AI is dramatically accelerating software development, but Cedric Wells argues that organizations must balance rapid innovation with architecture, security, governance, and quality assurance to safely move AI-generated solutions into production.
Innovation & Leadership
A high-energy final day at the AI Agent & Copilot Summit explores reskilling, prompt engineering frameworks, and the shift from AI experimentation to real-world execution.
Amid nonstop headlines and AI hype, this keynote clarifies what truly matters: what to do now, what to plan for next, and what you can ignore to keep building a successful business.
As AI turns knowing and doing into commodities, this keynote reveals why creators — those who turn insight and imagination into value — are becoming the new power players in business.
This session reveals the predictable failures of GenAI adoption, while delivering real-world case studies and a practical framework for using AI and agents to fix business models and drive value creation.
Explore three powerful Copilot Studio innovations that help you get more value, efficiency, and impact from how you build and deploy copilots.
AI, automation, and agents are highlighted in this session through the example of Mater Hospital, as it transforms patient experience and healthcare operations at scale.
Apply the framework from this session to help identify, priority, and launch AI wins with minimal investment.
Explore recent AI updates to machine learning software to enhance core business functions managed by the Microsoft stack.
This Innovation Burst session breaks down core Copilot Studio components for building custom agents, designing conversation flows, and data integration strategies.
Learn about a breakthrough AI agent designed specifically to work with executives to strategically achieve annual goals and initiatives.
Dive into the why and how of decision-making for Copilot and AI adoption to modernize daily work in the manufacturing industry.
Learning Objectives Technology: Burn the Boats – We made a hard pivot: agents write all of our code now. No…
Gain insights from Altman Plants on how aligning processes, data, and AI at massive scale can reduce waste, increase sell‑through, and turn operational complexity into a competitive advantage.
Learn from Paragon Films’ experience deploying AI in manufacturing, transforming speed, quality, and value within the industry.
Christopher Lochhead outlines why those who cling to execution and efficiency risk obsolescence, while those who design new categories, solve new problems, and build capital flywheels will define the next era of business.
Siefert and Dorward reflect on the industry’s transition from AI curiosity to production, with organizations actively deploying agents, copilots, and data strategies that drive measurable business impact.
Taylor Dorward joins the AI Agent & Copilot Podcast to discuss accessibility in the workplace, and how this brings new value to organizations.
At the 365 Leadership Summit in Denver, leaders from diverse industries, including C5 Insights and other executives, shared insights on how AI is transforming leadership, creativity, critical thinking, adaptability, processes, and customer engagement, as captured exclusively by Cloud Wars.
A deep look at AI agent usage by Google Cloud reveals telecom and manufacturing firms setting the pace, while security and customer service use cases are benefiting a range of industries.














