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UK Digital Guide
THANKS
PROMOTIONS
AGENDA Full Agenda UK Welcome Reception UK Lounge Worldwide Meet & Mix UK Partner Celebration UK Regional Session
AWARDS Winners Finalists
LOGISTICS Map General Info
TEAM Inspire Team Microsoft Team
Thank you for registering to attend Microsoft Inspire. We can’t wait to welcome you to Washington DC for what promises to be an amazing week.
As you’ll know, we changed the name of this event from the Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) to Microsoft Inspire and that really reflects the key purpose of the event. We want you to be inspired and excited about what you and your customers can achieve with Microsoft technology, and to enable you to become a more profitable partner of the future.
Our UK team have created an exciting and diverse agenda to complement the global keynotes and sessions, to help you think about how you can apply the insights and learnings you hear at the event to your business plans.
This digital guide is designed to help you navigate all the elements your Microsoft Inspire journey so you can build your agenda and get the most value from attending. We hope that you find this useful and look forward to connecting with you all in July.
Happy planning!
Cindy RoseCEO, Microsoft UK
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Celebrating 20 years driven by innovation, imagination and technical excellence, Black Marble is an award-winning, multi-Gold Competency Partner for Platform Development with internationally recognised experts ready to deliver solutions across the Microsoft platform from Azure to UWP.
Our DevOps team is making real cultural change for our customers to improve efficiency, quality and effectiveness of the whole development, test and release cycle. Our first-rate consultants assist in developing Azure templates to provision environments in the cloud as well as successfully transitioning our customers to Visual Studio Team Services. We guide organisations through the cultural change, advising on how Microsoft’s tools can be used to enhance and enable the move, whether you choose to run on premises or, even better, in the Cloud!
Plus, as one of a select few Microsoft HoloLens Readiness Partners, our pioneering team can bring your HoloLens projects to life, making digital transformation a reality: for you, your business and your customers.
Vuzion is a value-add cloud aggregator and CSP Indirect Partner, supporting IT resellers to become a complete cloud solution provider and build a sustainable, long-term and future-proof business.
As a Vuzion partner, we welcome you into our smart ecosystem of resellers, ISVs, cloud and professional services providers, enabling you to bring your services to the marketplace, source new capabilities, and access a comprehensive set of integrated complementary solutions, products, and automation tools. Our services help you deliver through the entire customer lifecycle, with marketing, sales, billing and support provision - all offered on an ‘as-a-service’ model.
Vuzion was founded in 2016, created from Cobweb Solutions, Europe’s #1 cloud solutions provider. We believe in innovation through technology and draw on our 20 years’ experience in the cloud to continually develop our ecosystem, platform, and support models to meet the demands of today’s evolving workplace.
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FLEX is a digital transformation solution developed by Microsoft Gold Partner, ICS Solutions. Built on top of Office 365 and SharePoint, FLEX supports a customer’s complete digital transformation journey - taking them through from the initial deployment of cloud technologies to interacting with the latest Bot and AI Frameworks. This seamless journey is facilitated through a powerful automation engine and provides sophisticated end user self-service.
Interested to learn more? Talk to a member of the FLEX team in the UK Lounge today.
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Join the UK conversation on Twitter #MSInspireUK
Feedback to winComplete the UK Inspire feedback form* before 30th July for the chance to win a Surface Book, courtesy of Black Marble and Vuzion.
*Terms and conditions apply
Take the Skills PledgeGetting the right skills into your business is critical for driving your cloud business, apprentices can help, especially the new Azure Apprenticeship that we have launched. Come and chat to our skills experts and partner apprentices within the UK Lounge and sign the Partner Pledge to commit to taking on apprentices into your business.
Partner Concierge TeamDo you struggle to locate the answers you’re looking for? We understand that with the various programmes we offer, it’s not always easy to know where to go. This is where the Partner Concierge can assist you in transforming your business. Whether you need signposting and support or you’re looking to take advantage of one of our Marketing Packages, we can help.
Hundreds of partners are now allowing us to take the time to find what is right for their business and devise a plan to contribute towards driving tangible results. Come and speak to our team in the UK Lounge to find out more about how we can help your business.
