Speakers

Peter Dorrington
Host/Moderator
Executive Leaders Network

As the host and moderator, Peter is responsible for organising and facilitating the discussion, whilst fostering a collaborative environment where everyone's ideas are heard and respected.

Jon McElwee
Microsoft Alliance Specialist
Atech

With over 15 years’ experience in digital transformation and cloud enablement services in a B2B and enterprise environment, Jon is very customer centric and technology agnostic.

Sean O’Brien
Hybrid Cloud Leader
Atech

Sean O’Brien is a secure hybrid cloud sales leader, helping organisations connect real business constraints with pragmatic cloud architectures that actually work in the real world. With a track record in Microsoft and VMware consulting, he specialises in shaping secure hybrid cloud strategies that balance on premises, private and public cloud to manage risk, control cost and improve resilience.

Azure in 2026: Modern Cloud Priorities Every Business is Talking About

The cloud is evolving - and so must the way we design, secure, and operate it.

Join our experts for this forward looking webinar as we explore the Azure priorities shaping 2026. Learn how organisations are reimagining their cloud estates with AI ready infrastructure, modern data platforms, Zero Trust security, and sustainable, cost efficient operations.

This session will focus on what’s changing, what matters most next, and how technology leaders can make smarter cloud decisions today to stay resilient, secure, and innovation ready for the years ahead.

Key Takeaways:

  • Azure is becoming a strategic business foundation, supporting innovation and long-term growth.
  • Cloud strategy is shifting from migration to optimisation, with organisations focusing on value expansion and efficiency.
  • AI-ready infrastructure and modern data platforms are now critical, enabling smarter operations and scalable intelligence.
  • Security and governance are central to staying competitive, with Zero Trust, compliance, and cost governance playing key roles.

Good news: This is an on-demand virtual event that can be attended from the comfort of your office/home, eliminating the need to travel. By choosing to attend this virtual event, you are contributing to a more sustainable future while still benefiting from valuable industry insights.