Microsoft AI Tour Stockholm
Welcome to the landing page for Microsoft AI Tour Stockholm, October 25, 2024. Here, you'll find the agenda and information for all sessions.
Program & Site Plan
9:30 - 10:30 | Opening Keynote
Power Your AI Transformation
Opening Keynote: Vinterträdgården
Sophia Wikander, GM Sweden, Microsoft
Keynote Speakers:
Tara Roth - Corporate Vice President, Microsoft 365 Customer Success Engineering, Microsoft
Michael Bohlin - Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
Petra Ålund - Head of Group Human Resources, SEB
Nicklas Lindersson - Global Head of AI and Automation, Telia
Daniel Karlsson - Chief Information Officer, Preem
10:45 - 11:15 | Breakout Sessions
Navigating Success with M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio
Breakout room: Vinterträdgården
IIn this session we will delve into the latest advancements in Microsoft AI solutions that are transforming the workplace and look into key topics to navigate success with them.
In the first part of the session, we will explore the exciting updates from the M365 Copilot wave 2, launched in September 2024. Discover the general improvements that enhance user experience, the introduction of Pages for better content management, a wave of innovative product features, and the new Agents that streamline workflows and boost productivity.
In the second part, we will dive into the foundations of how Gen AI is not just transforming business processes—it’s redefining the way businesses operate. By leveraging the power of Copilot Studio, organizations can unlock new levels of efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction, positioning themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive market. Learn how to effectively integrate this powerful tool into yo
Speakers:
Michael Bohlin - Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
Helena Fuchs - Senior GTM Manager
INSIGHT: Business Innovation with Gen AI and Azure AI Platform
Breakout room: Studio Stockholm
We will explore the transformative potential of generative AI (Gen AI) in business innovation, delving into its unique attributes that make it an essential element in the contemporary business landscape.
We will further explore three key prerequisites for the successful deployment of any Gen AI project: the establishment of a robust, scalable and reliable AI platform, the effective harnessing of its multimodal capabilities and a meticulous approach to managing the associated risks.
We'll present how Insight and Amdaris could play a strategic and core role in building and implementing AI projects to promote innovation for our customers.
Speakers:
Santo Orlando - EMEA Chief Strategist and Distinguish Technologist, App and Data & AI at Insight Technology Solutions AB
SoftwareOne: The Threat from Within (IRM & DLP)
Breakout room: Royals Festvåning
With AI technology becoming more common, keeping it secure is more important than ever. In this session, SoftwareOne will share real-life examples and best practices for tackling risks that come from within your organization. Learn how to protect your AI systems from risks, manage your employees identity and ensure your data remains safe.
Speakers:
Karol Krystowiak - Digital Business Development Executive, SoftwareOne
The Future of Windows in the age of AI with Windows Cloud
Breakout room: New York
Join us for an insightful session on the future of Windows in the age of AI, featuring Windows Cloud. This event will cover the latest advancements in Windows technology, including the introduction of Windows 365 Cloud PC, best practice deployment options, and architecture. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how Windows Cloud can enhance digital transformation, support distributed workforces, and leverage AI for smarter cloud PC management.
Highlights:
- Discover the revolution of Windows Cloud and its impact on IT priorities.
- Learn about the flexibility and control offered by Cloud VDI with Azure · Virtual Desktop and Cloud PC on any device with Windows 365.
- Explore the latest features and security enhancements in Windows 365.
- Hear from industry leaders and experts on best practices and real-world use cases.
Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of Windows and AI.
Speakers:
Christiaan Brinkhoff - Principal Product Manager and Community Director for Windows Cloud, Microsoft
11:30 - 12:00 | Breakout Sessions
Data Security for AI: Safeguarding Innovation
Breakout room: Vinterträdgården
AI is transforming the world as we know it, and with new innovations comes a re-newed need for security . Join Sandra Elvin, NSO for Microsoft Sweden, as we explore how Microsoft protects and governs AI. Learn how to secure AI and ensure appropriate, safe AI usage as owning data security becomes foundational in winning with the AI Platform.
