Windows AI Summit
Business runs smarter on Windows

Event Central

12 February 2026
Crown Sydney

Agenda

Speakers

Sponsors

Engage to WIN

Copilot+ PCs

Tour Information

KEYNOTE AGENDA

12 February, Thursday
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Registration and Sponsor Showcase
8.00 AM - 9.00 AM
Welcome & Summit Overview
9.00 AM - 9.10 AM
Andy Malakooti
Go To Market Lead, Device Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ
Microsoft Keynote – AI narrative, Windows AI strategy
09:10 AM – 09:50 AM
Kurt Stevenson
Director, Commercial Product Marketing – Windows & Cloud Endpoints, Microsoft Global
ASUS Hero Device Speed Demo
9.50 AM - 10:00 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Marco Vargas
Commercial Channel Account Manager - System Group, ASUS
Customer Story
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Andy Malakooti
Go To Market Lead, Device Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ
Dell Hero Device Speed Demo
10:10 AM – 10:20 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Rainer Noack
Field Product Manager, Dell
Morning Tea & Sponsor Showcase
10.20 AM - 10.45 AM
HP Hero Device Speed Demo
10:45 AM – 10:55 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Aman Sangar
Category Manager, HP
Panel Discussion "AI Ecosystem: Silicon & Microsoft”
10:55 AM – 11:15 AM
Lisa Urquhart
Senior Partner Development Manager - Device Partner Sales ANZ, Microsoft
Rose Salazar
Channel Account Manager – North, ANZ Commercial Sales, AMD
Glen Boatwright
Country Manager ANZ, Intel
Amir Bukan
Commercial Channel Lead, Qualcomm
Lenovo Hero Device Speed Demo
11:15 AM – 11:25 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Joe Ciardi
Technical Advocate, Lenovo
Celebrity Guest Speaker
11:25 AM – 12:25 PM
Steven Bradbury OAM
Four-time Olympian
Thank you & Closing Remarks
12:25 PM – 12:30 PM
Andy Malakooti
Go To Market Lead, Device Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ
Lunch & Sponsor Showcase
12.30 PM - 2.00 PM

Kurt Stevenson

Director, Commercial Product
Marketing – Windows & Cloud Endpoints, Microsoft Global

Andy Malakooti

Go To Market Lead, Device
Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ

Lisa Urquhart

Senior Partner Development
Manager - Device Partner Sales ANZ, Microsoft

Ashley Perkins

Device Partner Master Trainer,
Microsoft Australia & New Zealand

Steven Bradbury OAM

 Four-time Olympian

Marco Vargas

Commercial Channel Account
Manager - System Group, ASUS

Rainer Noack

Field Product Manager, Dell

Aman Sangar

Category Manager, HP

Rose Salazar

Channel Account Manager – North,
ANZ Commercial Sales, AMD

Glen Boatwright

 Country Manager ANZ, Intel

Amir Bukan

Commercial Channel Lead,
Qualcomm

Joe Ciardi

Technical Advocate, Lenovo

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY LEADERS

ENGAGE TO WIN

Engage, interact, and WIN
We’re giving away six indulgent resort experiences throughout the Summit — think dining, relaxation, and a little well-deserved luxury.
After each session, be ready to get your phone out, scan the interactive QR code, and respond fast. Speed matters.
Stay engaged, listen closely, and jump into each poll as it appears – winners will be announced on the spot, right there in the room.

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Learn More
Windows AI Summit – ANZ Tour is coming to a city near you
  • Melbourne: 10 February 2026
  • Sydney: 12 February 2026
  • Auckland: 19 February 2026
  • Brisbane: 10 March 2026
For full event details, visit the Windows AI Summit – ANZ Tour registration page.
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