November 7 from 12:00 - 16:30
Get your Data Ready for AI
Microsoft Office
Regeringsgatan 25, 111 53 Stockholm City

The AI journey starts with your Data
AI is having an enormous impact on everything we do, but for it to truly elevate human potential, it needs trustworthy data. At AvePoint, we help organizations leveraging AI and tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot by building a strong foundation and governance framework so their data is secure, well-managed and truly AI-ready.
Join AvePoint together with Microsoft for this AI-Readiness event in Stockholm!
Date: Friday November 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 to 16:30
Place: Regeringsgatan 25 at Microsoft’s headquarters in Stockholm City
This event welcomes both IT-partners and end users seeking inspiration and practical guidance on how to navigate the complexities of getting ready for AI.

Agenda
12:00-13:00 Registration and Lunch
13:00-13:10 Opening Session: Kicking Off the AI Journey
13:10-13:40
Security Trends shaping the AI future
Speaker: Pierre Wittlock, Microsoft
13:40-14:10
How to secure your data for AI
Speaker: Robin Hyding, AvePoint
14:10-14:25 Coffee Break
14:25-15:00
Unlocking AI Readiness: The New Standard for Information Management Maturity
Speaker: Alyssa Blackburn, AvePoint
15:00-15:30
Panel discussion-
Alyssa Blackburn-AvePoint, Robin Hyding-AvePoint, Pierre Wittlock-Microsoft
15:30-16:30 After Work Mingle
Security trends shaping the AI future
Cyber threats are growing in speed, scale and sophistication and Generative AI is introducing entirely new attack surfaces. In this session Pierre Wittlock- Sr Manager GTM Security at Microsoft will highlight why trust and security must be at the heart of every digital transformation, especially in a time of AI. He will also give Microsoft's look at the trends, risks, and strategies defining the future of cyber defense.
About Pierre Wittlock:
Pierre has been with Microsoft Sweden since March 2025 leading the GTM operations for Security. He has extensive experience from various roles in Sales, Marketing, and business management. Pierre and his team’s ambition is to strengthen the resilience of Swedish organisations and companies against cyberattacks.

How to secure your data for AI
As organizations embrace Microsoft 365 Copilot, the quality and security of your data have never been more critical.
In this session, Robin Hyding, Solution Engineer at AvePoint, reveals how poor data hygiene can lead to inaccurate, outdated, or even risky AI outputs. You will learn how bad data can become your biggest AI blocker and how to get ready for your AI journey.
About Robin Hyding:
Robin Hyding is a Solutions Engineer at AvePoints for the Nordics and Baltics. Since 2021 has been supporting AvePoint customers and partners to make confident decisions in an increasingly complex digital landscape. He works closely with both technical and commercial teams to translate business goals into practical, scalable solutions. Whether it’s about securing collaboration in Microsoft 365, strengthening governance, or preparing for AI-driven data management.

Unlocking AI Readiness
AI readiness is the new standard for Information Management maturity. In this inspiring session you will hear Alyssa Blackburn, Global Program Manager for Information Management at AvePoint, on the importance of reliable, scalable AI. Learn how visionary organisations are transforming their strategies to thrive in the era of AI and automation and see AvePoint Opus in action with its Zero-Shot AI capability – enabling content classification without training data.
About Alyssa Blackburn:
With over 15 years of experience across both public and private sectors, Alyssa has guided countless organisations toward digital information management success. She is Information Strategy Lead at AvePoint and a recognised industry thought leader known for her passion, insight and practical approach to driving information maturity.

The foundation for AI Success
Panel discussion led by moderator together with:
Robin Hyding, AvePoint
Alyssa Blackburn, AvePoint
Pierre Wittlock, Microsoft

Wrapping up the day together!
After the sessions on stage we will close the event with an informal after work. Join us for a drink, snacks and some time to network and unwind. A perfect way to end the week and continue the discussion together with us.
