Speakers

Adriaan Bekker
Chief Information Security Officer
Softwerx

Adriaan brings deep expertise across Microsoft security and compliance, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem. As CISO at Softwerx, he works with organisations to shape and deliver practical security strategies aligned to evolving risk and AI-driven challenges. A recognised speaker, he has delivered keynotes for Microsoft, HP, Westcoast Cloud, and the Cloud Industry Forum.

Unlock Secure AI: Copilot, Purview & XDR in 1 Day

Stay ahead of the threat landscape with a practical, executive level deep dive into Microsoft’s latest AI powered security capabilities.

Designed to deliver clarity fast: learn how to secure Copilot, reinforce compliance and upgrade your Microsoft Security strategy.

Why Attend:

• Secure Copilot for Microsoft 365 the right way
• Strengthen compliance with Purview controls built for AI
• Understand what Security Copilot changes
• See what effective Microsoft XDR looks like in 2026
• Walk away with clear, practical next steps

Who’s It For:

CIOs, IT Directors, CISOs, Heads of IT and senior security leaders in midmarket organisations who need to move fast and stay secure without enterprise level resources.

What You’ll Gain:

• A clear blueprint for adopting Copilot securely
• Real-world guidance on improving visibility & control
• A roadmap for strengthening your Microsoft Security posture
• Direct insight from UK-based Microsoft Security experts

If you’re leading security or IT strategy and want confidence in your next move with Microsoft and AI, this session is designed for you.

Agenda

9:45am — Arrival & Refreshments
10:00am — Welcome & Kick-off
10:15am — Copilot for Microsoft 365: Chat, Agents & Real‑World Use Cases
11:00am — Security & Compliance for Copilot: Practical Purview Controls
12:00pm — Networking Lunch
12:45pm — Security Copilot: Capabilities & Overview
1:15pm — Securing Your Organisation with Microsoft Security: Best Practices
2:15pm — Coffee Break
2:30pm — Microsoft XDR: Practical Next Steps
3:15pm — Licensing Deep Dive / Q&A
3:30pm — Close