Microsoft AI Tour Stockholm

MICROSOFT: AI Transformation

Opening Keynote: Main stage

Welcome and introduction by:
Caroline Atelius - Chief Operation Officer, Microsoft

Tech Girl of the year winner announcement.

Keynote Speakers:
Alysa Taylor - Chief Marketing Officer, Commercial Cloud & AI, Microsoft

Fireside chat:
Robert Hafredal - CDIO, Husqvarna
Sara Billstam - Chief Strategy Officer, Apotek Hjärtat
Jens Zerbst - CIO, Vattenfall

MICROSOFT: Disruptive innovation in a traditional industry using AI

Main stage: Purple

Join us for an exciting session where we’ll share the latest AI advancements, explore industry trends, and hear a real-world success story from Sandvik Manufacturing Co-Pilot. Discover how they are leveraging AI to drive efficiency, innovation, and business success.

Speakers:
Jonas Dahlberg - Sales Director Data&AI, Microsoft
Coskun Islam - Head of Collective Intelligence Engineering, Sandvik

SULAVA: M365 Copilot in Action: Real-World AI-First Experiences from 400+ Organizations

Breakout stage: Green

This session will explore how organizations across industries are embracing Microsoft 365 Copilot, transitioning towards AI-native operations, and overcoming key adoption challenges. With insights from real-world implementations, we’ll uncover best practices, risks, and opportunities for large enterprises and governments.

Speakers:
Aki Antman - President of The Digital Neighborhood AI Arm & Founder, Sulava
Aku Heikkerö - Chief Innovation Officer, Sulava

ATEA: Automating content creation with Azure AI capabilities

Breakout stage: Yellow

Discover how Lidingö Stad revolutionized their audio newspaper by leveraging Azure AI to automate its creation — significantly cutting costs while unlocking new possibilities. Explore how Azure AI can automate content creation and see how one of Sweden’s most innovative municipalities harnesses user-driven development to achieve success.

Speakers:
Mattias Olsson - Head of Digitalization & Development, Department of Social Services, Lidingö Stad
Johan Lennartson - Concept Manager AI, Atea Sweden

INSIGHT: Harnessing the Power of MSFT AI Foundry and Agentic AI for Business Innovation

Breakout stage: Red

This talk explores the convergence of Azure AI Foundry and agentic applications, demonstrating how these technologies can be combined to create autonomous systems that can execute complex workflows automatically. Attendees will understand how to leverage Azure AI Foundry's comprehensive framework to develop sophisticated AI agents capable of orchestrating multiple services, managing complex decision flows, and maintaining continuous improvement cycles.

Speakers:
Luca Regini - Intelligent Application Practice Manager, Insight

SOFTRONIC: Build an autonomous agent with Copilot Studio

Breakout stage: Flashing Purple

Join us for an inspirational hands-on session. Learn how to create your own intelligent and connected assistant using the latest features and updates. We provide a step-by-step guide on setting up an autonomous agent in Copilot Studio, highlighting both the pitfalls to avoid and the strengths to leverage. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the potential of generative AI in creating engaging and intelligent assistants for your employees and customers.

Speakers:
Tommy Paanola - Business Developer, Softronic
Pelle Stridh - AI Strategist, Softronic
Vincent Lenngren - AI Strategist, Softronic

AVEPOINT: How to secure your data for Microsoft 365 Copilot

Breakout stage: Blue

File oversharing, external user access, and incorrect permissions are significant challenges that limit the effective use of Microsoft 365 Copilot. These issues can lead to data breaches, compliance risks, and reduced user trust. Don’t miss this session where you can learn how you can effectively secure your data and confidently leverage Microsoft 365 Copilot.​

Speakers:
Robin Hyding - Team Lead Channel Solutions Engineer, Avepoint

MICROSOFT: AI at Work: Unlock value & opportunity with Microsoft Copilot and Agents

Main stage: Purple

Microsoft Copilot unleashes AI’s capabilities across every role and function to transform personal productivity and reinvent how organizations operate. Join us to understand the business value already realized in the era of AI and what leaders are doing today to build an AI-powered enterprise.

