Fall 2026

Cloud, AI, and Security

A Unified Strategy Virtual Workshop

October 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

AI adoption is accelerating, Microsoft licensing is shifting, and security cannot be treated as an afterthought. Join eGroup for a half-day virtual workshop focused on building on Azure, adopting Copilot and agentic AI, protecting your environment, and making smarter licensing decisions.

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What You’ll Take Away

Cloud, AI, and security decisions are increasingly connected. This workshop brings eGroup experts together to show how the pieces fit, where organizations are getting stuck, and what to prioritize next.

Secure the AI Foundation

Protect identities and sensitive data with Zero Trust, governance, and Microsoft security controls.

Improve Threat Detection & Response

See how Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, and ThreatDefender work together across your environment.

Scale AI Beyond the Pilot

Move Copilot and AI agents into broader use with governance, adoption, and measurable outcomes.

Align Cloud, AI & Licensing

Connect Azure architecture and Microsoft licensing decisions to your security and AI strategy.

Workshop Focus Areas

One Workshop. Three Connected Areas.

Explore the key areas shaping your Microsoft strategy and dive into the sessions that matter most to your organization.

Sessions 1 & 2

Security

Strengthen your security posture and see how Microsoft’s security tools work together to detect, investigate, and respond to threats across identities, data, and your broader environment.

Sessions 3 & 4

AI

Explore how to move from AI pilots to broader adoption with Microsoft Copilot and agents, including governance, use cases, adoption strategies, and the foundations needed to scale AI responsibly.

Sessions 5 & 6

Cloud + Licensing

Learn how Azure architecture, governance, and cost management connect with Microsoft licensing decisions to support your AI and security strategy.

Workshop Agenda

Dive Into the Sessions

Spend the afternoon with eGroup’s Microsoft experts exploring the decisions connecting cloud, security, AI, and licensing.

1:00 PM to 1:30 PM EST | Oct 21, 2026
Opening Keynote: The Future of IT, Converging Cloud, AI, and Security

The market trends reshaping IT, why siloed cloud, AI, and security initiatives fail, and the case for a unified strategy.

Build the Security Foundation for AI

Build the security foundation for AI and strengthen how your organization detects and responds to threats.

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Microsoft Security: The Foundation Under the AI

Understand the security controls that should be in place before expanding Copilot and AI agents across your organization.

You’ll learn:

  • How identity and Zero Trust support secure AI adoption
  • Why data governance matters before expanding AI access
  • Where sensitive information can become exposed
  • How Microsoft security capabilities help reduce that risk
Managing Incidents in Your AI & Cyber Environment

See how Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and eGroup ThreatDefender can work together to identify and respond to threats.

You’ll learn:

  • How signals move from detection into investigation
  • How Defender and Sentinel work together
  • Where automation can reduce response time
  • How ThreatDefender supports ongoing monitoring and response

Session Highlight

Includes a live ThreatDefender demonstration.

Azure + Security Day Is Now Available On Demand

Move From AI Pilots to Broader Adoption

Many organizations have already experimented with Copilot. The next challenge is determining where AI creates value, how to expand adoption, and where agents fit into the roadmap.

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Microsoft AI Solutions: From Pilot to Productivity

Explore how organizations can move beyond small pilot groups and create a more structured approach to Microsoft AI adoption.

You’ll learn:

  • Where Microsoft AI can create the most value
  • How to identify strong use cases
  • What broader adoption requires beyond licensing
  • How to measure whether AI adoption is gaining traction
Managing Incidents in Your AI & Cyber Environment

See how Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and eGroup ThreatDefender can work together to identify and respond to threats.

You’ll learn:

  • How signals move from detection into investigation
  • How Defender and Sentinel work together
  • Where automation can reduce response time
  • How ThreatDefender supports ongoing monitoring and response
Azure + Security Day Is Now Available On Demand

Build the Foundation Behind the Strategy

Cloud architecture and licensing decisions influence what organizations can support, secure, and scale. These sessions connect Azure foundations with the Microsoft licensing choices supporting AI and security initiatives.

Azure Foundation: Building a Scalable, Secure Cloud Strategy

Explore the Azure decisions that support broader cloud, security, and AI initiatives.

You’ll learn:

  • How governance supports a more manageable Azure environment
  • Where cost management fits into cloud planning
  • How hybrid environments affect architecture decisions
  • Why the Azure foundation matters for future AI initiatives
E7 Licensing: What’s Changing and What It Means for You

Understand how Microsoft licensing changes affect the tools and capabilities available across security and AI.

You’ll learn:

  • What is changing across Microsoft licensing
  • How licensing connects to AI and security capabilities
  • Where organizations may be paying for more than they need
  • What to consider when evaluating future licensing decisions
Azure + Security Day Is Now Available On Demand
Connect Cloud, AI, and Security in One Afternoon
October 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Meet the Experts

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Chris Stegh
CTO & VP of Strategy
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Phil Kinsley
Field CTO, Security
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Kai Andrews
Field CTO, Data/AI/Power Platform
Jason Webster
Jason Webster
Field CTO, Azure & Microsoft 365
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Dustin Meany
Field CTO, Azure

See the Strategy in Action

See how organizations are strengthening security, preparing for AI, and getting more value from their Microsoft investments with eGroup.

October 21, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST

Bring Your Cloud, AI, and Security Strategy Together

Spend the afternoon with eGroup’s Microsoft experts exploring the decisions connecting secure AI adoption, cloud architecture, incident response, and Microsoft licensing.

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