Agenda: Microsoft AI Tour Zurich – March 13, 2025

Welcome, 09:00 – 09:30

Catrin Hinkel
CEO, Microsoft Switzerland

Keynote, 09:30 – 10:15

Kirk Koenigsbauer
CVP & COO Experiences + Devices, Microsoft Corp.

From Hype to Reality: Agentic AI's Role in Your Organization

Speakers: Elise Woodrow (Microsoft), Jeremy Wikler (PwC) & Matthias Leybold (PwC)
This session is co-hosted by our Gold Partner PwC Switzerland.

Get the inside track on agentic AI and the transformative results it can deliver. Dive deep into the technology behind Copilot Agents with real-world context. Discover how to identify the right use cases and scale with momentum. Learn about the crucial role of data and security in creating trusted results, and see how AI agents can revolutionize business processes to deliver impressive ROI. Don't miss this opportunity to get ahead with practical insights and real-world examples that will set you up for success.

Data security for AI

Speakers: Ismail Bahani (Microsoft), Alexander Kunze (Microsoft)

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, ensuring the security of data used in AI systems is paramount. This session will delve into the critical aspects of protecting data throughout the AI lifecycle. Gain insights into the unique challenges and best practices for securing data in AI applications, from data collection and storage to processing and deployment.

Innovate with AI and Low Code: Power Platform

Speakers: Harald Wentein (Microsoft) & Nadine Nyffenegger (Microsoft)

Unlock the power of AI-driven low-code development. Discover how Microsoft Copilot in Power Platform can help your organization boost productivity, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation while minimizing risk.

Activate your data and analytics for AI innovation

Speakers: Charlie Doubek (NTT DATA), Jared Hirschner (NTT DATA), Abhishek Sakhuja (NTT DATA), Patrick Borosch (Microsoft) & Liviana Zürcher (Microsoft)
This session is co-hosted by our Premium Partner NTT DATA.

AI is only as powerful as the data behind it. Learn how Microsoft’s analytics solutions help you unlock deeper insights, ensure data readiness, and maximize the value of your AI investments.

Leverage AI for infrastructure management with Microsoft Copilot in Azure

Speaker: Mayank Bhatia (Microsoft)

Discover how Microsoft Copilot in Azure enhances cloud and hybrid infrastructure management. Learn how AI-driven automation, including VS Code Copilot, accelerates scripting and optimizes IT workflows.

Transform end-user computing experiences with Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop

Speakers: Ramona Traber (Microsoft), Ivo Hahn (ABB), Nick Hall (Microsoft)

Hear from the Global VDI Lead at ABB, one of the world’s leading manufacturing companies, about their journey from a legacy VDI environment to Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop.

Securing AI applications on Azure

Speakers: Francesco Sodano (Microsoft), Andrew Reid (Microsoft)

Discover best practices for deploying AI applications securely on Azure. Learn how to implement password less authentication with Microsoft Entra, integrate AI safety measures like Content Safety filters and Jailbreak detection, and leverage CI/CD pipelines and Microsoft Defender to safeguard your AI code.

Transform Customer Engagement with GenAI & Agents

Speakers: Scott Wickware (Microsoft) & Tom Ten Kate (ELCA)
This session is co-hosted by our Gold Partner ELCA.

Transform your customer engagement & bring it to the next level, in learning how GenAI can revolutionize your digital contact center. Learn how AI agents can enhance efficiency, personalization, and customer satisfaction.

The foundation of generative AI in Azure

Speakers: François Habryn (Kyndryl), Dominique Broeglin (Microsoft) & Tine Petric (Microsoft)
This session is co-hosted by our Gold Partner Kyndryl.

AI is only as powerful as the data behind it. Learn how Microsoft’s analytics solutions help you unlock deeper insights, ensure data readiness, and maximize the value of your AI investments.

Preparing for your organization's AI workloads

Speaker: Francisco Teles (Microsoft)

Any new application can introduce risk to your organisation, so how do you keep AI applications controlled and compliant? This session explores governance and compliance controls for Azure AI services, including the fundamentals of Identity and cost management.