Speakers:
Nina Rapp - Senior Business Group Lead Modern Work, Microsoft
Usman Afzal - Senior Cloud Solution Architect MW & Copilot, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: Embracing AI: Insights from FSI Industry Leaders

Breakout stage: Green

Join Microsoft's FSI Leader for Western Europe, along with leaders from LÄNSFÖRSÄKRINGAR and SEB, as they share what inspired their AI journey, how they prepared for adoption, and secured stakeholder buy-in. Discover the tangible business value AI is delivering, the challenges they've overcome, and their future steps in this transformative journey.

Speakers:
Karen Davies - Financial Services Leader, Western Europe, Microsoft

Fireside chat:
Kadri Inno - CIO Corporate & Investment Bank, SEB
Maria Lundberg - CDO, Länsförsäkringar

PWC: Towards future growth: Build Trust and Reinvent Your Businesses with AI

Breakout stage: Yellow

The rapid advancement and adoption of AI technologies have created significant urgencies for businesses to embrace opportunities and stay competitive. PwC's recent Global CEO Survey has reported that many business leaders recognize the need to reinvent their business models with Generative AI. However, the survey also reported the lack of trust and capability in Sweden, which becomes a challenge for realizing AI's business value. In this presentation, PwC will bring the latest insights about why building trust in AI is crucial for driving growth and shaping tomorrow's businesses. We will also share our learnings of how to implement AI in a responsible way for Swedish companies to reinvent business and drive growth.

Speakers:
Kim Jokinen - AI Transformation Leader, PwC
Xiuming Liu - AI Advisor, PwC

SOGETI: Innovative Factories: Driving Digital Transformation at the Shop Floor with Husqvarna, Sogeti & Microsoft

Breakout stage: Red

Join us for a session where we will explore the transformative journey of digitalizing operations and enabling innovation directly on the shop floor. In this session Husqvarna, Sogeti and Microsoft will share experiences and insights on the digital transformation journey.

We will discuss the importance of a modern digital infrastructure, the role of AI and machine learning in shop floor operations, and the benefits of data democratization. We'll walk you through how we started using IoT operations, data and AI platforms, and enterprise-scale AI factory solutions. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on how to overcome challenges in digital transformation, the significance of high-quality data, and the need for collaboration across departments.

The session will also provide practical insights and real-world examples of successful digital transformation initiatives at the shop floor. We will cover topics such as predictive maintenance, real-time data analytics, and the integration of smart sensors and devices to enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, we will explore case studies that highlight the impact of digital innovation on productivity, quality, and overall operational performance.

Don't miss this opportunity to help you take your operations to the next level with digital innovation.

Speakers:
Daniel Johansson - Manager Manufacturing Digitalization, Global Operations, Husqvarna
Jonathan Wickström - Production IT-Engineer, Husqvarna Manufacturing
Kim Berg - CTO Data & AI Platform, Sogeti | Microsoft AI MVP
Magnus Borssén - Sr IoT & Edge AI Specialist, Microsoft

FELLOWMIND: AI-powered interactions: This is how AI is shaping the future of Business Applications

Breakout stage: Flashing Purple

Join us for an inspiring AI-focused session, harnessing the power of Copilot Studio Agents to elevate your Business Applications. Explore hands-on examples and use cases designed to spark innovation and accelerate your digital transformation in the AI-driven era of Copilots.

During the session you will see examples of how Copilot Agents can be used to connect to different parts of Business Applications and help you to perform a whole process in a single AI-drive interface. This includes knowledge, action skills as well as orchestration.

Speakers:
Martin Cederbom - Chief Strategy and Technology Officer, Fellowmind
Arvid Josefsson - Lead Enterprise Architect, Fellowmind

SOFTWAREONE: SAP & AI in Azure: The Future of 2025

Breakout stage: Blue

Want to make your SAP landscape smarter and AI-ready? Join Benedict Torres, Senior Development Leader at SoftwareOne, and Prasenjit Roy, Senior Technical Specialist at Microsoft, as they share practical ways to optimize your SAP resources for more efficiency, innovation, and growth.

