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

    As AI adoption accelerates, security and governance have never been more important. Join Softwerx for an executive briefing on how Microsoft’s integrated security portfolio helps organisations stay protected, compliant, and prepared for what's next.

    22 September 2026
    9:45am - 3:30pm BST
    Cambridge

Speakers

Adriaan Bekker
Chief Information Security Officer
Softwerx

Adriaan is a leading expert in Microsoft security and compliance, with deep, practical knowledge across the Microsoft ecosystem. As CISO at Softwerx, he helps organisations build and execute effective security strategies for evolving risk and AI driven threats.

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

Build a stronger foundation for secure AI adoption with an executive-level overview of Microsoft's latest security and compliance capabilities. 

As organisations continue to embrace AI-powered tools, security leaders face growing challenges around data protection, governance, compliance and threat management. This session explores how Microsoft Security, Copilot, Purview and XDR work together to help organisations confidently adopt AI while maintaining control of their data and security posture. 

Why Attend? 

  • Discover the key considerations for deploying Microsoft 365 Copilot securely. 
  • Understand how Microsoft Purview can help protect sensitive data and support compliance requirements. 
  • Explore the role of Security Copilot in enhancing security operations and analyst efficiency. 
  • See how Microsoft XDR delivers unified protection across identities, devices, email and data. 
  • Leave with practical insights and actionable recommendations to support your security strategy. 

Who Should Attend?

      CIOs, CISOs, IT Directors, Heads of IT, Security Managers and technology decision-makers looking to strengthen security, improve governance and enable AI adoption with confidence. 

      What You'll Gain

      • Best practices for balancing AI innovation with security and compliance. 
      • Greater visibility into Microsoft's integrated security ecosystem. 
      • Practical guidance for improving your organisation's security posture. 
      • Insights from Microsoft security specialists and real-world customer conversations. 
      • Clear next steps to help shape your security and AI roadmap.

          If you're responsible for IT, security or digital transformation and want to ensure your organisation can embrace AI securely, this session is designed for you. 

          Agenda

          09:45 - 10:00 Arrival & Refreshments
          10:00 - 10:15 Welcome & Kick-off
          10:15 - 11:00 Copilot for Microsoft 365: Chat, Agents & Real‑World Use Cases
          11:00 - 12:00 Security & Compliance for Copilot: Practical Purview Controls
          12:00 - 12:45Networking Lunch
          12:45 - 13:15Security Copilot: Capabilities & Overview
          13:15 - 14:15Securing Your Organisation with Microsoft Security: Best Practices
          14:15 - 14:30Coffee Break
          14:30 - 15:15Microsoft XDR: Practical Next Steps
          15:15 - 15:30Licensing Deep Dive / Q&A

          Venue:

          The Cambridge Building, Babraham Research Campus, Cambridge
          The Cambridge Building provides a modern, light-filled environment with a 200-seat lecture theatre, versatile meeting rooms, breakout areas, and an outdoor terrace overlooking landscaped grounds.