Event Details: 

92% of technical professionals and business decision makers say they have used or tried an AI tool or service, but many don’t know how to fully integrate it to reap the full benefits. For CIOs, AI is top of mind. Northern Ireland is set to be a centre for AI, and adaption and agilty are needed for keeping up with the pace of AI advancements.

Join Ergo at Microsoft Belfast for an exciting day of learning and exploration as we delve into the practical aspects of AI adoption. Our expert speakers will guide you through essential topics, from maximizing productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot, extending its impact across the Microsoft technology stack including Azure Open AI and Dynamics 365 Copilot to ethical considerations in AI development.

As Microsoft Ireland Modern Work Partner of the Year 2023 and a five times winner of Microsoft Ireland Country Partner of the Year, Ergo is uniquely positioned to support your organization to reap the full benefits of AI.

Agenda

09:30 – 10:00 AM:  Registrations

10:00 – 10:20 AM: Welcome Reception

John Molloy, General Manager, Northern Ireland

10:20 – 11:00 AM: Unlock new levels of productivity with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Sean McAvinue, Modern Workplace Practice Lead, Ergo and Microsoft MVP, Dani Spenceley, Head of Adoption & Change, Ergo

Unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot with expert insights on defining success criteria, identifying use cases, and ensuring security readiness. Learn how to empower your teams to use Copilot effectively, setting them up for success.

11:00 – 11:30 AM: Unlock new levels of efficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Copilot

Heather O’Reilly, Power Platform Functional Consultant

Discover how AI can streamline sales, marketing and customer service. From enhancing insight-driven customer engagement, reducing time spent by sellers on clerical tasks to empowering exceptional customer care and more!

11:30 – 11:50 AM: Break

11:50 – 12:20 PM: Introduction to Azure Open AI and integration with Azure Landing Zone: Governance, Security and Compliance

Kevin Greene, Microsoft Azure MVP and Azure Practice Lead, Ergo

Dive into the world of Azure Open AI with insights on enhancing AI capabilities, securing Azure Landing Zones, and aligning your initiatives with industry standards on governance and compliance.

12:20 – 12:50 PM: Ethical use of AI and AI for good

Roy Wilson, Senior Data & AI Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Delve into the ethical use of AI guided by Microsoft’s principles and practices, minimize bias and harness AI to tackle real-world challenges.

12:50 – 1:00 PM: Q&A

1:00 PM: Lunch