Speakers:
Benedict Torres - Senior Development Leader, SoftwareOne
Prasenjit Roy - Sr Technical Specialist, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: Scaling AI: From Departmental Use Cases to Enterprise Impact

Main stage: Purple

By now, everyone recognizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all method to creating an AI strategy. Some organizations start big, while others begin with smaller, manageable use cases that scale over time—ultimately transforming their entire approach. In this session, we’ll explore how starting small can drive broad impact, using insights from scaling AI at Vattenfall Heat as a framework. From overcoming initial adoption challenges to fostering cross-departmental collaboration, this journey proves that embracing AI in even the smallest steps can lead to enterprise-wide success. Ready to scale your AI strategy?

Speakers:
Patrik Löwendahl - Head of Customer Success, Microsoft Sweden
Hanna Radtke Bergström - Gen AI Lead, Vattenfall Heat

MICROSOFT: Data platform for the age of AI

Breakout stage: Green

In an era where data is at the heart of every decision, Microsoft Fabric provides a comprehensive and scalable solution for data engineering, real-time analytics, business intelligence, and AI-driven insights. Whether you are a data analyst, engineer, or business leader, Fabric empowers you to manage and analyze data more efficiently than ever before.
In this session, we will explore how Microsoft Fabric can transform the way organizations handle data, enhancing collaboration, streamlining workflows, and driving innovation. Let’s dive in!

Speakers:
Simon Lidberg - Global Black Belt Data & AI, Microsoft

AI Without Secure Data is a Ticking Time Bomb: How Cyber Resilience Fuels Safe and Scalable AI Innovation for business

Breakout stage: Yellow

AI is revolutionizing industries, but without secure, uncompromised data, it can become your biggest liability. In an era of rising cyber threats, data poisoning, and regulatory scrutiny, organizations must ensure their AI strategies are built on a foundation of resilience, compliance, and trust.

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on how Rubrik and Microsoft are redefining AI security. Discover how Rubrik’s cyber resilience platform, integrated with Microsoft Azure OpenAI, ensures AI models learn from clean, protected, and trusted data—safeguarding business continuity, regulatory alignment, and AI-driven decision-making. Learn how AI can not only accelerate innovation but also enhance cyber threat detection, incident response, and automated recovery—turning security into a competitive advantage.

Speakers:
Richard Cassidy - EMEA CISO, Rubrik

MICROSOFT: Unleashing the Potential of Copilot+ PCs in AI-Enhanced Work Environments

Breakout stage: Red

In today's rapidly evolving tech landscape, having the right device is crucial for implementing a successful AI strategy. Surface Copilot+ PC is designed to be your ultimate partner in harnessing the power of AI, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve and maximize your potential. Don't miss this opportunity to see how AI can elevate your computing experience to new heights!
Learn how the newly launched Surface Copilot+ PC seamlessly integrates intelligent assistance to help you work smarter, not harder.

Speakers:
Ola Fagerström - Technical Specialist, Microsoft

COLUMBUS: Transform Your Business with AI: Real-World Innovations Driving Success

Breakout stage: Flashing Purple

Welcome to this engaging and fast-paced session, which showcases how businesses are transforming operations and creating new growth opportunities by leveraging cutting-edge AI solutions.

In this era of rapid technological advancements, it’s critical to see AI not just as a tool but as a driver of holistic business transformation. We’ll walk you through real-world success stories of companies that have redefined their processes, enhanced customer experiences, and unlocked new commercial opportunities with AI.

Key Highlights Include:

• Effortless Master Data Creation: See how AI-enabled automation simplified product description creation, removing bottlenecks and enabling new business opportunities.
• Digital Twin for Procurement: Discover how AI-powered digital twins optimized procurement processes and boosted deal success rates.
• AI-Driven Customer Service: Explore how AI streamlined customer service operations and improved satisfaction across key touchpoints.
• Lead to Quote Process Efficiency: Learn how a global distributor used Azure Open AI and LLMs to achieve a 70% efficiency gain and substantial annual savings.
• Hyper-Productivity in Order Capture: Hear how AI transformed order capture for a global process manufacturing company, driving exceptional productivity gains.

