Microsoft Ignite Bitesize for Central Government
Because you don’t have time for a 4‑day conference… but you still want the good bits.
A fun and highly digestible walkthrough of the biggest Microsoft Ignite announcements boiled down to what actually matters for large government organisations. In just a couple of hours, we’ll serve the key highlights, cut the fluff, and focus on what will genuinely impact your services, platforms and teams.
What to expect
- The most important Ignite updates for government filtered, summarised and served in bite‑sized pieces
- Straight talk on what’s relevant for secure, scalable, mission‑critical environments
- Optional breakouts in Manchester for those who want to geek‑out after lunch
- A chance to catch up with peers and Microsoft specialists in a relaxed setting
Agenda
- Opening (11:30–11:40): Client CTO for Strategic Accounts in Public Safety & National Security, will set the stage with why Ignite matters for government and the shift to secure, scalable AI solutions.
- Azure, AI & Data (11:40–12:20): Discover Azure Copilot, Fabric IQ, and AI-driven data innovations designed for mission-critical environments.
- Modern Work (12:20–12:50): Learn how Microsoft 365 and Teams now use intelligent agents to automate workflows and enhance productivity.
- Security (12:50–13:20): See how Security Copilot and Entra Agent ID deliver advanced threat protection and Zero Trust for AI-driven operations.
- Power Apps & Dynamics (13:20–13:40): Explore low-code breakthroughs and autonomous agents that streamline business processes and customer engagement.
- Lunch & Networking (13:40–14:30): Enjoy lunch while connecting with peers and Microsoft specialists.
Francis Dauncey
Client CTO – Strategic Accounts | Public Safety & National Security
Francis 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.
Edward Adamson
AI Workforce Specialist at Micosoft
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.
David Fletcher
Senior Security Solution Engineer at Microsoft
An Azure, Security and Network specialist with several years of progressive industry experience working for market leading corporations. Focussing on value to public sector organisations.
Parm Singh
AI Solution Specialist at Microsoft
Parm combines 15+ years of policing experience with expertise in AI-driven transformation to modernise operations in the Public Safety and Justice sector. At Microsoft, Parm helps organisations leverage Dynamics 365 and Power Platform to deliver secure, scalable, and citizen-centric solutions from digital case management and safeguarding automation to intelligent insights and low-code innovation.
Steve Ede
Senior Solution Engineer at Microsoft
Ste Ede is a seasoned technology professional with over 18 years at Microsoft, specialising in designing and delivering innovative solutions that empower organisations to achieve more. As a Senior Solution Engineer, Ste partners with customers to solve complex challenges, leveraging Microsoft’s cloud technologies to drive digital transformation, enhance productivity, and create secure, scalable solutions.
Anoup K
Senior Cloud & AI Platform Solution Engineer - Central Government Lead at Microsoft
Anoup works with public sector leaders to transform AI ambition into actionable outcomes, ensuring technology aligns with national priorities and delivers measurable impact. With expertise in shaping AI policy, driving large-scale digital transformation, and building secure, data-driven strategies, Anoup focuses on making AI work for government and broader organisations—the right way.