Inception
Microsoft

Present

Inception AI Impact Roadshow

Building Intelligence at Scale:
From Innovation to Outcomes

Networking Dinner at
Four Seasons, Milan

Successfully held on 11th June 2026

Inception
Microsoft

Present

Inception AI Impact Roadshow

Building Intelligence at Scale: From Innovation to Outcomes

Networking Dinner at
Four Seasons, Milan

Successfully held on 11th June 2026

WHAT WE DISCUSSED

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded into the core functions of organisations, the defining question for leaders is no longer how powerful AI systems can become, but how purposeful, governable, and implementable they are with the realities they serve.

This event brought together senior AI and technology leaders to explore the shift from experimentation to enterprise wide adoption, moving beyond isolated tools toward intelligent systems that meaningfully support executive decision making and operational performance.

The discussion examined how organisations can:

  • Implement systems that are auditable, reliable, and aligned with strategic priorities
  • Enhance executive alignment and clarity through real-time intelligence
  • Transform complex data into actionable insights for performance decisions
  • Streamline operational processes while maintaining transparency and accountability

The next phase of AI is not about scale alone. It is about relevance, resilience, and measurable impact. Competitive advantage will belong to organisations that embed intelligence thoughtfully across their decision making structures and ensure AI serves strategy, not the other way around.

AGENDA

17:00 – 17:30

Registration & Networking

17:30 – 17:40

Welcome Note

Chief Sales Enablement & Operations, Microsoft Italy

17:40 – 18:00

Keynote

The Intelligence Grid: Unifying Compute, Data, and AI for Impact

Alessio Bagnaresi

Senior Vice President at Inception

18:00 – 18:20

Leading with (In)Sight: AI-Powered Intelligence for Smarter Leadership

William Daniel Leppard

Director of Partnerships at Inception

18:20 – 18:35

From Sourcing to Strategy: AI-Driven Procurement at Enterprise Scale

Maryam Zia

Solution Engineering Manager at Inception

18:35 – 18:50

Friction to Flow: Rewiring Enterprises for the Agentic Age

Head of Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives, AppliedAI

18:50 – 19:05

Our Extended Portfolio in Agentic AI and Security

Maryam Zia

Solution Engineering Manager at Inception

19:05 – 19:20

Q&A

Nikhil Maitra

Director – Strategic Partnerships at Inception

19:25 onwards

Dinner & Networking

VENUE

Four Seasons, Milan

Via Gesù, 6-8, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

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