This session is designed for business leaders and IT professionals looking to drive transformation with AI, streamline operations, and maximize the potential of their data.

Speakers:
Tobias Andersson - VP of Customer Development and Senior Advisor Strategy & Change, Columbus
Helena Fuchs - Business Area Manager Dynamics 365 and Power Platform, Microsoft

NEXER: From Bottlenecks to Breakthroughs – Unlocking AI at Scale

Breakout stage: Blue

Join Carl Tönseth and Saga Rudolphi in this dynamic breakout session on how to build, scale, and operationalize AI services with a responsible and resilient AI approach. As AI adoption accelerates, businesses must ensure their AI solutions are scalable, secure, and governed effectively.

We’ll dive into Microsoft Copilot, Azure OpenAI 4.o1 with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and the role of a modern data platform in enabling AI-driven chatbots and specialized AI agents. By 2025, expect a new wave of AI agents, many leveraging the same data backbone—making data governance and platform strategy more critical than ever.

Key takeaways:
• How to scale AI services without hitting roadblocks
• Using AI responsibly with security, compliance, and governance frameworks (AI Policies, Purview, Azure Fabric)
• Creating adaptable AI agents and chatbots tailored for business needs

Whether you’re optimizing today’s workflows or preparing for the AI-driven future, this session will equip you with practical strategies to scale AI services efficiently and securely.

Let’s turn AI roadblocks into opportunities!

Speakers:
Carl Tönseth - Business Manager, AI, IoT & Cloud, Nexer Insight
Saga Rudolphi - Digital Worklife Strategist, Microsoft 365, Nexer

MICROSOFT: Technical and regulatory trends in AI (and how can Sweden become one of the leading AI countries?)

Main stage: Purple

What are the current technical as well as regulatory trends in artificial intelligence? How can Sweden compete with other countries to be one of the AI leaders? We will reflect on current AI trends as well as the proposals from the Swedish AI commission on how how to make Sweden a leader in AI.

Speakers:
Daniel Akenine - National Technology Officer, Microsoft
Gila Sebardt - Head of Legal, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: What's new with Copilot Studio and agents

Breakout stage: Green

During this session, Niklas will delve into the transformative world of agents and automation, focusing on capabilities offered by the Microsoft platform. As businesses strive to streamline operations and enhance productivity, the integration of intelligent agents and automation tools has become pivotal. This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of how Microsoft technologies can be leveraged to automate complex processes, reduce manual effort, and foster a more efficient work environment.

Speakers:
Niklas Danell - EMEA Director, Agents, Automation & Low-code, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: Regeringskansliet - Digitalisering och AI i regeringens tjänst

Breakout stage: Yellow

I en tid där tekniken utvecklas snabbare än någonsin står Sverige inför både möjligheter och utmaningar. Digitalisering är inte längre ett val – det är en självklar förutsättning för att stärka vår konkurrenskraft, effektivisera förvaltningen och möta medborgarnas behov i en alltmer uppkopplad värld.

Speakers:
Mikael Wettercranz - Digitaliseringsdirektör, Regeringskansliet
Per Broman- Ansvarig för Sveriges största myndigheter och kommuner, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: Utnyttja kraften av data och AI i svensk sjukvård idag

Breakout stage: Red

Är du nyfiken på hur ansvarsfull AI förbättrar sjukvården redan idag? In denna session får du ta del av erfarenheter om hur arbetsflöden förbättras, hur insikter från data tillgängliggörs för ökad kvalitet och hur hälso- och sjukvården kan använda sina resurser där de behövs som mest.

Speakers:
Mats Sedlacek - Ansvarig hälsa och sjukvård, Microsoft Sverige
Magnus Kjellberg - Föreståndare Kompetenscentrum AI, Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset
Paolo Parini- Professor, Senior Consultant, Director of Research & Development, Education and Innovation Karolinska Institutet

IVER: Implementing modern Azure MSP services with GitHub and AI

Breakout stage: Flashing Purple

In this session, you will get to know how GitHub serves as the cornerstone for Iver’s scalable managed services provider (MSP) solution. We'll explore how we leverage GitHub to orchestrate fully automated provisioning, robust policy management, and comprehensive alert management. You will also hear about the latest AI features in GitHub and the planned adoption.

