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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.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

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

Irena Andonova
Principal Group Product Manager, Teams Calling, Meeting and Devices

Caroline Stanford
Senior Director, Product Marketing

Brennan McReynolds

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

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 by:
THE AI-POWERED WORKPLACE: LEADERSHIP ON THE EDGE OF AI
Copilot, Agents, & The Frontier Firm

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. 
What our previous attendees say...
Xerxes Gazder
AAON
CIO

Insightful and informative. Many presentations provided roadmaps to take your enterprise to the next level.

Kalene Gomez
Ross Stores
VP Information Technology

One of the best conferences I have ever attended. The content was relevant and the networking was invaluable.

High-Level Agenda

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.

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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.

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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.

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Supported by:
Cisco
crestron
ashton-bentley
logitech
shure
ABOUT GPA
GPA helps global enterprise organizations to think global, and act global, as they strive to create workplace that delivers an engaged workforce. Their goal is to inspire employees with collaboration tools and environments to share their knowledge and ideas, work together to perform at their best.

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.