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Need help or have questions? Come and find the team at the Welcome Desk in the UK Lounge in the Walter E Washington Convention Center.
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Win a Surface Book courtesy of Black Marble and Vuzion
UK Welcome ReceptionCapitol View at 400 (The Hall of States, 444 North Capitol Street)Sunday 9 July, 18:00 - 20:00
The welcome reception provides a great opportunity for you to meet and network with all the UK Partners and Microsoft staff in a relaxed environment with drinks and canapés.
The Capitol View at 400 is situated just over the road from the US Capitol Building and has spectacular views down the US National Mall.
Are you a first time attendee? If so, we’d like to invite you to the welcome reception earlier so that you can connect with other first-time attendees before other partners arrive.
Please remember to bring your conference pass and valid photo ID to ensure you gain access to the event and to collect your UK Celebration band (or collect it from the UK Lounge by 16:00 on Tuesday 11 July).
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UK LoungeWalter E Washington Convention Center (Expo Area)Monday 10 to Wednesday 12 July, 11:00 - 17:00
The UK Lounge is the heart of the UK experience. Here you can:
• Catch-up on work• Network with the Microsoft team• Network with other partners• Arrange impromptu meetings• Recharge your tech
This year, we have invested in growing the resources available to you in the lounge. Look out for our marketing concierge and skills teams who will be manning an area of the lounge. Come over and see how you can grow your business with the resources available to you.
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Worldwide Meet & MixWalter E Washington Convention Center (Regional Lounge Coffee Hub)Monday 10 July, 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for our new worldwide networking event “Meet and Mix” where we will be facilitating the connections of partners from all over the world.
This event will be taking place in the Regional Lounge coffee hub and will be an informal drinks reception for partners from all over the world. This session promises to be a valuable hour for all those looking to connect with other partners or nurture existing relationships.
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UK Partner CelebrationThe Willard Hotel (1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004)Tuesday 11 July, 19.30 - 23:30
Get ready to slip into your favourite dress/suit as this is your time to step into the limelight!
This year Microsoft UK will be hosting a glamorous red carpet evening with live bands, photo opportunities and the chance to strut your way down our very own red carpet.
The UK Partner Celebration is exclusive for our UK attendees, photo ID and wristband will be required for entry. Lost wristbands cannot be replaced. Collect your band at the Welcome Reception or from the UK Lounge by 16:00 on Tuesday 11 July).
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UK Regional SessionWalter E Washington Convention Center (Ballroom B)Thursday 13 July, 09.00 - 11:00
Don’t miss out on the UK Regional Session, where our business leaders will put a UK context on the announcements made during the week. They will also provide an exclusive insight into strategy and direction for our UK partners.
Feedback to winComplete the UK Inspire feedback form* before 30th July for the chance to win a Surface Book, courtesy of Black Marble and Vuzion.
*Terms and conditions apply
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CGIUK Country Partner of the Year
CGI UK are a leading Microsoft Partner who’ve put growth and transformation at the heart of their business, making a big investment in building Azure skills and
training over 100 of their senior architects in the last 12 months. CGI are early adopters of the Microsoft strategy and are currently in the process of migrating customers from
their datacentre to Azure. They’ve really leveraged the Microsoft Partner ecosystem, building strategic partnerships that enable
them to deliver the best solutions for client innovation. Building IP is key to their transformation and they’ve recently set a target of generating 30% of their revenue from IP by 2019. They have implemented a full end-to-end data analytics solution built
on Microsoft Azure, Advanced Analytics, PowerBI and SQL Server to help their
customers drive efficiencies and cost savings. Their long-term commitment to customer
obsession has been a key driver of their transformation.
ConsortiumCloud Productivity
The Consortium comprises five specialist Microsoft partners, each with enterprise-level experience and their own unique IP.
The partnership, based in the UK, includes Content and Code, Modality Systems,
Inframon, Coeo, and Program Framework. Together, these partners offer end-to-end
digital transformation services for Microsoft’s Cloud customers, helping them unlock the
potential of their technology investments. By working together, the Consortium combines
the expertise, flexibility and agility found in specialist partners, while offering clients
the breadth of capability more typically found in global SI’s. The Consortium meets diverse customer needs by bringing in the right partner(s) to offer follow on services over the lifecycle of the customer. In the 12 months the Consortium has been working
together, they’ve helped countless customers by delivering customized solutions based
on specific client needs. Projects range from digital workspaces, Skype for Business and communications, cloud and infrastructure
platform, to Power BI & analytics, and project and portfolio management.