Speakers:
Mattias Persson - CTO, Iver
Olav Nguyen - Technical Lead, Azure Platform, Iver
Jonas Helin - Cloud Solutions Engineer, GitHub

RED HAT: Unleash Innovation: Modernize, Scale, and Align with Gen AI on Azure Red Hat OpenShift

Breakout stage: Blue

Transform and elevate your applications with Gen AI on Kubernetes! For developers and data scientists, we streamline app modernization with Gen AI. Scale effortlessly as DevOps and MLOps align seamlessly on Azure Red Hat Openshift and OpenShift AI. Embrace innovation and efficiency with Microsoft and Red Hat!

Speakers:
Kim Nielsen - Microsoft Alliance Manager, Red Hat
Adnan Sallova - Senior Cloud Solution Architect, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: När AI tar mer och mer plats i organisationer - hur måste säkerhetsförmågan utvecklas

Main stage: Purple

Vi tar avstamp i säkerhet för AI och AI för säkerhet -hur måste säkerhetsförmågan transformeras, utvecklas för att möjliggöra AI användning. Vilka är riskerna? Hur vi ser på säkerhet idag måste förändras i och med AI utvecklingen? Vi navigerar utifrån tre olika perspektiv som är grundläggande för att mitigera risker och hotaktörer.

Speakers:
Åsa Kidman - Customer Security Officer, Microsoft
Per-Ola Johanssson - Stf.C FMTIS, Försvarsmakten

M-FILES: Knowledge work in the AI era

Breakout stage: Green

This session delves into the new era of human/machine interaction, highlighting the hype and reality of AI in the business world. Discover how AI is reshaping employee experience, motivation, and productivity by automating manual processes and enhancing connectivity across platforms. Learn about the foundations necessary for leveraging AI, including the importance of validating content, driving processes, and surfacing insights. Take the leap into the AI era and transform your organization.

Speakers:
Samppa Lahtinen - Senior Manager, Industry Solutions, M-Files
Mikko Pippuri - Digital Ninja, Berggren Oy

KNOWIT: Trustworthy AI: Future trends and how to secure reliable AI Solutions.

Breakout stage: Yellow

The future of AI depends on trust: In this session, we’ll highlight key concerns as well as explore trends, best practices and the importance of security, privacy, and safety. Join us to discover the way forward in building secure and responsible AI solutions.

Speakers:
Dennis Adolfi - Microsoft MVP and Head of Tech, Business Area Experience, Knowit
Dr. Peter Stiernstedt - Criminologist and Management Consultant, Cybersecurity and Law, Knowit

MICROSOFT: Accelerate and scale industrial transformation with AI

Breakout stage: Red

Industrial AI promises to impact every aspect of how manufacturers design innovative products, build and operate intelligent facilities, and enable frontlines. Learn how data and AI can help empower organizations to achieve sustainable transformation. 

Speakers:
Matt Walsh - Senior Managing Director EMEA Manufacturing & Supply Chain Lead, Microsoft
Coskun Islam - Head of Collective Intelligence Engineering, Sandvik

SOPRA STERIA: Boost productivity with Microsoft Fabric​, Copilot, and AI

Breakout stage: Flashing Purple

By using Azure AI Agent Service together with Microsoft Fabric, companies and organizations can simplify the management of complex workflows. Now you can quickly and easily connect multiple data sources, from databases to the intranet's SharePoint, and consolidate everything into a unified storage in Microsoft Fabric.

With full control over your data, you can leverage AI to analyze insights, improve customer interactions, and develop powerful machine learning models. Join Sopra Sterias presentation session at AI Tour Stockholm and discover how Azure OpenAI and Microsoft Fabric can create success for your organization!

