AI Solutions for the Real World

August 11, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Birmingham

About the event

String Systems is a leading Microsoft Solutions Partner, specialising in AI Apps for Business and Cyber Security.

During this morning workshop you’ll learn how you can leverage rapidly evolving AI technologies by integrating them into your productivity and enterprise applications.

And by the end of the session you will:

Have a better understanding of the AI landscape as it stands in the second half of 2026
Be able to identify areas where you can implement AI solutions to deliver immediate business benefits
Understand the security implications of introducing AI, and the practical steps you can take to mitigate these risks.

Who’s presenting?

Paul Kiveal
Chief Strategy Officer

Simon Berrill
BC Practice Lead

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🗓️ Agenda

9:30 – 10:00 | Doors Open

10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome & Introduction
Coffee, introductions, and a chance to meet the String team.

10:15 | The AI Landscape in 2026 and Beyond
AI is evolving at an incredible pace, with new tools, models, and capabilities appearing almost daily. We’ll cut through the noise and explore what organisations really need to know, where the opportunities lie, and how businesses are successfully putting AI to work today.

10:40 | The Microsoft AI Technology Stack
Microsoft offers a range of AI technologies for needs of all types. We’ll walk you through the full range of these technologies, including Microsoft’s Copilot, Foundry, and Fabric solutions.

11:00 | AI for Individual and Team Productivity
This session will focus on the power of AI when it comes to boosting individual and team performance. We’ll show, through real-world examples, how AI can act as a virtual colleague, helping with research, and completing tasks at pace.

11:30 | Coffee Break
Time to grab some refreshments before the main AI demonstration…

11:45 | Integrating AI into Your Line of Business Applications
The true power of AI will be shown in this session as we demonstrate how a range of Microsoft’s AI tools can be directly integrated into core line of business platforms; improving speed, reducing errors, and proving actionable data insights.

12:30 | Securing AI within Your Organisation
With great power comes great responsibility. In this session we’ll articulate the potential risks (and dangers) that unmanaged AI deployments can pose, and provide practical guidance on how to avoid these in your organisation.

13:00 | Working Lunch – Case Studies from the Real World
Over lunch, we’ll explore practical case studies and real-world examples of AI in action. This interactive session will provide an opportunity to discuss challenges, share ideas, and explore how your organisation can accelerate its own AI journey.

14:00 | Close
It might be the end of the event, but we’ll be sticking around to provide you with time to grab some one-to-one time with us if you’ve something you’d like to discuss in detail.