From thinking about AI to building with it
AI Agent Build Workshop for Finance Leaders
A focused, hands-on workshop where Finance leaders move from curiosity to a working prototype and leave with a real activation plan for their team. Hosted by HSO and Microsoft

When
April 29
Time
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Location
Microsoft CIBC Square, 81 Bay St. Toronto, ON, M5J 0E7
Costs
Free
- 1
Assess your AI readiness
Understand what's driving AI adoption in Finance right now and honestly assess where your team stands before you activate.
- 2
Find your highest-value use case
Use a guided framework to surface high-impact, low-complexity opportunities specific to your Finance function, not generic AI examples.
- 3
Build a working agent
With hands-on guidance from the HSO and Microsoft teams, create a real prototype agent before you leave the room.
- 4
Leave with a team activation plan
Define clear ownership, realistic timelines, and next steps so momentum doesn't stall after the workshop ends.
Agenda
- 1:00 PM – Welcome and introductions: Overview of the workshop goals and a chance to meet the HSO and Microsoft teams.
- 1:15 PM – Agent 101 : A simple walkthrough of what AI agents are and how Finance teams use them.
- 1:45 PM – PayFlow Agent demo: A live demonstration of a Finance agent to spark ideas before the build session.
- 2:00 PM – Use case brainstorm: Identify high value, low complexity opportunities using our guided framework.
- 2:45 PM – Hands on agent build: Create your own agent prototype inside Microsoft Copilot or Copilot Studio with support from our team.
- 3:45 PM – Showcase and next steps: Share your prototype and outline a clear plan for activation inside your organization.

Tangible outputs, not just ideas
You will leave with:
- A working AI agent prototype
- A prioritized list of high value use cases
- A clear understanding of your AI readiness
- Guidance on how to continue the build with your broader team
Who should attend?
This workshop is for Finance leaders who want to move from ideas to action. You’ll get the most value if you join with a decision maker and a real problem you want to explore. To participate, you’ll need at least one Microsoft Copilot license and be open to experimentation.
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