Update on generative AI and Copilot - with Microsoft guest speaker

TAG (Tauranga Analytics Meetup Group) is BACK, and we're stoked to have Nick Westbrook from Microsoft presenting.

We would be delighted if you could join us for this informative and engaging evening. Please RSVP by Wednesday, 2 August, so we can ensure we have enough space, refreshments and pizza for everyone.

Talk #1
Nick Westbrook - Microsoft, Senior Partner Technology Strategist

Large Language Models, ChatGPT and Copilots have been the topic of the year, but how will these new Generative AI tools impact the future of work, entertainment and society in general?

Join Nick Westbrook, a technology strategist at Microsoft, as he explores the promise and pitfalls of this revolutionary technology as we enter the era of AI.

Talk #2
Gary Blumgart - Theta, Head of Data & Digital

Are you doing the governance groundwork to be fully prepared for the explosion of generative AI and Microsoft's Copilot?

Organisations need to look at the best ways to start implementing governance today (both in Power BI and your wider data environment) so that you can leverage the benefit of these technologies whilst limiting the inherent risks they pose to your business.

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About Nick Westbrook
Nick is a senior technology strategist at Microsoft, where he works with some of the largest technology consultancies across Australia and New Zealand to help develop their business and take advantage of the full potential of the Microsoft Cloud. He has over 20 years’ experience across a range of technical and leadership roles and has won multiple industry awards for this work. Nick also has a strong presence in the community, regularly presenting at events and helping run the Aotearoa Azure User Group which he founded in 2014.

About Gary Blumgart
Gary joined Theta in August 2008 to lead Theta BI and is now Head of Theta Data and Digital. He has over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, the last 15 of which have been dedicated to BI, analytics and data warehouse strategy, governance, architecture and design. Gary is also a certified professional, having completed a Master Certificate in Business Intelligence from Villanova University.