Speakers:
Sandra Elvin - National Security Officer, Microsoft
The foundation of Generative AI in Azure
Breakout room: Studio Stockholm
Discover the basics of generative AI, including core models, functionalities. Learn how to utilize these models within the Azure ecosystem, leveraging various services to build your own generative AI applications.
Speakers:
Korey Stegared-Pace - Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Fellowmind: Connecting the dots with Copilot Studio - extend beyond
Breakout room: Royals Festvåning
Get inspired in this AI focused session, using the power of Copilot Studio and the Dataverse. Hands-on examples and use cases to trigger your mind and digital transformation in the AI era of Copilots.
Speakers:
Arvid Josefsson - Lead Enterprise Architect, Fellowmind
Martin Cederbom - Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, Fellowmind
Nordcloud: AI simplified - Your step by step journey to production
Breakout room: New York
Join Nordcloud for a discussion with our AI expert on turning ideas into production. Explore key challenges, real-world lessons, and actionable strategies for successful AI deployment. There will be several examples on customers that have migrated to cloud to be able to drive AI projects at full scale.
Speakers:
Hans Christofferson - CTO, Scandinavia, Nordcloud
Swan Ciyako - Senior Azure Cloud Architect, Nordcloud
13:00 - 13:30 | Breakout Sessions
Microsoft Fabric: what´s new and what´s next
Breakout room: Vinterträdgården
Microsoft Fabric is changing data teams landscape by providing an integrated platform to enable collaboration among data, AI, BI and application development professionals. Join us to learn and see the latest announcements and what the future holds.
Speakers:
Simon Lidberg - DIR Specialist, EMEA Data & Analytics Sales, Microsoft
Rubrik: Data Security with, and for AI
Breakout room: Studio Stockholm
Organizations are increasingly turning to AI assistants like Microsoft 365 (M365) Copilot to enhance productivity. However, many organizations may not have the data security controls in place to ensure sensitive data remains secure. Common misconfigurations such as mislabeled sensitive files and overly broad access permissions can lead to sensitive data exposure to unauthorized users.
To help mitigate this risk, Rubrik offers Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) for M365 Copilot. Rubrik DSPM allows organizations to reduce the risk of sensitive data exposure by identifying overexposed, mislabeled, and misplaced sensitive data and thereby helping them remediate these vulnerabilities at scale. With Rubrik, IT, Security, and Modern Workplace teams can more easily prepare for secure Copilot adoption.
Join our speaking session to learn how to:
- Prepare your environment for secure Copilot adoption.
- Reduce the risk of sensitive data exposure.
- Control data access.
Speakers:
Filip Verloy - Field CTO, EMEA & APJ, RubrikX
Jessica Räihä - Senior GTM Manager, Microsoft
Columbus: Transform Data Value Creation for the AI Era
Breakout room: Royals Festvåning
In today’s AI-driven world, leveraging data effectively is vital to driving business transformation. Join Columbus for a fast-paced session showcasing how forward-thinking organizations use cutting-edge AI and data strategies to unlock new growth opportunities. This session will focus on real-world impact and explore how AI can accelerate value creation across different business functions. It’s crucial to approach these innovations not as mere IT projects but as holistic business transformations, redefining how companies operate and compete in the AI era.
Key highlights will include several different customer cases:
- Make Master data creation a breeze – learn how a company removed the bottleneck when creating automated product descriptions with Gen AI and enabled new commercial opportunities!
- A digital twin of a procurement specialist, enabling the business to optimize its procurement process and win more deals.
- Enhancing customer service with AI to streamline operations and boost customer satisfaction, leading to greater efficiency and a superior customer experience.
- Discover how a global distributor streamlined its complex RFP process using Azure Open AI and LLMS, resulting in a 70% efficiency gain and $150K annual savings for their French branch.
- Order capture automation - AI Hyper productivity for a global process manufacturing company.
This session is designed for business leaders and IT professionals looking to drive transformation through innovative AI solutions, streamline processes, and maximize their data's potential.
When you attend you will also get the chance to get an offer that will help you identify opportunities for AI and how AI can solve your pain points and add business value quickly.
So, make sure you don’t miss this session!
