Microsoft Events hosts an insightful Ignite session where speakers like Kathleen Mitford and partners share how Microsoft and its partner ecosystem accelerate industry impact with AI, offering practical examples of co-innovation and AI agent integration.

Accelerate Partner Innovation in Every Industry with Microsoft AI

Session Overview

This Microsoft Ignite 2025 session brings together Microsoft leaders and partners to discuss driving industry innovation with AI. Kathleen Mitford introduces the concept of ‘Frontier Transformation’ and outlines Microsoft’s FY26 Industry Strategy, focusing on empowering partners to deliver faster business value through AI engineering and integration.

Key Topics

  • Applying AI Across Business: How AI agents, ranging from simple to autonomous, are transforming different business functions.
  • Partner Collaboration: Real-world case studies including Infosys and Microsoft building the ‘Ask Ralph’ virtual stylist for Ralph Lauren, as well as ServiceNow and Azure’s joint implementations with clients like Lufthansa and Teleperformance.
  • Partner Designation & Skilling: How Microsoft supports partner growth through designations, go-to-market (GTM) activities, and upskilling initiatives.
  • Product Roadmap Visibility: Importance of transparency for partners in understanding Microsoft’s product direction.
  • Showcases and Wrap-up: Industry showcases of partner programs and ongoing appreciation for collaborative efforts.
  • Kathleen Mitford
  • Satish Thomas
  • Colin Fleming
  • Ihab Foudeh
  • Sunil Senan

Useful Resources

Session Chapters

  • 0:00 - Kathleen Mitford Introduces Microsoft Frontier Transformation Session
  • 00:01:45 - Defining ‘Frontier’: Applying AI Across Every Part of Business
  • 00:07:40 - Evolution and Spectrum of AI Agents from Simple to Autonomous
  • 00:14:33 - Infosys-Microsoft Collaboration: Ask Ralph Virtual Stylist
  • 00:23:49 - ServiceNow and Azure Joint Customer Examples: Lufthansa and Teleperformance
  • 00:26:01 - Partner Designation, GTM Activities, and Skilling Initiatives
  • 00:33:06 - Product Roadmap Visibility
  • 00:40:31 - Session Wrap-up

Microsoft Events provides an actionable look at how real-world industry impact is achieved through AI innovation and the power of strategic partnerships.