AI and Copilot Studio

SAVE THE DATE! - March 9th 2026, 7:30 pm -8:40pm

AGENDA

7:30 pm - Welcome and House Keeping

Speaker 1 - Jared Matfess - AI Architect @ AvePoint - Microsoft MVP

Jared Matfess is an AI Architect at AvePoint, bringing over ten years of industry experience and a decade in consulting to help organizations harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence. A Microsoft MVP and published author, Jared specializes in bridging cutting-edge technology with real-world business solutions. Leveraging his expertise in the Microsoft ecosystem, he designs and delivers strategies that drive digital transformation, streamline processes, and unlock new opportunities. Jared earned his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Hartford, an MBA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems from Boston University. He frequently speaks at industry events, inspiring teams to discover the full potential of AI.

Session - From FOMO to Focus: IGNITE your AI Transformation

AI is moving fast, and many organizations are scrambling to keep up. Some are experimenting in pockets while others are trying to scale without the foundations in place. AI transformation is not a single project. It is a repeatable approach to working that helps you learn, adapt, and confidently introduce new solutions. That is why I created the IGNITE framework. It gives you a clear path from early inspiration to pilots that prove value, to iteration cycles that tighten quality, and to the operating model that lets you scale safely.

In this session, we will walk through what it takes to bring AI to life in a real organization. We will examine practical lessons from the field, patterns that distinguish success from frustration, and ways to build momentum without sacrificing control over risk. By the end, you will have a simple formula for helping your teams move faster, communicate more clearly, and build AI solutions that people trust and actually use. This is not a theory, it is a working approach you can bring home and start applying on day one.

**Speaker 2 - Olorunfemi Davis Senior Software Engineer @ Inflo

Davis is a Senior Software Engineer and proud GDG Co-Organiser, who brings a unique blend of passion for computing, mathematics, and research to the developer community. With over eight years of experience, he specializes in architecting and optimizing secure, high-performance backend systems and cloud-powered applications across various industries. A dedicated chess player, he has honed his strategic thinking in both his hobbies and his professional career.

He is both a Google Cloud Certified Generative AI Leader and a Microsoft Certified Azure AI Engineer, reflecting his deep expertise in enterprise-ready AI solutions across multiple cloud platforms. His work demonstrates how to responsibly apply generative AI, cognitive services, and cloud-native innovation to solve complex business challenges. Davis thrives at the intersection of .NET, C#, and Azure with AI-first technologies such as Semantic Kernel, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and Cognitive Services. His dual-platform perspective, which includes leveraging Google Cloud’s AI offerings, enables him to bridge ecosystems and help businesses adopt AI in a way that is secure, scalable, and ethically grounded.

Session: Who Is Really the Main Pilot? Building Smarter Apps with Microsoft Copilot Studio and .NET,

Are you steering your software development, or is AI taking the controls? In this thought-provoking session, we explore how Microsoft is reshaping the developer experience with intelligent tools and AI-powered integrations.

This talk will challenge your assumptions and equip you with practical insights into:

Microsoft Copilot Everywhere: Discover how Copilot is transforming productivity across GitHub, Microsoft 365, and Azure, and how developers can extend its capabilities.

Semantic Kernel and AI Integration: Learn to embed reasoning and contextual intelligence into your .NET applications using Semantic Kernel and the latest AI building blocks.

The AI-First Strategy Behind .NET 9: Explore how Microsoft is aligning .NET with its broader AI vision, including new abstractions for language models, vector data, and generative workflows.

Through live demonstrations, you'll see how to integrate Semantic Kernel into a C# backend, use GitHub Copilot to accelerate .NET development, and build a cloud-native .NET 9 app with AI-enhanced features.

Key Takeaways:

"AI won’t replace developers, but developers who embrace AI will lead the future."

"The AI-first strategy behind .NET 9 will align your career with future growth."

Who should attend:

1. Beginners and experienced .NET developers, architects, cloud engineers, and anyone curious about building smarter, AI-enhanced applications with Microsoft technologies.