Partners and Agentic AI: Transforming Energy and Resources at Microsoft Ignite
Microsoft Events presents a session on shaping the future of energy and resources with AI-driven solutions, featuring Stephanie Comardelle, Mike Rossi, and Rob Schapiro. The talk covers trends, governance, and Agent 365 innovations.
Partners and Agentic AI: Transforming Energy and Resources
Session from Microsoft Ignite 2025
Speakers: Stephanie Comardelle, Mike Rossi, Rob Schapiro
Overview
This intermediate breakout session examines how energy and resource companies are leveraging AI and agent-based technologies to drive operational efficiency, resilience, and innovation. The speakers highlight Microsoft and partner initiatives that accelerate AI transformation and outline paths toward becoming a ‘Frontier Firm’ in the industry.
Key Topics Covered
- Technology Adoption Curves: Analysis of how energy firms progress through digital transformation stages.
- Frontier Firms Introduction: Insights from Microsoft Work Trends Index, featuring industry examples like Chevron and Petronas.
- Industrial Practice at Microsoft Partners: Overview of partner-driven solutions enabling AI deployment at scale.
- Human & Digital Intelligence: Strategies for orchestrating the workforce and digital agents to enable real-time decisions using accessible data.
- Governance, Security, and Agent 365: Discussion of ensuring secure AI adoption through governance models and Microsoft’s Agent 365 announcement.
- Future Outlook: Preparing the next generation of energy leaders for a data-driven future.
- Key Takeaway: AI adoption empowers practitioners rather than threatening jobs, with an emphasis on upskilling for success.
Related Resources
- Microsoft Energy Industry Solutions
- Microsoft Industry Blog: Energy and Resources
- Microsoft Ignite Sessions
Session Highlights
- Curves Overview: Understanding tech adoption in the energy sector
- Frontier Firms: Examples from leaders in the industry
- Industrial Practices: How partners facilitate transformation
- Governance & Security: Introduction of tools and models for secure AI implementation
- Agentic AI: Microsoft's Agent 365 launch and impact on energy management
- Future Leadership: Guidance for developing AI-ready talent
This content is distilled from the Microsoft Ignite 2025 session, designed for practitioners aiming to drive change in the energy and resources sector using AI and Microsoft technologies.