, identifying configuration issues, packaging solutions, and publishing agents for use. The session will discuss important considerations for building reliable agents and preparing them for practical business scenarios.
What You Will Learn:
Declarative agent architecture and extensibility options.
Setting up the Visual Studio Code development environment.
Creating agent instructions, capabilities, knowledge sources, and starter prompts.
Customizing Microsoft 365 Copilot agents for specific use cases.
Testing and debugging declarative agents.
Packaging and publishing agent solutions.
Practical demonstrations followed by an interactive Q&A.
Join us to explore how declarative agents can extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, gain practical insights into agent development using Visual Studio Code, and learn how to create customized AI experiences for real-world business requirements. The session will conclude with an interactive Q&A.