Microsoft Unpacked: UK Tour | Cardiff | ANS & Microsoft
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.
Ryan Fraser
Senior AI Workforce Solution Specialist - Central Government HMRC & DEFRA at Microsoft
Ryan Fraser is a Senior AI Workforce Solution Specialist at Microsoft, focused on helping UK Central Government organisations integrate AI into their services. With experience across AI, Microsoft 365, security and the Modern Workplace, Ryan brings a practical perspective on using Microsoft technology to improve efficiency and deliver better services.
Ryan Fraser
Senior AI Workforce Solution Specialist - Central Government HMRC & DEFRA at Microsoft
Ryan Fraser is a Senior AI Workforce Solution Specialist at Microsoft, focused on helping UK Central Government organisations integrate AI into their services. With experience across AI, Microsoft 365, security and the Modern Workplace, Ryan brings a practical perspective on using Microsoft technology to improve efficiency and deliver better services.
Francis Dauncey
Client CTO – Strategic Accounts | Public Safety & National Security
Francis Dauncey is customer focused and results-orientated technical sales leader with experience of building and sustaining high performance teams. Boundless enthusiasm to inspire and motivate people, nurture and grow a business and empower the team to deliver innovative new solutions to customer challenges.
Simon Blewitt
Director of Data Delivery at ANS
Simon Blewitt is Director of Data Delivery at ANS, helping organisations turn complex data into actionable insights through modern data, analytics and AI solutions. With more than 30 years' experience across public and private sectors, he specialises in delivering intelligent data platforms that support better decision-making, operational efficiency and measurable business outcomes.
Nick Prentice-Jenkins
Senior AI Business Process Specialist at Microsoft
Nick Prentice-Jenkins is a Senior AI Business Process Specialist at Microsoft, helping UK Central Government organisations use AI and Microsoft technologies to transform processes, improve productivity and deliver better services.
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.
Nick Prentice-Jenkins
Senior AI Business Process Specialist at Microsoft
Nick Prentice-Jenkins is a Senior AI Business Process Specialist at Microsoft, helping UK Central Government organisations use AI and Microsoft technologies to transform processes, improve productivity and deliver better services.
Sanjana Choudhary
Compliance Technical Specialist at Microsoft
Sanjana Choudhary is a certified cyber security professional at Microsoft with over eight years of experience in data security. Her expertise spans information protection, privacy, data loss prevention and threat protection, bringing extensive security knowledge to the Microsoft ecosystem.
Gavin Kemp
SR Solution Engineer at Microsoft
Gavin Kemp is a Microsoft-certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert with expertise in cloud architecture and DevOps, helping organisations make effective use of Microsoft Azure technologies.