Windows AI Summit
Business runs smarter on Windows

Event Central

10 March, 2026
The Star Brisbane

Agenda

Speakers

Sponsors

Engage to WIN

Copilot+ PCs

Tour Information

KEYNOTE AGENDA

10 March, Tuesday
8.00 AM - 2.00 PM
Registration and Sponsor Showcase
8.00 AM - 9.00 AM
Welcome & Summit Overview
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Julia Zhu
Partner Development Manager - Channel, Microsoft ANZ
Microsoft Keynote – AI narrative, Windows AI strategy
09:20 AM – 10:00 AM
Andy Malakooti
Go To Market Lead, Device Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ
Lenovo Hero Device Speed Demo
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Patrick Ware
Commercial Business Manager QLD/NT, ASUS
Customer Story
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Andy Malakooti
Go To Market Lead, Device Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ
Dell Hero Device Speed Demo
10:20 AM – 10:30 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Rainer Noack
Field Product Manager, Dell
Morning Tea & Sponsor Showcase
10.30 AM - 11.00 AM
HP Hero Device Speed Demo
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Mark Fenson
HP + Intel AI Compute Evangelist, HP NZ
Panel Discussion "AI Ecosystem: Silicon & Microsoft”
11:10 AM – 11:40 AM
Gavin Whitney
Senior Partner & Alliance Manager, Device Partner Solution Sales, ANZ Microsoft
Rose Salazar
Channel Account Manager – North, ANZ Commercial Sales, AMD
Lara Pournayeb
GSI Partners Sales Manager - Asia Pacific & Japan, Intel
Amir Bukan
Commercial Channel Lead, Qualcomm
Lenovo Hero Device Speed Demo
11:40 AM – 11:50 AM
Ash Perkins
Device Partner Master Trainer, Microsoft
Joe Ciardi
Technical Advocate, Lenovo
Thank You & Closing Remarks
11:50 AM – 12:00 PM
Julia Zhu
Partner Development Manager - Channel, Microsoft ANZ
Andy Malakooti
Go To Market Lead, Device Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ
Lunch & Sponsor Showcase
12.00 PM - 2.00 PM

Andy Malakooti

Go To Market Lead, Device
Partner Sales, Microsoft ANZ

Julia Zhu

Partner Development Manager - Channel, Microsoft ANZ

Ashley Perkins

Device Partner Master Trainer,
Microsoft Australia & New Zealand

Patrick Ware

Commercial Business Manager QLD/NT, ASUS

Rainer Noack

Field Product Manager, Dell

Mark Fenson

HP + Intel AI Compute Evangelist, HP NZ

Gavin Whitney

Senior Partner & Alliance Manager, Device Partner Solution Sales, ANZ Microsoft

Rose Salazar

Channel Account Manager – North,
ANZ Commercial Sales, AMD

Lara Pournayeb

GSI Partners Sales Manager - Asia Pacific & Japan, 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 four vouchers to Brisbane’s James St precinct, home to award winning health and wellness, lifestyle, dining, and boutique retail experiences.
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.
For any on-site assistance, please visit the Information Desk located in the foyer,
or contact our events team directly at
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