Cobweb Connect - October 2026 - Cobweb

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09:30 – 15:00

Microsoft HQ Reading

Thames Valley Park, Reading, RG6 1WG

Meet our speakers

Nico Charritton

AI Business Solutions Director at Microsoft

James Graves

AI Business Solutions Specialist at Giacom

Keir Nolan

Technical Director at Cobweb

Juan Lyall

Head of Sales at Cobweb

Agenda

09:30 – 09:55 | Registration & Breakfast

10:00 – 10:05 | Welcome & Introduction

A welcome from Juan Lyall at Cobweb.

10:05 – 10:50 | Frontier Firms

What does the future of work look like? Nico Charritton, AI Business Solutions Director at Microsoft, will be sharing a thought-provoking discussion on the AI Frontier Firm, how AI is reshaping organisations, and the opportunities and challenges facing business leaders today.

10:50 – 11:15 | Break
11:15 – 12:00 | Beyond AI Experimentation

AI is everywhere, but many organisations are still unsure where to start or how to move beyond basic experimentation. James Graves will separate the hype from reality, demonstrating how Microsoft Copilot can be used safely, securely and productively in everyday work.

12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break
13:00 – 14:00 | Copilot Prompt-a-thon

Learn how better prompts lead to better Copilot results. This interactive session will help you explore practical use cases, experiment with prompts, and discover techniques you can take back to your own organisation.

14:00 – 14:10 | Drinks
14:10 – 14:55 | Panel Discussion: ‘How are leaders approaching AI risk and opportunity?’

As AI adoption grows, so do questions around security, governance and data protection. Join our expert panel, featuring perspectives from Microsoft, business leaders and AI specialists, as they discuss the opportunities, risks and practical considerations organisations face as AI becomes part of everyday business.

14:55 – 15:00 | Event Wrap Up and Event Closes

You don’t want to miss

Learn

Hear from industry experts, such as Microsoft, as they share their insights with you.

Connect

Meet with the experts, as well as other like-minded businesses and understand their approach to AI.

Recharge

Enjoy breakfast, lunch and refreshments throughout the day – a perfect time to discuss the ideas and insights from the event.

FAQs

We’re bringing together best in class knowledge in the AI sector. Talks/workshops will be educational rather than sales orientated to help you get the most out of the day.

There will also be plenty of opportunities to talk to our experts during networking breaks.

Yes a great breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements you have in the form when you register.

Yes – there are lots of spaces available – we’ll contact you closer to the date with the information you need to access the car park.

Places are extremely limited, so if your schedule changes and you can’t attend, please email hello@cobweb.com to free up your space for someone else.

Getting here

By Car

The venue is conveniently located just off the A3290. If you’re travelling by car, parking is available at Microsoft Campus, Building 1.

By Train

The nearest Train Station is Reading. From there, the Microsoft Campus is approximately 15 minutes by taxi or 20 minutes via the free Thames Valley Park Shuttle Bus. To plan your route, take a look here.

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