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Black Marble Application Development Award
Black Marble Public Sector: Public Safety and National Security Award
Content and Code UK Country Partner of the Year
Content and Code Customer Experience Award
eBECS Cloud Customer Relationship Management Award
Extrinsica Global Cloud Packaged Solution Award
Gap Consulting Cloud for Global Good - Technology for Good Award
Learning Possibilities Limited Public Sector: Education Award
Modality Systems Communications Award
New Signature Messaging Award
QA Limited Cloud for Global Good - YouthSpark Award
Rackspace UK Country Partner of the Year
risual Public Sector: Government Award
Westcoast Distributor Award
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Traveling to USA
As part of your registration you have been provided with a “Business Travel Support Letter” which is needed to enter Washington DC, you can download this by logging into your account and selecting the links on the right hand side.
We suggest this is printed off and you carry this with your other travel documents as you may be asked for it by border control. As well as this, you may be asked for proof that you are attending a meeting or convention, and it may be useful to have a copy of the meeting agenda and/or registration on hand.
Time zone
Washington DC is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (BST - 5 hours).
Show your badge and save
As an Inspire attendee, you can show your convention badge to participating restaurants and entertainment venues across the city during the dates of the event to take advantage of a great dinner discounts.
Find out more about the different attractions in Washington DC.
Safety and security
As with any international travel there are risks, but many steps have been taken to mitigate them. The Microsoft Global Security team has been involved at every stage of our planning process to focus on participant safety. Our programme plan has been carefully designed to reduce participant risk exposure. The safety and security of our attendees is Microsoft’s first priority.
Please remember these common-sense security guidelines when using the conference centre:
• Do not use recording devices, cameras or laser pointers in conference sessions
• All personal items at the convention centre are at the owner’s risk, please be sensible with your valuables
• Immediately report suspicious behaviour to event staff and if you need to contact the Emergency Services, call 911
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Meet the UK Inspire teamThe UK Inspire team welcomes you to Washington DC. If you need us, the best place to find us will be at the Welcome Desk in the UK Lounge. You should spot us easily in our Microsoft UK jackets.
Matt ShawUK Inspire Lead
Emma OxleyUK Communications Manager
Katharine BaleUK Blog and Content Manager
Annabelle CoyneUK Welcome and Celebration Manager
Jonathan AstonUK Digital Creative Lead
Katie BradburyUK Executive Engagement Manager
Yvonne PuleyUK Regional Session Manager
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Adris Ahmed Partner Sales Executive - OEM Resellers [email protected]
Alex Smith HMSP Commercial Lead [email protected]
Ana Damil ADR Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Andrew Bentley Azure Practice Development Lead [email protected]
Andrew Churchill Channel Exec Hosting Service Providers [email protected]
Annabelle Coyne Event Manager [email protected]
Benny Madrid Sales Director, Corporate Accounts [email protected]
Charlotte Henigan Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Chris Perkins GM, Small and Mid-market Solutions and Partners
Chris Rothwell Dynamics Business Group Lead [email protected]
Cindy Rose CEO
Claire Langlands Senior Partner Channel Marketing Manager [email protected]
Clare Barclay Chief Operating Officer
Craig Fellowes Sales Director - Digital Workplace [email protected]
Craig Parker Education Partner Lead
Damian Stirrett GM, Enterprise & Partner Group
Daniel Langton Senior Business Manager to COO [email protected]
Danny Ovens SMB Azure Lead [email protected]
Dave Sayers Surface Sales Director [email protected]
Derrick McCourt GM, Public Sector
Ed Joby Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Ellen Cato Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Emma Oxley Partner Marketing Executive [email protected]
George Tubb Azure Partner Consultant [email protected]
Glenn Woolaghan Director, Partner Business & Development [email protected]
Graham Hill Director UK Commercial Markets Strategy Group [email protected]
Harry West Senior Technical Sales Manager [email protected]