Speakers:
Jens Bodelsson - Business Intelligence Consultant, Sopra Steria
Mårten Sjö - Data Scientist, Sopra Steria

TIETOEVRY: Getting AI past the prototype

Breakout stage: Blue

Join us for an engaging breakout session where we will explore how to break the barriers to success and seamlessly scale AI within your organization. Discover the power of a robust digital foundation that empowers your business to leverage AI for transformative growth and competitive advantage. Tietoevry Tech Services will share insights, strategies, and real-world examples that will inspire you to unlock the full potential of AI in your enterprise!​

Speakers:
Michael Lenahan - Head of Data, Cloud and Security, Tietoevry Tech Services

MICROSOFT: Measure your ROI with GenAI

Main stage: Purple

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 approaches and learnings from Microsoft customers.

Speakers:
Erica Kulas Ek - M365 Global Black Belt, Microsoft
Jessica Räihä - Senior GTM Data & AI, Microsoft
William Ridderström - Senior Specialist Modern Work, Microsoft
Jacob Elander - Director Engagement & CK, Legora
Jonas Aspman - Business Information Security Officer (BISO), SKF

MICROSOFT: Trustworthy AI: Advanced AI risk evaluation and mitigation

Breakout stage: Green

New challenges and threats are emerging as AI evolves. Learn how Azure AI’s advanced responsible AI tooling, including Azure AI Content Safety and built-in safety tools in Azure AI Foundry like evaluations and monitoring, can help mitigate these risks. This session covers responsible AI tooling announcements from Azure and will equip you with essential strategies and tools for deploying responsible AI applications.

Speakers:
Joakim Åström - Senior Cloud Solution Architect Data & AI, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: How Microsoft’s own Customer Service and Support has transformed by using AI to improve customer experience

Breakout stage: Yellow

Creating a world class support experience for customers around the world isn’t easy. It requires innovative ideas and technology coupled with a ‘one team’ approach. George Pearson and Andy Wade will share the story of how Microsoft’s Customer Service and Support organisation has leveraged our latest technology including Copilot to improve customer experience, drive efficiency and build a more effective support business. Join this session to learn how it was done and what Microsoft has learned.

Speakers:
George Pearson – Senior Business Program Manager, CSS, Microsoft
Andy Wade – Senior Support Engineering Manager, CSS, Microsoft

MICROSOFT: Getting Started with AI Agents

Breakout stage: Red

Explore the fascinating world of AI agents with Azure! Dive into the innovative Azure AI Agent Service, where you’ll discover how these intelligent agents can transform processes and products. Learn about the diverse use cases, from automating customer support to enhancing decision-making processes. Understand why AI agents are essential for modern businesses, offering efficiency, scalability, and advanced problem-solving capabilities.

Learning Outcomes
Gain a fundamental understanding of what AI agents are and how they function.
Discover various use cases for AI agents across different industries.
Learn about the features and capabilities of the Azure AI Agent Service.
Understand how to implement AI agents using the Azure AI Agent Service in your projects.

Speakers:
Korey Stegared-Pace - Senior Cloud Advocate, Microsoft

XENIT: How Fractal Gaming AB Boosts its Competitiveness with AI-Driven Analytics

Breakout stage: Flashing Purple

One of Fractal Gaming’s objectives for 2025 is to drive data-driven operations by integrating AI and automation into key business processes. By utilizing predictive analytics and Microsoft Fabric’s AI-powered platform, Fractal Gaming is enhancing decision-making, optimizing workflows, and improving efficiency across the organization.

Speakers:
Jens Boberg - IT-Director, Fractal Gaming AB
Muamet Eski - Business Area Manager, Xenit

NORDCLOUD: Inside the Finnish State Treasury: How AI is Transforming Efficiency and Innovation

Breakout stage: Blue

Join us to discover how the Finnish State Treasury’s AI initiative is driving efficiency across the organisation – the same goal as every organisation has today! Continuing the digitalisation journey, enabled with an Azure migration, this nation-wide state funding initiative is targeted at enabling faster and more efficient handling of government grants. The system is targeted at organisations and private individuals and is processing 4B€ worth of applications yearly. Format: Panel discussion.

Speakers:
Ville Mäkiranta - Head of Transform, Nordcloud, an IBM company
Mari Näätsaari - Head of Department, State Treasury
Jessica Räihä - Senior GTM Data & AI, Microsoft