Shaping the Future of Business with AI and Innovation with Microsoft & M-Files

Tues 10 June 2025  09:00 - 12:00 (followed by lunch)  Microsoft Office, 2 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6BD

Come along to a morning event where you can learn more about:

The latest innovations in technology that promote greater efficiency, productivity and their business impact.

How AI and automation contribute to better information management, improved decision-making, increased security and improved access control. 

How experts in the field are already using and benefiting from these solutions.

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Join Us for an Exclusive Innovation Event Co-Hosted by Microsoft and M-Files

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Why Attend?

Discover how cutting-edge technologies are transforming the way we work. Co-hosted by Microsoft and M-Files, this event will showcase the latest advancements in AI, automation, and information management - tools that are revolutionising productivity, efficiency, and digital collaboration across industries.

Learn how strategic technology choices - like Microsoft 365 Copilot and M-Files Aino - can empower you with smarter decision-making, enhanced security, and streamlined access to information.

Through expert insights, you’ll explore how organisations are already leveraging AI to drive growth and create intelligent workflows. This event is a chance to engage with thought leaders, share experiences with peers, and gain actionable strategies to stay ahead in the digital age.

Who is the event for?

This event is designed for senior decision-makers and leaders from medium to large enterprises who are driving digital transformation, AI strategy, innovation, IT, quality management, or information systems.

Gain valuable insights from industry experts as they share practical, real-world examples of how organisations are successfully leveraging the latest technologies to boost efficiency, enhance information management, and foster innovation. Beyond the presentations, this is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships that can support your strategic goals.

We invite you to be part of this inspiring morning of learning, networking, and innovation - topped off with a complimentary lunch to continue the conversation.

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What’s on the Agenda

8:30 AM | Registration & Coffee


09:00 AM | Welcome

Today's moderators welcome you and introduce the agenda and speakers.

Moderators:
Nigel Houghton, Director, Strategic Partnership EMEA, M-Files.
Leo Shadrokh, UK Account Technology Strategist, Microsoft.

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Nigel Houghton
Director, Strategic Partnership EMEA
M-Files

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Leo Shadrokh
UK Account Technology Strategist
Microsoft


09:10 AM | Seamless Information Management: Leveraging M-Files and Copilot for Enhanced Productivity

Tony Grout, Chief Product Officer, M-Files will take you through real-life examples on how companies gain a competitive edge in the rapidly changing business space. You will discover how M-Files is more than just a document management system, how it fits seamlessly into the Microsoft ecosystem, helping employees and external resources collaborate efficiently.

In today's fast-paced business environment, productivity and user experience play a crucial role in driving growth and profitability. Optimizing efficiency among knowledge workers and mitigating business risks are top priorities. Meet M-Files Aino, the generative AI technology for modern information management. 

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Tony Grout
Chief Product Officer
M-Files


09:40 AM | Maximizing the Potential of Generative AI: M-Files & Microsoft 365 Copilot in Practice

Paul Adamson, Sales Engineer at M-Files will present how M-Files and Microsoft 365 Copilot can revolutionise your company's information management. During this session, he will show how generative AI, including Copilot, can improve productivity, streamline workflows, and free up time for users. See how M-Files and Copilot integrate seamlessly to create a powerful platform where all documents within the company can be managed. A platform that optimises your business processes and helps you stay ahead in a rapidly changing business environment. This will be a presentation of the future of information management in practice!

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Paul Adamson
Sales Engineer
M-Files


10:10 AM | Coffee Break

Networking


10:30 AM | M-Files + Microsoft = Better Together

Join Ian Story, Principal Architect at Microsoft, and Tony Grout, Chief Product Officer at M-Files, where they will discuss the current collaboration between M-Files and Microsoft, focusing on:

  • Integrating M-Files with the Microsoft ecosystem
  • Boosting productivity with collaboration using Microsoft 365 co-authoring
  • Accessing M-Files self-curating content directly from Microsoft Copilot
  • Understanding what's to come that will enhance your business processes
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Ian Story
Principal Architect
Microsoft

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Tony Grout
Chief Product Officer
M-Files


11:00 AM | Enhancing Collaboration with M-Files and Microsoft 365 

Steve Pucelik, Senior Product Manager at Microsoft, will talk about how as the workplace becomes more interconnected, the demand for powerful, user-friendly document management and collaboration tools has never been higher.  M-Files stands at the forefront of this evolution, offering advance meta-data-based information management, AI-driven automation, and industry processes.  Yet many organizations are deeply invested in the Microsoft 365 suite for AI enhanced content creation and everyday collaboration, so deep integration between M-Files and Microsoft 365 are essential.  This session will be heavily focused on demonstrating the co-authoring features that you will utilize daily with both internal and external customers.  These features aim to enhance efficiency and provide a great user experience. 

