Agent-a-thon: Build AI Agents in Copilot Studio Brought to you by Microsoft
This event is only open to registered attendees of the 2026 National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Convention.
Join Microsoft for a full day Agent-A-Thon focused on building intelligent AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio. This hands on experience combines guided learning with an agent sprint, where participants collaborate in teams to design and build AI agents that solve real world scenarios.
Participants will gain practical experience configuring custom actions, connecting knowledge sources, uploading and managing documents, and analyzing agent performance using Copilot Studio’s built in analytics.
The day will culminate in an Agent Sprint, where teams apply what they’ve learned to build an end-to-end AI agent.
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st place team.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to industry professionals and college students, including:
Solution Architects
Developers
Functional Consultants
Business Technologists
College students interested in AI, automation, and agent development
IMPORTANT: College students - please put the name of your college in the “Company” field.
No prior Copilot Studio experience is required — curiosity and a willingness to learn are strongly encouraged.
What You’ll Learn
The concepts and vision behind Copilot Studio
Overview of Copilot Studio capabilities
Creating a basic copilot and exploring topics
Building copilots from website data
Uploading and managing documents as knowledge sources
Working with entities in Copilot Studio
Creating custom actions in Copilot Studio
Calling actions using plugins
Publishing copilots to Microsoft Teams and websites
Monitoring and analyzing copilot performance with analytics
Agent Sprint & Prizes
Participants will work in teams during a live Agent Sprint
Teams will design and build an AI agent using Copilot Studio
Solutions will be evaluated based on creativity, functionality, and impact
🥇 Prizes awarded to the 1st place team
An Agent‑A‑thon Completion Badge that participants can add to their LinkedIn profile
Prerequisites
Your own laptop with a modern browser.
All participants must register individually and will be initially added to our waitlist. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration has been approved.
Attendees must adhere by the Microsoft Code of Conduct.
Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, learn, and participate in an interactive team environment.
Secure your spot today!
RSVP does not guarantee a seat due to room capacity. However, RSVP attendees will be given priority check-in. Seating is available on a first-come basis.