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Nonprofit, Microsoft and HSO speakers
How to improve data management and unlock AI’s value for nonprofits
Exclusive data and AI in-person event in Microsoft's Edinburgh Office.
When
April 24
Time
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
Location
Microsoft Office, Edinburgh
Costs
Free
Smart insights, bigger impact: The role of Data & AI in nonprofits
This invite only event, taking place in Microsoft’s Edinburgh Office on the 24th April, will show you:
- The potential of AI for nonprofits
- The benefits of building a strong data foundation
- How to develop your data strategy and create your data culture
- How to use data to personalise donor, volunteer, partner, or beneficiary journeys
- How a connected data and AI strategy reduces tedious manual work
What you can expect from the Data & AI for nonprofits day
Why you should attend
92% of nonprofit organisations report feeling unprepared for AI. This event will give you the insight needed to ensure yours is not one of them.
This exclusive in-person event will give you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to develop a data strategy from which to harness AI, so you can focus on your mission. What you can expect:
- Microsoft leaders sharing the big AI picture and its impact on nonprofits
- ... and the role data governance and data culture has - from the start
- HSO AI experts break down how to apply AI to fundraising and operations
- Your nonprofit peers share real-life data & AI success stories
- Live demonstrations let you see AI in action
Agenda
- 09:00 | Registration and breakfast
- 09:45 | Welcome: The AI art of the possible opportunity for nonprofits
- David Leigh, TSI Lead, Microsoft
- Craig Russell, Head of Cloud Services, HSO
- Andy Nagle, Director, TSI, Microsoft
10:20 | Customer talk: Aligning tech adoption with mission success | James Jones, Head of BI, Amnesty International
10:40 | Customer talk: Developing and executing a robust data strategy | Steve Lowell: Head of Data, St. John Ambulance
- 11:00 | Panel discussion: How can nonprofits shape data and use AI to improve donor income?
- Joanne Todd, CIO, St. John Ambulance
- Fraser Ross, Head Of Digital and Technology, Citizens Advice Scotland
- James Jones, Head of BI, Amnesty International
11:30 | Practical steps for AI adoption – HSOs BEST approach | Craig Russell: Head of Cloud Services, HSO
- Networking lunch: 12:00
13:00 | Customer talk: The 0ppportunities and challenges for nonprofits in AI Adoption | Adrian Todd: Head of ICT & Digital Transformation, Cornerstone
- 13:20 | Data & AI Showcase | Ash Jose: Data & AI Specialist, Microsoft TSI
- 13:40 | Bringing AI to life: Art of the possible demo | Touseef Zafar: CTO, HSO
14:10 | Panel Q&A: How to get started - best practice
- David Leigh, Microsoft
- Touseef Zafar, HSO
- Andy Nagle, Microsoft
- 14:30 | Wrap up, your next action | Craig Russell: Head of Cloud Services, HSO
- 14:45 | Close
Book your spot now
The Microsoft venue is limited to 30-attendees - so don't hang about, book now. With two months to go, we will be full.