Nathan Sweeney
MVP - European Microsoft AI Lead - KPMG
London, United Kingdom
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Nathan has 15 years of IT experience and has been using Microsoft Azure for the last 9 of those years. Whilst helping build cloud centre of excellences for many MSP's around the world Nathan loves to help business and customers alike accelerate cloud adoption bringing the untold advantages to businesses, especially around the use of AI.
Nathan works for KPMG as the European Microsoft AI Lead advising some of the worlds biggest customers and users of how AI can be leveraged to improve their businesses ranging from financial services organisations to government departments.
Outside of work Nathan has a passion for helping the community and is known for co-founding the South Coast Summit, the South Coast User Group in the UK, speaking at events and being a Microsoft MVP.
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Lets build some Agents in Foundry
M365 and Copilot Studio agents are built on Foundry so lets build some agents in Foundry in the session. Just in case I will have some demos we can talk through!!
You will walk away with a better understanding of what Foundry is, where its applicable and when to use it over M365 or Copilot Studio.
We will talk about business taxonomies, agent architypes and how businesses are changing when it comes to using this new technology and what my thoughts are for the future of the technology.
How to win trust with customers when talking about AI
If you watched the Ignite keynote you would of seen a big banner that said trust and Microsoft saying that customers are still in a state of distrust when it comes to adopting AI which in turn is slowing down the adoption rate.
In this session I will walk you through a new framework I have developed which will help you build trust quickly using tried and tested techniques you already have and if you don't you will be aware of.
This brings together a full lifecycle of technologies on the Microsoft stack, methodologies and HOW to implement this new technology in a structured and safe way for your business and your customers businesses.
Lets build trust with our customers.
Why Cloud Architects Always Say "It Depends"
As a cloud architect, I'm often asked questions about cloud infrastructure, platform selection, and service provider evaluation. And my answer is usually the same: "It depends." In this session, I'll explain why cloud architecture is complex and why there is no one-size-fits-all solution. I'll cover the key factors that must be considered when making cloud-related decisions, including business goals, budget, security, performance, and existing infrastructure. Through real-world examples and case studies, attendees will gain insights into how to approach cloud-related decisions in a more informed and strategic manner.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand why cloud architects always say "It depends"
• Learn the key factors to consider when making cloud-related decisions
• Gain insights from real-world examples and case studies
Discover how to approach cloud-related decisions in a more informed and strategic manner
Why you and your business should be vibe coding
This is an interactive session so bring your big voices and be expected to engage.
In this session, I’ll show you why you and your business should be 100% invested in vibe coding.
I will break down what vibe coding really means, why it changes the way we build, and how you can put it into practice immediately.
Bring your ideas we will build them live. Along the way, we’ll explore VS Code, GitHub Spark, and the tools that make vibe coding not just possible, but powerful.
Developers may leave a little frustrated (and maybe even hate me for making it look this easy), but business leaders will see the bigger opportunity: how vibe coding can accelerate delivery, reduce friction, and transform innovation at pace.
I’ll also share lessons learned from implementing this approach in real world scenarios, so you leave not just inspired, but ready to act.
Azure Foundry - Lets build some agents
Let’s build some agents!
In this session, we’ll dive into Azure AI Foundry and create agents live, showing how they can think, act, and work together to solve real problems. From orchestrators to specialists, you’ll see how easy it is to bring ideas to life and wire them into your business.
Expect demos, a few surprises, and practical takeaways you can use to start your own agent journey the moment you leave the room.
One thing I will also cover is when to use Foundry over Copilot Studio, I expect some discussions on this from the room!
How to Use Azure Landing Zones to Accelerate Cloud Adoption at Scale
Learn how to use Azure Landing Zones to accelerate your cloud adoption at scale. I'll cover the key components, design patterns, and governance framework needed for success. Through real-world examples and case studies, you'll gain insights and actionable takeaways for driving cloud adoption in your organization.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand Azure Landing Zones and their key components
• Learn how to choose the right design pattern for your organization
• Define a strong governance framework for your cloud environment
• Gain insights from real-world examples and case studies of successful cloud adoption at scale using Azure Landing Zones
Leave with actionable insights that you can apply in your own organization.
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Nathan Sweeney
MVP - European Microsoft AI Lead - KPMG
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