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Join us at LifeIn AI 2026 as Microsoft explores how AI can transform the way we work, build skills and create opportunity.
From practical insight into Copilot and the future of work to an important conversation on inclusive innovation in the South West, discover what meaningful AI adoption could look like for your organisation and community.
From AI Innovation to Real-World Impact
11:00 - 12:00: Copilot in action: The future of work (Boardroom)
Richard Potter - Director of Digital Strategy at Microsoft and John Childs - Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft
Work is being rewired, from AI that assists with tasks to AI that can take action on our behalf. This session is an honest look at where that's heading, not a product tour.
We'll explore how AI is changing the way work gets done, share some of the highest value use cases we're seeing today, and look at how leading organisations are approaching agentic adoption.
Come away with a clearer understanding of what's possible now, what's coming next, and where the biggest opportunities may lie for your organisation.
15:30 - 16:15: Women in AI Panel: Innovation, Opportunity and the Future of the South West
Dr Laura Jenkins - Science Fellow for AI in Products and Services at the Met Office
Vicky Cope - Partnership Director at Team Plymouth
Caitlin Gould - Founder of TECwomen CIC
Dr Dena Bazazian - Lecturer in Robotics and Machine Vision at the University of Plymouth
Moderator - Jess Coomer - Social Value Manager at Microsoft
Join women leading across research, education, industry and entrepreneurship for a conversation about the future of AI in the South West. Through personal reflections and real-world experiences, our panellists will explore the opportunities AI presents, why diverse voices matter, and how we can help shape a future that is innovative, inclusive and open to all.
About Microsoft
Microsoft transforms the way people live, work, play and connect through great technology. We're driven by a genuine belief that we can change the world for the better - advancing cloud and AI, creating new ways for people to interact with technology at home, at work and on the move, and helping transform education and public services while supporting the UK economy.
Microsoft AI brings intelligence into the flow of work, grounded in your data and built on trust, so organisations can move beyond efficiency to drive growth, innovation and meaningful outcomes. But technology is only ever as good as people's ability to use it well. We've helped more than 1.5 million people gain AI skills and we're backing the Government's national AI skills drive, because AI will only succeed if everyone has the skills and confidence to take part. Talent exists everywhere; opportunity does not.
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