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Steve Pucelik 
Senior Product Manager
Microsoft 


11:30 AM | Q&A Panel Session

Join us for an engaging panel session featuring industry experts as they explore key insights, share diverse perspectives, and discuss emerging trends. 

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Ian Story
Principal Architect
Microsoft

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Tony Grout
Chief Product Officer
M-Files

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Steve Pucelik 
Senior Product Manager
Microsoft 

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Paul Adamson
Sales Engineer
M-Files


12:00 PM | Networking Lunch

Lunch and networking

Speakers

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Ian Story | Principal Architect, OneDrive & SharePoint | Microsoft

Ian has spent over 25 years in the content management industry and is a subject matter expert on AI and its application to Content Services / Enterprise Content Management (ECM) along with Enterprise File Sync and Share (EFSS). Ian served for 7 years on the board of directors for The Association for Intelligent Information Management (AIIM), having served as chairman of the board in 2019. Prior to joining Microsoft, Ian was a Program Director in IBM’s ECM business where he led the integration of the IBM ECM portfolio with Box and owned various parts of the IBM ECM user experience as well as mobile and cloud strategy. Before joining the software industry, Ian spent over a dozen years as a customer, with large Fortune 500 organizations including: JPMorgan Chase & Co., Washington Mutual Bank, and Weyerhaeuser.

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Steve Pucelik | Product Manager, SharePoint Embedded | Microsoft

Steve Pucelik is a Product Manager for SharePoint Embedded at Microsoft, where he plays a crucial role in developing and deploying advanced cloud content management solutions. With a strong background in content management, collaboration, and business automation, Steve leverages the Microsoft 365 stack to help customers tackle complex document management challenges. His expertise extends to document processing, advanced AI, and machine teaching, which he uses to transform content into actionable knowledge and streamline organizational processes.

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Tony Grout | Chief Product Officer (CPO) | M-Files

Prior to joining the company, Tony held the role of Chief Product and Technology Officer at both Showpad and Alfresco. He led enterprise product and product transformation teams at Miro, Atlassian, and Lloyds Banking Group. His background also includes careers at Skype and Microsoft. Tony was a contributor and technical editor of Disciplined Agile Development, drawing on his experience managing product transformation at IBM. He is a trained speaker for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and coaches MBA students for the University of Surrey, UK.

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Paul Adamson | Sales Engineer | M-Files

Paul has nearly 30 years' experience within Document and Content Management and has been a Sales Engineer at M-Files for three years. Prior to that, Paul has worked within the Energy, Oil & Gas sectors for nearly 25 years in a variety of Document and Information Management positions for Wood Group, who became an M-Files partner for the last five years of his time there. His experience ranges from managing large scale Oil & Gas document and information management projects, through to ECM solution design and implementation, and now on to ECM solution sales with M-Files.

Moderators

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Leo Shadrokh | Senior Account Technology Strategist | Microsoft

Leo Shadrokh is a Senior Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where he helps enterprise customers design and implement modern cloud architectures. With a focus on Azure, AI, and Microsoft Fabric, Leo specialises in platform modernisation, enterprise architecture, and data-driven innovation. He works closely with business and technical leaders to align technology strategy with business outcomes, delivering scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.

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Nigel Houghton | Director of Strategic Partnerships - EMEA | M-Files

Nigel has worked in the Data Governance industry for 20+ years and has a background of positioning technology solutions and educating some of the largest technology providers in the world. He has held positions at Data Storage, Data Protection and more recently Data Governance technology companies with a focus on industry regulations and the risks that threaten compliance.

