Microsoft Unpacked: UK Tour

Big Microsoft announcements. Real-world insight. No four-day conference required.

Microsoft Ignite is where Microsoft unveils its biggest innovations across AI, cloud, security, data and productivity. But for most organisations, finding the time to sift through hundreds of sessions and announcements isn’t realistic.

That’s why ANS and Microsoft are bringing Ignite Bitesize back.

Join us at one of our UK roadshow locations for a focused, practical breakdown of the most important announcements from Microsoft Ignite 2026. We’ll cut through the noise, highlight what matters most, and explain how the latest innovations could impact your organisation, technology strategy and day-to-day operations.

Whether you’re responsible for workplace productivity, security, data platforms, cloud infrastructure or AI adoption, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of what Microsoft announced and what it means for you.

Key Takeaways:

• The most important Microsoft Ignite announcements, distilled into practical business and technical insights
• The latest developments across Microsoft 365, Copilot, Azure, Security, AI and Data
• Guidance on how organisations are approaching secure AI adoption at scale
• Real-world demonstrations and expert commentary from Microsoft and ANS specialists
• An understanding of which innovations are likely to have the greatest impact over the next 12 months
• Opportunities to network with peers facing similar technology and transformation challenges

Agenda:

Morning Session: Modern Work, Copilot & Business Applications

10:30 – 10:50 |Welcome from ANS and Microsoft
10:50 – 11:50 | Modern Work & Copilot
Explore the latest innovations across Microsoft 365, Teams, Copilot and agent-driven productivity, and discover how organisations are transforming the employee experience with AI.
11:50 – 12:30 | Business Applications & Automation
See how Dynamics, low-code tools and intelligent automation are helping organisations streamline processes, improve experiences and unlock greater efficiency.
12:30 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch & Expert Demos
Connect with peers, Microsoft specialists and ANS experts while exploring hands-on demonstrations and practical use cases.

Afternoon Session: Security, Azure, AI & Data

14:00 – 14:20 | Welcome from ANS and Microsoft
14:20 – 15:00 | Security
Discover the latest advancements in Security Copilot, Microsoft Entra and Zero Trust, and learn how organisations can protect users, data and AI-powered environments.
15:00 – 16:00 | Azure, AI & Data
Explore the newest innovations across Azure, AI and Data, including the technologies helping organisations build intelligent, secure and scalable platforms for the future.

Why Attend?

Join ANS and Microsoft to explore the latest innovations across AI, security, data, cloud and Modern Work. Hear directly from the experts behind the technology, see practical demonstrations, and gain valuable insight into the trends shaping technology strategy over the next 12 months.

Meet the speakers...

Robin Denton

Director of Local Public Services at Microsoft

Copilot said:

Robin Denton is an experienced sales leader at Microsoft, leading teams across sales, technology and industry specialists supporting the public sector. With extensive experience in local government, housing and central government, he helps organisations unlock value from AI, cloud, data and digital transformation initiatives. Robin is passionate about aligning emerging technologies to business challenges and driving meaningful outcomes through innovation.

Edward Adamson

AI Workforce Specialist at Microsoft

Edward helps organisations leverage Microsoft 365 to improve collaboration, communication, and productivity across the public sector. With expertise in M365 Copilot, Viva, Teams, and telephony, Edward enables customers to adopt modern work solutions that drive better employee and government outcomes.

Elliott Leighton-Woodruff

Enterprise Architect at ANS

Elliott Leighton-Woodruff is an Enterprise Architect at ANS and a Microsoft MVP for Azure, specialising in cloud, platform, and AI adoption. He works with organisations of all sizes to design and deliver Azure architectures that align technology with business outcomes. Elliott focuses on simplifying complex challenges, helping teams automate processes, integrate practical AI solutions, and build scalable, secure platforms that drive real value.

James Pollard

Industry Lead: UK Government, Bluelight & Housing at ANS

James Pollard is Industry Lead for UK Government, Blue Light and Housing at Microsoft. He works with public sector organisations to deliver transformative outcomes through AI, cloud and digital technologies, helping leaders improve services, drive innovation and unlock long-term value from technology investments.