Global Executive Summit
The AI - POWERED WORKPLACE
LEADERSHIP ON THE EDGE OF AI
Microsoft HQ, Redmond, WA March 17 - 19 2026
Join global executives, visionaries, and Microsoft leaders as we reimagine what’s possible in an AI-powered world, from intelligent workplaces to human-centered innovation. This Summit is for leaders who are striving to bring their organizations into a world where AI plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and efficiency.
Hear directly from the leaders shaping Microsoft’s AI vision, from Copilot to the frontier of intelligent workplace design.
Ilya Bukshteyn
VP Microsoft Teams Calling & Devices at Microsoft
Adam Harmetz
Vice President of Product Management, Data Science and Tech Commumity
Marco Casalaina
VP of Products, Core AI & AI Futurist
Ray Smith
VP Autonomous Agents
Albert Kooiman
General Manager
Irena Andonova
Principal Group Product Manager, Teams Calling, Meeting and Devices
Caroline Stanford
Senior Director, Product Marketing
Brennan McReynolds
Principal Group Product Manager and Strategy Lead, Microsoft Places
Matt Hempey
Partner, Employee Productivity at Microsoft
Peter Daderko
Senior Director, Product Marketing – Collaborative AI
Roy Sherry
Principal Technical Program Manager at Microsoft
Becky West
Principal Group Program Manager at Microsoft
Mehryn Corrigan
Global Microsoft Program Manager at Microsoft
Peter Lurie
Microsoft 365 Copilot Global Black Belt
Jim Garland
Principal Program Manager
More speakers to be announced shortly.
Hosted in partnership with Microsoft, the Global Executive Summit powered by FORTÉ | GPA brings together the world’s top technology and business leaders to explore how AI is transforming leadership, culture, and productivity – and redefining innovation through Copilot, autonomous agents, and the rise of the Frontier Firm – organizations pushing the boundaries of technology and shaping the future of business.
This immersive experience will feature thought leadership, real-world use cases, and strategic insights to help you lead confidently at the edge of AI transformation.
- In collaboration with Microsoft, we have crafted an event that combines engaging presentations, collaborative roundtable sessions, and campus tours. This format is designed to help us explore and dive deep into the tools, technologies, strategies, and best practices essential for shaping the future AI-driven workplace.
- Seats are limited to 50 global executives. Secure your place among the leaders redefining the future of work and register to attend as soon as possible.
MONDAY, 16 MARCH
arrival and connection
After arriving in Redmond, unwind from your trip. Early arrivals are invited to a group dinner – an excellent chance to network and meet fellow attendees.
TUESDAY, 17 MARCH
Future of Work: exPLORE LEADERSHIP IN THE ERA OF AI
Discover what leadership looks like in the AI era through a keynote and sessions on workplace trends, strategic adoption, and the ROI of AI – then experience the innovation first-hand with campus tours.
WEDNESDAY, 18 MARCH
from vision to implementation: TRANSLATE IDEAS INTO ACTION
Start with a keynote on revolutionizing where work gets done, then explore sessions on adapting to the evolving workplace, insights around Microsoft Places, and applying vision through the engineering roadmap.
THURSDAY, 19 MARCH
Vision Realized: APPLY INSIGHTS to shape the next generation of AI-Powered workplaces
Wrap up with a keynote on AI, intrapreneurship, and Copilot, followed by a panel on workplace readiness and sessions on AI + Security and real-world Agentic AI solutions.
As a Microsoft global partner, GPA have deployed over 100,000 Microsoft Teams Rooms worldwide. With over 6,500 specialized AV/UC staff in 150+ cities, they deliver simple, scalable, and standardized collaboration technology solutions and services, driving business velocity and ultimately competitive market advantage for their customers. GPA are specialists in collaboration and have a true global footprint, yet with their localized operational infrastructure and cultural awareness, are able to help customers achieve the best outcomes for user adoption and business impact.