Venue

Microsoft Office 

2 Kingdom Street, Paddington

London W2 6BD

8 minute walk from Paddington Station

 
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Moderator och talare

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Jimmy Larsson
Partner Account Manager, Nordics
M-Files

Jimmy Larsson har varit på M-Files sedan 2022 som Partner Manager för Norden. Med sin erfarenhet inom affärsutveckling arbetar han både med befintliga partnersamarbeten och med att etablera nya. Jimmy har 20 års erfarenhet inom olika IT- och SaaS-företag och har en djup förståelse för de utmaningar som företag i olika branscher ofta möter. Han har specialiserat sig inom informationshantering och ECM (Enterprise Content Management), försäljning och affärsutveckling.

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Evelina Anttila
VD/Managing Partner
Wellstreet

Evelina Anttila är VD på riskkapitalbolaget Wellstreet och en av Drakarna i SVT:s Draknästet. Som entreprenör, investerare och tidigare M&A-advokat har Evelina djup expertis i att skala upp företag och driva affärstillväxt. Hon har utmärkt sig som en stark röst inom AI-utvecklingen och blev nyligen utnämnd till en av Sveriges mest inflytelserika techinvesterare.

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Daniel Akenine
Nationell Teknikchef  
Microsoft

Daniel Akenine är fysiker, föreläsare, författare, IVA ledamot och tidigare hjärnforskare på Karolinska Institutet. Han arbetar som nationell teknikchef för Microsoft och blev 2015 utsedd till IASA fellow, en av världen främsta utmärkelser inom IT-arkitektur. 2022 blev han rankad som en av Sveriges 50 mest inflytelserika inom teknik i Sverige av IDG och TechSverige. Daniel har i många år varit en av tio ledamöter i regeringens digitaliseringsråd.

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Mika Kemppi
Senior Manager, Delivery & Communications 
M-Files

With almost 13 years of experience at M-Files, Mika currently serves as the Senior Manager, Delivery & Communications. Throughout his career he's pioneered several roles in consultancy and product alike, and has had a key role in setting up M-Files presence in the UK. He currently works in the product leadership team shaping the ways M-Files can provide more value to customers.

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Erik Hammarbäck
Sales Engineer  
M-Files

Erik Hammarbäck har över tio års erfarenhet av att jobba med M-Files i olika tekniska roller. Inom sin nuvarande position som sales engineer och solution architect har Erik hjälpt många företag hitta nya smarta lösningar och arbetssätt med hjälp av M-Files plattform. Även om kunderna kan komma från alla olika typer av branscher så är industri- och energibolag några av hans specialiteter. Erik brinner för att hitta effektiva och värdeskapande arbetssätt som svar på tråkiga, manuella arbetsuppgifter till nytta både för användare och företag.

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Nina Rapp
Affärsområdeschef för Modern Work 
Microsoft

Nina Rapp är affärsområdeschef för Modern Work på Microsoft och leder det svenska arbetet kring Det Nya Arbetslivet.

Hon har en gedigen meritlista när det gäller att leda innovation och odla samarbeten kring generativ AI, Microsoft 365 och andra banbrytande tekniker, med fokus på hur tekniken kan underlätta innovation och förbättra arbetseffektiviteten genom AI och relaterad teknik.

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Håkan Song Sandberg
IT Systems Manager
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB

Håkan Song Sandberg har varit på Trelleborg Sealing Solutions sedan 2000. Företagets huvudkontor ligger i Kalmar med lokalkontor i Detroit och Shanghai. Han kom i kontakt med M-files redan 2016, och hanterar idag 220 M-files användare koncentrerade i Kalmar men även övriga världen. I sin nuvarande roll som ansvarig för IT Systems ansvarar han utöver M-files för bland annat ERP, MES, WMS, QMS, och BI-system. M-files har snabbt blivit ett strategiskt viktigt system för Trelleborg. En röd tråd under årens lopp har varit effektivisering av processer, fokus på datakvalitet och glada användare.


M-Files

M-Files is the leading platform for knowledge work automation. The M-Files platform enables employees to find information faster, work smarter, and get more done. M-Files features an innovative metadata-driven architecture, an embedded workflow engine, and advanced artificial intelligence. It enables customers to eliminate information chaos, improve process efficiency, and automate security and compliance. Click here for more information.

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Microsoft

Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft) creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. The technology company is committed to making AI available broadly and doing so responsibly, with a mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.

 

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