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Turning AI Ambition into Business Readiness:
A Practical Guide to Microsoft 365 Copilot & Licensing


Date & Time:

Monday, 31 August 2026

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (UK Time)

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Background

Many organisations are eager to adopt Microsoft 365 Copilot to improve productivity, accelerate decisionmaking, and reduce time spent on manual tasks. Copilot adoption prompts two main questions: what its daily benefits are, and which Microsoft 365 license is needed for secure and cost-effective deployment.  

This session offers a straightforward, practical overview of Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and SharePoint. It also includes a detailed explanation of Microsoft 365 licensing, clarifying how Copilot is licensed as an add-on, which base licenses qualify, and how the distinctions between Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 influence security, identity, compliance, and governance.  

 

Agenda:

  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Overview
  • Copilot Licensing Explained
  • Microsoft 365 E3 vs E5
  • Security, Compliance & Governance
  • Building and AI-Ready environment
  • Key Takeaways
  • Q&A  
  • Closing & Next Step
Background

Why This Matters

In this session, we address common challengesorganisations face when evaluating Copilot and licensing, including:  

  • Understanding Copilot’s add-on
    licensing model and eligible base plans

  • Identifying practical differences between
    Microsoft 365 E3 and E5
    beyond marketing feature lists

  • Recognising how identity, security,
    and compliance capabilities impact AI risk

  • Avoiding over-licensing while reducing
    governance and security gaps

  • This session delivers practical insights, credible frameworks, and real examples relevant to data, IT, and business intelligence professionals working within Microsoft-centric organisations.