Session Abstract

AI is everywhere—but how do you separate the hype from the truly transformative? In this session, we share a set of real-world AI use cases that have delivered measurable value across industries. From automated anomaly detection in IT operations to AI-powered customer insights, each example is grounded in practical implementation and business outcomes. We show you how they work and how we build them using Power Platform, Copilotstudio and Azure AI Foundry. You’ll learn: How to identify AI opportunities that align with your organization’s strategy. What it takes to go from proof-of-concept to production. How we build AI solutions for customers Lessons learned from deploying AI in environments How to build an AI roadmap that’s realistic, scalable, and secure. Whether you're a tech lead, architect, or decision-maker, this session will equip you with actionable insights to bring AI into your Microsoft ecosystem—without the fluff.

Gerjon Kunst

'm Gerjon, an incurable tech optimist with 25+ years of experience pushing the boundary between "can't" and "can" and then automating the boring bits. Today, I help organizations move from AI hype to real business impact. As AI Lead at Interstellar Group, my mission is simple: close the gap between AI ambition and AI results. I bring together AI expertise across the Interstellar ecosystem and help turn AI opportunities into practical solutions that deliver measurable business value. Alongside this role, I serve as CTO at RawWorks, where I help shape practical AI strategies, architectures, and ways of working that customers can actually use. As a Microsoft MVP in both M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio, I actively help organizations understand, adopt, and scale AI solutions that create real outcomes. A Microsoft MVP in AI, speaker, podcast host, and lifelong learner, I believe the gap between AI hype and AI results is closed through simplicity, trust, and execution. 🎤 Speaker Regular speaker at conferences, community events, and user groups, translating complex AI and technology trends into practical insights and actionable guidance. 🎙️ Podcast Host Co-host of Impact of AI: Explored, where together with James O'Regan I explore the opportunities, challenges, and real-world impact of AI.