Sympraxis Consulting: Fall 2026 Newsletter πŸ‚



Around the corner: CollabDays New England (Friday, October 16, 2026)

2️⃣ weeks to CollabDays New England, and we're so excited to meet you there! There's loads of good stuff for everyone:

πŸ”΄ 5 content tracks (Copilot & AI, Development & Extensibility, Governance & Security, Modern Work, and Power Platform)

🟒 48 top-notch speakers (Microsoft MVPs, Community leaders, and Microsoft)

πŸ”΅ 42 breakout sessions + 1 end-of-day AMA panel + 1 SharePint

🟑 11 fantastic sponsors #ThankYouThankYouThankYou πŸ™Œ

The event is held in the spacious and comfortable meeting rooms at the Microsoft Technology Center in Burlington, MA. The best part? It's FREE to attend, with breakfast and lunch included. And stay till the end | Don't mss the SharePint to wrap up, network, and unwind.

At Sympraxis Consulting, community and knowledge-sharing are at the heart of what we do. One way we put that into practice is by organizing CollabDays New England (CDNE) β€” the largest free M365-focused education and training event in the region. BONUS | Check out event leads, Julie Turner and Derek Cash-Peterson, interviewed about CDNE by ShareGate's Shaylyn Gimby, "Behind the Event: CollabDays New England"

πŸ—“οΈ CDNE 2026 will be on October 16th in Burlington, MA πŸ“

πŸ•— 8am - 4:40pm ET + SharePint 5pm - 8pm ET

Annnnnd, the key links are ... πŸ₯ ...

1️⃣ Register today πŸ™Œ Sign up

2️⃣ The FULL agenda is live πŸ“‹ Review ALL sessions || If you've already registered, sign in and start building your personal schedule!

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your colleagues - help us spread the word to anyone in the New England area who would benefit from this unforgettable day of learning, networking, and community.

Looking forward to seeing you in Burlington soon.


What's new at Sympraxis

Ask Sympraxis πŸŽ™οΈ

β€œAsk Sympraxis” is a bi-weekly webinar series, where we discuss an array of topics and answer your submitted questions. Put it on your calendar by downloading the recurring calendar event and join us on a bi-weekly basis.

Our next Ask Sympraxis focuses on the AI coexistence/co-assistance: β€œWhat is Copilot Cowork?” πŸ€–

πŸ—“οΈ September 30, 2026, 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET

πŸ“ Join LIVE (link takes you directly into the live Teams meeting)

After each session, we post the recorded sessions to our YouTube channel, including shorts and resources. Explore six of our recent sessions:


Join us in-person and online

Speaking engagements

​CollabDays New England​

Burlington, MA | October 16th, 2026

🎀 The full Sympraxian team + great MVP/community speakers.

​Register today!

​TechCon 365 - Dallas​

Dallas, TX | November, 2-6, 2026

🎀 Julie Turner.

​Register today! Use SYMPRAXIS200 to save $200 off your ticket price.

Community Events

​Maturity Model Practitioners​

Third Tuesday of every month 10am ET.

87 Haverhill RD, East Kingston, NH 03827
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