In a world where AI is reshaping how we work, serve, and grow, small businesses have a powerful opportunity to lead with purpose.
Koenig Solutions, in proud partnership with Microsoft, invites you to a dynamic event designed exclusively for small business owners eager to harness the power of Agentic AI—AI that collaborates, reasons, and adapts to drive innovation, security, and growth.
Whether you're just beginning your AI journey or already experimenting, this Microsoft-powered event—brought to you by Koenig Solutions—will equip you with the mindset, skills, and support network to build confidently into the future.
Save your spot today and discover how small businesses can lead big change with Agentic AI—because the future of AI isn’t just smart, it’s human.
25th July 2025
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09:30 - 09:45 AM | Welcome and Opening |
| 09:45 - 10:00 AM |
A Leader’s Lens: Guiding Small Business Through the Agentic AI Shift - (Sarah Bowden, Small Business Advocate & Partner Leader at Microsoft) |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM |
Building Your First AI Agent: Microsoft Tools for Small Business Brilliance - (Parveen Kumar, Data & AI Lead, SMB ANZ, Microsoft) |
| 10:30 – 11:15 AM |
Human-First Leadership in the Age of Agentic AI - (Lina Sha, Executive Coach & Corporate Wellbeing Strategist |
| 11:15 – 11:45 PM | Coffee Break |
| 11:45 – 12:30 PM |
AI Skilling for All! Democratised skilling and fastest ways to put AI to work for you - (Ben Faranda, SME&C Skilling Lead Asia at Microsoft) |
| 12:30 - 13:00 PM |
Everyday Security Agents Working for You Today That You Probably Haven’t Even Thought Of - (Lee-ann Dias, Strategy & Growth Leader) |
| 13:00 - 14:00 PM | Lunch Break |
| 14.00 -14.30 PM |
Employee Skilling Meets Coaching - (Sanaz Kalantari, Coaching Program Lead & Leadership Development Coach at Microsoft) |
| 14.30 -15.00 PM |
Roundtable: Agentic AI in Action for Small BusinessSmall Business, Big Risks: Navigating Agentic AI Security with Confidence
(Dmitry Butko, Cybersecurity Strategist and Director at Microsoft) |
| 15.00 -15.30 PM |
Roundtable: Agentic AI in Action for Small Business
Open discussion with small business leaders, tech innovators, and leadership experts |
Sarah Bowden is a senior leader at Microsoft with a passion for empowering small businesses through strategic partnerships, digital tools, and inclusive innovation. With a career spanning global markets and partner ecosystems, she helps business owners navigate change with clarity and confidence. Sarah brings a leadership lens grounded in trust, resilience, and people-first technology—essential qualities in the shift toward Agentic AI. Read more
Lina Sha is an Executive Coach, Clinical Naturopath, and Corporate Wellbeing Strategist. With over a decade of experience at Microsoft across partner strategy and internal leadership coaching, she brings a unique blend of tech industry insight and human-centered leadership. Her bold, psychology-informed approach challenges conventional norms and empowers small businesses to lead with empathy, resilience, and purpose in the age of Agentic AI. Read more
Ben Faranda leads skilling initiatives for Microsoft’s Small, Medium Enterprises and Channel segment in Australia, helping small businesses develop the confidence and capabilities to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. With a strong background in inclusive learning design and facilitation, Ben enables teams to adapt to disruptive technologies like Agentic AI - AI that reasons, collaborates, and evolves with your business. His work focuses on building practical, human-centered skills that make AI adoption both accessible and empowering. Read more
Lee-ann Dias is a cybersecurity strategist and digital trust expert with a strong background in risk management, compliance, and tech governance. A former Microsoft leader, she now works at the intersection of ethics, AI, and security—helping organizations build trust-first cultures in an increasingly automated world. Lee-ann brings a pragmatic, people-first perspective to data protection, making her insights especially relevant for small businesses navigating Agentic AI. Read more
Sanaz Kalantari is a people development leader with a passion for building future-ready teams through coaching,learning, and skills transformation. With experience across global L&D, DEI, and change initiatives, she bridges strategy with empathy to help individuals thrive in fast-evolving environments. Sanaz believes that the human potential unlocked through coaching is key to adapting and growing alongside Agentic AI. Read more
Dmitry Butko is a cybersecurity expert with deep experience securing businesses across Asia Pacific. At Microsoft, he leads security strategy and programs tailored for small and medium enterprises, helping them confidently navigate evolving threats and compliance challenges. Dmitry’s practical, risk-focused approach empowers small businesses to manage AI-driven security risks and build resilience in the age of Agentic AI. Read more