Challenging times require transformative solutions
Whether it’s emerging security threats or managing costs during economic uncertainty – Microsoft Cloud offers solutions that help you stay secure and hit business goals.
With live presentations from the experts at Microsoft, demos from our own tech leads and special guest speakers to be announced, this forum is a day packed with one-of-a-kind insights you won’t find anywhere else. Perfect for business decision-makers looking to get the competitive edge with the latest cloud technologies.
Join us at the Microsoft Experience Centre, London for a day of insights, networking and transformational tech. And, keep your eyes peeled for special guest announcements coming very soon!
Spaces are limited so be sure to secure yours!
4 Reasons to Attend
Hear directly from industry leaders, including Microsoft’s Chief Security Advisor, Sarah Armstrong-Smith, who will be discussing:
- Emerging threats you need to know about
- Lessons learnt on Ukraine
- How to take control of your cyber security
- See how to tackle your biggest business challenges and how to do more with less with real-life demos.
- Explore the latest releases and what’s coming, with new topics such as Sales Intelligence with ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
- Connect with like-minded peers over a glass of bubbly at our Champagne Networking Session.
Speakers
Sarah Armstrong-Smith
Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft
Kelvin
Papp
Chief Technical
Officer at
Transparity
Dr James Graham
NextGen Windows Experiences Lead at Microsoft
Paul
Bolt
CEO
at Transparity
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Marc Hadley-Smith
Head of Practice: Business Applications at Transparity
Martyn Coupland
Head of
DevOps
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Geoff
Ballard
Technical Lead at Ballard Chalmers
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Agenda
Morning Sessions
10:30-10:45
Welcome to Transparity’s Spring Forum with Paul Bolt, MD at Transparity
10:45-11:15
Identity: Your biggest weakness? Securing identities against current and future threats with Kelvin Papp, Chief Technology Officer
11:15-12:00
Disruption, Destruction & Disinformation: the evolving threat landscape with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft
12:00-12:30
Meet the Experts
Head of Security, Shawn Wilkin: A walk through the latest addition to the Microsoft Defender suite – EASM
Head of Practice: Azure, Ant Cooke: Manage & Secure your On-premises Infrastructure using Azure Arc
Head of Practice: Modern Work, George Herkes: Identity & Access Governance
12:30-13:00
Connected Sales and Marketing: Streamlining Operations and Driving Growth with ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot with Marc Hadley-Smith, Head of Practice: Business Applications
13:00-13:30
NextGen Windows Experiences with James Graham NextGen Windows experiences Lead at Microsoft
Afternoon Sessions
13:30-14:30
Lunch
14:30-15:00
Why Go Cloud Native with your Apps with Geoff Ballard, Technical Lead
15:00-15:30
Cost Optimisation in Azure with Martyn Coupland, Head of DevOps
15:30-16:30
Networking with Refreshments
Location
Microsoft Experience Centre – London
253-259 Regent Street
London, England
W1B 2ER