Hazel Nash Director, Industry Solution Sales [email protected]
Helen Smith Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Howard Lewis Director, Commercial Surface SMSP [email protected]
Hugh Milward Director, Corporate External & Legal Affairs
Ian Drew Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Ian Woolner O365 Practice Development Professional [email protected]
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James Chadwick Director, Hosting Service Providers (HSP) [email protected]
James Lockyer ISV GTM Lead [email protected]
James Squibb Partner Sales Executive - OEM Distis [email protected]
Janet Gibbons Director, Partner Co-Sell [email protected]
Jason Bennett [email protected]
Jenna Johnston Channel Exec Hosting Service Providers [email protected]
Jenny Kalenderidis Head of Enterprise [email protected]
Jim Thompson Director, Public Safety & National Security [email protected]
John Nougher Technical Sales Manager [email protected]
Jon Aston Digital Designer [email protected]
Jonny Bryan Partner Planning & Capacity Lead [email protected]
Julie-Ann Muir Director, Enterprise Partners [email protected]
Karl Small Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Katharine Bale Partner MarComms Manager [email protected]
Kathryn Ponting Enterprise Partner BDM [email protected]
Katie Bradbury Communications and Marketing Manager [email protected]
Katie Hardingham Partner Sales Manager [email protected]
Katinka Harsanyi Azure Practice Development Professional [email protected]
Kelly Walker Surface Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Laura Bouchard Director, Channel Sales [email protected]
Lauren Fish Partner Marketing Programme Manager [email protected]
Lisa Wakely Enterprise GTM Lead [email protected]
Liz Penning Skills Partner Business Development Manager [email protected]
Liz Stevens Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Madiha Khan SAM Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Mark Bedford Senior Director, Solution Team Unit (STU) [email protected]
Mark Boston Snr Customer and Partner Experience Manager [email protected]
Mark Bradford Director, SAM & Compliance [email protected]
Mark Johnston Director, Partner Marketing [email protected]
Mark Smith Cloud and Enterprise Business Group Lead [email protected]
Mark Wheeler Partner Sales Executive mark [email protected]
Marleen Reininger Industry Solutions Manager, UK Public Safety and National Security [email protected]
Matt Milner Cloud & Enterprise Commercial Sales Lead [email protected]
Matt O'Callaghan Corporate Accounts Sales Manager [email protected]
Matt Shaw Partner Events Lead [email protected]
Michael Chewter SMB Dynamics Lead [email protected]
Mike Gill Azure Partner Channel Development Manager [email protected]
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Neil Carter Director, Local & Regional Government [email protected]
Nevenka Scott Director, Digital Workplace [email protected]
Nick Stone O365 Practice Development Lead [email protected]
Nicola Young Skills Lead [email protected]
Nina Jones Director, Customer and Partner Experience [email protected]
Paul Bolt Director, Small & Midmarket Business [email protected]
Paul McAdam Senior Business Manager to CEO [email protected]
Paul Veck Azure Business Development Management [email protected]
Paula Costa Sr Partner Channel Marketing Manager [email protected]
Peta Clohosey Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Peter Sketch ISV Lead [email protected]
Rebecca Atkinson Channel Exec Hosting Service Providers [email protected]
Rebecca Tuck Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Richard Ellis Office Business Group Lead [email protected]
Richard Price Account Executive [email protected]
Richard Shipton Dynamics Enterprise Partner Team Manager [email protected]
Richard Willmott Developer Tools Solution Sales Professional [email protected]
Richard Zaltzman Business Solution Lead [email protected]
Robert Epstein Director, Windows Marketing [email protected]
Sally Phillips Account Executive [email protected]
Sam Garrett Partner Technology Strategist [email protected]
Satpal Biant Director, Public Sector Sales [email protected]
Scott Allen CMO [email protected]
Stelios Zarras Sr Partner/Channel Marketing Manager [email protected]
Steven Mullaghan Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Stuart Gammage Partner Sales Executive [email protected]
Tamer Ozmen GM, Enterprise Services
Tim Hall Enterprise Partner BDM [email protected]
Yvonne Puley SMB GTM Lead [email protected]
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