Speakers:
Tobias Andersson - VP of Customer Development and Senior Advisor Strategy & Change, Columbus
Henrik Jacobs - COO, AI-ERP Western Europe, Microsoft
Knowit: Essential Elements for successful AI implementation
Breakout room: New York
Developing AI applications extends far beyond the technical creation of the app itself. This session dives into the importance of data foundations, change management, stakeholder engagement, and cultural readiness. By addressing these factors holistically, organizations can improve the effectiveness of their AI Initiatives while aligning with company strategy.
Speakers:
Jimmy Lilja - Data Driven Decisions, Knowit AB
Protect at the Speed and Scale of AI
Breakout room: Oscarssalongen
As AI and GenAI reshape industries, they also revolutionize cybersecurity. In this session, we’ll explore how AI, thru Microsoft Copilot for Security, accelerates threat detection, response, and overall cyber defense. By automating complex tasks and analyzing vast data at unparalleled speed and scale, Copilot enables security teams to stay ahead of evolving threats. Discover how Microsoft’s AI-powered security solutions transform the way we manage cyber risks, empowering organizations to protect their environments with speed, precision, and intelligence.
Speakers:
Daniel Dukic - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
13:45 - 14:15 | Breakout Sessions
Securing AI Applications on Azure
Breakout room: Vinterträdgården
Discover the best practices for securely deploying AI apps to Azure: keyless access to Azure AI, user auth with Microsoft Entra, AI safety with content safety filters and jailbreak detection, private network deployment, and Microsoft Defender.
Speakers:
Korey Stegared-Pace - Cloud Advocate, Microsoft
Sulava: Our experiences from over 300 Copilot customers
Breakout room: Studio Stockholm
Learnings from a Microsoft global Copilot awards finalist.
We have worked with over 300 Copilot customers so far. In this session, we share our learnings, the best use cases for new way of working, and how to calculate and measure the ROI of Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Additionally, we'll explore how our customers are transitioning to become AI-native and unlocking a new era of citizen development with Copilot Agents
Speakers:
Aki Antman - Founder, Sulava
Generative AI in contact centers
Breakout room: Royals Festvåning
You can transform your contact center with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center. Delivering effortless self-service, AI-powered agent assist, and the tools you need to drive efficiency and reduce costs.
A complete solution built for the age of generative AI is what you’ll find in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center, a Copilot-first solution that brings intelligence, automation, and efficiency to every engagement channel. All the way from bot interactions to call transcription and inline copilot support to copilot assisted case resolution.
Speakers:
Josette Elise Kazzi - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Dev: Real-world coding mastery with GitHub Copilot
Breakout room: New York
This session will cover using GitHub Copilot to solve a real-world scenario where an ecommerce application is having a very slow response. GitHub Copilot will be used to understand the unfamiliar codebase and then explore and apply a solution.
Speakers:
Johan Nordberg - Senior Partner Solution Architect, Microsoft
Prepare your data for AI
Breakout room: Oscarssalongen
In today’s data-driven world, protecting information throughout its lifecycle is more critical than ever. This session will explore how AI, integrated with Microsoft 365 and Azure, revolutionizes the discovery, governance, and protection of sensitive data. Using capabilities like trainable classifiers, document fingerprinting, and more AI can empower any organization to discover, classify, track, and secure information with unprecedented accuracy. Join us to discover how AI not only brings automation to compliance but also strengthens data protection strategies, keeping organizations resilient in an evolving digital landscape.
Speakers:
Daniel Karlsson - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Almir Aljic - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Astrit Morina - Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft
14:30 - 15:00 | Breakout Sessions
Dev: Cloud Native for Intelligent Apps: Using AIReady infra for enterprise scale GenAIOps
Breakout room: Vinterträdgården
GenAIOps with LLM's or SLM's plays a crucial role in streamlining the deployment and management of models for real-world applications. Azure offers a comprehensive platform for implementing GenAIOps, with capabilities to batch evaluation, and live-evaluation of a Chat solution, RAG patterns, and evaluation to detect if your solution is grounded or not. To fully automate this process, starting from the infrastructure auomation (IaC), ending up automating solution deployment from dev to production environments with CI/CD is what this session will cover.
Speakers:
Joakim Åström - Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
ATEA: From Zero to AI Hero – Get started and structured on your AI Journey
Breakout room: Studio Stockholm
Many organizations struggle to get started on their AI journey or encounter pilot paralysis – failing to move from pilots to full-scale production and unlock real business value.
