LEARNAI: AI Agents & Automation

In this 1-hour session, AI Solutions Architect & Engineer Dan Thomas will introduce the key concepts behind creating and working with agents and automations within the Microsoft Copilot and Power Platform solutions.

Covering what AI agents really are, what the various tools are useful for, and through to the core principles of creating and working with them, this introductory session is ideal for any business operating within the Microsoft ecosystem and looking to use AI.

📍 Location: Launchpad, Hillary House ⏱ Duration: 1 hour (room will be open 15 minutes prior to start time)

Who Should Attend:

Businesses looking at AI but locked into the Microsoft ecosystem, or wanting to stay within it for the compliance and security aspects.

Session Objectives:

Understand the key concepts of “Agentic AI” Understand what key AI tools are available within the Microsoft ecosystem Understand the purpose and differences between those tools, and how they relate to each other Know where to get started with creating and implementing AI within Microsoft

Session Agenda:

What is AI & what are AI Agents? Microsoft tools limitations & strengths Key AI tools available within Microsoft Core principles & risk mitigation when building Microsoft AI agents & automations

Instructor:

Dan Thomas is an Agentic AI Solutions Architect and Engineer with 25 years of business experience across multiple technology stacks. As founder of Archit3ct Ltd and creator of the FIYRD Framework & PulseOS Meetings, he works with C-suite and senior leadership teams, to translate AI from concept into scalable, enterprise-ready platforms. Dan can be contacted through Linkedin or danthomas.tech.

What's included:

Attendees will recieve a copy of the slide deck.

About Activate AI:

Activate AI empowers the Isle of Man community through accessible AI education and training. Led by industry experts, these sessions help businesses and residents harness AI for innovation, productivity, and growth.