nbn Connects with Microsoft

In today’s challenging business environment, small and medium businesses face pressures from rising costs, skills shortages, and shifting economic conditions. To navigate these challenges, many are turning to technology and AI tools to drive efficiency and boost productivity.

This workshop, presented by nbn co and Microsoft, goes beyond explaining why upskilling in AI is essential. It will demonstrate how you and your team can leverage AI-driven tools already embedded in the software you use every day, with a focus on practical applications and measurable productivity improvements.

You will learn:

• Small and Medium Business Microsoft Copilot Workshop


• Actionable AI solutions for greater efficiency and success.

As a small business owner, leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot can boost your productivity and streamline operations. Imagine having an intelligent assistant to help draft emails, create marketing content, and manage your schedule efficiently.

Copilot quickly generates professional documents, such as business proposals and reports, by providing a few key details. It analyses customer feedback and generates insightful summaries, helping you make informed decisions. Additionally, it creates detailed financial reports and tracks expenses.

Copilot can assist various departments within an organization:
•    Finance: Creating detailed financial reports, tracking expenses, and budget planning.
•    Marketing: Drafting compelling marketing content and analysing customer feedback.
•    Sales: Generating sales reports and managing customer relationships.
•    Human Resources: Writing employee handbooks and managing recruitment processes.
•    Operations: Scheduling meetings, setting reminders, and organizing workflows

By automating routine tasks, you can free up time for strategic activities, enhancing your efficiency and giving you a competitive edge.  
So join this event to see how Copilot integrates with the applications you use on a daily basis.

Speakers:

Dave Pollock

National Business Stakeholder Manager, nbn

Dave is the National Business Stakeholder Engagement Manager (Business and Industry)at nbn. He is a management professional with over 30 years extensive global and local experience in both B2C and B2B sectors. Dave has been at nbn for 7 years, working in Marketing, Channel, Commercial and Corporate Affairs teams. 

Anatoli Kovalev

Anatoli is an innovative leader with over 15 years’ experience in the education and technology sectors, which he brings to his role as VP of the Akkodis Academy and the Global Head of Data and AI Learning.

With an extensive track record in managing educational programs in collaboration with major industry partners, Anatoli is known for successfully conceptualising and delivering world-class and award-winning educational initiatives (AFR, 2018) that achieve strategic organisational aims. 

His current priority is bringing the Tech Academy’s global lifelong learning ecosystem to ANZ and ASEAN, which brings together current and aspiring tech talent from a wide range of leading organisations and educational institutions locally, all united by the common aim of continuous upskilling and growth.  

Prior to assuming this role, Anatoli was instrumental in several significant educational initiatives including scaling the Cyber Security Engineering Capability Institute and supporting the UNSW Students as Partners program. Anatoli envisioned and organised Australia’s first Cybersecurity Education Summit that invited leading cybersecurity educators and practitioners from across Australia to discuss the issue of cyber skills shortages globally. 

Anatoli is a PhD candidate researching the role of Artificial Intelligence in skills identification and team formation at University of Technology Sydney, and a lecturer in business transformation and innovation at the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Tim Allen I National AI Skills Director for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand I Microsoft :

Tim Allen is the National AI Skills Director for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand. In this role, Tim leads initiatives to advance AI education and workforce development across the region. With a deep passion for technology, innovation, and social impact, he has been instrumental in shaping AI strategies that empower businesses and individuals to thrive in the digital age.

Tim's work focuses on ensuring that economic growth and opportunities reach every person, organization, and community. He collaborates with government, educational institutions, the private sector, and civil society to develop and execute strategic partnerships that drive AI adoption and skill development. His efforts are part of Microsoft's broader mission to equip people with the skills and capabilities needed to succeed in an AI-enabled economy.

“We thank you for ensuring that this is a safe, respectful and inclusive event.”

Event Details:

Date: 26 March 

Time:

Registration 7:00am

Session Starts 7:30am

Ends 10:00am

Venue: Pan Pacific Golden Ballroom North

For any queries, please contact the CCIWA Events Team:

E: [email protected]

T: (08) 9365 7500