In this session, Fastighetssnabben will share their journey, illustrating how they evolved from AI beginners to deploying their first AI solution within just 3 months, in partnership with Atea.
You’ll also explore a best-practice framework designed to structure your AI journey, no matter your starting point. The framework will guide you in making an objective assessment of your current AI maturity and establishing a holistic roadmap for long-term success.
Speakers:
Johan Lennartson - Concept Manager, Atea Sverige
Robin Eklöw - CTO, Fastighetssnabben
Dev: Shaping next-gen development: The future of Copilot in Power Platform
Breakout room: Royals Festvåning
Join this session and step into the future of development! Discover how Copilot is reducing backlog for developers.
Power platform will enable makers and end users with Copilot and a team of agents, each with rich domain skills across solution architecture, data modelling, data exploration, process optimization and much more.
Learn how to build intelligent solutions that solve business problems faster and with less effort. This session includes hands-on demos showcasing AI in Power Platform to accelerate your innovation journey. Don't miss out on this chance to stay ahead in the tech world!
Speakers:
Sofie Borck Janeheim - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Dev: From concept to creation with MS Fabric + AI Studio: Streamline LLM app development from data to orchestration
Breakout room: New York
Discover how Microsoft Fabric and OneLake, combined with AI Studio and AI Services, are revolutionizing AI projects. These tools streamline data management, accelerate AI app development, and enhance deployment efficiency. In this session you will explore how this powerful integration and toolset can save time, drive innovation and deliver impactful results.
Speakers:
John Håkansson - Senior Technical Specialist - AI, Microsoft
Erik Perninge - Senior Technical Specialist - Data & Analytics, Microsoft
Copilot Café - introduction to prompting and scenarios in M365 Copilot
Breakout room: Oscarssalongen
Welcome to "Copilot Cafe", an interactive deep dive designed for those eager to explore more scenarios of M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio directly with Microsoft experts.
During this session, you will have the opportunity to:
- Level up your prompting skills
- Dive deep into various M365 Copilot scenarios.
- Engage in interactive discussions with our experts.
- Gain insights and practical knowledge to enhance your productivity.
Whether you're a seasoned user or new to M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, this session is tailored to provide valuable insights and hands-on experience. Don't miss this chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Speakers:
Samira Sarkani - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Jonas Sandberg - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Katja Hannu - Specialist, Microsoft
Liv Cederin - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
15:15 - 15:45 | Breakout Sessions
Migrate to be AI Ready
Breakout room: Vinterträdgården
How can IT Pros leverage AI-enhancements in Microsoft Azure? In this session, you’ll learn how Microsoft Copilot for Azure can optimize your cloud & hybrid infrastructure management, and how VS Code Copilot and other tools can take your scripting to the next level.
Speakers:
Rasmus Eduards - Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Linda Petersson - Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft
Copilot Dashboard
Breakout room: Studio Stockholm
This session will focus on practical tools and techniques to visualize and optimize the use of AI within your organization. From the Copilot Dashboard to M365 reports, gain insights on how to use these tools to drive efficiency and innovation. This session will offer valuable perspectives on maximizing the potential of AI in your work.
Speakers:
Charlotte Törner Bergius - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Get more out of your SAP data by infusing AI using Microsoft Azure
Breakout room: Royals Festvåning
SAP systems have data related to business processes while the Microsoft Graph has data related to collaboration such as emails, chats, schedules etc. To use both these forms of data together with AI would transform the business processes of many organizations.
As every organization is different, apart from using out-of-the-box solutions, organizations are looking for the convenience of being able to build their own customs solutions when they need it and as they want it. Microsoft offers powerful AI and low code development tools that are easily connected to SAP systems that enable individuals and organizations to develop their own intelligent copilots and bots to enhance their business processes and workflows.
Speakers:
Prasenjit Roy - Senior Technical Specialist, Microsoft
AI Powered Devices
Breakout room: New York
Welcome to an exciting session where we dive deep into the latest developments in AI-powered PCs. In a world where AI is becoming increasingly integrated into business processes, choosing the right devices is crucial to maximise the efficiency and security of your AI strategy. In this session, we will discuss why device selection plays a pivotal role in supporting AI applications and how it can impact everything from data processing to user experience. We will highlight the importance of having powerful and compatible devices that can handle advanced AI computations while offering flexibility and scalability.