The Copilot Journey: Key learnings and implementation strategies

Speakers: Pascal Brunner (Campana & Schott), Maik Kiktenko (Campana & Schott) , Didier Hubounig (Microsoft)
This session is co-hosted by our Premium Partner Campana & Schott.

Join us for an engaging session as we share our key learnings from 120+ Copilot projects. Gain invaluable insights and best practices for successful implementation and adoption. We'll show you the key element for landing a Copilot initiative successfully to have a sustainable value of AI. Don't miss this chance to learn from real-world experiences and elevate your Copilot initiatives.

Secure your future in the age of AI

Speaker: Olivier Schraner (Microsoft)

Discover why security should be your top priority in your AI transformation. Gain insight on how the threat landscape is evolving, how AI can assist IT and security teams with cyber defense, and how IT and security teams can accelerate the safe adoption of AI.

Boost Sales & Marketing with AI-powered CRM Automation

Speakers: Alessio Matonti (Microsoft) & Guenter Krejci (Avanade)
This session is co-hosted by our Premium Partner Avanade & Accenture.

Discover how AI-powered CRM automation enhances sales and marketing by streamlining workflows, personalizing customer interactions, and driving revenue growth. This session explores real-world use cases and best practices to help you leverage AI for smarter customer engagement and improved conversion rates.

Production-ready RAG with Azure AI Search

Speakers: Florian Follonier (Microsoft), Amalia Spataru (Microsoft), Reza Dilmaghani (Wipro), Aniello Bove (Capco), Vladimir Ignjatvoic (Capco)
This session is co-hosted by our Premium Partner Wipro.

Discover how to build and scale a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) application using Azure AI Search. Learn how hybrid search, semantic ranking, and efficient vector storage enhance AI-driven data retrieval and user experiences.

Leverage cloud native infra for intelligent apps

Speakers: Mohammad Nofal (Microsoft), Mirza Delic (SoftwareOne)
This session is co-hosted by our Gold Partner SoftwareOne.

Deploying AI-powered applications requires scalable infrastructure. Learn how Kubernetes and cloud-native tools streamline AI inferencing, reduce operational overhead, and optimize intelligent application deployment.

Unlocking the Future of Collaboration with SharePoint

Speakers: Thomas Eklund (Microsoft), Dennis Langer (Microsoft)

This session introduces SharePoint Premium, the next evolution of Microsoft Syntex, offering an AI-powered content management platform. We'll explore how it automates content experiences, processing, and governance, enabling new ways to engage with critical information securely throughout its lifecycle. Learn about building intelligent agents on SharePoint to further streamline workflows and enhance collaboration with Generative AI.

Forging modern security with Copilot for Security

Speakers: Swe Geng (Microsoft), Thomas Kurth (baseVISION)
This session is co-hosted by our Gold Partner baseVISION.

Discover how Copilot for Security modernizes security operations and defense intelligence through Generative AI and Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence. A fusion of innovation, vigilance, and adaptability where efficiency and excellence converge.

Build and extend Agents with Copilot Studio

Speaker: Marysol Mantilla (Microsoft)

Discover how to build and extend powerful agents using Copilot Studio. This session will guide you through the process of creating intelligent agents that can enhance your business operations and customer interactions.

Explore cutting-edge models: LLMs, SLMs and more

Speakers: Christin Pohl (Microsoft), Manuel Zorn (Microsoft)

Navigate the diverse landscape of AI models, including LLMs, SLMs, multimodal, proprietary, open-source, and cloud-based options. Discover tools and techniques to select, evaluate, and optimize AI models for specific business needs.

Pave the path to AI-readiness with Azure

Speaker: Johan Barthas (Microsoft)

Is your organization’s technology ready to scale with AI? This session explores how Azure provides the foundation for AI adoption, helping you innovate with confidence.

From Switzerland to Space and Back: The Role of AI in Exploration and Innovation

Prof. Dr. Thomas Zurbuchen
Director of ETH Space, former Chief of Science at NASA