AI adoption is no longer optional—but doing it right is everything. In this fast-paced, no-fluff session, we’ll explore how to implement a Microsoft AI Center of Excellence (CoE) that actually drives business value without getting buried in bureaucracy. Learn how to balance innovation with governance, empower teams without chaos, and scale your AI capabilities using the Microsoft stack—from Copilot and Power Platform to Azure AI and beyond.

Whether you're just starting or scaling your AI journey, this session will walk you through a field-tested blueprint for AI CoE success—complete with real-world use cases, a governance playbook, and a human-centric approach to culture change.

Key Takeaways
• The 5 pillars of a successful Microsoft AI CoE
• How to organize for innovation, accountability, and ROI
• Governance frameworks that don’t kill creativity
• Why “AI as a partner” beats “AI as a project”
• How to avoid the common traps that stall enterprise AI