Don't miss the chance to be at the forefront of innovation and take part in the IT solutions of the future!
Speakers:
Ola Fagerström, Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Copilot Café - introduction to prompting and scenarios in M365 Copilot
Breakout room: Oscarssalongen
Welcome to "Copilot Cafe", an interactive deep dive designed for those eager to explore more scenarios of M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio directly with Microsoft experts.
During this session, you will have the opportunity to:
- Level up your prompting skills
- Dive deep into various M365 Copilot scenarios.
- Engage in interactive discussions with our experts.
- Gain insights and practical knowledge to enhance your productivity.
Whether you're a seasoned user or new to M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, this session is tailored to provide valuable insights and hands-on experience. Don't miss this chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Speakers:
Samira Sarkani - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Jonas Sandberg - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Katja Hannu - Specialist, Microsoft
Liv Cederin - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
16:00 - 16:30 | Breakout Sessions
Measure your ROI with GenAI
Breakout room: Vinterträdgården
Measuring Impact and ROI is a common topic that comes up with GenAI . In this session we will give perspectives on how to look at this topics from different angles with appraoches and learnings from Microsoft Copilot customers.
Speakers:
Erica Kulas Ek - Senior Specialist Modern Workplace, Microsoft
Gustaf Lagercrantz - Ideation Manager, Husqvarna Group
Accelerate Revenue Generation with Copilot for Sales and Customer Insights
Breakout room: Studio Stockholm
In this presentation, we will explore how we can help you Accelerate Revenue Generation through leveraging the power of Copilot for Sales and Customer Insights copilots to drive business growth. We will delve into the key features and benefits of these copilots, including speaking to your system in natural language, data-driven recommendations, and AI features reducing administrative tasks. By integrating these advanced tools, businesses can increase conversion rates, improve customer engagement, and ultimately boost revenue. Join us to learn how to harness the full potential of Copilot for Sales and Customer Insights to achieve your sales and marketing goals.
Speakers:
Henrik Lillhage - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Copilot extensibility
Breakout room: Royals Festvåning
In this session we will explore the value of Copilot M365 Extensibility and how it allows you to extend Copilot M365's knowledge, perform actions in real-time, and understand the power of declarative agents.
Seminar Objectives
- Provide a thorough overview of Copilot M365 Extensibility and its benefits.
- Demonstrate practical ways to extend Copilot M365’s existing knowledge base.
- Showcase real-time action-taking capabilities to improve business operations.
- Introduce and explore the concept and applications of declarative agents.
Speakers:
Michael Bohlin - Senior Program Manager, Microsoft
Epiq Global: Preparing for Microsoft 365 Copilot using Microsoft Purview
Breakout room: New York
Microsoft 365 Copilot can transform how we perform content creation across various Microsoft 365 canvases, streamlining tasks such as writing emails, creating documents and slides, and developing scripts and code.
However, access to corporate data may introduce risks to privacy and compliance. Learn how to use Microsoft Purview to mitigate these risks and deploy Copilot securely.
Speakers:
Chris Baird - Solutions Director, Epiq Global
Gerome Haughton - Senior Consultant Information Governance, Epiq Global
Copilot Café - introduction to prompting and scenarios in M365 Copilot
Breakout room: Oscarssalongen
Welcome to "Copilot Cafe", an interactive deep dive designed for those eager to explore more scenarios of M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio directly with Microsoft experts.
During this session, you will have the opportunity to:
- Level up your prompting skills
- Dive deep into various M365 Copilot scenarios.
- Engage in interactive discussions with our experts.
- Gain insights and practical knowledge to enhance your productivity.
Whether you're a seasoned user or new to M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, this session is tailored to provide valuable insights and hands-on experience. Don't miss this chance to learn, ask questions, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Speakers:
Samira Sarkani - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Jonas Sandberg - Technical Specialist, Microsoft
Katja Hannu - Specialist, Microsoft
Liv Cederin - Technical Specialist, Microsoft